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The all-singing offspring of Kerry Packer's circus ...
IT was the beginning of a brave new world for English county cricket, and Hampshire fans embraced the all-singing, all-dancing Twenty20 Cup. Friday the 13th might be an unlucky day for the superstitious, but for the powers-that-be it was the perfect outcome
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Tate bags Chudy with a little help from his friend
NEWPORT IoW boss Steve Tate has secured his third summer signing - with a little help from newly appointed player/assistant manager Taffy Richardson. The Dr Martens Eastern Division club have swooped for tenacious, little left-winger Lee Chudy, who played
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Darts: Players put in maximum effort
There was another big increase in the maximums recorded during the latest round of matches in the Bishop's Waltham Men's Summer League. They seemed to come in pairs and brothers Steve and Mark Sherwood were on the mark. Other 180s came from England international
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M&S workers share in bonus windfall
NEARLY 750 Hampshire workers at one of the most famous stores in the UK are in line for a cash windfall. As reported in later editions of the Daily Echo yesterday, retail giant Marks & Spencer confirmed bonuses for its 65,000 staff across the country
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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
TRAVELLERS occupying a controversial site next to a Southampton playing field are about to be booted off. Thirty caravans have been on the Monks Brook playing field next door to the clubhouse of the British Transport Club for six weeks. They have been
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So it's the final bow
Today a part of Southampton will die as a tradition at the heart of the city fades away and is consigned to the history books. For decades the waterfront has rung with the sounds of shipbuilding and generations of workers, often from the same local families
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Rewarded for their devotion
UNSUNG heroes from Hampshire who have devoted their lives to others have today been rewarded in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. From tireless volunteer workers to public servants, they can all look forward to a trip to Buckingham Palace to receive
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Island getting ready for influx of rock idols
MUSIC legends including Paul Weller, Iggy Pop and Bryan Adams descend on the Isle of Wight today for the latest Rock Island festival. Revived last year after a 32-year absence, organisers have assembled a formidable line-up of talent for this year's event
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It's not cricket - but the Rose Bowl fans loved Mis-teeq
Mis-Teeq provided the main musical attraction in a concert at the Rose Bowl after last night's Twenty20 Cricket Cup tie between Hampshire and Sussex. SEE TODAY'S DAILY ECHO FOR A FULL MATCH REPORT AND REACTION TO THE LAUNCH OF THE TWENTY20 CUP.
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NEWTS HALT HOME PLAN
WORK on a major scheme to build 150 homes on the outskirts of Newport - including much needed social housing - is being held up by a rare colony of great-crested newts. Construction of the homes cannot begin until English Nature is sure the newt colony
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CCTV planned for vandal-hit quay
CRIME-BUSTING closed circuit TV cameras may be on the way for vandalism-hit Newport Quay. The Isle of Wight Crime and Disorder Partnership announced this week it is to begin looking at installing cameras on the historic quayside as Newport harbour master
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Fields of dreams for Rose in US Open
HAMPSHIRE'S Justin Rose was on target to be the leading Englishman after two rounds of the US Open last night. With five holes left as the Daily Echo went to press, Rose was on level par along with Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els. Darren Clarke was on
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Thirteenth - and it proves unlucky for Andy!
Friday the 13th struck an unlucky note for Salisbury golfer Andy Beal as he battled to beat the cut in the St Omer Open yesterday. A double bogey six at the 13th hole left Beal with a disappointing second round of 73 and an anxious wait to see whether
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Hamblin the first night Hants hero
It was fitting that it was James Hamblin who won Hampshire's first Twenty20 man of the match award last night. Hamblin, the man on the periphery of Hampshire's side, was rewarded for getting the home side off to the perfect start in the competition designed
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Charlton move in for one-time Pompey target
Charlton have agreed a fee with Ipswich for Matt Holland only hours after the Republic of Ireland midfielder's proposed move to Portsmouth fell through. Holland's proposed £750,000 switch to Pompey hit the rocks when the Premiership newcomers admitted
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ECB praise for Hampshire
The England and Wales Cricket Board thanked Hampshire Cricket for helping to get the Twenty20 Cup off to the perfect start at the Rose Bowl last night. A record crowd of more than 9,000 watched Hampshire beat Sussex by five runs on the biggest night in
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Blankley backs Bash ambition
BARRY Blankley insists that Bashley's decision to sell striker Paul Sales does not signal a lack of ambition from the New Forest club. What has never come to light since news broke of Sales's forthcoming five-figure transfer to Eastleigh, is that it was
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Bear ready to dance
THE NEW Sinergia 40 boat 'Dancing Bear' was launched in Cowes Yacht Haven this week ahead of the Admiral's Cup campaign next month. The Marcelino Botin and Shaun Carkeek design is one of the top IMS production boats in Europe with the design winning both
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: P&O Nedlloyd Shackleton, container, 0330, 207; Aurora, cruise ship, 0630, 106; Autofreighter, ro/ro, 0800, 203; Gran Bretagna, vehicle, AM, 202; BBC Frisia, general, 1600, 102; Tagus, vehicle, 1930, 34/35; Arno, ro/ro,
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Blankley backs Bash ambition
BARRY Blankley insists that Bashley's decision to sell striker Paul Sales does not signal a lack of ambition from the New Forest club. What has never come to light since news broke of Sales's forthcoming five-figure transfer to Eastleigh, is that it was
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Parents' vigil for assault victim son
A TEENAGER who was brutally assaulted in an attack continues to fight for his life in hospital. The 17-year-old was rushed to Southampton General Hospital's intensive care ward after receiving life-threatening head injuries outside West End youth club
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No going in there if you dare to bare
NAKED rights campaigner Steve Gough took a stroll in the Southampton sun yesterday but nude Steve got a cool Friday 13th reception as he was promptly arrested outside the Southampton Magistrates' Court building. The 44-year-old Eastleigh father of two
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All daft as a brush!
On the eve of Father's Day, we salute Hampshire's silliest dads... BALANCING precariously on a tiny bicycle and wearing trousers straight from the circus, it is not hard to see why Shaun Wright has been voted Hampshire's very own daft dad. The 39-year-old
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11,000 tickets sold for music festival
Isle of Wight Festival organisers estimate over 12,000 people will attend this weekend's two-day gathering - making it easily the biggest event of its kind held on the Island for 30 years. This week, a huge arena has been constructed at Seaclose Park
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Top cop blames cheap booze for violence
THE ISLAND'S most senior policeman has hit out at pubs and clubs whose are stirring up a cocktail of public order and violence problems with cut-price booze promotions. Supt David Kilbride's comments come as some clubs are holding promotions with lager
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Neighbours from hell trailblazer
NO OTHER landlord in the country is as tough on so-called neighbours from hell as Medina Housing Association. The organisation has already undertaken some of the highest-profile actions against troublesome tenants - and is poised to break new ground in
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David and Goliath dispute over clams
A CLAM is at the centre of a David and Goliath wrangle between a fisherman and the National Trust in a long-running dispute that has even divided two of the most powerful government organisations. Beautiful Newtown Creek is the unlikely battleground in
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School's top marks
St Catherine's School in Ventnor is celebrating a glowing Ofsted report. St Catherine's, a residential school primarily for students with speech and language disorders, was said by inspectors to be very effective with excellent leadership, and a very
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SAINTS KEEN ON KIM - SVENSSON
SAINTS midfielder Anders Svensson claims his club are chasing Swedish international colleague Kim Kallstrom. Svensson told a Swedish newspaper that Djurgarden midfielder Kallstrom would be a good addition to manager Gordon Strachan's squad. Kallstrom
