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Udal: I want to play on five more years
SHAUN UDAL wants to play for Hampshire for five more years. Off-spinner Udal is out of contract at the end of this season along with Derek Kenway, Lawrie Prittipaul and James Hamblin. But he has already been told that he will be offered a new contract
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Hellboy (12a)
RON Perlman stars in this comic book adaptation as a big red demon, raised from infancy after being conjured up by the Nazis during the war, who grows up to become a defender against the forces of darkness. John Hurt and Selma Blair join him in the fight
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A Cinderella Story (PG)
THERE'S something so cosmically wonderful about a person surnamed Duff churning out movies which are exactly that! The headlines are there written for you - and for Hilary Duff's outing in this film, they've been understandably harsher than Simon Cowell
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B&Q staff count cost of pay fault
THOUSANDS of workers across Hampshire found they hadn't been paid yesterday because of a bodged job by the banking system at DIY giant B&Q. The company did not reveal how many workers were affected but about 2,000 employees at the firm's split-site
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Fat Face denies floatation rumour
SOUTH coast ski and surf-wear specialists Fat Face has denied rumours it is to float, saying it was concentrating on growing the business for now. But the finalists in the Daily Echo backed Hampshire Business Awards admit a stock market entry could be
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It's an untimely injury for McFarlane
THERE'S a cloud hanging over the Swanmore-based BikeIt Dixon Yamaha motocross team after their number one rider Andrew McFarlane crashed heavily and hurt himself during qualifying for the Grand Prix of Europe at Gaildorf in Germany. The Australian broke
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Cup hope slides away from James
JAMES HILLIER saw his last remaining hopes of claiming the Virgin Mobile Yamaha R6 Cup go crashing at Cadwell Park on Monday. The young Winchester rider, pictured right, needed a win to keep his championship hopes alive, but he fell on the second lap,
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In brief...
A round-up of this week's motorsport news Eastleigh driver Shane Kelly stayed third in the national ARP Formula 3 Championship with another podium finish at Oulton Park. Kelly qualified fifth on the grid but made up two places before the first bend. He
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Opposition mounts to taller phone mast
PHONE mast opponents in Winchester say they are deeply concerned at plans to allow operator 3 to increase the size of a mast in the city. Hutchison 3G has won permission to buildup their current mast at the Teg Down Reservoir site on Sarum Road from 15m
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Take a barracks tour with expert Huw
A TOUR of a former barracks, pictured, in Winchester by the man who did most to save it is one of the highlights of the forthcoming Heritage Open Days Huw Thomas, a local architect, started the campaign to prevent the demolition of most of Peninsula Barracks
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DIBDEN BID DID COST ABP £45m
THE FAILED plan to build a world class container port at Dibden Bay on Southampton Water cost Associated British Ports (ABP) nearly £45m, it was revealed today. That was the amount spent by the port group on preparing its ambitious blueprint and presenting
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Setting sail with a wind turbine 'first'
EASTLEIGH Council is setting sail with a pioneering wind turbine initiative which will provide cost-cutting green power for one of its major country park visitor attractions. Last night councillors gave the go-ahead to build a 12.45-m high turbine at
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I couldn't save dad from wasp swarm
A DAUGHTER has described how she battled in vain to save her father's life after he was stung by a swarm of wasps. Farmer Colin Marlow, 56, was stung four or five times after disturbing a wasps' nest while dismantling a shed at the family smallholding
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Art workshop draws the crowds
WANNABE artists were trying their hands at creating masterpieces at the Community Gallery, St Mary's Church. A day was organised by Southampton Art Society to coincide with their current exhibition at the venue. Members of the public got a chance to paint
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Celebrate in style at the Turner Sims
THE Turner Sims Concert Hall has decided to celebrate its 30th anniversary season in style. The music venue is thinking big for its jazz season line-up, with big names, big sounds and big reputations. The season includes appearances by legends Sam Rivers
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DIBDEN BID DID COST ABP £45m
THE FAILED plan to build a world class container port at Dibden Bay on Southampton Water cost Associated British Ports (ABP) nearly £45m, it was revealed today. That was the amount spent by the port group on preparing its ambitious blueprint and presenting
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Four reasons for Fareham to celebrate
A MAJOR civic celebration event to commemorate four significant events in Fareham's history is being mooted for next year. The council wants to mark the opening of the £30m Market Quay development, the 25th anniversary of HMS Collingwood receiving the
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League racing underway with a five-miler
THE opening contest in the ten-event Hampshire Road Race League starts with the Overton 5-mile this Saturday (2.30pm). About 500 runners are expected on the start line at Overton Recreation Ground. The 2004 League winners in both the men's and women's
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Crouch was a great signing if this is how the future turns out!
AS Saints look like facing a long hard struggle in the Premiership they may well decide Sir Clive Woodward's rugby know-how is just the thing to turn their season around. If the master of the 'odd-shaped ball' game was put in charge of the Saints squad
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SAINTS DISCUSS SIR CLIVE'S ROLE
RUPERT LOWE has admitted that Sir Clive Woodward's involvement at Saints will be discussed at tomorrow's board meeting. Sir Clive has attended three of Saints' four matches this season as Lowe's guest. The man who guided England to rugby World Cup glory
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Pantomime will be a Britt of all right
FUNNY, friendly and full of heart - the annual traditional family pantomime at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre returns this year with a well-loved story and a Hollywood legend. Aladdin runs from December 10 until January 9 and welcomes Britt Ekland,
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Show goes all the way
THE West End and Broadway smash hit musical The Full Monty shimmies its way onto the stage at the New Victoria Theatre this month. The film that stormed the UK box office and went on to become the most successful British screen comedy has now become an
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Eastleigh list three players
THREE of Eastleigh's senior players are approaching the end of the road at the Sparshatts Stadium. Tyronne Bowers, Neil Davis and former Saints trialist Robbie Matthews have all been transfer-listed in the wake of the bank holiday weekend, which brought
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Totton win spot duel
AFC TOTTON fought through a marathon FA Cup replay at home to Whitehawk last night to book their preliminary round passage to Peacehaven & Telscombe this Saturday. After forcing a 1-1 draw in Sussex, Stuart Ritchie's men were held 2-2 after 90 minutes
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Warne to stay skipper
HAMPSHIRE are hopeful of having Shane Warne as captain for the first half of next season. Warne has confirmed that he wants to captain Hampshire before next year's Ashes series. He said: "I have a busy schedule this winter, starting with the Test series
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Rose Bowl set for top action
HAMPSHIRE are gearing up for hosting five matches in this month's ICC Champions Trophy. The Rose Bowl has been selected to host four group matches and a semi-final in what is the second most important event in international one-day cricket. India set
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: CFF Seine, ro/ro, 0530, 30; OOCL Quingdao, container, am, 207; Little Star, general, 1330, 102/3; Aegean Leader, ro/ro, 1930, 43; Euro Melody, container, tba, Con Term. Today's Principal Sailings: P&O Nedlloyd Vespucci,
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District awash with colour
THE winners have been announced in this year's hotly contested annual battle to find the best gardens in the Winchester district. The city council's Best Front Gardens competition, which attracts scores of entries each year, is only open to council tenants
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Meticulous worker unlawfully killed
A LORRY driver killed a council worker when he failed to see his brightly-lit van parked at the side of a road in the New Forest. Robert Murray died from multiple injuries after his yellow box van was struck from behind by a lorry which had been travelling
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Choose best route for this worthy cause
NEW Forest residents are being urged to help raise thousands of pounds for terminally ill patients. Cyclists and walkers are needed to take part in the 2004 Oakhaven Hospice Bike and Hike Charity Challeng on Sunday, October 3. Organised with the Forestry
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HEARTLESS
A HAMPSHIRE man who donated a kidney and even gave up his bed to help save the life of his ex-wife now faces losing his home. Charitable Brian Munson, who has now been diagnosed with bowel cancer, faces a bleak future because Southampton City Council
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The city salutes Olympic medal winner
THE only thing making a splash in Southampton was the flowing champagne when Olympic medallist Pete Waterfield returned to a hero's welcome after his success in Athens. After a civic reception hosted by the city's mayor Dennis Harryman, Pete was greeted
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Unlawful killing verdict on road death
A LORRY driver killed a council worker when he failed to see his brightly-lit van parked at the side of a road in the New Forest. Robert Murray of Northerwood Avenue, Lyndhurst, died from multiple injuries after his yellow box van was struck from behind
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Rotary answers Darfur aid plea
LIFE-SAVING equipment is to be shipped out from Hampshire to desperate refugees sheltering in the makeshift camps of Darfur in the Sudan. Members of the Rotary clubs of Chandler's Ford and Itchen Valley together with Southampton Clausentium have answered
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Bitterne society debunks history
HISTORY is more or less bunk Henry Ford famously once said. But George Santayana replied that "those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it". There's no doubting where thriving Bitterne Local History Society stands on the issue having recently
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More great music is heading for the Island
THE Isle of Wight's reputation as a home of great music seems to be growing all the time. Not only has it seen the welcome return of the Isle of Wight Festival and the forthcoming all new Bestival Festival but it has also seen the resurrection of Ventnor
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Village's jubilee clock the target of vandalism
A SPATE of vandalism in Bishop's Waltham culminated with damage to the village's £13,000 jubilee showpiece clock. Villagers, businesses and the parish council all contributed towards the four-faced custom-made clock in St George's Square. Now all eight
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Hardley pair bring home national medals
THREE Hardley Runners competed in the British Duathlon Championships at Olney in Buckinghamshire and brought back two national medals. Louise Gould, Mick Anglim and Steve Freeman took part in the Age Group Championships which were staged at Emberton Country
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Setting sail with a wind turbine 'first'
EASTLEIGH Council is setting sail with a pioneering wind turbine initiative which will provide cost-cutting green power for one of its major country park visitor attractions. Last night councillors gave the go-ahead to build a 12.45-m high turbine at
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Planning performance falling short
EASTLEIGH Council is on report for failing to hit government targets for the speed of deciding planning applications. Only 67 per cent of all planning applications were determined in eight weeks in 2003/04 compared with the government target of 80 per
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Dibden Bay bid cost ABP £45m
ASSOCIATED British Ports (ABP), owners and operators of Southampton Docks have reported an underlying group pre-tax profit of more than £65 million for the first six months of 2004, up seven per cent compared with 2003. Although still smarting over the
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Wigley shares the supporters' fears
STEVE WIGLEY has answered frustrated fans who believe a creative midfielder should have been the summer transfer priority. Saints have brought in defenders Jelle van Damme, Alaeddine Yahia and Andreas Jakobsson, industrious Swedish midfielder Mikael Nilsson
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Time to look again at Saints' policies
SO what sort of summer transfer window has it been for Saints? Overall, it's difficult to argue that the squad is now stronger than it was at the end of the season. Jelle van Damme, Mikael Nilsson, Peter Crouch, Andreas Jakobsson and Alaeddine Yahia have
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Fun Friday
AFTER the laughter heaven of its comedy festival in July, Newbury has since had little to titter about, thanks to an unusually wet August. However, Jongleurs on the Road returns to its regular monthly slot at The Corn Exchange this Friday, at 7.45pm.
