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Warne's aiming for six in a row
SHANE WARNE is targeting a sixth win in as many games against Derbyshire tomorrow in his last Hampshire match for four weeks. Warne & co maintained their 100 per cent start to the season - Hampshire's best post-war start to a campaign - as the professionals
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Bending over to be helpful
YOU might be bending over backwards to help your customers, but in today's competitive climate are you bending far enough? Customer service is a vital ingredient to the success of all businesses. Business Link Wessex is hosting three free events in Hampshire
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Bowls: Sekjer rethink boosts Hants plans
HAMPSHIRE have received a massive Middleton Cup boost with the news that Martyn Sekjer has had a change of heart and will be playing bowls this summer. The 2002 national singles champion had planned to give the outdoor season a miss but has now entered
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Freshwater Fishing: Champions face a test
THE draw for the 2004 Reelcare Knockout Cup on Lord Romsey's Longbridge Lake sees seven of the fancied teams drawn in the same second round heat on June 27. Reigning champions Cormorants Team Sillybait face formidable competition to finish in the top
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Police may move HQ if appeal is rejected
HAMPSHIRE police may move their headquarters out of Winchester should they lose a planning bid to refurbish their building. The force has launched an appeal after council chiefs turned down £5.2m plans to extend and upgrade its premises in Romsey Road
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Caring doctor was rapist and serial paedophile, court told
A police doctor drugged, raped and indecently assaulted three young girls in a Southampton flat while filming the attacks as his victims lay helpless, a court heard. Forensic medical examiner Dr Robert Wells (52) was able to assault the youngsters, aged
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It's flightpath fury as planes switch routes
Residents in Winchester have not been told about noisy flight changes over the city, Labour councillor Patrick Davies told the city cabinet. "The city council has not been fully involved in the process. "The flightpath goes right over my ward (St Luke
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Closure will downgrade service
The closure of Hampshire Fire and Rescue's 999 control room has come a step nearer, with the setting-up of a regional management board for fire brigades throughout the South-East. The board is tasked with finding a site for a new super-control room to
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Eclipse
The Sun's rays light up the Moon as it emerges from Earth's shadow after Tuesday night's total eclipse. Heavy showers across the county meant many were denied a sight of this phenomenon, but clearing skies allowed some, including Dr Steve Bailey, who
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Bus links cathedral cities
Two cities, both with cathedrals, now have a new bus service linking them. Wilts and Dorset's Cathedral Connection route links Winchester and Salisbury. It's already been blessed by the new Canon Chancellor of Salisbury Cathedral, Edward Probert, and
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We're in a class of our own
Whether it is giving one-to-one tuition, running an after-school club or supporting less able pupils, classroom assistants are offering a valuable service to the education system. But is that service receiving the recognition it so richly deserves? THEY
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Bike ride for Martha's fund
The Bickley family is planning a very special sponsored bike ride this summer. Alan Bickley and his wife, Sue, from Compton, near Winchester, are hoping as many cyclists as possible will join them for a fun bike ride on Sunday, June 13th, to raise money
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In court on gun charge
A 20-year-old has been remanded in custody while reports on his case are prepared. Christopher Darcy, of Longfield Road, Winnall, admitted possessing an imitation firearm, leaving a restaurant without paying for a £96 meal and breaching an Anti-Social
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Power for the people
IT HAS taken years to plan - and almost did not get off the ground at all. But at last, it looks as if thousands of tenants in Southampton's council homes are going to get unlimited supplies of cheap hot water and heating - thanks to a revolutionary combined
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Key dates revealed for twin bin scheme
THE FATE of Southampton's controversial "twin bin" recycling scheme will be decided by the end of October. City environment bosses unveiled the timetable of a wide-ranging inquiry into the scheme at a meeting this week. Under the terms of the inquiry,
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Helpers earn award for school garden
CHILDREN at a Hampshire special school have been given a learning boost by a pair of generous volunteers. Pupils at Shepherds Down Special School can now enjoy wildlife classes outdoors thanks to Rachel Moroney and Karen Eastley, who have constructed
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Traders feel the pinch
SOME retailers believe their worst fears are quickly being realised following the closure of Andover High Street to traffic. Juliana Sinclair, whose daughter runs Pennies of Andover knitting, haberdashery and crafts shop in Shaws Walk, just off the High
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Sewage leak closes trout farm
ANNA Valley Trout farm has been forced to close after a sewage pipe leak. A crack in the pipe led to sewage leaking to the surface. No fish were effected by this incident but if it had happened at a different time of year there could have been major consequences
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Village considers zooming in on trouble
INVESTIGATIONS into installing CCTV into Overton village centre is being carried out by Overton Parish Councillors. The council is considering putting CCTV in the Community Centre to act as a deterrent against youngsters bad behaviour and to make people
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Memorial unveiled
AFTER two years of hard work the Whitchurch Jubilee Memorial in the town's cemetery was officially unveiled at the weekend. Basingstoke and Deane Mayor Mrs Gwen Richardson, Basingstoke Bishop the Right Rev Trevor Willmot and MP Sir George Young joined
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My £2.6m operatic dream of a house
A BUSINESSMAN who set his heart on building a £2.6m home in Titchfield based on the Sydney Opera House has finally had his dream realised after a two-year planning battle. Richard Jones was overcome with emotion as planners told him they would allow the
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Haslar campaigners call for new meeting
SAVE Haslar campaigners have called for a large-scale public meeting to allow them to have their say on the doomed hospital. Spokesman Peter Edgar believes people need to air their concerns over whether replacement hospital services will be available
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Churchill tried to keep death secret
A HAMPSHIRE man will give evidence at the long-awaited second inquest into the death of a serviceman during nerve gas tests 51 years ago. The hearing to learn more about the last moments of the life of Leading Aircraftman Ronald Maddison at Porton Down
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Future of street parking control
DETAILS of how Eastleigh council will police street parking have gone on display. From October 1, a team of parking attendants, employed by the local authority, will be patrolling the borough's streets and car parks to enforce parking restrictions. Currently
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Pier crash sparks alcohol monitoring call
SHIPPING bosses are to be urged to better monitor alcohol abuse among staff following a probe into the captain of a dredger who smashed into Hythe Pier. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) today published a report into the incident after Andrew
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BAIRD: TAKE A CHANCE ON ME
CHRIS BAIRD could leave Saints if he fails to force his way into Paul Sturrock's plans for next season. The FA Cup final hero says he was "very disappointed" to be frozen out of the first team at the beginning of the season and admits his St Mary's future
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Agent defends Anders over tax probe
A STORM is brewing in Sweden surrounding midfield linchpin Anders Svensson. The Saints star is involved in a Swedish tax investigation, prompting speculation that it could affect his place in the international squad for Euro 2004. Svensson's agent Kent
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Hampshire get a Chris of life!
THEY WILL talk about the day the giant came to little Alderley Edge for years to come. Shane Warne was the big attraction for the 1,213 crowd, who were watching the first first class county play at the picturesque club ground. But it was the big hitting
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Six-A-Side Soccer Tournament: Singing in the rain at St Mary's
IT started with more than 250 teams from primary schools across the region - and finished in some style on Monday at the Friends Provident St Mary's Stadium. Even the wet weather couldn't spoil the finals of the 13th Hampshire Primary Schools Soccer Challenge
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: Auto Atlas, ro/ro, 0430, 40/41; Caribbean Highway, vehicle, 0430, 34/35; Transitorious, general, 0430, 36S; CFF Solent, ro/ro, 0530, 25; Aurora, cruise, 0630, 106; Humboldt Rex, refrigerat, 0700, 104; Lord Nelson, sail training
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Firms warned about tighter asbestos law
HAMPSHIRE companies are being warned they have just a matter of days to ensure their employees are safe from any asbestos in their premises. New regulations come into force on Friday, May 21, which demand that bosses take all reasonable steps to check
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Skandia growth
THE SKANDIA UK Group, which has its headquarters in Southampton, has announced record new business growth in the first quarter of 2004. New business increased by 75 per cent against the same period last year and assets under management rose to a record
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We're football crazy for city!
A COACHLOAD of Winchester employees and their families are gearing up to watch the biggest football match in the city's history. More than 50 people have booked a seat on a coach organised by Denplan, Winchester's biggest private employer. They will join
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Alcohol monitoring call after pier crash
SHIPPING bosses are to be urged to better monitor alcohol abuse among staff following a probe into the captain of a dredger who smashed into Hythe Pier. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) today published a report into the incident after Andrew
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Have your say on a healthier nation
THE NEW Forest phase has begun of a UK-wide consultation exercise to boost the health of the nation. The project, called Choosing Health, was launched by Health Secretary John Reid in February. He unveiled details of how the massive questionnaire would
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HQ row: police threat to quit city
Tensions are mounting between Hampshire Police and Winchester City Council over the constabulary's plans to refurbish its HQ, writes Giles Gwinnett. The police authority has threatened to leave its Romsey Road base and look for other premises if its appeal
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'Affordable' homes report prompts row
Tighter quotas to create more "affordable homes" are likely to backfire, Winchester City Council has heard. Housing consultants, Adams Integra, published the findings in a report requested by the authority. Conservatives have attacked the ruling Liberal-Democrat
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Recognise him?
Winchester police are keen to speak to the man pictured in this CCTV image. They believe he may be able to help after cash was stolen from vending machines at Peter Symonds' College, Winchester. Officers say that at around 5.30pm on Tuesday, February
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Otterbourne May Fair
Spring showers failed to dampen enthusiasm at Otterbourne's May Fair on Monday. There were over 500 visitors at the event, which was held in the grounds of Cranbury Park, home of Major Nigel Chamberlayne-Macdonald and his wife, Penelope. The big crowds
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GIRL, 6, DIES IN HOLIDAY TRAGEDY
A HAMPSHIRE girl has died in a car crash while on holiday in America. Six-year-old Amisha Joshi had dreamed of meeting Mickey Mouse at Disneyworld in Florida. She and her family, from Hedge End, had been nearing the end of their two-week holiday when
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Fire wrecks squat
A DERELICT house was severely damaged after it was engulfed by fire in Southampton yesterday. Four fire engines were rushed in to tackle the blaze at the house, a former tyre shop in Portswood Road. It is not yet known how the fire started, but neighbours
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Alarm at under-age booze sale figures
MORE than 40 per cent of off-licences in Hampshire sold alcohol to under-18s, an alarming survey revealed. The county's trading standards team enlisted the help of under-age volunteers who were taken to outlets to try to buy booze. Just under 60 shops
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Don't ride on wrong side of the law
CYCLISTS caught riding dangerous bikes face a new choice from today - get it fixed or pay up. Riders will have the chance to take their bikes in for repairs instead of being issued with a £30 fine under the new scheme. It will target cyclists who flout
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School building marks new era
TEST Valley School at Stockbridge is about to see an exciting new era dawn when its £2.1 million buildings open their doors to pupils and staff. A modern sports hall and language block will be welcome additions to the school courtesy of a Hampshire County
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Traders feel the pinch
SOME retailers believe their worst fears are quickly being realised following the closure of Andover High Street to traffic. Juliana Sinclair, whose daughter runs Pennies of Andover knitting, haberdashery and crafts shop in Shaws Walk, just off the High
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Winchester City FC add League Cup to their trophy cabinet
Winchester City completed a Wessex League 'double' with this comfortable win over their Wiltshire opponents at Lymington & New Milton's Fawcett's Field ground on Bank Holiday Monday. First half goals from Ian Mancey and Mark Blake were enough for
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Anyone for tennis?
TWO new tennis courts have been opened at Tidworth Leisure Centre - after a three-year wait. The courts were in the original plans for the £10 million leisure centre but outdoor tennis had to be shelved for financial reasons when the building was under
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And they're off on the tour...
THE first event in the Test Valley Tour Spring Road Route got off to a great start with hot spring sunshine and more than 500 riders. The ride which started at Longstock Park Nursery, part of the Leckford Estate owned and run by the John Lewis Partnership
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All pay attention! I name this ship. . .
THE Queen, royal princesses, film stars and television personalities have all sent the traditional bottle of champagne crashing as they named ships in Southampton, but for the first time ever a teacher has been chosen to do the honours tomorrow. Kathy
