THE region's rail service provider has introduced a new scheme to repay travellers who experience delays. South Western Railway (SWR) has introduced a new Automated Delay Repay (ADR) scheme which it says will drastically cut the time it takes customers
THREE businesses which have shown their community-minded credentials are vying for the public’s votes. Destination Basingstoke, organisers of the Place to be Proud of Awards, is encouraging people to vote for one of three businesses to find the
AN ARREST has been main in connection with three armed robberies. A 23-year-old man from Basingstoke was arrested on suspicion of robbery on Sunday after the incidents in the South Ham area which involved the use of a weapon which resembled a handgun
A GROUP was making some noise in Basingstoke town centre on Monday last week to attract new members. Old Basing Royal British Legion Corps of Drums members were outside Primark, in The Malls Shopping Centre, as the group is seeking to recruit more
THERE will be LEGO fun galore at a Basingstoke museum this Easter school holiday. Bricktropolis and the Attack of the Mighty Monsters, an interactive LEGO experience where some of the world’s most famous buildings are under attack, is still on
THE Hatch Warren Phoenix Flares under16s completed a Peter Houseman League and cup double with a hard fought 2-0 win against a very strong Rooksdown Eagles side. The Flares had already completed an unbeaten league campaign, winning all bar one game
AN AMATEUR dramatic group was in both joyous and a remembrance mood after notching awards for a production of one of the West End’s most-loved shows. Last year Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) Next Gen showcased its schools edition
A CHARITY which helps keep spirits up on hospital wards has been recognised for its sterling work. Hospital Radio Basingstoke earned a Bronze award for Station of the Year in the National Hospital Radio Awards held during the annual Hospital Radio
TWO watering holes have abruptly closed without warning, according to punters. The Jolly Farmer, in Cliddesden, and the Bounty Inn, in the Top of The Town, have both closed their doors within the last week, leaving regulars puzzled. For residents
MORE than a quarter of pet owners in the south of England do not own a carbon monoxide alarm, research has revealed. New research, from the CO Be Alarmed! campaign, has revealed that more than a quarter of pet owners in the South East could be putting
HAVING first picked up a guitar at the age of eight, Molly Tuttle always knew music was in her blood. First performing with her dad at the age 11, Molly has since gone on to be be welcomed in to the folk music, bluegrass, Americana and traditional
LAST week, eight students from Bishop Challoner, embarked on a journey to Robert May’s School, Odiham - their mission was to become cyber ambassadors. Marcia Tanyanyiwa, who works for the Office for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire
READ Easy local volunteer groups provide free one-to-one reading coaching for adults. The sessions are designed around the client to read at their own pace, without pressure. More than seven per cent of adults in England never learnt to read
OAKLEY Bowling Club will be holding open days on Saturday, 27 and Sunday, 28 April from 11am until 2pm as part of the Oakley Sports Weekend programme. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend, with a suggestion to wear flat-soled
FROM its opening concert, The Anvil has had many famous faces walk its boards. In the 25 years since the concert hall open its doors, the venue has welcomed talents from all aspects of the arts world. Whether it be musicians, comedians, children
MFC Popley Youth completed a tremendous treble for this season after they beat East Berks League Cup success over Curley Park Rangers at Binfield. This was the third trophy the under-16 side had won in as many weeks following on from clinching the
A CARE home has launched a review after a woman with dementia developed such a severe infection in her legs she ‘could have died’ Mary Dibley was under the care of staff at Basingfield Court Residential Care Home, in Huish Lane, Old Basing, from
