Anvil Arts is going from strength to strength, according to its chief executive.

Christine Bradwell said the organisation has every reason to celebrate as it marks its 18th birthday this year.

Speaking to the Observer, Christine, from Winchester, said Anvil Arts has come along way since TV science guru Brian Cox and D:Ream played The Anvil’s first gig on April 28, 1994.

“What we’ve done over the 18 years is develop a program designed to appeal to absolutely anyone of any age, so...

A woman has died following a suspected two-car collision on the M3 at Basingstoke.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The collision happened at 5.25pm today (May 16) and involved a white Volkswagen Golf and a blue Honda Jazz which overturned upon impact.

The driver of the Honda, a woman, sustained life threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at Basingstoke hospital.

The driver of the Volkswagen, a man, was treated for shock but not seriously injured.

A man has been...

People in Basingstoke are becoming increasingly worried about the amount of cash they have tucked away for a rainy day, a new report has revealed.

Just over two out of three people (64 per cent) surveyed said savings of up to £5,000 would be enough to put a smile on their face, compared to four out of five people (82 per cent) in 2010.

And the bills that cheesed them off most were council tax and energy payments, with 21 per cent of over 55s hitting out at the cost of their gas and...

The Anvil has been singled out to play a key role in a pioneering new county music scheme.

Hampshire County Council’s Music Service will be a lead partner in a new-look Hampshire Music Hub.

The Arts Council of England announced on Friday that the music service would spearhead the new partnership.

The Anvil, as well as schools, colleges, and art galleries will all join the music network.

The hub has won the support of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber who has agreed to act as the...