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NEWCASTLE 2 - SAINTS 1
AND SO it seems another decent result has provided another false dawn in Saints' season. As has so often been the case in this poor campaign, just when it seemed there was increased hope and a chance for some added optimism, it fell flat at the first
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City standing in Gosport's way
WHEN Mick Marsh emigrates to Spain at the end of the season he would dearly love to leave Gosport with a one-way ticket to the Ryman League. But he fears their path to promotion will be blocked again by defending champions Winchester City who, with their
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Poole take good advantage of a rainy day
POOLE Town clawed back another two points on runaway leaders Lymington Town on a day when half of the Division 2 programme was surprisingly washed out by overnight rain. In fact, Poole were indebted to their groundsman Dick Thomas who had spent four hours
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Vanity Fair (PG)
GROWING up poor in London, Becky Sharp (Reese Witherspoon) defies her poverty-stricken background and ascends the social ladder alongside her best friend, Amelia. Stylishly modern costume drama, directed by Mira Nair and co-starring Gabriel Byrne.
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NEWCASTLE 2 - SAINTS 1
AND SO it seems another decent result has provided another false dawn in Saints' season. As has so often been the case in this poor campaign, just when it seemed there was increased hope and a chance for some added optimism, it fell flat at the first
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Paris Smith & reshuffle
ONE of Southampton's regional law firms has undergone a management reshuffle as it takes the 187-year-old business forward over the next decade. Paris Smith & Randall, employing more than 180 people in the city, sees Richard Smith take over from Malcolm
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Daly's late try makes all the difference
Fareham Heathens almost took their Hampshire Two table-topping hosts Aldershot & Fleet too lightly in their friendly clash but just managed to squeeze out a 19-17 victory thanks to a snapping Jamie Daly try as time ran out. With the league taking
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Kind word for big brother
Newcastle boss Rob Andrew paid tribute to Jonny Wilkinson's little-known brother Mark following the Falcons' 25-17 victory over Newport-Gwent that put his side through to the last eight of the Heineken Cup for the first time. Former Australia full-back
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Alive and kicking, but needing funds
A HYTHE kickboxing club is appealing for sponsors after a fire believed to have been started by arsonists destroyed £4,000 of its equipment. The blaze razed the Queen Elizabeth II Sports Hall in Blackfield to the ground in September 2003. The Hythe Dragons
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Winchester Business Excellence Awards
The atmosphere was buzzing as a packed audience took to their seats for the launch of the Winchester Business Excellence Awards on Wednesday. City centre manager, Graham Love, welcomed the mayor, Cecily Sutton, members of the business community, sponsors
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It's a state-of-the-art Crusader ambulance
"We will use it with pride," says Val Stone, president of Alresford's St John Ambulance division, as the charity takes delivery of a new ambulance. The £50,000 Crusader, which was paid for by donations, will be used at more than 50 events each year. Val
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Sailing the Atlantic to help others
Cancer sufferer, Nicholas Baker, is turning his serious illness into an opportunity to help others. The 46-year-old yacht broker, from Owslebury, near Winchester, plans to make the voyage of his life by sailing the Atlantic single-handed to raise money
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HCC leader 'optimistic'after talking to minister
The leader of Hampshire County Council says he is "optimistic" after talks in Westminster to secure more money for local authorities, writes Warwick Payne. Ken Thornber, who also chairs the County Councils Network, met government minister, Nick Raynsford
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Two arrested after body is discovered
Detectives investigating the death of a young man whose body was found in a Winchester flat have named him as Andrew Barnett. The body of Mr Barnett (21) was discovered at Faber's Yard, Staple Gardens, after an ambulance was called to a flat at around
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Daniel follows his brother on long road to recovery
WATCHING Daniel Hartley dashing around the garden, it is hard to guess that just days ago he was on a hospital isolation ward recovering from a life-saving operation. He has returned to his Hampshire home from London's Great Ormond Street Hospital where
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Verdict in soon on the Jurys Inn hotel
THE FIRST guests will be checking into Southampton's newest hotel by mid-May, according to bosses behind the multi-million-pound redevelopment of Charlotte Place. The Jurys Inn hotel, artist's impression right, will be the largest in the city, with more
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Schoolchildren send pens
HUNDREDS of pencils, pens, rubbers and exercise books have been collected at one Southampton school destined for the child victims of the tsunami disaster. All year groups at Oaklands Community School have brought in stationery to be distributed among
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Share your views on conservation
MEMBERS of the public in Fareham are being invited to have their say in the first stage of a conservation project. Fareham Borough Council's planning department is beginning the first stage of the Town Quay Conservation Area Character Assessment today
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Bramley
PARISH council: The council will meet in the village hall at 7.30pm on Monday. There is always a 10-minute session when the public may speak. FILM and supper evening: On Monday, February 7, at Cross House, near the church, there will be a supper, starting
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Hook
HISTORY group: It is a little-known fact that Hook used to be the centre of a thriving clock-making industry. Actually, it's so little-known it may not be entirely true. To find out how true it is, go along to Hook Local History Group's meeting on Monday
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Ella has a ton of birthday fun
SHE is the first centenarian at Chandler's Ford's Brookdale House residential care home, so staff pulled out all the stops to give Ella Hulme a great tea party to celebrate her 100th birthday. Ella has lived most of her life in the Shirley area of Southampton
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Oakridge/South View
HAPPY New Year to everyone. OXFAM Asia Earthquake Appeal: A music night is being arranged for Friday, January 28, in aid of the appeal. Times and details will be in next week's paper. A mass jumble sale and table-top sale is also being held in aid of
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Tadley
SORRY there was no news last week, but the household was struck down with flu. HAPPY 18th birthday: To my son Simon. He can now buy me a drink at the pub. TSUNAMI: Several fund-raising activities are being held in aid of the tsunami disaster. On January
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Shocked at insensitivity
Sir.-I am so insensed after reading the letter in last Friday's Gazette about the driver who ran over a cat. This cruel act surely is a case for prosecution and if there is any chance that the car details could be recalled and passed on to the relevant
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Responding to candidate
Sir.-Last Friday's Gazette contained a letter from the Conservative prospective parliamentary candidate for Basingstoke, calling into doubt the growth of the town. The letter said it needed to be "carefully handled" (by the Conservatives?). It can be
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Festive house helps hospital
Sir.-Having taken part in The Gazette's Most Festive House competition, we would like to say thank you to everyone who donated money for our display. We raised a total of £160 for Odiham Cottage Hospital. -Kevin Alexander, Sam Cassell and son John, South
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Reflect views of the electorate
Sir.-Cllr Stuart Parker believes that because there were only 128 responses to the consultation paper on parking policy, they should have little weight given to them when considering the matter because that number compares unfavourably against the 25,80
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New certificates are 'a waste'
Sir.-If you relicensed your car recently, you will have received a totally new registration certificate designed to comply with the European Directive to harmonise vehicle registration across the EU community. I understand that the cost of producing millions
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Traffic lights are the best option
Sir.-I wish to add to the comments about Brighton Hill Roundabout? Traffic lights seem to be the best solution. I don't think that Brighton Way needs a bus lane, but where would the space for a lane be found anyway? While improving the roundabout, how
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Remembering dairy days
Sir.-I was interested to read Robert Brown's "The decline of the dairy" in last Friday's Gazette. I was a milkman for more than 30 years - and came to Basingstoke with the London overspill. I believe the decline actually started later than 1980. Job's
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Delight after winning hamper
Sir.-I recently won a hamper on a Basingstoke volunteers stall, and would like to thank them, and congratulate them, on the good work they do. -Mrs Maureen Watts, Raven Road, Hook.
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Grateful to get bracelet back
Sir.-We went to the Gala Evening at Milestones museum in Basingstoke on December 17. Unfortunately, I lost my bracelet. However, I would like to thank the very kind person who handed it in. I am extremely grateful. -Mrs S Fifield, Chineham.
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I'm making plans for Nigel
HARRY REDKNAPP has hailed the all-round footballing class of new £2m signing Nigel Quashie. The Saints boss has wasted little time in buying his first player from former club Portsmouth and is expected to conclude a deal for the Scotland international
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More injuries, another defeat
SAINTS' relegation battle was potentially dealt a big blow following injuries to star players Antti Niemi and Kevin Phillips. The duo were both forced off during Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Newcastle and manager Harry Redknapp is now facing an agonising
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Troubled Aurora sets out for trials
LUXURY cruise ship Aurora put to sea from Southampton last night for more engine trials in the latest bid to finally get its world voyage under way. While the £106m flagship cruise liner was being put through its paces, entertainer Paul Daniels was weaving
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Actress delighted to play role again
HAYMARKET audiences are in for a shocking, tragic and rather moving show this month. The Basingstoke theatre carries on with its Irish season with Martin McDonagh's award-winning The Beauty Queen of Leenane. Set in a small town in County Galway in the
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Billy sinks Hammers
BILLY HUNTLEY was Saints Under-16s' goal hero as they defeated West Ham at Staplewood. The Portsmouth-born striker grabbed two goals in his side's 3-2 win with Portuguese forward Totti also on target, writes ROSS WHITE. Huntley took just two minutes to
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Reacord inspires Linnets to yet another win
TITLE-HOPEFULS Lymington & New Milton extended their impressive four-month unbeaten league record to 15 matches with a crushing 6-0 victory over Fareham at Fawcett Fields. Ian Robinson's team haven't been beaten in the league since September 11 when
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Stokoe completes a remarkable recovery
Eastleigh's James Stokoe had an unforgettable start to his Bashley loan spell when he had the last word in an amazing 5-4 victory at Burgess Hill. Unbelievably the Foresters fought back from 4-1 down to seal the most unlikely of scorelines in front of
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Million Dollar Baby (12a)
CLINT Eastwood directs Hilary Swank in this gritty story of a hardened fighter-cum-trainer who works with a determined woman in her attempt to establish herself as a boxer. With support from Morgan Freeman and five-star reviews, this looks to be knock-out
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Skandia meets over pensions blunder
EMERGENCY meetings were today taking place at the Southampton headquarters of Skandia after revelations that thousands of customers have been over-charged on their pensions. The financial services company, which employs up to 1,500 people in the city,
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: : Hual Seoul, ro/ro, 1230, 40; Valmont Express, ro/ro, 1300, 201; Hamburg Express, container, 2000, 206; Philipp, container, 2200, 204. Today's Principal Sailings: Autoline, ro/ro, 1200, 201; Antina, cargo, 1600, Princes Wharf
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Sandown just hold on for win
Title-chasing Sandown & Shanklin can count themselves lucky not to have lost ground of Hampshire Division One leaders Trojans after eking out a slender 15-14 win over lowly Nomads. While the facts of the contest show that the Islanders were comfortably
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Free fire safety check on your home
FIREFIGHTERS in Winchester have launched a campaign to ensure homes in the district are as safe as possible. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service members in the city have pledged to carry out a free fire safety check on any home. Crews will also be fitting
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Clash of cultures over bridleways
Bridleways near Win-chester have recently opened to motor vehicles but campaigners want traffic to be banned. A planning inspector last year ruled that most of four green lanes between Crawley and Hursley parishes, passing through Sparsholt and Kings
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Tesco takes flak for 'garish' store front
BRITAIN'S biggest supermarket chain has come under fire for turning a traditional village shop in the New Forest into a "garish" convenience store. Tesco was criticised at a meeting of the district council's planning committee, which rejected a retrospective
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Jobs axed as Pilot crashes
Clothes chain, Pilot, has gone into administration and its Chilcomb, Winchester, head office, is closing with the loss of 100 jobs. The fashion retailer managed to save 400 jobs nationwide by selling half its 70 stores before Christmas - including an
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Charity shops' urgent plea for volunteers
Help the Aged, Hampshire, is urgently appealing for volunteers because some of its shops are undermanned. They include the Winchester, Alresford, Chandler's Ford and Eastleigh shops. "Just as our shops rely on people's clothing donations to operate, we
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Trust seeks council cash for meadow restoration project
City chiefs have been asked to pledge cash support for a scheme to restore Winchester's St Faith's Meadow. The land, an area south of the Garnier Road pumping station and extending as far as St Cross, has been "inadequately managed" and has "significantly
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Safe from the tsunami
There was relief this week for friends and family of Hampshire residents, believed to have been caught up in the Asian tsunami tragedy, as they returned safely to the UK. In Hamble, regulars of The Victory pub toasted the return of barman, Bill Fleming
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When worlds collide
Physics and poetry joined forces this week to make a fascinating light display, captured in this stunning study by Chronicle chief photographer, Frank Riddle. The 25-metre aerial at Chilbolton Observatory, which serves as a radio telescope and an experimental
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Judge brands sex attacker 'a danger to children'
A Winchester man is today behind bars after being convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy who had gone to his house to do some gardening. Alan Green was branded a danger to children after jurors unanimously found him guilty of sexually assaulting
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Road victim had backed campaign
A DOG walker killed when he was knocked down by a car on one of Hampshire's busiest roads had signed a petition calling for safety improvements just weeks before he died. Frank Harrison, 83, had joined more than 1,000 people in putting his name to calls
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Troubled Aurora sets out for trials
LUXURY cruise ship Aurora put to sea from Southampton last night for more engine trials in the latest bid to finally get its world voyage under way. While the £106m flagship cruise liner was being put through its paces, entertainer Paul Daniels was weaving
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A36 shut as safety work gets under way
MOTORISTS were today facing major diversions after one of Hampshire's main routes was closed. The A36 through Wellow and Plaitford will be closed for up to nine weeks while highways bosses carry out £770,000 of road repairs. A new surface will be laid
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From treading the boards. . . to tracing the relatives
WHAT does a pantomime star do when he is off stage? If you are Keith Simmons, the answer is delve into your family's past. His research has revealed an astonishing truth that will leave him forever fascinated with Hampshire and its people. Keith, who
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Friends reunited
OLD school friends who had not met for more than 50 years have been reunited, thanks to a Daily Echo appeal to bring them back together. Pat Taulbot, 66, of Weston, Southampton, was reunited with former classmates Margaret Kesslar-Lyne and Anita Gillett
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School project fires imagination
CHILDREN at a New Forest school are getting all fired-up about their latest project. Youngsters at Lymington Infant School are studying The Great Fire of London, which wrecked a large part of the city in September 1666. The blaze is being studied by Year
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Alex wins a bronze for Great Britain
ALEX Simmons, who is coached by Totally Tennis head coach Jason Jokhoo at Greenacre, Newbury, has won a bronze medal for Great Britain at the 20th Deaflympics Summer Games in Melbourne, Australia. The 17-year-old and her partner Daniel Tunstall, the second
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Delays to fly in for charity gig
HOME-GROWN rockers Delays are jetting into Southampton direct from recording their second album to stage a charity gig for the victims of the tsunami disaster. The four-piece band that started life in a garage in Bitterne Park will be joined by fellow
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Club's leading lights
ONE of the aims of the Stand Up 4 'Stoke appeal was to raise money for training floodlights at Down Grange. Now the £15,000 needed has been raised, thanks to the efforts of the Sun Life Old Boys (SLOBS) contingent since the appeal's launch in autumn 2004
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'Stoke surrender an early try advantage
Basingstoke 24pt, Newbury II 31 THIS competitive friendly game saw Basingstoke surrender an early advantage at Down Grange on Saturday. They used the late addition to their fixture list to give all their subs a run-out and a chance to stake a claim for
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Planners face tall order over flats
PLANNING chiefs have agreed to pay a visit to a controversial development in Locks Heath to settle a conflict between builders and residents. Kebbell Homes built 24 homes in four blocks on Locks Road up to 60 centimetres taller than planning permission
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Baughurst
SOME of my readers have noticed that I have not produced this column for several weeks, so I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and healthy 2005. The reason that I have not written about the usual news and events in Baughurst
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Brighton Hill
KEVIN Mascelyne's funeral: Took place at Christ the King Church, Brighton Hill, last Friday. Kevin was young, brave and considerate of others. He was very capable when it came to getting out and about in his electric wheelchair. He makes me think, when
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Brookvale
KARAOKE competition: At the New Inn, on the corner of Sarum Hill and Flaxfield Road. If you think you have the "X-Factor", then come along to this event which is held every Friday night. For the next 10 weeks, performers will be judged and the winner
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Chineham
CHRIST Church, Chineham: Representatives from the charity through which we send shoeboxes to needy children in Eastern Europe at Christmas are going out to Asia shortly. They are desperately in need of good-quality blankets. If anyone has any that they
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Hatch Warren
GET in line for dancing: There is a well-established line dancing class in Hatch Warren, every Tuesday at the community centre. The class starts at 7.15pm with the beginners' session, followed by improvers and intermediates, and finishes at 10pm. All
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Kempshott
ENROLMENT: Aldworth Science College is taking enrolments now, for all its leisure and adult classes starting from January 10. Classes include yoga, creative writing, how to be your own boss, dressmaking, salsa dancing and some of the best computer classes
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Kingsclere
BUSY Bees Playgroup: The annual report includes a very successful Ofsted inspection. Very well done to all concerned. If you need more information about its activities go to the website www.busybeeskingsclere.co.uk or call 297576. The playgroup is having
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Cinema complex plans
DETAILED plans for a stunning new cinema and leisure complex in Eastleigh town centre could be just weeks away. Council bosses say work could start on the flagship project this year provided loose ends are tied up in the contract with developer Cordwell
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Oakley
HAPPY New Year to all Village News readers. WHY not start the year by improving your fitness? The "non-aerobic" class, held weekly on Wednesdays, from 7.45pm, at East Oakley Village Hall, has changed its name to "Low Impact". Both ladies and gentlemen
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Old Basing
BOXING Day walk: The walk, which has now become a long-standing and well-supported Old Basing tradition, was, once again, a great success. It was organised by the parish council, and left the Hatch pub on time. The walkers enjoyed a refreshing walk on
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Sherfield-on-Loddon
TSUNAMI victims relief: There's to be a charity skittles evening on Wednesday, at the Four Horseshoes. There's a prize for the highest score, and a raffle. All ticket proceeds go to the tsunami disaster fund. Admission is by ticket only and the cost is
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Silchester
KING Arthur: The players are ready for their panto, An Adventure in Camelot, which takes place on January 21, 22, 28 and 29, in the village hall. Tickets are on sale now. Please order yours soon, as we all know how well supported our village panto is.
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Pamber Heath
PAMBER Heath Gardening Club: The AGM will take place on Tuesday, at Pamber Heath Village Hall, starting at 8pm. A tombola will be run and cheese and wine will be served during the evening. Members are invited to bring along their photos on a gardening
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Seeking answers over the length of A340 roadworks
Sir.-I write as one of many thousands of road users inconvenienced by the roadworks on the A340 at Tadley. I am at a loss to understand what is taking so long on what is a relatively short piece of road. The original completion date was expected to be
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No choice over council tax
Sir.-Council tax has more than doubled over the last 10 years, and is rising at more than three times the rate of inflation. It has outstripped any rise in the income of most pensioners and the lower paid. Many older people are being forced to use their
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Lost couple were rescued
Sir.-On Thursday, December 23, my husband and I were in Basingstoke looking for the Venture Roundabout, which would lead us to Audleys Wood Hotel for Christmas. Unfortunately, we took a wrong turning and were lost, so we stopped and asked a lady who was
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Bear and boy are reunited
Sir.-Thank you very much for printing my letter last Friday. I am pleased to say that my son's teddy was found by a lovely lady, who had been looking after him while waiting for someone to claim him. Needless to say, my son is thrilled to be reunited
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Charities say thanks
Sir.-A street collection on behalf of Amnesty International UK, held in The Malls on Saturday, December 18, raised a total of £183.30. The Basingstoke Amnesty International Group thanks all those members of the public who generously contributed to the
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Bison boss slams 'stupid mistakes'
Basingstoke Bison 2, Dundee Stars 3 (after overtime) Basingstoke Bison boss Mark Bernard has blasted his players for producing two "awful" performances. Bernard was furious with his side, after seeing them pick up only one point at the weekend - losing
