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  • Woman attacked in War Memorial Park

    A FEMALE jogger was punched in the face during a run in the War Memorial Park. The attack took place near the Totally Tennis centre at around 9.30pm on Friday, May 25. The 27-year-old woman from Basingstoke was punched in the face and grabbed from behind

  • New councillor slams 'a lack of democracy'

    HE HAS only been in the job for three weeks, but borough councillor David Eyre said he has been left “dismayed” by what he describes as a lack of local democracy at Basingstoke and Deane council. Labour’s Cllr Eyre, who represents Brighton Hill South

  • BAOS' youth group Limelight Twist and Shout on June 10

    FOLLOWING the success of their workshop with West End Star Peter Polycarpou, Limelight – the youth arm of Basingstoke Amateur Operatic Society - present their first concert on Sunday, June 10 in Central Studio. Twist & Shout, a rockin’ celebration

  • Grange thrill

    BASINGSTOKE and Mid Hants’ men’s team made the most of their first ever British Athletics League fixture at Down Grange, finishing second on a momentous day for the club. Robert Tobin, Andy Blow and the club’s 4x100m relay squad all secured

  • U-turn on paddling pools

    THE paddling pools at Eastrop Park and Popley will be filled in July and August after a u-turn by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Bosses had decided not to fill the popular pools in Basingstoke in an attempt to reduce water consumption

  • Event leads to cash boost for dog group

    A DISABLED woman said she was “delighted” after raising hundreds of pounds for a charity that has changed her life. Nicola Daniel, from Basingstoke, organised a coffee morning and silent auction in aid of Canine Partners, which matched her with chocolate

  • HCR is a green winner

    RELOCATION specialist HCR has added another feather to its cap by winning a green achievement award. The accolade was presented to special projects manager George Dawes at the Re:locate awards – coined the Oscars of the relocation industry – at the Institute

  • Water meter roll-out: Have your say

    RESIDENTS in the Basingstoke area are being asked for their views on how a water metering programme is being rolled out. South East Water has been seeking feedback from customers on the delivery of its metering programme. The aim of the programme,

  • Bristow's men get Royals appointment

    BASINGSTOKE Town will host a Reading XI in a pre-season friendly at the Camrose on July 21. It is unlikely that any members of the Royals’ first team squad will play in the game as they will be on the club’s pre-season tour to Portugal – but Bristow

  • REVIEW: Giraffe, Festival Place, Basingstoke

    Giraffe Festival Place Shopping Centre Basingstoke, RG21 7BB, 01256 475770 Giraffe.net BEING completely new to this chain, I'd no expectations of our meal. I will admit that I assumed it would be along the lines