Vicky O'Hare

AS THE crowd gently simmered in the heat of Southampton Guildhall, Kasabian bounded on to the stage and really turned up the heat, launching into Underdog with the sort of fervour and determination we know and love them for.

REDUCING anti-social behaviour and ensuring there is a more visible police presence on the streets of Basingstoke – those are two of the things that the town’s outgoing top cop is most proud of.

POLICE are urging people to help in the fight against terrorism by using a special anti-terrorist hotline.

AN ELECTRONIC voice is issuing warnings to motorists when they park in Basingstoke.

ANTI-GAY protestors are threatening to picket a performance of a play by a youth group which supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Basingstoke.

COMMUNITY-spirited volunteers are needed by Hampshire Constabulary.

MOST people would love to eat a big bar of chocolate every night and not put on any weight - but for one Basingstoke man, that was actually part of a much bigger problem with food.

A MAN found dead in Basingstoke town centre on Monday morning has been named.

FAMILY and friends of a “loveable” and “outgoing” teenager from Basingstoke who died in a road accident have been paying tribute to her.

AN ANGRY boss says a bank bungle has led to all his staff losing their jobs.