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  • Deadline draws to have say on council ward boundaries shake-up

    RESIDENTS wish to have their views heard on potential changes to the make up of Basingstoke and Deane have just a little more than a week to speak up. A consultation being carried out by the independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England

  • Questions remain for family over father's death after inquest

    A FAMILY were left with no clear answers about a father’s death after an inquest. The inquest of Colin John Read held at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on Monday heard how evidence could not establish the complete circumstances of the death of the

  • Oscar Wilde classic reimagined in Odiham

    THE Importance of Being Earnest may be one of Oscar Wilde’s most cherished work, but it is set to have a bit of a makeover. Split Second Productions will bring the hilarious, two-man re-imagining of the classic tale to Odiham on April 29. Already

  • Beer festival makes a successful return

    THE warm weekend weather leant itself perfectly for a refreshing drink, and thirsty Overton residents were in for a treat. The second Overton Beer Festival took place from Friday to Sunday in St Mary’s Hall, in High Street, on some of the hottest

  • Delight as Rotary dinner raises £18k for causes

    GENEROUS guests ensured a charity dinner gave local charities a welcome boost by raising more than £18,000. The Basingstoke Rotary Club black-tie event attracted 165 visitors to Audleys Wood Hotel on Thursday last week which delivered the cash