A LECTURER, who became so inspired as a pupil that he turned to teaching, has told his story. Computer Science lecturer Michael Oliver, 26, started his working career in retail before enrolling at Basingstoke College of Technology. Michael
SOUTH Warnborough racing driver Ollie Hancock stormed to yet another impressive podium following a last-minute call-up to race with Speedworks Motor-sport at Mugello. The 27-year-old, along with co-drivers and Devon Modell and John Gilbert, finished
FIVE unanswered tries in the second-half saw London Irish suffer a 43-18 away defeat to high flying Bath in the Premiership on Friday night. The home side looked in control thanks to four penalties by George Ford, but the boot of Chris Noakes and
HAMPSHIRE is the first county in England to create a transitional living strategy for people with autism. This month, organisations and charities in the county are celebrating Autism Awareness Month and hoping to support more children as they grow
TADLEY Calleva turned in a five-star performance on the final day of the season, but it was still not enough to earn them promotion, as they had to settle for third place in the Wessex League Division One despite beating Andover New Street 5-2.
A FORMER Post Office worker has vowed to keep fighting to clear her name after calls were made for an independent inquiry into a computer system used by postmasters. Jo Hamilton, who was a subpostmistress in South Warnborough, was plunged into
A CHINEHAM school could expand if Hampshire County Council gives the green light to the scheme. Hampshire County Council has submitted a planning application on behalf of Great Binfields Primary School, in Binfields Farm Lane, Chineham, for permission
JUSTIN Rose was one shot off the lead, when the third round of the Zurich Classic in New Orleans was suspended due to storms. Rose had played six holes and hit birdies on the first three, which left him on 12 under par one shot behind Eric Compton
READING will hope for a win when they travel to lowly Rotherham United on Tuesday night (8pm). The Royals last home outing in the Championship saw them beaten 2-0 by play-off hopefuls Brentford on Saturday. The visitors got off to an excellent
PLANS for a new hospital near Basingstoke have been submitted – but the debate about its proposed location rumbles on. As previously reported in The Gazette, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) is proposing to build a huge £150million
BASINGSTOKE Chess Club lost their Border League Division Two encounter 3.5-1.5 to a strong Farnham B side. Barry Kocan won with a well constructed attack with the black pieces and Ivan Stipcevic recorded a draw. The Everest Academy will host
A STATE-OF-THE-ART research facility at a nuclear weapons firm has been completed within its projected cost and schedule. The Phoenix facility at Atomic Weapon Establishment’s (AWE) Burghfield site manufactures non-nuclear components and the firm
Sir.–We were disappointed to hear that the Conservative led administration failed to pass a motion committing to 40 per cent affordable housing at the Manydown development (The Gazette, April 2). With the number of people on the Basingstoke and
WHISPERING Bob Harris will be the next guest of The Watermill Theatre Book Club. Bob first became known as the face of the 1970s live music TV show The Old Grey Whistle Test. His infectious enthusiasm for music and ability to discover new talent
EMPLOYMENT law is an ever-changing topic and there have been some dramatic changes in recent years. The start of the new tax year brought with it some changes relating to parental leave. Shared parental leave is now available to both parents
THE all-conquering Slough Jets proved too hot to handle for the Basingstoke Buffalo as they booked their place in the South Two promotion play-off final with a 14-3 aggregate win last weekend. The Jets made it 26 wins out of 27 game this season
THE time in between Easter Sunday and the Ascension, which this year is May 14, is one that I find interesting. The Bible does not tell us much. What we have are a few verses in the Gospels and Acts including: To these (His disciples) He also presented
