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Kemp aims for more goals
PLAYER-manager Graham Kemp is hoping an injection of frontline pace will hasten Brockenhurst's rise up the Sydenhams Wessex League. Although Kemp made the Badgers a far tighter defensive unit when transforming them from basement no-hopers to top-half
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: Patriot, vehicle, 0100, 40; Berit L, general, 0330, 102/3; Nedlloyd Oceania, container, 0330, 205; Nobleza, ro/ro, 0430, 202; CFF Solent, ro/ro, 0530, 25 link; Autofreighter, ro/ro, 0730, 201; Montlhery, ro/ro, 0730, 203; Jingu
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MELTDOWN
PRIME Minister Tony Blair was sent a stark message from voters in Hampshire today. The Labour Party failed to gain a single seat in two major council elections in the county that have so far declared results this morning. And in Eastleigh the party lost
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Tory steal
THE Conservative Party has strengthened its stranglehold on Fareham Council after stealing three seats from the Lib-Dems and keeping Labour frozen out. Its boldest gain came in the former Lib-Dem stronghold of Fareham South where first time councillor
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Victory for common or garden sense!
A PENSIONER, whose efforts to bring a splash of colour to his street every year were under threat from a council ban, is today celebrating a victory for common sense after officials backed down. Peter Andow, 70, plants bulbs and carefully tends to the
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Isle of Wight Festival
TODAY sees the start of the sixth Isle of Wight Festival, even though the first was all the way back in 1968. Although compared to other festivals this is just a handful, the Isle of Wight Festival can still boast of having had performances from some
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Tory steal
THE Conservative Party has strengthened its stranglehold on Fareham Council after stealing three seats from the Lib Dems and keeping Labour frozen out. Its boldest gain came in the former Lib Dem stronghold of Fareham South where first time councillor
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Bramley
CMS and church summer fair: Please remember the changed date - Saturday, July 17, from 2pm to 4pm. Also, the venue has changed. It is now at the British Legion ground. All the usual stalls will be there, with bargains on the plant, white elephant and
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Brighton Hill
JUMBLE sale at Brighton Hill Community Association: On May 22, the jumble sale, organised by older people raised £92. Well done to everyone. TAXIS and hire cars: What is the difference? My questions were answered on May 26 by the Basingstoke and Deane
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Brookvale
LAST Saturday: At 3Cs coffee morning in the village hall, several members of the new committee acquainted themselves with this monthly social. During the get-together, Brookvale Lottery numbers were drawn for the month of May. The winners, who will each
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Hook
DON'T miss the Hartley Wintney Festival tomorrow: This will be the 13th festival and is run by Hart Rotary Club in association with Hook and Odiham Lions Club. It will be opened at 12.30pm by Helen James, of Meridian TV, on Oak Common. Along with all
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Tadley
TREACLE fair: Last Sunday was truly a magnificent day. The event was opened by the borough mayor, Cllr Gerry Traynor. The weather was very good and the arena events went very well. It was also nice to see some of our old Tadley firemen from years gone
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Disabled car parking fury
Sir.-I wish to register my reaction to having to pay for disabled car parking at Basingstoke hospital. I have recently acquired a disabled "blue badge", through long-standing medical conditions and increasing age. That does not mean my mental capacity
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County runs safety scheme
Sir.-Re: "Speed limits will not work" (Friday Gazette, May 28). S Dale urges Hampshire County Council to "get real" and spend money on road safety education, namely the Edge 44 initiative to improve motorcycling safety across the county. I'm pleased to
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Fantastic event
Sir.-The charity ice hockey game between the Cougars and New York Blue Liners was fantastic, and we had a good turnout. My husband, Andy, plays for the Cougars and, on behalf of both teams, we would like to thank everybody who donated to our cause. We
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Yoann helps French to glory
SAINTS youngster Yoann Folly has emerged as a star of the Toulon Tournament. The 19-year-old midfielder has been impressive as the French under-23 side won the event by beating Sweden in the final yesterday. Folly, who played the last nine Premiership
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Anniversary show
BASINGSTOKE Male Voice Choir (BMVC) returns to the Haymarket Theatre, Basingstoke, this month with a very special event in its 40th anniversary year. After the highly successful Anvil Concert celebrating St George's Day and marking the start of the choir's
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CONNIE AND CARLA (12A)
MY BIG Fat Greek Wedding was always going to be a hard act to follow for it's star and writer Nia Vardalos. But with Connie and Carla she has more than exceeded herself, proving that she's no one hit - nor one joke - wonder. Connie and Carla is a warm
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Winchester looking for Rich pickings from BAT
WINCHESTER City have revived their interest in BAT frontman Richard Gregory. The FA Vase winners have invited the 19-year-old Hedge End lad for pre-season training after failing to woo him to the Denplan City Ground last season. The news comes as no surprise
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Annie
WE'VE all heard of those dedicated performers who suffer for their art. How about one who shaves for it? David Curtis, 37, from Chandler's Ford sacrificed his mop of dark hair to become completely bald in preparation for his role with Southern Theatre
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Lib Dems in control but Tories gain seats
SOUTHAMPTON'S Conservatives were celebrating today after stealing two council seats from Labour and the Liberal Democrats in the city's local election. Labour's Simon Letts lost his Freemantle ward to Tory Michael Ball and the Lib Dems' Anne Work lost
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Enjoy a sea trip and save wartime vessels
PEOPLE are being given the opportunity of a trip on the Solent while helping to protect the future of a priceless collection of wartime vessels. Visitors to the British Military Powerboat Trust tomorrow can enjoy a ride on a boat that can be described
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It was a day to remember
Many Hampshire members of the Normandy Veterans Association went to France last weekend to mark the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings... SURROUNDED by fields the Gothic chateau of Fountain Etoupefour stands out above the trees. But for Hampshire
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Baird aims to pile the pressure on Eastleigh!
FORMER Dell striker Ian Baird is helping to spread the word for Havant & Waterlooville in the 'enemy' camp of Southampton. The 40-year-old, who made 21 starts for Saints before carving out a career with Leeds, Portsmouth and Middlesbrough, has joined
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Exeter boss: I'll give City skipper a chance
EXETER CITY boss Eamonn Dolan is set to take a closer look at Winchester City skipper Danny Smith -- after the tough-tackling midfielder wrote the Grecians' chief a letter. The former Cherries plaer is seeking a move up the non-league pyramid and has
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Baird aims to pile the pressure on Eastleigh!
FORMER Dell striker Ian Baird is helping to spread the word for Havant & Waterlooville in the 'enemy' camp of Southampton. The 40-year-old, who made 21 starts for Saints before carving out a career with Leeds, Portsmouth and Middlesbrough, has joined
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Specialist treatment for sporting injuries
AS WE all try to maintain healthy active lifestyles, sports medicine is becoming an increasingly important care technique. Sports medicine is the medical care of illness, utilising exercise programmes and also the medical care of problems, injuries and
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Stadium hosts law seminar
THE LATEST developments in employment law were explained at a packed seminar in Saints' St Mary's Stadium. More than 100 business people and human resources specialists filled the Terry Paine Suite for the Employment Law Update 2004 Daily Echo editor
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New rugby deals for club sponsors
BASINGSTOKE RFC's two major backers are renewing their vital support in sponsorship deals that will deliver a substantial five-figure financial boost to the club. The B J Champion group of companies, and FX Management Services, this week announced their
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Kemp aims for more goals
PLAYER-manager Graham Kemp is hoping an injection of frontline pace will hasten Brockenhurst's rise up the Sydenhams Wessex League. Although Kemp made the Badgers a far tighter defensive unit when transforming them from basement no-hopers to top-half
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Winchester looking for Rich pickings from BAT
WINCHESTER City have revived their interest in BAT frontman Richard Gregory. The FA Vase winners have invited the 19-year-old Hedge End lad for pre-season training after failing to woo him to the Denplan City Ground last season. The news comes as no surprise
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Jump Dance Festival
THE latest offering from The Point in Eastleigh is a dance extravaganza, which will involve up to 5,000 people in dances, workshops and audiences. This impressive and exciting event, Jump, will have everything from Pilates and Salsa to Urban Classics
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Vital surgery goes well for Josh, 12
A CRUCIAL transplant operation aimed at saving the life of a 12-year-old Hampshire boy has gone smoothly, doctors say. Yesterday's bone marrow transplant, which saw stem cells from Allison Hartley injected into her son Joshua, was successful, said Dr
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Now you see it - now you don't. . .
PEAK-time cover is to be slashed at one of Southampton's busiest fire stations in a bid to meet new response times. For six months from September, a fire engine from Redbridge station, at the heart of a city estate, will be sent 12 miles away to Winchester
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City leads the great getaway
SUN, sea, and sangria. The people of Southampton want it - and they want it up to five times a year. And, more so than many other cities in the country, they are hopping on a plane over to resorts in Spain, France and Greece to get it. Results of a survey
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Claim a share in £10,000
A LITTLE extra cash would make their dreams come true. The children pictured above, their parents and playgroup leaders are the first contenders in our Make it Happen Awards scheme. The Daily Echo and Combined Insurance Make it Happen Awards give all
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Fun in the sun
IT was a dream come true for hundreds of Hampshire children as they enjoyed an all-expenses-paid trip to Paultons Park. More than 1,000 youngsters with special needs or from disadvantaged backgrounds had fun on rides and amusements at the Ower fun park
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Power in the Park: Javine
STRANGLEY, it's the losers of television talent shows who seem to be the winners, with the success stories of Lemar, Liberty X and now Javine. After just missing out making the five finalists, who became Girls Aloud, on the television show Popstars: the
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Election day dirty tricks allegation
AN alleged dirty tricks campaign ahead of today's election result could see two bitter political rivals end up face-to-face in court. Independent councillor Ashley Goodall has instructed solicitors to instigate libel proceedings against Conservative Roger
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Chineham
PARISH council: The next meeting is on Monday. This will be the first full one under the chairmanship of Martin Adams. Apart from that modest change, the routine remains as before - the meeting starts at 7.45pm with the public session at approximately
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Godfrey notches up 50 years' service
EASTLEIGH Tory group leader Godfrey Olson is to notch up an amazing half-century of service on the council following his re-election to the authority last night. Councillor Olson stormed to victory in the Hiltingbury East ward notching up a 610-vote majority
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Cliddesden
COFFEE morning and whist drive: On Monday, there is a coffee morning in the Millennium Village Hall, from 10.30am until noon, and on Thursday, there's a whist drive, starting at 7.15pm, also in the hall. ST LEONARD'S Church: Tomorrow, from 10.30am to
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Ellisfield/Farleigh
WHAT a weekend: Farleigh looked at its very best for the Carriage Driving Trials. The estate made a superb and sumptuous setting for an event that's both exciting and very elegant. A full report next week. D-DAY anniversary: Sadly, my report for last
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Hatch Warren
SATURDAY Fun Club: The next children's Fun Club is on June 19, from 10am to noon, at the community centre. The Fun Club is designed for children of primary school age who can come along and join in with lots of creative fun and activities. All places
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Oakley
SUMMER fayre: At Oak Lodge Nursing Home on Sunday, June 20. There will be stalls offering bric-a-brac, home-made cakes, nearly-new clothes, soft toys, crafts and a tombola. A raffle will also be held with many prizes, including a first prize of a meal
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Pamber Heath
BIBLE exhibition: Following on from The Bible exhibition, held this week in Pamber Heath Gospel Hall, a series of gospel meetings commence at the same venue on Sunday, and continue every evening at 7.45pm, up to and including Sunday, June 20. The speaker
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Kingsclere
BUSY Bees summer fete: At the Scout Hut, Strokins Road, tomorrow, from 2pm to 4pm. Friends of Kingsclere School summer fete: At the school on Saturday, June 26, from 2pm to 4pm. We are promised a large choice of new events and activities, and the grand
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Oakridge/South View
OAKRIDGE Centre: A new site office has now been set up just within the car parking area of the Oakridge Centre. The centre manager is David Cobb, who can be contacted on 01256 462032. LITTER: Although the litter wardens are doing excellent work, it does
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Old Basing
SUMMER fayre: This is the big bash for the Old Basing schools. It starts at 1.30pm, tomorrow, in the grounds of St Mary's Church of England Junior School. The raffle looks excellent with a dishwasher as the main prize and a balloon ride as the second.
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Rotherwick
IT MUST be fete! A lot is happening all around us this week, starting with our neighbour Hartley Wespall's summer fete on Sunday, from 2pm, on The Green. There's free parking opposite for all those ready to enjoy the fun. Attractions range from the dog
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Sherfield-on-Loddon
VILLAGE of the Year: Representatives from village groups and activities were at the hall last Saturday, when judges from "Hampshire Village of the Year" came to make their assessment. There was lively chatter as they moved around the displays and enjoyed
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Silchester
FETE: Tomorrow, from 1pm, but you can buy your barbecue lunch from 12.30pm. There will be a large number of stalls and both new and old games. Tea will be served in the marquee from 2pm, and there will also be entertainment by Silchester School Band and
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Call for cost to be addressed
Sir.-I write further to the letter in last Friday's Gazette, from S Brown, regarding the cost of the all-in-one ticket for the steam show and Milestones museum. I too was extremely disappointed at the cost of the ticket as we would have loved to have
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Unconvinced over lollipops
Sir.-I believe that giving clubbers a lollipop to suck when leaving clubs and bars, to divert their alcoholic minds from violence, could have a detrimental effect on their health. Firstly, can we guarantee they will actually find their mouths and not
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Football fans warned the roads to victory are lethal
FOOTBALL fans heading to the Euro 2004 Championships should be extra-careful if they plan to drive in Portugal, which is top of the European road death league, warns The AA Motoring Trust. Nearly four times as many people, per head of the population,
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Banbury travel to the Bounty
BASINGSTOKE and North Hants face a big weekend starting tomorrow with the visit of Banbury in the Home Counties League, before they make the trip to Cheam on Sunday in the second round of the Evening Standard Cup. The May's Bounty men came as close as
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Band still flying high
AS A long-term member of '60s group The Yardbirds, Chris Dreja had a few aces up his sleeve when the band broke up for the first time - relying on his trusty ability as a photographer to make a living. "When I discovered the blues, I still took a camera
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BAD EDUCATION
IT SEEMS that drag is the theme of this week's cinematic releases. Not only are the female stars of Connie and Carla dressing up as men pretending to be women but Gael Garcia Bernal, star of Bad Education is also going on for a spot of gender bending.
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CINEMA LISTINGS
Films showing in the Hampshire region until 16th June. ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND (15): Cinematic masterpiece by Charlie Kaufman about a man who decides to have all memories of a relationship erased but changes his mind once the process has
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Have a good old time
FOLLOWING the success of last year's Music Hall at the Haymarket Theatre, Basingstoke, performers led by Helen Watson will again provide entertainment from a bygone age. They will take to the stage of the venue on Saturday, June 26, in a 3pm matinee and
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Norman neighbour
IN ALAN Ayckbourn's The Norman Conquests, the character of Tom is described as "that irritating vet from next door". Tom is played by Anthony Washington (pictured above) and I met up with him at the Haymarket Theatre in Basingstoke. "That's Norman's take
