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Bland loses out by one shot in France
SOUTHAMPTON golfer Richard Bland soared up the European Challenge Tour rankings with a fine second place in France yesterday. The 31-year-old Stoneham clubman fired a final round of 68 to finish just one shot behind Sweden's Johan Axgren in the Challenge
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The ugly side of the beautiful game ...
THE Daily Echo can today reveal the ugly side of the beautiful game continuing to blight grass-roots football throughout Hampshire. Each week on a football pitch somewhere in the county in 2003/04 at least one referee was assaulted. Only last month local
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Last wicket century is a timely boost for Calmore
CALMORE SPORTS pair Paul Cass and Steve Brandes wrote a new chapter in the Southern Electric Premier League record books with an unbroken century partnership - for the last wicket! They shared an undefeated 105-run stand to guide Calmore from almost certain
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Council looks at new ID proposal
THE controversial new national identity card scheme is being considered by Basingstoke council bosses, who have been asked for their views on the proposal by the Government. A council report says the scheme will cover all persons aged 16 or more, legally
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Job cuts at M&S
IT WAS crunch time for M&S boss Stuart Rose today as he unveiled plans to revive the retail giant. His vision may be good news for shareholders - they would see £2.3 billion returned to them, or £1 a share cash back - but staff in some areas would
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Viaduct in spotlight as national treasure
WINCHESTER heritage campaigners are raising the profile of their battle to preserve a unique railway viaduct near the city. The Hockley Viaduct, built in the late 19th century, is believed to be one of the first constructed with a concrete core. The Friends
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Build-up under way to New Forest Show
THE countdown to the New Forest Show has begun. Huge marquees have started springing up on the showground at New Park, Brockenhurst, as officials start the big build-up to this year's event, which opens on July 27. Over the next two weeks staff will work
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Council issues a con man warning
CIVIC chiefs in the New Forest have warned residents to beware after a bogus official tried to con a "vulnerable" householder out of £7,000. A smooth-talking fraudster claiming to work for the district council targeted a 53-year-old man who receives visits
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Review: Your invitation to come dancing . . .
Ballroom, Nuffield Theatre Company at Southampton Guildhall. WITH the renewed interest in 'proper' dancing sparked by the recent BBC TV series Strictly Come Dancing they were bound to be on a winner with Ballroom. And what a good idea for the Nuffield
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Review: The Language of Love, Theatre Royal, Winchester
In a beautifully constructed show featuring poems, letters, prose and prayers, three superb professionals explored the endless aspects of love. Using a convincing variety of accents, Isla Blair and Julian Glover ranged from the classic balcony lovers
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Review: Thought-provoking play performed well
And Then I Opened the Window, Eastleigh Borough Youth Theatre, The Point, Eastleigh DIRECTOR Daniel Clarke makes his Eastleigh debut with this sharply written and thought-provoking play. It is described as a "montage" on the theme of "escape", with the
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Indian police probe new Hannah lead
INDIAN police chiefs are investigating whether the prime suspect in the Hannah Foster murder inquiry has gone into hiding with a religious sect in the north of the country. The new lead has come as Hannah's parents Hilary and Trevor Foster arrive in India
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Thousands run a mile for Sport Relief
THOUSANDS of milers sported their red socks as they raced, jogged or walked down The Avenue in Southampton for Sport Relief. The road was closed to traffic as hundreds of men, women and children paced down the tree-lined route. Staggered start times meant
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Debut scorers
FORMER Wimborne stars Mark Smith (2) and Darren Powell both made goalscoring debuts as Winchester City showed few signs of rustiness in their first preseason friendly at Poole Borough. Fellow new signing Jamie Musselwhite also opened his account as City
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MP to tackle minister on Cold East
MORE than 1,000 people in Fareham have signed a protest petition demanding greater local powers over planning. The local MP, Mark Hoban, will present the Fair Planning for Fareham petition to Parliament on Wednesday. The Tory MP said people were furious
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Volunteers turn dream into reality
VOLUNTEERS have been busy turning pupils' dreams for their playground at Locks Heath Infant School into a reality. A team of 13 teachers, parents and volunteers from the Eastleigh Millennium Volunteers transformed the perimeter fence at the side of the
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Crowds turn out for a Feastleigh
THE SMELL of sizzling sausages combined with the sounds of jazz at Chandler's Ford on Sunday when scores of residents crowded into the grounds of the Hiltonbury Farmhouse Pub to raise money for cancer research. Bishopstoke butcher Les Smith, who has already
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SAINTS REFUSE TO DENY MIDO MOVE
SAINTS have refused to deny reports linking them with a move for Marseilles' Egyptian striker Mido. The player's agent, Cristophe Henrotay, was quoted over the weekend as saying Newcastle and Saints were both interested in bringing the player to England
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Carrick's linked to Saints for £3.5m
SAINTS have been linked with a £3.5m move for West Ham midfielder Michael Carrick. Though the England Under-21 midfielder would be a welcome addition to the St Mary's squad, midfield is one area where Saints are over-burdened with players. They have over
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Crouch's first test a hard one
NEW Saints striker Peter Crouch's first aim at St Mary's will be to win his new teammates over - "everything should fall into place after that." That's the opinion of the man who was once Saints' record signing and who once trained alongside Crouch every
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Tobin in the frame for Olympics place
SPRINTER Robert Tobin put himself in contention for a place in the British team at the Athens Olympics when he lowered his best 400 metres time for the third time this season on Saturday. The 20-year-old Basingstoke and Mid-Hants star clipped another
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Fans blown away by dream match
THE beauty of supporting a non-league football club was clear for all to see on Saturday when a team of loyal fans took on the Basingstoke Town senior side in a unique match that raised £900 for the Camrose coffers. The game was organised as a fundraiser
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Hannah parents say thank you for help
THE PARENTS of murdered Southampton teenager Hannah Foster have personally thanked Indian call handlers who are helping them in their bid to find the man wanted for their daughter's death. Hilary and Trevor Foster have met with 25 workers at a call centre
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Craig picks himself a playmate
SOUTHAMPTON'S singing sensation Craig David has himself another new girlfriend - Playboy Playmate Summer Altice. The city's homegrown R&B star has reportedly dumped his former love interest, 24-year-old South African supermodel Roxy Ingram, who he
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New railings at Titanic church
NEW railings with a modern welded 'seagull' design will be part of ambitious plans to restore one of Southampton's most historic buildings. The scheme to replace railings around Holyrood Church's chancel and the Titanic memorial inside was given the official
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Demolition day for councillor
A DIGGER driver hell-bent on destruction has marked the beginning of work to turn a Hampshire man's dream into a reality. Businessman Richard Jones watched as the councillor who helped him win his planning battle started demolition ahead of the construction
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Rob targets an Olympic slot
ROBERT TOBIN gave himself a fighting chance of relay selection for the Olympics by finishing just outside the medals in yesterday's AAA 400 metres final in Manchester. With many of Britain's former top guns, including Iwan Thomas, Jamie Baulch and Du'aine
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Newton leads Hampshire gold rush
WINCHESTER'S Anna Newton led the gold rush for Hampshire at the English Schools' Track & Field Championships in Gateshead. The Henry Beaufort schoolgirl was one of the first Hampshire athletes in action on Friday and set the standards with a 1.61m
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More stars join line-up for festival
MORE star names have been confirmed for Eastleigh's summer music festival which starts later this month. Leo Sayer, Live Aid co-founder Midge Ure, 80s chart-topper Judie Tzuke, and Graham Gouldman of 10cc will all be performing with The SAS Band (Spike's
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Thousands flock to motor show
THOUSANDS of visitors turned up to drool over acres of gleaming cars over the weekend at this year's Daily Echo Wheels Motor Show. From Honda to Hyundai there were local motoring makes and price ranges on offer to suit every taste and purse at the show
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We did let ourselves down by way we finished
CLUB captain Jason Dodd wants to crown his Saints career with another European adventure. The fullback led the team against Steaua Bucharest in the UEFA Cup last year and is targeting a return to continental competition as the challenge for the forthcoming
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Judo silver for back-to-form player
JUDO player Marissa Laing won a silver medal after a tough under-32kg final in the Northern Home Counties Open at High Wycombe. The 11-year-old Southern Area star from the Paul Jones School of Judo returned to form with some impressive counter-attacking
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Nurse shows a way
BASINGSTOKE skipper Lee Nurse led by example against the fearsome bowling of South African Test ace Mantie Hayward in a gripping encounter at May's Bounty on Saturday. Nurse was the lone home batsman to succeed against the High Wycombe paceman, who has
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And the Red Rose misery goes on ...
HAMPSHIRE have never been closer to beating Lancashire since they last defeated the Red Rose County in a one-day match - in 1986. There will be some frayed nerves in the Hampshire dressing room today. Shaun Udal's side lost by just one run less than 48
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Debut scorers
FORMER Wimborne stars Mark Smith (2) and Darren Powell both made goalscoring debuts as Winchester City showed few signs of rustiness in their first preseason friendly at Poole Borough. Fellow new signing Jamie Musselwhite also opened his account as City
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Watson aiming to leave in real style
SHANE Watson is determined to finish his stint with Hampshire on a winning note after yesterday's dramatic one-run defeat against Lancashire at the Rose Bowl. Watson plays his last games of the season for Hampshire in the Twenty20 Cup, starting against
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Alton now set the pace as leading clubs swap places
IT'S ALL change at the top of Southern Electric Premier League, Division 2, where Lymington lost pole position to Alton and Ventnor have moved into second place. Overnight leaders Lymington came unstuck in the rain at Alton and were eight runs adrift
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Music suite opens
MUSIC and drama students at Hamble Community Sports College can look forward to a better creative environment. The school has just unveiled its new music and drama suite. It's in a completely refurbished building next to the main hall. Included are two
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£5,000 boost for wildlife garden
A HAMPSHIRE community group has been given a much-needed cash boost to help create a beautiful bird, butterfly and scent garden. The Bursledon based Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Activities Centre was awarded £5,000 from DIY giant B&Q at a special
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The age of art
A TALENT for art has given two pensioners the chance to show off their work to a wider audience. Ivan Bellchambers, of Gershwin Court, Basingstoke, and Chloe Willett, of Paddock House, Hook, have both been singled out to exhibit at a gallery in London
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: CFF Solent, ro/ro, 0700, 30; Adonia, passenger, 0700, 106; P&O Nedlloyd Hudson, container, 0930, 207; APL Agate, container, 1300, 205; P&O Nedlloyd Newark, container, 2100, 204 Today's Principal Sailings: NYK Aphrodite
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Landlord critical of high beer prices
A SOUTHAMPTON landlord is urging pub companies to call time on their huge profits and leave more for licensees. Dorchester Arms boss Terry Lennon says he might quit the trade because of the high prices he is forced to buy beer at. He blasted pub companies
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Tracy the new tax advisor
THERE have been some key appointments in Hampshire's bullish business circles - and this is one of them. Tracy Jenkins, pictured, is the new tax advisory director with independent chartered accountants HWB, based at Chandler's Ford, having joined from
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PARKING ON THE BLACK MARKET
WINCHESTER residents are selling parking permits to commuters on the black market. Visitors' parking permits are being secretly sold to people who can save hundreds of pounds by avoiding season ticket charges in council car parks, claims a city councillor
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College plays host to king's enthusiasts
KING Arthur enthusiasts from all over the world will descend for the first time on University College, Winchester next month for a conference. Seen by many as the spiritual home of King Arthur and the location of the Round Table, Winchester is seen as
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Tudor times as mill turns 450
WINCHESTER'S historic City Mill will be celebrating the anniversary of its independence this summer - 450 years after it was given away by the Crown. Queen Mary gave the long-standing mill, pictured above, to the City of Winchester in 1554, to compensate
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No 3G 'tree' mast in our backyard . . .
FURIOUS residents have launched a campaign against plans for a mobile phone mast near homes and a school in the New Forest. Communications company Hutchison 3G UK has angered Brockenhurst families by applying for planning permission to build a 16-metre
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Children mark 150 years of learning
PUPILS at a New Forest school celebrated its 150th anniversary by dressing up in Victorian costumes. Children have been taught at Marchwood Infant School since 1854, thanks to local benefactor Horatio Holloway. Mr Holloway lived at Marchwood Lodge - now
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Time to care for young carers
Census figures show that 175,000 young people are having to look after others - but how many more are having to carry a heavy burden..? AN incredible 175,000 children care for a family member in the UK. The shocking statistic has been revealed following
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Review: Warm-hearted entertainment
Half a Sixpence, Southampton Operatic Society Juniors, Itchen College, Southampton This happiest of musicals is a showcase of musical treats from beginning to end. Joseph Wright is a dynamo as Kipps, giving a performance that bursts with energy and humour
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MATCHES FOR ALL THE HARTLEYS
BONE MARROW matches have now been found for all four Hampshire brothers who suffer from the same rare genetic condition, the Daily Echo can reveal. David and Allison Hartley's sons, Joshua, 12, Nathan, ten, Daniel, eight, and Luke, four, were diagnosed
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LIFE FOR STRING OF SEX ATTACKS
A 60-year-old Hampshire dad is today starting a life sentence following a history of horrific sex attacks on women and young children. Roy Etheredge was jailed after his latest crime - trying to rape a young mother while her child slept in the same room
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We're doing this for our Jo
THEY gathered in memory of a young woman who suffered a terrible death. But Jo's Big Beanie was anything but a sad occasion. More than 220 people yesterday took part in the sponsored walk dedicated to Jo Guy who was strangled by her boyfriend at their
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Soccer contest tribute to Joe
FRIENDS of a nine-year-old sports fanatic who was killed in a road crash will this week be celebrating his life by competing in a memorial football competition. Joe Grice was out with a friend, gathering conkers, when he was involved in a cycling accident
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Fish oils on menu for schoolchildren
MACKEREL, sardines and salmon might not be as tempting to your average six-year-old as sweets, chocolate and biscuits. That's not stopping one Hampshire school from finding out whether fish oils can boost children's brainpower and concentration. Freegrounds
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Review: From the heart - let it go to the heart
Beethoven: Missa Solemnis, Southbank Sinfonia and the Bach Choir, Winchester Cathedral Winchester Festival opened with Beethoven's rarely performed Missa Solemnis, the work which the composer considered his "biggest and most perfect achievement". At the
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Victory in battle to block modern slums
RESIDENTS have won their battle to stop three blocks of flats described as "modern slums" being built close to their Fareham homes - for now. Portsmouth Housing Association has been told to go back to the drawing board over plans for 18 affordable homes
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Bid to build flats
EASTLEIGH planners are being asked for permission to demolish and existing home at 10 Merdon Avenue, Chandler's Ford, and replace it with six two-bed flats and two three-bed maisonettes. The application from Planning System Ltd also includes parking for
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Del boy's side
MANCHESTER United striker Diego Forlan was on target as Uruguay knocked Ecuador out of the Copa America at the weekend. Former Saints striker Agustin Delgado had scored in his country's 6-1 defeat against Argentina last Wednesday but couldn't find the
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Chance to get your voice heard with new fans' group
CALLING all Saints supporters - this is your chance to join a newly-formed fans group. The True Saints Association was being officially launched today, but the Echo revealed last Saturday how it aims to build a 3,000-strong membership inside 12 months
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Craig picks himself a playmate
SOUTHAMPTON'S singing sensation Craig David has himself another new girlfriend - Playboy Playmate Summer Altice. The city's homegrown R&B star has reportedly dumped his former love interest, 24-year-old South African supermodel Roxy Ingram, who he
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New women's leaders in local tennis league
MANYDOWN A are the new leaders in the women's divisions of the Basingstoke and District Tennis League after a 6-2 win over RSF A. Goodworth Clatford A are level on points with Manydown following a 7-1 win over Calleva B, in which Helen Li and Paula Wiseman
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Gym club standards make their mark
THE HIGH standards at Basingstoke Gymnastic Club have impressed two important national sporting authorities in recent weeks. After a year of hard work in putting together their application and submission, the club have received the Gym Mark from the British
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Team of the Week: Hook Footbal Club
HOOK found themselves with the bridemaids tag in the last football season. They finished runners-up in the Basingstoke and District League and were also beaten in two cup finals. Hook are still one of the most successful local sides, having won the premier