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  • Goodall out of Wimbledon

    Basingstoke tennis ace Josh Goodall's hopes at Wimbledon ended today as he, along with partner Ross Hutchins, went out of the men's doubles in four sets. The Brits had been due on court five at 11am, but a heavy shower delayed the start until after

  • Recycled furniture helps needy and environment

    AN INNOVATIVE charity that reuses furniture and household goods has celebrated the third anniversary of its launch. The Community Furniture Project, which started in Basingstoke in 2004 and also has an office in Newbury, collects donated furniture,

  • School looking good as new era beckons

    YOUNGSTERS in north Basingstoke are looking forward to starting their lessons in September in a brand-new, state-of-the-art school - and they'll have a new uniform too. Building work at Everest Community College, which is replacing John Hunt of Everest

  • Special panels to work with police

    PANELS of neighbours are to be set up to have a say on the crimes they want police to tackle in their area. The move is one of a series of steps announced by Basingstoke Chief Inspector Jill Baldry to meet a new national emphasis on neighbourhood policing

  • Hit squad created to enforce smoking ban

    A HIT squad has been created to enforce the smoking ban in Basingstoke and Deane that came into force across the country on Sunday. From 6am yesterday, smoking in any enclosed public places, including pubs, clubs, restaurants and workplaces, is banned

  • New directors on board at Camrose

    SIX new directors have been appointed to the board of Basingstoke Town FC - but the search for a chairman to head up the club goes on. At the end of last week, it was announced on the club's website that Margaret Dimbleby, Kumar Nayar, Paul Carney,