THE GREEN shoots of recovery should soon be poking through the soil in Oakley, thanks to the efforts of youngsters in the autumn. Daffodils and crocuses were planted next to a layby near Kennett Way by Oakley St Lawrence Cubs, and Oakley Brownies
AN EXHIBITON of children’s photography raised more than £700 for a Hartley Wintney school. Scores of parents visited the exhibition at Greenfields Junior School, in Green Lane, to view more than 400 photographs taken by pupils. The school ran
PLANS to cut Hampshire’s budget for the environment and transport will be decided upon later this month. Councillor Mel Kendal, executive member for environment and transport for Hampshire County Council, will decide on the two per cent cut at
A COUPLE have been banned from keeping animals after their dog and their daughter's rabbits were found to be underweight. Border Collie Snoops was only 11.2 kilos when he was taken in by the RSPCA. Magistrates heard a dog of a similar breed and
BASINGSTOKE and Mid Hants athletes claimed a quartet of medals at the Hampshire Cross Country Championships. The top performers were the under-17 women’s team, who dominated the event to claim gold. Charlotte Chalwin was the first Basingstoke runner
PROPOSED sites for thousands of new homes in Basingstoke and Deane up to 2029 will be discussed by borough councillors on Thursday night. Members of the planning and infrastructure committee will discuss a report outlining suggested sites for the
SOMETHING that many locals may not be aware of is the thriving community of film makers in town. One of the most successful and inspirational members of this talented gang is Black Dam dad-of-three Geoff Harmer, pictured, who has won countless
Sir.–Many years ago, a family in Surrey lived opposite me and we would all play together. After the war years, they moved away to Old Coulsdon and we lost contact. I have recently been told that one of the family members now lives in the Basingstoke
HMV has gone into administration today, and is now refusing to accept gift vouchers. The Gazette spoke to Andy Brown, 33, from Brookvale, who has HMV vouchers left over from returning an unwanted Christmas present. He said: “HMV still has products
MY first Rockbitch show of the year and what an amazing line-up! The first band Metanoia had just started when I arrived to a rammed venue - really packed and I don't think it was just because it was pretty cold outside. I have seen the guys before
HMV has become the latest casualty on the high street after appointing administrators today, putting 4,350 jobs at risk. Deloitte is now looking for potential buyers for the music and DVD chain, which has a store in Festival Place, Basingstoke
THIS was the first time I have attended this venue and I am always happy to try out new delights. I was very impressed with the place; there is lots of room, it looks great, sound quality is good and the lighting is also sensibly placed to illuminate
ARRESTS tumbled in Hampshire as motorists seemed to get the message about the dangers of drink-driving over the festive period. A total of 19 drink-drivers were arrested in the Basingstoke police area between December 1 and January 1 as part of
DALE Bristow was in top form and helped himself to five goals as Welly Old Boys beat Hook 8-1 in the Basingstoke and District League Premier Division. He will hope to be in the same form on Wednesday night, when Welly travel to AFC Aldermaston
HIGH street camera chain Jessops has closed its shop in The Malls in Basingstoke after the company went into administration. It is one of 187 stores in the UK which shut last Friday, resulting in 1,370 job losses. The six members of staff at
