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Enter Daelims
JUST because you don't know the name of Daelim Motorcycles don't think it's a newcomer - it's anything but. Since being founded in 1962, the Korean bike company has been manufacturing motor- cycles in technical collaboration with Honda, turning out 300,000
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Aces given the safety message
LAST week's gathering of the British GP Supporters Club at The Kings Head at Wickham brought a large turnout of fellow-minded bikers of all ages for a presentation from Edge 44, Hampshire Constabulary's bike safety team, and a demonstration from the paramedic
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A mother's nightmare
A Southampton mum thought life could not get any worse when she discovered one of her daughters had turned to prostitution. But then she had to endure the horrific ordeal once again as Kate Thompson finds out... A YEAR ago Anne's daughter was like any
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Matt back in Indonesia
MATT BLACKEY will make his European Tour comeback in an event almost wiped out by the tsunami disaster. The new Standard Chartered Indonesian Open in Jakarta miraculously escaped the tidal wave which wiped out great swathes of the country's coastline
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Pairs contest looks a good bet
THOUSANDS of club golfers across the UK are being offered the opportunity to have a bet on themselves following a unique collaboration between a golf tournament and a bookmaker. The Hampshire-based International Pairs tournament has teamed up with Oxford-based
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City out to extend advantage
WINCHESTER CITY are hoping to extend their lead at the top of Sydenhams Wessex League Division 1 tonight, when they travel to Fareham Town. Their 4-0 win against Portland on Saturday, and the 1-1 draw between second and third-placed Lymington & New
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Hostage (15)
WHEN Bruce Willis was in London to promote this film, he joked with the journalists, who had all seen it at a very early screening, that it wasn't exactly a morning kind of viewing experience. And that's the understatement of the century. A raucous actioner
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Ban was a costly exercise for Warne
TWO years ago Test cricket's greatest leg spinner Shane Warne was embroiled in a whirlwind of scandal. The drug fiasco on top of mobile phones, smoking, and bookmaking scandals reduced his public image to rock bottom. Now Warne's manager and brother,
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: Autofreighter, roro, 0030, 201; CFF Seine, roro, 0530, 30; Global Harvest, refrigerated, 0600, 104; Hamburg Express, container, 0630, 207; P&O Nedlloyd Sydney, container, 0630, 204; Cervantes, roro, 0730, 105; Utopia Ace
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Call me Mr Fix-it
HE IS a guitar-loving company trouble-shooter who has been around the block a few times. We put Peter Buchanan, a leading light in Southampton's business circles, on the spot WHERE ARE YOU BASED? Southampton - though we do have two satellite offices in
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Essential guide to tax planning
NICK Lee, a senior financial planning manger with Hampshire-based business advisors Grant Thornton, is pictured here with a new tax guide published by the firm. He said successive government announcements on the crackdown of tax avoidance schemes may
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Call me Mr Fix-it
HE IS a guitar-loving company trouble-shooter who has been around the block a few times. We put Peter Buchanan, a leading light in Southampton's business circles, on the spot WHERE ARE YOU BASED? Southampton - though we do have two satellite offices in
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Speedway: Pirates are on a triple mission
WIMBORNE Road supremo Matt Ford believes Poole's 2005 team are capable of completing British speedway's first hat-trick of top-flight titles since Belle Vue in 1972. Speaking at RIAS Pirates' press and practice, he said: "Certainly we believe that the
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Speedway: Islanders missing usual French flair
WIGHTLINK Islanders are preparing for the new season at Smallbrook without the French connection of past years - but with an influx of Danish riders. Out has gone Sebastian Tresarrieu to Elite League Swindon, while skipper Ray Morton has moved on to Poole
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Horse Racing: Balding lays out Prospect for Coral Cup
IT should have proved the unplayable delivery. "Gosh, that's a tough question,'' Andrew Balding admitted. He was told his fairy godmother could grant him one wish - either a debut winner at the Cheltenham festival or his beloved Southampton remaining
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Sea Angling: Plaice your baits closer to the shore!
A SMATTERING of quality plaice have started to filter inshore with Southampton's Ken Watkins beaching a cracker in an afternoon session at Calshot, tipping the scales down to 4lb 5oz. Watkins, a retired fitter, used ragworm presented on a size 1 Aberdeen
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Drivers 'hold poll key'
DON'T raise fuel taxes, we're paying plenty already, is the call to the Chancellor from both the Freight Transport Assoc-iation and the RAC Foundation. The FTA says that the higher price of oil throughout the world means that Gordon Brown must resist
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New raids on elderly prompt police plea
WINCHESTER police are appealing to residents to keep an eye on their elderly neighbours after two more pensioners were targeted in the last week. In one incident would-be thieves tried to force their way into the home of an 85-year-old man through a back
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New BMW's a hit
IN one of the region's biggest ever car launches, more than 800 people flocked to Scotthall Hampshire's unveiling of the new BMW 3 Series. Demand was so high for the event, held at Hampshire Cricket's Rose Bowl, that Scotthall had to extend it from two
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Students bring buskers into the limelight
A GROUP of students from Winchester's University College are hoping to fill the streets with music as part of a day-long event aimed at recognising the city's rich busking heritage. The city's annual Hat Fair is already the biggest free street performance
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THIEVES PUTTING LIVES AT RISK
THIEVES have been accused of putting lives at risk by stealing a vital piece of equipment from a New Forest lifeboat team. Solent Rescue says crewmen could take 45 minutes - three times longer than normal - to reach an injured or drowning sailor following
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Pony left wounded after attack by dog
A SHETLAND pony has been attacked and seriously injured by a dog near a campsite in the New Forest. The one-year-old pony suffered a gaping wound between her ear and jaw, plus several bite marks and puncture wounds around her mouth. She belongs to New
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Just months to save village hall revamp
FUNDRAISERS in Brockenhurst have just nine months to raise £160,000 to save plans to revamp their village hall. They have already raised £210,000 in donations and pledges since they launched the ambitious £378,000 project in October 2003. The cash is
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Lord Montagu's sister, our spy in Switzerland
LORD Montagu is no stranger to the world of espionage. His half-sister Elizabeth Varley, pictured, was smuggled into Switzerland during the war and worked as an intelligence officer for the British secret service. She translated sensitive information
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Theatre date for comedy legend
TALK show legend Des O'Connor heads the list of exciting new headliners performing at The Mayflower in Southampton later this year. The veteran comedian, singer and TV personality, who became a dad again at the ripe old age of 72, brings his one-man show
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Seven injured as minibus and tractor collide
A MINIBUS full of elderly passengers rolled over on its side after colliding with a tractor on a busy Hampshire road. Seven people were today recovering from their injuries after the smash involving the Eastleigh Community Services' voluntary transport
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No action over Rottweiler in pitch mayhem
POLICE say they are unable to take any action against the owner of a Rottweiler dog that bit a man as it ran riot at a children's football match in Southampton, causing the young players to flee in terror. As reported in yesterday's Daily Echo, the ten-stone
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Oil drill plans tap a well of opposition
PROTESTERS who want to pull the plug on plans to drill for oil close to homes on a farmland site in Hampshire are on the brink of victory. Last night more than 130 residents packed a meeting of Eastleigh Council's Hedge End, West End and Botley Local
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Don't close the gates
LEAVE our schools alone! That was the message from parents at Tanners Brook schools last night, as they heard plans to shake-up places in Southampton. More than 50 people turned out to a meeting Tanners Brook Infant School, in Elmes Drive, for the first
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More tea Ma'am?
IT WAS the quintessential English tea party - with a twist. A Queen lookalike making a brew from the world's most expensive teabag had shoppers at WestQuay in Southampton looking twice in amazement. But the £7,500 diamond-encrusted teabag is just part
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Review: Restful Rev were made for Sundays
Mercury Rev - Southampton Guildhall ANYONE not familiar with atmospheric art-rockers Mercury Rev may have doubts over live performances of music best suited to soundtracks. But those fears immediately disappeared against a backdrop of huge video projections
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Peter Andre tour cancelled
POP star Peter Andre has had to cancel his UK tour, which included dates at The Anvil in Basingstoke and The Mayflower in Southampton, because of recording commitments. Tickets are refundable at the point of purchase.
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Bramley
ANNUAL parish meeting: Will take place on Friday, April 22, at the village hall, at 8pm. All members of the public are welcome, and there will be ample opportunity to raise questions and comment on matters relating to parish affairs. With so much going
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Brookvale
BROOKVALE Parent and Toddler Group: Story time is the theme for this Wednesday's gathering at 1.15pm. On Wednesday, March 23, everyone is invited to take part in the Easter Eggstravaganza. For more details, contact Helen on 421141. FOOT clinic: A trained
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Cliddesden
REMINDER: Annual subscriptions for the "100 Club" are now due. It's £12 per person, with cheques payable to Cliddesden Village Hall. Cheques may be handed to Betty at the coffee morning, Friday Night Club or delivered to 24 Southlea. They can also be
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OIL WELLS PLAN SET TO BE REJECTED
PROTESTERS who want to pull the plug on plans to drill for oil close to homes on a farmland site in Hampshire are on the brink of victory. Last night more than 130 residents packed a meeting of Eastleigh Council's Hedge End, West End and Botley Local
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Dummer
MOTHERING Sunday: All Saints' Church was packed for Family Worship. We were treated to a short playlet about three little owls that wanted their mummy. Father Clive gave a marvellous address and mothers of all ages received a posy of spring flowers. Our
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Ellisfield
TRAFFIC: The results of the traffic monitoring on Axford Road have finally been received. A site meeting between parish councillors and traffic management experts will take place soon. LADIES: Doreen has asked me to mention the Ladies Club's AGM and social
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Oakley
OAKLEY Village Show: The date for the Oakley Village Show has been confirmed as Saturday, July 30. Schedules are now available from Redwoods. OAKLEY Woodlands Group: Is still busy coppicing, and will meet again, on Saturday, March 19, in Cowdown Copse
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Oakridge/South View
BOWLING competition: Is being held in aid of the Daniel Bowler's Memorial Trust Fund, which supports terminally-ill children and their families. It will be held in the Bowlplex, at Basingstoke Leisure Park, on March 16 and 23. For further information
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Old Basing
BLACKTHORN winter: There is a local saying that when the blackthorn is in bloom it is always accompanied by a spell of cold weather - so be warned if you think that the weather is beginning to warm up, as it is only just beginning to flower. However,
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Popley
TINY Acorns: Has moved to Melrose Hall on a Tuesday, from 9.30am to 11.30am. This group is for childminders who would like to meet other childminders for informative chats and interactive play with other children. So, if you are a childminder within walking
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Silchester
LIBRARY in Silchester: Today, from 2pm to 3pm, at the three regular venues. BRITISH Heart Foundation: Sandra Stacey, who lives at 30 Hartleys, is going to walk the Great Wall of China to support this charity. She has quite a lot of sponsors already but
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Tadley
BOOK sale: A mega book sale at Tadley Library started last Thursday for one week only, with hundreds of books for sale including fiction, non fiction and children's from 5p to £1, as well as CDs and videos. DO YOU provide care or support for a relative
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Surprised by gateway news
Sir.-I see from last Friday's Gazette that three roads in Old Basing have been selected for "gateway" features. This will come as a surprise to the residents of Park Lane and Byfleet Avenue, and possibly Hatch Lane, as they have not been consulted on
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Responding to rail comments
Sir.-I wish to respond to some rather disturbing claims in Mike Roberts' letter, in last Friday's Gazette, about the new South West Trains (SWT) timetable. 1. "SWT will save money by the new timetable." No, it won't. If trains take longer to get from
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Don't deny people dementia drugs
Sir.-The Basingstoke & District branch of the Alzheimer's Society is joining thousands of people across the country to express their shock at a decision that could see people with dementia being denied drugs that work because they are deemed too expensive
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Hedgerow hacking halved habitats
Sir.-I would like to add my comments regarding hedgerows in the borough. "Hedgerow hacking" has halved the habitat for wildlife around the Down Grange playing fields in Kempshott, Basingstoke. Last autumn I watched at close quarters as one giant machine
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Fire fund near top of workplace 'pole'
A FIRE services charity is a flaming great place to work - in fact, it's one of the best in the country. Employees at the Basingstoke-headquartered Fire Services National Benevolent Fund (FSNBF) have this week been celebrating their workplace being voted
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Building on success
IT'S a couple of years since a Kingsclere company scooped an innovation award for its ground-breaking software - but now the directors are planning to go for gold again. Since developing its @s-bilt Create, Dynamic Multi Media says the technology that
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True romance
It took 25 years for a brief meeting of a young film fan with a famous director to turn into romance. But for Elize Tribble, Ken Russell was worth the wait. Sally Churchward tells her story... AS far as plots go, this one is far too far-fetched and romantic
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Oooh matron!
Everything today is thoroughly modern - and that includes NHS matrons. Health reporter Sarah Cole met one of the new army of matrons appointed to clean up our hospitals... JUDITH May is the government's latest weapon against MRSA. As a modern matron working
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Robots (U)
EWAN McGregor provides the voice for lead character Rodney Copperbottom in this animated adventure, in which he dreams of making the robot world a better place. And so, he heads out in search of his idol, master inventor Bigweld, meeting Cappy (Halle
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Ervine's ankle injury will not get in the way
HAMPSHIRE new boy Sean Ervine will arrive at the Rose Bowl on April 5 with a troublesome bone spur on his ankle but is confident the injury will not impede him this summer. The all-rounder, pictured, was among the rebel players involved in a row over
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Hand points to the future
THIS is the first glimpse of the so-called "Hand of God", which is set to transform the way we interact with computerised maps. The unveiling of the glove-like device comes as Southampton-based Ordnance Survey, Britain's national mapping agency, celebrates
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Manufacturing worth £19 billion to region
MANUFACTURING employment in the region is set to equal that of the heavily industrialised West Midlands within five years, it has emerged. According to the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS), manufacturing companies contribute nearly £19 billion each
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Atisreal to the rescue of troubled Chesterton
Collapsed property agency Chesterton is back in business following a high-profile takeover. Receivers have sold five of Chesterton's commercial property offices, including its star performer in Southampton, to Atisreal UK, a subsidiary of French banking
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Chemring profits flare signals salary boost
THE HAMPSHIRE flare company which won a £20.1m US military contract for missile countermeasures over south coast rival Cobham paid directors a total of £662,000. The deal was a coup for Whiteley-based Chemring, which recently posted profits of £13.3m
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Speedway: Pirates are on a triple mission
WIMBORNE Road supremo Matt Ford believes Poole's 2005 team are capable of completing British speedway's first hat-trick of top-flight titles since Belle Vue in 1972. Speaking at RIAS Pirates' press and practice, he said: "Certainly we believe that the
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Dial M for money in kiosk scheme
TELEPHONE boxes could soon be fitted with cash machines in a trial scheme planned for Winchester. The move by BT is aimed at securing the long-term future of public payphones on the street against the continued growth in popularity of the mobile phone
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Saluting the spies
THE Princess Royal will visit Hampshire today to salute the bravery of secret agents who risked torture and death during the Second World War. The princess will open a major exhibition about the Special Operations Executive (SOE), a courageous group of
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BANNED - School meals to be binned to save our children's health
The shocking extent of childhood obesity in Hampshire was exposed by the Daily Echo yesterday. Today, in the second part of an exclusive week-long series, we reveal that a campaign is under way to transform school meals... CHICKEN goujons, sausage rolls
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Man dies after blaze in block of flats
A SOUTHAMPTON man has died in hospital following a fire in a block of flats. Christian Zanelli was dragged from the blaze in Tatwin Crescent, Thornhill, last week by firefighters. He was not breathing but firefighters managed to resuscitate him. However
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Scooby Doo books in to help open £1m library
BOOKWORMS turned out in force to check out the £1m revamped Shirley library. The state-of-the-art facility was opened by Southampton's leisure boss Councillor Peter Wakeford and canine cartoon sleuth Scooby Doo, currently appearing in his own show at
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GIRL OF 13 IS OUT OF CONTROL
SHE is drinking, taking drugs and having under -ge sex at just 13 - and there is nothing anybody can do about it. The mother of a Hampshire teenager has spoken of her despair that her daughter has gone off the rails and no one is able to help her. The
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Saluting the spies
THE Princess Royal will visit Hampshire today to salute the bravery of secret agents who risked torture and death during the Second World War. The princess will open a major exhibition about the Special Operations Executive (SOE), a courageous group of
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New Sainsbury's open within days
A new Sainsbury's store is just days away from opening its doors for the first time. The Shirley precinct supermarket will replace the old Sainsbury's, in Park Street, as part of a £12m scheme to revitalise the area. About 180 new jobs will be created
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Targeting the vandals
A TASKFORCE to crack down on yobs in Fareham has launched a new strategy to stamp out vandalism. The Vandalism Taskforce, which brings together police and council chiefs, has given the go-ahead for new projects to cut the cost of damage by vandals. The
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It's your town at the touch of a button. . .
VISITORS to Fareham will soon be able to find out what's on at the cinema and where to go for a bite to eat at the touch of a button when four new hi-tech information points are installed in the town. With their snazzy neon lighting and state-of-the-art
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Classic Covers for WHO
TALENTED youngsters from Swanmore College of Technology are holding a special one-night gig to raise hundreds of pounds for the World Health Organisation. About 40 music students will take part in the Classic Covers night next month, as well as the school
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Baughurst
FIRST of all: I wish to thank everyone who sent me messages of condolence and letters of sympathy during the last few weeks, following the death of my husband, county councillor Don Allen. These have been a great comfort and support to my sons and myself
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Brighton Hill
WOMEN'S World Day of Prayer: This was lovely and uplifting. In the address we thought about the contrasting themes of light and darkness. MOTHERING Sunday: Was a time to say "thank you" for the flowers at Christ the King Church. It was a pleasure to see
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Chineham
TRY Thai: Christ Church is organising a Black Thai dinner next Saturday, March 19, from 8pm. This will be a three-course meal with authentic Thai ingredients and atmosphere. Tickets cost £10 per head - bring your own drink and glasses. If you go wearing
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Police crack down on late-night racers
POLICE have launched a crackdown on speeding motorists who have been using roads in Hedge End as racetracks. Boy racers have been converging on the Tollbar Way area near fast food outlets late at night and using a string of roundabouts for "timed runs
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Winner of the student vote gets... gunked?!
STUDENT Katy Carmichael won the vote and ended up in this bath full of gunk! It was all part of the Comic Relief Capers at Eastleigh's Barton Peveril College. During the week students had been paying to vote for a member of the student committee who would
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Hatch Warren
HOORAY for Hattie: Hatch Warren WI's mascot, Hattie the rabbit became a TV star along with president Sandra Christie. They both appeared live on the BBC's Test the Nationon Saturday as part of a national WI team, which also included the Calendar Girls
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Kingsclere
HORSE fouling: To the rider who rode their horse up the pavement outside the Village Club last Saturday and left a trail of horse dung over about 20 yards of pavement, it may surprise you to know that we no longer have large numbers of old ladies hiding
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Pamber Heath
PAMBER Heath Gardening Club: The seventh annual spring flower show will be held at Pamber Heath Memorial Hall today, starting at 7.30pm. Staging of exhibits at the hall is from 5.30pm. A schedule of classes and rules can be obtained from Denis Butler,
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Society praised for its modern-day Mikado
Sir.-On behalf of the Basingstoke Amateur Operatic Society (BAOS), I would like to thank the people of Basingstoke who supported us in our recent production of The Mikado. When we embarked upon this project and decided, for the first time, to modernise
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Trying to stop the card frauds
Sir.-I write in response to Mrs O Fendle's letter in last Friday's Gazette. I am a sales assistant at a retail store in Basingstoke. Part of my job is to spot and identify fraudulent credit and debit cards when I take payment. In my career (one-and-a-half
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Improvements are in store
Sir.-In response to the issues raised by J Alves in the recent letter, "Concern over store plans", Sainsbury's wishes to make the following points. In terms of product availability, Sainsbury's appointed Lawrence Christensen as supply chain director in
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Flying the flag for St George's Day
Sir.-Regarding The Gazette's St George's Day campaign - I, for one, am up for celebrating our national day! And why not? English people need to stand up and be counted. The other countries within Great Britain take pride in their national day so let us
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Aware of Tadley's highs and lows
Sir.-A pebble tossed into Tadley's pond has produced a disproportionate ripple on behalf of our town council. It hints that spin has reached this shire. Anyone who follows the reports of local events and developments is more than aware of the improvements
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Grateful for many offers of assistance
Sir.-I would like to thank a number of local drivers who stopped to offer their assistance after my road traffic accident last Friday, between Stratfield Saye and the A33 Swallowfield roundabout. Even though I was unharmed and had assistance on the way
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Petition launched in call for fair funding
Sir.-With regard to a recent Gazette article on industrial action in the college sector. Colleges receive at least 10 per cent less per student from the Government than schools for providing the same courses. The average college would gain £500,000 annually
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Kev could line up with young guns
KEVIN PHILLIPS may look to gain match sharpness tonight when Saints Reserves take on Norwich at Staplewood (7pm). The striker, pictured, has started just two games in the last two months after picking up an ankle injury against Newcastle and then losing
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Folly joins Preston on loan after Forest stint
SAINTS midfielder Yoann Folly has joined Championship promotion hopeful's Preston on a month's loan. The 19-year-old Frenchman has only recently come back to the club after having a loan spell at Nottingham Forest cut short in January but is on the move
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THEO'S GROUNDED!
THEO WALCOTT is eligible to play in the Premiership from tomorrow - but Harry Redknapp will not hand the winger his first team debut this season. Newbury schoolboy Walcott is rated by many scouts as the best player of his age in Europe and he celebrates
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Patience pays off as England call up Dyer
ENGLAND Under 18s coach Dick Bate has finally heeded the advice of Saints opposite number Georges Prost and picked Saints' pacy winger Nathan Dyer for his squad. Dyer, 17, received his first international call-up after scoring Saints Under 18s' fourth
