Archive

  • Investigation launched following kitchen fire

    A KITCHEN fire caused smoke damage to the ground floor of a Baughurst property, though no injuries were reported. Firefighters from the Tadley and Basingstoke fire stations were dispatched to the two-storey property in Woodlands Road to reports

  • Road to be closed to allow resurfacing work on A33 junction

    A ROAD connecting Chineham to the A33 is to be closed overnight for two weeks. As part of ongoing works on the A33 at its junction with Thornhill Way and Lillymill Chine, resurfacing work is taking place for two weeks from tonight (March 18).

  • Free chess this Saturday

    THE monthly family chess morning will take place on Saturday March 23 at the Discovery Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm. All are welcome from international master to beginner. The Delancey Qualifying competition at Basingstoke Chess Club saw

  • VIEW FROM WESTMINSTER: Why business should pick Basingstoke

    AS AN MP, the time spent outside of Parliament in the constituency is as important as time spent sitting on the green benches in the House of Commons, particularly at the moment when all thoughts in Westminster are on Brexit. So as well as the usual

  • ANVIL ARTS: Shows for all the family

    ENJOY An Evening of Eric and Ern with Olivier-nominated Jonty Stephens and Ian Ashpitel at The Haymarket on Tuesday, 26 March. Jonty is a self confessed Morecambe and Wise anorak and it was his knowledge and love of the boys that proved to be the

  • Newly-qualified nurses at hospitals trust celebrate success

    NEWLY-QUALIFIED nurses who recently completed their training at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been celebrating. The latest cohort of Open University nurse graduates to train with the Trust were presented with a badge and certificate

  • CHARITY CORNER: Save a life and be a dog or cat foster carer

    HELPING Dogs UK is looking for some foster carers to join the team in Hampshire and surrounding areas. The role can be for dogs or cats, whichever you prefer. Becoming a foster carer means you are providing support in caring for abandoned and

  • SCHOOLS' NEWS: Students given day of workshops on relationships

    YEAR 11 students at Bishop Challoner School recently took part in an ‘off timetable’ day packed full of workshops where the common theme was that of ‘relationships’. They explored healthy relationships, consent, managing conflict, how to find your

  • Blast off for week of science workshops for pupils

    A SERIES of science workshops based around the theme of space have been held across Basingstoke and Deane. Organised by the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) with Queen Mary’s College (QMC) and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, the workshops

  • Bison sign off league campaign with win in Invicta

    THE Basingstoke Bison wrapped up their league campaign with a 2-1 victory at the Invicta Dynamos last night. However, as Peterborough also won the Herd had to settle for third spot, which on reflection of what happened to the team in the summer

  • Residents label refuse collection 'rubbish'

    ONGOING issues with bin collections in Basingstoke and Deane are leaving homeowners with overflowing bins, according to residents. People leaving in Winchester Road, near Bounty Road, have said that since Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council changed

  • Reading still in trouble after draw at Stoke City

    READING kept their noses above the Championship relegation zone going into the international break with a 0-0 draw at Stoke City. The stalemate at bet365 Stadium leaves Royals one place above Rotherham United with one more point in 21st position

  • School looking to pool £711k support

    A SECONDARY school is looking to raise more than £700,000 to breathe new life into one of its leisure facilities. The current swimming pool at Cranbourne school is used by a wide range of students and community groups, but the decades-old facility