Eastleigh made light of a slippery Stoneham Lane surface to dump Burnham out of the Dr Martens League Cup 3-1 at Ten Acres last night. Delighted manager Paul Doswell reported: "Tyronne Bowers was outstanding and picked up the man-of-the-match award from
CRITICS guffawed as if they were about to asphyxiate when I saw this in a preview screening, desperate to love its every quirky step. But let's not kid ourselves - as a step between Coen quirk and an all-out mainstream rom-com, it falls into a gulley
THE resurrected and re-released Ridley Scott's cut of the 1979 classic. Remember the immortal tagline? Yes, in space, no-one can actually hear you scream, meaning that the space crew of John Hurt, Ian Holm and Sigourney Weaver are in big trouble when
BRAMLEY'S two community halls are about to embark on a tug of war for the lion's share of more than £360,000 for improvements to their premises. The sum of £364,500, which has been contributed for community facilities by developers who have built housing
A LORRY-LOAD of illegal immigrants arrested by police in Basingstoke were set free and told to follow a map to the nearest asylum centre - on the orders of the immigration authorities. The illegal immigrants - 16 men and women thought to be from the Indian
COUNCILLORS look set to allow Basingstoke taxi drivers to bring forward their 50 per cent surcharge from midnight to 11pm. The council's licensing committee is set to agree to the move at its meeting on Tuesday as part of the latest round of price increases
BASINGSTOKE could become a university town - and one of the sites under consideration is controversial Manydown. King Alfred's College, which is based in Winchester, is considering building a new campus in the town following the success of Chute House
FINALISTS in the Wessex Businesswoman of the Year competition will learn who has claimed this year's title at a glittering lunch at the Hampshire Rose Bowl in West End tomorrow. There are four finalists representing a broad spectrum of business from hotel
JOB HUNTERS will now find life in the employment jungle a little easier thanks to a new free service being launched by the Daily Echo. Our recruitment experts have teamed up with Matchwork.co.uk to launch a new online recruitment service. The aim is to
A SENIOR New Forest councillor has vowed to clear her name after being accused of attempting to influence the outcome of a planning application. Tory Maureen Holding has agreed to appear before fellow members of the district council to answer allegations
THOUSANDS of Eastleigh residents living around the warehouse blaze were being told to keep their windows and doors firmly closed as a potentially poisonous cloud hung over the town. The warning came hours after the town suddenly became the centre of one
A TAXI driver who gave a lift to the missing man at the centre of a murder investigation on the night he disappeared might never be traced. High staff turnover among drivers means any chance of the cabbie still working in the area is slim, according to
WORK has finally started on installing vital speed cameras along one of Hampshire's most dangerous roads. The first camera on the A36 was put in by county council highway engineers this week, marking a milestone in the Daily Echo campaign to cut the death
BREAKFAST radio duo Rachel Brookes and Rick Jackson from Power FM are urging you to nominate your local hero. They yesterday took time out of from broadcasting from the human zoo in Whiteley to lend their support to this year's local heroes awards. Now
IT'S THREE down, three to go in the Human Zoo, with 22-year-old Sarah Hunt from Gosport becoming the third person to be evicted this morning, live on the Power FM Breakfast Show. Sarah said: "I was a bit shocked - I thought I would stay in because I thought
SIR George Young, MP for North West Hampshire, has announced the launch of a petition across his constituency which demands that local people be given a say via a referendum of the proposed European Union constitution. The petition will be presented to
ANDOVER police are reminding residents to follow the firework code and only attend organised displays to ensure they remain safe this bonfire night. With Hallowe'en and the firework season in full swing, it's one of the busiest times of the year for the
TEST Valley Borough councillors are to urge the Government to review the council tax system after the public outcry over huge hikes in cost. Cllr Robin Hughes, of Alamein ward, called for colleagues to support his motion to register concern about hefty
THE Mayor of Test Valley Pat West urged people to wear their poppy with pride as she launched the 2003 Royal British Legion poppy appeal in Andover on Friday. The poppy stall next to the Guildhall did a roaring trade and will be back on the 7 and 8 November
According to coach Mark Scott, Solent Stars haven't shown enough heart in some of the defeats that put them out of the National Trophy. On Saturday, he drew the response he would have been looking for after making those comments as Solent retrieved a
ANDOVER Golf Club supporters who attended last week's full borough council meeting were delighted to hear that the site has been removed from the borough local plan. Changes made at the meeting mean the threat of housing on the land has been removed.
AFTER three years of service to more than half a million swimmers, the Tidworth Leisure Centre swimming pools are to close temporarily from 17 November for essential refurbishment and im-provement works, re-opening in early January. All other aspects
HOME Office officials today revealed they have still not finished their study of the the pros and cons of siting an asylum seekers' centre at HMS Daedalus. The latest delay comes after four promises since February that the government would make an announcement
Basingstoke Town Res 3, Dulwich Hamlet 3 MANAGER Peter Gray was pleased with the character shown by his young Town players on Saturday in a difficult Suburban League game against the form team of the premier division. Rob Deacon came up in the second
WITH memories of their FA Cup exit against Bracknell still fresh in their minds, Basingstoke Town will be hoping lightning does not strike twice as they face Whitchurch United tomorrow at the Camrose. The clubs clash in the Hampshire Senior Cup, a competition
ON SATURDAY, November 8, Carol Pope will be holding her annual art exhibition and craft sale at Monk Sherborne Village Hall, from 1pm until 3.30pm. Admission is free. ON SUNDAY, November 9, there will be the usual service at the War Memorial for Remembrance
JUMBLE sale: The sale at Cross House on October 18 raised £300 for the funds of St James' Church. Thanks to all who contributed goods and to those who went along and bought the bargains. LIFEBOATS: The book sale was, again, a great success and raised
QUIZ night was fun at the Church of Christ the King on October 24. Soft drinks, coffee and nibbles were tempting, while cheese and pineapple on sticks, crisps, sweets, chocolate bars and iced buns all disappeared in the interval. Questions were asked
REMINDER: The closing date for applications for the post of Chineham's Rapid Reaction warden is today. The paid position will involve duties such as collecting litter and identifying and reporting any issues that need to be rectified. Please contact the
WHY not enjoy some civilised Christmas shopping and support Cliddesden School at the same time. On Friday, November 7, the school is holding a Christmas shopping evening from 6.30pm until 9pm, admission is £2 and includes a glass of wine and a raffle
HOUSING bosses have unveiled ambitious plans to cut down on expensive bed-and- breakfast bills run up by temporarily homeless households. Eastleigh Borough Council is claiming families will only be placed in bed-and-breakfast lodging in absolute emergencies
FRANK Pluckrose celebrated his birthday on October 22, by coming home from hospital. He'd been taken to NHH six days earlier when, at 3am, his condition suddenly worsened. However, a short stay in an isolation ward while his white cell blood count was
FIREWORKS extravaganza: We are just a week away from the annual Hatch Warren Fireworks Extravaganza which takes place on Saturday, November 8. As well as the display, there will be a disco provided by Hatch Warren's own Mark Halliday from 6.30pm. Tickets
A BARN dance is being held in Andover Road Village Hall on Saturday, November 29, from 8pm until 11pm, with music provided by local ceilidh band "Sharon's Handbag". The ticket price of £10 includes supper, but please bring your own drinks and glasses.
I MENTIONED last week that Sentinel will be having an open day in November, to give people details of phase three of the regeneration and to identify which footpath access will be closed for demolition work. This is due to take place at the Oakridge Hall
RAISING the Roof: The Forest Forge Theatre Company started off our new season of theatre evenings with a fast-moving and very funny tale. All village hall users will recognise the problems that arise when trying to organise fundraising events using local
BACON was in the air at Longbridge Close on Saturday, October 25, when Natalie Larner hosted the All Day Breakfast, organised by me. This joint venture was an outstanding success with around 110 people enjoying breakfast. The last guests left at 4.10pm
A PLEA from the sellers of poppies. There are plenty of shops in Tadley selling them, but because Budgens is no longer there they are concerned that sales will be down, so please do give generously to help the British Legion in their valuable work. SEEABILITY
WENTWORTH provided the perfect setting for a very special occasion for the Rose family on Monday - the inaugural Justin Rose Golf Day and official launch of the Ken Rose Foundation. The poignant day was held to celebrate the life of Justin's father Ken
Pompey boss Harry Redknapp continues to protest striker Yakubu Ayegbini remains nothing but a raw talent despite the Nigerian serving up more evidence to the contrary last night. Second-half substitute Ayegbini proved to be the star of the show at the
A SOUTHAMPTON referee assaulted during a youth match has pledged: I won't let the louts win! Simon Johnson, pictured above, abandoned a match between Romsey and Brockenhurst earlier this month after becoming one of SIXTEEN referees assaulted on parks
YOU will probably already be aware of this film, due to it being of extreme interest to the tabloids. Meg gets her kit off. Meg goes brunette. Meg supposedly gets a Leslie Ash trout pout. Flash snap exclusive. But it's almost guaranteed that those who
ON AUGUST 20, 1973, police were dispatched to the remote farmhouse of Thomas Hewitt, a former head-skinner at a local slaughterhouse in Travis County, Texas. What they found within the confines of his cryptic residence was the butchered remains of 33
A PENSIONER has claimed he had to spend a week in the cold due to a faulty heating system at his sheltered flat. Eighty-year-old Tony Dale of Abbey Court, Popley, Basingstoke, told The Gazette that his boiler failed last Wednes-day and, despite a number
Today's Principal Arrivals: ANL Hamburg, container, 0045, 204; CAP Finisterre, carrier, 0900, 207; Cetam Victoriae, ro/ro, 0900, 203; Futura, cargo, 0930, 47; Independence, vehicle, 1200, 34/35; Sundream, passenger, 1230, 38/9; CMA CGM Berlioz, container
JOB HUNTERS will now find life in the employment jungle a little easier thanks to a new free service being launched by the Daily Echo. Our recruitment experts have teamed up with Matchwork.co.uk to launch a new online recruitment service. The aim is to
Eastleigh made light of a slippery Stoneham Lane surface to dump Burnham out of the Dr Martens League Cup 3-1 at Ten Acres last night. Delighted manager Paul Doswell reported: "Tyronne Bowers was outstanding and picked up the man-of-the-match award from
Andover FC manager Howard Goddard has been sacked. The club released a statement: "The directors of Andover Football Club announce that they have today parted company with the services of team manager Howard Goddard." "They would like to take this opportunity
DESPITE being in his mid-20s, comedian Ross Noble has been performing stand-up for 11 years - ever since he was smuggled into his local comedy club at the age of 15. Licensing laws meant that immediately after his slot he had to leave through the kitchen
THIS stunning aerial photograph shows the true enormity of a blaze that destroyed a Hampshire warehouse and brought a town to a standstill. Taken by the Hampshire Police air support unit from its plane the picture was relayed to the 125 firefighters battling
THIS stunning aerial photograph shows the true enormity of a blaze that destroyed a Hampshire warehouse and brought a town to a standstill. Taken by the Hampshire Police air support unit from its plane the picture was relayed to the 125 firefighters battling
SHOPKEEPERS in Southampton have been clearing up after three nights of vandalism which has resulted in damage running into thousands of pounds. Windows have been smashed, paving pulled up, shop staff intimidated and telephone boxes destroyed as yobs caused
A SOUTHAMPTON businessman hopes football proves to be a money old game after setting up his latest venture. Peter Young's Memorabilia Gallery in Old Northam Road features a treasure trove of signed shirts and other goods signed by the game's greats over
THE high-scoring team from the Coronation Arms captained by Matthew Culley were the victors at this year's Binley Clay Shoot on Saturday with an average score of 90 per cent. Fulham Farmers and Binley All Stars were second and third and for the first
ANDOVER Leisure Centre has won another award - this time for the incredible fundraising efforts of new fitness fanatics in Andover. Staff picked up the award for being the highest fundraiser in the UK in this year's Commit to Get Fit scheme - after raising
POLICE are seeking information on a pair who tricked a 59-year-old man into giving them access to his Andover home. A man and woman called at the bungalow in Galahad Close trying to sell gold. They entered the bungalow where the man punched the occupier
THE Mayor of Test Valley Pat West and deputy mayor Neville Whiteley were just two of the guests who got on their gladrags and enjoyed a charity medieval banquet at the Grosvenor Hotel in Stockbridge on Friday night. Around £400 was raised for the mayor's
SECONDARY schools in the area have recorded good exam results - with most continuing to exceed national standards. Results published by Hampshire County Council show 57 per cent of young people in the county achieved five or more A* to C grades in this
HAPPY sixth birthday to Matthew Grimston, today, love from Mum, Dad, and Tom. LUNCHTIME supervisors: Kempshott Junior School is looking for two people to work at lunchtimes. The team is a very supportive one but would really like to be up to full strength
BONFIRE night: The Friends of Kingsclere School bonfire and firework display is on Saturday, November 8, at 5.30pm, at the Fieldgate Centre. Tickets, in advance, cost £4 for adults and £1 for children. On the gate they are £5 for adults and £1 for children
POPPY Appeal: Yes, the Poppy Appeal season is in full flow. Our local legion has a reputation for being one of the best and biggest collectors for a village of our size. But this year does not seem to have the potential to keep up this long-standing reputation
INDOOR car boot sale: Saturday, December 6, from 2pm to 4pm. The cost is £3.50 per table. Call the Melrose Centre on 420676 to book a table for either of these dates. PARENT and Toddler Group on Wednesdays, at Melrose Hall, from 9.30am until 11.30am.
NUMBED shock is the feeling around the village, following the hasty farewell to Betty Davies, 74. She died suddenly last week, after her usual evening of bowls in the village hall. At least she didn't suffer, and the crowd of family and friends who gathered
AUCTION: November 8, from 10am, with viewing from 9am. CHEESE and wine will be served in the hall on Friday, November 14. Tickets are on sale from 9700349 and 9700533. Details next week. QUIZ night: Silchester Association has one planned for Saturday,
