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Category Archives: Opinion
11
Mar
Mar
Jim Makin discusses propaganda and how that might relate to predictions made in the past. First published in the Alton Herald.
19
Feb
Feb
We all make assumptions about politics, but how often do we check they are correct?
08
Feb
Feb
This week Jim shares his reflections on the Covid pandemic – previously posted in the Alton Herald.
29
Jan
Jan
Jim Makin shares his thoughts on being independent with us after it was posted in the Alton Herald
11
Sep
Sep
Cutting Edge Fabrics closed its doors this week after fifteen successful years in Basingstoke.
28
May
May
It is often forgotten that there are more legitimate firearm users than there are people with criminal intent – my thoughts on Hampshire’s Gun Amnesty.
05
Mar
Mar
Cllr Andy Moore tells us about his work with Bishopstoke Parish Council.
11
Jan
Jan
We have asked our candidates, members and friends for their hopes and predictions for 2022. In this edition we have Spencer Cleary & Scott Neville
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Nov
Nov
Basingstoke’s waterways are being used to dump excess untreated sewage. I ask Maria to stand up for our environment.