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People encouraged to donate advent calendars to care home residents
People are being encouraged to donate advent calendars to spread Christmas cheer. Cards For Good Causes, a UK multi-charity card and gift retailer, is launching a new campaign to bring advent calendars to care home residents across the country.
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Extra gym classes announced to support people with heart conditions
More cardiac rehabilitation gym classes are being launched in Basingstoke due to a growing need. The Basingstoke Aquadrome has announced that it has added two extra sessions a week of its cardiac rehabilitation gym classes, which are aimed at supporting
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Basingstoke dad speaks out on two-year mould battle with housing provider
A Basingstoke dad is raising concerns over what he describes as shocking delays and neglect by a housing association in addressing hazardous living conditions. Jay Medcraft, 32, a tenant of SNG (Sovereign Network Group), says he has been battling
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Councillor starts new organisation after closure of Women's Equality Party
A COUNCILLOR has started a new party that 'puts equality at the heart of local politics' after the organisation she represented voted to shut itself down. Stacy Hart, along with other members of the Basingstoke branch of the Women's Equality Party
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'Happy days' as car park hole is finally repaired after more than a year
A HOLE in a car park which was 'fixed' by placing a plank of wood over the top has finally been fixed - but the plank of wood remains. As previously reported, a drain in the car park in Paddock Road, South Ham, was left damaged for more than a
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Pam Ayres' new show Vermin is a thought-provoking walk through topical issues
PAM Ayres is back - and she's not happy. The poet, who rose to fame with comedy poetry on Opportunity Knocks, is on tour with her new show Vermin. It's based on her book Who Are You Calling Vermin, and she appeared at Basingstoke's The Anvil
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Britain's Got Talent finalists stun crowd at Christmas light switch-on
A DANCE group who reached the finals on Britain's Got Talent wowed audiences with a surprise flash mob performance during a Christmas light switch-on. Street dance troupe Flawless reached the finals of the television show, which encourages people
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Missing man with links to Hampshire prompts police to appeal for help
POLICE are appealing for help to find a man missing from London with links to a town in Hampshire. Southwark Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating Joshua from Southwark, who was last spoken to on November 13. In a post made
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Why is it called Storm Bert? Met Office names new storm due to heavy rain and snow
Storm Bert is the latest storm set to sweep across the UK this weekend, following on from Storm Ashley earlier this year. The new storm has been named by the Met Office due to a deep area of low pressure arriving, impacting “large parts” of the
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What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s and is it different to dementia?
Many people have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease, whether you have been diagnosed yourself or you are caring for someone with the condition. The NHS says Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia in the UK, with an estimated 1 in 14
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When should you buy your turkey for Christmas? This is the best time to go
Christmas is an expensive time of year, and the turkey on the table can be one of the biggest expenses for many families. But, by making the most of deals and discounts, it's possible to save money - particularly by noting when fresh and frozen turkeys
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Basingstoke warned that Storm Bert may bring heavy rain and flooding this weekend
FORECASTERS have warned that heavy rain may cause disruption and flooding this weekend. The cold snap brought flurries of snow to the town earlier in the week and now Storm Bert is set to bring wet and windy conditions. A yellow weather warning
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Family thank Basingstoke hospital team after 'amazing' care following M3 crash
A Tadley driver who was seriously injured in a collision on the M3 was given “amazing care” from Basingstoke and Southampton hospital teams, his family say. Carl Tompkins from Tadley sustained serious injuries on October 4 when the silver Honda
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Escape room 'delighted' to have Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa voice new adventure
GRAB your sonic screwdriver and get ready for adventure as the new Doctor has joined Escape Hunt in Basingstoke. A popular Doctor Who-themed escape room attraction in Escape Hunt in Festival Place has been updated to feature the latest incarnation
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Bin liners containing dormouse tubes fly-tipped near proposed development site
Three black bin liners containing dormouse monitoring tubes have been discovered dumped in the hedgerow beside a public right of way in Skates Lane near Tadley. The incident, reported to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council as fly-tipping, has
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Yet another barber shop to open on Top of Town
Basingstoke’s Top of Town will be welcoming yet another barber shop soon, adding to the growing cluster of salons in the area. The latest addition will open at 4 Winchester Street, a 768sqft space that was previously home to The Bengal Brasserie
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Wealthy couple attacked pub landlords because they couldn't 'get the beers in'
A wealthy couple attending a horse riding club Christmas dinner attacked the owners of an upmarket country pub and three of their staff after being told they couldn't have another drink, a court heard. Company director Nathan Sayer and wife Catharine
