Quick-thinking stranger saves baby's life
WHEN he went to get some milk at a local shop, Gavin Hampton had no idea that he was about to become involved in a life-saving drama.
View ArticleTestbourne Community School head determined to retain 'outstanding' status
THE new head teacher of Testbourne Community School said she is focused on ensuring that it retains its ‘outstanding’ status.
View ArticleWar commemoration projects get handouts from Hampshire County Council
MORE than 50 community organisations have received a slice of a £48,000 Hampshire County Council handout to mark 100 years since the start of the First World War and the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
View ArticleWomen over 70 warned of breast cancer danger
ONE in three women who develop breast cancer are over 70, so don’t assume that you’re past it or dismiss any symptoms as a sign of ageing – that’s the message from Hampshire County Council to local...
View ArticleTrial pumping scheme in Worting Road stopped due to damaged pipe
A HIGH-volume pumping trial that was launched in Worting Road today has been stopped after a pipe transporting water into the River Loddon was damaged.
View ArticleVolunteers to be honoured at special ceremony this weekend
SOME of the borough’s dedicated volunteers are set to be recognised at an awards ceremony on Saturday.
View ArticleCommunity trust raises £5,000 for Buckskin flooding victims
WORTING Community Trust is to donate £5,000 to help flooded residents in Buckskin.
View ArticlePumping suspended again at Worting Road electricity sub-station
A TRIAL pumping scheme at the West Ham electricity sub-station in Worting Road has been resumed this morning.
View ArticleBasingstoke market traders left fuming by farmers' market plan
TRADERS at Basingstoke’s market are fuming after being pushed aside to make way for a farmers’ market once a month.
View ArticleLiberal Democrats select candidate to challenge Maria Miller in 2015 general...
A LOCAL campaigner is making a bid to become Basingstoke’s next MP.
View ArticleVIDEO: Year to remember for Basingstoke ventriloquist Steve Hewlett
IT WAS just over a year ago that Steve Hewlett stood in front of the panel of judges on Britain’s Got Talent, hoping they would enjoy his ventriloquism act.
View ArticleNorth West Hampshire MP meets with Southern Electric Power Distribution
NORTH West Hampshire MP Sir George Young has met with the head of operations at Southern Electric Power Distribution (SEPD) in a meeting at the House of Commons.
View ArticleJody Scheckter hits out at alcohol watchdog
FORMER Formula 1 racing champion Jody Scheckter has hit out at an alcohol watchdog after it wrote to independent retailers which continue to stock his beer.
View ArticleAppeal for witnesses following assault on driver in Sherfield-on-Loddon
A MAN was assaulted after he stopped his car to check on the welfare on another driver in Sherfield-on-Loddon.
View ArticlePensioner vows to fight parking fine issued in Hartley Wintney
A DEFIANT pensioner has vowed to fight a £100 fine after she was punished for parking on an estate in Hartley Wintney.
View ArticleAcquitted head returns to school
A BASINGSTOKE headteacher has returned to work after being acquitted of fondling a teenage boy.
View ArticleBasingstoke hospital chief makes key contribution to national report
THE chief nurse at Basingstoke hospital has made a key contribution to a national report which focuses on the impact of staff morale on patient care.
View ArticlePopley man guilty of growing cannabis after anonymous tip-off
A CARPENTER who grew cannabis in his loft was caught red-handed after an anonymous tip-off.
View ArticlePetition launched to turn Deeside care home into a respite centre
CAMPAIGNERS have taken to the streets of Basingstoke to press their case for a care home earmarked for closure to be put to good use.
View ArticleHigh volume pumping proposed for Buckskin floodwater
A TRIAL pumping scheme that has been used at the West Ham electricity sub-station is set to be launched in Buckskin next week to pump away floodwater.
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