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Wet Wet Wet to perform in Basingstoke during 2025 UK tour
Wet Wet Wet fans in Basingstoke still have time to snap up tickets for the band's latest tour. Following a sold-out tour at the beginning of 2024, the popular band will perform at The Anvil on Friday, January 29 as part of their 2025 UK tour.
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Mystery solved: Lost WWII plaque tracked down to Royal Mail sorting office
A World War II memorial plaque commemorating Post Office employees has finally been located at the Royal Mail sorting office on Priestley Road, following weeks of speculation about its whereabouts. The plaque, once kept in the Post Office building
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Future of development with 140 homes to be considered by borough council
UP TO 140 new homes could be built in Bramley as councillors are set to approve plans for the development. Redrow Developments submitted a reserved matters planning application to build more than 100 homes, a community building and public open
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Basingstoke Homebase launches 'Administration Sale' amid uncertain future
Shoppers in Basingstoke are flocking to the Homebase store in Brighton Hill as it launched an administration sale after it was put up for sale. Large signs outside the store, as well as on the nearby A30, are advertising discounts for thousands
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Inclusive night of theatre as BATS hold relaxed performance of Nativity the Musical
RESIDENTS with additional needs who may usually avoid visiting the theatre were treated to an inclusive performance of Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society's newest show. A relaxed performance of the amateur dramatics group's show, Nativity the
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Veterans’ group faces uncertainty over community hall use in Basingstoke
A veterans’ group that has been meeting for social evenings for nearly three decades is facing uncertainty after being informed they may no longer be able to use a community hall starting January 2025. The J Sainsbury’s Veterans Group, comprising
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Man suffers broken teeth and injuries as he was punched on face in town centre
A man in his 40s has suffered a number of injuries as he was punched on his face in Basingstoke. Police were called to a report that a man had been assaulted on Wote Street at around 11.30pm on Saturday, November 23. The man fell to the ground
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Ryanair cheap New Year's Eve flights to European party cities
As the countdown to New Year’s Eve begins, Ryanair has released its top destinations to celebrate New Year’s Eve, with cheap flights that could be less than a taxi home. Whether you’re in search of a vibrant city celebration, a laid-back beach
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Life-saving community defibrillator installed at M&S Basingstoke
A new community defibrillator has been installed at M&S Basingstoke. The life-saving device at the store in Festival Place, is part of a nationwide initiative by the retailer to equip more of its locations with defibrillators. M&S is
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BATS cast dazzles in family fun musical exuding Christmas spirit and joy
A NATIVITY like you've never seen before; actors from Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) dazzle in a heartwarming and festive musical. Actors from the group, which has performed a range of shows including cult favourites Shrek, Sister
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'No one recognised what happened to me' - Woman spiked during night out
A WOMAN who was spiked while on a night out in Basingstoke has spoken out about her ordeal in a bid to get venues and police to take action - and to raise awareness of the crime. Laura Williams went out on Saturday, November 16 to celebrate her
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Woman physically spiked with needle at new nightclub - police launch investigation
POLICE say they are taking reports of spiking "very seriously" following multiple spiking incidents at a new night club in Basingstoke. The incidents occurred at Labyrinth night club in Winchester Street during the night of Saturday, November 16
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Flashback: Underground crypt found in village by men out ferret hunting
This article was written by Robert Brown and should be credited as such AS THE trees shed the last of their autumn leaves there is nowhere better to see the carpets of colours than in the woodlands of the Hampshire countryside. One area that
