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Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Frankenstein horror heads to Basingstoke
BLACKEYED Theatre’s acclaimed production of Frankenstein will be coming back to The Haymarket.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
THAT Gallery in Basingstoke runs art auction for Ukraine
AN ART gallery in Basingstoke is calling on residents to get creative with Ukraine's national flower to help provide vital support to fleeing refugees.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Watermill Theatre review of Spike
THE misanthrope’s misanthrope himself, Philip Larkin, pointed to 1963 as being the “Annus Mirabilis” when naughty nookie became available to all and a New World Order took hold. In short, he was trying to pinpoint the start of The Swinging Six...

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Court round-up: Cases from Basingstoke and the surrounding area
A MOTORIST who was caught on the M3 at Basingstoke while over the drug drive limit has been disqualified.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire County Council to take control of on-street parking enforcement
CONTROVERSIAL plans to centralise on-street parking with the county council have been approved.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:09:55 +0000
Life in the UK test: Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take the quiz
The set of 24 questions, also known as the "Life in the UK" test, will cost £50 and is compiled from 3,000 facts about Britain.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Your pets are just the cat's whiskers
YOUR pets really are the cat's whiskers.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:55:55 +0000
I tried Aldi's new chocolate Easter egg range for 2022 - which ones are worth buying?
As a self-confessed chocaholic, Aldi's new Easter egg range for 2022 had a lot to live up to.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:30:19 +0000
Wordle 266: What is today's Wordle word? 12 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:27:36 +0000
Why you should not always use petrol from Tesco, Sainsbury's and ASDA
When it comes to keeping your car on the road, many people will opt to fill up at supermarkets over big name brands, in an effort to save a few pounds.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:02:17 +0000
Mother's Day: Best steakhouses in Hampshire according to Tripadvisor reviews
Here's a roundup of some of the best steakhouses in Hampshire.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:58:29 +0000
Beautifect make up box that sold out in the US arrives in the UK - Check it out
The 21st-century dressing table Beautifect has arrived in the UK after selling out in just a few weeks across the Atlantic. See inside the make-up box.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:57:01 +0000
Get 2 Nintendo Switch games for £20 at Game including LEGO, Mario and Just Dance
Get two Nintendo Switch games for just £20 at Game.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:21:49 +0000
New Covid variant: Deltracron symptoms and what we know
The World Health Organisation has warned of the spread of a new Covid variant that combines Delta and Omicron as cases internationally continue to decline.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:12:08 +0000
Netflix 'secret' codes that could help you find 'hidden' TV shows and films
Netflix remains the most popular in the UK providing a hub of our favourite TV and films.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:11:24 +0000
Baby names 2022: Boys and Girls names set to be popular this year
Research from Baby Centre shows parents are set to ditch well-known monikers as less traditional names have made the top lists this year.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:10:40 +0000
Energy bills to increase 14 times faster than wages with calls to raise Universal Credit
The union organisation estimated that record high energy prices could wipe out the entire value of pay rises this year.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:09:15 +0000
Waitrose, Tesco, and Aldi share 'important safety warning' with UK shoppers
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:08:26 +0000
Latest fuel prices UK: 12 tip to make your fuel last longer
In response to the rising cost of filling up your tank, car finance platform CarFinance24/7 has shared 12 tips to make your fuel go further.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:07:43 +0000
7 new UK law and rule changes coming into effect in April
Here is everything you need to know about key law changes in April.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:05:03 +0000
Prince Harry to miss Prince Philip's memorial service
The Duke of Sussex will not be attending the Duke of Edinburgh’s memorial service.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:04:15 +0000
The Queen will not attend Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey
The Queen will not be attending the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey and has asked for the Prince of Wales to represent her.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Fred Olsen has an Around The World in 80 Days cruise from Southampton- See the itinerary
Fred Olsen is offering travellers a trip of a lifetime in this incredible Around The World in 80 Days cruise.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:56:11 +0000
Newlyn’s Farm Shop receive awards
A FARM shop in Hook have been named champions of two categories in the Great Hampshire Sausage And Pie Competition 2022.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:33:27 +0000
Wordle 265: What is today's Wordle word? 11 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:30:48 +0000
PCC agreed to invest over £300k to help young people
THE Police and Crime Commissioner has agreed to invest over £300,000 a year to help cut the numbers of young people committing crime.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hannah Williams shares concerns over Haymarket
A LONG-STANDING Basingstoke theatre volunteer has said the Anvil Arts Trust will struggle to cope after they announced they would continue to run the Haymarket.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
National recognition for Whitchurch Silk Mill’s Riverside Café with award shortlist
WHITCHURCH Silk Mill’s Riverside Café has been shortlisted for the 2022 Museum Café of the Year as part of the annual Museum and Heritage Awards..

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:56:31 +0000
Hampshire man goes to Ukraine to fight against Russian army
AN ARMY veteran has told of the moment he took shelter in a church while fighting against Russian forces in Ukraine.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Nominations now open for Hampshire Hospitals' Junior Doctors Awards
Nominations are open for the annual Junior Doctor Awards, celebrating the dedication, compassion and skill of junior doctors working across Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:18:42 +0000
Hook men in Poland waiting to get visas for Ukrainian family
TWO Basingstoke men have found themselves waiting outside a UK visa application centre in Poland as they fight to get a Ukrainian family to Britain.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bison look for clean sweep against Tigers
THE Basingstoke Bison will be looking to complete a clean sweep of home league wins over the Telford Tigers tomorrow (6.30pm).

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:46:03 +0000
Prince Harry to miss Prince Philip's memorial service
The Duke of Sussex will not be attending the Duke of Edinburgh’s memorial service.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:14:36 +0000
The Queen will not attend Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey
The Queen will not be attending the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey and has asked for the Prince of Wales to represent her.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:35:03 +0000
Aldi announces nationwide ban on disposable barbecues in stores
The ban will help protect the UK’s forests and wildlife as the popular summer item is banned in stores.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:38:10 +0000
Toby and Tallulah fundraise for Scouts trip
TWO young inspirational Scouts from Basingstoke have been busy fundraising after they were praised by celebrity survival expert Bear Grylls for their international success.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:10:19 +0000
Council defends work in Lyford Road to clear vegetation
THE borough council has responded to accusations that it destroyed the habitat for wildlife after it razed vegetation to the ground as part of improvement works.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:45:22 +0000
Tributes paid to The Costello School headteacher Randall Jull
TRIBUTES have been paid to the headteacher of a Basingstoke secondary school who has announced he is leaving at the end of the academic year.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:21:23 +0000
Wordle 264: What is today's Wordle word? 10 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Paper preview: Guilty of ‘savagely murdering’ couple
A MAN has been found guilty of ‘savagely murdering’ his friends while their toddler slept in a nearby room.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:08:37 +0000
A34 closed as emergency services deal with vehicle fire
THE A34 has been closed in both directions between Whitchurch and Bullington following a vehicle fire.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:10:05 +0000
IOPC shut out of decision to hold misconduct hearing in private
THE police watchdog was shut out over a decision to hold a gross misconduct hearing in private - against Home Office guidelines.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Top class comedian Nish Kumar to bring the laughs to Basingstoke
DOUBLE Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Nish Kumar will be at The Anvil later this month.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:40:52 +0000
Covid rate declining in Hampshire but statistics might not show full picture
THE number of Covid-19 cases in Hampshire is continuing to decline – but soon the statistics might not tell the full picture.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:20:13 +0000
Maria Miller calls 'renewed commitment to women’s equal role in policymaking'
BASINGSTOKE’S MP has called for a “renewed commitment to women’s equal role in policymaking and policy scrutiny”.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:54:20 +0000
Wordle 263: What is today's wordle word? 9 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:27:41 +0000
Randall Jull to leave The Costello School after four years
THE headteacher of a Basingstoke secondary school has announced he is leaving.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:28:33 +0000
Rail company explains why Basingstoke station clock has never been fixed
IF YOU are hoping to catch a train on time from Basingstoke then you would be wise not to rely on the station clock.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:15:46 +0000
Increase in patients at Basingstoke A&E cause of long wait
THE trust that runs Basingstoke hospital said an increasing number of patients visiting its emergency department and the impact of Covid has resulted in longer waiting times.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:56:56 +0000
Historic Hackwood Park and estate is up for sale
A £65 million Grade II listed mansion house and estate in Basingstoke is up for sale.



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