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Crystal Palace manager Trevor Francis paid tribute to midfielder Julian Gray after the Scotsman's goal made it four successive draws for First Division leaders Pompey. But Harry Redknapp's men still enjoyed a good day as second-placed Leicester conceded

A Craig Anstey double smashed the unbeaten league record of Dr Martens Eastern Division championship challengers Dorchester Town yesterday and gave Bashley a stunning 2-0 awayday victory, writes Derek Hawkins. Anstey struck first just before half-time

BASINGSTOKE Town had to come from behind twice at Maidenhead United yesterday to secure a hard-earned Ryman League Premier Division point in a 2-2 draw at York Road. 'Stoke boss Ernie Howe said: "We played very well and had lots of posession but our trait

HAMPSHIRE Ambulance managers are looking at new ways of working as staff unions continue to complain about working conditions. A statement from the unions' joint committee earlier this month condemned an alleged lack of ambulance cover in the rural south-east

LUCKY toddlers had fun getting to grips with brand-new play equipment at Basingstoke's newest nursery school. Timbers Nursery School is a purpose-built facility at the recently-completed Oakridge Hall for All, for children aged between two-years-and-eight-months

A BASINGSTOKE secondary school has been hailed as one of the best in the country for fostering values that go beyond individual achievement in academic or sporting qualifications. Fort Hill Community School, in Winklebury, received the praise after picking

A PROBLEM road in a Basingstoke suburb could be in line for a wave of safety improvements. Cabinet member for environmental sustainability Cllr Ron Hussey told the latest borough council meeting that £21,000 to be spent on improving road safety in Shakespeare

THE Inland Revenue has taken out another petition for the winding-up of Basingstoke Town Football and Social Club Limited. Due to be heard at the High Court in London in the New Year, this is the second time the Revenue has made a bid to wind up the company

BASINGSTOKE MP Andrew Hunter is to tackle the Government over the case of a schoolgirl whose leg was broken after she was struck by a cyclist riding on the pavement. Mr Hunter believes that the case of Rosie Lepperd has highlighted a "loophole" in the

OVERTON Harriers' promising junior Aaron Harris recently represented Hampshire under-15 boys in the annual Southern Counties Cross Country Championships at Banbury where he finished 14th and was second counter for Hants over a flat but heavy 4.5km parkland

Andover Leisure 5, Andover RBL 0 Dave Milward and Chris Green's ALC side finally took a step in the right direction in the ADSL after a run of poor form with a convincing away victory against division one basement boys Andover RBL with new signing Arron

HAMPSHIRE athlete Mike East surprised everyone - including himself - by winning the gold medal for the 1500m at last summer's Commonwealth Games in Manchester. Now he's got involved with a scheme that could see other athletes following in his footsteps

- Training Camp with 4x's World Champion, Soren Johnsen - Sunday 8th December After the morning spinning class, cleaning the house & shopping I collected my coach for the next ten days, Soren Johnsen, from the Airport. Soren has won four Europe Class

GUNWHARF Quays in Portsmouth is to host the Ribex on Water show next year. The show is the second largest on-water boat show in the UK after the Southampton International Boat Show and is scheduled to be held next May with more than 100 boats on display

HAMBLE'S Emma Richards spent Christmas in freezing conditions in the treacherous Southern Ocean. But as she continued on the third leg of the Around Alone race, the 28-year-old opened the few presents she has on board her 60ft yacht Pindar. Speaking by

THE BUFFALO, the second ice hockey team at Basingstoke, have just wrapped-up a third consecutive league title - with two months to spare. The rare feat makes them one of the most-feared outfits on the British ice hockey scene. The Gowrings, Datasharp

Two divisions separate the final pairing in the Hampshire Worthington's Cup first round, but that will count for very little when on-a-high Tottonians host a Portsmouth side battered by injuries and festive unavailability at Totton College tomorrow. The

Roadworks chaos near Winchester Station may be over but there are more major works on the horizon. Despite assuring motorists that the disruption was over, Hampshire County Council is now planning more "improvements" in Romsey Road - one of the main routes

SOUTHAMPTON'S national champion Martyn Sekjer has been given an opportunity to rule the world. The Sports Centre bowler, who carried off the English BA outdoor singles crown in record-breaking style last summer, has accepted an all-expenses-paid invitation

Campaigners in Byron Avenue, Winchester, are gearing up for the second round of their phone mast battle with a New Year vigil. The action group will be meeting up to "see in the New Year and see off Orange" ahead of the public inquiry, which resumes on

ATHERLEY staged a late, late show to complete a maximum against the Isle of Wight in the Famous Grouse Home Nations Top Ten Classic Group L. It was not until the final end that Larry Collins, Dave Edmonds, Steve Henry and Colin Thresher sealed a 19-18

It was standing-room only at a concert in Wolvesey, the home of the bishop of Winchester, to support Child Health International. Winchester Young Voices, conducted by Anne George, sang Christmas and gospel songs, followed by songs from Africa. The Motley

Councils in Hampshire are being quizzed on cycle training schemes as part of moves to establish a national benchmark for cycle instruction and leadership. The government-backed English Regions Cycling Development team is visiting all local authorities

Staff morale at Winchester's Royal Hampshire County Hospital has fallen. Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare NHS Trust members heard that responses to a survey reflected a general tone of increasing unhappiness over pressures of work and the inability

Pupils from the Henry Beaufort School, Winchester, spent the penultimate day of term in the very fresh air - digging. The environment group from Year 9 left the classroom to work in brilliant, crisp sunshine on the St Catherine's Hill wildlife reserve

Visitors to the Theatre Royal Winchester's Atrium Caf could be mistaken for thinking they're in Outer Space, thanks to an exciting, original art project by Ridgemead Junior School, at Bishop's Waltham. Its 30 Year 5 pupils worked with two characters,

Winchester Horticultural Society devoted the interval in their December meeting to conversation and the consumption of seasonal fare. Paula Harris-Allen had prepared the fruit- filled, delicately decorated cake and other members brought tasty mince pies

A graduate from King Alfred's College in Winchester - a winner of the "Your Shout" Millennium Award - screened her new film in the city on Sunday. Norma Ndebele (29) filmed the 15-minute docufilm, Our Lives in Their Hands, in Winchester during the summer

The sounds of Christmas rang out from Winchester's Great Hall as children from two Hampshire primary schools sang carols they had composed themselves for a countywide competition. The winning entries were "I'm Trying to Catch a Snowflake", from John Keble

Local historian, Phil Yates, investigates Christmas shopping in Winchester's High Street of the 1930s and reveals some interesting facts LATE-night shopping at Christmastide is nothing new - it was a regular occurrence in the 1930s. We may not have experienced

GUNWHARF Quays in Portsmouth is to host the Ribex on Water show next year. The show is the second largest on-water boat show in the UK after the Southampton International Boat Show and is scheduled to be held next May with more than 100 boats on display

IF THE family-friendly slapstick antics that make up the majority of festive entertainment aren't your thing, the new season at The Mayflower promises to be well worth the wait. The fun starts with a saucy treat in the shape of The New Rocky Horror Show

TENS of thousands of council taxpayers in Hampshire could be facing a whopping £110 rise in their council tax bills next year. That's the grim message from county finance bosses as the authority struggles to plug an estimated £45m gap in the budget. The

GIVING birth on Chris-tmas Day has become a bit of a family trend for one first-time Hampshire mum. Kerry Pattimore was the first woman to give birth in Southampton on December 25, when Charles Fanshaw was delivered at 2.29am. But it came as no surprise

THOUSANDS of shoppers descended on Southampton yesterday to take advantage of the Boxing Day sales. Bargain hunters started early at the larger department stores, which have already slashed prices by up to 60 per cent. Furniture and electrical goods stores

SCORES of hunt supporters in south Hampshire gathered together for their traditional Boxing Day meet - but will it be their last? A government Bill proposing to license fox-hunting and outlaw hare coursing and stag hunting could change the face of hunting

CONTROVERSIAL plans to tarmac over a wildflower meadow in Hampshire and turn it into a park- and-ride scheme could still be on the cards. The county council is set to go to the Court of Appeal in a bid to get a High Court judge's ruling against the project

YOUNG people in Southampton received an early Christmas present when a youth shelter was officially unveiled. Costing £3,500, the shelter in Mansel Park, Millbrook, is designed to stop youths hanging around outside the Windermere Avenue shops. The new

THE Southern Elec-tric inquiry line will be closed on New Year's Day and run a special service over the next week. But customers are being reminded that the 24-hour emergency line on 0845 770 80 90 will be open throughout the New Year period. The inquiry

ANDOVER police have broadly welcomed a scheme to offer £500 to anyone who shops a drink-driver - although they have appealed to people to use it responsibly. During the Christmas break people will be able to ring the free Crimestoppers number if they

THE future of Andover Carnival is secure following a merger with the Andover Show which will see a festival weekend held in the town next June. Carnival organisers Andover Round Table put on the biggest and best event ever in the town last year but continued

THE parish boundary between Goodworth Clatford and Upper Clatford is to be reconsidered by Test Valley Borough Council. Goodworth Clatford Parish Council asked for a number of properties to be moved into their parish for a second time following an initial

LEADER of Test Valley Borough Council, Coun-cillor Ian Carr, has welcomed the news that all three services who had re-applied for Charter Mark Awards this year have been successful. Commenting on the news Mr Carr said: "The council's commitment to providing

FORMER Andover police chief Alastair McWhirter has reached the highest rank in his profession after being made Chief Constable of Suffolk. Mr McWhirter was superintendent of the Andover division immediately before the appointment of Keith Cockburn in

WHITCHURCH mayor Cllr Barry Jackman held a special prizegiving ceremony in the Town Hall for the winners of the Christmas card design competition. The winners in the Testbourne Community School category were Lauren Williams, who took first prize, Annabel

POLICE have issued a warning that professional car thieves are prepared to get up early to steal vehicles from the unwary. The warning comes after a van was stolen in Devizes and, after a pursuit by police, a man was arrested in Hampshire. "A cleaner

THE old Salvation Army Hall in Whitchurch will be demolished to make way for housing after proposals were given outline planning permission. Whitchurch Salvation Army Corps took the decision to close the hall in June last year after celebrating 120 years

TEST Valley Borough Council leader Ian Carr is looking forward to a peaceful New Year. In his new year message to residents of the borough he says: "With our strong connections with the armed services in Test Valley, the debate about international events

JUST as a new batch of publicly assembled popsters are unleashed onto the public, Britain's favourite flop stars are proving that you can't beat a bit of good old-fashioned determination. While the now defunct Hear'Say grabbed all the limelight as the

PUPILS from Colling-bourne Primary School received some very special gifts from the farmer next door when they took part in an age-old tradition on the last day of term. Farmer Chris Gordon and his wife Bonnie, who live at Court Farm, handed each child

THE lack of bus services into Andover is destroying businesses in the town, according to a leading retail manager. Chantry Centre manager Joe Azzopardi is angry that transport into the town from outlying areas is severely restricted - particularly on

GORDON STRACHAN praised Saints' physical and mental toughness following yesterday's goalless draw at championship-chasing Chelsea. It extended Southampton's unbeaten run to six - but almost came at a cost after a bruising Stamford Bridge encounter played

FORMER Whitchurch striker Mario Nurse left the basement battlers on the critical list after scoring the first goal and making the second in Andover's 3-1 victory over their north Hampshire rivals at the Portway Stadium yesterday. Andover's clash with

HAMPSHIRE County Council is leading the way in becoming one of the first counties in the country to agree to adopt a six-term school year. Cabinet members agreed unanimously at the latest meeting to support proposals to adopt, in principle, a six-term

POLICE officers are examining an Aladdin's Cave of goods which were seized during a major police swoop at an illegal travellers' camp on the outskirts of Basingstoke. The items were seized when around 100 officers carried out an early-morning raid on

THERE were queues of Basingstoke's great and good waiting to say farewell to departing borough chief executive Katrine Sporle at a special reception on Friday at the Civic Offices. Mrs Sporle, 47, who has been chief council officer in Basingstoke and

GRAFFITI gang members who caused an estimated £100,000 of damage across Basingstoke in a two-year vandalism spree have been brought to justice. As part of their punishment, the quartet of youths - who were slammed by the judge for casting a blight over

JOHN Hanson 'D' finally came good in the Andover & District Table Tennis League last week when they completely outplayed the luckless Enham 'A' side - a complete reversal of the previous meeting between the two first division teams. Rahib Ali, Mark

Coventry Blaze 4, Basingstoke Bison 2 COVENTRY Blaze ensured that they are the Findus British National League Christmas number one, keeping hold of top spot by defeating the Bison on Sunday night at the Skydome. The home side, who have defeated the Bison

WHATEVER anybody might say about Saints, nobody can accuse them of not working to match whoever they are playing. Yesterday's draw at Stamford Bridge was testament to their fitness and sheer determination to be as good as any team they face. Yes, Saints

A Winchester conservation group is facing extinction, say members, and only new people can keep it going. The city's WWF group has been around for 40 years and some of the founder members are still active. But the group will fold unless five new members

Police and retailers are joining forces to crack down on public disorder and violence in the Winchester city centre. The city centre partnership, consisting of Winchester Police, Winchester City Centre Management, WCC Community Safety and Licensing departments

This is the story of a World War II hero, two Winchester Cathedral guides and a statue of France's great saint, Joan of Arc. Thomas Harvell, the hero, discovered the statue, replica of the one of Joan in Winchester Cathedral, in a church in France in

Winchester Photographic Society members were taken down Memory Lane when Trevor Muston presented images on old glass lantern slides with a fascinating archive of pictures by Portsmouth Camera Club members, the earliest from 1903 and the most recent from

Hampshire County Council has appointed its first adult protection officer to prevent abuse of vulnerable people. Jane Lawson, a qualified social worker, comes to the post from Portsmouth City Council where she held a similar position. Her job will be

In Alaska, everyone receives an annual cash payment as their share of the state's oil wealth. Children receive the same as adults so a family of four in the year 2000 received the equivalent of £5,600. Charles Bazlinton, in his book, The Free Lunch, has

Bus enthusiasts can look forward to a treat on New Year's Day. Friends of King Alfred Buses will again be putting on tours of Winchester district using their unique collection of vintage vehicles. Altogether, 33 buses and coaches will be taking part.

Five members of the Phoenix Adventure Club, from Winchester, are celebrating their success in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. All attained gold after training with the National Association of Clubs for Young People. Pictured are Peter Hitchings, who

Alresford Chamber of Commerce is already thinking about next Christmas with a scheme to upgrade the town's festive lights. The chamber has installed some alternative lights around the town to help the committee make a decision and it has invited residents

Shedfield resident, Steve Judge, has recruited Winchester MP, Mark Oaten, to help him fight the so-called "battle of the bunds". Mr Judge, from Turkey Island, in the village near Bishop's Waltham, was furious when, despite his vociferous objections, Shedfield

A Winchester supply teacher hopes to run in the Flora London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity, Chernobyl Children's Lifeline. Paul Silvester (42), of Fairfield Road, is treasurer of the Winchester branch of the charity, which aims to offer

The December meeting of Winchester Horticultural Society had a real Christmas feel, with the interval devoted to conversation and consumption of festive fare. Paula Harris-Allen had made the fruit- filled, decorated cake and other members brought mince

Nicholson Interiors, a Southampton-based marine business which specialises in the outfit of luxury motor and sailing yachts has bounced back after the former company was purchased from the administrators in mid October. The new owner of Nicholson Interiors

NUFFIELD artistic director Patrick Sandford follows the unqualified success of his delightful Christmas show 101 Dalmatians with something a little less festive - though no less enjoyable. When We Are Rich, which opens in May, is a thought-provoking comedy

HAIRDRESSERS at a Hampshire salon let their hair down on Christmas Eve - but all in a very good cause. The six were dressed as fairies at Evolution Salon in Oxford Street, Southampton, as they raised money for ovarian cancer support charity Ovacome. Spokeswoman

STUDENTS at a Hampshire college flexed their muscles for charity. Public services A-level students at Itchen Sixth Form College, in Southampton, completed 3,000 press-ups in just 15 minutes to raise money for city-based Wessex Heartbeat. Around 19 students

BROCKENHURST College is reaching for the stars following the recent opening of its astonomical observatory. To mark the occasion pupils visited the UK's best-known astronomer Sir Patrick Moore, pictured, and toured his own observatories. They also asked

OVERTON ventriloquist Jimmy Tamley faces his toughest audience yet as he tests his general knowledge against the formidable Anne Robinson on New Years Eve. Jimmy and his puppet Lightning Les are appearing on a Weakest Link entertainer's special on Tuesday

IT was love at first sight for Ludgershall couple Gordon and Shirley Brown who have just celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Just two weeks after a chance meeting in a caf in Tidworth, the couple from Wood Park were engaged and planning their

BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council has won a regional award from the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). The RTPI awards recognise the diversity of planning achievement, whether urban or rural, large or small in scale, new development or regeneration

ONE of the best known police officers in Andover, crime desk manager Ted Reynolds, is retiring from the force after 30 years. For the last few years he has been running the crime desk at Andover police station - but for many years he was a rural beat

WELSH rockers Feeder kick Southampton Guildhall's 2003 musical programme off in style on February 12. Feeder released their fourth album, Comfort In Sound, earlier this year following the tragic death of drummer Jon Lee. The tremendous reception the album

OVERTON bobby Pc Paul Green has hit back at claims that installing CCTV in the village is 'a poor substitute to proper policing'. Chairman of Overton Business Association and parish councillor Peter Baker made the comments at a recent parish meeting discussing

SERIOUS clubbers looking for a cheese-free New Year's Eve should head for South Parade Pier to party with The Fishtank and Geushky. The Fishtank and Geushky are two of the south coast's biggest underground clubs. Clubbers can look forward to partying

STAFF and pupils at St John the Baptist RC Primary School have said an emotional farewell to a 'brilliant teacher'. Margaret Scicluna has retired after 33 years at the Floral Way school, where she has been a teacher since it opened. Headteacher Jacqui

YOUNG people in Andover are being invited to join in the new year activities of the North Hampshire Young Archaeologists' Club at Andover Museum. There's a gruesome talk on the celebrated and ruthless Aztecs on 25 January. Andover Museum is also running

It's huge - and it's roaring towards you this holiday. Disney's The Lion King is the latest big name animated movie to be adapted for the giant IMAX screen; and it brings a whole new perspective to this well-known favourite. You haven't seen a Disney,