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  • Beer lovers flock to Kingsclere

    FOAMING pints of real ale were the order of the day at the fourth Kingsclere Beer Festival. The two-day event, held at the Fieldgate Centre, in Fieldgate Drive, attracted scores of punters keen to try the produce of local breweries. There were

  • Hartley Wintney pub makes Michelin Guide

    A PUB in Hartley Wintney has made its way into The Michelin Guide 2014. The Cricketers, in The Green, has secured a spot in the prestigious restaurant guide for the first time. The inclusion is based on readers’ recommendations and inspection reports

  • New vicar welcomed to Tadley

    A NEW vicar has been officially installed in Tadley – and he is raring to get involved in the local community. Richard Harlow, 50, has moved to the area with his wife Kayla from Sussex, where he has spent the last 12 years working as a hospital

  • Yet again Phillips Solicitors is in the prestigious Legal 500

    STAFF at one of Basingstoke’s leading law firms are celebrating as yet again it has been named in the annual Legal 500 rankings. Phillips Solicitors, based in the Top of The Town, has secured the accolade of being recommended for each of the categories

  • Rob Collard encouraged by his Silverstone showing

    North Hampshire’s British Touring Car Championship drivers Rob Collard and Nick Foster had an eventful day in the latest rounds of the championship held at Silverstone on Sunday. Hook’s Collard qualified eighth, just a tenth of a second behind

  • Oakley scout group to hold book sale

    SECOND-hand books will be sold in Oakley to raise money for the Scout group. The sale, on November 16, will run from 10am until 12.30pm at the Scout and Guide Centre in Oakley. Entrance is free and tea, coffee and biscuits will be available

  • Jason's Jottings

    AFTER the disappointment of last Saturday, we turn our attention back to the league this week. We face Hayes and Yeading United, who, like us, were knocked out of the FA Cup on Tuesday. We will certainly be looking to bounce back with a victory

  • Brownie groups need volunteer helpers

    TWO Brownie units are in desperate need of more volunteers. The groups in Sherborne St John and Bramley have suffered the loss of several helpers, and they are both now looking for new recruits to help. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer

  • Dean Francis close to a British Title fight

    Basingstoke boxer Dean Francis is hoping to fight for the British light-heavyweight title next month. The 39-year-old, who came out of retirement at the end of last year, was due to face Courtney Fry in a British title eliminator – but that fight