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Wessex League Div 1: Lymington & New Milton deliver the goods in final-day title shoot-out
BACK in the early 1990s, Ian Robinson was managing Millbrook Lions in the Tyro League - but just look at him now! Some 22 months after landing the Lymington & New Milton job, the side he built from scratch has dethroned the mighty Winchester City
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Ryman League: Craig's a catalyst as Eastleigh prosper
EASTLEIGH'S weekend went like clockwork for manager Paul Doswell, who is feeling upbeat and optimistic for Wednesday's big Ryman Premier play-off semi-final at home to George Borg's Braintree Town (7.45pm). Roared on by two coachloads of partying supporters
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Lymington & NM 3 - Gosport Boro 1
BACK in the early 1990s, Ian Robinson was managing Millbrook Lions in the Tyro League - but just look at him now! Some 22 months after landing the Lymington & New Milton job, the side he built from scratch has dethroned the mighty Winchester City
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Warne to quit Tests in 2007?
SHANE Warne is likely to bring the curtain down on his amazing Test career in 2007. Test cricket's greatest wicket taker, pictured left, is hoping to make the 2006-07 Ashes series in Australia his farewell to international cricket. However, he has still
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So sharp Shutte runs show
NEW Zealander Ryan Shutte produced a stunning solo performance as Ventnor opened their defence of the Division 2 title in style. The 22-year old Northern Districts all-rounder, pictured right, took 4-27 before hitting a match-winning 76 in Islanders'
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SAINTS 4 - NORWICH 3
WHAT next? Just when it seems like Saints are down and out, they produce out of nowhere a win and a display of such spirit and commitment that underlined a burning desire to avoid the drop. Having taken such a thumping at Portsmouth and been so abject
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: Queen Elizabeth 2, passenger, 0715, 38/9; Don Quijote, vehicle, 0730, 34/35; City of Lutece, roro, 0830, 201; CMA CGM Verlaine, container carrier, am, 207; Legend of the Seas, passenger, 1900, 101. Today's Principal Sailings
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David's trip of a lifetime
LUCKY David Smith prepares himself for the opportunity of a lifetime aboard the tall ship Lord Nelson. The youngster, who has cerebral palsy, is being supported aboard the ship by Treloar School care worker Nathan Thomas and Rose Road outreach worker
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Interpreters needed to help the deaf
FOR many a trip to the hospital, doctor or dentist is often a daunting experience. But imagine how much more difficult these situations might become if you couldn't hear what your doctor was saying to you. How would you communicate your symptoms and understand
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Irish team at the helm of new Jurys Inn
JURYS Doyle Hotel Group has appointed Martha O'Grady, pictured, as deputy general manager of Jurys Inn Southampton, putting a home-grown Irish team at the helm of its first hotel on the south coast. Martha, who originates from County Waterford in Ireland
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Record order for Hendy Van and Truck
HAMPSHIRE'S Hendy Van and Truck has delivered its largest-ever order - seven 44-tonne Iveco Stralis tractor units for Poole Bay Freight. Chris Shaw, of Hendy Van and Truck, said: "This is the biggest contract hire order we have had for this size of vehicle
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Play-off pain for Hants pair
THERE was no success for Hampshire clubs in the league play-offs as both Sandown & Shanklin and Portsmouth lost their chance to step up. The Hurricanes fell in a superb clash to London Cornish 27-14, while Portsmouth's third attempt at promotion through
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Lymington & NM 3 - Gosport Boro 1
BACK in the early 1990s, Ian Robinson was managing Millbrook Lions in the Tyro League - but just look at him now! Some 22 months after landing the Lymington & New Milton job, the side he built from scratch has dethroned the mighty Winchester City
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Winchester City 2 - Brockenhurst 1
WINCHESTER CITY came from behind, scoring twice in the last 18 minutes, to beat gallant Brockenhurst. Jamie Musselwhite's 40th goal of the season and Mark Smith's winner, five minutes from the end, came as City finished with the runners-up consolation
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Tooting & Mitcham 2 - Bashley 0
BASHLEY manager Geoff Butler accused Tooting & Mitcham's goalkeeper Jonty Venter of an "act of thuggery" against 16-year-old striker James Totczyk. The teenage frontman was stretchered off in Bashley's 2-0 defeat in south London following an incident
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Huge savings but jobs must still go
WINCHESTER health bosses have saved huge sums in the past year and have broken even, a meeting heard. However, managers are pressing on with preparing to make scores of staff redundant. Winchester and Eastleigh Health-care NHS Trust and the Mid Hampshire
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Hospital workers in fear of attacks
HOSPITAL employees in Winchester remain worried about attacks on them by patients and their families. Other concerns include job-related accidents, long working hours and a lack of leadership from senior managers. The issues were raised in a nationwide
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Cobbler Malcolm hangs up his boots after 48 years!
FOR nearly half a century he has been a permanent, familiar and friendly fixture in Winchester. When he started working in the city the Brooks Centre was just a big empty space with a car park and the Daily Echo building in Upper Brook Street was a disused
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Horror as man is stabbed in brawl
A MAN was repeatedly stabbed in the stomach during a street brawl in a Hampshire village. Residents were woken by the sound of two men shouting and fighting outside their homes on Gordon Road in Pennington in the New Forest around 7.45am yesterday. Minutes
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Grease back at The Mayflower
GREASE - The Musical, the most popular stage music show in the history of rock 'n' roll, is back at The Mayflower in Southampton for two weeks in August. With its well-greased quiffs and side-burns it needs no introductions - Grease is the word. Since
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Keith Floyd's food and fun
LEGENDARY TV chef Keith Floyd was scrambling eggs long before Gary Rhodes started getting all feisty in Hell's Kitchen. And the kitchen connoisseur is coming to the Lighthouse in Poole with his one-man show, Fun, Food and the Finer Things, on May 22 as
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Fareham's tribute to the life of Eva
OVER The Rainbow - a brand new musical play about the life and times of Eva Cassidy - comes to Fareham's Ferneham Hall on May 18. Over the Rainbow is a compelling musical which tells the life story of this legendary artist, following Eva's life through
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£1 ELECTION GIMMICK BACKFIRES
PENSIONER Bill McCormack has found himself at the centre of a pre-election row after taping £1 coins to campaign leaflets which were distributed to Hampshire OAPs living in sheltered housing. The 75-year-old party worker for the UK Independence Party,
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Driver arrested after cyclist is fatally injured
A VAN driver has been questioned by police following a New Forest crash which claimed the life of a middle-aged cyclist. Police said the 53-year-old victim had been riding his bicycle along Fawley Road, Fawley, when he was struck by a white Mercedes Sprinter
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We are shaking for the Saints' big day!
SHAKE IT for the Saints. It is a really big week for Harry Redknapp's side after Saturday's dramatic victory over Norwich City. The thrilling 4-3 victory sets up a massive must-win clash at fellow relegation strugglers Crystal Palace this weekend, and
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Nursery with good reason to celebrate
THESE children and staff at a Southampton nursery school can be forgiven for looking pleased with themselves. Asquith Nursery Westwood Park in Portswood received the top rating in a recent inspection by inspectors from the education watchdof Ofsted. The
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£1.5m boost to curb school run
PUPILS are being encouraged to walk, cycle or use public transport to and from school as part of Hampshire County Council's new Safer Routes to School programme. Education bosses have set aside £1.5m to implement road safety measures at schools to discourage
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Winchester City 2 - Brockenhurst 1
WINCHESTER CITY came from behind, scoring twice in the last 18 minutes, to beat gallant Brockenhurst. Jamie Musselwhite's 40th goal of the season and Mark Smith's winner, five minutes from the end, came as City finished with the runners-up consolation
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Downton 5 - Alton Town 2
Relegated Downton finished on a high note by thumping Alton Town 5-2 at Wick Lane, Mark Daubney and Daniel Gain both notched doubles with Matt Guy completing the Robins' nap hand.
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Victory parade sets the scene for village's May Day celebrations
MAY Day celebrations began at first light in one Hampshire village with traditional Morris Dancers kicking off festivities. The dawn show marked the start of a programme of May Day events in Wickham which this year were all based on the theme of VE Day
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Civic chiefs hold key to Oasis at Rose Bowl
HAMPSHIRE Cricket has now applied for planning permission to stage the concert by Oasis at the Rose Bowl in West End. Last month, the Daily Echo revealed that despite selling out the venue to 35,000 Oasis fans, the club had yet to apply for planning consent
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All hands on deck for hectic weekend
A CARGO handling company in Southampton has tackled its busiest ever weekend since setting up shop more than 15 years ago. It was a case of all hands on deck for 300 staff at Southampton Cargo Handling (SCH) and subsidiary Cruise and Passenger Services
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David's trip of a lifetime
LUCKY David Smith prepares himself for the opportunity of a lifetime aboard the tall ship Lord Nelson. The youngster, who has cerebral palsy, is being supported aboard the ship by Treloar School care worker Nathan Thomas and Rose Road outreach worker
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JUST PRICELESS
HENRI CAMARA lets fly to score potentially the most valuable goal of Saints' 120-year history. There have been many more famous players than the on-loan Senegalese international to wear the red and white stripes ... ... But not even Mick Channon, Terry
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It's just Saux special for me - Graeme
GRAEME LE SAUX says the match that featured his first Premiership goal for Saints will live long in the memory. The former England wing-back's first Premiership goal since his summer move from Chelsea two years ago gave Saints a 3-2 lead that was cruelly
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Eleven years on, Dowie can still play major role in Saints' relegation fight
THERE is something about Saints v Norwich relegation battles that equals goals - and plenty of them. Throw in glorious April sunshine and a healthy dose of nervous tension and you have the ingredients for a classic. Remember Carrow Road, April 9th 1994
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'We're still fighting'
HARRY REDKNAPP praised his players' character after Saints had dragged themselves "off the floor" to leap out of the relegation zone. Redknapp said: "We've done great and they've showed terrific character. "I had to make some changes at half-time because
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Vote for your Saints player of the season 2004/05
HERE'S your chance to vote for your Saints player of the season for 2004/05. Simply call 0901 221 and add the unique four-digit number which is next to the players name that you wish to vote for - All calls cost 25p. The award will be
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Molesey 3 - Newport IoW 3
Newport IoW, free from the jaws of relegation, signed off the season with a 3-3 draw at Molesey. After 24 minutes the Islanders were two up, courtesy of Chris Bridges and a penalty by 16-year-old Michael McEnery, but Russell Pym (penalty) and Mark Longley
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Wessex League 1: City win not enough in nail-biting finale
WINCHESTER CITY came from behind, scoring twice in the last 18 minutes, to beat gallant Brockenhurst. Jamie Musselwhite's 40th goal of the season and Mark Smith's winner, five minutes from the end, came as City finished with the runners-up consolation
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Ryman League: Butler fumes over 'act of thuggery'
BASHLEY manager Geoff Butler accused Tooting & Mitcham's goalkeeper Jonty Venter of an "act of thuggery" against 16-year-old striker James Totczyk. The teenage frontman was stretchered off in Bashley's 2-0 defeat in south London following an incident
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Fareham 2 - Portland 3
Portland United's Division 1 status was secured by schoolboy Lewis Whyton who became the youngest ever player to score a SWL Division 1 hat-trick when he netted all three goals in the Dorset club's 3-2 success at Fareham, who replied through Danny Turner
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Wessex League 1: Hamble forced to play waiting game
THERE could well be an unexpected reprieve for Hamble ASSC, whose 4-2 defeat at Bemerton Heath Harlequins on Saturday seemingly ended their 18-year stay in the top flight of the Sydenhams Wessex League. The Planemakers could yet be toasting Lymington
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Udal's blows too little too late
TAILENDERS Shaun Udal and Richard Logan saved Hampshire from one of their most miserable one-day losses in the county's history yesterday. As it was, the Hawks still slipped to the foot of the embryonic totesport League Division One table after a 98-run
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Wessex League 2: Town in seven heaven
LYMINGTON Town were presented with the Division 2 Championship trophy by SWL referees' secretary Dennis Challis at their Southampton Road home on Saturday and they celebrated with a 7-0 annihilation of Aldermaston. Triumphant Town toasted winning doubles
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Wessex League 3: Hayling still in hunt
THE champagne stays on ice for Division 3 champions-elect Colden Common after Hayling United kept alive their faint title hopes with a 4-0 home win against Laverstock & Ford. Common have finished their season with 88 points, while Hayling have ploughed
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Extra-Ord-inarily economical
BAT Sports are off to a flier in the ECB Southern Electric Premier League with a crushing nine-wicket win over Bournemouth at Chapel Gate. They skittled out the strongly-fancied Dorset side for 91 and then polished off the target in the 23rd over, with
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Cockram and Ransley take starring roles
ROY Cockram, with a career-best 88, and off-spinner Stuart Ransley, who celebrated league-best figures of 5-31, produced sparkling individual performances as the Hampshire Academy beat Liphook & Ripsley by 81 runs on the Rose Bowl Nursery ground.
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Gold award
SANDY Balls Holiday Centre in the New Forest has won a gold award for environmental awareness. The centre, near Fordingbridge, is one of the companies involved in the pilot stage of a green tourism business scheme in the region covered by Tourism South
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Dover Athletic 1 - Eastleigh 2
EASTLEIGH'S weekend went like clockwork for manager Paul Doswell, who is feeling upbeat and optimistic for Wednesday's big Ryman Premier play-off semi-final at home to George Borg's Braintree Town (7.45pm). Roared on by two coachloads of partying supporters
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Bemerton 4 - Hamble ASSC 2
THERE could well be an unexpected reprieve for Hamble ASSC, whose 4-2 defeat at Bemerton Heath Harlequins on Saturday seemingly ended their 18-year stay in the top flight of the Sydenhams Wessex League. The Planemakers could yet be toasting Lymington
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Appleby men up against it
A PATCHED-UP Hampshire came close to pulling off a dramatic, albeit undeserved, victory in their opening County Championship Plate match against Dorset & Wiltshire. The twin counties held on to claim a 38-31 success at Trojans after leading 31-7 early
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Downton 5 - Alton Town 2
Relegated Downton finished on a high note by thumping Alton Town 5-2 at Wick Lane, Mark Daubney and Daniel Gain both notched doubles with Matt Guy completing the Robins' nap hand.
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Driver arrested after cyclist is fatally injured
A VAN driver has been questioned by police following a New Forest crash which claimed the life of a middle-aged cyclist. Police said the 53-year-old victim had been riding his bicycle along Fawley Road, Fawley, when he was struck by a white Mercedes Sprinter
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Chemists no longer open on Sundays
CHEMISTS are shutting up shop for good on Sundays in a major New Forest town. Pharmacies in Ringwood will no longer provide emergency cover on Sundays because they say that not enough people are using them. The nearest alternatives for residents needing
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Students impress engineering mentor
STAFF from an electronics engineering firm have been mentoring students at Totton College as part of an engineering education scheme. Run by the Royal Academy of Engineering, the scheme gives sixth form students an opportunity to work with local companies
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Art to open at Theatre Royal
ART, one of the most successful plays in British theatre history, is coming to Winchester's Theatre Royal. The production stars Peak Practice star Simon Shepherd in the role of Serge. Simon is also directing the production and is joined by Michael Garner
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Horror as man is stabbed in brawl
A MAN was repeatedly stabbed in the stomach during a street brawl in a Hampshire village. Residents were woken by the sound of two men shouting and fighting outside their homes on Gordon Road in Pennington in the New Forest around 7.45am yesterday. Minutes
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Gun club plea for better education and training
THE CHAIRMAN of a Hampshire gun club has called for better facilities to be provided so that shooters can practise their hobby safely rather than face an outright ban on "BB" replica weapons. Chairman of the Itchen Valley Shooting Club, David Downhill
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That's money well spent
SHIRLEY precinct is proving a huge hit with residents and shoppers after its multi-million-pound revamp. With clean, bright paving slabs and a stylish new seating area, scores of new shoppers and visitors are flocking to the area. However, one aspect
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£14,000 to boost college security
PLANS to tighten security at a Hampshire college have been supported by the police. St Vincent College in Gosport is undertaking a £14,000 project to extend closed-circuit TV coverage around the 12 and a half acre site. The move has been prompted following
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Sewing the seeds of a common bond down the allotment
THEY might be generations apart. But they have cultivated a common bond - their prized allotment plots. The South Street allotments in the heart of Eastleigh have become a way of life for the young Swanbrow family and pensioner Ken Wellstood. However,
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Research ship off to Bermuda
ACADEMICS at the newly named National Oceanography Centre in Southampton yesterday saw the royal research ship Charles Darwin leave Southampton for Bermuda on a research cruise across the Atlantic. The 45-day cruise is the first to be carried out under
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We've got the stomach for this fight
JAMIE REDKNAPP reckons Saints answered their critics by beating Norwich. The players were accused of not having the stomach for a relegation fight in the wake of their collapse at Portsmouth. But the negative press helped them end a forgettable week by
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It wasn't clever, it was luck... Henri was my last throw of the dice
HARRY REDKNAPP refused to take any credit for the substitutions that lifted his side to victory against Norwich. The Saints boss re-shuffled his defence for the game, dropping captain Claus Lundekvam to the bench and introducing a new centre back pairing
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Le Saux: You were fan-tastic!
YOU were fan-tastic. It wasn't just the Saints players that won praise for the way they battled back to throw themselves a Premiership relegation lifeline on Saturday. The thousands of red-and-white bedecked fans who kept up their non-stop support of
