A WORLD record marathon attempt to raise money for a brain tumour charity is underway. Organised by Old Basing resident John Stanford, RelayGB kicked off, in Wandsworth Park, London on May 4. Over the next few weeks hundreds of runners will take part
STAFF at one of the borough’s biggest employers have received a big thank you for making a big difference. Barclays, which employs about 550 people at its Churchill Plaza offices, in Churchill Way, Basingstoke, where its Asset Finance and Trade
BASINGSTOKE and District Cats Protection members have paid tribute to long-serving welfare officer Linda Burgess. Linda, nee James, died unexpectedly in Basingstoke hospital on April 17, aged 68. She lived in and around the town all her life and married
A SPECIAL testimonial game will take place at the Basingstoke Arena at the start of next season to celebrate the career of former Bison player/coach Steve Moria. The Canadian, who spent the last two seasons leading the Herd, has decided to hang up his
AN INNOVATIVE system of priority care for the terminally-ill was launched on Monday with a Hartley Wintney man the first to receive a new ‘Gold Care’ card. On offer to all those in the area with terminal and incurable illnesses, the card will act as
Sir.–I am writing regarding your article “school place despair” (The Gazette, May 3 below) and in particular the interview with Mrs Walsh. I can appreciate the disappointment for a parent when their child has not been allocated a place at the school
THE new Mayor of Whitchurch was officially appointed at the town’s annual meeting. Councillor Jackie Day was chosen by her fellow councillors to take the role for the next year, with Cllr Linda Thomas as her deputy. Outgoing mayor Cllr Barry Jackman
BASINGSTOKE and North Hants CC bounced back from defeat on the opening day of their Thames Valley League Division One campaign by beating Cove to reach the second round of the National Club Cup. The Bountymen suffered a comprehensive eight-wicket defeat
