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Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:26:55 +0000
Hurst School students help deliver donated items for Ukraine
TWO school children from Basingstoke have been busy helping those who have been affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Loving daughter from Hook died accidentally
A “LOVING’ and “kind” daughter died accidentally after taking excess medication to help deal with shortness of breath, an inquest heard.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Will Manydown be eco-friendly to meet climate change targets?
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Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Anvil Arts launches new association with Hampshire ice cream company Jude's
GETTING an ice cream during the interval at the theatre is a staple and now when you see a show in Basingstoke it will be from a local company.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
A Place to be Proud of: Health and Wellbeing category
HEALTH and wellbeing has been in the spotlight during the pandemic, with many of us looking at how we can make our lives healthier.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:16:38 +0000
Tesco announces nationwide ban on plastic wet wipes in stores in March
Tesco sells 75 million packs of baby wipes each year and the move forms part of the retailer’s wider aim to cut plastic consumption.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke Bison look to ram Raiders
This is the fifth league meeting and so far every game has been won by the home team.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire County Council's meals on wheels prices to rise
PENSIONERS paying for Hampshire’s meals on wheels service will soon be forking out more money for their food.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:44:14 +0000
Flower workshop for Basingstoke retirees
RETIREES in Basingstoke are being invited to a special flower workshop at a retirement living development this month.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:15:42 +0000
Wordle 258: What is today's Wordle word? 4 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:36:28 +0000
Upgrade your stairs with this incredible indoor slide - See it here
Play parks are a thing of the past with this incredible indoor slide that you can attach to your stairs.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:35:07 +0000
Red Letter Days reveals adventure experiences to be like Batman - How to book
The Batman hits cinemas on March 4. Here's how you can play Robert Pattinson for a day with these adventure experiences from Red Letter Days.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:35:50 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: gifts and jewellery from H Samuel
Mother's Day is on March 27 this year and now is the time to find that perfect gift for your mum from H Samuel.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:18:08 +0000
Wetherspoons to drop Russian Baltika Lager from all UK pubs amid Ukraine conflict
The chain only serves one Russian beer, Baltika Lager, which is brewed in Vladimir Putin’s birthplace of St Petersburg.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
PureGym celebrates International Women's Day with free weightlifting workshops
PureGym is offering its free women-only weightlifting workshops to mark International Women's Day. How to sign up.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:56:33 +0000
Stanley Elliott trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts in double murder
The jury has retired to begin its deliberations in the trial of a babysitter accused of stabbing to death his two friends.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:32:25 +0000
Borough council asks for help to name new streets in Basingstoke
THE public is being asked to put forward suggestions for new street names in Basingstoke and Deane.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:26:22 +0000
Wordle 257: What is today's wordle word? 3 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:30:51 +0000
Free books left in Festival Place to mark World Book Day
BOOKS wrapped in brown paper and tied up with string have been left around Festival Place today in celebration of World Book Day.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:10:08 +0000
Council launches campaign for food businesses running out of homes to register
PEOPLE who have set up a food businesses from their home in Basingstoke and Deane are being urged to register with the council to ensure that their customers can eat safely.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:45:54 +0000
Councillors to meet with Operose to discuss GP surgery concerns in Basingstoke
THE American health firm responsible for the care of more than 63,000 patients at GP surgeries in Basingstoke has set a date for a meeting with councillors to discuss concerns.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:40:22 +0000
Hampshire woman sets up appeal to help young Ukrainian disability swimmers stuck in Turkey
A GoFundMe page has raised more than £2,500 to support a group of young disability swimmers from Ukraine who are stranded in Turkey.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:37:21 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Sacked policeman ‘acted improperly’
A SACKED policeman ‘acted improperly’ by claiming an anonymity order had been put in place to stop his name and details about his misconduct from being made public, the High Court heard.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:17:07 +0000
Terry Cooke ‘abused his position’ to target young women
THE full details behind a decision to sack a long-serving Basingstoke policeman can be revealed for the first time following a High Court case.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:35:43 +0000
Film crews arrive again in Basingstoke to shoot mystery production
FILM crews have appeared for the second time this week in Basing View to film a mystery production.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke council approve latest capital programme
SENIOR councillors have criticised the latest £132.905m capital programme for not investing enough into the Aquadrome and boroughs leisure facilities.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:07:34 +0000
Ukrainian flag flying high in Basingstoke
THE UKRAINIAN flag is flying high at the civic offices in Basingstoke as a show of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, following the Russian invasion.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:54:04 +0000
Sacked police officer ‘acted improperly’ to stop details being public
A SACKED policeman ‘acted improperly’ by claiming an anonymity order had been put in place to stop his name and details about his misconduct from being made public, the High Court heard.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:56:31 +0000
World Book Day: Send us your costume pictures
It's World Book Day 2022 - and we want to see your kids dressed up.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Culture change at Hampshire police, conference hears
A CULTURE shift at Hampshire Constabulary is changing the way vulnerable people see the police force.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Veolia considering appeal over controversial incinerator plan
PROPOSALS for a new incinerator that were shot down in flames last week could return in some form.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:16:33 +0000
Prince Charles visits Winchester to unveil The Arc and see Licorcia statue
CROWDS in Winchester welcomed Prince Charles with applause on Thursday (March 3) as he arrived to officially unveil The Arc.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:25:07 +0000
Hampshire woman cautioned for stealing fast food deliveries three times
A WOMAN who ordered fast food deliveries and did not pay for them has been cautioned by police.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:53:04 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday March 3
Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Thursday, March 3.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:19:37 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: gifts and jewellery from H Samuel
Mother's Day is on March 27 this year and now is the time to find that perfect gift for your mum from H Samuel.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:59:49 +0000
Co-op removes Russian-made vodka from shops amid invasion of Ukraine
Co-op has removed all Russian-made vodka from its shops after Putin invaded Ukraine.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:04:46 +0000
Nike launches 50 percent sale across its range from menswear to kids clothes
Nike has launched a major sale with up to 50% sale across its products on everything from

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:04:06 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: LOOKFANTASTIC hamper worth over £200 for less than £60
LOOKFANTASTIC Mother's Day Collection is available to shop now.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:03:13 +0000
World Book Day: Waterstones reveals the children's books you need to read in 2022
Waterstones has revealed the children's books you and your kids need to read to celebrate World Book Day this year.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:48:16 +0000
Basingstoke residents rally round to help Ukraine
Basingstoke residents have been rallying together to collect a range of items to donate to those who need it most following the invasion of Ukraine.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:25:06 +0000
Top Russian ballet cancel tour following the invasion of Ukraine
A RUSSIAN ballet that were due to head to Basingstoke this month have cancelled their remaing tour dates.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:40:45 +0000
Steve Hewlett to tour Basingstoke schools ahead of Haymarket show
A VENTRILOQUIST from Basingstoke is marking an incredible 30 years since he launched his career with a celebratory tour of the town’s schools.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:42:44 +0000
Basingstoke council in strong financial position
THE council have said they are in a strong financial position to “invest in the borough” and “services”.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:15:23 +0000
South East Water apologises to those impacted by A30 work near Heather Way
SOUTH East Water has apologised to anyone impacted by its work in Kempshott following complaints that it had made the road 'unsafe'.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:35:09 +0000
Sainsbury's cafe in Basingstoke one of 200 set to close
THE café in Sainsbury’s Kempshott is one of 200 set to close this spring.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:52:46 +0000
Traffic back to normal on A34 after clearing B&M lorry
The lorry broke down across two lands on the A34 Southbound near Old Burghclere.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:32:20 +0000
CCTV images of attempted robbery at One Stop in Basingstoke
The incident occurred between 9.45pm and 10pm at the One Stop store on Shakespeare Road in Basingstoke.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:12:01 +0000
Young Basingstoke singers record pop album for charity
YOUNG talented singers from Basingstoke have been recording their own pop album and music video.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:31:43 +0000
Dane Perry given hospital order after North Warnborough crossbow attack
A MAN who shot a person in a random attack using a crossbow, leaving his victim having nightmares, has been given a hospital order.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
AA building in Basingstoke glows for baby Lola
THE AA headquarters building in Basingstoke glowed blue and pink this week to raise awareness for a youngster who has been diagnosed with a rare condition.



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