NEW Inn head the Basingstoke and District Saturday League Premier Division by two points thanks to a 5-1 win over Old Basing Rangers. James Arris hit a hat-trick, while Luke Richardson bagged a brace, with Andy Tottman netting for Old Basing.
SERIAL offender Aaron Bremner raped a stranger in a sustained and terrifying attack – and now he has been jailed for 16 years. Bremner subjected his victim to a horrifying ordeal in her own car after she kindly offered him a lift. Southampton
HORSE riders in Hampshire will patrol country lanes as part of a new police initiative. Twelve riders and members of the Hampshire Horsewatch scheme have become police volunteers and will take part in the new Rural Mounted Patrols. They will
Sunshine on Leith (PG) Running time: 100 mins Starring: George MacKay, Kevin Guthrie, Freya Mavor, Antonia Thomas, Peter Mullan, Jane Horrocks, Jason Flemyng, Emma Hartley-Miller, Paul Brannigan, Daniela Nardini. Director: Dexter Fletcher
CHINEHAM RFC's fine start to the season came to an abrupt end as they were brushed aside by Hampshire Two leaders Petersfield. The visitors got off to a great start, taking a 7-0 lead as Kris Ford crashed over the line and converted his own score
CHARITABLE residents raised mugs and plenty of cash for Macmillan Cancer Support's World's Biggest Coffee Morning. More than 400 events took place last Friday in The Gazette area - helping the charity in its bid to smash its £300,000 target for
AS a part of the celebrations of the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen’s House Museum in Chawton is hosting an exhibition featuring costumes from the BBC 1995 television adaptation of the book. The costumes will be on display
MOTORISTS in Hart can now pay for parking using a rechargeable card. Hart District Council has launched the Hart Smart Parking Card, which can be used by residents and businesses at any of the council’s car parks, including those in Hartley Wintney
TRON remain top of the Basingstoke and District Sunday League Division One table after beating Basingstoke Saints 5-1 in their latest outing. Saints took an early lead through Rick Pike's stunning half-volley but two goals in four minutes had Tron
INTERNATIONAL operatic soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa - who is also a guest star of Downton Abbey this season - will join Alan Titchmarsh and Winchester Cathedral Choir at the annual Lord Lieutenant’s Carol Concert. It will be held this year on Friday
A LOCAL singer has been awarded 2013's best new soul artist/group by The Soul Survivors. Natasha Watts, who grew up in Oakridge in Basingstoke and is a former student of The Vyne, received over 600 more votes from the public than her nearest runner
SOME of the most iconic dances in cinema history will be recreated in Basingstoke's Festival Place shopping centre at the weekend. The Dance in Film Festival will take place over two days all over the centre. There will be live performances of
DISADVANTAGED children in some of the poorest countries in the world will be given a Christmas present this year – thanks to the generosity of Basingstoke people and the work of local Rotarians. The three Basingstoke Rotary Clubs are working together
A MOTORIST was spotted having a shave while driving, during a police operation on major roads in Hampshire and the Thames Valley. The lorry driver was seen with a razor in one hand and a water bottle in the other. Officers used the height of
THIS superb ABBA tribute band played their 1970s and ‘80s programme for the Basingstoke Lions Club. And a sensation they certainly were. They gave the audience an exciting selection of hit songs from Madonna, the Bee Gees, B52, The Human League
HOOK progressed to the second round of the Hampshire Junior A Cup with a comprehensive 9-0 victory over Andover League outfit Crusaders. Aaron King hit a first-half hat-trick as Hook led 3-0 at the break. A further two goals were added early in
FARNHAM Maltings’ annual festival of crafts will return for its 17 th year later this month. Festival of crafts is one of Britain’s leading independent events celebrating contemporary craft. Visitors on October 19-20 will have the opportunity
FROM the first note played on the piano, to the final crescendo, I was mesmerised by the spectacle that is Live_Transmission: Joy Division Reworked. English rock band Joy Division were one of the ground-breaking bands of the 1970s and early '80s
THE bustle of imperial Vienna, circa 1814, might seem a long way from modern-day Basingstoke, but it was a forceful slice of that city’s musical heritage that opened the Anvil’s 2013-14 International Concert Series. The Philharmonia Orchestra and
A TADLEY UKIP councillor has denied that he ever resigned from the party. As reported by The Gazette yesterday, several UKIP bosses revealed that Councillor Stephen West, Tadley Central ward member for Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, resigned
DROP-IN sessions for people who are interested in volunteering will be held in Basingstoke. Staff from the Volunteer Centre will be at Basingstoke Discovery Centre, in Festival Place, on various upcoming dates to answer questions, make appointments
THAT Vibe Promotions presents five bands – Sons of Icarus, Young Kings, Charlie Indestructible, Bandits and Komaro - in Sanctuary on Friday. Three of these bands are new to the Basingstoke music scene so this is set to be a terrific, exciting evening
ANDOVER A made sure of being Basingstoke and District Tennis League Mixed Division One champions as they beat Old Basing 5-3. Overton A and Goodworth Clatford drew to finish on the same number of points along with Old Basing. Oakley A had
FROM the makers of Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda comes Turbo. This is a high-velocity 3D comedy about an ordinary snail who dares to dream big - and fast. After a freak accident miraculously gives him the power of super-speed, Turbo kicks his
Filth (18) Director: Jon S Baird Starring: James McAvoy, Jamie Bell, Imogen Poots, Eddie Marsan, Shirley Henderson, John Sessions, Emun Elliott, Gary Lewis, Brian McCardie, Joanne Froggatt, Jim Broadbent, Kate Dickie. Running time: 97 minutes
A BASINGSTOKE college has been given funds of nearly half a million pounds from the county council. Queen Mary’s College, in Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, was one of three further education establishments in Hampshire to receive a share of £1.36million
HUNDREDS of people descended on a Hampshire hospice for its annual open day. Naomi House and jacksplace, near Sutton Scotney, which care for children and seriously-ill young adults, opened their doors to the public to raise vital funds. Among
THERE was a real buzz of excitement in the air at a Basingstoke swimming pool when Olympic gold medal-winning star Rebecca Adlington paid a visit. The 24-year-old sports star, who won gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in the 400 metre and 800m
ANDOVER A were the Basingstoke and District Tennis League Men’s Division One champions with Kingsclere A finishing second. Goodworth Clatford A completed their fixtures with two 7-1 wins over Oakley A and Beechdown A to move out of the relegation
