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Watson wins in birdie blitz
FORMER European Tour campaigner Scott Watson, pictured, made light of wet and blustery conditions to win the Hockley Pro-Am with a four-under-par 67. The Dummer professional opened up with birdies at the first and third, then added another at the eighth
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Hampshire keep their hopes alive
Hampshire can still make the EGU South East League play-off after beating Sussex 7.5-4.5 at Brokenhurst Manor. The defending champions had an uphill battle in their league group after losing their first match against Kent, but they have bounced back in
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Symonds aids the ECB cause
The cricketer known as Roy of the Rovers put the boot into Hampshire's Twenty20 Cup hopes at Beckenham last night. World Cup winner Andrew Symonds is nicknamed 'Roy' after Roy Race, the comic book hero of Melchester Rovers FC. And he lived up to his star
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West Indian Gavin banned
Gavin Tonge, Ropley's 6 ft 4 in West Indian fast bowler, has been banned from playing any more Hampshire League cricket this season. Tonge, 20, from Antigua, had played only two County Division 2 matches this summer before the Hampshire League discovered
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LANGLEY MANOR SIX-A-SIDE FOOTBALL COMPETITION
LANGLEY MANOR staged a highly successful six-a-side youth football tournament at the weekend which raised almost £3,000 for club funds. In all, 105 teams from 31 clubs entered the two-day tournament held at Testwood School. The winners were: Under 7 -
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LADIES IN WAITING!
WINCHESTER, which for 100 years had only one prison, is set to get its second new one in under ten. A remand centre for women inmates awaiting trial is to be built next to the West Hill women's jail on Romsey Road in a £1m scheme. Building work is expected
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Trio smashes UK record
THREE sailors returned home to Hampshire in triumph after setting a new record for circumnavigating the UK. Former world powerboat champion Tony Jenvey and two friends took just 33 hours, 11 minutes and four seconds to complete the 1,600-mile journey.
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Luxury marine firm on market
A TEAM of skilled Southampton craftsmen is facing an uncertain time as the company is put up for sale by its Australian owners. Nicholson Interiors, which was acquired by the Austal Group seven months ago after financial difficulties, has now been put
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And the winners are...
Three businesses in the county are on cloud nine after success at this year's Hampshire Business Awards. Judging panel chairman Tony Cottam had an upbeat message for guests who attended the ceremony at Meridian TV studios in Southampton on Thursday night
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Property consultants delighted over merger
PROPERTY consultants Vail Williams, based in the south, have completed negotiations to merge with Surrey-based planning and commercial property consultants Robert Shaw and Partners. The new partnership will be able to supply a much broader service to
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Training centre gets go-ahead
PLANS for a new £333,000 centre in the heart of Southampton which will specialise in providing child, health and social care skills for residents have been given the green light by city chiefs. Work on the new centre in Millbrook - called Trust Taplins
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DAYLIGHT MURDER
A MURDER inquiry was under way today after a man was stabbed to death on a busy Southampton street in broad daylight. The victim was found lying outside a property in St Mary's, having suffered serious stab injuries. Ambulance crews and police were called
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GIVE US JUSTICE
THE HEARTBROKEN family of a young man who drowned after falling into a paint vat at Southampton's Ford factory are to take civil action in their battle for justice. Technical troubleshooter Christopher Shute, 30, of Winchester Road, Shirley, Southampton
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Plane forced into emergency landing
PASSENGERS on a flight from Southampton to Italy were forced to endure an emergency landing yesterday when the aircraft's hydraulic systems failed. Frightened passengers adopted crash "brace" positions as the turbo-propped aircraft was forced to land
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Staff vacancies led to benefits backlog
UP TO 16 staff vacancies at Southampton's housing benefit office contributed to a 16-week backlog in benefit claims, it has emerged. Now the city council has agreed almost £200,000 funding to help fill those vacancies and reduce the number of outstanding
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Little boy who cheated death
At 3pm on March 26 this year, one-year-old Benjamin Goodchild died as a result of a tragic accident - but 50 minutes later he was brought back to life. KATE THOMPSON talked to parents Toni and Andrew about their remarkable son. TONI and Andrew Goodchild
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Trio smashes UK record
THREE sailors returned home to Hampshire in triumph after setting a new record for circumnavigating the UK. Former world powerboat champion Tony Jenvey and two friends took just 33 hours, 11 minutes and four seconds to complete the 1,600-mile journey.
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A CAREER DESTROYED
THE CAREER of a Hampshire teacher was today in ruins after an inappropriate relationship with a pupil, a court heard. Nigel Williams, 29, admitted striking up a close friendship with a teenager at the school in south-east Hamsphire where he worked. At
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Twomey helps Southampton to well-deserved silver medal
SOUTHAMPTON Running Club secured the men's team silver medals at the D-Day 10k Road Race at Portsmouth's Mountbatten Centre. Mike Twomey led the way in fifth place, clocking 32 minutes and 24 seconds, and Steve Axon - tackling his third race in five days
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Travellers vow to stay on site
TRAVELLERS camped on a huge Hampshire Coun-ty Council-owned playing field in Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, are vowing to stay put until they are thrown off the site. The council was due to go to Southampton County Court in a bid to secure the legal go-ahead
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Transport aim is to let buses take strain
EASTLEIGH residents will be urged to hop on the bus as part of a multi-million-pound strategy to prevent the town centre from becoming gridlocked. Hundreds of homes are being built on the Pirelli and nearby Causton's site and it has left council planners
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Seeing Red at Funnel naming ceremony
Red Jet 4, the new high-speed catamaran for Red Funnel's passenger service between Southampton and the Isle of Wight, is to be officially named tomorrow. The £2.6m vessel built by North West Bay Ships in Tasmania has been undertaking trials and crew training
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Flag day shipping festival at cathedral
The Southampton Master Mariners' Club annual Shipping Festival Service will be held in Winchester Cathedral on Thursday at 6.45pm. This year's preacher is the Reverend Tom Heffer, ministry secretary of the Mission to Seafarers, which has a branch in Southampton
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After taming Tiger, Rose is ready to take on a 'beast'
Finishing as joint top European in the US Open has finally convinced Justin Rose that he has the game to win golf's major titles. A share of fifth place in his first US Open at the weekend was easily his best result in seven majors as a professional and
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Positive thinking!
THREE YEARS ago Richard Bland kick-started his professional career with a high finish in the Scottish PGA Championship at Gleaneagles. The 10,700 euros he pocketed for a share of 11th place was the biggest cheque the six-times Hampshire Open champion
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It's just a plus for Matt
Matt Blackey intends taking only the positives out of the most turbulent tournament of his golfing career. The way Blackey plunged from two-shot leader 12 holes into the third round of the British Masters to 36th in the final placings might have had a
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HE'S SYM-PLY IRRESISTiBLE
Paul Terry admitted that Andrew Symonds left his players "shell shocked" after Hampshire suffered their first Twenty20 Cup defeat yesterday. Australian World Cup all-rounder Symonds, 27, smashed an unbeaten 96 off just 37 balls as Hampshire were beaten
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Bash hot-shot joins Linnets
BASHLEY reserve team hot shot Kevin James has joined Wessex neighbours Lymington & New Milton. The 22-year-old former Dell boy has signed a one-year-contract with a year's option at Fawcett's Field as new boss Ian Robinson forges ahead with a massive
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: Berlin Express, container, 0215, 207; Takasago, vehicle, 0530, 34/35; Autofreighter, ro/ro, 0745, 201 link; Euro Melody, container, 0900, 204; THV Mermaid, buoy ship, 1400, 38. Today's Principal Sailings: Lykes Innovator, container
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TELEVISION PRESENTERS RACE ROUND THE ISLAND
Top international sailors will be joining complete newcomers in the Round the Island Race which takes place on 21st June. Among the novices will be two children's television presenters - Fran Beauman and Ania Dykczak, from 'Bring It On'. Their challenge
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ROUND THE ISLAND RACE TOPS 1,500 ENTRIES
The Island Sailing Club's annual race round the Isle of Wight is proving as popular as ever, this year with over 1,500 boats lining up for the start on Saturday 21st June. Britain's new sailing heroine Emma Richards will be the skipper aboard "Timberland
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The Bite Size challenge
Bite Size, the nationwide Learning and Skills Council initiative to give people of all ages a free taste for learning, was launched this week. Sally Churchward goes back to school with some introductory yoga classes... WHEN you were at school the idea
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Bash hot-shot joins Linnets
BASHLEY reserve team hot shot Kevin James has joined Wessex neighbours Lymington & New Milton. The 22-year-old former Dell boy has signed a one-year-contract with a year's option at Fawcett's Field as new boss Ian Robinson forges ahead with a massive
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Suggestions wanted on recycling plans
WINCHESTER residents are being asked where in the city they think a new recycling centre should go. The centre is planned as a replacement for the Garnier Road site, which critics say is too small, overcrowded and beset by traffic congestion. Hampshire
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Ditching our King Alfred will hit tourism
WITH plans afoot to remove Winchester's hero King Alfred from the city's tourism logo, the outcry from local residents is continuing to rumble on. John Holder, owner of the Wolvesey View Bed & Breakfast in Colebrook Place, is up in arms over plans
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NUCLEAR RAGS ROW
A ROW has erupted over possible plans by the nuclear power giant British Nuclear Fuels Limited to send its dirty and radioactive rags and solvents to the edge of the New Forest. Preliminary talks have taken place between BNFL and the Environment Agency
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Survey warns leap in insurance costs may mean closures
BUSINESSES in the south will be forced to close and jobs will be lost if the government doesn't tackle the soaring cost of employers' liability compulsory insurance, it was claimed today. Portsmouth and South East Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Brasserie with taste
SOUTHAMPTON'S latest landmark restaurant and bar will be opening this Friday. Dockgate 4, situated in South Western House, in the Oxford Street area of the city, is modelling itself on traditional Paris brasseries, with live music and front-of-house staff
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Local company gain top award
A HIGH-profile company in the south has been made UK Logistics Company of the Year. The Institute of Transport Management has handed the accolade to Meachers Group Holdings Ltd, which has a base in Southampton. The Group, consisting of Meachers Transport
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Seminar of essentials
BANK giant Barclays has joined forces with the Daily Echo and leading business guru and marketing specialist Robert Craven to run a free seminar to help "kick-start" businesses. The seminar, which takes place at the St Mary's Stadium in Southampton next
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Nuclear sub plan put on hold again
CONTROVERSIAL plans to berth a nuclear submarine in Southampton docks have been put on hold again - this time until September. Members of the pressure group Southampton Coalition Against Nuclear Ships (SCANS) are being given until the end of the summer
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Rats are seen on prowl at hospital
HEALTH chiefs are urging staff, patients and visitors not to panic after rats were seen running around the grounds of Southampton General Hospital. The Daily Echo has received calls from concerned visitors at the hospital who had spotted the vermin in
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Trio smashes UK record
THREE sailors returned home to Hampshire in triumph after setting a new record for circumnavigating the UK. Former world powerboat champion Tony Jenvey and two friends took just 33 hours, 11 minutes and four seconds to complete the 1,600-mile journey.
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High speed anniversary
STEAM fans will be able to share in an historic mainline event. For the first time two steam trains will be passing at high speed on the mainline for almost 40 years. One of the locomotives has strong connections with Hampshire. To mark the 36th anniversary
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Asylum seeker protest boost
A PLANNING safeguard could pose an extra headache for government officials hoping to house 400 asylum seekers at HMS Daedalus in Lee-on-the-Solent. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is considering whether to put listed building status on some
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Purkiss surprised by her 100m sprint call
MELANIE Purkiss couldn't help but smile after being named in place of Joice Maduaka in Britain's 4x100 metres relay squad for this weekend's European Cup in Florence. It's the first time Purkiss has ever been selected for the sprint relay as a senior
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Davies is coming through tough tests
TEAM Solent's Tommy Davies came home with a personal best in the locker from the British Milers' Club Nike Grand Prix meeting at Eton on Saturday night. But the 17-year-old 3,000 metres specialist from Romsey was not entirely satisfied with his improved
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GIVE US JUSTICE
THE HEARTBROKEN family of a young man who drowned after falling into a paint vat at Southampton's Ford factory are to take civil action in their battle for justice. Technical troubleshooter Christopher Shute, 30, of Winchester Road, Shirley, Southampton
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Carnival comes to town for AGM
Southampton has been picked by the powerful Miami-based Carnival Corporation shipping empire as the venue for its annual general meeting of shareholders. This reflects the port of Southampton's importance in the international cruising industry and the
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Maersk make their mark
Danish shippers Maersk will be marking 20 vessels, totalling 534,311 gross tons, being flagged to the Red Ensign by making a special presentation to Maurice Storey, chief executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in their Southampton headquarters
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So it's the final bow
On Saturday 14th June 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
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Proud history of Vosper Thornycroft in Southampton
Over the years, since 1904, more than 600 ships have been constructed at Victoria Road but times are changing for Vosper Thornycroft. Even the famous name is no more as the company is now known as the VT Group, and there is no room for Woolston in the
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Lowe: No signings imminent
Saints chairman Rupert Lowe has denied the latest round of transfer speculation and it seems unlikely there will be any new faces at St Mary's until July. The majority of rumours have been knocked down by the club - the latest, as revealed in later editions
