PEOPLE concerned about massive housing plans packed out a meeting where they were told they must make their voices heard. Conservationists, residents’ groups and parish councils are busy trying to rouse people to comment on a consultation process on
A SUPERFAST broadband bus is coming to Basingstoke to show residents how the new Internet speeds of up to 40mb will transform their online experience. Members of the public can see first hand how the new superfast fibre optic service works, by hopping
THE family of a north Hampshire man who died while out cycling with friends has paid tribute to him. Malcolm Lewis, 60, was part of a group of cyclists heading along Hockford Lane, in Brimpton Common, when he fell from his bike and sustained
A BRAVE mum is taking on a mountainous challenge to climb three peaks after her nephew was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. Gwen Petitpierre, from Belle Vue Road, Old Basing, will join her brother Tony and sister Ellen Hearn in their quest to scale
BASINGSTOKE and North Hants’ hopes of keeping their current winning run going in the Thames Valley League have been dealt a bitter blow this week with the news that skipper Russell Droy could be out for a month. The opening batsman was hit on the side
A COURAGEOUS pilot from RAF Odiham has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Flight Lieutenant Marc Heal, of 18 Squadron at RAF Odiham, was among military personnel from across the UK to be honoured in the Armed
Sir.–There will be many among your readership who, having been diagnosed with cancer, have benefited from the support offered to them by Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS). We know that the NHS is looking to make savings, yet during the election
Sir.–I would like to refer to your article in the May 27 edition, regarding the bid to increase late-night deliveries by lorries at Sainsbury’s, Tadley. As a resident behind the said store, I must comment on the article and the statement by David
Sir.–I would like to invite your animal loving readers to take part in a national tea party fundraiser this summer in aid of The Blue Cross pet charity. The Blue Cross Tea Party combines the best of British – our love of tea and pets. To take
Sir.–It’s the end of the university year, and TV Licensing is reminding students returning home to Basingstoke that they may be eligible for a refund if they no longer need their TV Licence. Many students moving back home for the summer from halls
Sir.–On Saturday, May 29, in the main town centre, I had the unfortunate incident of my daughter getting lost. I would like to say a massive thank you to the security guards who helped to calm me and did their upmost to find her. Also thanks
Sir.–My husband, Antonio, was admitted into Basingstoke hospital on May 15 for an emergency open cholecystectomy. He was admitted into ward C3 then transferred to C4. I would like to say what marvellous treatment he received all the while there
HEADLINING Basingstoke Live on the Sunday are Lucky Soul, who are coming to town just two weeks after playing at Glastonbury. Describing their sound, guitarist Andrew Laidlaw said: “We make very melodic, good time music with a dark underbelly, somewhere
AN OLYMPIC project to celebrate the London 2012 games is being planned for Basingstoke next year – and it could include a temporary maze. The borough council has urged communities to organise activities to celebrate the Olympics as part of their Five
PREMIER League giants Aston Villa are to send a team to the Camrose for a pre-season friendly. The Birmingham club, who finished sixth in the top flight last season, will play Basingstoke Town on Sunday, July 18 (kick-off 2pm). The team is down as an
