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Tate's halfway to a major goal
Russell Tate felt like a man who had snatched victory from the jaws of defeat after his last-hole win over James Pitcher in the final of the ERIF Hampshire PGA Matchplay Championship at Corhampton. The 28-year-old victor admitted: "Winning just didn't
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Wasim's desire is still so evident
If anyone doubted Wasim Akram's cricketing desire at the age of 37, they should have seen him at the Rose Bowl last night. The greatest bowler in the history of one day cricket was at his brilliant best with bat and ball in cricket's new limited overs
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No crisis at Totton, insists chief Dawson
AFC Totton chairman John Dawson denies there is a crisis brewing at Testwood Park. Although he admits there has been a delay in finalising the playing budget after talks with former Winchester City directors Mike and Rob Smith fell through, Dawson stressed
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Gosport carry on signing spree
DEPOSED Bashley skipper Darren Robson is on his way back to Gosport Borough. The ambitious Wessex League club have swooped for the 33-year-old central midfielder just a week after capturing the signature of ex-Saints striker Paul Moody. Robson, son of
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Gosport carry on signing spree
DEPOSED Bashley skipper Darren Robson is on his way back to Gosport Borough. The ambitious Wessex League club have swooped for the 33-year-old central midfielder just a week after capturing the signature of ex-Saints striker Paul Moody. Robson, son of
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Bugle row rumbles on
SCORES of residents battling to save an internationally renowned pub in the yachting mecca of Hamble crowded into a public meeting at the village's Memorial Hall last night. Dozens of villagers - many carrying placards - staged a demonstration outside
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Round the Island - latest
The start sequence is for Saturday's race is 0630 Multihulls 0650 Original and Modern Gaffers; Challenge yachts 0700 Etchells, SBR, Hunter 707s, Dragons 0710 IRC Group 1 (including Velsheda) 0720 ISC Group 1; Sunsail 37s 0730 IRC Group 2 0740 IRC Group
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ROUND THE ISLAND RACE FACTFILE
1 The largest yacht to have entered the Round The Island Race was Velsheda, the 120ft J Class yacht which raced several times in the 1980s and early 1990s. 2 Sir Edward Heath won the race four times, three of them in consecutive years in the early 1970s
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Life on the ocean waves...
At 56 years of age,transatlantic rower Jim Shekhdar should be hanging up his oars . . . but the father of two is about to embark on one of the most treacherous stretches of sea in the world... WHAT makes a person want to step into an eight-metre rowing
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No crisis at Totton, insists chief Dawson
AFC Totton chairman John Dawson denies there is a crisis brewing at Testwood Park. Although he admits there has been a delay in finalising the playing budget after talks with former Winchester City directors Mike and Rob Smith fell through, Dawson stressed
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Your chance to run for more than fun
The organisers of the Race for Hope in Winchester say the fund-raising event is going on as planned. Following the cancellation of the similarly-named Race for Life event, possible competitors became confused, thinking the hope race was the same event
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Mission to tell truth of horrors
HOLOCAUST survivor Leon Greenman gave pupils at a New Forest secondary school a history lesson they will never forget. More than 230 Year 9 youngsters at Priestlands School, Lymington, heard about the sufferings of 92 year-old Mr Greenman during the Second
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Buy-out secures tapas bar jobs
MORE than 50 jobs at one of Southampton's favourite restaurants have been saved following a management buy-out. The deal has just been secured, enabling Spanish tapas bar Los Marinos to avoid closure and move to new premises in Town Quay. It opens to
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Review: Crazy for dance extravaganza
Crazy for You - Southampton Musical Society, Nuffield Theatre SOUTHAMPTON Musical Society high-kicks its way into its 75th year in showbiz with Gershwin's wonderful all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. Stage-struck Bobby Child forsakes high finance
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Commuters slam train fare hike as unjust
SCORES of commuters in the south are facing train fare increases under government plans to scrap price caps on long-distance fares. Transport chiefs were due to announce today the end to "protected" fares on commuter season tickets, which had kept rises
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Builders' tums on firm's banned list
IT'S the demise of Blob the Builder. As the south basked in warm sunshine, scores of Hampshire workmen were told to cover up by bosses at construction firm Bluestone - and they could face disciplinary action if they go topless. But the new ruling is not
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Pupils bring history to life
YEAR four pupils at Rookwood School took at step back in time with a visit from the Vikings. Dressed in traditional Viking costumes which they made themselves, they learnt how to build a camp and cook a meal. Also on offer were fighting displays using
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New team on patrol to help stop the thugs
A NEW city patrol team which aims to crack down on antisocial behaviour in Southampton has just swung into action. The six-strong team will try to ensure the city's streets, parks and open spaces are safer and cleaner by dealing with issues such as dog
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Village plans on the web
DETAILED plans outlining a major expansion of Ludgershall can now be viewed on the web. "Ludgershall 2012 is an exciting vision for the expansion of the settlement to provide additional housing, employment areas and a range of new community services and
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Just wizard!
THE Harry Potter phenomenon rumbled on this week when a Dumbledore lookalike visited the Chantry Centre in Andover. 'Dumbledare' arrived in town a week before the launch of the fifth book in the series - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. He was
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More noise and traffic complain protesters
AN application to extend the number of days allowed for testing 'silenced vehicles' at Thruxton Race Circuit is to be discussed by planners next week. Western Air (Thruxton) Limited wants to increase the number of days from 90 to 120 a year - but some
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Samuel shares a few crafty ideas
CRAFTSMAN Samuel Masih from India spent some time at the Weyhill fairground site this week where he met woodturners John Davis and Ron Caddy. Samuel was being hosted in the area by Tearfund Co-ordinator Helen Carter on the first part of his trip to the
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Getting to the heart of business skills
STAFF from Cricklade College in Andover travelled to Westminster to lobby Government for changes in the way the further education sector is funded. Cricklade was one of 50 colleges taking part in the Colleges at the Heart of Business event, which called
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Bobbies' biking challenge
OVERTON police officer Pc Paul Green and his colleague Pc Ray Niblock are planning to cycle from Lands End to John O'Groats to raise money for the Wessex Cancer Trust. The 12-day ride, which starts on 8 September, was organised after learning a colleague
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Charity honours for brave Elizabeth
A FORMER Amport resident has been recognised on a charity roll of honour for showing courage in the face of scoliosis. Elizabeth Felton, who regularly returns to the village to visit her parents Maurice and Robina Orchard, has been commended by the British
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Honours for resourceful Alan
ANDOVER'S Alan Smith has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's birthday honours list announced at the weekend. The award has been given to mark his services to water resource management. Mr Smith, who is also a borough councillor, has been working in the
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Humpty Dumpty had a great day!
IT was a gloriously sunny day for the children at the Humpty Dumpty Playschool fete in Monxton on Saturday. Youngsters and their parents turned out to enjoy a wide variety of activities on a day when the weather was kind. One of the many highlights was
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Top level talks on Test Valley future
A TOP level meeting is taking place today to launch a draft strategy which could help shape the future of Test Valley. Representatives of the Test Valley Strategic Partnership were due to converge on Cricklade College to launch the draft community strategy
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Police warn Stonehenge revellers
ANDOVER police have warned summer solstice revellers heading for Stonehenge this weekend that any attempts to hold unlicensed mass parties and gatherings in Hampshire will not be tolerated. Hampshire officers will be out in force throughout the county
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We need more nurses!
MANAGERS at Andover War Memorial Hospital have launched a major recruitment campaign in a bid to solve staffing shortages at every level of the nursing team. Recruitment is at such a low point the hospital will be holding an open evening for anyone interested
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Clash over bid to reprieve community HQ
A BOLD move to save and vastly improve a vital community centre in Fareham- that is earmarked for developer's bulldozers - has been branded crass stupidity. Fareham Community Centre and Kings Road Assembly Hall are set to be demolished to make way for
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Hammer puts fizz into new Red Jet
A NEW £2.7m high-speed catamaran to link Southampton with the Isle of Wight was officially named by round-the-world yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur yesterday. After saying the famous words: "I name this vessel Red Jet Four. God bless her and all who sail
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United stay in Wessex
Whitchurch United are staying in the Wessex league -- and have enlisted the services of a former manager to help keep them there. The decision not to relegate United was confirmed at the league's AGM on Sunday, as Wessex clubs voted to keep the top division's
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Back to the future!
Andover welcomed home two signings to the Portway this week as Phil Andrews and Danny Barker joined the Lions' promotion push. Andover-born Andrews, a former professional star at Brighton and Hove Albion, joins Andover from Weymouth and Dorchester, where
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Big plan for boat show
SOUTHAMPTON'S annual feast of all things nautical is set to move to a single site in time for next year's event. City chiefs have agreed to apply for a licence from Associated British Ports to use berth 101 next to Mayflower Park for future shows. Currently
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Century hero
Andover III 210-4 beat Ampfield 158-8 THE 3rd XI returned to winning ways with a very good team performance. Andover were in trouble at 13 for 2 but an excellent stand of 106 between Rob Oostendorp and Mark Copleton (40) put Andover in command. Oostendorp
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Seconds Lynched away at Hale
Redlynch & Hale beat Andover II 187-8 The second team traveled to Redlynch and Hale last Saturday and came second best to a team who outplayed them on the day, writes Tim Keighley. Batting first on a drying wicket was always going to be difficult,
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SAINTS' FESTIVE DERBY DATE
THE first-ever Premiership meeting between Saints and Pompey has been scheduled for the Saturday before Christmas on December 20 at St Mary's. And the big return match has been set for Fratton Park on March 20 - although both dates will be subject to
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Time beats first team
Andover 100 lost to South Wilts 184-8 A depleted Andover 1st XI side were beaten by their Wiltshire neighbours South Wilts on their first timed game of the season by a convincing 84 runs, writes Lesley Morgan. Roger Miller won the toss, and in view of
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Cricket: Wilts ease to win
South Wilts, the Salisbury club, won the all-day encounter at London Road on Saturday by a comfortable margin. The visitors rattled up 183, and the home side lost by 80-odd runs. At 84 for 4 at lunch the city club were on the rack but knuckled down after
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Hants women set hot pace
Hampshire women are setting a hot pace in this week's inter-county golf regional qualifying round at Royal Winchester. They opened up with a 7.5-1.5 victory over Oxfordshire on Monday, then toppled Buckinghamshire 7-2 the following day. Hertfordshire,
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WASIM GETS THE 'UMP
Wasim Akram blasted umpire Mervyn Kitchen after Hampshire's Twenty20 hopes went up in smoke at the Rose Bowl last night. Wasim, captain in the absence of the injured John Crawley, smashed 20 runs off 11 balls in a thrilling finale against Essex Eagles
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New Pompey man Dejan turns down Rangers
Harry Redknapp revealed that record signing Dejan Stefanovic agreed to a drop in wages before turning down Glasgow Rangers for Pompey. Pompey boss Redknapp has shelled out £1.85m on Serbia & Montenegro defender Stefanovic, who arrives at Fratton Park
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: CMA CGM Pasteur, container, 0015, 204; Autofreighter, ro/ro, 0115, 201 link; Oriana, cruise ship, 0615, 106; OOCL San Francisco, container, 0630, 207; Queen Elizabeth 2, passenger liner, 0630, 38/9; CMA CGM Balzac, container
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Record boats join big entry
ALMOST 1,600 boats will compete in this weekend's celebrated Round the Island race. Apart from Cowes Week in August, this is the biggest annual event staged by the Island all year. Organised by the Island Sailing Club, it is one of the world's biggest
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Richards ready for her return
HAMBLE sailing heroine Emma Richards returns to competitive racing in the Around the Island race. It will be the 27-year-old's first race since she became the youngest competitor to finish the solo round-the-world race, Around Alone. Her new boat, Pindar
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Boxing: Super chance for Barney to win himself another title
MATTHEW BARNEY has been granted the chance to add the Commonwealth title to his British super middleweight crown. In what promises to be one of the biggest ever nights in Southampton boxing history, Barney, pictured, will fight on the same bill at the
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To let - one highly desirable residence
CASH-STRAPPED Winchester Cathedral is waving goodbye to centuries of tradition in a bid to make some money on the commercial letting market. Prestigious properties in Cathedral Close, where exclusive residential houses have been reserved for members of
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Sun shines on solar contest
YOUNGSTERS from six primary schools across Winchester were delighted with the sunny weather this week, as the Hampshire Solar Car Challenge got underway. The pupils designed solar-powered miniature vehicles as part of a county-wide competition aimed at
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Police crackdown on egg-stealing gangs
WAR has been declared on illegal egg-stealing gangs who move in on the New Forest at the height of the nesting season. One of Britain's leading wildlife policemen, Roy Adams, is joining forces with officers from the Forest in a major vigil aimed at keeping
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We'd feel fine if you paid a visit, Sir Paul!
SIR PAUL McCartney is to be invited to Totton College to attend the premiere of a home-grown musical set in the Beatles' heyday. The rock-and-roll comedy, called Letters from a Beatles Fan, has been written by Brian Price, Head of Performing Arts at the
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McCarthy takeover bid
McCARTHY & Stone founder John McCarthy is reportedly assisting sons Spencer and Clinton in their £650m takeover bid for the south based retirement housing group. McCarthy & Stone chairman John McCarthy - who owns 13 per cent of the group - is
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Motorway chaos as lorries collide
MOTORISTS faced rush-hour delays when two lorries laden with JCB diggers collided on the M27 near Southampton this morning. Long queues built up along the westbound carriageway at near Rownhams after the pair of 39-ton flat-bed HGVs were involved in a
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Murder victim killed by single stab wound
A MAN murdered in broad daylight on a busy Southampton street died from a single stab wound, a post-mortem has revealed. Richard Patrick Kelly, 32, was rushed to Southampton General Hospital in a critical condition after being found lying on the pavement
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Hammer puts fizz into new Red Jet
A NEW £2.7m high-speed catamaran to link Southampton with the Isle of Wight was officially named by round-the-world yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur yesterday. After saying the famous words: "I name this vessel Red Jet Four. God bless her and all who sail
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Hundreds fundraise while sound asleep
HUNDREDS of people will be bedding down under the stars at a Southampton golf course next month so others do not have to. The Society of St James, which cares for about 500 homeless people in the city every year, is holding a sponsored sleep-out at the
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Youngsters get to grips with democracy
DOZENS of young people in Southampton turned the tables on government officials and civic leaders when they took part in a special conference to promote and increase their involvement in the democratic process in the city. The event - dubbed Youth Inc
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Fury over 'soap opera' meetings
OVERTON parish councillor Brian Langer has made an impassioned plea to fellow councillors to work together for the good of the village. He told of his concerns that meetings were turning into 'soap operas' due to the constant arguing and backbiting, adding
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High Fives!
YOUNGSTERS from schools throughout Andover and surrounding villages battled it out in the annual High Fives netball tournaments. A team from Anton Junior School won the town competition while Amport Primary School won the rural competition. Pupils were
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Youngsters remember Troy
A FOOTBALL tournament organised in memory of a John Hanson schoolboy who died after falling off his bike has raised more than £2,300 for the paediatric intensive care unit at Southampton General Hospital. The Troy Parker Charity Shield Tournament was
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New Weyhill Road plan for 59 homes
REVISED plans have been received to build nearly 60 homes on the old Arkay House site in Weyhill Road, Andover. Last year planners granted permission for a similar development of 61 units subject to a number of conditions and legal agreement. On this
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In the mind's eye
LAST week saw a remarkable exhibition at the Guildhall aimed at visually impaired people. Called In The Mind's Eye, the artworks were created at Enham under the guidance of art and dance tutor Roma Nichol. The 3-D images were designed for visually impaired
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Put your best foot forward
CHARITIES in Andover are being offered the chance to raise funds at a fun run and 10km road race to be held at Thruxton Race Circuit on Sunday 6 July. This popular event - organised by the Rotary Club of Andover and Andover Athletic Club, and supported
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Teddies take turns to help
ANDOVER Cruse Bereave-ment Care has three new teddy bear volunteers. The teddies were among 100 bears offered to charities. "It is a hard thing for anyone at any time to cope with the loss of a close relative, but for children it is particularly difficult
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Injury and a breakdown fail to hold back fearless Jory
FEARLESS Southampton powerboat racer Shelley Jory still managed to win herself a place on the podium despite nursing a broken ankle and her boat breaking down on the start line. Unbowed by the breakdown, Shelley, who regularly races across water at speeds
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Inquiry call over plans for sewage
EASTLEIGH MP David Chidgey is calling for an inquiry into plans for an outfall into the River Itchen to ease flooding at the town's Chickenhall Sewage Works. Mr Chidgey says sewage would enter the river just a few miles upstream of Portsmouth Water's
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Washed out
Andover V 113 lost to Stockton 115-8 A DISAPPOINTING batting performance on Saturday caused a two-wicket defeat. Put into bat on a drying wicket, Stockton reduced Andover to 14-4 then 42-5, Alan Ellwood (25), Jon Hewitt (40), L Winstone (9) and Russell
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Fourths are tie specialists!
Andover IV 143 tied with Compton & Chandler's Ford 143 You can wait all your life to play in a tied match and then two come along, writes John Baxter. After tying with Shrewton II a fortnight ago, the 4th XI maintained their unbeaten record by the
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DERBIES MOVED TO SUNDAYS
POLICE today admitted both Saints v Pompey Premiership derbies next season will probably be played on a Sunday. The 2003/04 fixtures were released this morning and handed Saints a home clash against their south coast rivals on Saturday, December 20. The
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Triumphs at national multi-events championships
THREE trophies were brought back by Andover Modern Triathlon Club from this year's British Triathlon Championships at Wolverhampton on 17 and 18 May. The effort all 10 competitors put into their run was quite extraordinary, and no-one could have run any
