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  • Quiz tournament aims to pull the pounds in for charity

    BASINGSTOKE quiz fans are being urged to put their little grey cells to the test for a good cause. Naomi House children’s hospice is calling on local supporters to take part in a special quiz tournament which is raising money for a major refurbishment

  • Basingstoke youngster receives award for skills at sea

    A BASINGSTOKE teenager, who won the opportunity to take part in a sea voyage, has been presented with a trophy to mark the occasion. As previously reported, 14-year-old Callum Archibald, from Hatch Warren, was just one of six youngsters from Hampshire

  • Basingstoke Big Bang to be held next Saturday

    GOOD causes are set to benefit from a major revamp to one of the highlights of the Basingstoke and Deane events calendar. The Basingstoke Big Bang – formerly the Mayor’s Firework Fiesta – will take place on Saturday, November 1 after Basingstoke

  • Tadley committee chairman praised for community efforts

    A GOOD citizen has been recognised for her efforts in setting up a new community group. Maureen Gifford was the driving force behind creating the Tadley and District University of the Third Age (U3A) and has served as chairman of the committee

  • Doug's Diary

    IT WAS great to bounce back to our best form in front of our home fans on Saturday evening. Like us, they want to see us lift the league title this year, so beating last year’s title holders in a high-quality game was especially satisfying.

  • Free dog safety workshop to be held next week

    THE education and community officer for Dogs Trust in the south is providing a free workshop on dog safety for children aged five-11 at Basingstoke Discovery Centre, Festival Place, on Tuesday, October 28 at 2pm. There will be lots of fun interactive

  • REVIEW: Copenhagen, Boundary Players, Tadley

    Copenhagen Boundary Players William Penney Theatre   COPENHAGEN by Michael Frayn couldn’t be more different from Noises Off, which he also wrote. The play speculates on what might have happened during a meeting, in 1941, between a German

  • Jethro returns to The Anvil in November

    CORNISH comedy legend Jethro returns to The Anvil on Wednesday, November 5 at 7.30pm.  He's back, as large as life, and on tour with his very own unique brand of irresistible West Country tales for a fun-filled night of adult comedy. Jethro

  • Jason's Jottings

    THIS week, I have found it really interesting listening to and reading people’s views on last weekend’s 1-0 victory at Wealdstone. Some people have described it as a smash and grab, daylight robbery and a very lucky result. Although we were

  • Baker Tilly advice on keeping your staff healthy and happy

    WITH the arrival of autumn and the nights drawing in, keeping your staff healthy, happy and motivated can be a challenge. For most businesses, the workforce will be their most valuable asset and a little TLC may be required to get the most out

  • Employees get on their bike to pull the pounds in for charity

    THEY spend their day jobs improving and repairing Hampshire’s main roads and dual carriageways – and now they have piled on the pedal power for a good cause. Workers from highways maintenance company Amey got on their bikes for the Saddle Up ride