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DOGS: How many more stories?
I REFER to the front page article about my next door neighbour having her dog taken away from her. I wrote to the Labrador Lifeline Trust on October 19 - two days after Luna was taken away from Ms Hughes giving full details of how long I have known Ms
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About RBS
By now, you probably know that we're one of the world's largest financial institutions. And you may have heard one or two other things as well - like the fact that we have offices in 29 different countries or that we're comprised of some of the UK's best-known
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Special deals for Maxus van buyers
LDV dealer Adams Morey Ltd has announced a brand new finance deal for retail customers in Southampton looking to purchase a Maxus van. Customers can drive away in a new Maxus van from as little as £49.85 per week plus VAT. Included in the special price
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How sad demise of A&P turned into a triumph for staff
WORKERS laid off by former Southampton ship maintenance firm A&P are celebrating after finishing their first major contract since setting up on their own. Two new firms have emerged phoenix like from the ashes of the A&P shutdown and others have taken
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Design firm makes hay for farm with new image
A HAMPSHIRE pig farmer has a new corporate identity thanks to a south coast marketing agency. Droxford and Fareham based family-owned Simon Martin Farms sells premium free-range sausages, hams and bacon made from its rare breed Gloucester Old Spot pigs
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Pub gives platform to local suppliers
FED UP at seeing lorry-loads of food being shipped around the country, two Hampshire landlords decided their pub would be different. Today, an incredible 33 local food producers supply the Thomas Lord pub in West Meon. Having only opened in July this
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Dock Movements
Today's principal Southampton arrivals Patricia S, cargo, 0200, 203; Perth, container, 0400, 204; Autoline, roro, 0530, 201; Topeka, roro, 0600, 43; Saga Rose, passenger, 0645, 38/9; Hoegh Trotter, roro, 0730, 40; Nauta, cargo, 0830, 107; CMA CGM Ravel
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Dogs will not be returned
A DOG re-homing charity remained defiant last night that two pets it had taken back into its custody would not be returned. The Labrador Lifeline Trust defended its decision to reclaim without warning four-year-old Lunar from Salvation Army commander
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Oriana ditches British registry to host weddings
SOUTHAMPTON'S luxury cruise ship Oriana is to ditch its British registry and be re-registered in Bermuda - so it can carry out weddings. The ship's owner, P&O Cruises, has confirmed that the vessel will still fly the famous Red Ensign flag but it has
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Winchester's Real Deal
THE dust was removed and any broken bits were glued back on, as a selection of antiques were taken along to a roadshow for a new TV programme. Dickinson's Real Deal was in Winchester at the weekend looking for those neglected treasures. The show gives
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World class horse rider's death ruled an accident
A WORLD class rider was killed in Hampshire when she was thrown from her horse which landed on top of her, an inquest heard. Sherelle Duke, a close friend of royal rider Zara Phillips, was competing in a two-day eventing trial at Brockenhurst Park in
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Driver walks away from 80ft cliff fall
A 71-year-old motorist miraculously escaped serious injury when plunging 80ft down a cliff - and walking from the wreckage. The pensioner then immediately apologised to rescuers for causing so much trouble after they had come to his aid. The man plummeted
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Prime Minister gives city its own supernanny
PARENTS in Southampton trying to tame unruly children will be given help from a "supernanny". The city was named today as one of 77 areas chosen to benefit from part of a £4 million cash injection by the Government's Respect Task Force. The money will
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RADIO SOLENT: It's a big switch-off
NICK Girdler was "eased out" in January. Now Peter White, Chris Walker, Pippa Greenwood and now Richard Cartridge. Too old? Who is next for the chop? Is Miss Costello trying to kill off Radio Solent completely? "I don't want to hear really elderly
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This station is so informative
I FIND it difficult to believe - and understand - all I have been hearing this week regarding the sudden changes at BBC Radio Solent. I would guess that the majority of listeners are of the "older" generation as I am. When I listen to the radio it is
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We've been let down
I'M writing about Radio Solent and the moves that are going on there. Personally I have enjoyed Richard Cartridge, Nick Girdler, etc. Working full time, Saturdays was a particular joy with the sports programme, being a lifelong Saints fan I loved the
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Irritatiing and woeful
WHEN BBC Radio Solent first started broadcasting it was a breath of fresh air for local people of all ages. The presenters were adult, knowledgeable and sensible. Programmes were of local interest, factual, varied and the music easy going. Now, it would
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Dismayed
I AM another listener to Radio Solent utterly dismayed and disgusted at the way you have treated your presenters recently. The final straw to make me put pen to paper was the headline in last night's Echo that Richard Cartridge is now to leave. Whether
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Something wrong when Nick Girdler left
AFTER reading your article about older people being axed from Radio. Some time go I realised something was wrong when Nick Girdler walked out. He didn't agree to how they wanted the station to be run. At the moment it is run like a children's program
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Radio reshuffle
WITH reference to the BBC Radio Solent reshuffle', I am both surprised and saddened by the way the staff changes were imposed. As an avid listener from the old BBC South & West days, and which I consider was far superior in it's local make-up, I suggest
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Radio Solent boss says sorry
Last week the Daily Echo revealed how four of Radio Solent's best-loved presenters left the station in a controversial shake-up to win back listeners. Radio Solent boss Mia Costello then found herself at the centre of a row over ageism following a leaked
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Help find the vicious thugs who left me lying unconscious
A TEENAGER has described how he was knocked unconscious during a violent attack as he walked down a busy shopping street in broad daylight. Liam Ryves, suffered a broken cheek bone and severe bruising to his right eye during the unprovoked attack in
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AIRPORT: Expansion will damage quality of life
The expansion of Southampton Airport will be detrimental to the quality of life for large numbers of people in Southampton. We cannot believe the claims made by the aviation industry that aircraft will become significantly quieter or more fuel efficient
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AIRPORT: Sunny holidays or civilisation itself, You decide
I find myself at a complete loss as to why this debate is even going on at this stage of the game! How can peoples' ability to have cheap holidays in the sun possibly be more important than the future of our civilisation itself? The current rate of
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AIRPORT: Climate change is a major issue
Climate change is the biggest single issue facing us. The Stern report, Government-commissioned and published just a few weeks ago, was clear that we can act now at limited cost, or we can carry on with business as usual and let our children and grandchildren
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AIRPORT: I'm going by train
It has just come to my attention that the airport expansion is being seriously thought about, and I am alarmed. Already the peace of our garden in Highfield is constantly shattered as we sit outside, both in the day and the evening. For people nearer
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BBC RADIO SOLENT: Station will not be the same without you, Peter
I WOULD like to express my disgust at the axing of that superb broadcaster Peter White. As an early riser I listened to Peter and Dennis Skillicorn (with whom he had a wonderful rapport) every Saturday morning. I cannot think what Sally Taylor wants
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AIRPORT: What about the ice cap?
We all love to fly but there may not by anywhere to go after the ice caps have melted and the oceans have risen by 70m. I hear this could be in the next 100 years or so. The irony is that by then, everybody will be crammed on to a much smaller piece
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BBC RADIO SOLENT: Disgusted and disappointed with decisions
HOW disgusted and disappointed we are with Mia Costello and her decisions for Radio Solent. Radio Solent must not be allowed to compete with Ocean Sound, Power FM, Wave 105 and other commercial stations. Audience figures will certainly go down if this
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BBC RADIO SOLENT: I am one listener they've lost
I AM one listener that Radio Solent has lost and I feel so angry. To start with, Peter White's programme was one that I looked forward to. He is such a delightful person. Cheerful, intelligent, he has everything going for him and with Dennis Skillicorn
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BBC RADIO SOLENT: It's a bit like bland wallpaper
I WAS sorry to see in the Echo that Radio Solent is losing listeners, but have to admit to being one of those people who has turned it off. Sadly Solent seems to have got rid of the presenters who had some sort of character about them, i.e. Nick Girder
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BBC RADIO SOLENT: Furious and appalled
I AM not quite 65 yet, but I have listened to Solent for years, and I was furious and appalled at what I read in Tuesday's Echo. I thought that having a local station was for listeners of all ages to be able to participate. Surely, this sort of programme
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RADIO SOLENT DEBATE: Watch the figures plummet!
BEFORE I get rendered speechless I find the policy of bawling older listeners on local radio, hilarious! Aren't they aware that the majority of listeners are in this age group? If we are going to be banned from giving our opinions on the issues discussed
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I've got no problems with Prutts - Burley
George Burley has admitted he has "no problems" with David Prutton - and has challenged the midfield to get fit and back in his Championship plans. Prutton, who was almost sold back in the summer, will tonight play his first game of the season in a
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AIRPORT: A danger far greater than terrorist threat
We are possibly less than a decade away from a climate change tipping point, beyond which the whole world is in danger of irreversible and progressively worsening damage. This is the greatest danger to all of us, far, far greater than the threat of terrorism
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Saints fan reveals internet-related misery
THE SaintsForever website has shut down its popular message boards after the man who runs it was subjected to "a never ending stream of abuse." Over the last eight years Keith Legg has seen SaintsForever become one of the most popular forums on the
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Doswell: I'll quit if Eastleigh go down
PAUL Doswell has vowed to step down as Eastleigh manager at the end of the season if the Spitfires are relegated. After four fairytale seasons guiding the club up from the Wessex wilderness to the bright lights of the Conference South, Doswell says
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Benham signs new Hampshire deal
Chris Benham has committed his future to Hampshire, insisting: "I never wanted to leave." Hampshire Academy product Benham, 23, has signed a two-year contract despite a tempting offer to sign for another county. The Daily Echo understands that
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Now it's Luke's turn for vital bone marrow operation
THE youngest of four Romsey brothers all diagnosed with a fatal genetic condition is preparing for a bone marrow transplant. Six-year-old Luke Hartley will have the transplant at Great Ormond Street Hospital at the end of January, coinciding with his
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Strach: Saints' Cup final bigger than Celtic v Man Utd
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan tried to play down the Hoops' crucial Champions League clash against Manchester United by claiming he has been involved in bigger matches - including Saints' 2003 FA Cup fianl. The Bank of Scotland Premier League champions
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Bell an England injury scare
England have suffered an injury scare just two days before the opening Ashes Test after Ian Bell was hit in the nets at the Gabba. The Warwickshire batsman was practicing with the rest of the England squad in the nets at the ground when he was hit
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Former Hampshire ace out of Ashes opener
Australia have been forced to re-jig their plans for the opening Ashes Test after all-rounder Shane Watson was ruled out of their selection plans. The former Hampshire Cricket favourite had been earmarked as a key member of Australia's new-look
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Architect’s talk
RENOWNED architect Robert Adam will be the guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Winchester Residents' Association on Thursday. Mr Adam, an exponent of classical architecture, has criticised the £100m Silver Hill scheme in Winchester for its massive
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Fool Monty unveil act one last time
AFTER a year of entertaining ladies across the county, Hamp-shire's most unlikely strippers have called it a day. However, before they hang up their boxer shorts for the last time, they have made one appearance in memory of a Southampton student. The
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Pupils make it snappy
PUPILS at two schools in Eastleigh are celebrating after receiving thousands of pounds worth of digital cameras and software. As part of this year's Tesco Computers for Schools campaign parents of children from Shakespeare Infant and Junior Schools in