Profile: Tim Birkbeck

Anton and Erin to sparkle Strictly magic in Basingstoke

HAVING taken a leap of faith to pursue a career in dancing at the age of 21, Erin Boag has now become one of the most established ballroom dancers in the UK.

Nine former Labour councillors team up with independents to form new political party

A NEW political party has launched in Basingstoke and Deane made up of members who have become disillusioned by party politics.

Maria Miller increases majority in 'most important campaign of our lifetime'

Mum's appeal to find 'monsters' who left her son for dead

THE mother of a man left for dead after a brutal attack is urging the public to help bring the ‘monsters’ who hospitalised him to justice.

Greenpeace volunteers demand fast-food chain stops 'flame-grilling' the Amazon rainforest

GREENPEACE volunteers spoke to people outside Burger King’s in Basingstoke, calling on the fast food company to stop ‘flame-grilling’ the Amazon rainforest.

Scooter prize gives woman her independence back

A WOMAN has got her independence back after winning a state-of-the-art mobility scooter.

Police confirm Saturday night incident was a stabbing as one person is released

A MAN arrested on suspicion of stabbing someone has been released on bail following an incident in King’s Furlong.

Scheme helps to prevent more than £300,000 being taken through fraud

MORE than £300,000 of potential fraud in Hampshire has been prevented thanks to partnership worked between the police and national banks.

Applications submitted to improve Winklebury Sports Complex

PLANS have been submitted to further enhance the facilities at the Winklebury Football Complex.

INTERVIEW: Aladdin actor back to where it all started

BETTER known for being part of a duo, Mark Rhodes will be holding all the spotlight when it comes to this year’s Anvil pantomime.