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Classy Porter picks up the pace
WELLOW'S David Porter has declared himself ready to take on the best players in Europe after winning the PGA Europro Tour qualifying school. Rounds of 68, 72 and 70 over the Frilford Heath course in Oxfordshire brought the 23-year-old victory and the
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Youngsters get in the swing
Children aged from three to 12 at the Woodhill School, Chandler's Ford recently got to experience Tri-Golf for the first time when Chandler's Ford Golf Academy paid them a visit, writes Marcus Wellstead. Tri-Golf is a new concept initiated by the academy
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Stars out at Corhampton
CORHAMPTON Golf Club is holding a Celeb-Am next Wednesday (April 26) and there'll be a host of sports stars teeing up for the charity event. The likes of Alan Ball, Nick Holmes, Tommy Widdrington, Jason Dodd, Jimmy Case, Tim Tremlett, Gordon Watson, Francis
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Time is beginning to run out for BAT
A crowd of 270 turned out for the last Totton derby at BAT yesterday - and witnessed what was probably the most one-sided game in the fixture's 80-year history. BAT may be teetering on the brink of extinction following British American Tobacco's decision
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Eastleigh defeat is such a shocker for Dennis
Eastleigh's co-assistant manager Mark Dennis was "in shock" after yesterday's 4-1 Conference South defeat at Bishop's Stortford. On the face of it the Spitfires had taken a drubbing, but the scoreline, according to ex-Saint Dennis, bore no resemblance
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No catching Whites now!
Any lingering fears that Salisbury City had celebrated the Southern Premier championship prematurely were firmly extinguished at Tiverton yesterday. Although Whites cracked open the champagne after Saturday's 2-0 success over Gloucester City, it was still
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Quads surprise for mum-to-be
A MUM-TO-BE who was expecting twins had the surprise of her life when a routine scan revealed she was actually carrying quads. Tracey Fry was overjoyed when she discovered she was pregnant, and she and fianc Martyn Gibbs were even more excited after scan
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Donkey Sophie leads the way
LED by Roman Soldiers and Sophie the donkey, hundreds of residents made their way through Silchester to celebrate Palm Sunday. The young and the old joined together for the 22nd annual procession through the historic village. Walkers started at the village
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Most sign up to new NHS contract
THE vast majority of dentists in north Hampshire have signed up to the new NHS contract. Only six out of 34 local dentists have not signed up and so will no longer be offering NHS dental treatment. The situation is reflected across the county - 275 out
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£30,000 cash boost for projects
PROJECTS across Hampshire aimed at raising religious awareness have received a £30,000 funding boost. Hampshire County Council has awarded the money to the Faith and Communities Network and the Youth Interfaith Forum. The network is designed as a place
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Teacher returns to school as head
IT'S a case of back to the old school for Pam Wellington, who has taken over the leadership of a school where she was a former teacher. Generating an environment of enthusiastic learning is top of the agenda for Mrs Wellington, who has begun the new year
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Ofsted plaudits chalked up by primary school
A PRIMARY school in Basingstoke has received a glowing report from education inspectors, who described the leadership and management of the school as outstanding. Inspectors from Ofsted visited Chalk Ridge Primary School, in Brighton Hill, in November
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SAINTS 2 - MILLWALL 0
JUST a few short weeks ago it was pointed out to the Saints squad that plenty of them still had a lot to play for. How they have responded. Following the dismal defeat at Sheffield United on March 25, the anger was clear to see in George Burley. Not only
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Schools get their just desserts
SCHOOL meals have improved so much that county chiefs have received an extra £2.6million helping of cash to make them even better. Hampshire County Council has won a Targeted School Meals Grant from the Department for Education and Skills as a reward
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STOKE 1 - SAINTS 2
IF THIS is a taste of what is to come for Saints under George Burley next season, then roll on August. It is almost impossible to overstate quite how good Saints were in the first half against Stoke on Saturday. It was without doubt the best half of football
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School's top grades
STUDENTS and staff at Cranbourne Business and Enterprise College are celebrating after getting top marks in a new intensive Ofsted inspection. After spending two days at the school, the Ofsted team awarded staff the highest grade possible for encouraging
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Plan for spring term welcomed
PLANS to move away from the traditional idea of schools basing their spring holidays around the Easter period have been greeted with approval by headteachers in Basingstoke. Hampshire County Council is currently consulting with schools on a plan to begin
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Pupils taught to stay safe online
SAFETY lessons of a trail-blazing kind have been on the timetable at one Basingstoke school. Pupils at Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School learned about internet safety during a visit by Microsoft staff. The school, in St Michael's Road, South
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It'll be music to their ears
THE magic of music is set to be enhanced for Basingstoke pupils - thanks to Hampshire County Council signing up to a Government initiative. The National Music Manifesto will ensure children have access to a wide range of musical experiences. Councillor
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Views on our borough
As part of The Gazette's Local Elections 2006 coverage, political reporter KATE MARTIN quizzes candidates from each of the five political groups about their views on the future of Basingstoke and Deane Liberal Democrats, John Burbidge-King, candidate
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Take a gander at our Easter arrivals
IT IS a tale which could have been written with the message of Easter in mind. Two recent arrivals have heralded the coming of spring at an educational farm following an arson attack which devastated the centre's food supplies on Christmas Day 2005. Good
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Motorists face record rises in petrol prices
CASH-STRAPPED motorists across Hampshire are facing record new costs, fuelling fears that petrol prices are soaring out of control. Bills have rocketed by more than ten pence a litre since January - and have now topped the £1 a litre mark in some parts
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Cliff drama as pensioner takes tumble
COASTGUARDS were involved in the rescue of two men in separate incidents over the Bank Holiday weekend. A pensioner suffered head injuries after falling 15ft down steps on a cliff yesterday. Police and paramedics were also involved in rescuing the man
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Nathan is fighting fit for school
IT IS another step on his road to recovery. Twelve-year-old Nathan Hartley - one of four brothers from Romsey who suffer from a rare genetic disorder - will today return to school. Doctors at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital last week agreed that
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Inquiry follows balloon collision
AN air accident Investigation team has launched an inquiry after a hot air balloon collided with a pylon on a pleasure flight over the Hampshire countryside. More than 40,000 homes in north Hampshire lost power when the balloon, owned by Hartley Wintney-based
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Community honours Ron with a party
A GOOD neighbour who has dedicated more than 30 years of his life to his Basingstoke community - and kept going while battling cancer - was the centre of attention at a special party held in his honour. Friends of Ron Rowe, who has been the heart and
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Excellent award for skating centre
THE Planet Ice Silver Dome Arena has joined a handful of select ice skating rinks to earn a regional centre of excellence award. A plaque to mark the recognition by the National Ice Skating Association (NISA) was handed over recently by association chief
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Cancer battle given cash injection
THOUSANDS of pounds donated by a Basingstoke company have given a fundraising boost to pioneering cancer treatment and training at the town's hospital. Staff from National Grid Property Ltd, based in Wade Road, have handed over £5,000 to the Pelican Cancer
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Pension firm backs children's hospice
GENEROUS staff at Winterthur Life UK are set to channel all their fundraising efforts into supporting a north Hampshire children's hospice. Bosses at the Basingstoke-headquartered pension company asked staff to vote for a local cause which they would
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'Let's raise our debate and see town flourish'
In a previous article, Stephen Sheedy, chairman of Basingstoke's Local Strategic Partnership and principal of Queen Mary's College, challenged local politicians to rise above trivial disputes and work together more for the good of Basingstoke. His comments
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Can Basingstoke rise to this man's challenge?
Stephen Sheedy is chairman of Basingstoke's Local Strategic Partnership and principal of Queen Mary's College. As part of The Gazette's Basingstoke - A Place To Be Proud Of campaign, he has written a wide-ranging article on his views on the town - one
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Cash for good causes
GRANTS totalling more than £10,000 have been given out to local groups and charities by the Four Lanes Trust. In this, the 97th round of grants, £10,126.41 was split between 10 deserving causes across the borough. The top grant of £2,000 was awarded to
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Borough's gardeners are pick of the bunch
PEOPLE who helped to make Basingstoke look blooming lovely in 2005 have been honoured at an awards ceremony. Winners of the garden and photographic categories in the Basingstoke in Bloom competition attended a special event last Friday, hosted by deputy
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A just reward
VOLUNTEERS across the borough took a bow at the annual Basingstoke Voluntary Services awards ceremony. Borough mayor Councillor Paula Baker presented awards to local people highlighting the good work that voluntary groups and organisations do to benefit
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Photographer given winning exposure
A TALENTED photographer has landed a prestigious international award recognising the work he has done with disabled people for nearly 20 years. Mike Birbeck, who has been in a wheelchair since an accident in 1982, received the Royal Photographic Society
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Torch is lit for Games
A LEADING firm and the borough council are going for gold by selling Basingstoke as an attractive venue for teams who will be involved in the London Olympics in 2012. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and consultancy firm Scott Wilson have teamed
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Cancer survivor paints town pink
A CANCER survivor has launched an ambitious campaign to raise thousands of pounds for a new piece of equipment to detect breast cancer. Ann Vickery, of Blackbird Close, Kempshott, Basingstoke, endured 10 months of treatment for breast cancer during 2002
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Setting an example for others
REPRESENTATIVES of local authorities across the country came to Basingstoke to learn useful lessons from the borough council. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, which achieved Beacon status this year for providing affordable housing, invited delegates
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Twins peak in GCSEs
STUDENTS in and around Basingstoke are celebrating after chalking up excellent grades in this year's GCSE exams. Nervous teenagers and mature students descended on schools and colleges on Thursday to collect their GCSE results. There was good news all
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Putting curbs on village rat runs
HUNDREDS of thousands of pounds is being set aside to carry out improvements and clamp down on rat-runners in Whiteley. Cyclists, pedestrians, and public transport users are set to see the greatest benefits of the £270,000 being pumped into the community
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Brighton Hill
PET problem: An older resident mentioned a difficulty regarding her pet. She enquired about finding accommodation where she could take her dog. I have mislaid her address, for which I apologise. I understand that some older tenants at Gershwin Court have
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Brookvale
BROOKVALE/BCOT Liaison Committee: Meets every quarter year and discusses any issues which have or may come up concerning interaction between BCOT and Brookvale residents. I attend most of these meetings, along with selected members of Brookvale Community
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Saints haven't looked back after boss' anger
JUST a few short weeks ago it was pointed out to the Saints squad that plenty of them still had a lot to play for. How they have responded. Following the dismal defeat at Sheffield United on March 25, the anger was clear to see in George Burley. Not only
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Hook
REFUSE collection: If you have been wondering if the days have changed, then you are right - they have. Because of the local government strike on March 28, collections have slipped a day. For more information, go to www.hart.gov.uk and follow the links
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Kempshott
COACHES: I have been advised by a neighbour that on the weekend of April 1 and 2, at about noon, there were three coaches that went down Coniston Road in the direction of Homesteads Road. Does anybody have any ideas who they belonged to, as they should
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Kingsclere
VILLAGE Club: We are putting together our programme for next winter. If you have any ideas on what we should be staging, please call me. I now have the Hog the Limelight programme and, if you would like to comment on the best events, please call. We will
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Oakley
JUMBLE sale: Advance notice that the next jumble sale to be held at East Oakley will be on Saturday, April 22. It will be in aid of Oakley and Deane WI and includes a plant stall. OAKLEY Village Show: Will be held on Saturday, August 5, and will be at
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Learning to become class act with stained glass
BUDDING artists in Eastleigh looking for a new art form to practise have been trying their hand at the colourful patterns, drawings and designs of stained glass windows. Some of the secrets of the classic art form, which has been used to decorate churches
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Oakridge/South View
AT YOUR leisure: An over-55s April tea dance, in partnership with The Anvil, will feature a three-piece group led by pianist Mike Hatchard. It takes place on Friday, April 21, from 2pm to 4pm at Oakridge Hall for All, with dancing, a raffle and refreshments
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Rotherwick
ONCE more, with feeling... We welcome a new landlord and lady to the Coach & Horses! Dave and Alison join the village from the Beaconsfield area, where they ran a pub in Birnam Beeches. Dave says he realises we've had a long run of relief managers
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Silchester
FUN run: Entry forms are now available in the parish magazine, from the Romans Hotel, The Calleva Arms and Pamber Heath Stores. The closing date for postal entries is Friday, May 5, for the run over the usual course, on Saturday, May 13. VILLAGE Fete:
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Let's help good samaritan
Sir.-I read with interest, and sadness, The Gazette's article about Basingstoke good samaritan David Kemsler MBE and his impending bankruptcy. David and The Link, which he started, have been a great support to many charities, organisations, schools, churches
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Runners thank their 'knight'
Sir.-Sue (50) and Sue (54) from Phillips Solicitors would like to thank Steve Thomas who came to our assistance after we missed our train to Reading (we were taking part in the Reading Half Marathon). Luckily, Steve had missed it too and offered to take
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Rocking-good show praised
Sir.-I urge the council to do a full structural survey at Basingstoke's Haymarket Theatre. The other night the joint was rocking with the performance of Return to the Forbidden Planet and I fear for the foundations! Who would have thought that a mix of
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Changes made for traffic flow
Sir.-I write in reply to Alicia Hollow's letter in last Thursday's Gazette. I am a bus driver in Basingstoke and the reason we do not stop in the bus stops any more is because the council highways department has painted yellow boxes before the stops and
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'Miracles' in Basingstoke
Sir.-I feel compelled to write following some almost unbelieveable events that I have witnessed over the past few weeks. I have been recovering from shoulder surgery, carried out by the excellent Ward D5 team at Basingstoke hospital, and as a result have
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Questions over bin collection
Sir.-With reference to the possible two-weekly refuse collections, I have a couple of questions to ask the council. 1. How much council tax rebate will we be entitled to? 2. When our bins are overflowing after the first week, what are we going to do with
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Get net working for you
IT IS said that time is money. So it follows that time travelling to and from meetings is wasted money. But firms can now prevent that waste, thanks to a new company that has set up in Chineham. Solution Builders Limited, based at Grove House, in Lutyens
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Probus tournament
A WESSEX-WIDE inter-club golf tournament for Probus Club members is to be restarted by Bournemouth & District Probus Club. Previously organised by Verwood Probus Club, the competition will now be promoted by the Bournemouth club which already has
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Rowe blow for Linnets
Lymington & New Milton manager Ian Robinson has refused to get drawn into an argument over James Rowe's appearance for Bashley in yesterday's New Forest derby at Fawcett's Field. Bash won 1-0 - ironically with a goal set up by Rowe - even though it
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A helping hop for road toads
WHY did the toads cross the road? To get to their breeding ground, of course! Volunteers in Sherfield-on-Loddon are helping thousands of male and female toads cross Wildmoor Lane to reach a pond that has been their breeding ground for generations. The
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The kids are all white
CHILDREN in Basingstoke and Deane certainly have something to smile about. Dental health among children in north Hampshire is significantly better than average when compared with the rest of the country - and it is also the best in the county. Locally
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Islanders all set to go
THE Isle of Wight Islanders were hoping for better luck as they looked forward to their first home meeting of the year tonight. The scheduled start of the 2006 season was washed out last Tuesday against Newport. The Somerset Rebels are the first visitors
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FISHING - Taylor reels in second top prize
There was plenty of local interest during the flatfish-only open shore competition held along the West Bexington section of Chesil Beach. Mike Taylor from Southampton notched up his second major open win within the space of a few weeks at the event, organised
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It's full steam ahead for rally
IT will be full steam ahead at Highbridge, Colden Common over the weekend of May 13-14. The Bill Targett Memorial Steam and Vintage Rally is from 10am to 5pm on both days. There will be an appearance by The New Forest Plonkers and other attractions include
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Full steam ahead for motorcycle museum!
EASTER visitors to the New Forest had something to get steamed up about. Hundreds of nostalgia fans flocked to the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum to enjoy the sights and smells of a three-day steam fair. However, the event could turn out to be one of
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BBC man's descendant branches out into new form of broadcasting
A DESCENDANT of a famous BBC announcer has turned podcaster to tell people about the New Forest's largest tree. Visitors can learn about the famous Knightwood Oak by accessing the Forestry Commission website and downloading a special file on to their
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Real Italian Job at BCOT
IT'S one of the iconic movies of British cinema - and now a group of BCOT students is set to bring a slice of The Italian Job to life in Basingstoke. Eighteen National Diploma students of Motor Sport are renovating three original Mini Coopers to replicate
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Pledge to help schools improve performance
EDUCATION chiefs believe more support for Basingstoke's schools could be the answer to improving their success. The latest Department for Education and Skills league tables, published last week, show that the majority of the borough's schools fell below
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Pupils being educated in the correct Manor
AN INFANT school has been praised for its high-quality teaching and for helping make children feel happy, secure and confident in their learning. Manor Field Infant School, in Haydn Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, received a glowing report from lead
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School exam results fall short of average
TABLES published today show the majority of Basingstoke's schools fell below both the county and national averages for GCSE achievements last summer. The findings are in attainment tables published by the Department for Education and Skills. Many of the
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Go-ahead for 210-place primary school
A NEW primary school will be created in Tadley after Hampshire County Council's Cabinet gave the go-ahead for the amalgamation of Burnham Copse infant and junior schools. The current schools, in Newchurch Road, will be replaced with a 210-place primary
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Special help for schools
PUPILS at schools across Hampshire will be the first in the country to benefit from a new education partnership. Councillor David Kirk, Hampshire County Council's executive member for education, has given the go-ahead for an agreement between the county
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In memory of Judith
A TREE has been planted in memory of a popular and long-serving teacher from Brighton Hill Community College who died earlier this year. Judith Turner taught at the Basingstoke school for 22 years and was in charge of girls' physical education before
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School cost on the rise
WORK on a major new school in Basingstoke is on course - but an additional sum of nearly £1million has had to be ploughed into the project. The additional funding has been set aside for the new John Hunt of Everest Community School in Basingstoke after
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Delight at dinner times
SCHOOL dinners have undergone a radical overhaul in and around Basingstoke - junk food is out and nutritionist-approved hearty meals are in. In response to national criticism, prompted by Jamie Oliver's campaign to banish processed food from school dinner
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BCOT strike action
STRIKE action at a Basingstoke college saw some students left without classes for the day. The walk-out at Basingstoke College of Technology (BCOT), in Worting Road, happened on Wednesday, November 16, as part of a nationwide protest against the gap in
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Elections conducted in the correct Manor
PUPILS have been casting votes at a Basingstoke school to select their own school council leader. All children and staff at Manor Field Junior School, in Brighton Hill, took part in the election to mark Local Democracy Week, which aims to promote citizenship
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Fruitful pay-off for pupil health
AN INFANT school in Basingstoke has become the latest in north Hampshire to achieve the National Healthy School Standard. Manor Field Infant School, in Haydn Road, Brighton Hill, has successfully completed the assessment for the standard. Schools applying
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Schools fail to meet county GCSE average
A BROADSIDE has been fired at the "one-size-fits-all" system of education after many of the borough's schools failed to reach the county average for the number of pupils getting high-grade GCSEs. Figures from the Department for Education and Skills show
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Lib Dems: Do not put council at risk
"SAFER, fairer and greener" will be the watchwords of the Liberal Democrats' local election campaign, as the party revealed this week at the launch of its manifesto. The party, which has been part of the borough council's joint administration with Labour
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City will not be blooming this year
WINCHESTER's traditional summertime explosion of colour has been cancelled by civic chiefs because of fears of the looming drought. The city council has decided that water shortages means it cannot justify buying hundreds of hanging baskets and watering
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Full steam ahead for motorcycle museum!
EASTER visitors to the New Forest had something to get steamed up about. Hundreds of nostalgia fans flocked to the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum to enjoy the sights and smells of a three-day steam fair. However, the event could turn out to be one of
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Original works of art for sale
A HAMPSHIRE village is gearing up for its annual arts and crafts show. Every year villagers in Titchfield produce a wide range of original artwork and crafts which are going on exhibition and sale next weekend. Artist Brian Cracknell will be judging which
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Help install a lifeline
VOLUNTEERS across Southampton are needed to install vital lifeline equipment in vulnerable people's homes. The Volunteer Centre in Eastleigh is looking for people from the Hedge End, West End and Botley areas to visit clients' homes to install and remove
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Goal achieved
BASINGSTOKE College of Technology has scored a first for Hampshire by getting a sports course accredited by the Football Association. Students working towards a BTEC national diploma in sports have been invited to take part in an online education programme
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Drumming up support
A TEENAGER who suffered from kidney problems when he was born has raised more than £150 for a kidney charity by organising a concert at his school. Fourteen-year-old Marc Armitt, of Abbey Road, Popley, Basingstoke, put together the rock concert at The
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Pupils being educated in the correct Manor
AN INFANT school has been praised for its high-quality teaching and for helping make children feel happy, secure and confident in their learning. Manor Field Infant School, in Haydn Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, received a glowing report from lead
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Streets cleaned in suburb blitz
BLITZING the streets of Buckskin - that was the goal of a special drive to target litter, fly-tipping and graffiti in the Basingstoke suburb. More than two tons of rubbish was collected in a few hours on Tuesday as residents joined Basingstoke and Deane
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Updated garden fit for a prince
THE garden of a Basingstoke hall has been given a new lease of life by young people on a charity programme that aims to give them a better chance of landing a job. A team of 15 young people, aged between 16 and 25, from the Basingstoke area, spent just
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Original works of art for sale
A HAMPSHIRE village is gearing up for its annual arts and crafts show. Every year villagers in Titchfield produce a wide range of original artwork and crafts which are going on exhibition and sale next weekend. Artist Brian Cracknell will be judging which
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Baughurst
TUESDAY Club: Meets on Tuesday, April 17, from 2pm until 4pm. Call Margaret Bushell on 0118 9812787 if you require transport. HEATH End Gardening Club annual plant sale: At The Hurst school hall on Saturday, April 29, from 11am until 1pm. QUIZ night:
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Bramley
ANNUAL parish meeting: A reminder for the annual parish meeting on Wednesday, at 8pm, in the Village Hall. After reports by parish, borough and county councillors, local clubs and organisations will be there to show you what activities and facilities
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New clubs signed up for midweek running series
THE Royal Victoria Country Park at Netley hosts the first round of the RR10 series tomorrow. This popular midweek running fixture has had two new clubs admitted to the ten-race series, with Eastleigh Women's Running Network and Stubbington Green joining
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Chineham
PARISH council: The parish council meeting on Monday, April 10, received a report from Councillor Fryer concerning discussion with the borough council in connection with provision of a parish office and meeting room as an extension to the village hall
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Ellisfield
ANNUAL parish meeting: Friday, April 21, is the date of the Ellisfield annual parish meeting. The agenda is due to be circulated this weekend in the parish newsletter. The meeting starts at 8pm and will be chaired by parish council chairman Tim Guinness
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Hatch Warren
PHONE mast news: Mast campaigner Simon Preedy reports that operator 3 is looking to increase its mast locations in the area, in line with the terms of its 3G licences. The areas it is looking in at present are the Danebury Road area, from The Crofts and
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Concert has the right rhythm
A VARIETY of musical performers are promised at a Southampton concert next month. The Rhythm of Life is the title of the forthcoming Hedge End New Music Makers concert on May 20 at St Andrew's United Reformed Church in Southampton. Guest performers include
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Old Basing
SHOPPING parade: The shopping parade at Belle View Road looks as though it is undergoing another change, with another alteration to the shopping facilities. A Mr Patel has put in an offer for the newsagents and the post office. The completion date is
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Popley
LEARNING: After the weekend, it is time to think about family learning and having fun as a family. The programme begins from April 24 and will include Music with Mum, Family Spanish for Beginners, Creative Arts (looking at fashion and style from cultures
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Sherfield-on-Loddon
CALOR Village of the Year, 10th anniversary competition - regional judging: We will be visited by the Calor judges between 2.30pm and 4.30pm on Wednesday, April 19. All are welcome to come along to the Village Hall between 12.30pm and 3.30pm to browse
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Tadley
EVENTS at the library: On the Wednesdays of April 19 and 26, at 10.15am, there is storytime for the under-fives. On Friday, April 21, from 2pm to 4pm, there is a beading workshop. Tuition is free, but there will be a small charge for beads if you wish
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A blessing for Easter
Sir.-He comes riding on a donkey - words which marked the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem in the final week of His life. A journey which was to take Him through the loneliness of death to the joy of resurrection and life. A young donkey: to this day these
