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Newport slide to another defeat
WHILE Fleet Town celebrated their first Ryman Division 1 win at Croydon last night, the picture remained bleak over at Newport IoW, where John Linington's side drew another blank in their fourth league defeat in a row. Yet again the rock-bottom Islanders
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SAINTS 1 - BOLTON 2
STEVE WIGLEY'S time in charge of Saints could hardly have got off to a worse start. They conceded a goal in seven minutes and were 2-0 down after 26 at home to Bolton. Chants of 'sack the board' ringing around the ground were hardly a huge endorsement
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Lunch club plea
HAMBLE Community Sports College is looking for two people to help out with their Hamble Youth Centre Lunch Club. The staff would work for one hour, three days a week during term time with youngsters aged between 13 and 16. Training is available. For more
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Figures look good as accountants celebrate
THIS company has just accounted for ten years of success. Winchester Business and Accounting Services, founded by Sarah Chadbourne in 1994, provides business and accounting services to small and medium sized enterprises within a 20- mile radius of its
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Winner takes all game tomorrow
Upper Clatford v Paultons II Upper Clatford continued their impressive winning streak with a comprehensive win over Paultons II. After losing the toss, Clatford were sent into bat on a day that was to be dominated by the batsmen. Clatford's openers M
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Last ball drama at a wet Penton
Penton v Highfield At 9.30 on Saturday morning the game could have easily been called off as the wicket was damp to say the least. But two centuries and a couple of fifties warranted playing Penton's final home game of the season against Highfield. Losing
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Tied game means one win needed
St Mary Bourne v Hartley Wintney ST MARY Bourne's Jekyll and Hyde form continued with a battling performance at home to promotion chasing Hartley Wintney. Losing the toss, Mick Mumford's home side were invited to bat and were quickly on the ropes with
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Revenge is sweet as 'Port return to winning ways
Amport v Hythe and Dibden Amport returned to winning ways with an excellent home win against Hythe and Dibden catapulting them to 12th in County 2. The winning margin of six wickets gives the impression of a comfortable victory, however in reality the
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Vodd Squad and Annie's Lot take darts titles
THE SOUTHAMPTON Arms' Vodd Squad scooted past June's Mob by beating the Welly 4-1 and 5-0 in their rearranged fixtures to take top spot. In Section Two Wild Cats led all season but were pipped at the post by Annie's Lot in the final game. In Section Three
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Good win for Longparish birthday boy
Chawton v Longparish FOR their last away match of the season Barker, Son and Isherwood sponsored Longparish travelled to Chawton and, after losing the toss, were invited to bat on a damp and slow pitch. Openers Paul Blackmore and Paul White got the innings
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Test Valley kick off partnership in fine style
The Junior championships took place at Test Valley Golf Club on Friday, ending a week in which sponsorship of the junior section was secured from HSBC. John Hibberd from HSBC joined the juniors before their match against Mapledurham to present them with
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Lorry jam mayhem
RUSH hour traffic chaos hit Romsey when a lorry got stuck under a railway bridge yesterday. The vehicle got stuck under the low bridge at Great Bridge on the A3057 Stockbridge Road at about 5.30pm. Traffic came to a standstill while the vehicle was cleared
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Sob story cons staff
A woman who claimed her twin babies had just died in order to con cash from a Winchester supermarket is being hunted by police. After walking into the 24-hour Tesco store in Winnall, in the early hours of Tuesday, the brazen thief browsed before helping
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We had to live in our car
THEY are a pleasant young couple. The sort you would be happy to meet and chat with in the street. Yet for two months this year, Andrew Minchington, 19, and his partner Charlene Thompson, 18, were forced to spend their weekends sleeping rough in Andrew's
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Another hiccup in hospital saga
Closure of The Mount Hospital, Bishopstoke, won't be brought further forward after all. Wednesday, September 15th, is when its remaining elderly patients - those who can't be discharged or found places at residential homes - move to a temporary ward at
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Police alert as pensioner falls victim to ponytailed trickster
Two teenagers stole cash and jewellery after tricking their way into a pensioner's home. It happened at Park Road, Winchester, on Friday when the woman, who is in her eighties, opened her door to a ponytailed girl who asked to borrow a pen and paper.
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Jumping for joy!
IT'S another record-breaking year! Thousands of 16-year-olds are set to celebrate after schools across Southampton and Hampshire achieved some of their best GCSE results ever. But for any party-going teenagers thinking of heading for the pub, it's time
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We're ready for learning things early
THE end of the summer holidays might be near but a group of 30 boys has already returned to school more than a week early. They were all chosen to take part in a summer school at St George's Catholic School for boys in Southampton. All this week, the
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£150,000 to keep children in school
IT HAS one of the highest truancy rates in Southampton. Now Millbrook Comm-unity School is about to launch a £150,000 project to keep youngsters in lessons. Nearly two per cent of pupils at the Green Lane secondary school skipped classes in 2003, making
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Windfall helps home with food counter
A CASH windfall is helping Netley Waterside House to serve up food glorious food. The house, overlooking Southampton Water, is owned by the Winged Fellowship Trust - a national charity offering breaks for disabled people and their carers. A donation of
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Bid to find homes for youngsters leaving care
SOCIAL services bosses at Southampton City Council have launched an appeal for people who are willing to find a room for young people leaving care. The Supported Lodgings Scheme is looking for people who can offer youngsters over the age of 16 a room
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CRICKET: Donaldson's giant century
South Wilts II. (210 for 7) lost to Trojans (306 for 7) by 96 runs Southern Electric Premier League - Division 3 TROJANS staged a remarkable comeback on Saturday, coming back from the loss of two wickets for no runs and five wickets in the first ten overs
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CRICKET: St Cross survival thwarts Hursley
Southern Electric Premier League - Division 2 Hursley Park (183 for 6) lost to St Cross Symondians (188 for 7) by 3 wickets HURSLEY Park's dreams of winning the Premier 2 title were dashed when they lost to local rivals St Cross by three wickets in a
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RUGBY UNION: Girls breaking new ground at Winchester
WINCHESTER RFC are heading towards a new season in London Division 3 South-West. After suffering relegation for the second season in a row, they'll find themselves up against some new faces including neighbours Tottonians, Andover and Farnham. Barry Bridgman
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HOCKEY: All change at Winchester
Winchester gearing up for new season NIGEL KING has succeeded Jon Player as chairman of Winchester Hockey Club. Nigel has been an active member of the club since his years at Peter Symonds, as player, coach and umpire. He has represented the Royal Navy
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Sydenhams Wessex League - Division 3: Vintage Mead
Otterbourne 1, Netley Central Sp 1 A HEADER from ex-Eastleigh midfielder Gareth Mead sufficed to separate two well-matched teams at Oakwood Road on Tuesday night. But even Mead's goal was only just allowed to count in a game that had 'nil-nil draw' written
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Netley guided walk
PEOPLE wanting to learn more about the history of the former Royal Victoria Hospital in Netley are being invited to take part in a guided walk, due to take place on the site of the former medical establishment on Tuesday, August 31 at 2pm. Anyone wishing
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: CFF Seine, ro/ro, 0530, 30; Adonia, cruise, 0645, 106; Autopremier, ro/ro, 0730, 203; Cassiopeia Leader, vehicle, 0730, 43; Hual America, ro/ro, 0730, 40; Euro Melody, container, 0800, 204W; Angela J, container, 0900, 204E;
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No fun at the seaside but easy win at Yateley
Overton boss Paul Chambers was full of praise for Hayling United after they had outplayed his side on Saturday. The 4-1 scoreline was a fair result but Chambers has taken some positives out of the day. "They were a good side and were strong all the way
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Power at the double for Whitchurch
WHITCHURCH United went third in what looks to be a very competitive Division Two on Saturday with a gutsy win over United Services Portsmouth at Longmeadow. United boss Jim Macey introduced two new faces for the game as his fledgling squad takes shape
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Top opening stand but still no win for Andover
Andover v Hampshire Academy ANDOVER CC, sponsored by Powells, were hosts to the Hampshire Academy at their final home Southern Electric Premier Cricket League match on Saturday. With all the torrential rain on the Friday the home side worked on the pitch
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Blaize Heads take Swallow's unbeaten run
Week 16 of the Andover Pool Association Summer League, saw the Blaize Heads end the Swallow A's unbeaten record in some style, beating them 6-3 in the Premier Division. With Fred Druce C cruising past Bishops Blaize A 7-2, there's a slim chance the Swallow
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Musical to pack Royal
A TIMELESS musical classic is coming to the Theatre Royal in Winchester later this autumn as Oklahoma hits the stage. Oklahoma is a love story based around two girls each with two suitors of whom one is more 'suitable' than the other. The piece was the
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Prmotion in line for three at town bowls club
THERE could be an excellent end to the bowling season at Andover with three teams on the verge of promotion, two of which are in the Whitchurch and District League. Last week the B team won 3-2 to stay top of Division Two while the A team won 4-1 to stay
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Toys take shape as INTECH provides holiday fun
RAINY days in the summer holidays can often leave parents with a headache when thinking up ways of entertaining their little darlings. But mums and dads struck it lucky with a visit to the INTECH science and technology centre in Winchester this week.
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Glasshouse bid riles residents "HANDS off our wildlife!''
That's the message from a determined group of New Forest protesters who are trying to stop huge glasshouses being built over a patch of greenbelt land. Up to 20 campaigners from Lym-ington and Pennington turned out in force in a bid to halt the controversial
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Doing their level best
Year 11 pupils from Hampshire schools have shown that A-level students are not the only ones to reach the gold standard. At Henry Beaufort, Winchester, 73% of the year achieved the benchmark figure of five or more A*-C grades, 14% above the national average
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Ten years on, Winchester Cathedral wins £86,000 windfall for M3 noise
Winchester Cathedral has won compensation from the Government for disturbance to its hallowed grounds caused by traffic noise from the M3. The Dean and Chapter has received £86,000 from the Highways Agency because properties in The Close are devalued
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Best and worst in Guildhall's league table
Winchester City Council has published a table showing which councillors have the best - and the worst - record for attending meetings over the last year. The table shows that, on average, councillors attended 38 meetings for which they were entitled to
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Full alert for Fawley fire
Firecrews were rallied from across the county on Tuesday after a blaze broke out at Fawley oil refinery, whose own response team was joined by over 50 firefighters after fire broke out in one of its oil-processing units. A spokesman for Hampshire Fire
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On the surface, it's dangerous
The state of a road in Winchester is so bad, it's an accident waiting to happen, according to one Winchester resident. Paul Goodwin, who lives just off Teg Down Meads, Weeke, says part of the spur road outside his home is breaking up and is a danger to
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Rubbish row 'not racist'
A restaurant-owner and residents are at loggerheads over rubbish. The residents, in Eastgate Street, Winchester, claim it is piled outside the Charles House restaurant, that it smells and attracts wasps. But proprietor, Anita Hui (46), claims she and
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Bernie's perfect display
Bernie Sheppard, of Mitford Road, Alresford, has scooped the top prize in Winchester City Council's best front garden competition. He and his wife, Helen, who have lived in Alresford for 45 years, keep their display in top form by deadheading and feeding
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Colour her world
The work of photographer, Rachel Fish, is currently on display at The View, in Bridge Street, Winchester. The shop front is used for the display of work by artists and students living in the area. Rachel graduated in Fine Art Printmaking from Manchester
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More houses? You decide
HOUSING on a Southampton estate's open space? You decide. That is the decision by members of the Outer Shirley Regeneration board, who last night batted the controversial issue back to Millbrook residents. They have vowed to only support building on open
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Clowning around . . .
CHILDREN from Sarisbury Green spent the morning making miniature clowns, acrobats and big top tents in a circus-themed art workshop. The workshop, held at Brookfield Community School in Brook Lane, was one of a series held during the school holidays to
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Workers' unrest at cigarette factory
WORKERS at the Southampton factory of cigarette giant British American Tobacco are to vote over whether to walk out over pay. A survey of about 700 union members at the 26-acre factory in Regents Park revealed an "overwhelming majority" backed industrial
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Bowled over...but still stumped for funds
THEY haven't won a single game in their first season. But members of one of Hampshire's newest cricket teams have been bowled over by the demand to join their ranks. The Bird in the Hand Activity Centre's cricket club in Winchester are now vowing not
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Lure of the Rings brings children to library
YOUNGSTERS at a Southampton library enjoyed the mystical world of Middle Earth during a special workshop. Burgess Road Library hosted Lord of the Rings games and reading sessions to encourage children to visit libraries more often. Another session is
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Wedding saviour Linda helps again
SHE'S the mystery Good Samaritan who rushed a stranded bride to her wedding. As the Daily Echo discovered, it's not the first time she's jumped in her car to ferry someone to a venue last minute. Linda Dent was in her front garden in Bartley, in the New
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Cypriots in mourning for Uncle George
MICHAEL George Hannides, one of the Greek Cypriot community's most respected members and leading representatives in Southampton, has died aged 90. It was more than 60 years ago that Mr Hannides, known by many as Uncle George, first established George's
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Museum pieces for time capsule
FOUR pupils from Newtown School joined the Mayor of Gosport Councillor Keith Edwards for a visit to the Royal Submarine Museum to choose items to be placed in the Gosport 800 time capsule which was buried yesterday. Brothers Tony and David Chilton and
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New fear over future of Daedalus airbase
FAREHAM Council leader Sean Woodward fears the government may still have plans to develop a former naval base into an asylum centre. The Home Office yesterday denied claims that they have a renewed interest in acquiring the former HMS Daedalus airbase
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Library prepares to open a new chapter
CHANDLER'S Ford bookworms who have been without a library since the beginning of the month are to get a new temporary base. Shutters went up on the library at Oakmount Road on August 7 as a £169,000 makeover scheme swung into action. Eastleigh carnival
