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Buffalo defeat Redskins in a 'good game of hockey'
Basingstoke Buffalo 5 - Streatham Redskins 3 THE Basingstoke Buffalo won their first-ever meeting against tough London outfit Streatham Redskins on Sunday night. It was the visitors who looked set to open the scoring as Victor Somfalenau broke away, but
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Bashley keep tight lid on Cookie tin!
BASHLEY have responded to Salisbury City's interest in defender Aaron Cook by appointing him as skipper. Craig Davis, the last owner of the captain's armband, joined Salisbury in a £15,000 move last weekend and Bash boss John Robson is determined that
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Salisbury players deserve their day
THE summer of 2002 was a dark one indeed for Salisbury City. The cash-strapped Wiltshire club were in such deep trouble that they unofficially tendered their resignation to the Dr Martens League. Amid the crisis, assistant manager Tommy Killick lost his
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Make your mind up time for Mark
MANAGER Barry Blankley reckons it's 'make you mind up time' for AFC Totton midfielder Mark Clothier. The right-sided player has also signed Dr Martens League forms for Bashley and played a full 90 minutes for the Foresters in Tuesday's friendly against
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Thongs of praise could come to an untimely end
THE saucy men of Moneyfields are steeling themselves for a possible "thong song" tomorrow. After stringing together a formidable ten-match unbeaten run while sporting ladies' undies, the Copnor outfit fear the visit of mighty league leaders Winchester
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Allam is quite a bowling find
Teenager Will Allam has finished top of the Hampshire Cricket League bowling averages in his first full season for Tichborne Park in County Division 1. The Hampshire Under-17 pace bowler took 26 wickets at a personal cost of 10.62 for Tichborne, who finished
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A design for life
A SPECIAL open day was held to help boost support for a Village Design Statement project for the Odiham area. More than 60 residents attended the open day in Odiham, which was organised to encourage people to get involved in the VDS initiative. The parish
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Pottering about
A YOUNG Harry Potter fan had a magical Hallowe'en adventure when she visited the set of the latest film. Ten-year-old Elsa Dobell, of Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, became the envy of millions of children and adults alike when her parents, Tracy, 40, and
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Only victory will do for Gosport
Few people would have predicted that any match involving Gosport & Fareham would be classed as a bottom-of-the-table battle, but that is what they are embroiled in tomorrow when they visit winless Cobham. With just one win from seven starts, the men
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A Midsummer Night's Dream - RAODS
ROMSEY'S award-winning amateur company Raods are hoping for a Royal seal of approval on their next production - A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's most popular romantic comedy will be performed in front of His Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex on
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Cat on the Fiddle - Lymington Players
GETTING to know somebody by letter can be a misleading affair, as this comedy by John Dole proves. David Abbott's pen pal Mario arrives from Italy to spend some time with his English friend, but Mario is in fact a shapely brunette called Maria. David's
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Travellers told that time is running out
TRAVELLERS on a sports field next to a Southampton school have been warned that the bailiffs could move in at any time. Courts granted the city council permission to remove the group yesterday - four weeks after they first moved on to the ground next
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Aurora - One couple says: 'We'll stick to IOW'
THE CRUISE ship Aurora was last night due to sail on her next voyage, just hours after docking in Southampton. P&O Cruises bosses said there were no concerns that the private corporate party embarking on the ship for its three-day cruise around the
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Fuses at the ready for best firework display
IT'S up up and away tomorrow night for a spectacular firework display at Southampton's Mayflower Park. Thousands of people are expected to crowd into the event which is supported by the Daily Echo. The massive event is being organised by the city's Round
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Lightning strikes twice
WHEN a dredger left a gaping hole in historic Hythe Pier last Saturday, how many people recalled a very similar incident almost 20 years ago? In a bizarre case of history repeating itself, a 150ft dredging barge crashed into the end of the pier during
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Corrie star adds to the sparkle
CORONATION Street's Dev, played by Jimmi Harkinshin, launched Saturday night's fireworks bonanza, the Sky Rave, at Thruxton Circuit. Andover Round Table and the Rotary Club of Andover organised the event with Wall's Fairground, music and a spectacular
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Historic day at the airfield
SIX vintage aircraft took to the skies above Middle Wallop recently as part of an historic aircraft open day put on by the Army Air Corps to raise awareness of the air team of three helicopters and three planes. Volunteers pilot the historic aircraft
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Town ready to start a November reign
WITH two consecutive home matches to kick off November's fixtures, Ernie Howe is hoping his side can take maximum points from the haul up for grabs at the Camrose. November is a busy month for the Blues, with a mixture of league and cup matches. First
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Reading hope for a win at home
READING will be looking to get back to winning ways at the Madejski Stadium tomorrow - but will face a tough test from table-topping Wigan Athletic. And Royals go in to the match with their small squad stretched to the limit yet again. Steven Sidwell,
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Baughurst
A BARN dance, in aid of St Stephen's Church funds, will be held at Pamber Heath Hall on Saturday, November 15. Tickets cost £10, including a ploughman's supper, and are available from Ann on 0118 9816731, or Jacqueline on 0118 9814475. There will be a
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Bramley
CHRISTINGLE: This popular annual event will be celebrated at St James' Church, Bramley, on Sunday, November 23, with The Children's Society representative, the Rev Neville Biden, as the speaker. JUMBLE sale: On November 15, the Bramley Scout Group will
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Brighton Hill
On September 2, at Christ the King Church, there was a service of remembrance in memory of people known to the congregation who had departed this world. The service began with the hymn Be Thou My Vision and a reading from the 23rd psalm. My parents and
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Ellisfield/Farleigh
SOUNDS great - "Last Friday night at the Memorial Hall - it was Hallowe'en, of course - was no trick. It was a treat." That was Ellisfield's own Cecil B De Mille, Roger Graham, talking about the hall's Hallowe'en entertainment, featuring Ensemble Champagne
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Hatch Warren
NEIGHBOURCARE quiz: A reminder that the next NeighbourCare quiz night takes place on Saturday, November 15, at Hatch Warren Junior School. The entrance fee of £7 includes a supper of fish and chips or chicken and chips. To register a team, please contact
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Hook
ON November 15, Hook Village Nursery (previously Hook Community Pre-school) will be holding its 15th birthday, which will be open to all past and present students. If you are a past attendee, contact Kate either in the nursery or on 764912.
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Oakley
OAKLEY Woodlands Group work parties are planned for Cowdown Copse on Wednesday, November 12. The work starts at 10am and ends at 1pm, and refreshments and tools will be provided. On Saturday, November 15, the Andover Road Village Hall committee is holding
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Oakridge/South View
MORE this week from the Oakridge Hall For All. The hall is becoming very much part of the Oakridge area and is being used during the day by quite a number of organisations. I hope that as soon as the regeneration work is completed, the access to the hall
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Old Basing
APPEAL: Do you or did you know a Cathy McCallum, who attended St Nicholas School, Fleet, about 40 years ago? With her family, she used to live at Hatch Lane, Old Basing. It is thought that her name is now Cathy Brown, and has perhaps left the area. If
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Popley
CHURCH website: St Gabriel's Church's website has been updated at www.stgabrielsbasingstoke.org.uk
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Sherfield-on-Loddon
RACE Night, in aid of charity, is being held next Saturday, November 15. This event is being organised by Kym Turvey, and is her main fundraiser since she did her skydive. The proceeds are for the Hearing Aid department at NHH. This will be great fun
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Tadley
CHRISTMAS bazaar: At The Salvation Army Hall, Mulfords Hill, on Saturday, November 15, from 10am. Also on November 15, the Kennet Valley artists are holding a winter art exhibition at Heath End Village hall, from 10am to 4pm. DATES for your diary: Events
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Saints play for pride at Reebok
Saints midfielder Rory Delap has called on his teammates to prove last week's poor display against Manchester City was a one-off. The Republic of Ireland international admitted that he couldn't understand why things had gone so wrong in the 2-0 St Mary's
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SEABISCUIT (PG)
SEABISCUIT is an inspirational and life-affirming true story of triumph and heroism set during the economic crash which brought 1930s America to its knees. Following the death of his son, businessman Charles Howard (Jeff Bridges) rebuilds his life with
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CINEMA LISTINGS
Films showing in the Hampshire region until 13th November. ALIEN: DIRECTOR'S CUT (15): Re-release of the classic 1979 sci-fi horror starring Sigourney Weaver. Despite being over 20 years old, this film still has the ability to shock, with the chest-buster
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Lost in the translation
Richard III, Haymarket Theatre, November 6, 2003 THE decision to put Richard III on at the Haymarket in French could be seen as either brave or foolhardy. Ultimately, the success or otherwise, of the play depends on the production and, in this case, it
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Expert on living with three floors
WHEN it comes to selling three-storey, flexible living house designs at Cliddesden Reach, Fiona Creed will know more than the average sales negotiator. Fiona, who works at Cliddesden Reach, bought the three-storey Crondall show home at Bryant Homes' Elvetham
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Successful sales staff recognised at awards
INVOLVEMENT in 300 new homes sales at four developments over five years put Bryant Homes' negotiator Eve Lloyd in the spotlight at the developers' national sales conference. Gold medal athlete Kriss Akabusi presented Eve with her trophy (pictured) and
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Victorian village cottage
SINCE being built in the Victorian era, a village cottage has been extended into a spacious three-bedroomed family home, which stands in a 180ft-deep garden. Simply known as The Cottage, the property is in the village of Monk Sherborne and is selling
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Contemporary character
CONTEMPORARY dcor has added to the character one of Basingstoke's older-style semi-detached homes. The house is on Winchester Road and selling through haart estate agents with a price tag of £249,950 for three-bedroomed accommodation, with a modern, shared
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'Exceptional' extensions
EXTENSIONS have turned a 1930s-built ex-hospital worker's house into a four-bedroomed home that estate agents Carson and Company describe as "exceptional". Now a four-bedroomed semi-detached house, the property is in Dunsford Crescent, Basingstoke, and
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Gandhi Restaurant, 163 High Street, Winchester
THE Gandhi has been feeding Winchester's curry habit for years. Situated in the Broadway, opposite the historic city's Guildhall, it is packed on a weekend night, with a healthy turnover the rest of the time. One of the top selling points of this unpretentious
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Cherries wary of a cup upset
WARREN Cummings insists Cherries must pull out all the stops in order to justify their tag as odds-on favourites to progress in the FA Cup. Cummings is in line to make a belated debut in the competition when Cherries host Division 3 underdogs Bristol
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Council launches new three-year strategy
BASINGSTOKE council this week launched a three-year planning strategy for its budget and the running of the borough. The radical change in style by the Labour-Liberal Democrat administration was revealed on Wednesday. Details of the three-year plan will
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Brave sailor's bid for new medal
A WAR veteran is fighting a final battle for his old comrades in a bid to get them honoured for their heroic missions to Russia during the Second World War. Roy Dykes, 83, was a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy and among the men involved in dangerous
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Milkman hit by drink-drive ban
A MILKMAN is to lose his job after being banned for drink-driving. Tony Manton, of Paddock Road, South Ham, Basingstoke, has been a milkman for the last 15 years but can no long carry out deliveries after magistrates banned him from driving for 12 months
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Triple recognition for infant school
PUPILS and staff at a Basingstoke school are celebrating a triple success after a year of triumph. In the last 12 months, Merton Infant School, in Romsey Close, Popley, has received three prestigious awards. The first came when it was one of 50 schools
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Anti-hump stance of Tory election hopeful
THE Conservative prospective Parliamentary candidate for Basingstoke has declared war on road humps. Maria Miller launched a "hump-free" campaign this week against what she sees as a current "obsession" with dealing with speed reduction by installing
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: Autosky, ro/ro, 0145; 43; Neptune Dynamis, ro/ro, 0230, 25 Link; Autofreighter, ro/ro, 0500, 201/2; Caronia, passenger, 0630, 38/9; Mol Solution, container carrier, AM, 205; Euro Phoenix, general cargo, 1400, STC; Nedlloyd
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The Mikado - Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society
Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society return to the timeless Gilbert and Sullivan classic The Mikado for their autumn show, on now at The Point in Eastleigh. This show is special to Eoms members, as in February 1937 it was the first that the society
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The Rocky Monster Show - Copythorne Amateur Theatrical Society
NOT to be confused with Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show, this musical, which opens tonight in Cadnam, takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the Hammer Horror genre. Mike Bailey, chairman of Cats, says: "Think Frankenstein, add a bit of Rocky Horror and
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Calling all am-dram enthusiasts
The Daily Echo is looking for reliable readers with a love of the theatre to join the Curtain Call review team. If you know about theatre and can express your opinion about a show - good or bad - in the written word, we want to hear from you. You must
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BABY DIES AFTER 999 DELAY
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into why it took almost an hour for an ambulance to reach a Hampshire mother giving birth to a premature baby that later died. No local crews were available to come to the assistance of Helen Mazzoni-Dalton when she
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New strike by gang targeting drivers
MOTORISTS were warned to be on their guard today after a second car driver was targeted by a gang of youths in Southampton. Police urged drivers to continue on their journey if approached by the group which is believed to be behind two similar attacks
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70% proof
NEARLY 70 per cent of stores sold alcohol to underage children during an undercover operation staged by Southampton police and trading standards officials. Out of 19 licensed premises targeted during the half term campaign, staff at 14 were happy to hand
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End of the road?"
ALL REVVED UP!: Laura Squires from LA Fitness in Shirley checks the stress level of Mark Mayes in the roadworks. Echo picture by Stuart Martin. Order no: hnvzc4l4 ROAD chiefs in Southampton have vowed that major roadworks which have snarled up one of
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Woman falls under train and survives
A WOMAN fell in front of a moving train at Eastleigh station and survived. Seconds before the incident on Tuesday night, the unnamed woman was talking on a mobile phone. Then she ran forward and plunged on to the track. The train driver spotted the woman
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Power to the people!
TODAY is the last day to ensure the hero in your life has the recognition they deserve by entering them in the Daily Echo-backed Power FM Local Hero awards. The nomination forms that have been appearing in the Daily Echo must be returned to the radio
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Calling time on yobbos
TESTWAY Housing is hosting a special seminar early next month targeting nuisance and anti-social behaviour. Residents are being invited to the meeting to find out what it's like tackling the issues on the front line. Testway Housing manager Ivor Evans
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Richard takes on challenge
AFTER losing his sight six years ago, community man Richard Lovell is relishing his new challenge as chairman of the Hampshire Association for the Care of the Blind. Richard, who lives in Barton Stacey, carries out many voluntary roles in the Andover
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New lord takes over the manorial duties
STOCKBRIDGE'S lord of the manor has handed over the keys to his successor and is making a new start in France. Outgoing resident Chris-topher Robathan recommended that His Honour Judge Guy Boney QC should take over the appointment - having lived in Stockbridge
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Baby, that's sum fundraising
A CASINO evening and raffle at the Royal Oak in Charlton in aid of the special care baby unit at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester have so far raised £1,250 - with more money to come. Theressa Fraser from Andover is raising funds for the
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These carrots are tops!
A HUSBAND and wife team from Whitchurch have won a coveted award for their organic vegetables. Mandy Wright and Steve Forster, who own Harroway Organic Gardens, saw their bolero carrot scoop top prize in the fresh fruit and vegetables category of the
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Residents' fresh plea for speed cameras
OVERTON residents have repeated their requests for police to use speed cameras to tackle the continuing traffic problems in the village. A London Road resident told parish councillors that cars and motorbikes travel from the traffic lights and up Overton
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Blue
GET ready to scream - top boy band Blue are coming to Bournemouth this week. Duncan, Lee, Simon and Antony, aka Blue, have gone from strength to strength recently, becoming one of the most bankable acts around. Their debut album, All Rise, hit the number
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Bill Wyman and The Rhythm Kings
Rock and roll icon and former Rolling Stones bassist BILL WYMAN talks to SALLY CHURCHWARD about his musical rebirth as the driving force behind The Rhythm Kings... YOU MIGHT imagine that travelling the world in a top band would be every musician's dream
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Status Quo
FORGET The Darkness. If you want to hear some genuine old-school British rock, dig out your denim and head to Portsmouth this week. Status Quo will be rockin' all over the world - well, Portsmouth Guildhall, anyway - as part of their Riffs tour. One of
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Paul Carrack
FRESH from touring the States with former Beatle Ringo Starr, Paul Carrack is on the road with a 33-date UK tour which brings him to Bournemouth this week. The former Ace, Squeeze and Mike and the Mechanics keyboard player, singer and songwriter will
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Row over bumpy road to nowhere
IS it too much to ask? All the residents of a Sarisbury Green cul-de-sac want is for their road to be made up with a Tarmac surface. Instead, this is the boggy, bumpy mess filled with potholes they have to walk and drive through every day. Now, after
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Club requests a show of support
THE Basingstoke Town FC Supporters Club is appealing to fans for increased backing to enable it to continue providing help in the variety of ways it already does at the Camrose. Over the last 15 years, the Supporters Club has financed the following projects
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Worries over Whitchurch clash
SKIPPER Gary Stockwell is doubtful for tomorrow's important league clash against visiting Downton. The defender limped off during the Longmeadow outfit's 6-1 defeat at Moneyfields on Tuesday night. Injury duo James Scrivens and Pas Suntah will still be
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Brookvale
SO, I've washed the green dye out of my hair, removed the heavy, dark nail varnish and promised to keep my horns covered for another year. The pumpkin is growing a beard and decorated night skies will soon be over. What shall we do now? Let's see... CIRCUIT
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Chineham
CHRIST Church, Reading Road, upcoming events: On Saturday, November 8, worship leader Jim Bailey will be hosting a family roadshow with the Spicy Camel Muppets, from 4pm until 5.30pm. You are invited to go and join in at the church. Jim uses amazing and
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Cliddesden
CHRISTMAS shopping is a definite theme in the village this month. A SHOPPING opportunity is provided by the Traidcraft sale at St Leonard's Church on Saturday, November 22, from 10am until noon. Gifts, food stuffs, cards and wrapping paper are all on
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Kempshott
JUMBLE sale: Starts at 10.30am, at Kempshott Village Hall, off Pack Lane, on Saturday, November 15. Proceeds will go to the Hampshire Care Association for the Blind. DES and Mel: On Tuesday, November 18, would you like to go along and be in the audience
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Kingsclere
PARISH council news: Mrs Barbara Smith has now started work with the parish council and will take over as parish clerk at the end of the year. Two councillors have resigned this month - Phillip Rudin, due to pressure of his main work, and Tracey Foster
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Rotherwick
MY kingdom for a horse (or two), although after the battle you'll need some-where to put them to bed! Rooks Farm in Rotherwick has recently had grazing and stabling for a pair of equine friends made available, with a handy five-acre field next door to
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Silchester
CHEESE and wine party: Next Friday, November 14, in the hall. There will be over 20 different cheeses to be sampled along with the usual supply of wine. Tickets cost £4 and are available from 0118 9700349 or 0118 9700533. QUIZ night: Are you a quiz addict
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Aurora - One couple says: 'We'll stick to IOW'
THE CRUISE ship Aurora was last night due to sail on her next voyage, just hours after docking in Southampton. P&O Cruises bosses said there were no concerns that the private corporate party embarking on the ship for its three-day cruise around the
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STRACH: I'M HAPPY FOR KEVIN
Gordon Strachan says he's 'delighted' Kevin Davies has rediscovered his scoring touch at Bolton - despite releasing him in the summer. Davies, who left for nothing at the end of last season once his Saints contract expired, will be hoping to prove a point
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Jones likely to stay in
PAUL JONES looks likely to keep his place in goal for tomorrow's match with Bolton after Antti Niemi only returned to training yesterday. A minor groin injury forced the Finn off at half-time in the Carling Cup win at Bristol City and ruled him out of
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Test-driving the Saab 9-3
FOR years Saab has produced some of the most sought-after convertibles - distinctive and classy head-turners that hardly date and consequently suffer minimal depreciation. Produced in limited numbers, they are sporting yet safely robust, exotic yet affordable
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Rose's game is affected by flu bug
A FLU-RIDDEN Justin Rose was unable to end his 2003 European Tour campaign on the winning note he aimed for in Spain last week. Illness meant the 23-year-old was never on top of his game competing in the Volvo Masters at Valderrama. Rose travelled to
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On top of the world
TEENAGE sensation Claire Spreadbury has sent shockwaves through her sport after becoming the Ladies Under-25 World Indoor Bowls Champion. The Loddon Vale bowler was crowned champion despite being the youngest player, at just 15, in the Ladies event held
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THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS
WHEN a film is a sequel, it's very hard to judge it outside of its franchise. And holding The Matrix Revolutions up next to The Matrix for comparison, the words that spring to mind are 'huge disappointment'. Revolutions has less the feel of a sequel than
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IN AMERICA (15)
STAGE director and playwright Jim Sheridan has forged an incredibly successful career in film with his heart-warming and provocative snapshots of Irish life, both at home and abroad. For his latest feature, Sheridan once again looks back to the past but
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BATTLE ROYALE (18)
IF YOU loved Kill Bill Vol. 1 and want to see some of the films that inspired it, you could do a lot worse than starting with Japanese blood-fest Battle Royale. The 2000 film not only contains an equally high body count, with plenty of grisly deaths but
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Deadline for entry to Basingstoke Business Awards is extended
BASINGSTOKE prides itself on being a thriving commercial centre, with a diverse economic base, entrepreneurial business leaders and a skilled workforce. And all of this is celebrated each year with the borough's Business Awards. Now time is fast running
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Odds-on for success
A BASINGSTOKE businessman is hoping to take a cut of the multi-billion pound betting cake with the launch of a new website this week. Ian Davies, 40, of Packenham Road, has set up his own internet betting exchange service with the aim of giving punters
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Annexe potential
OWNERS who have upgraded and modernised an Oakley home over the last 10 to 15 years have put their detached house on the market with Lane Fox for around £625,000. Cedar Lodge is set in about an acre of mature gardens in Barn Lane and its detached double
