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'This is exciting' - Shoppers optimistic about future of Festival Place

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'This is exciting' - Shoppers optimistic about future of Festival Place

Resident's anger as 'ignorant' demolition work wakes him up at 4.45am

Resident's anger as 'ignorant' demolition work wakes him up at 4.45am

Brighton Hill Retail Park

Resident's anger as 'ignorant' demolition work wakes him up at 4.45am

Swimming pool to be built in grounds of Grade II listed manor

Swimming pool to be built in grounds of Grade II listed manor

Listed buildings

Swimming pool to be built in grounds of Grade II listed manor

Basingstoke man, 39, ordered to pay compensation for assault

Basingstoke man, 39, ordered to pay compensation for assault

Basingstoke Magistrates Court

Basingstoke man, 39, ordered to pay compensation for assault

PICTURES: Toys R Us completely flattened as demolition work continues

PICTURES: Toys R Us completely flattened as demolition work continues

Brighton Hill Retail Park

PICTURES: Toys R Us completely flattened as demolition work continues

England's Danny Dyer celebrates with his medal after victory in Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 at Stamford Bridge

England's Danny Dyer celebrates with his medal after victory in Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 at Stamford Bridge

Hartley Wintney FC

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'You beautiful people' - EastEnders legend Danny Dyer is coming to Basingstoke

Gordon Stott in both chef and beekeeper avatars

Gordon Stott in both chef and beekeeper avatars

Former pub landlord and award-winning Basingstoke chef transitions to unusual new job

There has been more than 18,000 death from the flu and 19,500 from Covid over the last two winters, according to the NHS.

There has been more than 18,000 death from the flu and 19,500 from Covid over the last two winters, according to the NHS.

What is the 'tripledemic'? All you need to know as 3 'nasty' viruses circulate UK

A dentist has warned using a hard toothbrush to clean retainers or Invisalign braces can be harmful

A dentist has warned using a hard toothbrush to clean retainers or Invisalign braces can be harmful

Dentist issues warning over common habit that could give you gum disease

Banks will have the power to pause payments for up to four days to give them more time to investigate fraud.

Banks will have the power to pause payments for up to four days to give them more time to investigate fraud.

UK banks given powers to block customer cards for 4 days whenever they see fit

The price of first class stamps will increase to £1.65 on October 7 while second class stamps will remain at 85p.

The price of first class stamps will increase to £1.65 on October 7 while second class stamps will remain at 85p.

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Royal Mail warning of another stamp price increase next week

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LETTER: How can Oasis come back from the past and justify the vast ticket prices?

Man who assaulted woman and harassed her by messages given community order

Man who assaulted woman and harassed her by messages given community order

Basingstoke Magistrates Court

Man who assaulted woman and harassed her by messages given community order

Inclusion Education

Inclusion Education

New Basingstoke work-hub to host business event to encourage workplace diversity

Manager Kanishka Nasiri spins the wheeel

Manager Kanishka Nasiri spins the wheeel

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15 best pictures as new McDonald's opens its doors in Hatch Warren

Festival Place leasehold put up for sale with 'strong demand' for Debenhams unit

Festival Place leasehold put up for sale with 'strong demand' for Debenhams unit

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Festival Place leasehold put up for sale with 'strong demand' for Debenhams unit

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Image for representation only

Basingstoke Magistrates Court

Man, 23, charged after cannabis factory discovered near Basingstoke

Two suspected drug dealers charged after warrant at Basingstoke property

Two suspected drug dealers charged after warrant at Basingstoke property

Hampshire Constabulary

Two suspected drug dealers charged after warrant at Basingstoke property

Leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, Cllr Paul Harvey

Leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, Cllr Paul Harvey

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

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'Total scaremongering' - Council leader shuts down Conservative new town claims

Bakery chain Greggs opening new branch at petrol station services in Kingsclere

Bakery chain Greggs opening new branch at petrol station services in Kingsclere

Bakery chain Greggs opening new branch at petrol station services in Kingsclere

The ceiling of the flat, which is already filled with mould because of the leak, has now started to cave in because of the weight of the water

The ceiling of the flat, which is already filled with mould because of the leak, has now started to cave in because of the weight of the water

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'It's a nightmare' - Basingstoke mum's flat left in ruins after horrible water leak

The two councillors

The two councillors

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

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'We're at breaking point': BDBC's stance on creation of new 10,000 home towns slammed

Outdoor café seating plans for Basingstoke's Top of Town move step forward

Outdoor café seating plans for Basingstoke's Top of Town move step forward

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Outdoor café seating plans for Basingstoke's Top of Town move step forward

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

Drivers warned of new 'Big Brother' style AI cameras that can spy inside cars

The affected soup is being recalled by M&S, with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issuing a “do not eat” warning

The affected soup is being recalled by M&S, with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issuing a “do not eat” warning

Marks and Spencer

M&S apologises to customers as 'unsafe to eat' product recalled due to metal

UPDATES: Basingstoke's FIFTH McDonald's opening this morning

UPDATES: Basingstoke's FIFTH McDonald's opening this morning

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UPDATES: Basingstoke's FIFTH McDonald's opening this morning

Max Farrell after his victory in Budapest

Max Farrell after his victory in Budapest

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Nine-year-old from Basingstoke wins gold at world kickboxing championships

Residents invited to put on their skates for a roller disco

Residents invited to put on their skates for a roller disco

Residents invited to put on their skates for 'exciting' roller disco

The new Oak Field development near Basingstoke

The new Oak Field development near Basingstoke

Planning and development

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Six newly built homes for sale in Basingstoke for more than £1m each

Full list of Basingstoke schools: Hundreds of parents sign 'smartphone free' pact

Full list of Basingstoke schools: Hundreds of parents sign 'smartphone free' pact

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Full list of Basingstoke schools: Hundreds of parents sign 'smartphone free' pact

(Left to right) Kate Parratt, Vicki Frales and Gina Quinn

(Left to right) Kate Parratt, Vicki Frales and Gina Quinn

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See inside the new community cafe serving 'lovely, low-cost refreshments'

Sport

England's Danny Dyer celebrates with his medal after victory in Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 at Stamford Bridge

Hartley Wintney FC

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'You beautiful people' - EastEnders legend Danny Dyer is coming to Basingstoke

Max Farrell after his victory in Budapest

Max Farrell after his victory in Budapest

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Nine-year-old from Basingstoke wins gold at world kickboxing championships

Dan Weller-Evans

Dan Weller-Evans

Basingstoke Bison

Buffalo's Weller-Evans announces coaching role following retirement

Sarah-Jane Nichols won the South BMX Championships

Sarah-Jane Nichols won the South BMX Championships

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Basingstoke woman defies odds to claim BMX championship in men’s category

Gary Shaunessey completing yet another marathon

Gary Shaunessey completing yet another marathon

Football rivals to put on-field rivalry aside to raise funds for charity

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National Sport

John Souttar is looking for a Rangers reaction on Sunday (Andrew Milligan/PA)

John Souttar is looking for a Rangers reaction on Sunday (Andrew Milligan/PA)

John Souttar urges Rangers to quickly draw a line under Lyon thrashing

Preston striker Milutin Osmajic (third right) has received an eight-match ban for biting Blackburn defender Owen Beck (Nick Potts/PA)

Preston striker Milutin Osmajic (third right) has received an eight-match ban for biting Blackburn defender Owen Beck (Nick Potts/PA)

Preston’s Milutin Osmajic given eight-match ban for biting Blackburn’s Owen Beck

Newcastle boss Edde Howe has admitted it would feel like a “betrayal” to leave St James’ Park (Mike Egerton/PA)

Newcastle boss Edde Howe has admitted it would feel like a “betrayal” to leave St James’ Park (Mike Egerton/PA)

Eddie Howe: Newcastle leaving St James’ Park would feel like a betrayal

Leigh’s Gareth O’Brien is determined to add another exciting chapter to his career (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leigh’s Gareth O’Brien is determined to add another exciting chapter to his career (Martin Rickett/PA)

Gareth O’Brien prepared to play starring role for Leigh against Wigan

Ben Stokes is a doubt for the series opener against Pakistan (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Ben Stokes is a doubt for the series opener against Pakistan (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

England unsure if Ben Stokes will be fit for Test series opener in Pakistan

Mikey Moore applauds the Tottenham fans at Ferencvaros (AP Photo/Denes Erdos/PA)

Mikey Moore applauds the Tottenham fans at Ferencvaros (AP Photo/Denes Erdos/PA)

Mikey Moore the merrier after impressing on his full debut for Tottenham

Erik ten Hag saw Manchester United throw away a 2-0 lead in Portugal (Luis Vieira/AP).

Erik ten Hag saw Manchester United throw away a 2-0 lead in Portugal (Luis Vieira/AP).

Erik ten Hag bemoans defensive lapses as Man United waste flying start in Porto

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Business

'This is exciting' - Shoppers optimistic about future of Festival Place

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'This is exciting' - Shoppers optimistic about future of Festival Place

PICTURES: Toys R Us completely flattened as demolition work continues

PICTURES: Toys R Us completely flattened as demolition work continues

Brighton Hill Retail Park

PICTURES: Toys R Us completely flattened as demolition work continues

Gordon Stott in both chef and beekeeper avatars

Gordon Stott in both chef and beekeeper avatars

Former pub landlord and award-winning Basingstoke chef transitions to unusual new job

Inclusion Education

Inclusion Education

New Basingstoke work-hub to host business event to encourage workplace diversity

Festival Place leasehold put up for sale with 'strong demand' for Debenhams unit

Festival Place leasehold put up for sale with 'strong demand' for Debenhams unit

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Festival Place leasehold put up for sale with 'strong demand' for Debenhams unit

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Letters

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LETTER: 'Vast majority' of pensioners never needed winter fuel payments

Letters to the Editor

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LETTER: 'Vast majority' of pensioners never needed winter fuel payments

Road in Wooton St Lawrence with passing place similar to the one described

Road in Wooton St Lawrence with passing place similar to the one described

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LETTER: Close-following causes chaos on narrow roads

Letter to the editor

Local government

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Letter: Council office site unsuitable for university and should be handed to police

'People were not told the truth over new hospital: MP is trying to excuse dishonesty'

'People were not told the truth over new hospital: MP is trying to excuse dishonesty'

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'People were not told the truth over new hospital: MP is trying to excuse dishonesty'

Cllr Andrew McCormick at the 2023 local elections

Cllr Andrew McCormick at the 2023 local elections

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

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LETTER: 'It is time to step up to the plate and get things done'

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UPDATES: Basingstoke's FIFTH McDonald's opening this morning

UPDATES: Basingstoke's FIFTH McDonald's opening this morning

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UPDATES: Basingstoke's FIFTH McDonald's opening this morning

LIVE: A303 closed due to road traffic collision

LIVE: A303 closed due to road traffic collision

LIVE: Firefighters rescue people trapped in their vehicles after A303 crash

LIVE: Roads likely to be flooded as heavy showers hit Basingstoke

LIVE: Roads likely to be flooded as heavy showers hit Basingstoke

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LIVE: Travels affected as heavy showers hit Basingstoke

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LETTER: How can Oasis come back from the past and justify the vast ticket prices?

The charity hosted over 400 events and shows, delivering a comprehensive community engagement programme

Venue’s activities generate £7.3 million boost to Basingstoke economy

Set in 1897, the story follows a group of young men and women, led by Professor Van Helsing, who are plunged into a struggle for survival as a shadow looms over England

Gothic horror Dracula coming to Basingstoke

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Resident's anger as 'ignorant' demolition work wakes him up at 4.45am

Brighton Hill Retail Park

Resident's anger as 'ignorant' demolition work wakes him up at 4.45am

England's Danny Dyer celebrates with his medal after victory in Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 at Stamford Bridge

Hartley Wintney FC

'You beautiful people' - EastEnders legend Danny Dyer is coming to Basingstoke

Basingstoke man, 39, ordered to pay compensation for assault

Basingstoke Magistrates Court

Basingstoke man, 39, ordered to pay compensation for assault

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Athletes Bianca Williams and Ricardo Dos Santos walking to speak to the media outside Palestra House, central London, in 2023 (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Athletes Bianca Williams and Ricardo Dos Santos walking to speak to the media outside Palestra House, central London, in 2023 (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Met officers sacked over Bianca Williams stop and search handed jobs back

Health Secretary Wes Streeting was addressing family doctors at the Royal College of GPs annual conference in Liverpool on Friday (PA)

Health Secretary Wes Streeting was addressing family doctors at the Royal College of GPs annual conference in Liverpool on Friday (PA)

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Women with ‘worrying’ breast lumps to be referred directly to specialist clinics

Flooded houses after heavy rain in the village of Luke, near the Bosnian town of Fojnica, 50km west of Sarajevo, Bosnia (Robert Oroz/AP)

Flooded houses after heavy rain in the village of Luke, near the Bosnian town of Fojnica, 50km west of Sarajevo, Bosnia (Robert Oroz/AP)

14 people killed as rainstorm sparks heavy floods in large parts of Bosnia

Hannah and Mike Lynch who died after the luxury yacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily (Family photo/PA)

Hannah and Mike Lynch who died after the luxury yacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily (Family photo/PA)

Mike Lynch drowned and deaths of three others under investigation – inquest

The France-based firm entered formal not guilty pleas via its barrister Birmingham Magistrates’ Court (PA)

The France-based firm entered formal not guilty pleas via its barrister Birmingham Magistrates’ Court (PA)

Football-themed website pleads not guilty to gambling law offences

Demand for new diesel cars is growing faster than for pure battery electrics, preliminary figures show (Niall Carson/PA)

Demand for new diesel cars is growing faster than for pure battery electrics, preliminary figures show (Niall Carson/PA)

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Private demand for new diesel cars growing faster than for EVs

The Duchess of Edinburgh said World Sight Day ‘is a reminder to all of us to take care of our eyes’ (BBC/Guy Levy/PA)

The Duchess of Edinburgh said World Sight Day ‘is a reminder to all of us to take care of our eyes’ (BBC/Guy Levy/PA)

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Duchess of Edinburgh to read bedtime story on CBeebies for World Sight Day

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