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  • Father ‘disgusted’ to find mold on treats

    A FATHER-of-three has spoke of his “disgust” over a national company’s lack of health concerns. Luke Hutton had purchased a number of items from a Thornton’s store in Oxford back in April to give to his children for Easter. However, after they

  • Family’s fundraiser is a heartfelt boost

    A FAMILY have shown their appreciation for the hard work and care provided by specialist maternity staff at Basingstoke and North Hospital by raising more than £2,800 for the Forget Me Not Foundation. Allena Tomkins, who lost her son Finlay 14 years

  • Hartley enjoy big home win over South Wilts

    HARTLEY Wintney’s late season surge continued after a very impressive 142-run victory over visiting South Wilts seconds. The visitors themselves had been in good form in recent weeks and it started so well for them when James Wade removed opener

  • Reading still searching for first win after Hull loss

    READING still searching for their first win of their Championship campaign after they lost 2-1 at Hull City. Hull's leading goal scorer Jarrod Bowen gave the home side the lead after five minutes as he netted Kamil Grosicki's rebound. Jackson

  • Event set to showcase town's award-winning landmark

    AN INDUSTRY renowned global professional body will be coming to Whitchurch for a “behind the scenes” look at the town’s award-winning Silk Mill. The Royal Institute for British Architects (RIBA) has announced its Great British Buildings programme

  • Powerful performances help to raise awareness

    School students in Basingstoke have been using drama as a way of exploring mental health issues. Students across years 7 to 10 at Cranbourne School took part in a week-long residency run by Fluid Motion Theatre Company, which included workshops

  • Bountymen unable to beat leaders Bashley

    BASINGSTOKE and North Hants looked to be heading for a shock win over the visiting league leaders Bashley (Rydal), before a ninth wicket partnership took the game away from them. Having won the toss the Bountymen elected to bowl in blustery conditions

  • "Dragon patchers" smooth out residential roads

    AFTER extensive pressure put on Hampshire County Council to improve road surfaces in Basingstoke, the investment is now coming to fruition. Last year the county council used its new “dragon patchers” to fill in potholes on major commuter routes,