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Nominations are now open for the Place to be Proud Of awards

A Place To Be Proud Of 2021: Nominations for Basingstoke awards now open
UNSUNG heroes in Basingstoke and Deane will once again be recognised as nominations for this year’s A Place to be Proud of Awards are now open.

New beginnings: A website to celebrate all things Basingstoke (Credit: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council)

Explore the best of Basingstoke (online!)

Pc Adrian Pinnock at the Winklebury Centre in Winklebury, which is to undergo £80,000 of improvements which will begin with
the securing of access points and the widening of rubbish chutes (published in 2002)

Looking back at Winklebury Centre's £80k makeover in 2002 (as Vivid prepares to evict family businesses)

Basingstoke Canal has always been part of the city’s heritage. It was built in 1794 to connect Basingstoke with the River Thames at Weybridge and mainly used to transport commodities

The fascinating forgotten history of Basingstoke Canal (it once ran through Festival Place!)

Left to right - Clare Normand, Merc Rees and Richard Curtis were all honoured in the latest honours list. Credit: The Brain Tumour Charity

Basingstoke shopworkers, surgeons and fundraisers honoured by the Queen in 2021

The Tudor story behind Sandys Road in South Ham

The fascinating Tudor story behind Sandys Road in South Ham

New look: Beggarwood Park has been transformed

PICTURES: Beggarwood Park's transformation into woodland wonderful after £280k refit

10 pictures from the past showing Basingstoke in years gone by

10 incredible pictures show Basingstoke in years gone by

Explained: What you can and can't do under each new tier in England

Explained: What you can and can't do under each new tier in England

The Place to be Proud of Awards were held virtually on Wednesday, July 15

Town comes together to show off its pride in special award ceremony

Alex Whitfield, the chief executive of Hampshire Hospitals, saluted her staff and volunteers

Hospital among those honoured for response to coronavirus pandemic

The major projects happening in and around Basingstoke that you should be aware of

The five major housing developments in Basingstoke you need to know about

The awards ceremony is taking place on Wednesday, July 15. Pictured: Previous winners in 2018

Time to celebrate Basingstoke's community heroes as starry event goes online

"I want my children to know I did something": Powerful video shows mum's message to public on racism

Dad donates food to egg-stra special workers

Dad donates gifts to egg-stra special workers

bishop of basingstoke

Bishop says the coronavirus is “bringing communities together” amid ongoing pandemic

Regina Conteh with Dr Keith Thomson. Photo by Chris Bamber

Basingstoke anaesthetist attends Sierra Leone wedding 27 years after helping with birth

Fans gathered outside the council to show support for the loan to be approved by the council.

Residents question the council on the future of the community football club

Volunteers took part in the 12-hour treadmill challenge.

Hospice raise funds in a 'Pound for Pound' day

The councillor will be voting for whether the historic football ground will be used for housing in a few weeks time.

"Leave me out of it, I'm on the slopes!": Councillor refuses to comment on the football club’s plight

Andy was skiing leading a group through Saint Anton mountains when he heard the cries of the Basingstoke man.

Cardiff skier saves Basingstoke man in Austrian alps

Loud and proud: Three friends bonded over their love of music.

Three friends create Basingstoke's 'biggest sound system'

Camrose football stand auctioned on eBay

Mystery account is selling parts of Basingstoke Town's historic stadium on eBay (Including loos for 99p)

Two thirds of the beloved football pitch has now been torn up since the work began last week.

Word on the Street: Residents in outrage over loss of football pitch

Pop Up Kitchen at Brighton Hill school, Basingstoke.
Brighton Hill school pupuls and children from the Kings Kid Choir children's home in Uganda prepare and serve food.

Chef Mark Lloyd from School Diners helps the pupils make a

Ugandan children host pop-up kitchen

Crops in gardens have frozen over. Photo: Sue Warner.

It’s the coolest time of year

Rowing team broke world record

Tv host and comedian, Alan Carr, hosts the 2020 Slimming World Awards.

Basingstoke slimmers celebrate with chatty man

The festive homes light the roads and share the seasonal spirit

Top 5 best-dressed Christmas houses in Hampshire

The Mayor sang the praises of the health care staff during Christmas fair

Refurbishments in care home revealed at Christmas Fair

The 2017 award winners

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Actress Ashna Rabheru wins Arts and Entertainment prize at A Place to be Proud of Awards

Mark Jones receives his award

Ambassador award for former Gazette editor

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A Place to be Proud of Unsung Hero Award goes to caring Colin Godfrey

Lou, Ella and Mike Wilson with their award

Wilson family receive Judges' Special award for Hope for Jayden campaign

Members from the Labour Line receive their award

Basingstoke hospital midwife service honoured for its work

Basingstoke Bison ice hockey team are presented with the Sports Hero award

Basingstoke Bison scoop Sports Hero award

Helen Frawley, centre, with parents Tim and Linda

Talented Basingstoke teenager scoops Young Achiever award

Whitchurch youth project honoured for community work

Whitchurch youth project honoured for community work

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Dr Keith Thomson and Ian Byett win Lifetime Achievement gongs at A Place to be Proud of Awards

The winners of the A Place To Be Proud Of Awards 2015

PICTURES: Inspirational people honoured at Basingstoke's A Place to be Proud Of Awards

The winners on stage at The Haymarket

Making Basingstoke proud

Basingstoke Bison

Who is your sporting hero?

Nominate your local heroes for top award

Nominate your local heroes for top award

Residents' Survey reveals that vast majority of people are happy to live in Basingstoke and Deane

Residents' Survey reveals that vast majority of people are happy to live in Basingstoke and Deane

Residents love living in Basingstoke and Deane

Residents' Survey: People love living in Basingstoke and Deane

Residents feel safe in Basingstoke and Deane

Residents' Survey: People feel safe in Basingstoke and Deane

Most people happy with services run by Basingstoke and Deane

Residents' Survey: Most people happy with services run by Basingstoke and Deane

Residents' Survey: Keeping Basingstoke and Deane clean and tidy is a top priority for borough residents

Residents' Survey: Keeping Basingstoke and Deane clean and tidy is a top priority for borough residents

The Mayor and Mayoress of Basingstoke and Deane with the award winners

Local heroes honoured at A Place to be Proud of Awards 2014

Andrew Finney celebrates his success with his wife, Lorraine

Basingstoke Ambassador Award - Andrew Finney

James Ketchell at the summit of Mount Everest

Sports Hero Award - James Ketchell

Michael and Beryl Mullender with their award

Unsung Hero Award - Beryl and Michael Mullender

Tanya Schipelbaum and Connie Pearce receive the award

Arts and Entertainment Award - Basingstoke Academy of Dance