Police seek help in Nectar card fraud

POLICE are asking for the public’s help to identify a man and woman following a fraud at an Alton supermarket.

The fraud involved the use of a Nectar card to obtain goods in the Alton branch of Sainsbury’s.

The card belongs to a lo... read on

Councillor to start new charity forum

ALTON and the surrounding area, like most towns, has its fair share of community organisations and charities, but according to local man and town councillor Terry Eccott, all too often they are completely unaware of ways in which they could help each other. read on...

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Byron helps develop ground- breaking rescue technology

A HAMPSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service search dog has been helping a Hampshire company in its quest to become a world leader in search and rescue technology. read on...

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Holybourne forges special link with Ghana village

CHILDREN from Mankoadze Village School now have a very special link with Holybourne village and Andrews’ Endowed Primary School. read on...

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Hospitals join to form single foundation trust

THE two leading hospitals in the area joined forces on January 9 to form a new trust aimed at strengthening finances as well as assisting in reinvestment in the services provided. read on...

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Opportunity to experience golf

Alresford Golf Club is offering free golf coaching taster sessions for men, women and juniors.
They are being held as part of the national Get Into Golf scheme.
Adult sessions will be held on February 4 (10am-noon), February 26 (2-4pm), March 11 (10am-noon), March 17 (9-11am) and March 31 (9-11am).
Sessions for 14-18 year olds are on January 29 (2-4pm), February 19 (2-4pm) and March 4 (2-4pm). Call 01962 733998.... read on

New under-nines sought

Despite a successful season last year Grayshott Cricket Club is keen to recruit young cricketers for 2012.
With many boys moving up to an older ag... read on

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Guy finished in top 100

Members of Alton Runners took part in the sixth event of the Hampshire Road Race League in Stubbington near Fareham.
More than 1,400 competitors f... read on

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Sellitto hits second hat-trick

Headley United 7 Alton Athletic 0
Marco Sellitto scored his second hat-trick of the season as Headley romped to victory in their opening Aldershot... read on

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Upbeat start to 2012 for Magpies

MAGPIES produced one of their best performances of the season to pick up an unexpected three points at Hamworthy.

Carl Saunders in his debut ... read on

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