HE HAS undertaken more than 400 engagements and has seen more than £40,000 raised for his Mayor’s Charity Appeal. Little surprise then that retiring mayor of Basingstoke and Deane, Councillor David Leeks, said the past year will be one he will “never
A DISABLED woman is holding a silent auction to raise money for a charity which changed her life. When Nicola Daniel, from Basingstoke, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2002, her world was “turned upside down.” The 33-year-old suffered from
BASINGSTOKE and Mid Hants Athletic Club can boast 25 county champions after two weeks of unrivalled success at the Hampshire Championships. Athletes from the Down Grange club won 25 gold, 22 silver and 16 bronze medals across the Hampshire multi-events
A NEW headteacher has been appointed to lead a Basingstoke secondary school. In March, The Gazette revealed that Julie Churcher, headteacher at Aldworth Science College, in Western Way, will retire at the end of the summer term, after 10 years leading
Sir.–We are writing to say thanks to those residents who supported us, and for electing us to represent you in the council. It was an historic election for Labour in Basingstoke. We are a team of councillors who will work hard for our communities
A NEW £1billion five-year deal means the 4,500 jobs at the nuclear warhead plants in Aldermaston and Burghfield look more secure. The Ministry of Defence has agreed a £1billion contract with AWE Management Ltd, the consortium operating the sites, which
FC CENSO made sure they ended an already successful season on a high by winning the Knightsbridge All Champions Cup at Winklebury on Sunday. This annual match sees the Basingstoke and District Saturday League Premier Division champions take on their
