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Opinion

Important lessons we can learn from history

Discover why it's important to accept that humans are fallible, and what history can tell us about our own ignorance.

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The Mix of Propaganda and Predictions

Jim Makin discusses propaganda and how that might relate to predictions made in the past.

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The Challange of Stated and Unstated Assumptions

We all make assumptions about politics, but how often do we check they are correct?

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Jim Reviews the Covid Years

This week Jim shares his reflections on the Covid pandemic - previously posted in the

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Jim’s Thoughts on Being an Independent

Jim Makin shares his thoughts on being independent with us after it was posted in the Alton Herald

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Cutting Edge Fabrics closes in Basingstoke

Cutting Edge Fabrics closed its doors this week after fifteen successful years in Basingstoke.

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Hampshire’s Gun Amnesty

It is often forgotten that there are more legitimate firearm users than there are people

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2022 Local Election Candidates Announced

We are pleased to be announcing our candidates standing across the county in May 2022!

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Open Letter to Maria Miller MP

Basingstoke's waterways are being used

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Basingstoke Town Centre Concept

Basingstoke Council have launched another

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Stop Vaccine Passports

I am opposed to the

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Public Holiday Parking in Basingstoke

Free Parking on public Holidays,

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