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Siem holds his nerve to win at third extra hole
Germany's Marcel Siem made it third time lucky to claim his maiden European Tour win at the Dunhill Championship at the Houghton club. The 23-year-old missed eagle putts to clinch the title on the first two holes of a sudden-death play-off with French
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Dr Martens League: Davis delivers with first touch on debut
DEBUTS don't come much sweeter than the one Eastleigh new boy Neil Davis experienced during his side's 3-0 victory over Fleet at the Sparshatts Stadium on Saturday. Coming on as a 64th-minute sub following his midweek signing from Havant & Waterlooville
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Dr Martens League: Hotshot Gareth Keeping up to Bash standard
IT'S early days yet, but John Robson's prediction that Gareth Keeping could be Bashley's answer to departed skipper Craig Davis looks like coming true. The New Forest-based midfielder was boss Robson's overwhelming choice as man-of-the-match in Saturday's
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Sydenhams Wessex League: Totton prove they can mix it with any of the pace-setters
AFC TOTTON almost tripped up another of the Sydenhams Wessex League championship chasers at Testwood Park on Saturday. After inflicting only the second defeat of the campaign on third-placed Gosport in midweek, Barry Blankley's side came from behind to
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Hampshire League: Horndean on receiving end as Hythe lads bounce back
Seven days ago, Hythe and Dibden were licking their wounds after a six-goal Hampshire League mauling at Petersfield. Last Saturday, they were the pick of the Premier Division after bringing down high-flying Horndean at Jones Lane. It was a great day for
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Drew Smith League: Nursling napped
Eastleigh Comrades destroyed Nursling 5-0 in their own back yard. They raced into a two-goal lead inside three minutes and never looked back as Stuart Richmond, Jon Ellard, Duane Neufville and Afree Constable (2) on target, the latter hitting a spectacular
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School wins thumbs up
A HAPPY atmosphere and top quality teaching have won Bursledon Infant School the thumbs up from Ofsted inspectors. The Long Lane infant school was said to have taken great strides forward since its last inspection and is now doing well on almost all fronts
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Con man's scam lands him in jail
A PRIVATE investigator has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after conning hundreds of thousands of pounds out of a string of victims across north Hampshire. Mark Castley's barrister told a judge at Winchester Crown Court on Friday that her client
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Ombudsman accuses council of failing boy
HAMPSHIRE County Council has been critici-sed by the Local Government Ombudsman for failing to provide speech and language therapy to a boy with special educational needs (SEN). The Ombudsman, Jerry White, made the criticism in his investigation of a
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: Ville D'Aquarius, cc, 0730, 204; Cetam Vicoriae, r/r, 0945, 201 link; NYK Castor, cc, 1330, 207; APL Agate, cc, 1600, 206; Victoriaborg, gc, 2200, Southampton Water. Today's Principal Sailings: Nordsee, gc, 0830, 205E; NYK
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Waiting for £13bn air tanker contract
HUNDREDS of workers are anxiously awaiting confirmation of a south coast company and its partners winning a £13 billion tanker aircraft contract. The government was expected to announce that the AirTanker Consortium - featuring Dorset based Cobham - had
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Mark the Saint may be seen down Fratton way
COME on you Saints! That's the somewhat brave chant from Mark Jordan, the fleet engineer for Hampshire coach firm Lucketts Travel in Fareham. Why brave? All the other staff, including boss David Luckett pictured with Mike, are keen Pompey fans, while
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Retailers fear Web shopping
RETAILERS in the south are keeping a beady eye on the latest consumer trend - Internet shopping. Online retailers had a record Christmas, with a sales rise of nearly 70 per cent on 2002 to £2.5 billion. The Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG) claims
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London 3 & 4: Totts sunk by bogey team
In their first season in London Division 3 South-West, Tottonians have twice come off the field hugely disappointed with their performances - and both have against third-placed Effingham & Leatherhead. Their 34-15 reverse against the Surrey side at
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Hampshire League: A crushing blow for Trojans
They've done it again! Fareham Heathens, the side who care not for long-term unbeaten records, have claimed their second top-of-the-table scalp in succesive league weekends to dent Trojans' title hopes. Two first-half tries from winger Pete Whalley and
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London 1 & 2: Revival's on at Andover
It is looking increasingly likely that three clubs from five will be doing battle against the drop from London Division 2 South but Andover are doing their utmost to ensure they are not going to be one of them. Their second consecutive win, a crushing
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Student mugged near her home
A FEMALE student in Winchester has spoken about a vicious mugging yards from her home. The 22-year-old King Alfred's College student was knocked out and suffered a fractured wrist, cuts and bruises when she was set upon by a man who snatched her purse
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Service marks 800 years of worship
HAMPSHIRE dignitaries descended on Beaulieu Abbey Church at the weekend to mark the 800th anniversary of the founding of the abbey by King John. The church is one of the few in the country that can boast continual worship over eight centuries. Cistercian
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Tax blow for Forest's holiday homeowners
OWNERS of holiday homes in the New Forest will be hit in the pocket by huge council tax rises. Council bosses are to slash the discount on bills for second homeowners from 50 per cent to just ten per cent. The Forest has 1,500 second homes - more than
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Compost power is in Rocket form
ROCKET science has finally reached the Countryside Education Trust at Beaulieu which shows children just what life is like in Britain's farms, fields and woodlands. It has arrived in the shape of a brand new composting machine which is called The Rocket
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University: Is it fee-sible?
POLITICIANS are preparing for a historic House of Commons vote on top up fees tomorrow but if they get the go-ahead, how will they affect the average family? We look at the impact on one city family, proud to see their children head off to university
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Blockbuster sails back
FANS have another chance to catch the epic film Master and Commander when it comes to The Point theatre, in Eastleigh, next month. The larger-than-life blockbuster, set during the Napoleonic wars, traces the adventures of ship surgeon Stephen Maturin,
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Football celebrates as pitches are saved from axe
FOOTBALL bosses across the city are celebrating today after hearing that no soccer pitches will be axed in April's budget. The council had planned to mothball five pitches at the Riverside Ground in Bitterne Park and at the Veracity ground in Sholing
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It's 30 miles to see the dentist
PATIENTS in Whiteley are facing a 30-mile round trip to Southampton to find a dentist on the National Health Service after news broke that their local practice was going private. Patients have been told that Whiteley Dental Practice can no longer treat
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Police A-Team out to nail the career felons!
A DEDICATED new squad to target Southampton's most prolific criminals was unveiled by police today. The Southampton Crime Team will be made up of three specialist units to investigate house burglaries, vehicle crime and street robberies. A total of 22
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Benny snubbed in his home city
HE IS Southampton's most famous comic son. Benny Hill died 12 years ago and yet his popularity seems to be greater than ever. His shows featuring scantily clad beauties and characters such as Fred Scuttle are repeated in dozens of countries across the
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Wrangle over slip road to be resolved
A LONG running wrangle over controversial plans to build a slip road for access to a huge development of homes off Bassett Avenue in Southampton could finally be resolved this week. City planning bosses are to discuss plans which would finally see developers
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New shed brings smile to OAP's face
A SOUTHAMPTON pensioner who was the victim of 18 crimes in just 12 months is finally able to take up his favourite hobby again - after the kind donation of a brand new shed. Frank Lavington, 96, suffered burglaries, criminal damage and even had his old
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Review: Lloyd Cole, Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
THE last time I saw Lloyd Cole - in 1988, at the peak of his fame with the Commotions - he was greeted with screams from a packed Wembley Arena. Last night's welcome, in the more homely surroundings of the Wedgewood Rooms, was a little gentler, but no
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Fans show support for manager Howe
FANS have come out in support of manager Ernie Howe after his admission that he considered quitting following the club's FA Trophy exit at King's Lynn. Howe's startling and forthright comments in last week's Gazette have prompted a host of letters from
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Thief warns of spate of thefts!
SATURDAY was a black day for visiting players of Sandown and Shanklin Rugby Club. Not only were they hammered 50-5 by opponents Winchester, but a thief got away with an estimated £5,000 worth of personal belongings in a raid on the players' changing room
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30 MILES TO VISIT AN NHS DENTIST
PATIENTS in Whiteley are facing a 30-mile round trip to find a dentist on the National Health Service after news broke that their local practice was going private. Patients have been told that Whiteley Dental Practice can no longer treat people on the
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Town rediscover their form
Thurrock 0, Basingstoke Town 0 ERNIE Howe praised his side for their hunger, commitment and a battling performance at high-flying Thurrock on Saturday. Despite the dour scoreline, this was an encounter between two evenly-matched teams in which both sets
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Asylum protesters open a base camp
DOZENS of people gathered on Lee-on-the-Solent seafront for a celebration in the campaign against plans to build an asylum-seeker centre in the village. The event was to mark the opening of the Daedalus Action Group's new headquarters where residents
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Haslar defender to visit new centre
THE CHAIRMAN of the Save Haslar Group will visit the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine in Birmingham next Friday. Peter Viggers, Gosport MP said: "The Save Haslar Group opposed the creation of a defence medical centre at Birmingham. "But we have to face
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Baughurst
HURST Community College: There is a vast range of different courses and activities to keep you occupied during the winter months at The Hurst Community College, such as a new Introduction to Counselling course. Details of all courses and activities are
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Brighton Hill
BEETLE drive: At Christ the King Church on March 26, beginning at 7pm. Everyone is welcome. Why not come along and bring a friend too? PARTY time: It was party time at the church last Friday. People who meet at the Friday coffee morning, those who regularly
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Cliddesden
TRAFFIC Calming Working Group: The first meeting of the group took place at the Jolly Farmer recently, with 14 people and Pc Bob Such present. The details concerning the discussion can be seen on the website www.cliddesden.org.uk However, traffic speed
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Hatch Warren
CRAFT fair: A date for your diary. The community centre will be holding a craft fair on the afternoon of Saturday, March 20. This will be a good opportunity to buy gifts for Mother's Day and Easter. For local crafts-people, tables are available to hire
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Kempshott
POLICE surgery: The next one will take place on Saturday, February 7, at Kempshott Village Hall, from 1pm to 3pm. Please go along and have a chat with your local policeman. WOMEN'S Institute: The first monthly meeting of the year is at Kempshott Village
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Oakridge/South View
ADULT Education: There is more Adult Education starting at The Vyne Community School on Saturday, January 31. All these are free, family learning courses and include Starting with Make-up for Fun, Family Spanish and Pottery for the Family, Family Fitness
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Old Basing
FRIENDS of St Mary's Church, Old Basing: The 2004 programme has yet to be finalised. There are, however, many functions coming up. The jazz night at the Millstone pub looks good along with the trip to Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. There is a secret
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Rotherwick
BAND: What's in a name? A mere slip of the... You might well ask when you hear the band that will be providing the jitter and jive for the Whitewater School PTA supper dance night on Saturday! The Slippery Tongues will be holding court in Heckfield Memorial
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Tadley
WORSHIP: Last Sunday, Churches Together Around Tadley held their annual united service at the community centre. About 330 people attended and £350 was collected for Christian Aid. COUNCIL meeting: On Monday, Tadley Town Council will hold a full council
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Views on litter campaign
Sir.-Gazette readers have plenty to say about litter. But I could ask what are they doing, or prepared to do, about it? Litter does not get created overnight out of nothing. Almost all litter is created by ourselves and reduction in litter is, therefore
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Sculptor was behind stamps
Sir.-I write in response to a reader's letter asking about the designs of the Royal Mail's Christmas stamps, particularly the second class stamp. I have some details which were placed on the packs of stamps issued on the day these came out. According
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Humps - for and against
Sir.-Thank you Mrs Fitzgerald for putting forward the views of many in support of the Pack Lane humps. Cllr Hussey is correct in sticking to his guns and retaining them. There is no doubt they have cut down the speed of the traffic and deterring people
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News of old farmhouse
Sir.-I refer to last week's letter "Seeking pictures of old farmhouse". I too would be interested in old pictures, but for a different reason. Sheet 78 of the reprint of the one-inch Ordinance Survey map, shows the building, named Maynards Farm in 1886
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We can't afford to sign better players
Gordon Strachan has admitted: "We can't afford the players that could make us better!" And the Saints manager believes the club have got "a problem" which could hold further progression back. As the transfer window enters its final week, Strachan believes
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Saints linked with Fadiga
SAINTS have been linked with a loan move for Senegal World Cup star Khalilou Fadiga. The player, who can operate either on the wing or up front, only signed for Inter Milan from Auxerre last summer. But on joining the Italian giants it was discovered
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Fans renew Ted Bates statue call
SOUTHAMPTON City Council today admit they can see NO reason whatsoever why Saints shouldn't erect a statue of club legend Ted Bates at St Mary's. On the day of the friendly against Bayern Munich for the inaugural Ted Bates Memorial Trophy, Saints fans
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SMART car for four
SMART, maker of the distinctive city cars and roadsters, has announ-ced plans to enter the sport utility market in 2006 with a version of its soon-to-be-launched forfour. Called the formore, this fourth model range will also head the company's entry into
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Enter a magical world at the family funday
THE next Gazette-sponsored Family Funday concert will take place on Sunday, February 1 at 3pm in Central Studio, Basingstoke. Fiona Moore and Elizabeth Jane Baldry will take you on a magical, musical journey. Fiona is a story-teller, singer and community
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Dance workshops for the privileged
YOUNG dancers have an opportunity to work with arguably the most renowned and eagerly-anticipated dance company in the UK. A performance of Intimate Sitings will be led by Motionhouse dancers who will work with two groups of youngsters to create their
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Quick-scoring Panthers pounce on Bison boys
Nottingham Panthers 6, Basingstoke Bison 2 FOUR goals in the space of four minutes in the final period secured Nottingham Panthers victory in a hard-fought physical contest in the Lace City on Tuesday night. The contest got off to the worst possible start
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Moria preserves a record
London Racers 3, Basingstoke Bison 4 STEVE Moria scored the game-winning goal two minutes from time on Friday to ensure the Bison maintained their unbeaten record this season against bottom-placed London. Their first away win of 2004 ended a four-game
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Dr Martens League: Silly Masson dismissal is the last thing ailing Hawks need
Havant & Waterlooville manager Dave Leworthy blamed a moment of madness by defender Alec Masson for Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Chippenham. The new Westleigh Park boss felt his side were comfortably in control of the game until Masson got his marching
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EEF raises a higher standard
EEF South, a Hampshire based regional engineering employers' association, has underlined its quality approach to business by gaining the ISO9001: 2000 standard. The organisation, which is also a regional centre of manufacturing excellence, is using the
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Basketball: Topsy-turvy clash ends in Stars defeat
SOLENT STARS 99 - READING ROCKETS 104 Reading Rockets gained revenge on Solent Stars in Saturday night's league match after their defeat in the National Trophy, writes Pete Axon. In yet another close, pulsating encounter, in which the lead changed hands
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PUTTING BOOT IN!
A CONMAN in Winchester made off with nearly £5,000 in valuables after tricking rugby players into believing he was a club official. The thief even warned some of the players he was about to swindle that there had been thefts in the area, before making
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A David and Goliath battle over footpath
RESIDENTS in a Winchester suburb are locked in a 'David and Goliath' struggle with civic chiefs over the future of a private footpath. The residents live in Bradley Road, Harestock, and have a short path at the bottom of their gardens. Although they own
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Budding stars compete for leading role
It could have been a scene from Pop Idol as hundreds of young hopefuls queued around the block waiting for their chance to shine. The girls who lined the pavement outside Winchester's Theatre Royal were hoping to land the title role in an amateur production
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THE SHOW GOES ON!
THE future of the New Forest Show has been secured, the Daily Echo can reveal today. The event, one of the south's biggest tourist attractions, has been given a dream ticket to a long-term future - just two years after its whole existence was thrown into
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Writing's on the wall for vandals
A NEW Forest MP is calling for a new campaign aimed at wiping graffiti off the face of the New Forest. Dr Julian Lewis is seeking early talks with New Forest District Council in the hope of setting up a rapid response system which will smother the trademarks
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Teen comedy on the stage
A TOUCHING teen comedy comes to Eastleigh next month as The Point theatre allows raucous Angela and Maxine on to the stage, in Like a Virgin. The play follows the trials and tribulations of the Madonna-besotted pair as they play truant from school, form
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Review: Delays, The Joiners, Southampton
FROM a garage in Bitterne Park to the Joiners in St Mary's, this really was home from home for Southampton four-piece Delays. All things considered, when you are playing in your garage it's a little harder to pack in 500 paying fans, let alone attract
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Review: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Lighthouse, Poole
THE BSO has been hosting this year's annual conference of The Association of British Orchestras, and this showcase concert was attended by many of the delegates, and recorded by Radio 3. Opening with Oliver Knussen's short and evocative Flourish With
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Shoppers like look of new centre
FAREHAM residents have given their seal of approval to how the new £30m shopping centre in the heart of the town will look. The computer-generated pictures posted outside the West Street building site have been catching the eye of shoppers having been
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Brookvale
Brookvale Lottery: Annual membership is now due for renewal. This is a great way to support your local community for less than £10 per year. The bonus factor is that you have an opportunity to win back £10 in a monthly draw, in addition to bonus draws
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Chineham
PLANNING application: Last week, the borough council development control committee considered the application to build 37 houses west of Stroud Close. To the alarm of the parish council, Chineham ward councillors and neighbouring residents, it seems that
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Ellisfield/Farleigh
TALK: On Wednesday, the Horticultural Society will be meeting in the Ellisfield Memorial Hall at 7.45pm. The guest speaker is Mr John Negus, and the subject of his talk will be "Conservatory and Greenhouse Gardening". As always, non-members from the three
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B&Q CHIEF TO RESCUE GALLERY
B&Q founder David Quayle is offering to come to the rescue of Eastleigh's beleaguered Beatrice Royal Contemporary Art Gallery. The shutters went up on the pioneering gallery housed in a converted church in Nightingale Avenue five months ago when eight
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How Could yew?
IT stood in the Fair Oak churchyard for 142 years - but it only took a matter of days for it to disappear. The yew tree planted as a sapling when St Thomas Church was built in 1864 was a landmark to residents all around the village. But now a bitter row
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Oakley
COMMUNITY care: The AGM is at 7.30pm on Thursday, at St Leonard's Centre. The speaker will be Jane Hobbs, who will talk about her work as a development and support worker for Carers Together in Hampshire. Wine and light refreshments will be served at
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Sherfield-on-Loddon
NWR, on Thursday, will be going to the William Penney Theatre in Tadley to see Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious Bedroom Farce. Call 01256 882426 for tickets, if you'd like to join them. TOADS! Did you know our toad colony is one of the largest in the south
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Come dancing in reopened hall
Sir.-The members of the Sapphire Sequence Dance Club fought a vigorous campaign to keep the Carnival Hall for the people of Basingstoke by attending all the Cabinet meetings to make sure it was not closed without a fight. We are thankful that the council
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STRACH: I'M SURE OUR NEXT BOSS WILL BE FRENCH!
GORDON STRACHAN believes Philippe Troussier or Alain Perrin are lined up to replace him as Saints boss. Speculation has been intensifying that chairman Rupert Lowe was preparing to bring in the club's first-ever foreign coach. The Daily Echo reported
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The case for the defence!
SAINTS will be looking to increase Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld's defensive concerns tonight. The Ted Bates Memorial Trophy friendly will be Bayern's fourth game in just over a week as they finish their preparations for a Bundesliga return against
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Svensson: I can't wait to face the goal ace
MICHAEL SVENSSON is relishing the prospect of locking horns with European Golden Boot winner Roy Makaay. The Swede will tonight go head-to-head with the player many believe to be the most dangerous striker in world football. Dutch international Makaay
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Saints due to sign the 'best keeper in the Nationwide'
SAINTS were today aiming to tie up the signing of "the best goalkeeper outside the Premier Division." They have agreed a fee with Second Division Brentford for shot-stopper Paul Smith, 24. The deal could see the cash-strapped Londoners earn up to £500,000
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VW vehicle is a class act
THE Phaeton is Volkswagen's first large luxury saloon, joining the Touareg off-roader as part of the brand's determined effort to mix it with the established players in the luxury class. As you would expect of a company with a reputation for thoroughness
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Bison play-off hopes setback
Basingstoke Bison 2, Manchester Phoenix 3 THE Wella Bison play-off hopes were given another big dent on Saturday night as they lost 3-2 to their rivals for a top-six spot - the visiting Manchester Phoenix. The home side were unable to give a debut to
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Flying start to year
IT'S full steam ahead for the residential property market of 2004, as Basingstoke estate agents report a flying start to the year. Plenty of new applicants have been registering and there has been a flood of fresh enquiries for homes in the area. Mike
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FA Cup: Portsmouth 2 - Scunthorpe 1
Harry Redknapp will wait until Thursday before giving up his striker hunt. The transfer window closes next Monday but Redknapp is at the end of his tether after a fruitless trip to Spain last week. Celta Vigo's Ivan Olonso was the man he went to watch
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Sydenhams Wessex League: Confidence the key as Hamble turn the corner
IT'S been a great week for Hamble ASSC and their manager Larry Clay - they have scooped six points from back-to-back wins after going two months without picking up a single point. Clay's side had been slipping steadily down the SWL table since their 2
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Women's Football: So'ton Saints hit the top spot
Southampton Saints are three points clear at the top of the FA Women's Premier League Southern Division after yesterday's 3-1 home win over Enfield. The result was all the more satisfying because title rivals Bristol City were held 1-1 at Ipswich Town
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Scary Movie 3 (15)
IN THIS, the third instalment of the Scary Movie franchise, a newly-blonde Cindy (Anna Faris) has to investigate mysterious crop circles and video tapes, and help the President prevent an alien invasion. Look out for Pamela Anderson and Jenny McCarthy
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Bank card fraudsters attack cashpoint user
A GANG of thieves assaulted and bit a man after he discovered them trying to clone his bank card. Aiden Stocker, 31, of Attwood Close, Kings Furlong, Basingstoke, was attacked after discovering, and trying to remove, a card cloning device attached to
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Review: Waters of the Moon, Salisbury Playhouse
WITH its snowy setting and scenes of New Year's Eve celebrations, you might be forgiven for thinking that Waters of the Moon was a festive treat that had fallen behind in the schedules. Despite superficial seasonal touches, this "forgotten" 1950s drama
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JUST WHEN YOU FEARED A 14% RISE
IN an amazing turnaround, Southampton residents could now be facing around a six per cent rise in their council tax bills next year. It now means that plans to close city football pitches and cut the opening hours of a swimming pool will be shelved, although
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Mayor makes history as she weds in parlour
WEDDING BELLS were ringing in the Southampton mayor's parlour yesterday as the city's first citizen Councillor Parvin Damani tied the knot. Cllr Damani, 53, was believed to be the first mayor in the United Kingdom to get married in a mayor's parlour.
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Winner guaranteed B Squad promotion
MATTHEW Gresswell has fought his way to the Totally Tennis C Squad title. He overcame seven other players who had qualified for the final of the C Squad Challenge. After two weekends of Challenge finals, it was the remaining squad championship to be decided
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Review: King Pleasure and the Biscuit Cult Boys, Forest Arts, New Milton.
Playing a stonking style of jazz, blues and rock'n'roll, six superb musicians and visual entertainers dispelled any lingering post-Christmas doldrums in a sold-out-weeks-ago show. King Pleasure, aka "Scratch", with growling vocals and mesmeric stage presence
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Tadley
WORSHIP: On Sunday January 18, Churches Together Around Tadley held their annual united service at the community centre. About 330 people attended and £350 was collected for Christian Aid. COUNCIL meeting: On Monday, Tadley Town Council will hold a full
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Bramley
WEDNESDAY Lunch Club: Members gathered for the first meeting of the new year on January 7. The day started with tea and coffee and an exchange of news. Everyone had enjoyed a good Christmas and New Year. A visitor - Lady Coleman, Deputy Lord Lieutenant
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Kingsclere
VILLAGE Plan: The recent workshop was well attended, and a lot of comments were made on aspects of village life. It has been agreed to recruit a Village Plan Action Group which will try to identify our strengths and weaknesses and come up with ideas for
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Dispute over flats demand
AN OLDER people's charity has branded a developer's claims that there is no demand for retirement homes in a leafy Eastleigh suburb as "absolute rubbish". Bosses at Age Concern spoke out after Banner Homes Wessex slashed the number of flats it plans to
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Teenagers' club seeks new members
COME and join the fun. That is the message from two Eastleigh teenagers whose social club for fellow young people with disabilities has gone from strength to strength. Youngsters from all over the county have been visiting Jenna Gastrell, 18, and Jemma
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Pamber Heath
AEROBICS: A class is held every Wednesday at Pamber Heath Village Hall, from 5.50pm to 6.50pm. The class is suitable for all levels, and costs £3.50 for adults, £3 concessions per session. Contact Emma on 07669 968439 for more information. BUS pass renewal
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Silchester
PANTOMIME: There are still a few tickets available for Dracula in the village hall. Call 8915600 to reserve. The performances on January 30 and 31. There are matines at 2.30pm on the Saturdays. Evening performances start at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £6 for
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Fabrice happy to bide his time
FABRICE FERNANDES admits he is not yet good enough for a place in the mighty French squad. The 24-year-old winger hopes to one day break into his national team, but knows Euro 2004 will come too soon for him and he is now focussing on building on his
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BMW's new performance diesel
WHEN is a diesel not really a diesel? When it powers BMW's 3 Series Compact. As a means to make the pound in your pocket go further, the cut-down BMW succeeds - but such behaviour misses the point of the German Derv drinker. Like VW and Audi, BMW has
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An Aston advantage
ASTON Martin has announced a comprehensive Approved Pre-owned Car Programme that will give UK customers direct access to a wide range of pre-owned cars across the country. Aston Martin selected service provider Global Beach Automotive to design a bespoke
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Cabriolet captures the imagination
THE exceptional V8-fuelled pace of the Audi S4 can now also be enjoyed with a breath of fresh air in the new S4 Cabriolet. The S4 Cabriolet opens for UK ordering this month with an on-the-road price of £40,275. The only convertible of its kind to combine
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Musical genius
MULTI-TALENTED musical marvel Laurie Holloway is set to captivate the International Jazz Night audience at the Concorde Club on Wednesday, February 4. Laurie, who first tickled the ivories at the tender age of four, is today musical director for the Michael
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A first for executive house
NOT one of the top-of-the-range executive houses built by David Wilson homes in Kempshott four years ago has changed hands - until now. All five homes at Hummingbird Court have had the same owners since they were built, but now the current residents of
