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Third HQ set to be best and last
AS A result of Linden's substantial expansion in a widening area around Southampton, the house company plans to build a new head office on a site facing the A35 in West Totton. Linden managing director Gerard Price said: "This will be the third time (
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Make rail safety top priority - MP
EASTLEIGH MP David Chidgey has called for the government to back action to improve rail safety. Speaking during a Parliamentary debate on transport safety, he reminded MPs that improvements recommended after the inquiry into the Clapham rail disaster
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Appeal launched to buy headstone
THE parents of a six-year-old Hampshire boy killed in a horrific road accident are appealing for help to buy a headstone for his grave. Saints-mad Aaron Bellows died during emergency surgery after he fell under the back wheels of a single-decker bus in
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Minister on the spot on Haslar
ARMED Forces Minister John Spellar is visiting the closure-threatened Royal Hospital Haslar on Tuesday. Gosport Borough Council and thousands of residents have protested at the closure plans and the minister is meeting council representatives during his
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The betrayal of tiny Jason
AS THE family of toddler Jason Dorricott try to come to terms with his death the Daily Echo can today reveal the tragic events that scarred his short life. Last night social services chiefs maintained there was little more they could have done to have
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Newcomer Cook looks a class act
SALISBURY City fans had better hurry if they want to catch a glimpse of new signing Andy Cook. According to manager Geoff Butler, it is only a matter of time before the 30-year-old former Saints, Exeter, Swansea and Portsmouth left-back is plying his
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DONS A PAIN IN THE NECK
Trond Soltvedt is preparing to be a pain in the neck for quirky Wimbledon boss Egil Olsen tomorrow as Saints travel to Selhurst Park. Having played four times under Olsen for the Norwegian national side, Soltvedt knows he could spend much of tomorrow's
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Golding and Danby soldier on
Despite losing their gennaker 11 days into the the Transat Jacques Vabre race from Le Havre Team Group 4, co-skippered by Mike Golding and Ed Danby are racing at a sprint and confident of edging closer to the leaders as the finish line in Columbia looms
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In Port
In port Today's principal arrivals: Montlhery, ro-ro, 0200, 201; Hercules Leader, vehicle carrier, 0530, 32/44; Maersk Tide, 0730, 40; Pelayo, container, 0930, 207; Kamakura, container, 1000, 204; Arroyofrio Dos, ro-ro, 1030, 30; Inka Dede, container,
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Travel pound
Travel pound Austria 20.66 Belgium 60.56 francs Canada 2.32 dollars Cyprus 0.86 pounds Denmark 11.19 kroner Euro 1.56 euro Finland 8.93 marks France 9.85 francs Germany 2.93 marks Greece 495 drachma Holland 3.30 guilders Hong Kong 12.20 dollars Ireland
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Elite course for hotel chief
A TOP executive at a leading New Forest hotel has just returned after "graduating" from America's prestigious Cornell University. Steve Elliott, who is deputy general manager at the Carey's Manor Hotel, won his trip to the USA in a national competition
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Cash help at hand for entrepreneurs
LOCAL entrepreneurs who want to start their own business could get a cash hand-out of up to £500 from Eastleigh Council. In partnership with the local Enterprise Agency, the council has launched an enterprise scheme with a two-pronged aim: to help local
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Buses soothe journey to school
THIS is one of the buses which a relocated Winchester school hopes will reduce any adverse traffic impact. Prince's Mead School is moving this week from Edgar Road to Worthy Park House in Abbots Worthy. It has introduced the bussing service after residents
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Parking perk now under real threat
RESIDENTS' parking facilities in Fareham town centre are in jeopardy and moves to include another road within the scheme look doomed. Borough council highways and transportation committee are discussing the future of residents' permit parking at their
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Oaten confirmed as rising star of party
WINCHESTER MP Mark Oaten is again being talked of as a future leader of the Liberal Democrats after being appointed to a key role in Charles Kennedy's office. He will be at the heart of planning for the next general election, when the party will be defending
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MP does it 'his way' on the net
AS a robust political campaigner, New Forest East MP Julian Lewis is used to having his past thrown back at him by opponents. So on his website, which he launched this week, he includes references to battles spanning 20 years - from covertly joining the
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Teams in late hunt for action
Competitive rugby takes a complete rest locally this week with teams only involved in friendly fixtures - and some not even sure whether they had a game or not by midweek. This weekend and next have been kept free of league to allow for anticipated interest
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Just the chance for Pompey to get revenge
ALAN BALL reckons it is payback time for Crystal Palace tomorrow - but not the sort to help their financial problems. The Pompey boss will deliver one of the easiest pre-match talks of his managerial career for the visit of Crystal Palace. He will simply
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Tiss still chasing the one that got away!
It will be a sweet irony if Matthew Le Tissier finally records his 100th Premiership goal at Wimbledon tomorrow. The Saints star, whose place is in jeopardy at Selhurst Park, thought he had joined the select Ton-Up club with his double at Old Trafford
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Crews up against it in Transat test
Two hands on deck has proved far too few for the local crews in the Transat Jacques Vabre Race, as breakages force them to carry out essential repairs in stormy 30 knot winds and turbulent seas. French boat Whirlpool maintains the lead in the monohull
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Tarmac pitch is focus for youth
A NEW football and basketball pitch has been opened by youngsters in Southampton. The tarmac playing surface, heavy duty goalposts and hoops have been installed at Sullivan Road in Sholing. The new facilities cost the city council over £36,000, after
