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Basingstoke Gazette | News

Have kids aged 15 - 46? HMRC could owe you thousands - here's how to check

HMRC is urging parents to check if they are missing National Insurance credits that could add £100,000 to their state pension pots

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Basingstoke Gazette | News

Decision on Hampshire councils' devolution plans imminent as timeline laid out

Council chiefs are waiting to learn if proposals for devolution have met the government’s statutory tests.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Woman who dedicated her life to caring for others celebrates 100th birthday

June, whose given name is Rosamond Mackenzie, who spent her life as a midwife, has celebrated her 100th birthday.

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Basingstoke Gazette | News

'Town Centre gym puts cardiac members on the scrapheap'

Better gym in Basingstoke Town Centre have stopped their cardiac rehabilitation programme.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Thousands of pounds raised for victim of house fire in which 29-year-old died

DOZENS of people have donated thousands of pounds to a fundraiser to support one of the victims of a house fire in Old Basing.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

M3 and M27 closures for Hampshire drivers to be aware of this weekend

Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of June 6 to 8

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Andover school celebrating 50 years in education

An Andover school is celebrating 50 years in the education business.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Andover girls' water polo team secure two impressive league victories

The young squad demonstrated their ability to outplay their more experienced senior counterparts.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Organisers of Andover Pride speak on the event's return

Pride is returning to Andover and the Advertiser has spoken to the councillors leading the town council's organising committee.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

'This little kid saved us' - Dad who lost everything in flat fire shares story

A stepfather has started a fundraiser for his son after him, his partner and their daughter were affected by the Charlton Road flat fire.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Call for Hampshire residents to take part in Big Butterfly Count

Last year was one of the worst years for butterflies, prompting a UK-wide "butterfly emergency" declaration by wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Hampshire man combining hiking and biking for three peaks challenge

The fitness coach and experienced downhill racer has designed the three-day event, dubbed the 'Challenge for Change', in memory of his late mother.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Jobs fair to bring together a host of employers and offer advice

Test Valley Borough Council, organisers of the fair, highlighted the impact of last year’s event, which resulted in at least 10 job offers.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Ex-addict to walk 8,500km journey to raise awareness for suicide prevention

A former addict who shares her struggles through poems on TikTok plans to walk 8,500km to raise awareness for suicide prevention.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Airline announces new winter flight route from Bournemouth Airport

The expanded programme is in response to demand from holidaymakers wanting to escape the long British winter.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

CCTVs may be installed in taxis under new council consultation

A consultation considering whether CCTVs should be installed in taxis and private hire vehicles will be launched by a local licensing committee from the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Man caught fly-tipping in Basingstoke handed conditional discharge

The court heard how he was not in possession of an environmental permit.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Hampshire police volunteers honoured for community service

The awards formed part of Volunteers’ Week and were presented by Assistant Chief Constable Tara McGovern.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Woman who dedicated her life to caring for others celebrates 100th birthday

June, whose given name is Rosamond Mackenzie, who spent her life as a midwife, has celebrated her 100th birthday.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Campaigner maps every public bin along key route through town

She spent seven days photographing bins, litter picking along the way, and speaking with local businesses.