Mark Paine
Reporter
Mark Paine is a reporter for the Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser. Mark reports on news and issues that matter to the community. He is passionate about sport, especially football and rugby. He was born in Basingstoke, has experience volunteering on hospital radio and he plays guitar. Mark is studying for an NCTJ.
Mark Paine is a reporter for the Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser. Mark reports on news and issues that matter to the community. He is passionate about sport, especially football and rugby. He was born in Basingstoke, has experience volunteering on hospital radio and he plays guitar. Mark is studying for an NCTJ.
Latest articles from Mark Paine
Alresford event space to hold 'special' screening all about the farming industry
Directed by filmmaker Colin Ramsay and produced by Claire MacKenzie, "Six Inches of Soil" explores the vital role that soil plays in supporting life on Earth and the urgent need to protect the resource.
Thousands of emergency food parcels distributed in Basingstoke last year
Research by The Trussell Trust showed that 7,632 emergency food parcels were handed out to people in need across its nine locations in the borough in the year to March.
Local farm to host Hampshire first gin and jazz event in Meon Valley this June
From 5.30pm to 10.30pm on Saturday, June 15, jazz lovers will have the opportunity to sample community talent with the first-ever collaboration between locals from the village of East Meon with the jazz band “East of Meon”, homegrown gin specialists Dampneys Remarkable drinks and the popular venue Wylds Farm.
Burglary figures drop by a quarter in Winchester in the last year
From 2022 to 2023, there were 380 burglaries in Winchester against a population of 124,295, resulting in a burglary rate of 3.1 per 1,000 people in the district.
Park and ride car park temporarily floods after sudden burst of rain
South Winchester Park and Ride, near Compton was videoed by Genna Hunt today (Thursday, May 16) when a sudden downpour flooded the car park, resulting in water coming up a third of the tyre on some vehicles.
New figures rate Winchester as one of the healthiest places in Hampshire
New analysis of health data shows which areas are the healthiest and the unhealthiest in England. The Health Rating Report, compiled by BIOHIT HealthCare, lists areas with the highest and lowest health scores, seeing how they compare to the average of 100.
Winchester coffee business announce opening date for new shop in Jewry Street
Kavi Coffee will be opening at 12 Jewry Street on Monday, May 20, replacing the former Sofa Workshop previously located there.
Test Valley Brass Band to hold evening of 'well-known film and stage music'
Test Valley Brass Band will be performing at St Mary's Church in Andover on Saturday, May 18 at 7.30pm, with doors to the event opening at 7pm.
Councillor Rob Humby to stand down as Leader of Hampshire County Council
Councillor Rob Humby has announced that he intends to stand down as Leader of Hampshire County Council with effect from Thursday, May 23.