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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: City of Lutece, r/r, 0030, 202; Alianca Europa, cc, 0215, 204; CMA CGM Voltaire, cc, 0530, 207; Independence, vc, 0700, 34/35; Autotransporter, r/r, 0730, 201 Link; DYVI Pamplona, r/r, 0830, 105; Autosky, r/r, 1400, 201/2;
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BAE to develop jet protection system
HAMPSHIRE aerospace group BAE Systems has won a contract from the US government to develop a system to protect passenger jets from shoulder-fired missile attacks by terrorists. The US Department of Homeland Security said it had chosen BAE, US defence
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Saints star backs fire campaign
FIRE continues to be a killer in homes across the south but a campaign, backed by Saints star Claus Lundekvam, is bidding to reduce casualties in the county. Fire Kills has been launched by Southampton Insurance Services, the insurance broking arm of
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Bowls: Dream comes true - 18 years on!
IT WILL be a proud moment not only for the bowlers but also for four Palmerston pioneers when the junior men's British Isles International Series is played at the Fareham club this weekend. Ever since the idea of building an indoor bowls club at Fareham
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Freshwater Angling: Pool in right place - at the right time
THE Lower Lake at Broadlands was the place to be in the first round of the Reelcare Winter Series. It was action all the way with half of the field weighing in more than 20lb and close to 50lb to frame - while both Hordle and Witherington proved difficult
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Hannah's parents may travel to India
THE parents of murdered teenager Hannah Foster could fly to India to boost the hunt for the prime suspect. The Daily Echo can reveal the emotional visit is just one of a number of ideas under consideration by Hampshire police as they continue the search
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Shock at departure of zoo's director
MARWELL Zoo, one of the south's top tourist attractions, has been rocked by the shock departure of its director Mark Edgerley. Mr Edgerley left the zoo in November although he had not worked there since late September, the Daily Echo has learned. The
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QM2 brings business windfall
BUSINESSES have landed a windfall of hundreds of thousands of pounds from Queen Mary 2 - even before the giant liner sets sail on her maiden voyage. Tourists from across the country have been flocking to catch a glimpse of the 150,000-tonne ship - and
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Vida's honour
ANDOVER centenarian Vida Barnes is officially the oldest person in the country to be awarded an MBE. A Gover-nment spokesman confirmed 104-year-old Vida leaves all other MBE recipients trailing when it comes to seniority. For the full story and other
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Public urged: Have your say
POLICE chiefs in Wiltshire are finalising their plans to guard the county force against the threat of a merger with neighbouring forces by canvassing public opinion. The long-term future of Wiltshire Constabulary has looked in doubt after Home Secretary
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Andrew's stamp of approval
AN Andover post office counter manager has been awarded for his exemplary customer service efforts. Andrew Thorne, aged 27, was given a special recognition award for ensuring the Hexagon Post Office Stores in Salisbury Road transferred pension books to
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Masts; Human rights denied claim
ANDOVER mast protester Jennifer Johnson has called for a national independent investigation following news that residents in both Andover and Southamp-ton have fallen victim of the planning notification over-run rule. In both cases telecommunications
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Sports costs set to rise
THE cost of using Test Valley Borough Council football pitches, cricket grounds and tennis courts is set to rise. The increases of 20 per cent with effect from April, were voted through at Test Valley Borough Council's last executive meeting. Even concessions
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Legendary Laurie in outing at Concorde
A TOP musical director who has worked with showbiz greats, including the late Bob Monkhouse, will be headlining an international jazz night at Eastleigh's Concorde Club. Laurie Holloway, who will be with his trio at the Stoneham Lane Club on Wednesday
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Happy New Year brings two more wins for Eastleigh
Dr Martens League - Eastern Division A 3-nil home win over Burnham on New Year's Day followed by an away victory at Banbury two days later made it an excellent start to the New Year for Eastleigh. They're in fifth place in the table, handily placed as
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Phoenix Centre handover
AFTER five years of hard work the new Phoenix Community Centre in the Pilgrims Way/River Way area of Andover is due to be handed over by the contractors next week. And project spokesman Marcus Sawkins said the club should be up and running by the end
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Swap duo told they can keep new addresses
TWO mums and their 11 children are looking forward to the new year in their new homes - thanks to a festive change of heart by Testway Housing. The two families faced eviction by Testway Housing after Emma James, aged 23, exchanged her Testway Housing
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Estate plans going on show
PLANS for a massive 250-home estate on an ex-hospital site are set to go on public display this weekend. People will be able to view the proposed development on land at the former Coldeast Hospital at an exhibition on Saturday and make their views known
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Problems in defence rising with Claus out
Gordon Strachan faces a defensive re-think after learning that Claus Lundekvam could be out for the rest of the month. The big Norwegian centre-half hobbled off in the first half of Saints' draw with Leicester at St Mary's last night with what is feared
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Not pretty but Adams happy to take a point
Leicester boss Micky Adams summed his side's uninspiring goalless draw with Saints by saying: "I'm glad I got in free!" The rather drab encounter left former Saints star Adams, pictured left, unimpressed despite picking up a valuable away point which
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SAINTS 0 - LEICESTER 0
AFTER last night's match, Losing My Religion by REM pumped out on the St Mary's PA. Perhaps it should have been Keep the Faith. There were the first murmurs of discontent among the Saints faithful since Gordon Strachan took charge. It was probably only
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Ranger planned to rein in rubbish
A RANGER who would round up litter and keep the streets spick and span could soon be roaming the wide open spaces of a Bursledon estate. Eastleigh Council executive will tonight be asked to give the go-ahead for a ranger to work in the Pilands Wood and
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Boat firms to cash in
MORE than 150 marine firms from Hampshire are hoping to cash in on the multi-million-pound trade generated at the Schroders London International Boat Show from today. The 50th show is being held over ten days at the ExCeL centre, Docklands, London, after
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Recalling a sea legend
On the day the Queen was due to officially name the spectacular £550m Queen Mary 2 in Southampton, the Daily Echo continues its collection of memories from people who worked and sailed aboard the first ship to bear the royal name... THE PASSENGER: A grandfather
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Cycling: Bowers back with a win in new year race
OUTGOING Wessex Cyclo-cross League champion Stuart Bowers (Hargroves Cycles RT) marked his recovery from injury with a return to winning ways in the new year meeting organised by Crabwood CC at the Sports Centre, Southampton. Bowers is happy to pass his
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TERROR IN OUR SCHOOLS
THEY'RE killers. These are weapons seized from Hampshire school children that could bring terror to the classroom. An appalling collection of lethal weapons has been seized from youngsters by teachers in Southampton in the last 12 months. And even more
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Figures prompt call to cut drink and drive limit
ACCIDENT campaigners today called for the drink-drive limit to be reduced after nearly 200 boozy motorists were caught on Hampshire's roads over Christmas. Figures released by Hampshire police showed 197 drink-drivers were arrested during the force's
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Marchwood Priory to treat new breed of phone junkies
A HAMPSHIRE psychiatric hospital is poised to treat the growing number of mobile phone users who are addicted to the text-messaging phenomenon. Marchwood Priory Hospital, often a refuge for drug-addicted and stressed out celebrities, is on standby to
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Congestion charging is ruled out for city
SOUTHAMPTON'S transport boss has ruled out London-style congestion charging as a means to fund the £50m worth of work needed on the city's crumbling roads. But the council is still scratching its head, trying to figure out how to find the extra £3m a
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Celebrations as pier is reopened
HYTHE Pier has been officially reopened - less than ten weeks after a dredger ploughed through it leaving a huge hole. The structure was declared open again when Ted Vaughan, chairman of the Hythe Ferry Users' Group, unveiled a plaque marking the spot
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Police condemn drink-drivers
Police have condemned 'irresponsible' drink-drivers after figures released on Wednesday revealed a rise in the number of Hampshire motorists found to be over the legal limit during the festive period. Officers at Hampshire's road policing unit revealed
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Police appoint WPc as liaison officer
HOMOPHOBIC crime is rarely dealt with by police officers in Andover because so few incidents are reported. But to encourage people to come forward about any such incidents, Hampshire Police have appointed a number of Lesbian and Gay Liaison Officers (
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Fundraising fun run
CRAZY hats will be the order of the day in Barton Stacey on Sunday when fun runners take to the streets to raise funds for the village's Cygnets Playgroup. Organiser Kathie Knell, whose son Rupert attends the playgroup, is hoping to raise between £500
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Community blueprint unveiled
THE Tidworth Community Area Partnership has produced its first community plan. It covers the parishes of Chute, Chute Forest, Collinbourne Ducis, Collingbourne Kingston, Everleigh, Ludgershall, Tidcombe and Fosbury and Tidworth including Perham Down.
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Warm farewell to pub couple
FOR pub landlord Rod Chorlton and his wife Chris the sunshine of their new home in Cyprus will be hard pressed to compete with the warmth of the farewell shown by their friends and regulars. The couple have built an impressive reputation at the Crown
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Compensation offer outrages liner pair
A couple whose £4,000 dream cruise aboard the Aurora turned sour have slated a compensation offer of £106. Raymond and Mary McCourt, of Staplers Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, were among hundreds hit aboard the P&O liner by a highly contagious stomach
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The Germans are coming - Bayern agree to friendly
Four-time European Cup winners Bayern Munich are coming to St Mary's later this month for a hastily-arranged friendly. The German giants will play Saints on Monday, January 26, two days after Gordon Strachan's men would have played in the FA Cup fourth
