Basingstoke news and sport from the Basingstoke Gazette

Stories for 10 January 2002

Andover News

Emergency calls rise over holiday period

CALLS to Hampshire's ambulance service were up by three per cent over the Christmas holiday period.  more...

Bid to combat growing menace of petty crime

FEAR of petty crime and concern about vandalism has increased in the past year and a new weapon needs to be used to combat the troublemakers, says a Test Valley Borough councillor.  more...

Bridging village tradition

A bridge which villagers fought to have rebuilt to its former design is about to be reopened.  more...

Benefits agency staff poised to strike again

BENEFITS agency staff were waiting to hear this week whether or not they will be walking out on a second two-day strike at the end of the month.  more...

Firm's festive reunion

IN a modern world where work colleagues come and go with barely a backward glance, a record number of staff of one of Andover's oldest firms got together for a reunion.  more...

Executive post for ex-mayor

ANDOVER'S longest serving councillor, Liberal Democrat Rod Bailey, has been chosen to sit on Test Valley Borough Council's executive.  more...

Last waltz as dance club ends

MEMBERS of Andover Dance Club have taken their partners for the last time after more than 50 years.  more...

Detectives search for Andover youths

POLICE are trying to trace two youths from Andover and Crawley who were visiting a relative in Southampton on New Year's Eve.  more...

Frozen lakes warning

ANDOVER police are warning youngsters who are tempted to play on frozen ponds they are risking their lives. With the recent cold weather and freezing conditions, a number of children have been seen playing on frozen areas of Anton Lakes. To make matters worse, vital lifesaving aids have been thrown onto the lake from their holdings at the side of the water, rendering them useless in times of emergency. Sgt Kevin McCarthy said: "It may seem like fun at the time but you cannot see the depth of the water when it is frozen and by going onto the ice you are at risk of losing your life." The message goes out to all members of the public - some adults have also been seen walking across the frozen lake. A woman walking her dog along the beauty spot said she had seen parents taking children onto the treacherous ice, in particular `a middle aged man' pulling two young children across the ice in a boat. In 1995, 25-year-old postman Robert Giles died after falling through the ice at Anton Lakes while trying to rescue his dog. The Environment Agency is also advising the public to take extra care in cold weather warning it is `highly dangerous' to venture out onto ice covered water. Dog owners exercising their animals near frozen water have been told dogs are `just as vulnerable to drowning under these conditions as human beings'. An Agency spokesperson said: "Anyone walking or driving near to rivers, ponds or lakes should be aware that conditions are potentially treacherous and should exercise extreme caution. "We are concerned that an accident on ice could in minutes turn a winter wonderland into a place of tragedy."  more...

Two day strike adds to rail commuter misery

RAIL passengers had to endure another bout of misery earlier this week as members of the RMT union called a two-day strike over pay and the treatment of two union organisers.  more...

Thieves' bum deal for dad

FATHER and son Darrell and Connor Hyde have been left with nowhere to sit after thieves stole their dining chairs from the front garden.  more...

Pet cat left to die

A RIVER Way family has spoken of their relief when their three-year-old cat was saved after being found in a sealed cardboard box.  more...

Workshop tips for groups

GROUPS and societies in the Test Valley are being invited to take part in free training workshops which will focus on the wide subject of marketing and the real benefits it can bring to their organisations.  more...

World premiere for video

LOCAL history was on show yet again in the Andover area when a video of Wherwell, made to celebrate the millennium, was premiered.  more...

World premiere for video

LOCAL history was on show yet again in the Andover area when a video of Wherwell, made to celebrate the millennium, was premiered.  more...

Above average homes strategy triggers delight

NEWS that Test Valley Borough Council's housing strategy and performance has been assessed as `well above average' has delighted the councillor who directly oversees the work.  more...

Police hunt teenage mugging gang

AN elderly Andover woman was left shocked and shaken after being robbed by a member of a teenage gang of three boys and one girl on Monday afternoon.  more...

Draft report on flooding

VILLAGERS near Andover will be given the opportunity to comment on a draft report on flooding commissioned by the Environment Agency next week.  more...

Owl's about that?

GALAXY the spectacled owlet hopes to be a star of future birthday parties held at the Hawk Conservancy at Weyhill.  more...

Gin-trap pet cat loses leg

A FAMILY'S pet cat had its front leg amputated after sustaining an horrific injury in an illegally set gin-trap.  more...

Andover Sport

Lions back on song

Eastleigh 2,Andover 5  more...

Youth League

CK Andover U18 3, Netley Central 4  more...

Youth League round-up

CK Andover U18 3, Netley Central 4  more...

Street notch fifth win on the road

Petersfield 2, Andover NS 5  more...

Bridge upset high-flying City

Winchester City 0, Stockbridge 0  more...

Matt is Hants' young player of the year

ANDOVER'S teenager off-spinner Matt Hooper has picked up the Hampshire' young player-of-the-year award.   more...

Chandlers Ford News

Residents to have say in traffic plan

CHANDLER'S Ford residents are to have a big say in drawing up a traffic strategy to combat a motoring invasion.  more...

Eastleigh News

It is scandalous!

ANGRY residents campaigning to remove three "eyesore" containers and an asbestos skip from an Eastleigh estate have accused housing association contractors of riding roughshod over the planning system.  more...

FIRST STEP ON LADDER

CIVIC chiefs will tonight be urged to back the creation of a community enterprise centre where budding captains of industry could start on the ladder to success.  more...

Fareham News

TARGETS ARE OUT OF REACH

HEALTH bosses in Fareham and Gosport have admitted they are unlikely to hit government targets for hospital waiting times.  more...

Gosport News

Splashing new look for baths

It's a new year and a new start for Holbrook Recreation Centre after a £20,000 facelift.  more...

Targets out of reach

HEALTH bosses in Fareham and Gosport have admitted they are unlikely to hit government targets for hospital waiting times.  more...

Alcoholic jailed for drink-drive double

AN alcoholic who hit the bottle after two years without a drink was jailed for twice driving while over the legal limit in the space of five days.   more...

Hampshire Business

Growth leads to new Cirrus role

Laurie Benson has taken over the expanded role of UK sales manager at Cirrus Communication Systems of New Milton.  more...

Kendal aims to make deal drive

The Bank of Scotland has boosted its deal team in Southampton, with the appointment of Kendal Milne as director of structured finance.  more...

Hampshire Sailsolent

Playing down loss of Admiral's Cup

YACHTING bosses today played down fears that the loss of the Admiral's Cup will hit the Isle of Wight's hard-pressed economy.  more...

Hythe News

Scheme could jam our roads

PLANS to build a gas-fired power station in a New Forest village have run into opposition from the district council.  more...

Iow News

Soap stars

TV fans have thrilled to the antics of the Colbys of Dynasty and the Ewings of Dallas.  more...

Lymington News

Objectors win first fight to save shop

CAMPAIGNERS led by a 92-year-old woman are battling to save a New Forest shop and post office.  more...

Trousers allowed after 150 years

FOR generations girls and boys at a village school in the New Forest had to weather the worst of winter on their bare legs.  more...

Park Gate News

Soap stars

TV fans have thrilled to the antics of the Colbys of Dynasty and the Ewings of Dallas.  more...

Estate aims would ruin our cul-de-sac

RESIDENTS in a Locks Heath cul-de-sac have protested en masse against plans for a large housing estate on their doorstep.  more...

Romsey News

We need more cash to protect bus services

BUS services in the Test Valley could face further cuts unless the borough council stumps up more cash to subsidise routes according to a local councillor.  more...

Southampton Business

In Port

Today's Principal Arrivings: Talisman, ro/ro, 0430, 43; Cap Finisterre, container, 0600, 204; Le Castellet, vehicle carrier, 0600, 201 link; Maersk Teal, ro/ro, 1300, 34/35; Ulysses, passenger ferry, 1330, No 7 Dry Dock; Bunga Mas 9, container, 2000, 204.  more...

Southampton Leisure

Violin treat

CANADIAN-BORN violin prodigy Leila Josefowicz will be scaling dizzy classical heights at Poole Arts Centre next month.  more...

Bands in tune for music party

AN announcement on the top acts to headline the major new Isle of Wight festival of music this summer, is imminent say organisers.   more...

Drama group entries wanted, please

FANCY your chances in the All England Theatre Festival? Entries for the local first stage of the amateur drama competition, Totton Festival of Drama, will be accepted until February 1.   more...

Drama that has art and Soul together

FORMER TV crime-buster David Soul finds himself on the wrong side of the law next month, in a chilling new drama at Poole Arts Centre.  more...

Southampton News

Art show draws in readers!

A NEW month-long exhibition is drawing in discerning art lovers to a Southampton library.  more...

School psychology cash support plan

EDUCATION chiefs are considering sinking £120,000 into stepping up the psychological support on offer to Hampshire's schools.  more...

TOP MEDIC IS CLEARED

A TOP gynaecologist collapsed in his chair with his head in his hands after being cleared of charges of serious professional misconduct today.  more...

Southampton Sport

LEICESTER 0 - SAINTS 4

AT training on Thursday, Gordon Strachan and Anders Svensson were joking about next summer's World Cup and the previous weekend's draw in Pusan which had pitted Sweden in the same group as England.  more...

SAINTS 2 - SUNDERLAND 0

MARIAN PAHARS is one of life's quiet, and unassuming souls off the football pitch.  more...

MAN UTD 6 - SAINTS 1

ALL week in training, Saints had one main game plan.  more...

SAINTS 1 --- SPURS 0

"THAT'S me sorted for tonight" suggested an elated Gordon Strachan half an hour after yesterday's game.  more...

Saints 0 - Leeds 1

THE script was tailor-made for Lee Bowyer after a spell which has seen him go from hell and back the space of 24 months.  more...

CHELSEA 2 - SAINTS 4

"CRAZY football, crazy Chelsea," chimed a dazed Blues' boss Claudio Ranieri, who had seen his championship-chasing Chelsea well and truly floored by a spectacular Southampton comeback.  more...

SAINTS 2 - LIVERPOOL 0

THIS was the night when Gordon Strachan's fast-improving side finally came of age.  more...

BRING ON UNITED

SAINTS are on a high and can't wait to face Premiership champions Manchester United at St Mary's on Sunday after a memorable 2-0 victory over title contenders Liverpool last night.  more...

Hayley's fast finish wins a bronze medal

HAYLEY Pointer excelled on her home Waterside patch to pick up a bronze medal for New Forest Juniors in the Hampshire Cross-Country Championships at Applemore.  more...

Trial to forget for trio

NONE of Hampshire's three bowlers were performing cartwheels after the England trial at Wellingborough, Northampton.   more...

Riverside laid low by `flu - as well as league leaders

THE BIG showdown in Division 2 of the Hampshire League became a damp squib after Riverside had eight bowlers ruled out of the clash with pacemakers Rushmoor.  more...

Standley and Ward title chase

PETER WARD and Graham Standley may have been downbeat about their England prospects after last weekend's international trial, but they are on a high as far as the national indoor championships are concerned.  more...

Champions facing relegation

DEFENDING champions Palmerston are facing a different outcome to the current Hampshire League season.  more...

Walsh lands 21lb catch in 48-hour haul

ONCE again, with ice covering many still waters until late in the week, sport has been at a minimum, although Broadlands managed to remain fairly ice-free.   more...

Newman books Reelcare Series' final berth after victory in opener

THE first round of the Reelcare Winter Series took place on the Match Lake and Lower Lake at Broadlands which had just thawed out after the big freeze.   more...

Pewsey will fancy chances in semis

PEWSEY Avon Angling scorched to victory in the final leg of The Hants, Wilts and Dorset Winter League on the Kennet and Avon Canal despite the anglers having to break two inches of ice to fish and easily out classed the opposition to regain their title.   more...

Totton News

IT'S A BIG TURN-OFF

VILLAGERS on the main gateway road into the New Forest from Southampton have lashed out at the prospect of thousands of extra vehicles heading past their homes.  more...

  
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