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If we get round in one piece we can win says Ed
Two of Hamble's most experienced yachtsmen will be risking their lives next year in pursuit of yachting's biggest prize, The Race. Neal MacDonald and Ed Danby, both seasoned sailors with thousands of miles of ocean yacht racing behind them, have joined
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Silver medal down to team spirit living on
Although the gold medals brought pride and pleasure, it was the silver achieved by Ian Walker and Mark Covell that brought the biggest lump to the throat. Racing in the Star class might be a double handed affair but for six days in Sydney, Covell and
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Victoria's secret gardens
Open to the public for the first time this year is the newly replanted walled garden at Osborne House, Queen Victoria's country retreat on the Isle of Wight. The official opening of the walled garden took place in July and already this ambitious new project
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Shirley rises to task
Shirley Robertson, the third gold medallist from Team GB sailing, delayed her return to the UK to take an extended holiday down under after one of the most challenging regattas of her life. The 33 year-old yachtswoman, who lives yards away from her equally
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Misunderstood genius
Branded a traitor and collaborator, but later pardoned by the British government, comic author PG Wodehouse will live long in the memory, as ANDREW WHITE finds out. IT'S always a shock when somebody you admire is exposed as a sham but, in the case of
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Country walk
THE RIVER Wylye is one of the five rivers that meet at Salisbury. It flows along a delightful valley from the north west of the city and through Wilton. This walk is from Great Wishford, a pretty village of thatch and flint-walled cottages and stone houses
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Pompey will need to be at their Sunday best
DOWN-TO-EARTH Edgeley Park is the last place you would associate with intrigue, subterfuge, sub-plot and counter-plot. But the whisperings and mutterings surrounding Pompey's trip to Stockport County tomorrow mean the three points at stake are almost
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KEEGAN PLANS FAREWELL WIN
Kevin Keegan has insisted that England will do everything in their power to close down Wembley stadium in the perfect fashion _ with victory over Germany in today's World Cup qualifier. And he expressed confidence that he would not be the last manager
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New boy Stephen proves an asset
Southampton Diving Academy's latest top-flight recruit, Stephen Hill, was a clear winner in the senior three-metre springboard as the Academy's men dominated the GBDF Southern Counties championship event at the Quays. Hill was joined on the podium by
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Hamble shine as City romp home
City of Southampton won comfortably at the Quays - but perhaps the story of the gala was Hamble Aquatics' fine performance. Just one late relay disqualification came between Hamble and second place. Instead, they gave best to Bracknell by just five points
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Village through a child's eye
WHAT'S great about East Boldre? Children living in the village are being invited to describe their feelings about it - in paint. A children's art competition has been launched by East Boldre School Fields Trust, asking local youngsters to make a picture
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Water way to save life
Swimming classes at a New Forest recreation centre are booming because worried parents are reacting to drowning tragedies this summer. So say teachers at Applemore Recreation centre, Hythe, who have seen dozens of water babies sign up in the last few
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BISHOP'S NAME USED IN SCAM
A CONMAN posing as the Bishop of South-ampton's secretary is targeting Hampshire residents in a bid to dupe them out of cash. Police and Church leaders have denounced the scam as "despicable" and are urging people to beware. It follows a phone call received
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Birthday boy is a Saint
Saints have handed teenage starlet Mark Peters the perfect 17th birthday present - a professional contract. The prolific young striker from Frimley has scored 17 goals in just six games for the Under-17 side this season including three hat-tricks. It
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Bland is well up in Italy
Richard Bland, needing two big finishes in the next two European Challenge Tour events to make the Grand Final in Cuba next month, has set about his task in positive style in Italy. Two rounds into the San Paolo Vita Open, the Stoneham clubman is tied
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Party girl in running
Saints are holding two October half-term football course for girls aged six to 14 as part of their grass roots development programme. Both run from 10am to 3pm on Monday 23 through to Friday 27 at St Vincents Leisure Centre in Gosport and Crestwood School
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Cool Mika confident
IT'S ALL down to two drivers and two teams as the 17-race Formula One World Championship enters its penultimate clash in Japan on Sunday. On top by eight points - with a win worth ten - is Ferrari's Michael Schumacher who has enjoyed seven race victories
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Double header will test Stars to the extreme
SOLENT Stars are on the trail of two of their "old guard" ahead of this weekend's testing cup double header. Eddie Owusu is negotiating a transfer back along the coast from Worthing and experienced former skipper Martin Dowdall hopes to sign in time for
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Crocodile halted by lollipop crisis
EASTLEIGH'S first "Walk to School Bus" scheme could be driven off the road after hitting a conductor crisis. For the lollipop lady who shepherds the daily convoy across one of the busiest roads in Chandler's Ford is retiring. With no immediate replacement
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Amnesty given to motorists
MOTORISTS who picked up parking fines last Sunday in Southampton have been given a reprieve under a parking amnesty by the city council. The council has received complaints from motorists stung by the charges which were introduced last weekend - drivers
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Chinese mayor visits 'sister'
WHEN the Mayor of Qingdao was unable to make it to Southampton for a trade mission he promised would come to the city at the earliest possible date. As soon as he realised he would be visiting this week he made sure Southampton was the first stop on his
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Triton sails in to revolutionise naval warfare
CUTTING through the water with the greatest of ease comes the ship that could revolutionise naval warfare. The RV Triton is a testament to the skills and imagination of designers and craftsmen at Vosper Thornycroft's Southampton shipyard. But as the unique
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Green team get off to flying start
Stubbington Green fielded four young athletes' teams in the Southern Road Relays at Aldershot. Becci Gough got the under-13 girls off to a flying start, handing over to her in an excellent sixth place. With Nikki Clarke and Gough's sister Nicole completing