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'She was our gran as well'
MESSAGES of condolence and praise for the Queen Mother have been pouring in from civic leaders in Hampshire and people in the Basingstoke area. The death of the nation's favourite grandmother has touched the hearts of the local community and books of
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Injured man reveals horror of dog attack
A WIFE watched in horror as a bull terrier bit her husband on the face in a terrifying dog attack outside a Basingstoke shop. Bending down to pet the dog turned into a nightmare for Andrew Morgan as the bull terrier bit him on the nose and mouth, smashing
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Boy of eight learning how to save lives
SUPER swimmer Luke Budgen is only eight but he's already training to be a lifeguard. Luke is aiming high after completing a gruelling 128 lengths of Basingstoke Sports Centre's 25m pool last week, earning him the latest in a host of swimming certificates
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Sex attack suspect in dispute over identity
TWO teenage girls were ambushed by a sex attacker who attempted to rape them as they walked home late at night from a Basingstoke nightclub, a jury has been told. Winchester Crown Court heard the man first attacked one girl and then, when her friend went
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Lymington girls aim for a world title tilt
Lymington's famous legacy in youth sailing was in good hands this week after outstanding performances from some of the region's leading youngsters. Royal Lymington Yacht Club has produced some remarkable talent over the years and it was 16 year-olds Pippa
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Headley on cup tack after crushing local rivals
HEADLEY take a back from league action tomorrow as they travel to Southampton to face Sporting BTC in a semi-final of the Hampshire Intermediate Cup. Over Easter Headley kept alive their hopes of the Hampshire division two crown with a maximum six points
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Rugby players conned by April fool
EIGHT players from Basingstoke Rugby Football Club's Hampshire Cup-winning team were caught out when they fell into an April Fool's Day trap laid by their player-coach Ian Calder. Ian asked his team to report on Easter Monday - April 1 - for a tour of
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Vote for your player of the season
WHO will follow in the footsteps of Jason Bristow (pictured) and Stephen Foster - the winners of the first-ever Gazette player of the season awards last year? While outstanding Basingstoke Town defender Bristow has a chance to retain his crown, there
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Police at breaking point, warns MP
POLICE in the New Forest are "reaching breaking point" and morale is "at its lowest in 25 years", Parliament has been warned. New Forest East MP, Doctor Julian Lewis, took the complaints of officers to the House of Commons, where he had already expressed
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Tribute to a Queen
THE nation came to a standstill as the greatest funeral procession for 50 years wound its way through London today with three generations of the Royal Family following it on foot. The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Princes William and Harry were
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Action urged over parking mayhem
EASTLEIGH civic chiefs have unanimously agreed to call for an urgent officers' report on the possible introduction of parking restrictions on a main route in Chandler's Ford, in a bid to ease traffic snarl-ups. Members of the borough council's Eastleigh
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Collateral Damage (15) **
ARNIE returns to the action forum with this much-talked-about, little-seen romp in which he plays a fireman whose wife and child have been killed by a terrorist bomb. Gordy Brewer is nothing more than your average big, tough, good guy, until his family
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Kate and Leopold (12)**
MEG Ryan's back... in a romantic comedy. Ho-hum. Here she plays a hapless single female filed under Unlucky In Love. So, no change there then. Kate is a career girl desperate to clinch a deal that will win her a vice-presidency at her Manhattan agency
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Search for Dan is set to hit the road
MOTOR giant Ford has joined the hunt for missing Hamble teenager Dan Nolan, who disappeared after a late-night fishing trip with pals on New Year's Day. Despite extensive local searches and the launch of a £50,000 reward for information leading to the
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Probation officers to be trained by sex crime expe
A PSYCHOLOGIST specialising in work with sex offenders is helping Basingstoke probation officers run a programme to stop repeat sex crimes. Jo Shingler, 31, has been working in prisons - including a specialist unit for those who have killed for sexual
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Woman misses hospital date after letter blunder
A WOMAN was left fuming after she missed a hospital appointment because the letter telling her about it took 16 days to reach her home. Hannah Lock received the letter from Basingstoke hospital on the afternoon of March 21 - the day of the 9am appointment
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Last orders for late pub-crawls
A BLANKET "closed-door" policy has been introduced for Basingstoke town centre pubs in a bid to curb late night drunken rowdiness. The policy - which will stop people entering bars after 11.30pm - was requested by the police to try to reduce problems
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MacArthur's story is about to go into print
After spending four months ensconced in her house in Cowes, Ellen MacArthur is approaching the finishing line - on her new book, due for publication later this year. While based on the Isle of Wight, she has also been able to keep a close eye on the refit
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Brits slow to respond to world race
The entry list for the next Around Alone Race starting from Rhode Island later this year reveals a star-studded field in single handed racing though, as yet, not one British sailor has confirmed their participation. New organisers Clipper Ventures are
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivings: Autofreighter, ro/ro, 0130, 203; Tasco, ro/ro, 0200, 34/35; Aurora, cruise ship, 0545, 105; Autorunner, vehicle carrier, 0745, 201 link; Tampa, ro/ro, 1030, 43; MOL Precision, container, 2000, 206; OOCL Friendship, container
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Hackwood win
ANDREW James was elated after clinching his fourth Hackwood Park win in the big Easter Monday point-to-point. Riding the family horse Finnigan's Lot in the opening hunt race on a six-race card, he destroyed the field to win by a distance. "It was an unbelievable
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Town say in the title race
WITHIN the next seven days, Basingstoke Town may well have a major say in whoever triumphs in the battle for the Ryman Premier title and that elusive Conference spot. The Camrose Blues face championship-chasing Gravesend and Northfleet and Canvey Island
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Darts couple target top award
DARTS fanatic Simon Gosling has just emulated a feat achieved by his girlfriend to become Darts World player of the month. Known to his team-mates as Gossie, the 31-year-old threw a 10-dart finish in a singles in the Wednesday Night Basingstoke Invitation
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Play-off reward in derby showdown
BASINGSTOKE rugby club have the chance tomorrow to tie up a promotion play-off place when they travel to local rivals Winchester in London division one. Victory by the Down Grange side will mean that no other team can get above leaders Havant and second-placed
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Havant need just one more point
ONE point stands between Havant and the regaining of their National League status they lost three years ago - and it can be achieved tomorrow at what is likely to be a packed Hooks Lane when Norwich visit. In the biggest game for the south-east Hampshire
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Fashion profits are back in style
SOUTH coast fashion chain New Look hit another milestone on its path to recovery by forecasting better than expected full-year figures. The high street retailer said a strong second half performance in the UK and France would leave annual pre-tax profits
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A flying start at festival
Local feet in Romsey have been tapping away dramatically over the past couple of weeks to help Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society secure victory at two major drama competitions. Group members left the Eastleigh Drama Festival with a real spring
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Dallying with death Deadly Nightcap
Woolston Methodist Hall April 11 to 13 Mystery and murder most horrible come to Woolston next week courtesy of the Dalian Players. This amateur group are performing Deadly Nightcap, a thriller by a master of the genre, Francis Durbridge. This ingenious
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The Illegal Eagles
The Anvil, Basingstoke, Thursday and Southampton Guildhall, Friday... IF you thought tribute bands were all bad haircuts and cringing cover versions then you obviously haven't seen the Illegal Eagles. Led by Ray Brown, The Illegal Eagles are one of the
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Sixties are swinging again
The Yardbirds, The Troggs and The Spencer Davis Group: Portsmouth Guildhall, Tuesday... THEY'LL be rolling back the years to a golden musical era at Portsmouth Guildhall on Tuesday night when a trio of the Sixties' most popular bands celebrate the music
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Safety lapse brings ban for lorry driver
A LORRY driver has been banned from the roads after his truck's stabilising arm slid out and knocked down a cyclist. Dennis Morgan, 56, of Grange Crescent, Gosport, was convicted by a jury of dangerous driving after admitting in the witness box he had
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FIVE GAMES TO RESCUE MY WORLD CUP DREAM
Rory Delap has five games to rescue his World Cup dream - starting with the visit of former club Derby. Republic of Ireland international Delap, who has won six caps, is still hopeful of making Mick McCarthy's 23-man squad. But Saints' record signing
