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Senior manager takes on new challenge
THE Winchester branch of Morris Dibben has appointed Nicholas Goulden as its senior branch manager. Before joining Bradford & Bingley Morris Dibben Mr Goulden worked for another agency company in various sales and management roles. As part of his
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Louise wins a day with her idols
THEY'RE the band of the moment and Warsash teenager Louise Downey will have them all to herself after winning a local radio competition. Louise, 14, of Galleon Close, phoned in to Power FM with the right answer to win a day with Westlife, the Irish band
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School musicians are big hit with Italians
VIRTUOSO performances by musicians from a Chandler's Ford School struck a chord with organisers of a major Mediterranean music festival. The Toynbee youngsters bowled over their Italian hosts with the high standard and variety of their playing. In fact
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Great holiday fun full of Goodwill
A BANK Holiday festi-val of fun hit Hampshire over the weekend. Revellers had a huge range of activities and events to choose from. All ages were catered for and there was support for a multitude of good causes. One of the biggest events of the Bank Holiday
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Once again, it's hip to be square
IT was the brain-teasing craze of the 80s that could be making a come-back. The Rubik's cube proved it was hip to be square after 150 million of the puzzles were sold worldwide before interest waned at the end of the last decade. Hundreds of Southampton
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Forest poser for Hester
A YOUNG theatre director is appealing for local businesses to donate items to help bring the New Forest to the heart of Southampton. Hester Chillingworth, 19, of Bassett Avenue, Southampton, will be directing Paul Godfrey's A Bucket of Eels and needs
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Beauty booster
A ROMSEY beautician's success is paying dividends for a Southampton-based asthma and allergy charity. Carla Welsh opened her first Ocean Beauty shop in the town 12 years ago and she has now opened another shop in Southampton. To celebrate, she is donating
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Tomb hopes mount in search for Alfred
<b.DOZENS of volunteer diggers gave up their bank holiday weekend to help search for the tomb of King Alfred. As excavations near a climax, 26 diggers turned out on Sunday and more than 30 yes-terday to help remove soil from the historic site at Winchester
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Family escapes blazing inferno
<b.A FAMILY from the New Forest escaped a major bank holiday blaze which left the top-floor of their home a burned-out shell. The family from Brockenhurst were at home when the thatched roof of their two-storey house caught alight yesterday lunchtime
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Ball to sign four-year extension reward
POMPEY manager Alan Ball is poised to sign a new four-year contract that will keep him at Fratton Park until 2003. Ball announced after yester-day's goalless draw with Huddersfield Town that club chairman Milan Mandaric had offered him a four-year extension
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Brok chasing encore of '88 Euro triumph
BROKENHUST Manor became the first English golf club to win the coveted European Club Team Championship in 1988. Now, 11 years on, they are looking for a repeat. Brokenhurst won the Hampshire team title in June and now represent the county in the English
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Eating in with Tony Barnfield
This was the main course dish that won me a place in the Final of the Hampshire Chef of the Year 1999 Competition, using ingredients sourced from New Forest suppliers. Local alternatives may well be just as acceptable. This dish has a slightly sweet flavour
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Society Diary - Boogie Nights party
THE stars sparkled brightly as the hit West End musical Boogie Nights had its opening night performance at The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, earlier this week. Baby Spice Emma Bunton, funny man Michael Barrymore and Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard were
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Weather watch with mark Ching
AS ONE of the summer months August should be warm and dry and sunny, or so one would think, any many mothers of school age children must pray each year that the weather is kind so that their little darlings can play outside without having to resort to
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Medal-winner Paul brings kitchen skill to New Forest
PAUL SUTCLIFFE knows a thing or two about culinary techniques and he has brought his expertise to the New Forest as the new chef at the Montagu Arms in Beaulieu. Paul has built his skills in some of the country's top hotels, most recently at the Royal
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It's a record-breaker with waterside drinks licences
<b.THE licensing team at Hampshire law firm Blake Lapthorn is celebrating a UK record for the largest number of liquor licences ever granted at one time for a waterfront development. The 26 licences have been granted for the Gunwharf Quays development
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Hotel hospitality wins top award
BOURNEMOUTH'S famous five-star Royal Bath Hotel is the first in the country to be officially recognised for the quality of its hospitality . . . and it's all down to general manager Melanie Tweddle and her staff. The Hospitality Assured award comes from
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Taxing role
A YOUNG man coached and supported by a specially trained mentor has become the first person to gain a full-time job through the initiative. Simon Hart, 25, from Fareham, has been taken on as a revenue assistant at the Inland Revenue's Lynx House at Cosham
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Craft quality draws crowds
QUALITY crafts in Winchester's Guildhall have again tempted many shoppers looking for unusual hand-made items. A total of 32 exhibitors displayed their goods at the Contemporary Crafts Fair, which fin-ished yesterday. Exhibitors are selected at national
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Monkou shines in stalemate
FORMER Saints defender Ken Monkou played his first full game for almost four months yesterday and left Fratton Park clutching the Sky TV Nationwide cham-pagne Man of the Match award, writes Mike Vimpany. Monkou, 34, whose Dell contract ended after Saints
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Another scalp for Ringwood as they impress again
RINGWOOD Town have made light of the jump from Division 3 to the Premier Division. The New Forest side kept up the pressure on leaders Petersfield with a 1-0 win over AFC Basingstoke at Long Lane yesterday, striker Mike Dunne getting the winner with less
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Early Success comes at cost
DAVE JONES has admitted it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep all his Saints players happy even though the team are enjoying their best start for a decade. John Beresford has been training with the reserves since a frank exchange of views over
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Gardens- Holly House Micheldever
OPEN to the public for the first time this year are the lovely, informal gardens of Holly House at Micheldever. Originally this was an unpromising, wind-swept plot with chalk and clay soil. The owners, Colin and Diana Filmer, have worked together for
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Eating Out - Balmer Lawn Hotel, Brockenhurst
AN immaculate terrace is bathed by the westering sun. It overlooks the wide expanse of a huge rural cricket pitch dotted with grazing New Forest ponies. You feel at ease. Relaxed. Welcomed. Always there at just the right moment, the attentive service
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The Life and death of a royal hero
AUGUST was a particularly special month for the Mountbatten family as it was a time when every -generation left work behind for an annual summer holiday of rest and relaxation at Classiebawn Castle in Ireland. Lord Louis Mountbatten adored Classiebawn
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PETS - Bring some sunshine into old Charlie's life
STAFF at the Second Chance animal sanctuary had a sad tale to tell this week about lovable old boy, Charlie. The aged but affectionate beagle-cross has been pining away in the centre's kennels since he was brought in only a fortnight ago. Sadly, 14-year-old
