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Saints finally shut up shop at The Dell . . .
SAINTS today achieved their long-held dream as they moved into the Friends Provident St Mary's Stadium. Hundreds of crates, fixtures and fittings were transported from The Dell over the weekend ready for staff to take up residence this morning. The day
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Notts Forest 2 - Saints 1
Saints got their fingers burned in a Forest fire - but it was their own fault for carelessly throwing away the match! They looked to have the game comfortably won through James Beattie's 66th-minute diving header, his third goal in as many days. But they
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Pompey 2 - Leicester 1
A LATE winner from Portsmouth teenager Rowan Vine gave a small Fratton Park crowd firm hope that brighter days may be just around the corner at Fratton Park. The 18-year-old youth team striker was only called into the action for the final ten minutes.
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Ex-Cherries star Bailey in talks with Bashley
BASHLEY are believed to be lining up a double swoop for Brockenhurst pair John Bailey and Stuart Hussey. Manager Chris Collinge says Brock have accepted Bashley's bid of £2,000 for Hussey, plus a further £1,000 when he scores ten goals, but the 20-year-old
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Lymington rocked by Maru fightback
LYMINGTON'S prospects of winning the Southern Electric Premier League Division 2 championship and progressing into the "Gold" League next season suffered a serious setback with a two-wicket defeat by Portsmouth. Despite scoring only 141 themselves, Lymington
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Alert Bob prompts pensioner insurance scam warning
CHANDLER'S Ford Age Concern is warning elderly people in the Eastleigh area to be on their guard against a suspected insurance scam. The warning comes after the group's vice-chairman Bob Carey was telephoned at home by a man offering a complicated insurance
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Battery bicycle has Terry back in saddle
IT'S been a tough ride for former serious cyclist Terry McHale, since a back injury left him unable to get on his bike. But Terry is thrilled to be back on two wheels after winning a £700 battery-assisted PowaByke. Terry, 59, of Welles Road, Chandler's
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Head warns of a four-day week
A HEADTEACHER fears some schools in the Basingstoke area may be forced to teach children for only four days a week if teaching positions are not filled. David Hale, who has been headteacher of The Priory Primary School in Ramsdell for 13 years, said that
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Pair 'will face charges' over missing embryos
TWO Basingstoke hospital employees are to be charged over the missing embryos controversy. They will be the first people ever to be prosecuted under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act of 1990. A Hampshire Police spokeswoman told The Gazette: "
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DEANO MAKING COMEBACK BID
BOXER Dean Francis is gearing up for the fight which could signal the rebirth of his professional career. Basingstoke-based Francis plans to make his comeback in the ring on September 14. It would be his first bout since he was released from a two-year
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IN HONOUR OF SEA SAVIOURS
The lifeboat heroes who risk their own lives to save those of others are receiving a big thank you at Skandia Life Cowes Week. In the face of gales and storm lashed waves the crews of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution never refuse to put to sea
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The Bear necessities of life
WHILE Saturday belonged to Jason Ker and his exciting new 11.3m designs, Sunday was a day for the Farr 52s with Bear of Britain, featuring a team of all amateur sailors, taking the Sorcery Trophy in Class 0. Two of the top three finishers in the class
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Time to spare?
IF you're at a loose end and want to help others, then the Romsey Volunteer Centre would like to hear from you. Help is needed in booking out equipment every Wednesday or, if you want to lend a hand as and when needed, then there are a range of activities
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Vandals target churchgoers
WORSHIPPERS have been forced to park their cars away from their church on a giant Southampton estate because they have become a prime target for vandals. Cars have been bombarded by paint and egg missiles and now Lordshill Church members have called for
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Heroin worth £10,000 seized in police swoop
HEROIN worth up to £10,000 has been seized in a drugs raid on a block of flats in Southampton. Detectives, uniformed officers and members of Hampshire police's firearms unit took part in the carefully planned operation at Wharncliffe House in Woolston
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Importer angry at car scam report
A SOUTHAMPTON firm is threatening the BBC with legal action after a TV programme showed Hampshire police pulling over motorists as part of a Japanese used car racket. A routine check by bobbies at the city docks sparked an investigation which found that
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Nursery nightmare
CONCERNED parents using a Southampton nursery fear their children's lives will be turned upside down by roadworks planned by the city university. The £1m proposals to spruce up University Road with landscaping, a cycle lane, pedestrian scheme and traffic-calming
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Motorists warned to face delays
THOUSANDS of drivers facing six months of traffic disruption were warned today that the countdown to chaos has begun. Hampshire County Council announced that a £1.5m project to repair part of the A36 at Totton will start on August 13. Contractors will
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A shore way to lose our wildlife
BAIT diggers at a Southampton beauty spot are today accused of endangering wildlife. Ray Langdon, chairman of Itchen Waterfront Association (IWA), says city council chiefs must clamp down on fishermen's quest for bait from Chessel Bay, on the eastern
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Heating plant fails to pass the planning Test
PLANNING chiefs have been branded "snobs" for snubbing plans for a power plant that could have cut household bills in one of Southampton's poorest areas. City councillor George Melrose said his counterparts at Test Valley Borough Council turned down the
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Thomas: I've not reached my peak
IWAN Thomas cast aside the disappointment of crashing out of the 400 metres at the World Championships yesterday by vowing to become Olympic champion in 2004. The 27-year-old from Netley, who took the sport by storm three years ago when he won European
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Four men injured as car crashes into tree
A HAMPSHIRE man is fighting for his life in hospital after the car he was travelling in crashed into a tree. Three other men who were in the Peugeot 405 saloon were also injured, two seriously. Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident at the
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Talks fail to halt second bus strike
EMERGENCY talks have failed to stop a second all-out bus strike hitting Fareham and Gosport today. Union leaders and management held eight hours of meetings yesterday to try to break the pay deadlock that forced buses off the road on Friday. But commuters
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Pointing drivers in the right direction
NEARLY £500,000 is set to be spent on electronic signposts in a bid to attract shoppers to Fareham's Market Quay leisure complex. So-called "mobile motorists" are being targeted by state-of-the art signs to inform drivers of car parking on routes into
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A36 HELL HEADING THIS WAY
THOUSANDS of drivers facing six months of traffic disruption were warned today that the countdown to chaos has begun. Hampshire County Council announced that a £1.5m project to repair part of the A36 at Totton will start on August 13. Contractors will
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Plan to merge services gets thumbs-down
HEALTH watchdogs in north Hampshire have added their opposition to plans for the county's ambulance service to merge with its counterpart in Surrey. After an ill-tempered public meeting in Alton, Basingstoke and North Hants Community Health Council voted
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivings: Celtic Monarch, container, 0415, 204; Southern Carrier, ro-ro, 0700, 25 link; Hyundai Baron, container, 1030, 206; Arco Severn, 1130, Burnley Wharf; Argus, military, 1130, 104; Arco Dart, am, Burnley Wharf; Sand Weaver, 1230
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Rain denies Hampshire
RAIN killed off any hopes Hampshire had of victory in their latest championship match at Cheltenham. One complete day was lost to the weather on Thursday and then, on Saturday, the Hampshire second innings was halted on 40-1 at 3pm when the rain returned
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Mecca's where the stars come to play
DON'T forget your autograph books at Skandia Life Cowes Week as this is where the stars come out to play. Showbusiness, television and sporting personalities are all heading for the regatta, to mingle with the crowds, shop in the exclusive boutiques in
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Pearsons is back in town after 15 years
SOUTHERN estate agency Pearsons has re-opened in Andover after an absence of 15 years from the town. It has also reached an agreement with auctioneer Bob Herbert over the existing Andover saleroom to the rear of its new office in London Street. Sean Dayus
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Ferry collision
CROSS-Solent passenger services between Southampton and the Isle of Wight were back to normal today after a high speed catamaran carrying 120 people collided with a yacht in Cowes. No-one was hurt in the incident during which all the passengers were evacuated
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Down the drain: Six million litres lost
ENGINEERS are still working to repair the damage caused when a major water main supplying thousands of Hampshire homes burst pouring 6m litres down the drain. Tens of thousands of homes across Southampton and Eastleigh were without water or suffered reduced
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Royal salute fired for beloved great-gran
SKANDIA Life Cowes Week sent its own unique explosive 101st birthday greetings to the Queen Mother. A traditional 21-gun salute boomed out across Cowes Harbour from the Royal Yacht Squadron, the most exclusive yacht club in the world. In charge of the
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DRAIN AWAY
ENGINEERS are still working to repair the damage caused when a major water main supplying thousands of Hampshire homes burst, sending six million litres of water down the drain. Tens of thousands of homes across Southampton and Eastleigh were without
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If you want to beat the jams then on your bike!
IF YOU want to get to and from the new Saints stadium with the least possible trouble - then get on yer bike. That's the message from a detailed transport plan approved by Southampton City Council shortly before the St Mary's Friends Provident Stadium
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BRISTOL CITY 1 SAINTS 2
STUARY GRAY may be looking to get the Bier in but he already has a potent six-pack at hand. While it is hoped Oliver Bierhoff will solve last season's goal scoring problems, the rest of the team have responded to the plea for a greater spread of strikes
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The Bear necessities of life
WHILE Saturday belonged to Jason Ker and his exciting new 11.3m designs, Sunday was a day for the Farr 52s with Bear of Britain, featuring a team of all amateur sailors, taking the Sorcery Trophy in Class 0. Two of the top three finishers in the class
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Pompey rocked by sudden death of popular Flahavan
POMPEY manager Graham Rix has paid tribute to Aaron Flahavan, a player who had been central to his plans for the new Nationwide League season which kicks off on Saturday. Rix, along with the rest of the Fratton Park club, were rocked to their foundations
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Inspired Kenway crushes Derby
A BRILLIANT innings from Derek Kenway inspired Hampshire to a crushing nine-wicket Norwich Union League Division Two victory over Derbyshire with more than eight overs to spare at Derby. Victory pushed Robin Smith's team into second place behind leaders
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Runner beats Death Valley
DISABLED marathon man Chris Moon has told how he beat the odds in one of the hottest places on earth to complete his toughest-ever running challenge. The former soldier - who has an artificial right leg and arm - returned to the Basingstoke area at the
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Setback in top-three aim
BASINGSTOKE and North Hants lost ground in the race for a top-three place after their game at Reading was abandoned due to rain. The visitors gained six Home Counties League points from the match but their nearest rivals Banbury collected nine against
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Surprise defeat for Town
Brockenhurst 1 Basingstoke Town 0 BASINGSTOKE Town's pre-season preparations suffered a setback on Saturday at Grigg Lane where they lost to Jewson Wessex League Brockenhurst. Ernie Howe's men can have no complaints about the result, as Brockenhurst played
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Island will rock all week long
THE Yacht Haven will be heavin' every night during Skandia Life Cowes Week as some of the top names in tribute pop arrive on the Island for a series of stonkin' good gigs. For three years now Carphone Warehouse has laid on free entertainment for around
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Hazel's added to top-class results
TOP accolade in this year's Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales professional stage exams went to a student from PricewaterhouseCoopers in Southampton. The firm's trainee accountants came top of the class in the professional stage overall
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John up for second degree
AN IMPROMPTU autograph signing session was part of the proceedings when BBC sports presenter and University of Southampton graduate John Inverdale was awarded an honorary degree by the university. John, who graduated in 1979 in history, received his Doctor
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SOCCER WORLD MOURNS
THE world of football was today mourning the death of one of the south's most talented professional soccer players. Portsmouth Football Club goalkeeper Aaron Flahavan, who grew up and lived in Southampton, died in a car crash yesterday. The 25-year-old
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National Park decision: Community divided
A LONG and heated debate about plans to turn the New Forest into a National Park enters a new phase today. Four parish councils are staging the first in a series of public meetings about the biggest shake-up in the Forest's 1,000-year history. A large
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Countdown begins to community show
MARK the date in your diary because Eastleigh's community show is just around the corner. For the second year running Eastleigh Horticultural Society is joining forces with the town's Lions Club to turn the annual horticultural show into three days of
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Skinheaded thief was seen by victim
A BURGLAR responsible for a series of raids on Fareham homes was spotted by his latest victim. A skinheaded intruder climbed through an unlocked window on Spice Wood, in the Catisfield area. The householder was woken when the thief left through the front
