BASINGSTOKE Town Ladies took a big step towards safety with a 4-1 victory over visiting Gosport Borough Ladies at Winklebury on Sunday. Josette Pearmine gave Town the lead with an excellent strike from 30 yards after 10 minutes, while further goals
A LEADING north Hampshire doctor has explained that there is no concrete reason behind the rise in scarlet fever cases. Public Health England (PHE) has issued a warning to parents after the number of new cases reported in the last six months increased
THREE people have been arrested in Basingstoke following an operation targeting drugs supply. Officers stopped a car in Alexandra Road, Brookvale, yesterday afternoon and seized suspected Class A drugs. Mohammed Sheikh, 24, of no fixed abode
A SCHOOL in North Waltham will host a talk from a history museum curator tonight. The North Waltham, Steventon, Ashe and Deane History Society will host the curator of the Royal Green Jackets Rifle Museum in Winchester, Major Ken Gray, at North
TRIBUTES have poured in on social media sites for a teenage girl who died last Saturday. Whitney Berridge fell ill at a house in Paddock Road, South Ham on April 19. The 15-year-old was treated by paramedics and taken by ambulance to hospital
THE headteacher of The Vyne Mark Kingswood said that the school is on the up – and he is excited about building on the progresses that have been made so far. Mr Kingswood took on the headship in September last year, following a turbulent few years
BASINGSTOKE golfer Stuart Archibald finished in a tie for 20th in the opening EuroPro Tour event of the season at The Belfry. The 29-year-old was never in contention to win The Matchroom Championship after an opening round of 75 (+3), but a second
THE Vyne Community School is one of only a few dozen state schools in the country which has a combined cadet force. The initiative is run by volunteers and the school’s head of maths Neil Pouney, who used to serve in the RAF, and it gives students
STUDENTS at The Vyne Community School have been turning the tables on their teachers – teaching them new skills as part of an initiative to improve the learning process. Headteacher Mark Kingswood, who has been having bass guitar lessons from Year
AT THE heart of The Vyne Community School is a revamped library, which has recently had a £20,000 makeover. Headteacher Mark Kingswood said the facility is “the focal point” of the school and added a great deal of emphasis is placed on the importance
WHILE many schools stick to traditional sports for PE lessons, The Vyne Community School has branched out to embrace more unusual activities such as archery, taekwondo and cheerleading. The school, which has previously won the ‘Secondary Sports
BASINGSTOKE MP Maria Miller has donated £250 to a BBC charity appeal after a musician blamed her for hitting sales of his remaining charity calendars. As reported in last week’s edition of The Gazette, Brian James had written to Mrs Miller to ask
BASINGSTOKE Town were unable to get anything out of their final home game of the season, going down to a narrow defeat against Concord Rangers last night. Two years ago, nearly 1,700 people turned up to the Camrose on a Wednesday night to watch
Sir.–For the last few years, Councillor Onnalee Cubitt and I, ably supported by campaign group SOLVE (Save Our Loddon Valley Environment), have striven to represent the views and concerns of the electorate in our ward, in particular with regard to
Transcendence (12A) Running time: 119 minutes Starring: Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, Paul Bettany, Morgan Freeman, Cillian Murphy, Kate Mara, Clifton Collins Jr, Cole Hauser, Lukas Haas Director: Wally Pfister Released: April 25 (UK &
A SCOUT group which is planning to mark 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War with a fun event featuring fairgrounds rides and cream teas have suffered a cash snub after councillors branded the idea as “inappropriate”. Councillors
COMEDIAN Lee Evans is to return to perform at The Anvil. See him on Tuesday, June 17 at 8pm. Join record-breaking Lee Evans for these very special shows where he will be trying out brand new material for his forthcoming Monsters Arena Tour.
A NEW Redhead Music acoustic night will take place at The White Hart in Worting Rd at the weekend. This evening of music will then take place every two weeks. Three acts will perform and each night will include an open mic section. The music
THESE pictures from the past show Basingstoke people and places from years gone by. This is the second installment of historic photographs we are sharing from our archives, showing how the town has changed over the years, and remembering key dates
DAWN French is to come to The Anvil as part of her first ever solo tour. See 30 Million Minutes in the venue on Wednesday, July 2 at 7.30pm. 30 Million Minutes will consist of various delights and riches, with the odd irksome tribulation thrown
THE excellent Tin Soldiers return to Basingstoke this weekend. See them at Saturday's gig in Sanctuary from 8pm. Promoter Loz Lozza says: "They're a cracking rock band - think Foos and Feeder. "Their new (second) album is due out at the
NORTH Warnborough II are within touching distance of claiming second place in Basingstoke and District Sunday League Division Three after recording two big wins. Dan Mellors smashed in a brace, while Ryan Thorpe and Jon Ugarte were also among the
OVERTON Dramatic Society are holding a Spring Sale on Saturday, April 26. Come along to St Mary's Hall, Overton, between 10am and 12 noon. ODS will be promoting their next show Godspell. The entrance fee of 50p includes coffee or juice and
THE father of a little boy, who has a rare incurable brain tumour, has released an inspirational video dedicated to his son. Michael Wilson, from Basingstoke, has spent seven months working on Survive to Freerun, after his four-year-old son Jayden
ENTRANTS are being invited to sign up for a dash around the shops in Basingstoke with a difference. Destination Basingstoke has announced that the second Brackenwood Festival 5k race around Basingstoke town centre will take place on Sunday, July
AN ALEX Jupp wonder-goal earned Overton United a 2-1 victory away at Otterbourne in the Hampshire Premier League on Monday. The scores were tied with 25 minutes of the game remaining when the ball dropped to Jupp 30 yards from goal. He let fly
A BRIGHT spark who is passionate about the energy-saving benefits of LED lighting is set to open a new showroom. But the Smithie LED – Lighting & Electrical appliance Depot showcases more than just lights, as there is an impressive array of
SUPER shot stopper Dean Skinns is back for another season with Basingstoke Bison after he re-signed this week, while defenceman Carl Graham has departed the Herd. Basingstoke-born Skinns returned to his roots last season and was a key member of
SKATING around an ice rink can be tiring – just ask a group of fundraisers who completed a marathon session on the slippery surface. A total of 32 ice skaters, some in fancy dress, completed 270 laps of the rink at Planet Ice, at Basingstoke Leisure
