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Acupuncture cured morning sickness
Morning sickness is just one of those things we women learn to put up with when we're pregnant, isn't it? But when it turns into "all-day" sickness and progresses to "all-night as well" sickness, you must get, well, sick of it. "Oh, it was horrible,"
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England cap for Weeks
EMMA WEEKS wins her first England cap today in the prestigious Sherry Cup match at Sotogrande on Spain's Costa del Sol. The former Hampshire champion faces a big season in which she looks to establish herself in the international amateur ranks after her
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So near but so far for TUV!
As far as silverware goes, Warsash-based side TUV will be in the same boat as a lot of other clubs this season - empty-handed. But it was a case of so near yet so far for the Drew Smith Homes Saturday Junior Division 5 club who were within touching distance
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Mum's shock as creature worms its way indoors
A YOUNG mother almost jumped out of skin as she was about to take a bath when she thought she saw a snake - but it turned out just to be a slow-worm. Laura Mariner, 19, of Queen Mary Avenue, South View, said the sight of the creature slithering on her
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Wine bar customers can drink 'al fresco'
A TOWN centre wine bar in Basingstoke has been given the go-ahead to site tables and chairs on the pavement to the front and rear of the premises. An application for planning permission for tables, enclosed by a decorative wrought-iron barrier with plant
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Dancers put their best feet forward
SEVENTEEN young dancers from Basingstoke are just a step away from the British Arts national dance finals. The pupils from the Jeannine Greville Dance Academies have qualified for the regional semi-finals of the British Arts competition and hope to make
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Fire service will use private eyes to check on staff
HAMPSHIRE fire chiefs have given the green light to plans to bring in private detectives to check up on workers suspected of moonlighting. The plans, as exclusively revealed in The Gazette, will also target firefighters repeatedly taking "sickies" or
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivings: Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Heimatland, general, 0200, 36S; Autoline, ro/ro, 0600, 201 link; Fidelio, vehicle carrier, 0700, 34/35; CEC Morning, general, 0800, 101W; Duobulk, general, 1200, 102; P&O Nedlloyd
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Adding French polish
WORKING in partnership with several of the major businesses in Southampton, the French Desk of the Southampton and Fareham Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organised an international business seminar in Southampton for the Rouen International Business
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'Nazi camp' planning row
A FURIOUS row has erupted over claims that a New Forest town could be blighted by a scheme that resembles a Nazi concentration camp. District council leader Simon Hayes has clashed with a fellow Tory over a factory that closed last year with the loss
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Soccer field rabbits keep council on hop
THEY'VE tried guns, they've tried gassing and they've tried ferrets - but so far a council and a football club have failed to overcome their rabbit problem. New Milton Town Council is not giving up, however. It has now decided to install a £750 fence
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Silence to reign at the village abbey
NEW REGULATIONS are set to be introduced at Titchfield Abbey to control late-night noise and fireworks after complaints from people living nearby. Fareham planners are recommending to councillors tomorrow that popular events such as the annual Shakespeare
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Seating a new interest
LADIES and gentlemen, please take your seats. That certainly won't be a problem for visitors to Gosport Museum after an exhibition featuring chairs dating from 1780 was unveiled. In all, 28 chairs representing a mix of furniture styles throughout the
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Motorists hit by car-badge fad
A CAR-badge stealing craze - glamourised 15 years ago by American rappers the Beastie Boys - has been kick-started by new followers of the fad in Eastleigh. Although youngsters no longer wear the badges on necklaces, as the Beastie Boys did in the late
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Sailing to success
New state-of-the-art vessels will be appearing on Southampton Water and the Solent as a result of a major £1m order placed by the south's leading boat operators. Southampton-based Blue Funnel Cruises, established in the city for decades, has boosted the
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City base for Cunard cruising boss
One of the most powerful and influential executives in the global cruising industry is now based in Southampton. Pam Conover, president and chief operating officer of Cunard, will spend a large percentage of her time at the shipping line's headquarters
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Hassli is quick off the mark
Eric Hassli scored his second goal in a Saints shirt last night - within 60 seconds of the kick off. But Ipswich went on to score four in reply to Hassli's opener and an own goal from centre-back Justin Miller, the Tractor Boys skipper. That sent the
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Reunited after 23 years apart
Former classmates Matt Bascombe and Rae-Sarah Weedon fell for each other at school - but they didn't get married until they were reunited 23 years later. They tell their story to NADINE BATEMAN YOU never forget your first love - it's a feeling of intensity
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Portugal deal from Serenity Golf
OVER 20 teams of golfers have just returned from playing in Hampshire PGA's annual overseas pro-am at the fantastic Quinta do Peru, Aroeira I and Aroeira II courses in Portugal. Now, thanks to a special offer from Serenity Golf, who organised the Hampshire
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Committee throws out house plan
PLANS to replace a burnt-out bungalow in Old Basing with a four-bedroomed house have been shot down in flames by Basingstoke councillors. The borough council's development control committee turned down an application to build a new house at 56 Linden
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Rupert - everybody should know his aim
SUPERMARKET worker Peter Molloy will cut a familiar figure when he takes part in next week's London Marathon dressed as Rupert the Bear. Peter, a section manager at Tesco in Chineham, will tackle the gruelling 26-mile slog to raise money for research
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College marketing deal
Design creativity and a clear understanding of the youth market has won the Southampton Institute account for Southampton-based marketing communications agency, Carswell Gould. Fourteen agencies, including several from London, were presented with the
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Law firm to host seminar
HAMPSHIRE law firm Blake Lapthorn is holding a seminar to study the impact of late-night drinks licences in city centres and changes to the "Use Classes Order" on Thursday at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton. The seminar - which is aimed at pub and club
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FAST flying business over the sunny Easter
HAMPSHIRE-based FAST Helicopters has had one of the busiest Easters since the company was founded 17 years ago. The improvement in the weather in the week leading up to Easter and over the holiday period gave members of the public, who were bought gift
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What a difference 10 years makes!
Clydesdale Estates has agreed a letting on the ground floor and part of the first floor of 51 London Road to Enfield's Estate Agents. This is a property that Clydesdale Estates has only recently acquired. They intend, subject to planning permission, to
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Major Segensworth unit sold
Acting on behalf of Prologis, joint agents Young & Butt and Vail Williams have successfully sold Building 2200 at Midpoint 27 in one of the primary industrial locations along the M27 at Segensworth. The purpose-built unit totals approximately 21,625
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Saints FA cup hero opens new offices
LEGENDARY former manager of Southampton Football Club Lawrie McMenemy conducted the official opening of the new offices of the Thomas Lewis House Group. The group comprises Hillboulder, a groundwork and civil engineering company, KAR Contractors, painting
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The people say a final farewell
THEY came to say goodbye to a queen. Royals, VIPs and ordinary members of the public from across the world converged on Westminster in their thousands to honour and celebrate the Queen Mother's life today. The poignant sound of Westminster Abbey's Tenor
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Going loco for steam
RAILWAY enthusiasts caught a glimpse of one of the world's most famous steam locomotives when it made a brief visit to Southampton. The Flying Scotsman pulled the exotic Orient Express into the city as part of a national tour of the UK. About 20 people
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Another car export deal signed
The port of Southampton has clinched yet another major contract from one of the world's leading car manufacturers. Toyota will export its Avensis and Corolla models to Portugal through the city's docks on Flota Suardiaz's weekly service from Southampton
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Simulator boost for safety
Southampton has become the first port in the UK to use the latest computer technology for ship-handling training. The leading edge unique simulator, PC Rembrandt, has been installed in the docks where it will be used for pilot training, passage plan evaluations
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Strachan to give Bridge breather before Finals
SOUTHAMPTON manager Gordon Strachan has pledged to give his marathon man Wayne Bridge a breather, writes Dave King. The £8 million-rated 21-year-old, who has almost certainly booked his place on the plane to the Far East with impressive performances against
