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Prescott urged to block Bay growth
DEPUTY Prime Minister John Prescott is being asked to block controversial plans for a huge extension to Southampton Docks at Dibden Bay. Docks owner Associated British Ports has lodged a string of plans to build a new container terminal between Marchwood
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Beattie: I'M BACK TO STAY
JAMES BEATTIE blasted back to his best with his first goals in 18 months and then vowed: "I'm back - to stay!" After cracking the last-minute free-kick which gave Saints a dramatic 3-2 win over Chelsea, Beattie insisted he wants to remain at The Dell
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Bashley spring upset to target joining elite
BASHLEY are unlikely to lay their hands on the FA Umbro Trophy this season, but Saturday's 1-0 first-round result over Salisbury suggests their main goal of Premier Division football may not be beyond them. For three of the last four seasons, the Foresters
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Hamble cost call backed
A PLEA to Hampshire's harbour bosses to keep the "ordinary man" on the River Hamble has won the backing of scores of mooring holders. The heads of the River Hamble Mooring Holders Association have been flooded with support for their response to a planned
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Charity raiders
A CHARITY box and cigarettes worth £1,000 were stolen from a shop in West Meon, near Bishop's Waltham.
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Rangers enjoy a seven-up
EASTLEIGH Rangers withstood early Bishopstoke pressure to cruise to a 7-2 victory in their Under-16 Division 3 match in a rain affected weekend. Rangers soon got into their stride with Jamie Nash (2), Aaron Richardson, Shaun Smith, Stu Clark, Ollie Crook
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Head of Eastleigh refs stands down
GEOFF HEAD has stunned the Eastleigh Referees Society by resigning as secretary. As the secretary and founder member, Geoff was very much the 'moving spirit' of the Eastleigh Society. Neither he nor a committee spokesman were prepared to go into any details
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Job cuts for NTL staff
WINCHESTER workers at NTL are hopeful of avoiding the heaviest job cuts as the company reduces its workforce nationally. The American-owned firm is to cut 1,300 jobs from its 22,000-strong workforce over the next 15 months. The company, which has about
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Contract that has room for expansion
ANDOVER-based Alpha-meric Retail has supplied state-of-the-art technology to home interior store group, room 2, which opened a 30,000 sq ft flagship store at in Scotland earlier this month. As well as merchandise management and financial systems, Alphameric
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In the eye of the storm - yet again
THE South was today caught up in flood misery for the second time in a week. Emergency services were stretched as homes across the region were evacuated when rivers burst their banks. Transport was hit as the floods affected train services and caused
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Anger at two-for-one travel
PASSENGER journeys have increased since First Southamp-ton changed its network - but only because many people have to catch two buses instead of one, it is claimed. Joseph Wright claims he and his wife Geraldine, both 70, are among "hundreds" of pensioners
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Don't miss Day in pavilion's Carousel
IF YOU missed him at The Mayflower, there's another chance to see Darren Day in Carousel when it arrives in Bournemouth next week. The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical masterpiece, which opens for a five-night run at the Pavilion Theatre on Tuesday, November
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Players to tackle county over pitch
SCORES of frustrated young footballers are set to tackle Hampshire's county chiefs face-to-face in a bid to free up much-needed land for a new stadium. Members of Hedge End Rangers Football Club are gearing up for the away-game confrontation with the
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Very special place to help little ones
IT LOOKS like any other playgroup - the same puzzles, water trough, dolls house and road mat you'll find in any village hall on a school day. And the same toddlers - laughing, whingeing, squabbling and cuddling up for a story. But the New Forest Opportunity
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Hamble cost call backed
A PLEA to Hampshire's harbour bosses to keep the "ordinary man" on the River Hamble has won the backing of scores of mooring holders. The heads of the River Hamble Mooring Holders Association have been flooded with support for their response to a planned
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Sun-set on Riser's proud unbeaten run
King Charles swung the axe on Rising Sun's 100 per cent record in the Premier Division of the Sunday section Roy Bailey and Barrie Scott gave Kings a great start, firing them into a two-goal first-half lead. Even when The Sun reduced the deficit, Scott
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Young stars' Bach date
Lymington Choral Society will be marking the 250th anniversary of the death of Bach by performing his Christmas Oratorio at St Thomas's Church, Lymington, on Saturday, December 9. The programme also includes excerpts from a ceremony of carols by Britten
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Very special place to help little ones
IT LOOKS like any other playgroup - the same puzzles, water trough, dolls house and road mat you'll find in any village hall on a school day. And the same toddlers - laughing, whingeing, squabbling and cuddling up for a story. But the New Forest Opportunity
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Track closures for tree-felling
SEVERAL paths or tracks through the inclosures of the New Forest have been closed this month while tree-felling takes place. The areas affected will be Milkham and Row, Broomy and Holly Hatch (near Linwood); Busketts, Church Place and Dearleap (all near
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Dynamo defy the elements
A BOGGY pitch, driving rain and a plucky Solent City side could not stop Division 1 leaders Wickham Dynamos marching triumphantly on. City took the lead when Andy Freeman volleyed a through ball by Peter Rothwell into the top left-hand corner. But Dynamos
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Operatic novices urged to join in masterpiece
INTERNATIONAL theatre director Richard Gregson will be visiting Eastleigh this month with his company, Floral Opera, to lead a special production of La Traviata. On November 17-19, 40 amateur singers will join the master at The Point Dance and Arts Centre
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Scouts' bazaar
LOCKS HEATH Venture Scouts will be holding an autumn bazaar at their headquarters in Warsash Road on November 18, from 2pm onwards. All money raised will go towards supporting the groups based there, including the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
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No luck for H&W as City scrap for replay
HAVANT & Waterlooville remain confident of progressing to the FA Cup first round despite what co-manager Liam Daish described as the "anti-climax" of a 1-1 draw against Gloucester City on Tuesday. Gary Connolly's equaliser brought H&W back from
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Storm clear-up hit by twin break-ins
A WARNING that a gang may be targeting Hampshire's southern parish councils has been issued after the thefts of thousands of pounds worth of maintenance equipment. Storm clean-up operations in both Hound and West End parishes have been severely hampered
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Borough to stage three big salutes
THREE major Remembrance Day parades will be held to mark the sacrifice of service men and women from Gosport borough. On Sunday, Gosport residents have a choice of venues to remember those who died for their country. The town's War Memorial Hospital,
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Office burgled
BURGLARS ransacked an office after breaking into business premises on an industrial estate at Ensign Way, Hamble. Police said raiders escaped with a red metal cash box and £70 in cash.
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Rejuvenated Sills returns with treble
A MONTH'S loan at Staines Town has done Basingstoke Town's Tim Sills a power of good. The rejuvenated striker announced his return to the Camrose Ground by blasting a hat-trick in Tuesday's 4-1 Hampshire Senior Cup success over East Cowes Vics. Sills,
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Pointing in right direction
A POINT in the right direction is the aim of an orienteering course for primary school children. Swanmore Primary School has set up the new course with the help of Cams Hill School in Fareham so that youngsters aged four to 11 can learn to find their
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Ensuring cheer at night shelter
BISHOP'S Waltham area deanery is after donations for its Christmas charity, Hackney Churches Night Shelter for the homeless. Each year the deanery sends gifts and food to the needy in the London borough. Non-perishables like tea, coffee, sugar and dried
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Pilot steers from danger
A HERO pilot steered his stricken helicopter away from homes after it suffered engine failure above a Hampshire housing estate. Andy Goddard, 44, of The Hangers, Bishop's Waltham, managed to make a controlled landing land on a playing field - and walked
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COMMON SLAY THE DRAGONS
THE appallingly wet weather was the only winner in a decimated Eastleigh & District Mini-Soccer League programme last Sunday. Torrential overnight rain washed out all of the scheduled Under-9 and Under-10 Cup matches leaving just a lucky seven survivors
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Pirates plunder a 12-goal haul
How apt that, on a weekend when the rising floodwaters made all the news, Pirelli Pirates should continue to ride on t he crest of a wave. The swashbuckling PPirates plundered a fourth straight win to maintain their perfect record at the summit and leave
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Lloyd imperial in Gosport win
Richard Lloyd had an outstanding game for the hosts, scoring 26 of their points with two tries, two conversions, three penalties and a drop goal. Portsmouth's tie at Old Wimbledonians was called off on Friday afternoon and both clubs are hoping to play
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TV man to open festive market
TV news presenter Andrew Harvey, pictured, will be making the headlines at Romsey on Saturday. The former BBC South presenter will be the celebrity visitor at the Christmas market being organised by the Romsey and Eastleigh Friends of Naomi House, the
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We've got IT for jobseekers
A NEW IT website, launched by a Romsey firm, is already hitting the spot for people searching for IT jobs all over the country. Launched at the Internet Exchange in the Bargate Centre in Southamp-ton, the eagerly-awaited website - at www.itjobseek.co.uk
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Investments that pay off
THREE hotels are among Hamp-shire's newest Investors in People achieving the national standard which links training and development of staff to business objectives. Marwell Hotel and Conference Centre, Lainston House Hotel and Macdonald Botley Park were
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Super soccer centre given the go-ahead
PLANS to transform an Eastleigh warehouse into the largest indoor football academy in the South are now set to take off after safety worries were kicked into touch. The £500,000 soccer centre of excellence, which could produce future Michael Owens and
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Bach's candle to burn bright
WINCHESTER Cathedral has been chosen as the perfect atmospheric setting for a candlelit performance of J S Bach's sacred cantatas on the 250th anniversary of his death later this month. Conducted by Sir John Eliot Gardiner, the Monteverdi Choir and English
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Cabbies' threat to repeat road chaos
ANGRY Southampton taxi drivers have vowed to carry on blockading WestQuay shopping centre until Christmas if the city council does not meet their demands. A slow-moving convoy of more than 50 taxis caused mayhem around WestQuay on Saturday in protest
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Prescott urged to block Bay growth
DEPUTY Prime Minister John Prescott is being asked to block controversial plans for a huge extension to Southampton Docks at Dibden Bay. Docks owner Associated British Ports has lodged a string of plans to build a new container terminal between Marchwood
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Emergency plan review
A REVIEW of Eastleigh council's emergency plan is to be undertaken following last week's great storm, civic chiefs have been told. Speaking at the council's full meeting, Peter Wall, executive cabinet member responsible for community safety and emergency
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James lights the Blues' touchpaper
AS James Beattie walked away from The Dell after his match-winning performance, a barrage of fireworks lit up the night sky. He gazed upwards and joked: "I know it's been a long time since I scored but there's no need to lay on that kind of celebration
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James handed Hodd challenge
SAINTS boss Glenn Hoddle has thrown down a challenge to two-goal hero James Beattie, writes John May. Hoddle has worked with some of the game's great strikers, both as a club manager and England coach, and, after Beattie repaid his recall to the colours
