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Hampshire residents asked for their views on policing precept
Hampshire's Police and Crime Commissioner is asking people to share their thoughts on the police budget precept. Donna Jones wants residents to complete an online survey and give their feedback. The consultation began on Monday, November 18
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Tickets on sale for festive concert with seasonal favourites, mince pies and punch
A Basingstoke choir is preparing for its upcoming Christmas concert. Basingstoke Male Voice Choir will perform at St Michael's Church Cottage on Saturday, December 14 at 7.30pm. Organisers say the performance will include a mix of the choir's
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Comedian Jason Manford announces new Basingstoke date for live tour
Jason Manford has announced a new date for his live tour in Basingstoke. Following huge demand, the comedian and performer will bring his tour, A Manford All Seasons, to The Anvil on Saturday, March 29. This new date is part of an additional
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Basingstoke care worker recognised at national awards ceremony
A Basingstoke care worker has been recognised for her outstanding contribution at a national awards ceremony. Rosi Pinero-Morono, an activity champion at Homefield House, won the Wellness Happiness Kindness award at the Shaw Star Awards 2024.
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'Welcoming and safe' nursery rated 'good' by Ofsted inspectors
A NURSERY which is "welcoming and safe" has been rated 'good' by Ofsted. St Peter's Day Nursery, in Pinkerton Road, South Ham, was visited by Ofsted inspectors on November 4. As of September this year, Ofsted no longer gives a single overall
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Young musicians to benefit from loan of 1,000 string instruments
Young musicians across Hampshire are set to benefit from the loan of 1,000 used string instruments. Hampshire Music Service (HMS), the county council’s music education provider, has opened applications for free long-term loans of violins, violas
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Studio in quiet village to be used as Airbnb despite objections from residents
A STUDIO in a quiet village near Basingstoke has been converted into an Air BnB despite objections from residents. The studio, which is under a garage in Southlea, can now be rented out by users of the holiday rental company, Airbnb after a change
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Popley stabbing: Basingstoke man found guilty of murder and attempted murder
A Basingstoke man has been found guilty of the murder of a dad and attempted murder of his brother following a jury trial that lasted more than two weeks. As previously reported, Kenneth Walker, 64, of Tasmania Close, Popley, was facing a trial
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Basingstoke swimming pool suddenly shuts causing disruption to lessons and classes
A POPULAR Basingstoke swimming pool suddenly closed so maintenance work can be carried out. QM Leisure announced that its swimming pool, at Queen Mary’s College, has temporarily shut after it identified an area that requires ‘preventative maintenance
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Man charged after wrecking seven police cars outside police station
A man has been charged after he vandalised seven police vehicles outside a Hampshire police station. Officers launched an investigation after finding the damaged cars parked outside Aldershot police station on Wednesday, November 13. Nine days
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Person injured in two car crash on dual carriageway
A PERSON suffered minor injuries in a two car crash on a dual carriageway this morning. The crash happened at around 7.30am this morning, Tuesday, November 26, at the junction of Winchester Road and Hill View Road. A silver Nissan Note and
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Three car crash on dual carriageway at rush hour this morning
THREE cars crashed on a dual carriageway during rush hour this morning causing traffic. The crash happened at around 9am today, Tuesday, November 26, on the A340 Ringway West, near the Thornycroft Roundabout. Three cars were involved including
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Police called to deal with two planks of wood on Basingstoke road during rush hour
TWO planks of wood caused a hazard on a Basingstoke road during rush hour, police have confirmed. Hampshire Constabulary was called to the incident on the A339, Hackwood Road roundabout before 9am on Monday, November 25. Two police cars were
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Supermarket shoppers warned of 'inevitable' price rises
Shoppers have been warned that price rises are “inevitable” as a 17-month run of falling shop inflation came to an end in November. Overall, shop prices are now 0.6% cheaper than a year ago but have risen from October’s 0.8% cheaper than a year
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Black Friday deal warning as 9 in 10 cheaper or same price at other times
A study has found that nine out of 10 Black Friday deals last year were cheaper or the same price over the previous 12 months. Consumer watchdog Which? warned shoppers that the “vast majority” of Black Friday offers were “misleading”. The consumer
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Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme wins prestigious award
The Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme has won the Best Educational Journalism Programme Award for 2024. This prestigious accolade recognises the exceptional efforts and dedication of the staff, led by Diana Jarvis, who have driven the scheme forward
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Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse
The NSPCC is urging children to speak to its Childline service with any concerns this Christmas following a surge in contacts to the charity about children experiencing domestic abuse. Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns
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New high-powered electric vehicle chargers installed in Basingstoke
Eight new high-powered electric vehicle (EV) chargers have been installed in a Basingstoke car park. Osprey Charging, an EV rapid-charging network, has installed the chargers at Chineham Shopping Centre. The 300kW rapid charge points can add
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Basingstoke shoppers urged to donate to help people in need this winter
Shoppers in Basingstoke are being urged to donate food to help people in need this winter. With the 12th annual Tesco Winter Food Collection now underway, customers at participating Basingstoke stores can make a significant impact by donating long-life
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New storm tank installed at sewage works as part of £6m upgrade
A new storm tank has been installed as part of a £6m upgrade near Farnham. Thames Water announced the installation at Bentley Sewage Treatment Works (STW) to increase its overall capacity. The construction of this first storm tank at Bentley
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Indian community celebrates sacred wedding of Hindu deity in Basingstoke
A community association celebrated its flagship annual event, re-enacting the sacred wedding of a Hindu deity. The Telugu Association of Basingstoke (TAB) welcomed more than 600 attendees to its annual event, Srinivasa Kalyanam, held at Queen Mary's
