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Getting vocal
Hilary Jones could teach the world to sing, and with her jet-set lifestyle has made inroads. The Winchester-based vocal coach waxed lyrical and forced a tune out of our ALI KEFFORD... IT'S early on a Saturday morning and there's a hard-fought scuffle
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Speaking from the streets
Uncovered Voices is a new booklet of creative writing by users of The Two Saints Day Centre in Southampton. The centre, set up to offer learning opportunities of many kinds to homeless people in the area, has been encouraging creative writing for four
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TOP TWENTY BOOKS:
with Waterstone's of Southampton 1 Stupid White Men ... and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation! - Michael Moore 2 Dr Atkins' New Diet Revolution: The No-hunger, Luxurious Weight Loss Plan That Really Works! - Robert C. Atkins 3 Can You Keep
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: Lootsgracht, general, 0100, 43; Black Watch, cruise ship, 0700, 106; La Surprise, ro/ro, AM, 25; Manon, vehicle carrier, AM, 34/35; Yeoman Bank, bulk, 1700, 109; P&O Nedlloyd Jakarta, container, 2359, 205; Bujin, vehicle
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Institute profile on the up-and-up
Over 400 students were joined by members of staff, governors and guests for the Southampton Institute Student Sports awards at Ikon on Monday night. The successful evening was sponsored by STA Travel, who are regular supporters of the institute. The standing
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Darts: Missed doubles cost Hants men dear in Yorkshire
Hampshire's Ladies B drew in Yorkshire in the British Inter-Counties Championships last weekend - but their three other sides all lost despite some sterling efforts. Both the men's A and B teams were left disappointed with the senior squad missing doubles
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Tennis: Chance for club players to hit way to Spain
There's still time for Southampton tennis fans to hit their way to Spain. Entries are being taken for the Peugeot Inter-Club Challenge 2003, which gives the chance to win a trip to La Manga Club in Spain to compete in the grand final. The championships
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Review: Collared by Harry and his zany brand of fun
Harry Hill - Southampton Guildhall THE man with the biggest collar in entertainment also possesses one of the biggest talents. Harry Hill is unique in modern comedy, being both highly original and extremely funny. Whereas many comedians stick to the sex
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Final push to reach target for charity's dream home
As Multiple Sclerosis week draws to a close, Daily Echo chief reporter JENNY MAKIN meets the man who is putting his illness to one side to get a local MS charity off the ground... THEY were some of the darkest days of his life. Discovering the shattering
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The Egg
Cold, hard shell, Internally wet, Nucleus of control, Yet so easy to break, Beaten to a scramble And easy to fry, Date stamp to see Marks the day to die. The brain and the egg Are nearly the same, Rolling around In their own little game. Used and discarded
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If I have to - I'll pay mum in instalments
A HIGH-FLYING racehorse owner being sued by his disabled Isle of Wight mother for the return of £123,000 told a court he would only pay her back by instalments - if he was forced to. Bill Green, 46, told Brighton County Court that he is paying £240,000
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Marathon men ready to stride out for charity
EASTLEIGH'S own 70-year-old marathon man will be among a trio of local runners at tomorrow's Flora London Marathon race. It will be borough councillor George Wintle's 11th London run and his 24th marathon in just 12 years after taking up the long distance
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Outstanding Joe is simply the Best
JOE Best lived up to his surname in the Southampton Primary Schools' Cross-Country League. The Mansbridge pupil won every race to emerge as the outstanding performer of the season. For the second year running Charlie White won the Lower Schools' Cross-Country
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Rose in contention as Weir sets pace
Darren Clarke saw a three-shot first-round lead wiped out as Tiger Woods battled to keep his quest for an unprecedented third straight Masters title on track. Clarke carded a superb six-under-par 66 at Augusta National, three ahead of Ryder Cup team-mate
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Plummer takes overall award
TWO blind golfing brothers are holding a fundraising event at Meon Valley Golf Club near Wickham on Tuesday to raise funds to send players to the World Championships in Australia next year. Simon and Jay Cookson from Bishop's Waltham are both members
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Sophie's choices
Can You Keep A Secret? by Sophie Kinsella, is published by Black Swan, priced £6.99 The film rights for Sophie Kinsella's new novel had been optioned by Paramount for a seven figure sum even before publication, with movie star Kate Hudson tipped to play
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Driver dies as car smashes into pole
ONE man was killed and two others are fighting for their lives after a horrific car crash in the New Forest last night. The occupants of a Ford Sierra were thrown from the vehicle as it careered out of control and burst into flames just before 8pm. The
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A Dame returns
DAME Judi Dench is set to make her third appearance at the Winchester Festival. The Oscar-winning actress is one of a host of star names lined up for this year's event, launched yesterday at Winchester Guildhall by Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire Mary Fagan
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GUILTY
TWO junior doctors have their careers in ruins after being convicted of the manslaughter of a patient in their care. A jury at Winchester Crown Court delivered majority guilty verdicts on both men after deliberating for almost nine hours, and hearing
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Our memories will be with us always
THEIR faces said it all. Dressed in black jumpers, skirts and boots, groups of teenage girls linked arms as they headed towards the church. Some carried little bunches of cream roses, their petals glinting in the morning sunlight. All had come to say
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Driver dies as car smashes into pole
ONE man was killed and two others are fighting for their lives after a horrific car crash in the New Forest last night. The occupants of a Ford Sierra were thrown from the vehicle as it careered out of control and burst into flames just before 8pm. The
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Serious case of cup fever!
With Saints now just one match away from the Cup final fans are finding it impossible to contain their excitement THERE'S just 24 hours to go until the red and white heroes take on Watford in what promises to be a spectacular semi-final clash at Villa
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Titanic ribbon nets £31,000
AN embroidered sailor's hat ribbon given as a souvenir to a young boy who survived the sinking of the Titanic has been sold for a record £31,000. The hat band - which is embroidered with the name of the ill-fated liner - was the only thing that eight-year-old
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Aid lorries head off to refugees!
WE'RE on our way! Hampshire's very own lorry full of aid, filled and funded by Daily Echo readers who supported our Give Them Hope campaign, was set to begin its journey to Serbia this morning as part of a convoy. A team of volunteers from Hope and Aid
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Who am I?
Exciting, electrifying, eccentric eater Loveable, loudmouth, likeable lad Vulnerable, vicious, vain victor Irresistible, idolised, invincible icon Shameful, slinky, spunky superstar Prophetic, proud, private pill-popper Rebellious, righteous, royal recluse
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STRACHAN: GO OUT AND WIN IT
Saints boss Gordon Strachan will send his potential FA Cup history-makers into action tomorrow with the simple message: "Go out and win it - and enjoy it later." Saints will end their 27-year wait for a place in the final of the most glamorous knockout
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Sunken treasure
People's fascination with Titanic, lost on her maiden voyage from Southampton in 1912, has never waned over the decades. Keith Hamilton looks at the latest photographs of the great liner beneath the waves... They are the most secret of the secrets of
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Titanic ribbon nets £31,000
AN embroidered sailor's hat ribbon given as a souvenir to a young boy who survived the sinking of the Titanic has been sold for a record £31,000. The hat band - which is embroidered with the name of the ill-fated liner - was the only thing that eight-year-old
