THE Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane is hoping a mystery artist, who sent in a painting of him, will come forward. Councillor David Leeks received the picture in March but wants to track down whoever painted it so he can pass on his thanks. Cllr Leeks
A NEW provider has now taken over the running of Hampshire’s Sure Start children centres – and it has pledged to increase the number of frontline workers. Action for Children (ACH) is running 13 of the 15 clusters, including Basingstoke and Deane.
A MAN has died after his car was submerged at a north Hampshire ford. The incident took place at 9.12am this morning at Headley ford, where the River Enborne crosses Thornford Road on the Hampshire/Berkshire border. Officers were called to a report
BEFORE we embarked on our trip to Selsey’s Bunn Leisure, my husband was absolutely dead against caravan holidays. When we returned, he was already planning the next one, thanks to his having enjoyed swimming, strolling, snacking, shopping and
I AM a relative newcomer to the game of golf, having taken it up seriously about 18 months ago, and you will be able to follow my trials and tribulations over the course of the summer in this column. The picture gives a clue how I’m doing.
RESIDENTS in Basingstoke and Deane are being invited to apply for a limited number of tickets to join Prince Edward at a high-profile Hampshire Diamond Jubilee service of thanksgiving. His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex will join representatives
A BASINGSTOKE care home celebrated its first birthday in style, with a visit from the borough mayor, Champagne, and an impressive buffet for residents and their families. Marnel Lodge Care Home, in Carter Drive, Popley, marked the milestone with an afternoon
BASINGSTOKE Town are gearing up for the biggest league game in their history after reaching the Blue Square Bet South play-offs. Jason Bristow’s men got the draw they needed at Welling United to secure a place in the top five and will face
A NEW lifestyle concept store called Gallery Fifty Five has opened in Hartley Wintney. The new venture has been set up by Freda James and can be found in the High Street, selling a range of paintings, prints, etchings and drawings as well as
El Castello 198 Fleet Road, Fleet GU51 3NW 01252 615447 IF there is one thing Fleet High Street is not short of, it's places to eat. It is pleasing then, to see that El Castello appears to be thriving in the
