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ApprenticeGraham in electrifying finals form
APPRENTICE Graham Beckett has been named tops in the South for his work at Southampton firm Rigfone Electrics. He beat more than 1,000 other electrical apprentices to reach the finals of the -competition and Southampton mayor Derek Burke presented Graham
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Chamber Notebook - Training must be linked to the skill needs
LAST week the government launched a new campaign to raise awareness of new rights giving 16 to18-year-olds paid time off work for study or training. This new legislation, set to come into force on September 1, requires firms to allow young workers paid
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Carnival held up by Drama Queen
EASTLEIGH'S last grand carnival procession of the century proved to be a record-breaker with more competitors than ever before. Nearly 20 major floats lined up to take part in the 112th cavalcade, which brought a riot of colour to the streets of the town
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Shopkeepers rally to John
SOUTHAMPTON traders have put their hands in their pockets to help a teenager whose bike was stolen from outside one of their shops. John Gray, 14, had spent a month of his school holidays working to pay for the bike. But only two days after he proudly
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Liner's links explained on walk with history in mind
WALKERS can savour a Titanic experience in Southampton on Friday. A local history guided walk has been launched on the theme of the ill-fated liner, which sank with the loss of 1,500 lives on her maiden voyage between Southampton and New York in 1912.
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Robinson joy over surprise Irish call
AFC BOURNEMOUTH mid-fielder Steve Robinson was last night celebrating an unexpected bonus - a call from Lawrie McMenemy for Northern Ireland's European Championship double header against Turkey and Germany next month. The Cherries' ace feared he would
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Mike puts boat through paces!
THE last time Team Group 4 was hauled out of the water by a crane was in January when Southampton yachtsman Mike Golding ran aground off New Zealand and was forced to quit the Around Alone Race. This time, in Ocean Village yesterday, it was for happier
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Brits cruise into semis in Seville
THE signs are looking ominous for those aspiring to depose Michael Johnson as World 400 metres champion. The American dream machine showed no signs of an imminent breakdown as he cruised into the semi-finals last night in third gear, heading the second
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Three of a kin
SOUTHAMPTON Golf Club members think they are seeing double when identical twins Adam and Andrew Gilbert step out on to the Municipal Course. But you can certainly spot the difference when they start playing. Adam is left handed; Andrew right-handed. Right
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Sell-out success at farmers' event
TRADERS at Fareham's farmers' market were more likely to say "Sorry, sold out" than "How can I help you" as shoppers swooped to clear stalls. The second farmers' market held in the town at the weekend was every bit as successful as the one in June. Among
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Cricketer to bat for CMA
LATEST addition to CMA Financial Recruitment's expanding team on the South Coast is former professional cricketer Richard Dibden. He played for Hampshire County Cricket Club for four seasons under the tutelage of West Indian legend Malcolm Marshall. First
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Radio station all set for its on-air launch
SOUTHAMPTON'S newest radio station is set to take to the airwaves at the beginning of September promising a dedicated service for the city. Studios for SouthCity FM are now taking shape at the City Commerce Centre in the heart of Southampton and station
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Firms get full Marks
THREE organisations in Hampshire are this week celebrating their third successive Charter Marks. Ordnance Survey, Gosport Borough Council's Building Control Services and Development Services and Test Valley Borough Council's Housing Services have all
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Hobby weekend leaves crowd spoiled for choice
VISITORS to Hampshire County Council's Royal Victoria Country Park at Netley had plenty of options for new hobbies after a weekend extravaganza left them spoiled for choice. Last year, a pilot event turning the spotlight on pastimes drew more than 1,000
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Sailing trust has hopped on buses
A SOUTHAMPTON charity has launched a new bus advertising campaign to raise its profile in the city. The Jubilee Sailing Trust is using ten buses and emblazoning them with posters saying: Have You Seen Her "She" is the new wooden ship being built at Jubilee
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Le Tiss dance led to brawl
SAINTS hero Matt Le Tissier and his soap star fiancee turned up at court yesterday after the soccer player was allegedly attacked in a Southampton nightspot. Actress Emily Symons, alias Marilyn in Australian soap Home and Away, accompanied the footballer
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Is Wills descended from the Countess
SHE is the Hampshire woman who was involved in one of the greatest hidden scandals of the 16th century. Elizabeth Wriothesley, the third countess of Southampton, had a passionate affair with William Shakespeare. And 400 years later amazing new research
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Force says sorry for sex-life probe
A POLICE force today apologised to a rookie female officer who claimed she was victimised after having a one-night stand with a senior constable. WPc Sarah Lond, 30, said she felt "humiliated and disgusted" when she was accused of making up the affair
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Dangerous place to park your car
THIEVES targeting a New Forest car park are turning it into a no-go zone for motorists at night. Totton residents are refusing to use a crime-ridden parking area at Rumbridge Street in case their vehicles are raided in the early hours. Drivers are parking
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Holiday venues in double delight
TWO holiday venues in the New Forest are celebrating after entering a national awards scheme known as the tourism Oscars. Michael Green, chairman of the Southern Tourist Board, has announced the regional winners of the annual England for Excellence scheme
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Saints run eye over Ziegler
SAINTS are taking a look at German goalkeeper Marc Ziegler who is out of favour at VFB Stuttgart. The 23-year-old is over on a two-week trial and hopes to play in the reserve team friendly against the Australian Olympic side at Staplewood a week on Thursday
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Dan tops world class field at Brockenhurst
HAMPSHIRE-BASED Kiwi Dan Jocelyn beat off world class competi-tion to take the honours at the Brockenhurst Park Horse Trials. Jocelyn, riding Silence, won the advanced section of an all-star line-up which included Australian Olympic medallists Matt Ryan
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It's Boogie Spice
BABY Spice dashed into Southampton last night to show her support for an old school friend who was taking to the boards of a city theatre. Emma Bunton turned up at the city's Mayflower Theatre to enjoy the opening night of the hit West End musical Boogie
