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  • Old cars needed for rescue practice

    FIREFIGHTERS have appealed for people to donate scrap cars after they were left short by the Government scrappage scheme. Despite the cash-incentive scheme ending earlier this year, Hampshire and Fire Rescue Service is still faced with a shortage

  • Sunday League loses six

    NEXT season the Basingstoke and District Sunday League will have four divisions after the number of clubs competing was reduced by six to 39. In division one, both Bramley United and AC Marstons were spared relegation, while the top two from division

  • Find a home for Cheeky!

    CHEEKY is a Syrian hamster in need of new home to scurry around in. The cheerful pet has had several owners and is looking to be homed alone. He is lively and likes to nibble on fresh vegetables, including carrots, apples and lettuce.

  • Saddle up for big wheel ride

    CYCLISTS are being asked to get on their bikes for one of north Hampshire’s most worthy causes. Basingstoke’s St Michael’s Hospice needs people to sign up, get sponsored and hit the saddle for this summer’s Big Wheel 16 Bike Ride to help keep

  • Oakley grab survival chance

    THE Basingstoke and District Saturday League will start the forthcoming season with 36 teams, one fewer than it had at the end of last season. Cromwell Inn, Hook Reserves and AFC Aldermaston B have all withdrawn – but new teams have entered in Kingsclere