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M3 and M27 closures for Hanpshire 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 October 17 to 19

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Bus driver praised for kindness after helping elderly woman crawling on road

Stagecoach South driver Edgar Kirkman praised for helping elderly woman crawling on dark road near Frensham during Service 19 from Aldershot to Haslemere.

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Interactive family show coming to Hampshire library this month

The show, called Lose the Path, Find Your Way, is organised by Cracking Slate and will be coming to Farnborough Library on Saturday, October 18.

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Autumn – the perfect time to visit Sandham Memorial Chapel

Autumn is the perfect time to visit Sandham Memorial Chapel.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Beatrix Potter 50p coin up for sale for more than £10,000

A 2017 Beatrix Potter Jeremy Fisher 50p coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II is listed on eBay for over £10,000 by a Bournemouth seller. Collectible UK coin.

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Families urged to stay vigilant during Diwali celebrations by police commissioner

Communities are being urged to stay vigilant during Diwali celebrations.

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Woman caught in love triangle found not guilty of attempting to murder rival ex-wife

Lucy Povey, 35, stood trial at Winchester Crown Court for attempted murder after allegedly driving into partner’s ex-wife in Basingstoke love triangle row.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Letter: Councillor 'sad' after being 'removed from the Development Control Committee'

Following my departure from the Conservative Party and the ensuing reshuffle of seats on council committees by them, I have been removed from the Development Control Committee.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Healthcare service recognised with award at national conference

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare (HIOWH) NHS Foundation Trust's 0-19 health visiting and school nursing team was given the 'Team of the Year award'.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Massive pumpkin squashes competition in annual charity event

A massive pumpkin weighing 140kg won the Basingstoke Mencap annual competition.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Teenage cannabis problem in Amesbury being ignored, says resident

Drug use among teenagers is a problem in Amesbury, according to a resident frustrated by his attempts to alert police.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

'Pink and beautiful' Vicolo Lounge opens in Andover

The new bar and cafe in Andover wants to be a "home from home" for its customers, who can stay as long as they like.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Ladbrokes: Entain faces more criticism over scaffolding

More voices have joined the growing backlash against the owner of Ladbrokes in Andover.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

LIVE: Residents plead with council to not build pitch and putt on Down Grange

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is holding a meeting tonight, October 16, where it will discuss Down Grange pitch and putt proposals.

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Urgent speed camera warning issued to drivers in Hampshire

A surge in drivers being caught by speed cameras has been blamed for an increase in penalty points.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Tesco issues warning urging shoppers to return recalled item over safety risk

The magazine, named after popular children's cartoon character Peppa Pig, was on sale in Tesco in September

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Winter Fuel Payment scam warning from DWP as text message fraud soars

Pensioners are being warned to look out for Winter Fuel Payment text message scams following a surge in opportunistic criminal fraud

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Police issue urgent public appeal as teenage girl goes missing

Police are appealing to the public for help to find a girl who is missing from Basingstoke.

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Pressure mounts on council to protect Down Grange from becoming pitch and putt

A councillor has called for a new plan to protect the "treasured" land at Down Grange from becoming a pitch and putt golf course.

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Nurseries losing funding after council changes childcare calculation

A Hampshire nursery owner has lost thousands of pounds following a U-turn by Hampshire County Council on how it calculates childcare funding.