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Review: A dazzling Christmas adventure at West Green House in Hartley Wintney
West Green House in Hartley Wintney has truly outdone itself this year with its enchanting Christmas Lights Trail, an event that dazzles the senses and brings the beloved tale of The Wizard of Oz to life in spectacular fashion. Running from November
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Man jailed for knife threat at Basingstoke home for released prisoners
A 32-year-old man has been jailed after threatening his housemate with a knife during an altercation at an assisted living accommodation in Basingstoke. Liam Wall, a resident at the Society of St James (SSJ) home in Worting Road—a facility supporting
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Stage lights given to arts organisation that runs town's theatres
The arts organisation that runs The Anvil and The Haymarket has been gifted stage lights. The donation from TSL Lighting Ltd will help Anvil Arts reduce its environmental impact by reusing equipment. The lights, known as Fresnels, provide superior
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'Truly remorseful' man who had indecent images of children avoids jail
A man who was in possession of hundreds of indecent images of children, but who is “truly remorseful” and “sorry for what he has done” has avoided jail. Daniel Impett, 37, of Fleet was arrested for a number of offences in relation to possession
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Love Island winners visit Basingstoke Cosy Club to support Christmas fundraiser
TWO Love Island winners have visited a restaurant in Basingstoke to promote a Christmas fundraising campaign. Cosy Club Basingstoke has partnered with Action for Children for this year’s Christmas fundraising campaign, which launched with the help
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Current law is 'cruel and not fit for purpose' says MP after vote on assisted dying
BASINGSTOKE MP Luke Murphy has shared his response to the End of Life Bill after voting in favour of passing it last week. On Friday, November 29, MPs in the House of Commons voted in favour of passing the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
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This is why police helicopters were spotted over Oakridge last night
HELICOPTERS were seen circling Oakridge in the early hours of last night to assist police in searching for a man, it has been revealed. Residents reported seeing helicopters flying over the area for approximately an hour at around 1am on Monday
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27-year-old arrested after escaping police custody at hospital
A 27-YEAR-OLD has been arrested following a manhunt from police after he escaped custody while being escorted at a hospital. Officers from Hampshire Constabulary appealed for help to find the man on November 30. However, a spokesperson confirmed
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The Traitors star explains why the NSPCC's vital work is so needed
Fay Greaves is probably best known to readers as one of the stars of the BBC show The Traitors, but away from the small screen she was a National League basketball player and has spent decades working with children. As an NSPCC Campaigner for Childhood
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Plan to outsource school meals could ease cost of living pressure on families
Hampshire County Council is considering a plan to outsource school meal provision, potentially lowering costs for schools and families. The proposal, which will be deliberated by Cllr Steve Forster on Friday, December 6, suggests sourcing meals
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Hampshire MP calls on people to help read with schoolchildren
Hampshire MP Damian Hinds is urging people to volunteer a few hours each week to read with schoolchildren. Mr Hinds, MP for East Hampshire, recently attended a reading session at Wootey Infants School in Alton with year 1 and 2 pupils, organised
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Former software engineer who was caught in undercover sting operation avoids jail
A MAN has avoided jail after attempting to engage in sexual communication with an underaged girl, who was in fact an undercover police officer. Robert Strachan, 38, of no fixed abode was charged with attempting to engage in sexual communication
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Candover Valley Store showcases Hampshire products in tasting event
A VOLUNTEER-run community shop held a special tasting event showcasing produce from Hampshire businesses. The event was held at the Candover Valley Store, in Preston Candover, on November 29 and November 30. The special Christmas tasting saw
