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  • FM Eclipse the Patsy Bye Tournament

    A formidable side from Fm Eclipse Netball Club entered the widely popular Patsy Bye charity tournament last week, which raises money for cancer charities. The AXA Premier League winning side maintained their magnificent reputation, winning all

  • Fergie enjoys the Castle Father's Day

    Castle Combe staged its Father's (Satur)Day Race Meeting last weekend in bright, sunny and dry weather and track conditions writes Tim Crisp. Local Builder Ray Ferguson was once again racing at the 1.85 mile Wiltshire circuit but firstly he had

  • Verge cutting begins in Hampshire

    AS the annual verge cutting season is under way highways teams across Hampshire are taking extra care to manage Hampshire’s 226 roadside verges of ecological importance. Good visibility is vital for motorists and other road users and so it is important

  • Village festival’s link to the past on today

    A FESTIVAL first held to help raise funds to renovate the village hall is entering its fifth year. Hampshire beers and a mix of musicians will be served up in King’s Somborne today for the Somborne Beer and Music Festival. Organiser Doug Stammers

  • Businesses back Forces

    A JOINT networking event held at Andover’s Guildhall boosted support for the upcoming Andover Armed Forces Weekend. Ex-RAF squadron leader Darren Henry attended the networking event held by Andover Women in Business and Mutual Business Group to

  • Crash on Winchester Road

    TRAFFIC is building up along Winchester Road, in Andover, after a three-car crash this morning. The incident happened at 8.35am and police are working to move the traffic along. The female driver of a green Vauxhall Astra had a medical incident

  • Scrutiny panel will look at cabinet decisions

    A NEW committee has been set up to scrutinise decisions made by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s cabinet. Members of the 60-strong borough council voted in favour of the new constitution – a document that sets out how the council operates

  • Poppy birthday

    POPPIES nursery celebrated its 20th anniversary by inviting children, parents and guests to a tea party last Thursday, (5 June). The nursery was opened in June 1994 by the Queen when it was part of the Royal British legion Training College.