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Emily Roberts

Basingstoke

Senior Reporter and Head of News at Newsquest

Freelance Writer and Journalist at Freelance

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  • 4 days ago | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Emily Roberts

    Mounjaro injection pen next to its packaging. See PA Feature HEALTH Mounjaro. WARNING: This picture (Image: Alamy/PA) PRESCRIPTIONS for jabs to help people lose weight are not currently available at Basingstoke GP surgeries, and patients have been asked not to request them.   It has been reported nationally that prescriptions for Mounjaro jabs will be available at GP surgeries in England from June 23, for those who meet very strict criteria.

  • 4 days ago | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Emily Roberts

    But the tent is about as similar to a traditional circus as Sabotage by NoFit State gets. Prepare to have your mind blown. Forget slapstick comedy and clumsy clowns. Although, there were a few notable political ‘clowns’ represented by the performers wearing comical giant heads, who pranced around on stage for everyone to laugh at, much to our amusement. Sabotage doesn't build to one dramatic crescendo; the jaw-dropping wow moments happen throughout. At times, it was so exciting I forgot to breathe.

  • 6 days ago | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Emily Roberts

    As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.

  • 1 week ago | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Emily Roberts

    Bold new smartphone policy at over 30 Basingstoke schools will leave lasting legacy (Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire) MANY parents across Basingstoke will breathe a sigh of relief this week at the announcement that more than 30 primary schools are banning smartphones. In a bold new policy, Basingstoke headteachers are introducing a phased ban on smartphones in schools, set to take full effect by September 2026. As a parent, I have grave concerns about the impact of smartphones on children.

  • 1 week ago | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Emily Roberts

    Left to right: Nicki Lyddon, Great Binfields; Vicky Hopkins, Fairfields; Kayleigh Reading, Merton Junior; Amanda Westaway, Kings Furlong Junior; Rebecca Willmouth, Castle Hill; Danielle Owens, Park View; Charles Applegate, St Mark's (Image: Charles Applegate) A BOLD new policy is being introduced at more than 30 schools in Basingstoke to protect children from the dangers of smartphones.

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