FORMER Newport IoW left-back Adam Lang has turned down the chance to return to Dr Martens League football with Bashley. The 21-year-old ex-Peterborough United player, pictured left, is happy to see out the season with ambitious Wessex League outfit AFC
Today's Principal Arrivals: CFF Solent, roro, 0530, 25; Oriana, passenger, 0645, 106; Takasago, vehicle, 0745, 43; Andrina F, cargo, 0800, 30; Frankfurt Express, container, 1400, 204; OOCL San Francisco, container, 2359, 206 Today's Principal Sailings
LEGAL action which could finally nail the killer of Southampton dad Eddie Maddick is ready to hit the courtroom. Widow Caroline Maddick has spent more than £7,000 on legal fees getting the case prepared in a desperate bid to secure a longed-for conviction
A SENIOR Hampshire politician has come under fire for jetting off to New Zealand on a £9,500 trip to find social workers. Councillor Felicity Hindson, pictured above, returns today from her recruitment mission after an 11-day stay Down Under at council
IT MAY be the time of year - but something certainly went awry with Hampshire County Council's state-of-the-art microphone system during yesterday's full council meeting. In a breakdown in communication worthy of the best April Fool's jokes, councillors
SOAP stars and glamour models joined Premiership footballers for the opening of one of Hampshire's newest bars last night. Among the handful of celebrities who turned up for the opening of Bambuu Bar in Southampton was former Brookside star Jennifer Ellison
HAMPSHIRE ambulance chiefs admit the service may get another zero star rating this summer despite recent improvements. A year ago, inspectors gave Hampshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust zero out of a possible three stars. It was one of only five trusts
HAZEL O'Connor is one of those singers who has enjoyed a long career and enviable reputation but only the briefest of dips in the singles charts. It's a testament to the quality of her music and voice that she is still in demand and releasing records
SQUEEZE star Glenn Tilbrook leads a line-up of music stars in another Gosport and Fareham Easter Folk Festival from next Thursday. The acclaimed singer-songwriter, whose hits with the lyrically inspired London band included Cool for Cats, Up the Junction
THE Beatles have had many imitators over the years, and probably more tribute acts than any other band in pop history. When it comes to spoof tributes, though, The Rutles are in a league of their own. Created for the 70s TV series Rutland Weekend Television
A TOUR celebrating some of the biggest songwriters of the 20th century brings golden-voiced crooner Vince Hill to Christchurch on Sunday. Vince, who had a number one smash hit with the song Edelweiss in 1967, will sing some of the most unforgettable songs
JASON Bristow says he is feeling the effects of a long, hard season - but is playing through pain to try to help Town reach the new Conference South set-up. After a frustrating, tough season on the sidelines with a cruciate ligament knee injury, the central
BRAMLEY and Romans Floral Society: Members and friends enjoyed the March meeting, when Jane Hass gave an interpretation of her holiday memories. Childhood holiday in Devon, Easter in Bruge, Tenerife, Christmas in America and a visit to Paris were all
BROADBAND: As predicted in this column last week, BT's requirement of 150 pre-registrations has been achieved. BT will now check the registrations to ensure they are genuine and will then announce when the Herriard exchange will be ready for service.
POLICE surgery: The next surgery will be held tomorrow, from 1pm to 3pm, at Kempshott Village Hall. LET'S Get Quizzical: The quiz is being held in aid of St Michael's Hospice, tomorrow at 7.30pm and finishing at midnight, at the Holiday Inn, Basingstoke
BLUES concert: There are still a few tickets for the Daniel Smith Blues Band, at the Village Club, tomorrow, from 7.30pm. Tickets cost £7.50, including refreshments, and are available from Josie Norton on 298059. BREAST Cancer walk: This Sunday, at Fremantle
JUMBLE sale: Tomorrow, at East Oakley Village Hall, starting at 2pm. There will be a raffle, bric-a-brac, toys, a tombola and a cake stall. Donations are welcome and can be left at the hall after 10am, tomorrow. PROMISES, promises! Oakley Junior School
PARISH council open day and craft fayre: This was reasonably well attended with councillors questioned on several issues. It is hoped that this will be an annual event. The next full council meeting is on Monday, at the Recreation Ground. Two candidates
SILCHESTER Association: Its annual meeting is tonight, in the club room at the village hall, starting at 8pm. A talk will be given by Kate Payne, from AWE, on the history and development of the site. Please come along for this interesting evening, where
By rights she really should not still be around as all her contemporaries have long gone, but next week Southampton will see the arrival of a ship that has outlived all the others. Incredibly, MV Doulos was built in 1914, just two years after the ill-fated
LEMONS could turn things sour in the search for a used car bargain, warns AA Car Data Check. "The word 'lemon' is used as a generic term to describe a dodgy car," says Chris Dobson, from the AA, which has a base in Basingstoke. "One in three cars we check
BASINGSTOKE Sports Centre's new facilities were officially opened last Saturday. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council leader Rob Donnelly unveiled the £1.7million improvements to launch an open weekend. Cllr Donnelly said: "I can remember standing outside
CHARLIZE Theron recently won the Oscar as Best Actress for her tour-de-force portrayal of America's first female serial killer, Aileen Wuornos, in this controversial film which tries to unearth the personality behind the tabloid headlines. Director Jenkins
THOMAS McCarthy's beguiling character study collected the Bafta Award for Best original Screenplay. When his good friend and employer dies, dwarf Finbar McBride (Peter Dinklage) inherits a rundown train station and the introverted loner moves to rural
A COMPANY from Basingstoke will help grounded Concorde to make its final 100-mile journey by road. EC Harris, a firm of international consultants based in Basing View, has won the contract to provide strategic advice on the relocation of Concorde from
STRONG demand for new homes has given the company that is completing nearly 300 apartments in Basingstoke its best-ever financial results. Barratt has changed the skyline of Basingstoke with the city-style apartment buildings of Crown Heights. The development
NEARLY 50 Chamber members and guests attended a Business Breakfast Briefing at Audleys Wood Hotel, Basingstoke. The event was organised in association with the Defence Diversification Agency, and supported by Hampshire County Council and Business Link
A UNIQUE menu from Titanic was expected to fetch £40,000 when it goes under the hammer today. The menu from the liner's first class restaurant is signed by Fifth Officer Harold Lowe, who survived the 1912 disaster. Auctioneer Alan Aldridge said: "Officer
FOLLOWING last month's sell-out performance in Basingstoke, the Jongleurs Comedy Club is back with a bang at the Haymarket on Sunday. Stephen Grant has carved a definite niche for himself with his observational comedy and lightning improvisational skills
BASHLEY must stick with an adventurous 3-4-3 formation if they are to get any change out of league leaders Tonbridge Angels at the Longmead Stadium tomorrow. So says Folkestone Invicta's highly-respected manager Neil Cugley, whose fourth-placed team were
A UNIQUE menu from Titanic was expected to fetch £40,000 when it goes under the hammer today. The menu from the liner's first class restaurant is signed by Fifth Officer Harold Lowe, who survived the 1912 disaster. Auctioneer Alan Aldridge said: "Officer
ONE in 10 staff at Basingstoke hospital, who responded to a recent survey, say they have experienced physical violence at work in the last year. Nurses seem to be bearing the brunt of the problem, with 20 per cent of respondents admitting they have faced
BASINGSTOKE'S disappointing season took another turn for the worse when they lost the Hampshire Cup to Andover. After winning the trophy for the past five seasons, and 10 times in 14 years, 'Stoke have grown accustomed to county cup success. But a poor
TEACHERS at a Basingstoke school facing the threat of closure have hit back at the level of support it has received from the county education authority. A consultation was recently opened by Hampshire education chief Cllr Don Allen on whether to close
TAXI bosses in Southampton have launched a crackdown on drivers who try to rip-off passengers in the city. The clampdown is being spearheaded by members of the Southampton Taxi Consultative Council after it was revealed that a small minority of drivers
HAMPSHIRE ambulance chiefs admit the service may get another zero star rating this summer despite recent improvements. A year ago, inspectors gave Hampshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust zero out of a possible three stars. It was one of only five trusts
THORNHILL residents are readying themselves for the annual New Deal for Communities elections and, with just a few days to go before final nominations are due in, the anticipation is building. Information leaflets and nomination forms have been delivered
NATIONAL Blood Service loyalty awards have been handed out to organisations in the south that have gone the extra mile to help stock up on life saving blood. Some of Southampton, Eastleigh and Winchester's most loyal blood-donating companies, including
THE Burning Bush promise a magical journey into nostalgia, hope and joy when they perform at the Turner Sims this weekend. Singer and BBC broadcaster Lucie Skeaping leads the show, which combines mystical ballads of the Jewish ghetto, foot-tapping klezmer
A DECOMMISSIONING ceremony marked the end of 63 years of navigation and warfare training at HMS Dryad, where orders for the D-Day landings were given. The closure of the Southwick base follows the announcement that an integrated maritime warfare school
BASINGSTOKE Town vice chairman Steve Murfitt says the club are "very disappointed" they have to pay towards the Isthmian League's failed legal bid to halt changes to non-league football. Town have to pay £750 plus VAT to help alleviate the Isthmian League's
WOLVERTON monthly market: Takes place tomorrow, from 9.30am until 11am, at Wolverton Village Hall (just off the A339), with all the usual stalls. CHURCHYARD working party: At St Stephen's Church, Baughurst, from 10am until noon. If you think you can help
BRIGHTON Bell: The committee met on March 18. This popular magazine is distributed throughout Brighton Hill and contains many interesting features. The financial report showed that the accounts are well managed and in credit. Payments for advertising
JUMBLE sale: Jumble may be left at the village hall from 5pm onwards today, only while there is someone there to receive it, in readiness for the sale tomorrow at noon. ADULT Learner/Tutor Awards: BCOT is asking for submission of nominations for these
WEEKEND: This weekend is set to be busy. Tomorrow, it's the Cliddesden, Ellisfield and Farleigh Wallop Horticultural Society's Spring Show in Ellisfield Memorial Hall. On Sunday, there is the Benefice sponsored walk, starting at 1pm from St Leonard's.
CHILDREN'S activities over the holiday period: Are you between the ages of five and 11? If so, you are invited to go along to Kids' Club at Christ Church, Chineham! It's held once a month, usually on the first Saturday, and the next one will be tomorrow
EASTER Services - Immanuel with St Mark's: On Sunday, there will be a Palm Sunday All Ages Worship at 10am. On Thursday, there will be a Maundy Thursday evening Holy Communion starting at 8pm. On Good Friday, the Good Friday Reflection Service begins
NEWS: This week, comes from The Vyne Community School and its community activities. On the sports side, there is football training at different times throughout the week. Call the community office for more details. On Tuesday, the Basingstoke Karate Club
HALL jumble sale: The sale on Saturday, March 20 raised more than £350 for hall funds. Many thanks to everyone who helped, gave jumble and came along and bought things that afternoon. One sour note, the large, and I mean large, perspex-covered jumble
SPRING is sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder when the village clean-up is? Tomorrow, at 10.30am, that's when, kicking off in the village hall car park! Many hands make light work, so it should only take an hour and a bit to tidy up the litter and scraps
PARISH council news from its March meeting: Sandy Johnston reported that the draft parish footpath map would soon be available. It was noted that Croudace had produced its own Welcome Pack, and Sherfield Village Hall had contributed to the document. The
TALK: Last week, a talk was given by explorer John Pilkington about his adventure trip up the Mekong, to find its long disputed source. TOMORROW: The Cats Protection League is holding a fayre at the Ambrose Allen Centre, starting at 1pm. ALSO tomorrow
THE Autoplaza in Basingstoke has announced a one-off opportunity for car buyers to purchase pre-auction part-exchange vehicles. Operations director Nick Crabtree said: "We're delighted to be able to announce that we've had phenomenal car sales throughout
THE SPECTRUM of children's films goes from ones that even the most loving of parents can't bear to watch for more than five minutes through to 'family' films that are as much for adults in the audience as children. The Cat in the Hat falls in the middle
RENOWNED criminal psychologist Dr Miranda Grey (Halle Berry) works in a high security prison alongside her husband, chief administrator Dr Doug Grey (Charles S Dutton). The facility is full to bursting with the mentally unstable and the insane, including
JINKIES! The first live action version of Warner Bros' classic cartoon caper grossed more than $275m (£151m) worldwide, giving rise to this inevitable sequel. Bucking the trend, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed is, in many ways, better than the original
Films showing in the Hampshire region until 8th April. AGENT CODY BANKS 2 - DESTINATION LONDON (PG): Frankie Muniz from Malcolm in the Middle returns to the big screen in his role as a pint-sized spy. One for the kids. ALONG CAME POLLY (12A): Jennifer
All Change, The Anvil FINALLY the vision of poet Ian McMillan and composer Howard Moody comes to life on the - dramatically-altered - stage of Basingstoke's Anvil. On a centrepiece black platform with atmospheric lighting and a cast of 50 children and
THE managing director of the second largest independent menswear retailer in the UK cut a giant tailor's tape to mark the opening of his new store in Basingstoke - helping to create 20 jobs for the town. Slater Menswear, which is based on the first floor
WHEAT Glade House is modern but built to represent the architecture of traditional Hampshire homes, with its brick-and-flint elevations to the front. The house was built by the builder Nigel Shore in Woods Lane, Cliddesden, and it is selling on the second-hand
THE former showhouse on a Westbury Homes-built site in the village of Bramley is for sale on the second-hand residential market. The house, in Farriers Close, is five-bedroomed and has an asking price of £420,000 through estate agents Bairstow Eves. Upstairs
AN INGLENOOK fireplace and old bread oven are features of the sitting room in a semi-detached period cottage in the village of Monk Sherborne. Fayreleigh is a listed cottage that has views over fields and farmland from its setting on the edge of the Hampshire
