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ARK DAY: Community comes together to raise funds for vital cancer centre charity

New benefit scheme being rolled out across Basingstoke going smoothly

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'Great news for Basingstoke and Deane' - activity levels continue to rise

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Vehicles damaged in early morning fire at sports facility

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Headteacher praised by Ofsted inspectors who give school ‘good’ rating

Behind the scenes look at hospitals opportunity on offer

Total allowances for councillors allowances rose by more than £12,000 last year

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Basingstoke's average rent increase outstripping wage growth

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SCOUT AND ABOUT: Reflecting on years of service

ANVIL ARTS: Bringing music to the people at shopping centre

Giving women confidence through new networking group

Controversial gypsy site granted on appeal

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Heading back to the Roaring 20s at Downton-inspired event

Honouring victims of genocide with march

'Give every school an orchard', says county councillor

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Fresh fears over future of healthcare services in south-west of town

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New travel agent with a difference opens

More seats on the way for football club

Toilets reopen after £40,000 investment

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Woman indecently assaulted near alleyway

PHOTOS: Hundreds turn out to enjoy school's 50th fete

Parliamentary nods for medical staff in Basingstoke area

IN THE COURTS: The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates Court

Mum swaps sums for skincare in business venture

Ark Day 2019 - Follow all the fundraising action from across the town

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Rail strike action to continue tomorrow

County council declares a 'climate emergency'

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Troubled pub reopens following £40,000 of works

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GALLERY: Four-legged friends flock to village's show

Team gives pre-school's garden a spruce up

Arson arrest made after woman rescued from burning flat

Runners venture from as far afield as Australia to take on Hampshire Hoppit

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ARK DAY: Host of raffle prizes up for grabs to aid the cause

Taking on the charity swimming challenges that her mum left behind

Apprentice named training provider's best in the country

FIRST AID: Treating insect stings

McDonald's is FINALLY extending the hours it serves breakfast

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ARK DAY: Grandfather diagnosed with terminal cancer raffling off his pride and joy for the cause

Woman rescued from burning building

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Man banned from driving after cyclist left with fractured skull in hit and run

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Council push to help clear the air with idling drivers

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ARK DAY: Hospital team to cycle in memory of dear colleague

GALLERY: All the fun of the fair for the community

GALLERY: Crowds flock to enjoy annual carnival despite the rainy skies

ARK DAY: Volunteers to be out in force at shopping centre

Arts and culture celebration across the borough as festival starts

Museum appeals for help from the public to obtain historic Austen letter

Two safes stolen as trio of churches targeted in two days

Electric bike shop charges in to Bramley

PREVIEW: Actress standing up for the ‘invisible women’

FLASHBACK THURSDAY: Stories of the 1990s across Basingstoke

Area's history remembered at exhibition

Hospital volunteers honoured with set of tea parties

Altercation between two groups of young people in skatepark prompts investigation

New all-day gym facility looks for autumn opening

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Meeting to be held over new ice rink sites - and the state of the current venue

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Family to give back to children's hospice which supported them through loss of child

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Former civil servant of 25 years guest of honour at MP's event

REVEALED: The wards which have had the most flytipping in the past four years

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Mum's new gardening club helps charity

Fundraising cyclist inspired by grandfather on London to Brighton ride

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SCOUT AND ABOUT: Profile of leader making Scouting accessible to Muslims

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Teenager knocked unconscious in hit-and-run

New electric vehicle charging points installed in Basingstoke car parks

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MP praises school going 'strength-to-strength' in visit

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Night of nostalgia planned to kick off Basingstoke Festival

Band sell off CDs of debut to aid hospice charity

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ANVIL ARTS: Celebrating longevity with the stars

SCHOOLS' NEWS: Recreating Ground Force in school

DOCTOR'S COLUMN: Cover up and slap on suncream

Hampshire to London pipeline plans move a step forward

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Funding boost keeps World Party going

Sport

James Vince to play against Australia at Lord's

Basingstoke seconds lose at home

Hartley promotion push dented again

Hook remain top even if they lose north Hants derby

Basingstoke and North Hants lose again

Hampshire Bowl hosts World Cup classic as India deny Afghanistan

Last season's finalists to clash in Finch Group Guy Jewell Cup semi this time around

Vince may face Australia despite early exit in shock loss

Weekend to forget at Croft for Collard

Oakley RAM raid leaders to go second

Basingstoke's Mr Football Peter Raynbird retires after 66 years

Moeen Ali: James Vince must enjoy his World Cup opportunity

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Foster takes a double podium at Croft

Hampshire head to Hartley

Two more added to the Herd

Big bash Brad is brilliant for Bountymen as they book second round spot

James Vince misses out on World Cup run-fest

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National sport

Newcastle fans turn on Mike Ashley following departure of Rafael Benitez

Beard and Porter star as Essex dominate leaders Somerset

Cricket World Cup matchday 26: Shaqib stars to put pressure on England

British boxers staying focused on quest for success at European Games

Shakib sparkles as Bangladesh boost semi-final hopes with Afghanistan win

Milan-Cortina beats Stockholm-Are to win right to stage the 2026 Winter Games

Eoin Morgan: Fans are entitled to their own say on Steve Smith and David Warner

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Crime

Altercation prompts police appeal after man, 53, left with broken hip

Arrest made following pub car park attack

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Man jailed after break-ins across the county including one in Basingstoke

Power tools stolen following workshop break-in

Vehicle used as a battering ram in attempted burglary

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PREVIEW: Actress standing up for the ‘invisible women’

ANVIL ARTS: Celebrating longevity with the stars

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Sumo clash in charity wrestling match at pub’s annual fete

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National news

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