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Buffalo release their grip on national title
Basingstoke Buffalo 4, Invicta Dynamos 7 THE Basingstoke Buffalo gave league champions Invicta Dynamos a run for their money on Saturday but ended up losing. The Gowrings/Safeway-backed side will now try to bounce back on Sunday (6.30pm) and complete
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City boss Neil slams 'ludicrous' demands
WINCHESTER City's Sydenhams Wessex League meeting with Portland United tonight will be the eighth game in 20 strength-sapping days for the FA Vase finalists. Yet manager Neil Hards hasn't heard a whimper of complaint from his tired troops as they home
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New chief is on the way
SENIOR officials at Basingstoke RFC hope to announce the club's new director of rugby by the final home game of the season. Current director of rugby Ian Calder was told last week his contract would not be extended when it runs out at the end of May.
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Freshwater Angling: Naylor is set for grand Reel Care prize
KINGS Toyota Garry Naylor goes into Sunday's final of The Reel Care Winter Series with a great chance of collecting the £1,000 first prize. Throughout the winter, 60 of the area's top match anglers have fought tooth and nail and the top seven on points
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County bosses in row over NZ trip
A row has broken out over a trip to New Zealand by a Hampshire county councillor and a social services chief. Executive member for social care, Felicity Hindson, and assistant director of social services, Steve Love, could face a reprimand from council
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Driver dies in crash with coach
A 18-year-old died at the wheel when her car collided with a coach carrying schoolchildren. The accident, which happened at 1.40pm on Friday in last week, closed the A32 at Wickham, between Budden's Lane and the Roebuck Inn, for five hours. The dead driver
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Scrapheap scavengers
The Southampton Scrapstore collects offcut materials from local firms and watches members weave their magic... PLASTIC tubes, bottle tops, bits of polystyrene and odd pieces of foam. To a lot of people it's just scrap. More often than not it will end
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Sky's the limit
Dental nurses, Stacy Taylor and Melanie Aubert, will be hoping for a soft landing as they descend from 12,000ft in a tandem parachute jump for charity. Stacy (23), from Stanmore, and Melanie (32), from Southampton, work at Bickley & Forster, the NHS
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SHAMBLES
A COLLAPSE in Hampshire's postal service has provoked widespread fury across the county. Royal Mail has been reduced to a second-class service by a massive belt-tightening exercise. Postmen are failing to deliver on time after sweeping changes introduced
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Childcare boon for working parents
A NEW childcare centre in Southampton will be a godsend for working mums and dads. The Trust Taplins Centre in Millbrook opened its doors this week to provide much-needed day care places for NHS staff and families living in the area. Organisers hope the
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Health issues under microscope
THE biggest ever public consultation on health in Southampton is under way. Questionnaires are being delivered to every household in a bid to gauge people's thoughts on how the city can be made happy and healthier. Forms are due to go through every letterbox
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Testing the water for closer links
TEST Valley Borough Council will be staging a special consultation in Andover Guildhall on 30 April. Its aim is to test the water over a scheme to work closer with the community. The council is investigating the possibility of launching a compact - an
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School head launches crackdown on litter
WINTON School headteacher Andrew Smith has launched a crackdown on litter in a bid to tackle the growing problem of rubbish in the grounds. Mr Smith says rubbish has accumulated over many years and is lying half buried as plants and roots grow up through
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On the run for school
MEMBERS of Hurstbourne Tarrant Primary School Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) are set to run the Bracknell half marathon on 25 April to raise funds for the school. Ashley Curless, Sarah Tilley and Tracey Christy have been training to raise funds
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Les takes a long hike
A 67-year-old Andover man is set to walk the 875 miles from Lands End to John O'Groats to raise money for charity. Les Morgan of Valencia Way, starts his mammoth walk on 15 April. The marathon is one of four childhood ambitions. "Another one of those
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Squadron get rowing
WHEN the rowing got tough, the 670 Squadron students at Middle Wallop got rowing. In a team effort to buy new play equipment for Wallop Primary School, trainee pilots took part in a 24-hour rowathon. The marathon fundraising session pitted the squadron
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Taking centre stage for crisis centre cash
A SHOW that is sure to appeal to all music fans will also be giving a boost to the Andover Crisis and Support Centre. Organised by the Anton Rotary Club, 'Songs from the Shows' promises to be a glorious evening of mixed entertainment that will combine
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RUGBY UNION: Hampshire League round up...
Alresford clinch Division 2 title Nomads 10, Alresford 17 ALRESFORD completed a remarkable two years by being promoted to Hampshire Division 1 for the first time in their short history last weekend. Nomads took second place and will join them next season
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Town under pressure to qualify for league
THE race to secure a top-13 finish and place in the new Conference South league is hotting up for Town. The vital three points gained on Saturday by the 3-0 win at Heybridge Swifts helped Ernie Howe's side close the gap on their nearest rivals for the
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Baughurst
SKITTLES: The Tadley branch of North West Hampshire Conservative Association held a very successful skittles and supper event at the Hurst Leisure Centre last Saturday. EASTER Services: At St Paul's, Ashford Hill, there is Good Friday Liturgy and Holy
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Chineham
PARISH council news: Two of the main talking points were litter control/management and A33 traffic issues, especially problems relating to the Thornhill lights. A resident attending the meeting felt that there was no evidence of serious action by the
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Cliddesden
SUBSCRIPTIONS: Annual subscriptions for the "100 Club" are due now, and new members are most welcome. Membership costs £12 per year or you can pay £1 per month. Each month, half of the total proceeds is paid out in prizes and the other half goes towards
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Hatch Warren
EASTER services: A quick reminder about the following times for services at Immanuel with St Mark's during the Easter weekend. The Good Friday Service of Reflection begins at 6.30pm, while on Easter Sunday, a Celebration Service with Holy Communion is
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Oakley
JUMBLE sales: There is no sale tomorrow, but on Saturday, April 17, Oakley and Deane WI is holding a sale in East Oakley Village Hall. The sale starts at 2pm, and there will be a raffle and a tombola. Jumble can be left at the hall after 10am, or if you
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Old Basing
APOLOGIES to all: Pam and I went off to sunnier climes in January. We stopped longer than intended - three months instead of eight weeks. Very many thanks to George Kirk, who did an excellent job filling in for me. RUTH Parsons: While in Tenerife, we
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Rotherwick
PETE Storey: Gimme a length of that hair... just like the musical, that's what Pete Storey is preparing to do, in aid of the Rotherwick Scouts! Many will know Pete's long, flowing locks and luxurious beard, but the time has come for a clean sweep. There's
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Sherfield-on-Loddon
TETRA: The action group has held its first meeting and action is planned. Details to be announced later. Gill Fearon said: "The mast antennas have been moved so they face the village and the range is 2km, so the whole village is in the firing line." EVERGREENS
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Silchester
SILCHESTER Association: At the AGM last Friday, Anne-Marie Dalton was re-elected chairman, and Deborah Hall, secretary. The chairman thanked the outgoing treasurer, Tony Stanley, and Howard Wilkinson was elected the new treasurer. After a busy year there
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Tadley
GOOD Friday: Churches Together Around Tadley's Walk of Witness leaves St Mary's, Newchurch Road, at 10am, and proceeds along Bishopswood Road shops, down Franklin Avenue to the library and on to The Salvation Army Hall, for a service at about 11am. All
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Chef Thompson turns rally star
TV CHEF Antony Worrall Thompson (above) has won the first Sacla' Italia Fiat 500 rally, in a car with red peppers painted on the bonnet, while television cookery rival Phil Vickery came a close second. The contest took place in the lanes and byways around
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Rose is ready to master Augusta
GOLF ace Justin Rose has set off on his quest for the coveted Green Jacket as he takes part in the first Major of the season - the US Masters. The aura of the US Masters and the Eden-esque Augusta National is created by amen corner, amazing golf, aromatic
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Air show to feature launch of new hub
NORTH Hampshire is to have a new Enterprise Hub, to be launched at this year's Farnborough International Air Show. Enterprise Hubs are a key component of the South East England Development Agency's strategy to increase the survival rate of young companies
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A man who is frequently Kenneth
ACTOR David Benson, known for his portrayals of Noel Coward, comes to Basingstoke's Central Studio on Friday, June 11, from 7.45pm. However, he's not performing as Coward but as his other speciality, Kenneth Williams, in Think No Evil Of Us - My Life
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Get caught up in an appealing yarn
I REMEMBER seeing the film adaptation of Charlotte's Web at primary school and being rather affected by the subject matter. I think bacon lost its appeal for some time! Now the tale is coming to the Haymarket stage in Basingstoke, courtesy of Watershed
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How looks can be deceiving
VIEWERS of this mid-terrace house in the South Ham area of Basingstoke will find a real "wow" factor waiting for them. There is nothing specific about the outside of the house (pictured above) to give away what the vendors, who are selling through Redwoods
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Average house prices show small increase
THE average price for buying a roof over your head in Basingstoke now stands at £185,547. And the figure tells a different story to the headlines that say the residential market is still in an upward spiral. Figures taken from the sales register of The
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Private home that serves a purpose
SHERFIELD End was built as a servants' quarter wing to a listed Victorian country house - but in the less grand days of the 21st century it makes a beautiful private home. This week's Gazette Property front page says Dreweatt Neate is "babysitting" the
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: CFF Seine, ro/ro, 0530, 25; Tristan, vehicle, 0730, 34/35; Safmarine Asia, container, 0800, No 7 Dry Dock; Autofreighter, ro/ro, 0830, 201; CMA CGM Pasteur, container, 1100, 204; Triton Highway, ro/ro, 1330, 202; Autostar,
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Factory pay dispute over
A PAY dispute involving hundreds of striking workers at one of the south's biggest aerospace factories is over. Blue-collar employees at Aerostructures in Hamble, near Southampton, voted by a slender majority to accept a four per cent pay increase for
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Coach cameras enhance security
A FAMILY coach company in Hampshire has installed surveillance cameras on five of its vehicles following a successful one-year trial. Lucketts Travel, based at Fareham, is thought to be one of the first coach firms in the country to use the security-enhancing
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Next year's show will be the place to be scene
FOLLOWING the phenomenal success of last month's Gazette Job Scene Roadshow, a number of organisations have already started to book stands at next year's event. Barker Personnel Services, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Magistrates Court, Office Angels,
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Cathedral city 'carrot-munchers' easy prey for London drug dealers
Drug dealers from London are targeting Winchester, increasing the availability of hard drugs such as heroin and crack cocaine. The problem has been highlighted by the conviction of London criminals who raided a Winchester shop. On Tuesday, at the Winchester
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The cup that cheers...
The Webb-Ellis Trophy, better-known as the World Rugby Cup, takes pride of place at Winchester's Great Hall as the county council hosts a reception as part of the Rugby Football Union's nationwide "Sweet Chariot Tour" to mark England's victory. Hampshire
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Teething troubles blamed for post chaos
A postal system in chaos is causing delivery people to leave the service at Eastleigh,Winchester and Southampton. The trouble, according to the Communications Workers' Union, is that it has not been thought through and it puts a great workload on postmen
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Warm tributes for caring threesome
A carer from The Old Parsonage Brendoncare Home, Otterbourne, and two staff from the charity's central office in nearby Winchester have won awards. They were presented at an event to mark Brendoncare's 20th anniversary, coinciding with the unveiling of
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Parish pressing for pow-wow with planners
A parish council has given city planners an ultimatum either to meet them before the end of the month or see them in court. Twyford Parish Council is demanding talks over the Northfields Farm site, operated by Humphrey Farms, off Hazeley Road. Winchester
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The lesson: speed kills
A 21-year-old, who was killed when his car careered into a tree beside the A33 at Micheldever, may have been driving at almost 100mph. A Winchester inquest heard how Benjamin Waterman, from East Stratton, had a reputation for driving too fast. He had
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Review: Physical theatre proves a moving experience
Gone to Earth - The Nuffield, Southampton. IF THE idea of 'modern' theatre sends a shiver down your spine, it's time for you to think again. Shared Experience theatre company combine modern techniques, including dance and physical theatre, a bold set
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Review: A right carry on off stage, pure filth on!
Sinderella, The Mayflower, Southampton BARELY two months after making Aladdin, The Mayflower's most popular panto to date, Jim Davidson is back and packing in the punters. But the question on everbody's lips last night was - has he split up with his girlfriend
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New arrests in football rioting case
MORE raids were carried out in Hampshire this morning in a bid to track down hooligans who rioted at the derby match between Southampton and Portsmouth last month. Four people including a 14-year-old boy, a 37-year-old man and two 17-year-old men were
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Firemen's agony
FIRE chiefs have come under attack after launching yet another attempt to overturn a ruling that they wrongly sacked four firefighters. Their three-year battle to confirm the dismissals of the four men was dealt a massive blow last month when a second
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Help us to reach end of the wall
WORKERS at a Southampton doctors' surgery are sending out an SOS for sponsorship to help pay for a fundraising exercise in aid of Leukaemia Busters. Motivated by the Calendar Girls film the four friends, who all work at the Victor Street surgery in Shirley
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Centre is poised for revamp approval
A MILLION-pound revamp of accommodation at Calshot Activities Centre has moved a step closer after council officials approved the scheme. Work on a new accommodation block is planned to start later this year, with completion scheduled for April 2005.
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Bank on us to top up the tins tally
BOSSES at a top bank have pledged to boost supplies at Southampton's Basics Bank by matching tin for tin any food collected by their staff. More than 50 staff at Barclays Bank's Ocean Village office are to take part in the Daily Echo's Back to Basics
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Crumbs! It's a dream trip Down Under for Rose
AFTER 25 years' loyal service, most companies would present staff with a small token of appreciation - such as a carriage clock. But a Southampton bakery has set a new standard for generosity. There were tears of joy and disbelief when Rosemary Nand's
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Doctors end night call outs
PATIENTS accessing out-of-hours medical care will see major changes in July following a new contract which allows GPs to opt out of the 'red-eye' shift. From 1 July Andover people will no longer be able to contact their GPs between 11pm and 8am but a
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Easter bonnet parade
AN Easter bonnet parade was staged at Andover's Rookwood School by children from the reception class to year two. All the youngsters made the bonnets themselves and sang Easter songs in front of proud parents. Emily Schubart-Welch, aged five, won the
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Drop-in surgery
KING Arthur's Way residents in Andover are being invited to a community surgery for help and advice on housing or neighbourhood problems. The first surgery was held last month in response to requests from residents. The drop-in sessions take place at
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FOOTBALL: Hampshire Intermediate Cup - semi-final
Common set up final place Colden Common 1 Paulsgrove 0 (aet) COLDEN Common made it to the final of the Hampshire Intermediate Cup, but they had to battle all the way in a blood-and-thunder semi-final against Paulsgrove last Saturday afternoon. Brimming
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Our kids have a right to play out
PARENTS in Andover's Camelot Close are being forced to keep their children indoors because older teenagers are ruling the estate. Most evenings, residents claim, around 10 to 15 teenagers gather in front of their homes playing ball games. The constant
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Youngsters offered chance to give it larger
YOUNGSTERS can get more than eggs this Easter by learning new skills and having fun in Andover. Testway Housing has joined forces with Test Valley Borough Council and Hampshire County Council's arts and heritage team to bring new opportunities to the
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Songs that'll raise the dead!
SINGER Juliet Turner is set to cause a storm when she performs songs from her new album Season of the Hurricane in Southampton next week. The rising star, who begins her UK tour at The Brook on Sunday, April 18, already boasts some impressive credentials
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'We'll hunt youd down' pledge
CRIME in the Tidworth and Ludgershall area rose for the first time in eight years during the last year, parish councillors have been told. The number of crimes rose by more than 15 per cent in the year ending 31 March 2004 but police say they are going
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RUGBY UNION: London League - Division Two South
Survival hopes still flicker as Winchester make it three in a row Winchester 6, Gosport & Fareham 5 NUNS ROAD was not a place for the faint-hearted last Saturday as these two old rivals locked horns in a bruising encounter that left Winchester the
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Review: The Rutles - The Brook, Southampton
ANYONE not familiar with the 1978 Beatles film parody The Rutles would have been a bit puzzled by this gig, but The Brook was packed with people who obviously knew all about this Eric Idle-conceived show which has become a legend. Ex-Bonzo Neil Innes
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Eastleigh & District Primary Schools' cross country
Youngsters get the feel of running cross country Almost 200 young people from eight schools took part in the inaugural cross country league organised by Eastleigh and District Primary Schools Sports Association. Supported by Eastleigh Borough Council
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Folk festival may have to move
FAREHAM'S popular folk festival may have to move out of the borough next year. Organisers are saying the event is too expensive to stage. Peter Chegwyn, who has run the Gosport and Fareham Folk Festival since it began 13 years ago, says it costs too much
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Town boss sets target
ERNIE Howe has told his Basingstoke Town side that nothing less than six points will do from their two Easter weekend fixtures. Town face Hitchin at the Camrose tomorrow and on Easter Monday travel to Bognor Regis Town. Positive results in the brace of
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Bramley
THE Vyne: Apologies, the Easter Egg Hunt is, of course, this Sunday, not on Thursday as previously stated, and is from 10am to 3pm. No need to book, just turn up. PAST Times: The film evening, organised by Bramley and Romans Floral Society on March 26
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Brighton Hill
BRIGHTON Hill Pre-school children and staff enjoyed an Easter Hat Parade on March 31. Parents and children had created many beautiful Easter bonnets for the young ones to wear for the parade. Children had also coloured pictures, and their art work and
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Ellisfield/Farleigh
SPRING show: A total of 242 entries in the horticultural society's spring show was, according to Ted Dowson, "a record number, and the quality was very high too". The cup winners for the highest number of points in the vegetable and flower classes were
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Kingsclere
CAKE sale: If you are a devotee of home-made cakes, then you can over-indulge tomorrow. The cake making team is holding a sale of cakes for Easter at the Village Club tomorrow, from 10am until sold out. SPRING show: If you have some daffodils left in
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Oakridge/South View
NORDEN Ward surgery: The next one will be on Saturday, April 17, at the Methodist Church, at 11.30am. This is an opportunity for you to meet your local councillors. COMMUNITY wardens: If you have not met them, why not make contact with them on 01256 845508
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Probe continues after hazardous chemical leak in port
AN investigation is continuing at Southampton docks after a chemical spill meant eight people having to go to hospital. Two workers were detained overnight after the leak at the city's container terminal on Tuesday morning while six others were sent away
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Snap up a bargain at spring clear out
IF you're in the market for a Swedish beauty, you'd be mad not to book a date with local Volvo dealer Alan Gibson. The firm, based in London Road, is having a spring clear out of its S40 and V40 models in preperation for the arrival of the replacement
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Italian stallions to woo crowds at all-new show
FERRARI and Maserati will take the new-look British motor show by storm in May when the two firms give three fresh models their public debut. Both brands - which are part of the same Italian company, owned by Fiat - will exhibit together at The Sunday
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Buy blooms with a clear conscience
FAIRTRADE food and drinks have become familiar household goods - but Fairtrade flowers are now being imported from Africa by a local company. World Flowers, based at Lodge Farm in North Warnborough, is importing cut flowers from farms in Kenya that have
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British Gas title goes to local man
A TADLEY man has been named the British Gas Service Engineer of the Year. Ian Cottrell secured the title after winning one of only six places in the national final. Colleagues from British Gas in Basingstoke are now cheering the 29-year-old rugby playing
