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St Mary's field of dreams
IT WAS a close call at the Friends Provident St Mary's Stadium in the Daily Echo Hampshire County Council Primary Schools Six-a-side Soccer Challenge. Two of the final four games in the girls' competition had to be settled on the number of corners won
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Vospers caned after red card
Ten-man Vospers conceded their first goals of their run in the Southampton Senior Cup after Dean Byrne was sent off after just SEVEN minutes of the St Mary's final. Playing against Winchester City with 11 men is hard enough but cup holders Vospers suffered
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John's words over Senior Cup final have a sting in the tail!
John Battle must bee regretting the day he ever doubted Bashley's ability to reach Thursday's Hampshire Senior Cup final at St Mary's. His punishment for forecasting that the New Forest club would not get past Havant & Waterlooville in the two-legged
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Pompey planning to pave way for 36,000 crowds
Portsmouth have finalised the contracts for a £26m redevelopment of Fratton Park. The south coast club, promoted to the Barclaycard Premiership after securing the 2002-03 Division 1 championship, have confirmed details of the project with construction
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Driver fights for life
A MOTORIST is being treated for life-threatening head injuries after his car crashed at an accident black spot outside Basingstoke. The 20-year-old, who has not been named by police, was travelling towards Basingstoke from Overton on the B3400 at Scrapps
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: Hual Trooper, 0030, 40; Galaxy Leader, ro/ro, 0145, 202; Eufonia, ro/ro, 0400, 105; CMA CGM Pastuer, container, 1000, 204; Hoo Swift, general, 1000, 36; Mogami Reefer, refrigerat, 1200, 104; OOCL Los Angeles, container, 1430
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Kaye flies Green Flag for Honda
There was a three-way Hampshire battle for Independents Cup honours in the Green Flag British Touring Car Championship meeting at Brands Hatch. Gavin Pyper took his second win in the Independents category for the Thruxton-based GA Motorsport team. But
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Fran sets privateers' pace
Fran Williamson posted a strong early challenge for the Privateers Cup when the British Superbikes roared in to Oulton Park on Monday. When the competition for privateers was launched at the Cheshire circuit, Williamson, pictured left, swept into an early
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Injury-plagued Mackenzie hurt again
Billy Mackenzie's motocross season has become a recurring nightmare. The Scot who lives at Tichfield and rides for the Swanmore-based Dixon Yamaha team, sustained serious ankle injuries in a heavy fall at the Grand Prix of Europe in Germany.. Just last
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Move to cut patient waiting times
A move to cut patient waiting times and improve emergency services was launched this week. Eastleigh Healthcare Trust acting head of access and capacity, Becky Robinson, said the new programme could mean the end of long waiting times in casualty. "We
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Rents shake-up rocks elderly
Elderly tenants in Winchester are facing "real hardship" under a major shake-up of rent levels, according to both the city's MP and its housing chief. The Government is forcing councils to charge rents based on local incomes and house prices. The plan
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Celebrating pedal power
Cycle rides for all abilities are being staged this weekend to mark the 125th anniversary of the formation of national cyclists' organisation, CTC. Groups all over the country are hosting rides ranging from five to 125 miles, aimed particularly at those
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Martin's flying high
Flight Lieutenant Martin Day is flying high. He's one of just 10 new pilots chosen this year to fly with the Royal Tucano Aerobatic Display team. Winchester-born Martin, a qualified flying instructor and instrument-rating examiner, attended St Bede Primary
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Hanged man victim of depression
A Swanmore man took his own life after a long period of depression, Winchester Coroner's Court heard. Barry Broadbent (55) was found hanged beneath a bridge in West Street, Soberton, near the River Meon, by a dog walker on December 3rd. The inquest was
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Airwaves first
On the first day of term, Kings' School, Winchester, took to the airwaves. The digital radio station, KARD, which stands for Kings onAirRaDio, was launched by Year 10 media studies students. The school is the first in the UK to acquire a digital radio
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City heritage under review
City councillors have approved a report that will look into how heritage services are managed. The city council currently spends over £1m, which includes grants, on archaeology, museums, the historic resources centre, monuments and the conservation section
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NETBALL - County teams in vintage season
The county netball teams have just experienced one of their best-ever seasons. It is all down to the dedication and enthusiasm of the players, coaches and officials involved. Well done to them all. The Under-14 A team were fourth in the South Region League
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Judge pays tribute to drug busters
Seven members of a Hampshire-based this week started a total of 23-years in jail for their part in a major international drug supply ring. Officers from the National Crime Squad followed the gang for more than two years before finally bringing a halt
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New face at Paultons
A black American vulture chick is one of a number of youngsters making their debut at Paultons Park, near Romsey, this summer. Christened "Custard" - all this year's arrivals are being given the names of food - the chick had to be helped into the world
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Sounds like a good idea, Gromit?
Pupils in Hampshire primary and secondary schools have been challenged to come up with ideas for inventions to help raise funds for Naomi House, the children's hospice at Sutton Scotney, near Winchester. The challenge, from the Wallace and Gromit's Children's
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My wife asked me to help her die
Having watched my wife die on April 8th, after an 18-month battle with lung cancer, I would like to make the strongest plea for the legalisation of euthanasia in this country. I am aware that, at the moment, it is illegal to assist in someone's death.
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Railway rocks to rising stars
The Dogfest music festival for young, unsigned bands rocked The Railway Inn in Winchester on Saturday night. Seven bands from Winchester and district exploded on to the music scene and entertained a full house at the St Paul's Hill venue with new sounds
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Jubilee project adds buzz
AGMs are not normally exciting affairs, but there was certainly a buzz in the air at that of the Friends of Hyde Abbey Garden as they heard of the progress of Winchester's Golden Jubilee project. The meeting had as its guests the deputy mayor of Winchester
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Readers' gifts for Iraqi Schools
An appeal, backed by the Hampshire Chronicle, for stationery to send to the children of Umm Qasr in Iraq, has been a great success. The appeal was started by Karen Arnold, of Harestock, whose husband, Edward, is a sergeant serving there with the 23rd
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Battle for bridleways
Five hundred residents from a rural area near Winchester are fighting a plan by Hampshire County Council to turn a linked series of bridleways into a road. Horse-riders, cyclists, and walkers are opposed to the area near King's Somborne being opened to
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Rotary funds a special day
A street collection for the Itchen Valley Rotary Club at ASDA supermarket in Chandler's Ford raised £1,165. A club spokesman said they wished to thank customers for their generosity and also management at the supermarket for allowing them to hold the
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Volunteer drivers wanted
Are you one of the many people who frequently drive into and around Winchester in a car with empty seats? There are many aged, housebound, or disabled residents who would love to do their own shopping, collect pensions or library books, or simply take
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Green vision will Bee great for pupils
NEW FOREST classrooms are buzzing at the moment thanks to a competition which offers the chance for schools to develop a grand natural feature for their grounds. The Green Bee competition challenges youngsters to dream up environmental improvements for
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City's nuclear sub plans edge forward
CONTROVERSIAL proposals to use Southampton docks to berth a nuclear submarine moved ever closer last night. City bosses are supposed to agree to the controversial safety scheme - dubbed SotonSafe - by July this year. If they fail to do so, they could
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TV plea to suspect in Hannah murder case
AN APPEAL has been made on Indian television for the prime suspect in the Hannah Foster murder hunt to give himself up. The father and brother of Maninder Pal Singh Kohli, below, - who is wanted for questioning by Hampshire detectives investigating the
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Pubs could pay for drunken vandalism
PUBS and clubs in Southampton may have to pay for damage caused by drunken youngsters which costs the city hundreds of thousands of pounds every year. The latest idea to crack down on drink-related vandalism and violence in the city centre emerged at
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Old bus makes a French impression
Southampton'S historic links with France are celebrated with a free heritage bus service which linked the city's museums and Art Gallery. There was free exhibition at the Maritime Museum, charting the cross-Channel link from prehistory to the present
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We're building a more literate society
EASTLEIGH Advocacy Project has received a helping hand, thanks to a £10,265 donation from the Abbey National Charitable Trust. The project provides a range of support services for people with learning disabilities. The inability to read, write and understand
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Fans get hands on that Cup
THE treasured FA Cup has come home to Southampton - two weeks before Saints take on Arsenal at Cardiff. Regulars at the Station Hotel in Bitterne were lucky enough to get their hands on the £25,000 cup as part of a promotion by FA Cup sponsors Carlsberg
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Gemma and Jennie's woodland miracle
LOTTERY loot plus the drive and enthusiasm of two young Eastleigh Millennium Volunteers has transformed a woodland at a junior school into a superb outdoor classroom. Gemma West and Jennie Hurst put almost eight months of planning, hard work and dedication
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Why are we still waiting?
PEOPLE in Lee-on-the-Solent may have to wait months for a decision on the government's plan to put a centre for asylum seekers on their doorsteps. Residents and politicians fighting the plans were furious at the latest news and demanded an early decision
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Therese scoops culinary award
CULINARY delights served every day to satisfied punters is something that Therese Gisbourne takes in her stride. Since taking over The Fisherman's Rest pub in Fareham six months ago with husband Mick, her regular menu and specials, including lemon sole
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Kelly helps to hammer home win as Team Solent get off to great start
SEVENTEEN-year-old Kieron Kelly was one of the stars of the show as Team Solent's B team got their Southern Men's League Division 1 campaign off to a winning start at Sutcliffe Park in Eltham. The south coast club edged the verdict by just half a point
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Football contest that Asda be a classic
CUP FINAL fever has swept the aisles of a Chandler's Ford superstore But it had nothing to do with the build-up to Saints' FA Cup final clash with Arsenal. Asda shoppers got into the soccer mood as the store staged the local finals of the Pepsi Table
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Strachan set to ring changes
Gordon Strachan is set to send out a makeshift Saints side to face Arsenal at Highbury tonight as he protects some of his big stars only ten days before the FA Cup final. The Saints boss admitted that he'll be looking after his key first team players
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Top-ten finish the only focus tonight
Swedish star Anders Svensson insists he has no problem focussing on tonight's league game against Arsenal - because his season could end in disappointment if Saints fail to make the top half of the table. The 26-year-old international midfielder still
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Motocross must find another site
Villagers at South Wonston, near Winchester, have won a planning battle to stop land being used by motorcycling enthusiasts. Winchester City Council has voted to ban the use of motocross tracks at Three Maids Hill. Eastleigh-based firm, Tonymoto Ltd,
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New home for youth club
A project which could see a flagship youth centre built on a housing estate has been backed by Winchester civic chiefs. Planners unanimously approved a scheme to convert an empty office building at Winnall into a new club for King Alfred Youth Activities
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Housing scheme goes ahead
Despite a warning that the land was regularly waterlogged, planners have given Barratt Homes the go-ahead for 24 new houses at Swanmore. However, Winchester City Council have imposed strict conditions to ensure adequate drainage. They have also told the
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CYCLING - Steve Walks off with the Island individual honours
BANK Holiday race records on local roads remained unbroken during three days of racing. They ended with SP Systems Wightlink RT riders winning all three time trials on the Isle of Wight without taking the overall classification, while Steve Walkling (
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A former inspector calls
The life of one of the most famous citizens of Winchester's twin-town, Giessen in Germany, will be the subject of a talk next week. Bob Jones, a former schools inspector, will speak about the life and achievements of Justus von Liebig, a professor in
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Peter's fund helps dying youngsters
Terminally-ill youngsters at a children's hospice near Winchester are continuing to benefit from a fund set up in memory of Hampshire climber, Peter Legate, who died attempting a sponsored climb of Mount Everest a year ago. The 38-year-old fell to his
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Gearing up for disasters at home
Amid global insecurity and threats of terrorism, Hampshire Red Cross is gearing up for disasters in the UK. While the aid agency is famous for providing food, water, medical and other relief to victims of famine and war, most recently in Iraq, it is,
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All systems go for Romsey Show
Plans are gathering pace for this year's Romsey Show, which takes place at Broadlands Park on Saturday, September 13th. Now confirmed as the main attraction are The Devil's Horsemen, a Wild West show modelled on that staged by Buffalo Bill in 1896. Comprising
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FAWLEY WALKOUT
CONTRACT workers at Fawley Refinery today staged a 24-hour walkout for the second week running amid claims that they are being treated as second class citizens. The "double standards" row first blew up last Wednesday when an estimated 500 men working
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Wealth of experience to offer
SPECIALIST accounting firm Buchanans has recruited two new directors to spearhead its expansion in the wealth management area. Richard Whitehead and Adrian Gough previously managed the Bournemouth and Winchester offices of Coutts and Co, the prestigious
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Josh, 10, marches in with the Saints!
SAINTS-MAD Josh Harris, 10, is gearing up for the biggest day in his footballing career. An estimated 300 million people around the world will watch him as he jogs out onto the Millennium Stadium turf on Cup Final day with the Southampton squad. Josh
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New service for vulnerable has real substance
EASTLEIGH'S LINCS Centre is set to add another vital arm to its extensive range of services for young people. Launched just one year ago, the information, advice and support centre in Leigh Road is now going to provide specialist provision for any young
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This is a dress rehearsal? I don't think so
Tonight's game may be being billed as an FA Cup Final rehearsal but nothing could be further from the truth. The same two clubs will be running out at the Millennium Stadium next week but there the resemblance ends. The personnel are sure to be different
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Bravery rewarded
TWO policemen whose quick-thinking and bravery rescued a man from killing himself have been praised for their actions. Tadley Pc Lyndon Barrett and Whitchurch Pc Neal Whatmore were commended for their "brave and professional action" by Basingstoke's divisional
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Police speed up Hannah inquiry
Police in India are still trying to find the man Hampshire detectives want to question about the rape and murder of Eastleigh student, Hannah Foster. On Monday, three Hants officers flew to the Punjab to assist in locating a 35-year-old Southampton married
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Dan bones probe
Testing of bones found on the beach at Warsash - a mile from where Hamble teenager, Daniel Nolan, disappeared on New Year's Day, 2002, has failed to reveal whether they are his. "Initial tests on the bones found at Warsash, conducted by the Forensic Science
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My cousin the US puppet
They may be related but an Iraqi man living in Winchester is no supporter of Ahmed Chalabi, touted as a possible successor to Saddam Hussein. "He is looked upon as a puppet by the Iraqi people," said Zuhair Chalabi, of Cranworth Road, who was born in
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Home vote awaited
City planners are to visit a plot at St Cross in Winchester to decide if two new homes can be built there. Two houses already stand on the site which lies between St Cross Road and Edgar Road, and beside Ranelagh Road. The owners of the properties - a
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War hero remembered
A memorial to the 200 Britons who were executed by the Nazis at Natzweiler-Struthof, near Strasbourg - the only World War II concentration camp in France - is to be unveiled next month. Among those killed there was 29-year-old WAAF, Diana Rowden, of Alton
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Down memory lane on the buses
Friends of King Alfred Buses, together with Stagecoach, commemorated a milestone in Winchester's transport history at the weekend. It was precisely 30th years since the closure of King Alfred Motor Services, which was one of the few privately-owned companies
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Conservation scheme gets helping hand
Swanmore Conservation Group has been granted three Whitbread Action-Earth awards. The voluntary community group looks after Marsh's Meadows, Green's Wood and the "Drover's Pond" in Broad Lane on behalf of Swanmore Parish Council, who own the land. The
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On parade for patron saint
Who said St George's Day doesn't mean anything any more? To young people dedicated to serving others, it means plenty. And to those who took part in the annual parade last Sunday, it was a particularly proud moment. Chronicle photographer, Frank Riddle
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Teaching plan for RHCH
Plans to turn Winchester's Royal Hampshire County Hospital into a state of the art teaching centre have been unveiled. The idea for the project was the brainchild of the Southampton University Hospitals Trust after it announced plans to expand its own
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New horizons for reserve
Hampshire's very own Chris Packham will launch English Nature's brand-new interpretive unit at Old Winchester Hill, near Warnford, on Sunday, May 11th. With its attractive oak frame and tiled roof, the hexagonal building has been designed to help everyone
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Mortgage lender builds for future
SINCE its formation in 1999, Southampton-based TML has made rapid progress and now claims to be one of the leading consumer specialist lenders in the country. The mortgage lender says it has captured a staggering proportion of the market, building a reputation
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One for the road, sir!
THIS was the scene of devastation when a car ended up parked inside a pub after ploughing into the bar. Customers and staff ran for cover as the Vauxhall Cavalier was driven straight into the pub before performing a three-point turn inside - ending up
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Top honour for the life-saving dentist
A SOUTHAMPTON dentist has received a top honour after saving a motorcyclist's life. Philip Ratcliffe from Abbot's Way in Highfield has been awarded a Royal Humane Society Resuscitation Certificate for reviving Ian Rummey after an accident on Bassett Avenue
