Labour PMs were not to blame...

9:30am Sunday 5th May 2013

Sir.–I cannot let George Hulme's letter pass without comment. He refers to “those Labour PMs who wrecked our country in the 1950s”. Exactly who are they?

Councillors should remain separate

9:20am Saturday 4th May 2013

Sir.–As a former county councillor for Hampshire, I obviously have a great deal of interest in today's elections.

Question over location of new cancer centre

9:20am Friday 3rd May 2013

Sir.–As one of the leading charities in my year of office as Mayor has been RadCan (provision of a local radiotherapy unit), I need hardly say how enthusiastic I am over the prospects of “A hospital without corridors”, as reported in last week’s Gazette.

Woodland opportunity

Woodland clearrance behind Ranham Close, Kempshott

9:09am Thursday 2nd May 2013

Sir.–I read your report about the woodland clearance behind Rainham Close, Kempshott, right, and went to have a look.

Youth land view

9:30am Monday 29th April 2013

Sir.–I am encouraged by the news that Hampshire County Council has released the land to make possible a youth centre in Tadley (The Gazette, April 11) – something the young people in Tadley desperately need.

Feedback thanks

9:20am Sunday 28th April 2013

Sir.–Once again, I would like to thank everyone who came along to view our draft proposals for the Chapel Hill site in Kingsclere Road, Basingstoke.

Primary school deserves praise

9:20am Saturday 27th April 2013

Sir.–I am writing to congratulate Fairfields Primary School on their recent Ofsted inspection where the school was upgraded from ‘satisfactory’ to ‘good’.

Green space which is more than just a park!

9:16am Friday 26th April 2013

Sir.–A report in Thursday’s Gazette, April 4, on the future of green spaces within the town, recorded comments from councillors that even areas such as Stratton Park and War Memorial Park should not be ruled out for development.

Flying the flag and Mrs T

Flying the flag and Mrs T

8:54am Thursday 25th April 2013

Sir.–I was dismayed to see that the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane has been castigated for simply taking a neutral stance over the question of whether or not to fly the Union Flag at half-mast for Lady Thatcher’s funeral.

Hospital staff get thanks and praise

8:50am Sunday 21st April 2013

Sir.–On March 18, my husband suffered a heart attack.

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