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‘Please help shape an exciting future for Basingstoke and save the Camrose’
The upcoming planning application from SNG to build on the Camrose football ground should be rejected. There are countless reasons why this audacious attempt to add even more houses to the town's stock at the expense of the town's football ground
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Fears for future of popular Basingstoke pub put up for sale for £1.25million
A popular Basingstoke pub has been put up for sale for around £1.25 million sparking fears for its future. The Portsmouth Arms, in Hatch Warren Lane, is being marketed for sale or to let. Hall & Woodhouse has confirmed it will not renew
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Do you have what it takes to be a Commando? We tried new £15m experience to find out
A NEW £15 million museum has opened at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, giving visitors the chance to embark on an immersive, multimedia journey through more than 360 years of Royal Marines history. The Royal Marines Experience officially opened on
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'I can't take anymore of it'- Woman's pigeon poo tsunami rages on six months later
A woman says she fears for her health as a pigeon poo problem on her balcony continues six months on. Rose Hobden, 64, who lives in Oakridge Road, says Vivid is not helping with her balcony, which has been covered with pigeon droppings since the
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The bizarre history of Basingstoke's red men, and why they once disappeared
THEY have spent more than 25 years waving at motorists, once mysteriously disappeared without a trace, and even appeared to send holiday postcards home... But just who are Basingstoke's red men? The little red figures on Crockford Lane Roundabout
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Basingstoke planning applications include children's home and new homes in Highclere
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Permission in Principle for residential development of 1 no. dwelling (Use Class C3) Plot 2 Land At Griffons Court Mount Close Highclere Hampshire
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Walkers crisps and Rubicon drink recalled from UK supermarket shelves
A drink and a snack box feature in this week's round-up of product recalls. AG Barr is recalling Rubicon Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit cartons, while PepsiCo is recalling its Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box. The Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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Typo to close all UK stores and online shop by early 2027
A MAJOR stationary chain with a branch in Basingstoke has announced plans to close all of its high street stores in the UK. Typo, which is owned by fashion group Cotton On, is expected to shut all its UK stores by 2027. This includes shutting
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Striking close-up of a tabby cat chosen as our Picture of the Week
Congratulations to Casey Thomas, whose beautiful photo has been selected as this week's Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club 'Picture of the Week'. The photo shows a striking close-up of a tabby cat, with warm golden light illuminating the detailed
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'The novelty hasn't worn off' - Popular sports bar celebrates second anniversary
A POPULAR award-winning sports bar has celebrated its second anniversary after two years which have seen the business expand into a neighbouring town. The Post Box Sports Bar opened in the former Post Office building in London Street on November
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'Whose names should be proudly displayed on the gates of Basingstoke's schools?'
The 93% Club’s ‘Made in State School’ campaign celebrates former pupils with red plaques on school gates. Who has come through Basingstoke’s classrooms, and what might their story show the young people sitting there now? There is a reason to
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'Hampshire communities must retain a voice as planning system is reformed'
There has been much coverage in local and national media about our councils being very concerned about recent changes in the National Planning regulations. Is this just councils having a go or is there something substantial in these protests?
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Wellbeing group praised as lifeline for vulnerable women in Basingstoke
A confidential support group offering a lifeline to women experiencing domestic abuse, social isolation or mental health struggles has been praised. The Women’s Wellbeing Wednesday group has been running for nearly three years at The Camrose Centre
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‘I might make 200’- Woman celebrates 106th birthday and shares secret to long life
A woman from Basingstoke has celebrated her 106th birthday. Violet Jones, from Brighton Hill, marked her incredible milestone with an afternoon out, tea and cake, and a meal with family. She celebrated with her daughter Beverley, her half-brother
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'If local businesses don't invest in our town centre, how can we expect others to?'
There has been plenty written about the challenges facing Basingstoke town centre, by me as much anyone. Empty premises, the same old shops, anti-social behaviour, changing shopping habits and the decline of traditional high streets are all familiar
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In the Dock - Man sentenced for £30 wine theft and driver caught at 96mph
A man given a suspended prison sentence for stealing £30 of wine and a driver caught at 96mph are among the latest defendants sentenced by magistrates. Dominic Lethbridge-Smythe, 23, of Leger Close, Church Crookham, Fleet, was sentenced on October
