http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/ Top stories for Aldershot http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2040223_a303_hedge_acted_like_a_steeplechase_fence Two men were killed when a hedge acting like a “steeplechase fence” launched a car over the central barrier of a dual carriageway, an inquest heard this week. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2040223_a303_hedge_acted_like_a_steeplechase_fence Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2040084_town_parking_charges_set_to_rise Drivers in Aldershot and Farnborough can wave goodbye to half-price parking on Sundays as council bosses aim to raise more money. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2040084_town_parking_charges_set_to_rise Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2040215_support_for_victims_of_abuse A group aimed at supporting victims of domestic abuse was launched at Park Children’s Centre in Aldershot on Monday. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2040215_support_for_victims_of_abuse Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2040085_father_and_son_scale_new_heights_for_charity An Aldershot solicitor and his teenage son conquered the highest peak in Africa to raise more than £60,000 for charity. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2040085_father_and_son_scale_new_heights_for_charity Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039999_plea_for_funds_to_improve_railway_station A passenger group focused on improving services for commuters has vowed to fight for better access at Aldershot railway station. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039999_plea_for_funds_to_improve_railway_station Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039930_asbestos_claim_over_exaldershot_residents_death Asbestos at the Tices Meadow estate in Aldershot may have led to the death of a woman who used to live and work there. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039930_asbestos_claim_over_exaldershot_residents_death Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039761_tributes_to_one_of_the_good_guys Gurkhas from across the area have paid tribute to a senior comrade who was killed in Afghanistan at the weekend. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039761_tributes_to_one_of_the_good_guys Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039775_bus_firm_slammed_for_charging_pensioners_at_border Bus drivers on routes from Hampshire into Surrey have wrongly stopped on the county border to collect full fares from elderly passengers to continue on their journey, it has been claimed. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039775_bus_firm_slammed_for_charging_pensioners_at_border Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039794_cpos_issue_eight_fines_in_two_months Community patrol officers costing council tax payers in Aldershot and Farnborough £300,000 a year have issued just eight tickets for environmental crimes in the last two months. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039794_cpos_issue_eight_fines_in_two_months Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039766_new_store_as_towns_flagship The main shopping centre in Aldershot is lining up a major new High Street retailer, the News has learned. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039766_new_store_as_towns_flagship Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039608_rival_football_fans_clash_in_guildford_ ELEVEN men were arrested after a fight outside a Guildford pub following Saturday's Aldershot Town v Exeter City clash. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039608_rival_football_fans_clash_in_guildford_ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039581_tesco_employee_found_dead_at_store_is_named The man found dead in the Tesco superstore at Aldershot on Saturday, November 15, has been named. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039581_tesco_employee_found_dead_at_store_is_named Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039440_arrests_over_football_violence_in_aldershot The chairman of Aldershot Town FC has promised to ban anyone who brings the club's name into disrepute after a series of arrests. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039440_arrests_over_football_violence_in_aldershot Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039586_tesco_bakery_closes_for_day_after_inspection Tesco in Aldershot was forced to close its bakery for a day because of the unclean condition it was in. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039586_tesco_bakery_closes_for_day_after_inspection Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039443_clubs_asked_to_pay_for_marshals Pubs and clubs in Aldershot town centre should start paying towards a scheme designed to keep their punters safe, a councillor says. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039443_clubs_asked_to_pay_for_marshals Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039348_collapsed_sewer_causes_road_closure Traffic on a major road into Aldershot is set to be disrupted from Thursday as workmen begin trying to mend a collapsed sewer. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039348_collapsed_sewer_causes_road_closure Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039305_army_radio_in_twominute_silence_mixup The Aldershot branch of the Army’s official radio station accidentally broadcast during the two-minute silence on Armistice Day. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039305_army_radio_in_twominute_silence_mixup Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039207_camberley_growth_plans_to_threaten_rushmoor A PLAN to massively grow Camberley as a shopping destination could lead to job cuts in Farnborough and Aldershot, civic leaders have warned. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039207_camberley_growth_plans_to_threaten_rushmoor Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039012_three_jailed_for_industrial_estate_attack THREE men have been jailed after a vicious attack in York Town Industrial Estate, Camberley, on New Year’s Day. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2039012_three_jailed_for_industrial_estate_attack Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038761_doorstep_conmen_will_not_be_tolerated The threats posed by distraction burglars and rogue traders in parts of Aldershot could fall as a No Cold Calling Zone is introduced. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038761_doorstep_conmen_will_not_be_tolerated Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038710_man_bailed_after_hotel_drugs_raid A man arrested in conection with a drugs raid at an Aldershot hotel has been bailed by police. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038710_man_bailed_after_hotel_drugs_raid Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038663_mobo_winner_sway_is_a_hit_at_the_westy The West End Centre served up an MC battle alongside a performance by MOBO award-winning rapper Sway. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038663_mobo_winner_sway_is_a_hit_at_the_westy Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038353_barracks_and_airport_provide_location_for_bond_film Cinema-goers will be able to see some familiar sights in the new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038353_barracks_and_airport_provide_location_for_bond_film Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038519_children_affected_by_home_abuse_for_life A campaign aimed at highlighting the effect domestic violence can have on children has been launched. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038519_children_affected_by_home_abuse_for_life Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038134_50000_worth_of_drugs_seized_in_raids_ More than 100 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin worth around £50,000 have been seized as part of a crackdown on drug dealing in Hart and Rushmoor. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038134_50000_worth_of_drugs_seized_in_raids_ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037981_shots_criticised_for_ripping_off_fans Aldershot Town FC have agreed to consider introducing restricted view tickets to warn fans of seats that only offer a partial view. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037981_shots_criticised_for_ripping_off_fans Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037887_passersby_warned_over_money_found_in_street Police are warning passers-by that picked up stolen cash to hand it in. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037887_passersby_warned_over_money_found_in_street Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037683_man_left_blind_in_one_eye_by_gang_attack A man was left blind in one eye after a gang of men assaulted him as he waited for a train home. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037683_man_left_blind_in_one_eye_by_gang_attack Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037730_shots_to_stage_a_day_opposing_racism Aldershot Town Football Club is taking part in a national week of events aimed at promoting diversity. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037730_shots_to_stage_a_day_opposing_racism Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037627_policeman_racially_abused_during_arrest_of_drunk A man arrested for hurling racist abuse at a black police officer sang ‘Ku Klux Klan’ to him as he was led into the police station, Aldershot magistrates heard. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037627_policeman_racially_abused_during_arrest_of_drunk Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037275_swords_and_axes_on_sale_at_shop An Aldershot town centre shop selling swords, daggers, double-edged axes, sow-on swastikas and throwing knives is an “insult” to the town, shoppers have claimed. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037275_swords_and_axes_on_sale_at_shop Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037250_woman_mugged_in_park Police are hunting a mugger who punched a woman in Aldershot’s Manor Park and then stole her purse. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037250_woman_mugged_in_park Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037176_cannabis_factory_uncovered_in_aldershot A cannabis factory discovered in a quiet residential area in Aldershot has left residents shocked and worried. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037176_cannabis_factory_uncovered_in_aldershot Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037139_aldershot_charity_needs_space A charity based in Aldershot needs somewhere to store the donated food it is collecting for homeless people. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037139_aldershot_charity_needs_space Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037140_fears_for_top_tennis_academy A tennis school focused on developing young and Olympic standard players in Rushmoor could be under threat of closure. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037140_fears_for_top_tennis_academy Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037138_county_chief_paid_more_than_prime_minister The chief executive of Hampshire County Council is earning more than the prime minister. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2037138_county_chief_paid_more_than_prime_minister Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036900_rapist_jailed_for_breaching_register A convicted rapist on the sex offenders’ register has been jailed for 18 weeks after giving police a false address for seven months. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036900_rapist_jailed_for_breaching_register Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036953_shots_fans_criticise_racist_chant Aldershot Town football fans have condemned an incident of alleged racist chanting from the crowd during last Saturday’s match. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036953_shots_fans_criticise_racist_chant Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036990_father_and_son_team_set_sights_on_summit A father and son will climb Africa’s highest mountain to support a charity that helps deprived South African communities. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036990_father_and_son_team_set_sights_on_summit Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036897_new_health_centre_needs_a_taxi_rank A cab driver has hit out at the NHS authorities for “failing” to make the new Aldershot Centre for Health more accessible for elderly and disabled patients. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036897_new_health_centre_needs_a_taxi_rank Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036901_debtors_forced_to_eat_less_healthy_food The spiralling cost of food is causing people to adjust their belts outwards as they can only afford less healthy foods, a local debt counselling charity has found. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036901_debtors_forced_to_eat_less_healthy_food Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036852_taxi_marshals_to_return__and_stay Taxi drivers in Aldershot have welcomed news a scheme aimed at making the town centre safer at night is set to continue until April. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036852_taxi_marshals_to_return__and_stay Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036731_gillingham_fan_armed_himself_with_metal_bar A visiting football fan had a metal bar to protect himself from a group of Aldershot Town supporters roaming the streets, a court heard last week. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036731_gillingham_fan_armed_himself_with_metal_bar Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036732_gillingham_fan_fined_for_spitting_at_police A Gillingham fan spat at police after being penned in by officers, Aldershot magistrates court heard on Thursday. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036732_gillingham_fan_fined_for_spitting_at_police Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036674_children_to_take_part_in_underage_shop_stings Underage volunteers take part in a series of stings in the coming months to ensure Hampshire retailers are not selling solvents or spray paint to underage children. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036674_children_to_take_part_in_underage_shop_stings Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036663_robber_threatens_pair_with_gun A man claiming to have a gun threatened a woman and teenager as they walked through Aldershot in the early hours of Friday, October 3. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036663_robber_threatens_pair_with_gun Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2036713_bravo__weve_plenty_to_get_off_our_chests An Aldershot shop is helping the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice to raise money — by collecting unwanted bras. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/community/s/2036713_bravo__weve_plenty_to_get_off_our_chests Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036658_force_in_top_six_for_number_of_complaints Hampshire Constabulary was the force with the sixth highest number of complaints made against it in England and Wales in 2007-08. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036658_force_in_top_six_for_number_of_complaints Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036617_fewer_shops_selling_teen_booze_in_stings Underage alcohol sales at off-licences in Hampshire are at their lowest levels for five years, since the law allowed trading standards to carry out test purchases. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036617_fewer_shops_selling_teen_booze_in_stings Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036652_gunning_for_the_army_vote Ideas on how to persuade more people in the Armed Forces to vote have been thrashed out by councillors http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036652_gunning_for_the_army_vote Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036466_group_aims_to_protect_post_offices The future of Rushmoor’s post offices is the agenda of a new council group which has met for the first time. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036466_group_aims_to_protect_post_offices Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036561_conservationists_slam_homes_plan Conservation groups in Hampshire have hit back at plans to build scores of new homes as part of a massive housing project. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036561_conservationists_slam_homes_plan Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036564_charity_dog_show_back_on_track A charity dog show postponed last week due to rain will go ahead this Sunday. http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2036564_charity_dog_show_back_on_track Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000