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ARSENAL 2 - SAINTS 2
STEVE WIGLEY has always believed there would be light at the end of the tunnel. But just as it threatened to blaze through in the most emphatic possible fashion, Arsenal's Robin van Persie cruelly flicked the switch. Yet the disappointment of conceding
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FA Cup: Battling Linnets in hat for round one
A MONUMENTAL performance from Wessex League Lymington and New Milton shocked Nationwide Conference Woking in a 1-1 FA Cup fourth qualifying round thriller. A 839 crowd packed into Fawcett's Field to see Linnets deservedly force a replay tomorrow night
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Ryman League: Eastleigh face striker crisis
EASTLEIGH are without a recognised striker for tonight's big Hampshire Senior Cup date at Havant & Waterlooville following yet another unlucky break in the camp. Just as Paul Sales hovers on the brink of a comeback after breaking his leg during the
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Ryman League: Four-goal Gillespie makes the difference
RICHARD GILLESPIE celebrated signing an extension to his Bashley contract with a blistering display of goalscoring at Croydon Athletic. The 19-year-old Romsey sharp-shooter struck two early goals and two late ones to earn the on-song Foresters a 5-3 victory
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Wessex League Div 1: Winchester knock in five to stretch their lead at the top
CHAMPIONS WINCHESTER CITY moved a daunting six points clear at the head of the Division 1 table with an emphatic 5-0 victory over second-placed rivals GOSPORT BOROUGH at Privett Park. "Being a pessimist, I would have taken a draw before the match but
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Gosport Boro 0 - Winchester City 5
CHAMPIONS WINCHESTER CITY moved a daunting six points clear at the head of the Division 1 table with an emphatic 5-0 victory over second-placed rivals GOSPORT BOROUGH at Privett Park. "Being a pessimist, I would have taken a draw before the match but
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Wessex League Div 2: Pyatt: At least Dick Turpin wore a mask!
LUCKY leaders LYMINGTON TOWN played their 'Get Out of Jail Free' card at LISS ATHLETIC on Saturday to escape with a smash n' grab point in a 1-1 draw. A run of ten consecutive victories looked like coming to an abrupt end for Town with Liss still leading
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Drew Smith League: Ten-goal Nursling on title trail
NURSLING took great strides towards taking the Premier Division title by putting Hythe Aztecs to the sword. They crushed the table-proppers 10-1 after Terry Kouziou opened the scoring after just 29 seconds - before Hythe had even touched the ball! Kouziou
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: P&O Nedlloyd Vespucci, container, 1230, 207; Philipp, container, 1430, 204E; Grande Europa, vehicle carrier, 1645, 202; APL Agate, container, 1700, 205; Asian Dynasty, ro/ro, 1830, 43; Heroic Ace, vehicle carrier, PM, 202
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Workers told to get on a bike!
HUNDREDS of dock workers in Southampton are to get half-price computers and bikes thanks to a secret tax break. Southampton Container Terminals is offering its 600 staff the chance to get their hands on top of the range bikes and computers for up to 50
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Pension business up by 11 per cent
MAJOR Hampshire employer the Norwich Union insurance group Aviva hailed early signs of a recovery in the UK market for its products as it posted an 11 per cent rise in total life and pensions new business to £10.8 billion. The group said Norwich Union
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Eastleigh 4 - Northwood 2
EASTLEIGH are without a recognised striker for tonight's big Hampshire Senior Cup date at Havant & Waterlooville following yet another unlucky break in the camp. Just as Paul Sales hovers on the brink of a comeback after breaking his leg during the
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Early strikes do the trick for Eastleigh
FAWLEY'S brave efforts to haul themselves off the bottom of Hampshire League 2 fell flat at Bishopstoke Recreation Ground. Instead opponents Eastleigh doubled their points tally for the season and moved into mid-table with a deserved 14-3 victory. Eastleigh
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Brockenhurst 0 - Thatcham 2
THATCHAM TOWN are up into fifth place after first-half goals by Mark Green and Geoff Neville earned them a 2-0 win at BROCKENHURST. Badgers boss Graham Kemp sighed: "We are having a bad time at the moment and confidence has hit rock bottom. We're just
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Horse Racing: Sky is the limit for a fit-again Cloudy Grey
EMMA Lavelle does not allow her mind to wander far about expectation. Racing's ups are readily followed by downs to put the summit of ambition that is Cheltenham glory tantalisingly out of reach. Witness last year when both the Andover trainer's leading
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Young man found hanged at hospital
AN inquiry has been launched after a young man was found hanged at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester. Damion Price, 19, had been receiving treatment as an in-patient at the Romsey Road hospital when his body was discovered in a toilet
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Fresh call to extend the park-and-ride
COUNCIL chiefs have renewed calls to extend Winchester's park-and- ride service. The Royal Hampshire County Hospital is desperate to ease its parking crisis by encouraging staff to use public transport. They want to see the service extended up Romsey
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Doctors praise tie-up to Southampton
SENIOR Winchester doctors say they welcome the closer working relationship with Southampton even though proposed closer links will mean reduced services such as emergency surgery at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital. Concerns have been raised that eventually
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Successful fundraiser on the cards
THE Mayor of Winchester has got Christmas festivities under way in the city by opening the annual charity card shop at the Guildhall. The stall sells a wide range of seasonal cards benefiting up to 50 charities which receive the profits from the sales
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Home is found for Forest stallions
PLANS to improve the pony stock in the New Forest have received a boost. A home has been found for the stallions taken off the Forest in a bid to limit the number of foals being born. The horses will spend the winter at New Park, Brockenhurst, home of
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Christine helps squeeze out cash for Pudsey
SHE has often been pilloried in the Press as a battleaxe, but at the weekend it was Christine Hamilton's turn to throw wet sponges at people in the stocks. Christine and her husband, the controversial former Tory MP Neil Hamilton, were back in her home
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GSCE results are the best in years
GCSE results in north Hampshire have continued to improve, as this year's pupils beat the national average - producing some of the borough's best results for three years. A report by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and information from
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Trek helps fund school project
A SCHOOL worker put his best foot forward by walking 100 miles to help provide safer accommodation for children. Geoff Reilly, senior site manager of The Loddon School in Sherfield-on-Loddon, embarked on a five-day trek from Glastonbury to the school
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Schools petition launched
A CAMPAIGN to get a better deal for Basingstoke schools got under way last Saturday, with the launch of a petition calling for more investment. Paul Harvey, Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate for the Basingstoke seat, has taken up the baton
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Pupils work up an appetite for jobs
PUPILS at John Hunt of Everest Community School got a taste of work life when they took part in a business and industry activity day. The Year 10 pupils, aged 14 to 15, spent the day involved in various activities aimed at preparing them for the world
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Healthy lunchbox plan to help fight obesity struggle
SCHOOLS in Basingstoke are to take part in a new Government scheme launched to teach children and parents about the benefits of a healthy lunch. The Healthy Lunchbox scheme, which aims to make packed lunches more interesting, varied, cost-effective and
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Nomination for teacher
A TEACHER from Basingstoke has been nominated for a prestigious award. Paul Daniel, the head of learning support at Queen Mary's College, has been nominated for an Award for Excellence in Special Needs Teaching in the 2004 regional heat of the Teaching
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Enthusiasm for the arts is rewarded
A BOROUGH school has received a top award for its commitment to promoting the arts. The sound of samba music echoed through the corridors of Basingstoke's Bishop Challoner School as pupils crafted their own jewellery, took part in pantomimes and created
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Two new schools approved
PLANS for two new Basingstoke schools have been formally approved by Hampshire County Council. A new John Hunt of Everest school, to be built as part of the development of North Popley, moved a step closer when a design project appraisal was approved
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Going for a song
PUPILS from a Basingstoke junior school sang their hearts out in the hope of getting a place in the final of the Pop Academy 2004 competition. Children from Park View Junior School in South Ham picked their favourite pop songs and stepped into the shoes
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Innovative students secure top awards
STUDENTS from two Basingstoke colleges have been recognised for their innovative work. A pair of talented Queen Mary's College students have been the first recipients of a newly-created annual award for budding artists, while designers from Basingstoke
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School pupils get down to business
BUSINESS-MINDED pupils from Basingstoke's John Hunt of Everest Community School are celebrating after scooping honours at borough and county level. The team were honoured with an award for innovation at the overall Young Enterprise County Contest in Winchester
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Infant school's Ofsted success
A BASINGSTOKE infant school is celebrating a successful Ofsted inspection. The government inspectors had little to criticise and plenty to praise when they visited Merton Infant School, in Popley, earlier this year. Inspectors said the school has shown
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Schools report more racial incidents
THE number of reported racial incidents in Hampshire schools has increased. However, the rise - up from 448 in 2002 to 549 last year - is a result of more schools making annual returns to the county council, says the authority. Since 1996 the council
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First in the class for new school
A LITTLE girl from Hook was the first pupil to sign up for the new Sherfield School, which now has nearly 100 pupils registered to start in September. Eleanor Wilson (pictured), who lives with her parents David and Julia Wilson and big brother Alex, in
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New school plans move step closer
TENDERS for the building of a new John Hunt of Everest school in Basingstoke are expected to be invited in the autumn. Work is expected to start on the site in May or June next year with completion due in December 2006. It is estimated the total cost
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A winter of destitution
A GROWING number of people seeking asylum in Southampton face a winter on the streets. Kate Thompson investigates... AS GLORIA described how she was beaten and brutally gang raped by soldiers, the tears trickled down her cheeks. The attack has left both
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Review: Cheek! Maskers Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, Shirley
IT'S the swinging 60s and the sexual revolution is here. Howard Barker's play Cheek! is a black comedy drama where Laurie is a sexually frustrated, lazy, cynical twentysomething and will do almost anything to get what he wants. His father is not dying
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Review: The Odd Couple, Lyndhurst Drama and Musical Society
SET in the 1960s a group of men gather at the home of their divorcee friend Oscar to play poker. Felix arrives late following the breakdown of his marriage and Oscar persuades him to stay rather than kill himself. The two settle down to non-married bliss
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Man's throat slashed outside public house
A SOUTHAMPTON man had his throat slashed in a vicious attack outside a pub. The 25-year-old man needed an emergency operation to repair an artery that had been severed after a glass was pushed into his throat. According to his statement to police the
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SHEER GREED?
BARCLAYS BANK has been condemned after they said they would charge a 69-year-old Hampshire widower £76,000 interest on a loan which lasted just six years. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Even their solicitor said so. Reginald and Eileen Baylis
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Maths can really be fun
ALGEBRA and statistics are not often associated with fun, intrigue and private investigators. Yet that is exactly how one Southampton University mathematician hopes to reverse the decline in the number of pupils studying maths past the age of 16. Dr Graham
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Happiness is... getting an award
TOTALLY Tennis director Nigel Long and head coach Shane Deacon swapped their tracksuits for suits last week when they represented one of 34 organisations in the South to receive an Investor In People award. The award was presented by television news presenter
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Another dent in Town form
St Albans City 2, Basingstoke Town 1 BASINGSTOKE Town missed the chance to go second in the Conference South table by losing at lowly St Albans City on Saturday. Town boss Ernie Howe was forced to change the side which won against Cambridge City in mid-week
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Stupido's not all hot air...
MAGIC tricks and balloon animal-making from a clown provided a fun start to a series of half-term activities in Titchfield. Stupido the Clown paid a visit to Garsons Garden Centre in Fontley Road to entertain children. A treasure hunt to find the hidden
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Bramley
BRAMLEY newsletter: The autumn 2004 edition has just been issued by the parish council and gives us a wealth of information about the council, individual parish, borough and county councillors and the range of responsibilities. Notes from the annual parish
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Cliddesden
WOODS Lane: I was delighted to learn that planning permission for the Broadview site on Woods Lane has been denied - congratulations to all those who put time and effort into the protest against this development. SUPPER and quiz: Don't forget St Leonard's
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Chineham
CHINEHAM bus stop saga: Continues with the one (or is it two?) at Hartswood providing the biggest challenge. Stagecoach had said that drivers have been instructed to look out for passengers at both stop positions, but passengers are encouraged to clearly
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Kempshott
HAPPY seventh birthday: To Matt Grimston, who's birthday is on Sunday. FIREWORK Fiesta 2004: On Friday, November 5, at the War Memorial Park, Basingstoke, from 7.30pm. This is in aid of the mayor's charity and ICE. Tickets cost £4 adults, £2 children,
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Oakley
GIFTS: Are you stuck for a Christmas present this year? Oakley and Deane Parish Council has produced some high-quality coasters which show rare pictures of Oakley, Newfound and Deane. They are £9 per set of six and can be obtained by contacting the parish
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A taste of Tudor times
THESE Eastleigh youngsters have been turning back the pages of their history books to Tudor times. The Merry England period has played a big role in Nightingale Primary School's timetable and there was a stylish finish before the pupils broke up for half-term
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Old Basing
ALLOTMENTS: Over the weekend before last, there were 20 sheds broken into at the allotment site at Rileys Lane. There were at least six strimmers stolen, a lawn-mower and Rotavator. All were either petrol or battery driven and will probably end up in
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An invitation to join a very special Klub
ART Klub, Eastleigh borough's popular after schools art activity, is opening its doors on Saturdays. The new Saturday sessions for 11 to 14 year-olds in the Hedge End area are between 10am and midday. Tutored by local illustrator, Emma Lewis, projects
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Pamber Heath
JUMBLE sale: The village hall committee made £316 for hall funds at the recent jumble sale. Many thanks to all those who helped on the day, everyone who brought along jumble, and especially those who came along and spent their money. BALLROOM and Latin
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Popley
BUS: Evidently, the number 5 bus rolls on until at least July next year. A big thank you to everybody who turned out to the meeting last Wednesday. CHEMIST in Popley: An appeal has gone in against the decision not to allow a chemist to be based at the
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Rotherwick
WHAT'S your racquet? Hopefully badminton will be right up your street, as it's in The Street! Rotherwick Badminton Club is looking for new members. This friendly group meets at 7.30pm every Monday and Wednesday, in the village hall. If you would like
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Silchester
PARISH council: Meets on Monday, in the club room of the village hall, at 8pm. Come along and find out what is happening in the village and perhaps speak in the open forum. BONFIRE night: Spectacular fireworks are expected and there will be a pumpkin
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Concern over traffic problem in village
Sir.-My child recently started school in Old Basing, and I think the traffic situation in the village is appalling. When is someone going to deal with the calming or even disabling of the morning commuter rat run through this village? I have walked my
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Special thanks for caring couple
Sir.-I would like to say a huge thank you to a lovely young couple who came to my rescue last Saturday evening. They went out of their way in the appalling weather to see me safely to the bus station, then they left me in the capable hands of the office
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Support for bid to honour patron saint
Sir.-Thank you for promoting "our national day" with your St George's Day campaign. I am Yorkshire born and take great umbrage at being told I do not exist as an Englishman! How can we have a Queen of England, a Bank of England with English currency,
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Parking points
Sir.-Having read all the letters in The Gazette on parking in Basingstoke, I, as a driver, came to the conclusion that most local motorists are remarkably selfish. Parking for free is not a God-given right to everybody. Parking is only free actually on
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Traffic comes around again
Sir.-Over the years congestion has increased on the Brighton Hill Roundabout to the point where the question of a fatality occurring at the Western Way junction is a matter of when, not if, it will happen. Cllr Brian Gurden is right to address this issue
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Victim hits out
Sir.-To the thief who stole my handbag from B&Q car park on the afternoon of Monday, October 18 - I hope you enjoy spending my hard-earned cash and the vouchers which were to be used to buy Christmas presents for my family. As for all the personal
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HEADING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
RORY DELAP was head boy as Steve Wigley's class of 2004 showed they have the fight to get themselves out of any relegation scrap. Delap headed home twice in five minutes - after scoring only once in his previous 79 league and cup matches - as lowly Saints
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Concentration!
STEVE WIGLEY'S planning for the match with Arsenal had one key theme - concentration. The Saints boss held his usual pre-match team get-together in a hotel and had gone in beforehand to the meeting room to write one word as big as he could for all his
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Beating Baggies is still a priority
SAINTS have to forget their draw with Arsenal right now. That may sound harsh after such a fabulous result, but they have to. They shouldn't forget the feeling and confidence it should rightly breed. They shouldn't forget how well they played to earn
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Praise from Bergkamp
DENNIS BERGKAMP praised the battling qualities of Steve Wigley's Saints. The Dutch master helped set the champions on their way when he laid on Thierry Henry's opener, but Saints bounced back and almost snatched victory in a dramatic match. "They worked
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The Saints are Ror-ing again ...
THE goal that finally ended Saints' worst league famine for over three years came from a very unlikely source. Saints entered Saturday's match having gone 397 minutes since their last Premiership goal - Anders Svensson scoring shortly after half-time
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Five-gold haul for gymnast
GYMNAST Rebecca Curtis-Harris collected no fewer than five gold medals at the recent southern region women's artistic championships held in Basingstoke. The 10-year-old from Basingstoke was the overall level three champion and also won the individual
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POMPEY 2 - MANCHESTER UTD 0
BEATING Manchester United used to be the stuff of dreams for Pompey. Now it's becoming a habit. This time last year they had not beaten the Red Devils since 1957, but goals from David Unsworth and Yakubu gave Harry Redknapp's side a second win against
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FA Cup: Salisbury miss out on real Cup bonanza against Merson's men
SALISBURY CITY'S hopes of landing a plum home tie against Paul Merson's Walsall were sunk 3-2 in front of a 1,195 crowd at Slough Town yesterday. After twice battling back from behind, Whites almost forced a replay when midfielder Wayne Turk found himself
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Cowes Sports 3 - Fareham Town 1
Sam Hart gave COWES a first-half lead against the run of play against FAREHAM TOWN, who levelled through James Crawford. The Fareham keeper was then sent off for bringing down Phil McDonald on the edge of the penalty area. Andy Rayner netted from the
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Wessex League Div 3: Five goals and two sendings off - all in fifteen minutes!
IF you thought that Highbury provided an exciting finale on Saturday, you should have been at Otterbourne's Oakwood Park. The final 15 minutes produced no less than five goals and two red cards! The end result was that OTTERBOURNE thumped lowly QK SOUTHAMPTON
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Hampshire League: Motts hang on
MOTTISFONT survived a second-half comeback to take the points against Lyndhurst. D Kemp and A Bunday gave Mottisfont a 2-0 lead at half-time. G Maidment pulled one back for Lyndhurst from a free-kick in a fine game. LL Basingstoke led at the interval
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Meeting called over huge homes project
BURSLEDON people can have their say on controversial plans to build hundreds of homes on their doorstep. The parish council has called a public meeting tomorrow night at Bursledon Village Hall in Long Lane starting at 7.30pm. Parish chiefs have invited
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Top coaches brought in to improve ailing netball skills
A TEN week coaching course for budding netball players is about to spring into action at Hamble. The scheme at Hamble Community Sports College gets under way on Wednesday November 10. Aimed at girls aged 11 to 14, the course will provide an introduction
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Staff put finishing touches to hotel's makeover
STAFF are pictured here plumping up new pillows at the Holiday Inn, Southampton following a £1.2m makeover. The nine-storey waterfront hotel, which is nearly 40 years old, has seen all its 130 bedrooms and conference rooms redecorated and kitted out with
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B&Q to help environment with carrier bags charge
HAMPSHIRE based B&Q, the UK's largest DIY chain, is to begin charging customers 5p for plastic carrier bags, it announced today. The move is designed to encourage shoppers to reuse carrier bags or avoid them altogether. Plastic bags are difficult
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More groups are Investors in People
ORGANISATIONS across Hampshire have been rewarded for their efforts in supporting its workforce. More than 30 groups became the latest recipients of an Investors in People award. BBC South Today presenter Sally Taylor handed out the gongs during a ceremony
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Basingstoke still rock bottom
BASINGSTOKE returned from their short short trip to London Nigerian pointless - losing out in a high-scoring match 48-31. The north Hampshire side have now lost seven from seven and prop up London League One without a point to their name. The story is
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FA Cup: Lymington and NM 1 - Woking 1
A MONUMENTAL performance from Wessex League Lymington and New Milton shocked Nationwide Conference Woking in a 1-1 FA Cup fourth qualifying round thriller. A 839 crowd packed into Fawcett's Field to see Linnets deservedly force a replay tomorrow night
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Croydon Athletic 3 - Bashley 5
RICHARD GILLESPIE celebrated signing an extension to his Bashley contract with a blistering display of goalscoring at Croydon Athletic. The 19-year-old Romsey sharp-shooter struck two early goals and two late ones to earn the on-song Foresters a 5-3 victory
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BAT 2 - Hamworthy Utd 1
BAT's Paul Masters was both hero and villian as the Tobaccomen beat HAMWORTHY UNITED 2-1 at Southern Gardens in a game of three penalties! Two handball offences inside the opening 25 minutes were both punished by spot king Masters who was then sent off
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Alton Town 2 - AFC Totton 4
AFC TOTTON chalked up an impressive 4-2 success at ALTON TOWN where new-signings Matty Monk and Steve Whitcher both netted debut goals. Monk gave the visitors a 20th-minute lead with a firm drive from the edge of the penalty area and then Whitcher headed
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Beach artillery find
BOMB disposal teams were called to a Hampshire beach at the weekend after two First World War shells were found. Officers were despatched to Hurst Spit by Solent Coastguard when the rusting devices were found at 1.40pm on Saturday. Dozens of people visiting
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Residents vow to fight homes plan
"WE must fight this together!" That was the rallying cry from protesters fighting to stop a controversial property development that will add traffic to a New Forest school road branded a death trap. About 70 Ashurst residents packed into Colbury church
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Teachers wait to hear strike ballot verdict
STRIKE action by thousands of Hampshire teachers over the new six-term year has not been ruled out - despite a new agreement between their union and the Local Government Association. On Monday, the NASUWT, the second largest teachers' union, announced
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Teacher receives top award
THE hard work and dedication of a Basingstoke teacher have been recognised with a top award. Paul Daniel, who manages and teaches students in the learning support unit at Queen Mary's College, in Cliddesden Road, received the Award for Excellence in Special
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Murder most educational
FORENSIC super sleuths from Basingstoke College of Technology have taken part in a mock murder investigation. Students working towards their National Diploma in forensic science joined forces with University College London's forensic science outreach
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Schools urged to shape up over poor PE record
PRIMARY school pupils in the Basingstoke area are receiving far less physical education than the rest of the country, according to the borough's specialist sports school. Brighton Hill Community College has discovered that only 27 per cent of local pupils
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Review: The Good And Faithful Servant, Maskers Theatre Company
AS THE second part of a double bill, the Maskers brought us their interpretation of Joe Orton's poignant comedy. The story follows George Buchanan, played with sensitivity by Harry Tuffill, as he reaches retirement from "the firm" after 50 years of dedicated
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Well done!
CONGRATULATIONS are in order for the 3,000 students who will this week graduate from Southampton Institute. Many of them will attend one of eight ceremonies to be held at Southampton Guildhall over four days. The latest round of graduation ceremonies
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Graduation: Southampton Institute
CONGRATULATIONS are in order for the 3,000 students who will this week graduate from Southampton Institute. Many of them will attend one of eight ceremonies to be held at Southampton Guildhall over four days. The latest round of graduation ceremonies
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Residents fight post office axe
A PETITION containing more than one thousand names was presented to Southampton MP John Denham at a protest against proposed post office closures in the city. Residents and traders from Bitterne Park staged the protest at Bitterne Park Triangle, where
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Oh la la! Now it's the French Quarter
THIS is the new look for the development dubbed the French Quarter planned to rise on the site of the old Habitat building in the city centre. Following comments from English Heritage developers have agreed to remove one storey from part of the four blocks
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Queen of the dance
SCHOOLGIRL Victoria Sarker has proved she is Hampshire's very own dancing queen. Yesterday she became the Daily Echo and Southampton City Council Dance Idol 2004. The eight-year-old triumphed in the competition's grand final at St Mary's Leisure Centre
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Lois plays it by the phone book and wins
SHE lived by the book for five days - and Southampton student Lois Perrin boxed clever to come out on top in the most public of challenges. Among the goodies scooped by the 19-year-old in the contest at WestQuay were a holiday for four to South Africa
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Christine helps squeeze out cash for Pudsey
SHE has often been pilloried in the press as a battleaxe, but at the weekend it was Christine Hamilton's turn to throw wet sponges at people in the stocks. Christine and her husband, the controversial former Tory MP Neil Hamilton, were back in her home
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Runners boost for Marwell's project
AN appeal to raise £500,000 for a new snow leopard enclosure at Marwell Zoo near Winchester has moved a step nearer thanks to runners from an Eastleigh club. The top tourist attraction needs to raise the cash to replace the 30-year-old enclosure the park's
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'Stoke's recovery comes too late
London Nigerians 48, Basingstoke 31 BASINGSTOKE pressed the self-destruct button in the first half to turn round trailing 31-5. This proved a mountain too high to climb. In a match the visitors could and should have won, their play was riddled with elementary
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Gosport Boro 0 - Winchester City 5
CHAMPIONS WINCHESTER CITY moved a daunting six points clear at the head of the Division 1 table with an emphatic 5-0 victory over second-placed rivals GOSPORT BOROUGH at Privett Park. "Being a pessimist, I would have taken a draw before the match but
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Alton Town 2 - AFC Totton 4
AFC TOTTON chalked up an impressive 4-2 success at ALTON TOWN where new-signings Matty Monk and Steve Whitcher both netted debut goals. Monk gave the visitors a 20th-minute lead with a firm drive from the edge of the penalty area and then Whitcher headed
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The Inner Noise at the Lighthouse
IF you're getting tired of the same old night out, then why not experience something truly different with an evening of powerful and experimental jazz music? Originally from London, The Inner Noise are a three-piece contemporary musical outfit, made up
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Island school is greener than green
AN ISLE of Wight school is one of the greenest in the country after winning a national competition to collect old Yellow Pages directories. Youngsters at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School in Ventnor have won a national award after amassing 1,350 copies
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Speed limit to be cut on danger road
HIGHWAYS chiefs have revealed plans to cut the speed limit on a dangerous stretch of Hampshire road. But residents who collected hundreds of signatures begging for cars to be slowed down on the B2177 Winchester Road say the move does not go far enough
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Residents queue to join ferry petition
MORE THAN 15,000 people have queued up in the streets to sign a petition against a 121-year-old Hampshire ferry company being taken over by an outside firm. In the space of two-and-a-half weeks a phenomenal number of Fareham and Gosport residents have
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Garsons' ghosts and ghouls inspire spooky magic
MORE than 100 little witches, ghosts and ghouls took part in a Hallowe'en-themed fancy dress competition in Titchfield. Winners of the contest were Alan Benfield, 7, and his brother David Benfield, 6, from Lydney Road in Locks Heath. Youngsters at Garsons
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Baughurst
HEATH End Gardening Club: The next monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, at Heath End Hall, beginning at 8pm, with a talk on wildlife gardening. New members are always welcome. FIREWORKS: Baughurst Scout and Guide group will be holding its annual bonfire
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Brookvale
POST Office branch closure: Queens Road sub post office is under threat of closure by Post Office Ltd. If this should happen, the nearest post office facility would be the main post office in London Street, or the sub post office at Kings Furlong centre
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Ellisfield/Farleigh
PHEASANTS: I'm used to golden, brown and copper-coloured pheasants, ring-necked or not - but black? That was a new one. As I got nearer, I could see the neck and back feathers gleaming blue in the sunlight - and it was clearly a pheasant. Expert information
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Hatch Warren
YOUTH cafe: The Friday evening sessions at the community centre for secondary-school-aged children have proved so popular that the centre has had difficulty fitting everyone in. There are strict rules about the ratio of supervising adults to young people
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Be alert for bogus official police warn
EASTLEIGH chiefs have warned residents and businesses to be on their guard against a bogus council official. The man has already talked his way into two properties in the Hedge End and West End area by pretending to be from the council. He called at a
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Kingsclere
WRITING: Do you fancy yourself as a crime novelist? Rebecca Smith, who has been published by the Crime Writers Association, will be running a crime writers' workshop in Kingsclere library, from 2pm to 5pm on Wednesday, November 10. Tickets cost £3, and
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Boswells in the pink for breast cancer charity
PINK doughnuts were the flavour of the day at an Eastleigh town centre caf. Boswells Caf in the Swan Centre was backing the Wear it Pink fundraiser day for the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. Staff donated £2 for each item of pink worn and the company
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Oakridge/South View
CHRISTMAS fair: South View Infant School is holding its Christmas fair on December 2, and is selling raffle tickets for its Christmas draw at a cost of £1 per book. BONFIRE dinner: On November 5, South View Infant School's dinner ladies are cooking a
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Sherfield-on-Loddon
PARISH council: A report from the parish clerk regarding the parish council meeting on October 13 said: "Attempts will be made to improve liaison between the parish council, Neighbourhood Watch and the police. "The parish council gave support to the suggestion
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Tadley
FIREWORKS: A plea to remind you that as we head towards November 5, there are plenty of fireworks going off, so please remember to keep all animals safely locked away. TADLEY Citizens Advice Bureau: Is now open for business, and would like to thank all
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Not easy to tackle club challenges
Sir.-I feel sorry for Jim Dixon, head coach at Basingstoke Rugby Football Club. When he took over in the summer, I'm sure he had high hopes of taking them straight back into the National Leagues. If they were going to do that, they probably needed to
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Praise for excellent service at clinic
Sir.-I am a very happy and grateful patient of the award-winning leg ulcer clinic at the Oakridge Hall for All, in Basingstoke. Its award, may I add, is well-deserved for the excellence of caring and healing by the nurses in an atmosphere that is both
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Plea for volunteers to make a difference
Sir.-Make A Difference Day takes place tomorrow, whereby members of the public are asked to volunteer in their local community for just one day. The British Lung Foundation, the only charity supporting the eight million people with lung conditions in
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New surgery joy
Sir.-At last, common sense has prevailed and we are to get a new surgery in Old Basing. In addition, we will have affordable housing - something which I tried to introduce during my time as a parish councillor. I believe it will enhance this area of the
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HEADING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
RORY DELAP was head boy as Steve Wigley's class of 2004 showed they have the fight to get themselves out of any relegation scrap. Delap headed home twice in five minutes - after scoring only once in his previous 79 league and cup matches - as lowly Saints
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RORY RORY HALLELUJAH!
RORY DELAP hailed a "tremendous" team display, but admitted Saints left Highbury disappointed with only a draw against the champions. The Irishman looked to have secured a memorable victory when he headed home twice in the space of five minutes from Neil
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Saints at their best for Steve
PROUD Steve Wigley described Saints' 2-2 draw against Arsenal at Highbury as "the best performance since I've been in charge." The head coach could only watch from the sidelines as his side came so close to inflicting an incredible win on the champions
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Wenger is happy to settle for a point
ARSENE WENGER looked back over his side's dramatic draw with Saints and admitted: I was glad of a point. There is little doubt the Gunners were suffering something of a hangover following their defeat against Manchester United. But Saints were superb
