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2. Holiday Inn in Farnborough

The Holiday Inn, Farnborough, is now under new management and has recently taken new approach to its menu, look and atmosphere of the hotel.

3. Racing: Low draw to suit Pentient in the Lincoln

Pentient, the ante-post favourite, will come out of stall one in the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster tomorrow (3.10) – the first day of the Flat season.

4. Fleet particularly popular as demand for rentals increases

LETTING specialists Leaders, formerly Mackenzie Smith Lettings, is reporting an increase in demand for rental accommodation at the start of 2010, with demand outstripping supply in Fleet and the surrounding areas.

5. Heavy rain causes flood risk as river levels rise

HEAVY rain has caused rivers to be put on floodwatch and forced part of the Basingstoke Canal to be shut.

6. Homeless saved from winter cold

Work by a charity in Reading reduced the number of rough sleepers in the town during the cold snap.

7. Blackwater takeaways feud 'leads to violence'

A BLACKWATER takeaway is seeking to open later despite reports it has been the scene of violence.

8. Poorly-maintained gas appliance can cost landlords

BUY-to-let landlords, who flout gas safety legislation to save money, face heavy fines and potentially far more serious penalties if poorly maintained gas appliances cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

9. Council criticised for closing Aldershot office

HUNDREDS of people who used the Aldershot office of Rushmoor council will now have to go elsewhere.

10. Bonfire sets off Frimley Park Hospital alarms

FIVE fire engines were sent to Frimley Park Hospital on Monday night after staff smelt smoke in the building.