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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: Nordsee, container, 0001, 204W; Nyk Lynx, carrier, 0300, 205; Le Castellet, roro, 0530, 203; Mol Solution, carrier, 0600, 206; Galicia, vehicle, 0730, 201; Hual Traveller, roro, 0730, 40/41; Freedom Ace, roro, 1430, 202; Autofreighter
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BASKETBALL - Reprieved Stars left with pride to play for
SOLENT Stars end their league season tomorrow (2pm) against close rivals Worthing at Fleming Park. Pride will take be at stake for the Stars. In a re-run of last year's situation, Solent have escaped relegation from English Basketball League Division
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SNOOKER - Rory, Rory hallelujah
RORY LORD has smashed the Southampton Social Clubs' long-standing snooker break record. The Eastleigh Railway Institute player smashed Bob Cooper's five-year record of 110 with a stunning 128. It could have been even higher if it were not for a fine cut
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Holiday gridlock on county roads
HAMPSHIRE roads and motorways faced the usual gridlocking as the long Easter weekend got under way. Thousands of cars, many towing caravans, brought major routes including the M27 heading to Bournemouth to a virtual standstill. Busiest times included
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Scooby sells for £4,000
SCOOBY Doo - How much are you? Answer - a whopping £4,000 thanks to Eastleigh funeral director Paul Capper who made the highest bid for the cuddly character at a charity auction. Scooby, who is 6ft tall, had been donated to boost Eastleigh mayor Councillor
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Pub's disco thanks
AN EASTLEIGH pub is holding a disco this evening to thank donators who helped raise £4,500 for the Asian tsunami appeal. The Chamberlayne Arms, in Eastleigh High Street, opened its doors last month for a day of fun and games to raise money for the appeal
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The Three Lions
There may not be a Southampton player representing England against Northern Ireland - but FIVE Saints teenagers will be wearing the Three Lions today. And Dexter Blackstock, Matthew Mills and captain Martin Cranie will all be starting for England Under
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Maik likely to be on duty for Irish
It seems appropriate that Northern Ireland's last line of defence this afternoon is expected to be a former soldier. Ex-Saint Maik Taylor looks like being handed the job of trying to keep out favourites England in the World Cup qualifier. He is being
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City struggle for their point
Winchester City's ground is now on course for promotion, but a disappointing home draw slowed the team's charge towards Ryman 1 yesterday. With a new stand that conforms to promotion requirements all but completed, a season-high attendance of 372 ended
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Monks first in the title chase
Monks Brook have become the first team to win a Drew Smith Group Southampton League title this season. They clinched the Junior 5 championship when they defeated Hedge End Town 7-0 with goals from Tom Fleming (4), Matt Stanley (2) and John Williams. The
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Bournemouth make it - just!
Bournemouth Under-16s have retained the NatWest Indoor Cricket Championship at the Rose Bowl in dramatic style, writes MIKE VIMPANY. They edged a tense one-wicket semi-final victory over Havant by one wicket before beating hot favourites Basingstoke &
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NETBALL - Hawks' major asset
HAVANT Hawks were unable to stop Fleming Park's winning run in the Under-16 section of the Southampton League. The newcomers boast a great asset to their squad in Lauren MacLean, who is extremely tall with a lovely long stretch when defending. As a result
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BASKETBALL - Marlin turns to teaching
Marlin Capers, Solent Stars' leading scorer, will be bringing his American basketball expertise to the club's Easter coaching camps. Each camp runs from 10am until 3pm and will aim to improve skill levels and techniques of players - including beginners
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Hannah on a mission
LYMINGTON woman Hannah White will try again to break the speed record for sailing around the United Kingdom. The 21-year-old, pictured right, first attempted the record in 2003, starting from The Solent, but had to abort her journey within a few days
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How do you eat yours?
THE answer to the above question is very fast is the answer if you were at a Hampshire supermarket this weekend when an egg-chomping competition was staged to celebrate Easter. A panel of hungry volunteers lined up at Asda's Totton branch to eat their
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City IT buffs the most miserable people in Britain!
YOU ARE a man living in Southampton, in your 30s, single and you work with computers. Could this be you or someone you know? Because these are the key ingredients that make you one of the most miserable people in the country! A nationwide survey has revealed
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Top politician backs save ferry campaign
ONE of the New Forest's top politicians is backing the Daily Echo campaign to save the Hythe Ferry. Maureen Robinson, pictured, leader of the opposition Liberal Democrat group on the district council, said people were "outraged" at the threat to the service
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Children's swim club faces closure
IT has been running for 25 years and has taught 7,000 local children to swim - but the plug could be pulled on the popular Hedge End Learn To Swim Club. A multi-million-pound redevelopment scheme at Wildern School's community sports and leisure centre
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Fun activities for Easter holidays
YOUNGSTERS and parents are gearing up for a fun-packed programme of activities in Thornhill, Southampton over the Easter holidays. On Tuesday, the city council's arts development officer will be launching arts activities at St Christopher's Church with
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Bishop voices election-time asylum fears
ELECTION promises to crack down on immigration will make life even harder for asylum seekers fleeing persecution, says the Anglican bishop of Portsmouth. The Conservative Party has pledged to create quotas on asylum seekers if they win the next General
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Sher-ref of Glamorgan
I caught up again this week with Clive Thomas, who refereed our big day at Wembley in 1976. Clive also refereed at two World Cup Finals and in many European games and championships. He was not everybody's favourite with a touch of arrogance and super
