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Gaza faces uncertain future as Palestinians and Israelis mark 1, 000 days of war
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (1134+ words) It is the 1, 000th day since a Hamas-led attack on Israel sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The…...
Morgan Mc Sweeney says Labour was not prepared for government in first interview
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (599+ words) Former Downing Street chief of staff, Morgan Mc Sweeney, in Downing Street, central London (Jonathan Brady/PA) Labour did not do enough to prepare for power in the run up to the general election, Sir Keir Starmer's former top aide…...
Basingstoke Town's women move step closer to national finals
5+ hour ago (281+ words) Basingstoke Town's women moved a step closer to playing at the national finals as, winning three of the four disciplines, they beat Cove in the National Top Club. They will, in the next round, meet either Milton Park or Gosport....
M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to be aware of this weekend
11+ hour, 45+ min ago (301+ words) Several overnight motorway closures are set to affect drivers around Hampshire this weekend, according to National Highways. Sections of the M3 and M27 will be closed during the late evening and early morning hours for maintenance work. Anyone planning to travel on…...
Mayor demands action over 'years of neglect' and 'drug activity' at garages
11+ hour, 45+ min ago (612+ words) THE Mayor has criticised a housing association for years of neglect at garage blocks in Popley, after the organisation admitted it had no clear process for maintaining them. Cllr Jacky Tustain, who was elected Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane in…...
Programme inspiring young people into the creative sector at festival
11+ hour, 45+ min ago (431+ words) A new programme is giving young people hands-on experience in the creative industries. Launched by Hampshire County Council and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, the Creative Work Experience scheme is offering Year 9 and 10 students from Basingstoke the chance to develop…...
'Best-in-class' industrial units scheme reaches practical completion
23+ hour, 45+ min ago (297+ words) A new industrial scheme of three "best-in-class" industrial units has reached practical completion. Connect 5, located at Bartley Way in Hook, has been delivered by Amiri Construction on behalf of Kingsbridge and offers one 37, 910 sq ft detached unit and two 9, 350 sq…...
Third run poser for Henderson if Constitution Hill is go for the Ebor
1+ day, 48+ min ago (472+ words) It may prove a race against time to make the Sky Bet Ebor, but Nicky Henderson could not be happier with Constitution Hill as he begins to formulate the next steps in his former hurdling star's Flat odyssey. The 2023 Champion…...
Woman charged after items stolen from Tesco, Boots, Co-op and more
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (237+ words) A woman has been charged after items were stolen from shops across Basingstoke, including Tesco, Hobbycraft and Boots. Emma Quinn, 44, of Fairfields Road, faces nine counts of theft from a shop following incidents that took place between March 7 and June…...
New scheme to improve support for victims of domestic abuse launched
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (523+ words) Policing responses to domestic abuse are being strengthened through the trial of a new support approach for victims. The scheme is currently being trialled across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, where domestic abuse (DA) specialists are now embedded within…...