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International drag star returning to hometown for comedy show
An international drag cabaret star returning to her hometown for a night of laugh out loud entertainment. Bailey Bubbles will perform her new comedy sing-along show at The Gabardine Bar, in Basingstoke, on Saturday, December 7. After a summer
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Youth pop choir with Basingstoke members performs at iconic New York locations
A youth pop choir with members from Basingstoke has performed at some of New York City's most iconic locations. VoxFresh, a singing group made up of singers from Basingstoke, Derby and Newbury, travelled to the Big Apple for a tour from October
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Only travel by train this weekend if journey is 'essential', SWR warns
PEOPLE are being urged to use the trains this weekend only if their journeys are essential. South Western Railway (SWR) has advised passengers to avoid the railway west of Basingstoke due to Storm Bert. This comes after the Met Office issued
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Kingsclere residents enjoy memorable visit to twinned village in France
A group of 23 residents from Kingsclere recently returned from a memorable weekend visit to Cormicy, their twinned village in the Champagne region of France. During the visit, a special ceremony was held to inaugurate the 'Kingsclere Room', a video
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A sixth of Year 6 children in Basingstoke obese as NHS warns of 'ticking time bomb'
THE NHS has warned that childhood obesity in Basingstoke is a "ticking time bomb" as new figures show that one in six children aged 10 to 11 are obese or severely obese. The professor in charge of children's health in England called obesity a "
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New general manager appointed at Basingstoke care home
A new general manager has been appointed at a Basingstoke care home. Jenny Rafemoyo will oversee the running of Barchester Healthcare’s St Thomas care home, in St Thomas Close. Ms Rafemoyo has managed other care homes across England and has
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Heartbreak as organisers forced to cancel Christmas market due to storm
THE ORGANISERS of a Christmas market in Odiham have said they are 'heartbroken' after being forced to cancel the event due to bad weather. The Christmas Extravaganza was scheduled to take place in the village on Sunday, November 24, however, it
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Reindeer Run's route moved fully indoors due to concerns over Storm Bert
A REINDEER run scheduled to take place in Basingstoke town centre on Sunday has been moved inside due to concerns about the weather. As previously reported, St Michael's Hospice's annual fundraising event is set to take place on Sunday, November
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Homebase in Basingstoke put up for sale after concerns about store's future
HOMEBASE in Basingstoke has been put up for sale following uncertainty about the future of the DIY store. The chain collapsed into administration earlier this month, with Teneo appointed to manage the struggling Homebase chain after it suffered
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Loddon Vale bowlers progress in Hampshire knockout competitions
Loddon Vale indoor bowlers enjoyed a successful weekend as both the men's and ladies' teams progressed in the Hampshire County knockout competitions. In the Denny Plate, the men’s team triumphed over Five Rivers (Salisbury) 89 to 37, with Five
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Pothole compensation claims double in a year - how to claim
The number of pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain doubled in a year, according to new analysis by the RAC. But, the study also indicated that just 15% of claims made last year resulted in pay-outs. Of the councils which
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This is when heavy rain will hit Basingstoke as Storm Bert forecast to batter country
HEAVY rain brought by Storm Bert is set to batter the UK this weekend, but when are you expected to have to bring out your umbrella in Basingstoke? The Met Office has forecast that the town will be hit with rain on Saturday and Sunday, following
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The energy bill cutting hack called a 'no-brainer' by Martin Lewis
Brits are being urged to make a simple change to the way they heat their homes in order to save money on their energy bills. The change was previously hailed as a "no-brainer" by Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis. A study published by the Heating
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Philharmonia Orchestra's brass players to perform at festive concert
The Philharmonia Orchestra's brass ensemble is performing at The Haymarket, Basingstoke, for a seasonal music night. The orchestra's brass players will perform on Tuesday, December 17, in a concert featuring a selection of Christmas carols and
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Anger as Hampshire farmers and businesses hit out over 'tractor tax'
More than 150 angry farmers and businesses have written to their Hampshire MPs protesting over the anti-rural measures announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the autumn Budget. Letters signed by constituents have been sent to MPs across the county
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70-bedroom care home with cinema and beauty salon to be built by 2027
A 70-BEDROOM care home will be built in Fleet by 2027 after the development site was sold to a care provider. Developer Frontier Estates Limited asked Hart District Council for permission in November 2023 to build the facility in Cove Road.
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Pet crematorium to hold special event to honour beloved pets
A pet crematorium has announced a special event to honour beloved pets. Dignity Pet Crematorium, in Winchfield, which helps around 12,000 families each year, will hold its annual Dignity Christmas Charity Baubles celebrations on Tuesday, December
