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Red-hot Rose can strike oil in Texas
FOLLOWING on from the Olympics, the US Open tennis and the start of cricket's ICC Champions' Trophy, the focus for sports fans across the world this week turns to golf. The Ryder Cup should be as keenly-contested as it ever has been with a strong European
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ICC Champions Trophy: Stars & gripes
THIS was the biggest mis-match that the Rose Bowl has ever seen. World champions Australia took less than three hours to beat a USA team made up of ageing West Indian expatriates by nine wickets. It was entirely predictable. Despite the presence of Ricky
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Wimborne 2 - Gosport Boro 1
WIMBORNE Town wrecked the 100 per cent record of table-toppers Gosport Borough with a 2-1 victory but their celebrations were marred by a horrific injury to midfielder Mark Walker. Walker, making only his second start for the Magpies, fell awkwardly after
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Warne's season is over
SHANE Warne has played his last game of the season for Hampshire. Shaun Udal will captain Hampshire in Warne's absence against lowly Derbyshire at Derby on Thursday, as the county go in search of the 13 points they need to be guaranteed second place in
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Fareham 2 - Downton 1
Fareham kept Downton nailed firmly to the foot of the table by beating the Wiltshire side 2-1 at Cams Alders. Floyd Hamodu's spectacular diving header gave Fareham a second-minute lead but it lasted barely 60 seconds as Danny Alpin equalised after the
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CHARLTON 0 - SAINTS 0
SOMETIMES you need to take a step back before you can move forward and it seems Steve Wigley has managed it. The signing of Andreas Jakobsson and his performance on his debut - and that of the whole Saints team - was a world away from what we have seen
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Tony's dressed for success
TALK about riding success, Tony Dunn, the director of a Hampshire company that supplies metalwork to the construction industry, has earned the highest professional award a mechanical engineer can hope to achieve. Tony, 52, who launched Gosport-based Specialized
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Our staff are part of the family!
BUILDING firm Tew Brothers, based at Woolston in Southampton, has done what few others in the highly competitive but skill-starved trade have done - retain staff! Shaun Tew, pictured, head of the 50-strong family-run firm, took up the Investor in People
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Matthews first of three to go?
Rob Matthews looks set to leave Eastleigh this week after a number of clubs expressed an interest in the striker. Manager Paul Doswell has confirmed that he has had contact with several clubs with Andover, Newbury, Gosport and Bashley all chasing the
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Bashley 1 - Ashford 1
BASHLEY boss Geoff Butler blamed the referee for his side's failure to beat lowly Ashford. Andy Culliford had an 83rd-minute goal disallowed despite protests that the ball had gone through a hole in the net, so Bashley had to settle for a 1-1 draw, with
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Raynes Park Vale 0 - Totton 1
PLAYER/MANAGER Stuart Ritchie led from the front as AFC Totton's excellent form in cup competitions this season continued on Saturday with a battling 1-0 win at Raynes Park Vale in the FA Vase. Five minutes after clambering off the substitutes' bench,
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Fareham 2 - Downton 1
Fareham kept Downton nailed firmly to the foot of the table by beating the Wiltshire side 2-1 at Cams Alders. Floyd Hamodu's spectacular diving header gave Fareham a second-minute lead but it lasted barely 60 seconds as Danny Alpin equalised after the
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Hamworthy 1 - BAT 1
BAT extended their unbeaten run to six matches following their 1-1 draw at Hamworthy. Dave Marden gave the Tobaccomen a third-minute lead. with Scott Bedward levelling for Alex Pike's side two minutes into the second half.
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Pub's closure helps to save the social club
A TWYFORD watering hole has been saved from the bulldozers by city planning bosses. Trustees at the troubled Twyford Social Club applied to demolish the building and replace it with four semi-detached three-bedroom homes. They wanted to secure planning
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Another MArvellous exhibition by students
THE public has been taking the chance to see the latest artistic talent emerging in Winchester. The work of 32 artists is on show at the School of Art in Park Avenue until 8pm on Friday, September 17. The students, who specialise in painting, printmaking
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FIGHTING FOR LIFE
A HOLBURY schoolboy is fighting for his life after he suffered serious head injuries in a hit-and-run accident. Ryan Liddon, 15, was walking along Fawley Road, Hythe, when he was hit by a car that went out of control and overturned. Hythe police have
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Preparing for a Tally no...
Bloodsport enthusiasts dismiss the views of those who support Oscar Wilde's famous view that fox hunting is the 'unspeakable in pursuit of the uneatable' and insist it is an effective and humane form of pest control that is vital to the rural economy,
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Community benefit of £11m school
A TOP government education minister will return to the classroom in Southampton today. Minister of State for School Standards David Miliband will be guest of honour at Woodlands Community College. The MP will officially open the school's new £11.4m building
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Community stunned after fatal stabbing
NEIGHBOURS have spoken of their shock and sadness after a Southampton man was charged with the murder of his wife. Dimitri Avdalyan, 33, appeared in court yesterday charged with the murder of Inga Mhoyan after the 23-year-old woman was found with knife
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Patients angered by surgery phone line
A SOUTHAMPTON surgery has become one of the first GP practices in the south to hit its patients with increased charges for making an appointment. The Victor Street Surgery in Shirley, pictured above, has come under fire for the move, which has left patients
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So long, summer!
IT'S over. Weather experts say summer has officially ended. Forecasters have confirmed that the latest bout of rain and high winds mean we can pack away our swimming costumes and suntan lotion for another year. But what a difference a week makes! Just
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Pensioners give city MPs a grey grilling
MORE than 50 pensioners grilled Southampton's MPs during a special question time. Pensions were the hot topic as Labour backbenchers John Denham and Alan Whitehead were repeatedly put under the spotlight about government policy and promises. The meeting
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On their bikes
CYCLISTS left Southampton on an epic ride across the south of England to trailblaze a new route on the National Cycle Network. Not even the wind and the rain could deter the 70-strong group, who joined members of sustainable transport charity Sustrans
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It's the famous five!
DEAD Men Walking are on the road and they're strolling to a venue near you. The band is made up of Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols, Bruce Watson of Big Country, Mike Peters of the Alarm, Kirk Brandon of Spear Of Destiny and Slim Jim Phantom of The Stray
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Alton 1 - Bournemouth Poppies 1
Alton and Bournemouth Poppies shared a 1-1 draw. Danny McGarry's effort for the home side being matched by Poppies' Dan Benfield.
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Hamble ASSC 1 - Christchurch 2
Christchurch chalked up their first league win of the season with a 2-1 success at Hamble ASSC, who are still looking to open their account. Scott Joyce headed the Priory men into a tenth-minute lead from Ben Griffiths' near-post delivery. Richard Morse
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'We must use Haslar' say campaigners
SAVE Haslar campaigners have hit out at claims that patients in Fareham would lose out if the historic Gosport hospital is saved. Health bosses admitted last week that health services in Fareham could suffer if campaigners win a reprieve for the 250-year-old
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Shops commended for disabled service
TRADERS from the Eastleigh area have been saluted for providing top service to disabled customers. More than 140 shopkeepers have been awarded the borough council's accessibility award. Now in its third year, the scheme acknowledges retailers in the town
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We don't want your empties!
THAT was the astonishing plea by freight handlers as a metal mountain of more than 20,000 empty container units pile up at Southampton's congested port, above. The storage backlog is said to be at saturation point, with a costly knock-on effect for haulage
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Delap: We deserved the points
RORY DELAP hopes Saints' performance at Charlton last night will put people's minds at ease that everything at St Mary's is fine. The Irish international midfielder came away disappointed that Saints couldn't turn their 0-0 draw into a win. But he feels
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Shortlist for Steve's assistant
STEVE Wigley has a shortlist of "two or three" people from which he will pick his new assistant. The Saints head coach, along with Dennis Rofe, has had to shoulder not only the managerial role at the club but also all the coaching and the running of the
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Fame fans the Flames
FROM Basin Street to Broad-way, starring Georgie Fame, is a new jazz show with seven of the finest middle-of-the-road jazz musicians to be found today. Georgie had a string of hits, including Yeh, Yeh, Getaway and Bonnie and Clyde, all of which reached
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Marathon man
SUPERFIT grandad Arthur Toomer is just about to complete his 100th marathon. Kate Thompson finds out more about why the 72-year-old just has to keep running.. WHEN 72-year-old Arthur Toomer first started running marathons he was advised by a doctor to
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On the cards
CREATING home-made greeting cards is increasingly turning into a popular hobby. For Mary Hollingworth it was a way to relax after a busy day at her job as a receptionist. She started off by making cards for friends and family. Soon she had her husband
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PAR 4 THE COURSE: BROCKENHURST MANOR
Brokenhurst Manor is the second golf club to be featured in Bob Brunskell's tour of 50 courses in Hampshire. We'll feature a course every week for a year to bring all golf enthusiasts an in-depth look at where they can play. This week Bob moves into the
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'Needle' tussle for Butler
BASHLEY boss Geoff Butler is expecting a frenetic clash at Fleet Town - because of the summer exodus from the New Forest to Calthorpe Park. Gary Connolly and Andy Darnton were among the players to move from Bashley to the north Hampshire club, so Butler
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ICC Champions Trophy: Ponting is happy
AUSTRALIA captain Ricky Ponting praised the Rose Bowl after his side's comprehensive nine-wicket win against the United States. Ponting and the rest of his World Cup winning squad have been based at the Marriott Hotel in Portsmouth since arriving last
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: CFF Solent, roro, 0530, 30; Autofreighter, roro, 0730, 201; Velazquez, roro, 1030, 105; Sea Humber, cargo, am cw; P&O Nedlloyd Hudson, container, 1200, 206; Asian Glory, vehicle, 1230, 43; APL Hong Kong, container, 1430
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BAE snap up a leading US firm
HAMPSHIRE'S BAE Systems is preparing to play a more central role in the war on terror after buying a leading IT supplier to the Pentagon. The aerospace and defence group has agreed a £334m deal for DigitalNet Holdings, a maker of secure computer networks
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Firms need to get up to speed on disability changes
BUSINESSES in the south which fail to meet the requirements of new disability equality laws will have nowhere to run and nowhere to hide from October 1, the Disability Rights Commission warned today. Firms, service providers and even local authorities
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Rok celebrates prestigious Investors in People award
THE Solent office of the Rok property group is celebrating after being recognised under the Investors in People standard. The standard provides a national framework for improving business performance and competitiveness, through a planned approach to
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Eastleigh 1 - Billericay 1
EASTLEIGH could face disciplinary action after a fan ran on to the pitch and became involved in a player fracas during Saturday's draw at the Sparshatt Stadium. The incident occurred on 88 minutes when a clash between Eastleigh's Tyronne Bowers and Billericay's
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Cowes Sports 1 - Lymington & NM
Assistant boss Richie Phippard believes that Lymington & New Milton may have blown any hopes of title glory already following their 2-1 reverse at Cowes Sports. "Our performance was very disappointing and there has just been a major inquest out on
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Sea Angling: Craig has got plenty of sole
CRACKING sole continue to be taken along the Solent foreshore, with Craig Haskins the latest to cash in during a short evening session. Haskins landed a beauty which tipped the scales down to 2lb 14.25oz. The 37-year-old cleaner from the Waterside was
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Waterfront plan is under threat
PLANS to transform part of the Waterside waterfront are under threat after costs soared by more than £100,000, the Daily Echo can reveal. The spiralling cost means the scheme to give Hythe Promenade a much-needed facelift could have to be scaled down
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Magical fairy story sparkles on stage of ice
IF YOU like fairytales, get your skates on and glide down to The Mayflower theatre to get your tickets for their latest show. The Southampton theatre is playing host to The Imperial Ice Stars early next year as part of the company's first ever UK tour
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Review: Temptation is a triumph
Tempting Providence - Theatre Newfoundland Labrador, Lighthouse, Poole THIS unscheduled introduction to the new season at Lighthouse was a triumph. Ruth Eastwood - chief executive of Lighthouse - had such confidence in this terrific show she went so far
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BOY STABBED AT SCHOOL
POLICE launched a major hunt today after a boy was stabbed at a Hampshire school. Officers were called to Alderman Quilley School in Eastleigh, pictured above, at about 11.10am following reports that a male pupil had been attacked. A police spotter plane
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Early hours sex assault claim
TWO TEENAGE girls claim they were sexually assaulted after leaving a Southampton nightclub in the early hours of this morning. The girls, aged 17 and 18, were allegedly attacked after they left The Academy nightclub with two men. Police are now appealing
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Campaigner slams protest at palace
THE HAMPSHIRE spokesman for Fathers 4 Justice has criticised an activist who dressed as Batman and scaled the balcony at Buckingham Palace. Fathers 4 Justice campaigner Jason Hatch caused an embarrassing security breach at the royal residence in London
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City passes Go to board game history
IT IS the news board game fans have been waiting to hear. Southampton's long-awaited version of Monopoly will hit the shops next month, in good time for the Christmas rush. Promoters have been deluged with inquiries about the game and are expecting initial
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Two gigs for fans of RedEyeBand
THE RedEyeBand, featuring guitar virtuoso Danny Bryant, pictured, who count ace guitarist Walter Trout among their admirers play two gigs in the south over the next week. They are at Mr Kyps music venue in Poole on Saturday and Bullfrog Blues Club on
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String sounds and all that jazz
GUITAR Guru Gary will be playing for all jazz fans tomorrow. The highly-acclaimed jazz guitarist Gary Potter will be plucking his guitar strings for audiences at the Concorde Club on its International Jazz Night. With his impeccable command of the strings
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Moneyfields 0 - Winchester City 2
Goals in each half by Stuart Cannie and substitute Jamie Musselwhite earned Winchester City a 2-0 victory at Moneyfields.
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PRISON REPRIEVE
FEARS that HMS Daedalus could become a prison have been lifted. Instead, the former airbase at Lee-on-the-Solent is likely to be used for housing and industry or as a launchpad for air sea rescue operations. Home secretary David Blunkett was urged to
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Funding failure could cripple sports project
EASTLEIGH Council's failure to pump cash into an ambitious £1m project to build a new community sports hall at Chandler's Ford's Toynbee School could sound the death knell for the scheme, a leading councillor has claimed. Chandler's Ford representative
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Andreas slots in effortlessly
STEVE WIGLEY was delighted with the impact of debutant Andreas Jakobsson as Saints eased to their first clean sheet of the season. Previously they had shipped some eight goals in four matches, but Saints were back to their characteristic meanness in defence
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Charlton are still on Beattie's trail
ALAN Curbishley is not ruling out a move for James Beattie in the January transfer window. The Charlton boss was said to be after the Saints striker and captain last month and was remaining coy about the situation last night. Curbishley said: "We have
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Haymarket to hold an Irish 'do'
ACCLAIMED poet Tom Paulin is coming to Basingstoke's Haymarket Theatre in A Bit of a Do. Appearing regularly as a contributor on Newsnight Review, Tom was immortalised in the Adam and Joe show as a fluffy tortoise - due, in part, to how slowly he speaks
