Archive

  • Mixed weekend for hockey men

    BASINGSTOKE Hockey Club’s men’s first team had a busy weekend, recording their first league win of the season, a 6-1 victory over Chichester, but then going down to a narrow 3-2 defeat in the first round of the EH Trophy to visiting holders Guernsey

  • Painted pots will raise cash for Cancer Research

    POTS will be painted at a Basingstoke event tomorrow to raise money for Cancer Research. Pots2Paint, at Viables Craft Centre, in The Harrow Way, has organised the charity fundraiser to raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness month and is

  • Aldermaston RFC and Tadley Tigers suffer tough defeats

    ALDERMASTON RFC fell to a second successive loss in the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Championship, going down to a shock 22-19 defeat away at bottom side Berkshire Shire Hall. The visitors trailed 22-0 at half-time and while they hit back after the break

  • New home sought for piano

    A NEW home is being sought for a baby grand piano. Nicki Holmes is offering the Allison of London piano, which is five foot long and five foot wide to local organisations, including schools, community groups and care homes, across Basingstoke.

  • Hamshire Fire and Rescue Service receives funding boost

    HAMPSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) has been awarded £4million from the Government to improve frontline services and strengthen its partnerships with other emergency services. HFRS has been awarded funding for two projects as the Government

  • AFC Berg shock North Warnborough in North Hants May Cup

    AFC Berg caused a shock in the North Hants May Cup, the Basingstoke and District Saturday League Division Two side beating Division One outfit North Warnborough 3-1. Goals from Kieran Allayne and Matt Goodman had Berg in control and while the visitors

  • £4m given to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service from Government

    HAMPSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) has secured £4million in Government funding to improve frontline services and strengthen its partnerships with other emergency services. The service was given the funding for two projects as the Government announced

  • Residents' Survey: People feel safe in Basingstoke and Deane

    CLEARLY one of the most important factors in making Basingstoke a great place to live is how safe residents in the borough feel. Cllr Clive Sanders said Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has worked hard to ensure residents feel safe, especially

  • Journey through the world of musicals at The Anvil on Saturday

    JOURNEY through the world of musical theatre, and hear your favourite songs performed by the cream of West End performers at The Anvil on Saturday at 7.30pm. Don’t miss this musical feast featuring former stars from Les Misérables, Phantom of the

  • Hampshire police commissioner launches new youth programme

    THE Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire has urged young people across the county to take part in a new programme. Simon Hayes has launched a new youth campaign – Be Part of the Solution – in a bid to get youth organisations nurturing and

  • Dancing on Ice stars to perform in Basingstoke

    STARS of television series Dancing on Ice will reunite in Basingstoke this weekend as part of a spectacular nationwide tour. Former show-winners Suzanne Shaw and Matt Evers are gearing up to skate around Basingstoke’s Planet Ice rink at speeds

  • Get your rental property ready for winter

    KIM Smith, branch manager of Leaders Basingstoke, has sound advice for getting your rental property ready for winter. Winter is on its way and with it comes a number of risks to rental properties which can lead to costly problems for landlords.

  • Shire deal falls through after US firm pulls the plug

    AMERICAN drug firm AbbVie has pulled out of a £32billion deal to buy Basingstoke-based pharmaceutical firm Shire plc after the US Treasury announced new tax rules. The Chicago-based company’s decision follows US tax changes. Rules unveiled in September

  • Hard-working scouts enjoy Mayoral reception

    CUBS and Scouts received plaudits from the borough’s Mayor after clinching distinguished awards. Proud families clapped and cheered the youngsters from Basingstoke and Deane as they were honoured at a ceremony hosted by the Councillor Roger Gardiner

  • Basingstoke Live headliners scoop Mobo award

    BASINGSTOKE Live 2014 headliners Krept and Konan scooped a Mobo award at last night’s award ceremony in London. The London rap duo, whose real names are Cayso Johnson and Karl Wilson, scooped the award for Best Hip Hop Act, beating five other nominees

  • REVIEW: The Book of Life

    The Book of Life (U) Running time: 95 minutes  Featuring the voices of Diego Luna, Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Ron Perlman, Kate del Castillo, Ice Cube, Hector Elizondo, Christina Applegate, Dan Navarro, Ana de la Reguera. Director: Jorge

  • Bison gear up for big weekend on the road

    THE biggest weekend of the season so far is the way Basingstoke Bison player/coach Doug Sheppard sums up his side’s road trips to Milton Keynes and Swindon. The Herd will lock horns with the Milton Keynes Lightning for the first time this season