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Hutchinson helps GB to world promotion
BISON defenceman James Hutchinson was celebrating on Friday night as Great Britain under-20s won their division two group of the world championships in Lithuania. Great Britain clinched first place with a game to spare after beating South Korea 2-0 to
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Portsmouth 4 - Manchester City 2
Yakubu called for the African Nations Cup to be played in June after starring in his last home game before next month's tournament in Tunisia. The Nigerian international's two goals against Manchester City doubled his Premiership tally but he may not
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Dr Martens League: In-limbo Newport
Newport (IoW) 1 Burgess Hill Town 1 THERE was an air of anger and frustration at St George's Park on Saturday, with Newport IoW's long-suffering fans still in the dark about the future of the Dr Martens Eastern Division club. Although the receivers from
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Dr Martens League: Hughes puts Eastleigh defeat into perspective
Assistant manager David Hughes was disappointed but not totally surprised to see Eastleigh's six-match winning streak grind to a halt at lowly Corby Town on Saturday. Although absent team boss Paul Doswell said beforehand that the Wessex champions were
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FA Trophy: Unhappy Howe talks things over
ERNIE Howe was left to question the heart of his players and his own future as manager in the wake of Basingstoke Town's 3-1 FA Trophy third round exit at King's Lynn. The former Fulham and QPR defender admitted yesterday: "I'm sitting here now discussing
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Sydenhams Wessex League: Magpies' run is over
TABLE-TOPPING Wimborne Town's proud unbeaten run was finally ended as they lost 1-0 to fifth-placed AFC Newbury at Faraday Road. The Magpies' magnificent 24-match run from the start of the season was shattered by former Newport IoW defender Lee Chudy,
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Hampshire League: Big guns are left hanging on against Calder & Co
Ben Calder had the toughest assignment of them all on Saturday when he had to mark former Dr Martens League hot-shot Michael Jackson in the Hampshire League Division 2 summit meeting between Netley Central Sports and Mottisfont. But Calder came out on
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Drew Smith League: Five-goal BTC look the part
Sporting BTC are fast emerging as Premier Division title favourites after dominating their top-of-the-table clash with leaders AFC Target. In what proved ideal preparation for next weekend's big SFA Cup clash with Hampshire League giants VT FC, Sporting
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The Last Samurai (15)
IN JAPAN, Civil War veteran Captain Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise) trains the Emperor's troops to use modern weapons as they prepare to defeat the last of the country's samurais. But Algren's passion is swayed when he is captured by the samurai and learns
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Lords of joy for school
DELIGHTED youngsters at a Hampshire special school have a new minibus thanks to the sports charity the Lords Taverners. The vital new vehicle, worth around £30,000, will now ferry around pupils at the Netley Court Special School, in Netley Abbey, instead
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Bottle banks left full to bursting
BOTTLE banks across Basingstoke have been overflowing after a glut of bottles which piled up in homes over the festive period were taken to be recycled. Christmas and New Year boozing meant greater demand for recycling services and council officials were
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Compromise over pools cash row
BASINGSTOKE looks set to get two new sports centre swimming pools and sports barns in out-lying areas, after borough councillors reached a compromise. Members of the reconvened scrutiny committee on Thursday agreed that "part" of the £3million originally
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New staff to mark anniversary
BLOW out those candles and make a wish . . . A technical public relations consultancy in Hampshire has celebrated its fifth birthday with the appointment of two staff. Heather Hughes, with a background in corporate branding, and mechanical engineering
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Employee honoured
KEVIN Bowden is employee of the year for New Place, a Hampshire venue of Initial Style Conferences. He works as a housekeeping team member at New Place in Shirrell Heath, near Southampton, which specialises in providing dedicated training and conference
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Staff sought
A RECRUITMENT drive is being planned by the Southampton branch of the same-day courier service CitySprint due to an increase in clients and business. Despite a degree of economic uncertainty in 2003, the company has broadened its range of services, and
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House agents reject Bay blight claims
HOUSE prices on the east of the New Forest could soar if a dock development at Dibden Bay is rejected, councillors have forecast. Former New Forest District Council planning chairman George Dawson told a Hythe and Dibden Parish Council Amenities Committee
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Rough Guide does a great job
The Rough Guide to Books for Teenagers, Nicholas Tucker and Julia Eccleshare, Penguin AS A former English teacher of teenage boys, I can testify as to the difficulties of getting this age group to voluntarily open up to anything even vaguely resembling
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Anti-social order is a first for the city
A WINCHESTER teenager has become the first adult in the city to be hit with an Anti-Social Behaviour Order. Christopher Darcy, 18, of Longfield Road, Winnall, was handed the punishment after recently being convicted for theft. The order bans him from
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Death of pensioner sparks safety fears
SAFETY fears have been stirred again following the death of an elderly pedestrian in Winchester city centre. Gladys Waite, 90, was struck by a bus as she crossed St George's Street on December 28. The incident happened just yards from a junction that
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Review: Up the Mekong to Tibet - John Pilkington
Winchester explorer John Pilkington talks in aid of Oxfam are always sold out and for good reasons. For the seasoned traveller brings his tales alive with music, wit and staggering photography. John's latest trip last year saw him follow the River Mekong
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Christmas story comes to the stage
CHRISTMAS may have come and gone but, with a little goodwill, audiences will love the latest seasonal offering at Theatre Royal Winchester. The Holly and the Ivy, playing at the theatre from Tuesday, January 20, is a tale of family strife set in a Norfolk
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South braced for storms and high winds
THE south was bracing itself for heavy rain and the possibility of storm force winds across the area today. Forecasters predicted gusts possibly up to 100mph - posing the risk of uprooting trees, structural damage and a significant danger to life. Thousands
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Man City plane in emergency landing drama
A PLANE which had taken off from Southampton International Airport carrying Manchester City Football Club directors was forced to make an emergency landing following engine problems. The Eastern Airways' Jetstream 32 departed from Southampton for Manchester
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City's treasures go online
A historical treasure trove celebrated its 50th anniversary today with the launch of a virtual exhibition of documents. Southampton City Archives, housed in the basement of the Civic Centre, features a huge store of material which paints a vivid picture
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Legendary name still going strong
CLASSIC soul sounds will be filling The Mayflower next month with a performance by legendary pop group The Drifters - and you could win free tickets to see them. The longest-lived group in pop history, The Drifters are currently celebrating their 50th
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Make a date or two with Arthur Lee, with Love
PSYCHEDELIC hero Arthur Lee has announced a new UK tour, including two dates in the south. The cult 60s musician will be as part of a five-piece band, Love with Arthur Lee, through-out February and March. The original Love, fronted by Lee, broke up in
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Tourists' paradise planned for bay
A multi-million-pound plan to transform Sandown Bay into a tourists' paradise has been launched. The long awaited Sandown Bay Regeneration Strategy includes schemes such as a water park or aquadome, A new centre for extreme sports, a living museum, multiplex
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Sewer collapses
PUPILS were given the day off when a collapsed sewer prevented them from getting to school on Friday. Students at special school St George's, formerly Watergate School, were unable to get to the building on Watergate Road, Newport.
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Renewed call for local schools
WINCHESTER City Council is again calling for more action over the problem of children having to be bused out of Whiteley to school because there is no space for them locally. Councillor Therese Evans, portfolio holder for community services and lifelong
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Old boy sinks Saints
SOUTHAMPTON chair-man Rupert Lowe has hinted the club could bring in a replacement for manager Gordon Strachan before the end of the season if they find the right man. Lowe said he had been swamped with telephone calls since Strachan announced he would
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Bramley
NATIONAL Women's Register: The next meeting of the group will be held on Thursday, January 15. This will be the annual supper, to be held at a local venue. Will members please contact 850642 if more information is needed or to book your menu. FILM and
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Chineham
CHINEHAM Parish Council: The council meets again on Monday, January 12. Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting in the village hall committee room at 7.45pm. You can also join it later on at 8pm for the public session, where members of
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Hatch Warren
CAROL singing: The carol singers from Immanuel with St Mark's, who sang outside Sainsbury's on December 23, raised the magnificent sum of £251. The money raised will go to the charity NCH Action for Children. The church would like to give a huge thank
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Kempshott
HAPPY New Year to all the readers of the village news columns. I hope you all had wonderful holidays and are ready for what the new year holds in store. BLACK Dam Conservation Group: The group is holding a working party on Saturday, January 17, from 10am
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Headhunted to join elite squad of hairstylists
A BISHOPSTOKE hairdresser has been headhunted for a mission which will take him and his golden scissors around the globe. Lee Elliot, boss of the Shock-Cut Hair Studio in Fair Oak Road, has been called up by the British Artistic Team. Being part of this
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Kingsclere
CLASSES: You can still enrol for classes at the Village Club. Flower Arranging will be on Mondays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Tai Chi on Mondays from 10.45am to 11.45am and Spanish on Wednesdays from 2pm to 3pm. If there are sufficient numbers, a course will
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Oakley
VOLUNTEER: Oakley residents are not usually backward at coming forward but no one has expressed an interest in taking over this column following my invitation to any volunteers. You are, therefore, stuck with me for the time being, but if anyone would
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Recycling at play for children
IT IS environmentally friendly and is in full swing at a Fair Oak recreation ground. The village is one of the first areas in the country to introduce play equipment which is entirely made of recycled materials. The multi-play feature in the village's
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Old Basing
SUBSCRIPTIONS: If you haven't paid your legion subscriptions by now, you will soon be too late. The closing date is January 30. After this date, non-renewals are sent back to the legion headquarters at Pall Mall. If you were a member you will have to
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Sherfield-on-Loddon
BYELAWS: Dogs and horses on the Green sometimes come into conflict, as I witnessed on New Year's Eve. Dog owners might like to know that, according to Byelaw Seven, "dogs must be kept under proper control and effectually restrained from causing annoyance
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Surely another type of poll tax
Sir.-I write in response to a recent letter from Cllr Alison Wall. The Liberal Democrats' proposal to abolish council tax and replace it with a system of local income tax is surely a gimmick, pulled together by the Lib-Dems as a means to jump on a populist
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Further debate over humps
Sir.- I must take issue with the anonymous Hampshire County Council officer who stated "People are not avoiding the road (namely Pack Lane). There are no displacements." While I can speak only for myself, as a former school governor of Hawthorns, a user
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Action needed over footpaths
Sir.-A great deal of public money is spent on traffic calming (mostly unwanted) and a good deal on cycleways (hardly ever used). It seems to me that footpaths should have a degree of priority, especially when they are lacking alongside busy roads. One
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Grateful thanks
Sir.-Thank you so much to the lovely man who looked after me at Basingstoke station around 12.30pm on December 29, getting me into a taxi and paying for it, so that I got home safely. I am very grateful. -Name and address withheld. Sir.-We would like
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Lowe: This is an unusual situation handled well
RUPERT LOWE has spoken of his "disappointment" that Gordon Strachan will leave Saints - but praised his contribution to the club. "Obviously people are disappointed, we have come a long way in eight years and we have come a long way in two and a bit years
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Old Trafford team worry
REFEREE Steve Bennett sends Saints' David Prutton off at Birmingham. And if the report indicates it was for violent conduct, the midfielder could be handed a three-match suspension. Prutton would be likely to miss the trip to Old Trafford on January 31
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Fans View: Give Hughes the job - now
MARK HUGHES should be placed in charge of Saints on a temporary basis until the end of the season. That's the view of Ugly Inside fanzine editor Nick Illingsworth after Saints' dismal run continued with a 2-1 loss at St Andrews. "I really don't see how
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Antti: We won't be affected
Antti Niemi admitted he is disappointed at Gordon Strachan's decision to walk away in the summer but believes the Saints boss won't be out of football forever. More importantly, the Finnish international also insists Strachan's impending departure from
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League leaders too strong for the Bison
Sheffield Steelers 3, Basingstoke Bison 1 THE BISON once again ran the Sheffield Steelers close, but in the end they were unable to stop the league leaders taking all the points in the House of Steel on Saturday night. Curtis Cruickshank returned to play
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Sydenhams Wessex League: BAT hit back - in 95th minute!
TWO rings from the Bell appeared to have given Blackfield & Langley three precious points at near-neighbours BAT before they were floored by an injury-time equaliser. "Our performance was first class and it's a very good point, but it feels as though
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Women's Football: Saints now in joint-top spot
Southampton Saints bounced back from their FA Cup disappointment to inflict a 4-1 defeat on lowly Merthyr Tydfil in the FA Women's Premier League Southern Division yesterday. It was a memorable day for 16-year-old Centre of Excellence graduate Nicki Watts
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Traffic calming
PLANS are being drawn up to slow down traffic on Victoria Road between the junction with Station Road and the entrance to the Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley. The request was made after concerns were expressed about traffic speed. Cash for a traffic
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Trio jailed after golf clubs are targeted
THREE debt-ridden Basingstoke men, who attempted to steal nearly £50,000 worth of golfing equipment by raiding several clubs, have received lengthy prison sentences. Stuart Mackintosh, 32, of Breadels Field, Kempshott Park, Christopher Matthews, 21, of
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Man gets four months for indecent images
A MAN from Basingstoke has been jailed for having indecent images of children on his computer. For possession of the indecent photographs and other offences, Guy Cartawick, 48, of Blacklands Farm, Basingstoke, was jailed for a total of a year at Winchester
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: Ivan, r/r, 1330, 203; APL Cyprine, cc, 1600, 206; P&O Nedlloyd Newark, cc, 2000, 204; Emily C, gc, PM , 36S; Jumper, gc, PM, 36N. Today's Principal Sailings: Nordsee, gc, 0830, 205W; Galaxy Leader, r/r, 1100, 34/35; NYK
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Aircraft interiors firm still suffering
A HAMPSHIRE company that makes aircraft interiors has suffered another performance blow, it emerged today. As reported by Business South last September, AIM Group faced a "difficult future" because of the worldwide downturn in the aviation industry. Last
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London 3 & 4: Early shock can't upset Saints
It wasn't pretty and it was never likely to be - but Southampton did the job they set out to do in their local derby with Romsey, settling the score from their previous encounter with a 10-5 success. Recovering from the early set-back of a try within
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London 1 & 2: Cool Kinsey delivers injury-time win
An injury-time penalty by centre Dan Kinsey gave Winchester a vital two points in their bottom-of-the-table clash with Cobham, and allowed a little breathing space between them and the trapdoor. It was all going very nicely for the Nuns Road side, who
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Hampshire League: All change at the top as Islanders' run ends
It's all change at the top of Hampshire Division 1. Fareham Heathens upset Isle of Wight's three-month unbeaten run to allow Trojans top billing and Guernsey second place in the big switch around. Two first-half carbon copy pushover tries, the first from
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Basketball: Technical fouls cost Solent dear
KINGSTON WILCATS 105 (24, 48, 76) - SOLENT STARS 100 (29, 49, 69) Two technical fouls on the Solent bench proved Stars' undoing in a closely fought English League Division One game at Kingston Arena. Solent travelled with a weakened squad, having found
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New look approved for unsightly centre
A MULTI-million-pound scheme to revitalise an eyesore in one of Winchester's most historic settings has been approved by planning chiefs. The scheme will see the run-down Antiques Centre building on Jewry Street transformed into a new restaurant with
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Search called off for missing woman in New Zealand
THE search has been suspended in New Zealand for the English woman whose mother lives in Winchester. Hannah Timings, 28, has been missing since January 3 after taking a helicopter trip with a friend. Her mother, Philippa, lives in Clausentum Road, St
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MURDER INQUIRY: SIX HELD
A MURDER investigation continued today after a father of six died following a brawl near his Hampshire home. Emergency services were called to Howe Close in New Milton following reports that a man had been seriously assaulted and that other assaults were
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No disruptions at successful new year hunt
MORE than 100 people turned out as members of the New Forest Hounds met for their first hunt of the new year at the weekend. Joint master Pat Hudson said they had been unable to hunt since just before Christmas because their hounds had suffered kennel
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Rita and Rick's fond farewell!
THE closure of a post office in Totton means there's now only one outlet in the town where drivers can buy a road fund licence. Calmore Stores, in Calmore Road, which has been operating for about 80 years, has suffered a sharp drop in trade since a nearby
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Nuffield lines up 40th-year shows
A HOST of productions by award-winning theatre companies have been added to the 40th anniversary line-up at the Nuffield Theatre, which already includes six shows from the Southampton theatre's own team. The special celebratory season opens next month
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PITCH BATTLE!
TEN years ago, a group of Hampshire residents feared a multi-million-pound football stadium would spring up in their backyard. Despite popular backing from supporters towards Saints' plans to build a 30,000-seater arena at Stoneham Lane near Eastleigh
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Six held as murder inquiry continues
A MURDER investigation continued today after a father of six died following a brawl near his Hampshire home. Emergency services were called to Howe Close in New Milton following reports that a man had been seriously assaulted and that other assaults were
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Action called for to save sports centre
CAMPAIGNERS have launched a last-gasp effort to save a Southampton sports complex threatened with closure. Opponents of the plans to knock down St Mary's Leisure Centre say it provides a vital sporting outlet for people in the inner city. Council chiefs
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Reading's points share pleases fans
Reading 1, Ipswich 1 READING put in a much better performance in their first home match of 2004 to earn a point in an evenly-matched contest on Saturday. With star striker Nicky Forster still sidelined by injury, Royals paired Shaun Goater and Lloyd Owusu
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Cliddesden
HORTICULTURAL Society: The first date for the Cliddesden, Farleigh Wallop and Ellisfield Horticultural Society is Wednesday, January 28, at 7.45pm. There will be a presentation by Mr John Negus entitled "Conservatory and Greenhouse Gardening" at Ellisfield
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Cycleway hope
A MAJOR cycleway, which would link four schools between Eastleigh North and Chandler's Ford could be on track within the next few months. Eastleigh Borough Council planners have already identified a need for a cycle route for the area, which would take
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Evacuees seeking to contact their wartime 'families'
WANTED: Eastleigh people who opened their homes to young evacuees from Gosport during the Second World War. The Old Gosportians (Eastleigh) Association, formed by the former schoolchildren who were evacuated from Gospor,t is to celebrate two red letter
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Pamber Heath
YOGA: Jen's yoga classes restart on Monday, January 12, at 1.30pm in Pamber Heath Village Hall. Please contact Jen on 0118 9701358 for more details. WHIST drives: These also restart after the Christmas break on Monday at 1.45pm, and Friday, January 16
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Rotherwick
A 21-GUN salute... for our Honorary Canon! Special congratulations to our own Rev Anthony, who has been appointed an Honorary Canon of Winchester Cathedral in recognition of his years of distinguished service to the diocese. FURTHER congratulations...
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Silchester
PANTOMIME: There are still some tickets available for Dracula, in the village hall. Call 0118 915600 to reserve them. The dates are January 23, 24, 30 and 31, with matines at 2.30pm on both Saturdays. Evening performances are from 7.30pm, and tickets
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Strong feelings on litter issue
Sir.-There are two items in last Friday's Gazette that I would like to comment on. Firstly, dog fouling. Some people who walk their dogs on open land between Brighton Hill and Hatch Warren pick up their dog's mess then lob the bag into, or under, the
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STRACH MAY HAVE TO GO BEFORE SUMMER
RUPERT LOWE could take action before the end of the season IF the situation regarding Gordon Strachan is hurting Saints. The team's poor form continued on Saturday as Birmingham overhauled Brett Ormerod's opener for a 2-1 win - Saints' fourth loss in
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AT ODDS WITH EACH OTHER
GORDON STRACHAN has dismissed any suggestion from Rupert Lowe that his decision to stand down at the end of the season was health-related. Speaking after Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Birmingham, the Saints chairman and manager appeared to be at loggerheads
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Harry: Gordon will be back ...
Pompey boss Harry Redknapp reckons Gordon Strachan WILL return to football management one day. Redknapp returned to football management nearly two years ago after an eight-month spell as director of football at Pompey following his sacking at West Ham
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A piece of classic Ireland
YOU MAY not yet have heard of the Irish group Anna, but their founder, composer and jack-of-all-trades Michael McGlynn aims to change that. And I'd believe him, given that, in the 16 years since they began, he has produced nearly 10 albums and established
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Underdogs rise to trophy challenge
King's Lynn 3, Basingstoke Town 1 LOWER-league opposition continue to jinx Basingstoke Town in national knock-out competitions. King's Lynn dumped Ernie Howe's side out of the FA Trophy on Saturday with a committed display that drew upon their blend of
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BIRMINGHAM CITY 2 - SAINTS 1
IN SOME ways, Gordon Strachan's announcement this week could lift a weight off his shoulders. If results continue like this, it could yet hasten his departure. After this game, which saw Saints fail to win for the fifth match in succession, Rupert Lowe
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Eyal's dig at Keegan upsets Harry
Eyal Berkovic called Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan "a big baby" who should be sacked. Pompey's new signing hit out after helping to defeat his former teammates less than 48 hours after completing his switch from Maine Road to Fratton Park. Ex-Saint
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Homing the travellers
SECRET plans by Southampton City Council to earmark a site at Stoneham Sports Ground as a permanent "transit" camp for travellers have outraged one of the city's leading sports clubs. The Daily Echo understands that three sites at the sports ground are
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House agents reject Bay blight claims
HOUSE prices on the east of the New Forest could soar if a dock development at Dibden Bay is rejected, councillors have forecast. Former New Forest District Council planning chairman George Dawson told a Hythe and Dibden Parish Council Amenities Committee
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QM2 expected to cause traffic jams
RUSH-hour traffic around Southampton will grind to a halt this evening when Queen Mary 2 slips her ropes and pulls out of her home port on her historic maiden voyage to Ford Lauderdale in the United States. All the best vantage spots will be grabbed as
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Hannah reward is five times life earnings
THE REWARD for the capture of the prime suspect in the Hannah Foster murder hunt could completely revolutionise the life of any family living in his native India. Police said the new increased bounty of five million rupees - around £70,000 - represented
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New mini-tennis champs decided
AFTER three months of matches, the Totally Tennis Mini-Tennis Masters has reached its final stage. In the end, 19 young tennis players qualified for the final, all keen to claim the top spot for their level of mini-tennis. The youngest competitors went
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Pickpockets to launch new club
HOMEGROWN band The Pickpockets will be performing live in Southampton to launch a new club night. The group play their debut home town gig at Portswood's Talking Heads venue on Friday, February 6 to usher in Squeeze 18's new series of weekly underground
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Anger over homes plan
CONTROVERSIAL plans for hundreds of new homes on an ex-hospital site may be redrawn after angry residents made their views known. Local people piled pressure on officials at a public exhibition at the weekend, where detailed drawings of 251 homes on the
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Free bins for trial
A SELECT number of Fareham householders will be receiving free compost bins as part of a new pilot scheme. Fareham Borough Council has been given a number of bins as part of a national scheme to boost recycling. Councillor Leslie Keeble said: "Currently
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Evacuees seeking to contact their wartime 'families'
WANTED: Eastleigh people who opened their homes to young evacuees from Gosport during the Second World War. The Old Gosportians (Eastleigh) Association, formed by the former schoolchildren who were evacuated from Gospor,t is to celebrate two red letter
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Brighton Hill
JUMBLE sale: On January 24, from noon to 2pm, at the Church of Christ the King. Admission will cost 20p for adults. In the meantime, items would be appreciated to sell at the sale please. People may also wish to be reminded that coffee mornings started
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Brookvale
HAPPY New Year to you all. THE Village Hall remains host to many of last year's activities. Parent and Toddler (and babes in arms) sessions are held on Monday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. For more details, contact Becci on 323750 for Monday sessions
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Hook
HOOK Gardeners Club: If you are a regular visitor to notable gardens you may already know that the garden at Abbey Cottage in Itchen Abbas is one of the best. On Monday, January 12, at 8pm, the club will be holding a talk given by Colonel Patrick Daniell
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Oakridge/South View
HAPPY New Year to you all. UPDATES: We start the year awaiting updates on the work being carried out on the Oakridge Regeneration. Shopkeepers have been advised that their new shops will be ready for occupation in April. I will try to keep you informed
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Tadley
YOGA classes start at the community centre, Newchurch Road, on Monday, from 8.15pm to 9.45pm. The cost is £35 and £30 for 10 weeks. For further information, call 0118 970 1358. RECYCLING: As many of you will realise, one of my favourite subjects is recycling
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A culture of drift to develop?
FOR more than 30 years Gordon Strachan has given his life to an industry where you are basically either up or down. At the end of the season, the Saints boss understandably hopes to spend a little more time on an even keel. Saints might be in the top
