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Disposable vapes will be banned in 8 months

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Exact date for vape ban issued amid ‘deeply worrying’ teenage trend

A free event will be held for Basingstoke businesses

A free event will be held for Basingstoke businesses

Free legal advice for Basingstoke businesses ahead of changes to employment laws

Parents of children who miss out on school will face higher fines

Parents of children who miss out on school will face higher fines

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Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England from today

Do you have a dropped kerb in front of your house?

Do you have a dropped kerb in front of your house?

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Is it illegal to park on a dropped kerb outside your own house? Rules explained

See the penalties you face if driving without car insurance, or in a vehicle that is uninsured.

See the penalties you face if driving without car insurance, or in a vehicle that is uninsured.

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Can I be fined for not having car insurance? The penalties for those uninsured

Can I complain about smoke coming from my neighbour's barbeque?

Can I complain about smoke coming from my neighbour's barbeque?

Can I complain about smoke coming from my neighbour's BBQ?

Beachgoers should make sure they don't take shells or pebbles home from the beach

Beachgoers should make sure they don't take shells or pebbles home from the beach

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5 little-known illegal activities you should avoid doing on UK beaches

Investigation launched by enforcement officers after complaints about gypsy site

Investigation launched by enforcement officers after complaints about gypsy site

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Investigation launched by enforcement officers after complaints about gypsy site

Sound systems, your front door colour and overhanging trees are among the home improvements that you need to be very careful of.

Sound systems, your front door colour and overhanging trees are among the home improvements that you need to be very careful of.

These home improvements could land you an ASBO, a criminal record or large fine

Former MP James Arbuthnot supported Jo Hamilton

Former MP James Arbuthnot supported Jo Hamilton

Former MP dissatisfied with Horizon complaints ‘brush-off’ from Paula Vennells

The new rule for cat owners will soon be in line with compulsory dog microchipping in the UK

The new rule for cat owners will soon be in line with compulsory dog microchipping in the UK

Cat owners given 3 month warning to avoid £500 fine ahead of new legislation

Hospital staff threatened with disciplinary action for refusing to wear face mask

Hospital staff threatened with disciplinary action for refusing to wear face mask

Hospital staff threatened with disciplinary action for refusing to wear face masks

More than 2.7 million drivers across England, Scotland and Wales currently have at least three points on their driving licences as a result of motoring offences.

More than 2.7 million drivers across England, Scotland and Wales currently have at least three points on their driving licences as a result of motoring offences.

Driving offences that could land you the most points on your licence revealed

Have you been fined for parking on a pavement in England before?

Have you been fined for parking on a pavement in England before?

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Is it illegal to park on the pavement in England and can you be fined for it?

Former MP James Arbuthnot supported Jo Hamilton

Former MP James Arbuthnot supported Jo Hamilton

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'It could happen again' - Former MP's warning over Post Office Horizon scandal

Secure dog facility near Basingstoke forced to introduce new rules for XL bullies

Secure dog facility near Basingstoke forced to introduce new rules for XL bullies

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'Backlash' as dog facility near Basingstoke forced into new rules for XL bullies

Basingstoke owner of American bully dog facing judgement after government ban

Basingstoke owner of American bully dog facing judgement after government ban

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Basingstoke owner of American bully dog facing judgement after government ban

Reporter Lola Crossman with the vapes, and the shops that sold them to her.

Reporter Lola Crossman with the vapes, and the shops that sold them to her.

Disposable vapes

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Basingstoke shops sell vapes to underage teen in Gazette investigation

Have you been fined for parking on a pavement in England before?

Have you been fined for parking on a pavement in England before?

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Is it illegal to park on the pavement in England and can you be fined for it?

The Red Lion Hotel in Basingstoke. Inset of a car parking fine outside The Red Lion Hotel

The Red Lion Hotel in Basingstoke. Inset of a car parking fine outside The Red Lion Hotel

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Woman's anger at receiving a parking charge for using hotel car park five years ago

Coppice Spring Academy in Pack Lane. Image from Google

Coppice Spring Academy in Pack Lane. Image from Google

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Fundraiser set up to support Basingstoke headteacher cover tribunal costs and raise awareness of case

Images from Canva

Images from Canva

Company supplying water to Basingstoke allows hot tubs to be filled under hosepipe ban

Police operation finds more than 350 faults on unsafe vehicles on the A34

Police operation finds more than 350 faults on unsafe vehicles on the A34

Police operation finds more than 350 faults on unsafe vehicles on the A34

Three new UK driving laws and rules coming into effect in July 2022 . (PA)

Three new UK driving laws and rules coming into effect in July 2022 . (PA)

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3 new driving laws and rules coming into effect in July - all you need to know

You could be entitled to a share of a deceased relative’s property.

You could be entitled to a share of a deceased relative’s property.

If you have one of these 170 surnames you could inherit a fortune

Coppice Spring Academy on Pack Lane. Photo: Google Maps

Coppice Spring Academy on Pack Lane. Photo: Google Maps

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New Basingstoke headteacher dismissed from last job taking former employer to tribunal

Tribunal finds former Hampshire paramedic sexually touched child and sent 'lewd' and 'sexual' messages

Tribunal finds former Hampshire paramedic sexually touched child and sent 'lewd' and 'sexual' messages

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Tribunal finds former Hampshire paramedic sexually touched child and sent 'lewd' and 'sexual' messages

Photo from PA of Jo Hamilton at the inquiry

Photo from PA of Jo Hamilton at the inquiry

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"Blood on their hands" - former sub-postmaster blames Post Office for stress which led to death of her parents

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is set to receive a Government grant

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is set to receive a Government grant

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Basingstoke council allocated funding for CCTV cameras to snare 'disgraceful' fly-tippers

Basingstoke MP speaks out about being cyberflashed on train, as she welcomes new laws to criminalise offence

Basingstoke MP speaks out about being cyberflashed on train, as she welcomes new laws to criminalise offence

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Basingstoke MP speaks out about being cyberflashed on train, as she welcomes new bill to criminalise offence

Hampshire police hunting wanted Basingstoke man Rupert James

Hampshire police hunting wanted Basingstoke man Rupert James

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Hampshire police hunting wanted Basingstoke man Rupert James

Predictions on gas prices ahead of April’s price cap in 2022. Photo via PA.

Predictions on gas prices ahead of April’s price cap in 2022. Photo via PA.

Energy bills could rise by £700 for the average household, predictions suggest

Driving with a Christmas tree in your car could land you a £300 fine

Driving with a Christmas tree in your car could land you a £300 fine

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Driving your Christmas tree home could cost you £300, experts warn

St Michael’s retail park on The Harrow Way

St Michael’s retail park on The Harrow Way

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Man fined £70 for parking for ‘barely 30 seconds’ at St Michael’s retail park

Alexander Hicken

Alexander Hicken

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Basingstoke gymnast coach who sexually assaulted woman has 'unduly lenient' sentence referred to Attorney General

38 sexual assault claims were made against male Hampshire Constabulary officers

38 sexual assault claims were made against male Hampshire Constabulary officers

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List of police officers dismissed by Hampshire Constabulary

Nurse suspended for forging paperwork and pressuring colleagues to lie for her

Nurse suspended for forging paperwork and pressuring colleagues to lie for her

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Nurse suspended for forging paperwork and pressuring colleagues to lie for her

MP calls for law to prevent abuse victims being 'silenced' in the workplace

MP calls for law to prevent abuse victims being 'silenced' in the workplace

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MP calls for law to prevent abuse victims being 'silenced' in the workplace

Newbury Ambulance Station, where Mr Jones worked. Credit: Street View

Newbury Ambulance Station, where Mr Jones worked. Credit: Street View

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Tributes paid to 'kind' Hampshire paramedic after accidental overdose

The Essex men were sentenced at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court.

The Essex men were sentenced at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court.

Men caught trying to steal scrap metal in Barton Stacey sentenced

Thousands of people protested in London. Credit: Helen Moore

Thousands of people protested in London. Credit: Helen Moore

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Climate crisis: 'Don't be selfish - think about your grandchildren's future'

The successful bids for additional funding were made through Hampshire's PCC. Credit: PA

The successful bids for additional funding were made through Hampshire's PCC. Credit: PA

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Funding boost for domestic abuse and male rape support services in Hampshire

Police have warned sellers to be vigilant when selling items online in Hampshire

Police have warned sellers to be vigilant when selling items online in Hampshire

Buyer beware: Thousands in goods stolen as thieves convince sellers they've paid

Nine houses are planned for the site at The Lawn in Whitchurch

Nine houses are planned for the site at The Lawn in Whitchurch

Residents continue battle against plans for home of town's famous son

The 70-year-old passed away at Southampton General Hospital on July 28

The 70-year-old passed away at Southampton General Hospital on July 28

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Whitchurch man released under investigation after cyclist dies in hospital

Retired judge writes book to help people handle court without hiring lawyers

Retired judge writes book to help people handle court without hiring lawyers

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Retired judge writes book to help people handle court without hiring lawyers

Donna Jones, police and crime commissioner for Hampshire, launched an ASB taskforce last week

Donna Jones, police and crime commissioner for Hampshire, launched an ASB taskforce last week

'Pioneering' Hampshire taskforce to be rolled out nationwide under new plans

Jo Hamilton (inset) celebrates with other sub-postmasters after their convictions were quashed at the Court of Appeal. Credit: PA

Jo Hamilton (inset) celebrates with other sub-postmasters after their convictions were quashed at the Court of Appeal. Credit: PA

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Wrongfully convicted postmistress to get up to £100k compensation after scandal

Youth anti-social behaviour is one of the most recorded types by police. Credit: Cllr Waue and Tania Hall

Youth anti-social behaviour is one of the most recorded types by police. Credit: Cllr Waue and Tania Hall

County-wide anti-social behaviour taskforce launched ahead of week of awareness

There have been a number of vehicle crimes in Popley in the past week

There have been a number of vehicle crimes in Popley in the past week

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Police appeal for witnesses after spate of vehicle thefts and damage in Popley

Bradley Joseph Riley appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on July 14

Bradley Joseph Riley appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on July 14

Basingstoke man to be sentenced for resisting arrest after changing plea

Ian Stiff and Donna Jones, PCC for Hampshire

Ian Stiff and Donna Jones, PCC for Hampshire

PCC says 'more needs to be done' for victims of crime as she pledges support

Fujitsu is investigating after a racist tweet was posted on social media

Fujitsu is investigating after a racist tweet was posted on social media

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Fujitsu investigates after racist tweet about England footballers

Headteacher Jane Aplin told The Gazette the prom has been planned

Headteacher Jane Aplin told The Gazette the prom has been planned

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School forced to postpone prom after fearing police fine for Covid rule break