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Stories for 6 October 2003

Basingstoke News

Bramley

THE second of the series of family learning workshops will take place on October 11 at The Hurst. Boredom Busters for five to 11-year-olds, from 10am to noon, will give you lots of ideas to help children entertain themselves. more...

Baughurst

CONGRATULATIONS: Many congratulations to Josh Clinch who, at the age of 13, swam at the National Age Group Championships in July and August at Sheffield. more...

Brighton Hill

MANOR Field Junior School is looking much better now, after the fire. more...

Brookvale

ON FRIDAY, October 17, anyone who enjoys wine as well as bluff and bluster should come down to the village hall and partake of the merriment in "Whose Wine Is It Anyway?" more...

Chineham

THE Princess Royal came to Chineham last friday - through the backdoor, via a helicopter. more...

Cliddesden

IF YOU haven't already done so, then why not visit two very interesting web sites www.cliddesden.org.uk for the village generally and www.hants.org.uk/stleonards cliddesden for the church. more...

Ellisfield/Farleigh

DEANIE represents England: A drawing by Deanie Hounsome of Blencathra, Ellisfield Green, is part of an exhibition touring European capitals throughout 2003. Her picture was just one of two chosen from 1,300 submitted. more...

Hatch Warren

CHARITY coffee morning: There will be a coffee morning at the community centre to raise awareness of and funds for Angelman Syndrome on Saturday, October18. more...

Hook

THE renovation of the Grand Parade area is now almost complete. more...

Kempshott

ALDWORTH Science College is holding an open evening on Tuesday from 6pm to 8.30pm for parents of Year 5 and 6 pupils. more...

Kingsclere

ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour: Pc Andy Reid is looking for evidence of anti-social behaviour and has circulated report forms at random round the village asking for records to be kept of all forms of anti-social behaviour such as foul language, vandalism, litter and noise. more...

'Development site is an eyesore' say residents

RESIDENTS in a Basingstoke suburb are calling for action because a major construction project has turned their neighbourhood into an eyesore. more...

Judge tells jailed heroin user he is a 'lucky' man

A BASINGSTOKE man has been jailed for six months for a drugs offence and told by a judge he was "lucky" not to have been facing a longer sentence. more...

Giving pause for thought

THE female menopause, with its hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings, offers rich pickings for jokes and comedy sketches. But this is the kind of thing Angela Rippon is keen to stamp out as she spearheads a new campaign to help women going through the menopause. more...

Eastleigh News

Mayor opens wildlife haven

A FOUR-acre wood at Hungerford, Bursledon, has been given a seal of approval by Eastleigh's first citizen Councillor Glynn Davies-Dear. more...

Help Twirlers achieve an American dream

HOPES of an Eastleigh group of baton twirlers jetting across the Atlantic for a stars and stripes engagement could be grounded. more...

Tackling the scourge of workplace stress

EASTLEIGH is taking action to help the borough's captains of industry tackle what has become the scourge of the 21st century. more...

School lifted to Crest of a wave

A WHITEHALL windfall has put an Eastleigh school on the threshold of becoming a state-of-the-art centre for budding entrepreneurs. more...

Benny Hill's no joke

THEY could have been living in Cowpat Lane. Yet, ironically, a road name meant to pay homage to a legendary Hampshire comedian is causing more of a stink. more...

Eastleigh Sport

Eastleigh 3 - Great Wakering Rovers 0

Trophy debutants Eastleigh are safely through to the first round after beating Great Wakering Rovers 3-0 at Ten Acres. more...

Echowinchester News

Fashion show is a winner for charity

A FASHION show at Winchester's Brooks Shopping Centre has helped raise hundreds of pounds for one of the south's biggest cancer charities. more...

King Arthur digs in for Bar End!

ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have pledged not to give up in the fight to stop an extension to Winchester's park-and-ride service at Bar End. more...

Police probe M-way accidents

POLICE are investigating a serious three-car crash on the M3 near Winchester that forced the closure of the southbound carriageway. more...

Americans ready to show pride in Jane

HUNDREDS of US fans of one of Britain's best-loved authors will descend on Winchester this week, where a Royal welcome will await them. more...

Echowinchester Sport

Winchester City 2 - Hamble ASSC 1

Winchester City returned to the top of the SWL summit following their 2-1 success at home to Hamble ASSC. more...

Farehamandgosport News

Red dress with a VIP history

A HAMPSHIRE vet has given his wife a very special present - a dress belonging to the wife of former Tory peer Jeffrey Archer. more...

Planners poised to approve pool

PROPOSALS for a swimming pool in Locks Heath will move a step closer this week with planning chiefs set to give it the go-ahead. more...

Just the job to beat vandals

THIRTY pairs of hands are ready and waiting to transform a vandalism hot spot in Fareham. more...

BID TO MOVE TRAVELLERS

LEGAL action was due to be taken today to evict travellers who set up camp next to a Fareham leisure complex at the weekend. more...

Farehamandgosport Sport

Hampshire Senior Cup: Fareham Town 4 - Poole Town 1

Fareham Town enjoyed a 4-1 home victory against Dorset opponents Poole Town. more...

Hampshire Senior Cup: Totton 2 - Gosport Boro 1

NEW AFC Totton manager Barry Blankley heard on the grapevine that he had inherited a gem in skipper Martin Whiddett. more...

Forestandwaterside News

Discovering Exbury's assets

NEW Exbury Gardens manager Nigel Philpott has quickly discovered one of the gardens' greatest assets - the ability to beat the heat. more...

Ski show delivered a piste of the action

CALSHOT Ski Show proudly maintained its reputation as one of the best in Britain over the weekend when thousands of enthusiasts turned up to look at and try out the latest in winter sports gear. more...

School revamp `must continue'

HAMPSHIRE County Council leader Ken Thornber is being urged to press on with £750,000 worth of repair work at Hythe Primary School. more...

MISSING DAD: CCTV STUDIED

POLICE are studying CCTV footage in an attempt to track down a missing Hampshire father-of-two who vanished from his home six days ago. more...

Forestandwaterside Sport

Sydenhams Wessex League: Mitch's men find overtime is so costly at Wick Lane

"There's no justice in football," groaned Downton manager Mitch Blake after watching Andover score twice in stoppage time to snatch all three points away from his side at Wick Lane. more...

Sydenhams Wessex League: Forest Round-up

There wasn't much of a welcome home for Alton Town as they returned to their Anstey Road ground following a six-week absence on Saturday. more...

Hampshire Senior Cup: Forest Round-up

The Senior Cup surprise of the day saw BAT crash 3-2 at Hampshire Leaguers Ringwood. more...

Hampshire Senior Cup: Brockenhurst 1 - Bournemouth Poppies 0

Brockenhurst, 1-0 victors over Bournemouth Poppies, have pulled the biggest plum in the second round draw - a mouth-watering clash at Nationwide Conference high-fliers Aldershot Town. more...

FA Trophy: Bashley 2 - Marlow 2

John Robson thoroughly enjoyed his debut as Bashley manager, even though the Foresters frittered away a two-goal lead against Marlow in the FA Trophy preliminary round. more...

Hampshire Senior Cup: AFC Totton 2 - Gosport Boro 0

NEW AFC Totton manager Barry Blankley heard on the grapevine that he had inherited a gem in skipper Martin Whiddett. more...

Southampton Leisure

Review: Pretenders stand the test of time

The Pretenders, Southampton Guildhall more...

Review: Sincerely, a great guy

Craig David Bournemouth International Centre more...

Review: True to the spirit of original character

The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr Benn, Nuffield Theatre, Southampton more...

Southampton News

Saints star talks school's language

SAINTS star Anders Svensson helped kick off a Southampton school's future as a specialist language college. more...

Help Twirlers achieve an American dream

HOPES of an Eastleigh group of baton twirlers jetting across the Atlantic for a stars and stripes engagement could be grounded. more...

All learning to walk the walk

SOUTHAMPTON schoolchildren will be putting their best feet forward because this week is "Walk to School Week". more...

My life's work is destroyed: Bill, 84

AS A young man, 84-year-old William Chapman devoted his youth to fighting for his country. more...

Report spurs recruitment drive

SOUTHAMPTON City Council is "wholly committed" to its fostering service, according to a report by the watchdog National Care Standards Commission (NCSC). more...

Dog reward is now £3,000

A REWARD fund to catch whoever dropped a cocker spaniel into a Hampshire river with a weight tied to its neck has topped £3,000. more...

Sad tribute to road victim, 13

THE FATHER of a talented Hampshire soccer player killed in a horrific road crash has paid an emotional tribute to his teenage son. more...

Plan to station police in India

THE detective leading the hunt for the killer of Southampton student Hannah Foster says he would support plans to open a British police station in India. more...

SO LUCKY TO BE ALIVE

AN angry dad whose six-year-old son was struck by a hit-and-run motorcyclist has warned fathers will take action against trail bikers if police do not. more...

Business support seminar a success

WICKHAM Park Golf club again hosted a successful business support seminar to a group of Hampshire businessmen and women. more...

Promoting work of the Enterprise Hub

SOUTH coast public relations consultancy LeepeckGreenfield has been appointed by Southampton Enterprise Hub to handle PR and marketing communications. more...

Speculation at a B&Q buy-out

SPECULATON is mounting that DIY giant B&Q, which has its headquarters in Hampshire, may be bought by an American company. more...

Southampton Shipping

In Port

Today's Principal Arrivals: Mol Performance, container, 0600, 207; Cetam Victoriae, ro/ro, 0815, 201; Jingu Maru, vehicle carrier, 1800, 40; Conformity, cargo, 2130, 107; Boklum, cargo, PM, Dibles Gut; HMS Portugal, cargo, PM, Southampton Container Terminal. more...

Townandcounty Sport