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Hampshire pub to host wreath-making and tablescaping workshops
A Hampshire pub is getting into the festive spirit with a series of special events this December. The Mutton at Hazeley Heath is offering a three-course Christmas party menu for groups of eight or more, priced at £42.50 per person. The menu
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Big band bringing swing and jazz to village hall for special performance
An acclaimed big band is bringing their show to a Basingstoke village hall next month. The Clive Fortune Big Band, a 20-piece outfit, will be playing at Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Hall on Saturday, December 7, at 7.30pm. The band, known for
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Popley murder: Man asked friend to clean knife in dishwasher after stabbing
A Popley man accused of murder has pleaded not guilty to alternate charges of manslaughter, wounding with intent, and unlawful wounding. Kenneth Walker, 64, of Tasmania Close, Popley, has already been charged with the murder of Craig Laurie and
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'It's about to blow' - Fears for safety as leaking sewage bubbles near school
A DRAIN is leaking sewage onto a road near a secondary school, in what one resident has described as a "poonami." The leak is coming from a Southern Water drain in Cranbourne Lane and is spilling out raw sewage into the road. Human faeces,
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Prep school scandal: Survivor slams inadequate apology after years of alleged abuse
A former pupil of a prestigious prep school near Basingstoke who suffered years of alleged abuse at the hands of two teachers has expressed deep frustration in his ongoing battle for justice. Wyndham Wallace has waived his anonymity to speak bravely
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Shaun the Sweep and Lightning McClean join fleet of council vehicles
SHAUN the Sweep and Lightning McClean are just two of the low-carbon sweepers joining the council's fleet of vehicles. Three new pathway sweepers have joined Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s street cleansing fleet to help tackle the borough
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Hunt for specialists to design, build, and operate new water and leisure park begins
THE COUNCIL is officially looking for leisure specialists to design, build, and operate the new water and leisure complex that will replace the Aquadrome. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has started inviting initial proposals from leisure
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MP joins farmers at protest calling for reverse to 'poor and rushed decision'
THE MP for North West Hampshire, Kit Malthouse, joined forces with thousands of farmers to protest against inheritance tax on farmland, calling for "a reverse this poor and rushed decision." Kit Malthouse MP joined thousands of farmers in Whitehall
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23-year-old charged with arson in Basingstoke
A MAN has been charged following an arson incident in Basingstoke. Samuel Rolfe, 23, of May Place, Basingstoke, has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life. READ MORE: Two dogs seized and suspected hare coursers detained after
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Two dogs seized and suspected hare coursers detained after helicopter chase
TWO dogs have been seized and three men detained on suspicion of hare coursing following a helicopter chase. Two incidents happened yesterday, Tuesday, November 19, in fields in the Laverstoke and Tufton area. A blue Mitsubishi Shogun was spotted
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Will it be a White Christmas this year? Latest odds and Met Office explanation
Are you dreaming or dreading a white Christmas this year? Find out our chances of snow for the big day. Temperatures have begun to take a turn and snow has already fallen in parts of the country, with the Met Office forecasting as much as 20cm
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Traffic light outage on roundabout causing disruption this morning
DRIVERS are urged to be careful this morning as a traffic light outage on a busy roundabout is causing disruption. At the time of writing on Wednesday, November 20, the traffic lights on the Oakridge roundabout, Ringway North, A339, are not working
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Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity
A charity has announced a festive fundraising event to support young cancer patients. The Youth Cancer Trust, based in Dorset, is staging The Elf Olympics to help spread festive cheer and help teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer
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'You'll Never Run Alone' - Men running 212.6m to Anfield in honour of friend's wife
A GROUP of friends who are running more than 216 miles from Basingstoke to Liverpool in honour of someone very special to them have raised nearly £30,000. Mark Dolby, Jose 'Nacho' Messa, Matthew Hope and Robin Froud are taking on a challenge dubbed
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Basingstoke Air Cadet honoured as Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for Hampshire
A Basingstoke teenager has been named as the Lord Lieutenant’s cadet for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Flight Sergeant Charlotte Dransfield, a member of the 443 (Basingstoke) Squadron of the Air Cadets, was selected from more than 1,000 cadets
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'Santa’s Grotto truly brings the magic and joy of Christmas to Basingstoke'
Festival Place has opened a Santa’s Grotto that delivers a fantastic festive experience that truly brings the magic of Christmas. Located between Pro Cook and GoGo Gadget, this charming grotto is a must-visit destination for families looking to
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Reopening date confirmed for Santander branch undergoing refurbishment
Basingstoke's Santander branch located at Unit 18 in Festival Place Shopping Centre is temporarily closed as it is undergoing a refurbishment, the bank has confirmed. The refurbishment is expected to bring a fresh new look and feel for the customers
