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Recycle rubbish or face wheelie bins after all
COUNCIL chiefs in the New Forest have warned that wheelie bins could be introduced after all unless residents recycle more of their rubbish. Last week members of the district council voted against the introduction of wheelie bins after describing them
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Tourist centre is voted No. 1
WINCHESTER'S Tourist Information Centre has been voted the best in the UK after a "mystery shopper" campaign by national body VisitBritain. Staff from the group send in e-mail and telephone requests to all 474 tourist information centres across Britain
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Mark Hoban selects the Rainbow Centre for Christmas
FAREHAM MP Mark Hoban has selected the Rainbow Centre's charity Christmas card as his official festive greeting. The Conservative MP chose the design after youngsters held a competition at the Fareham-based charity, which helps children with cerebral
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Is everyone sitting comfortably?
YOUNG readers in Hampshire were able to step inside the world of a popular children's author and illustrator when he visited Fair Oak Infant School. David Melling is well-known among young people for his colourful stories and creative characters that
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Breast cancer surgeons meet
THE UK's top breast cancer surgeons were in Winchester today for a training event aimed at helping to reduce the number of people dying each year from the disease. The 150 doctors will also be subjected to a survey by charity group No More Breast Cancer
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Festive treats in store at Whiteley Village
VISITORS to Whiteley Village are being treated to a variety of festive attractions in the run-up to Christmas. From Saturday, December 9, the shopping destination is to run a programme of free activities which will include a visit on the day from Santa
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Fare deal wins backing
THE most wide-ranging free bus scheme for pensioners in Hampshire looks likely to be rubber-stamped for another year, so long as operators do not succeed in forcing costs up. An influential group of councillors is recommending Eastleigh Council's Cabinet
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Lorry crash closes main road into city
WEST Quay Road in Southampton was closed today after an articulated lorry crashed, shedding its load of steel slats across the carriageway. The stretch of road near Red Funnel ferry terminal was affected, with French Street and Bugle Street also shut
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Man in court after £40,000 drugs find at hotel
CANNABIS resin seized by police from a hotel near Southampton International Airport had an estimated street value of up to £40,000. First reports indicated that the haul was worth about £20,000 but now it is thought to be double that value. Police officers
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Heated reaction to fire service shake-up plans
CONTROVERSIAL plans to change the future of the fire service in Southamp-ton have been slated by residents, firefighters and union bosses. At a public consultation last night the proposals - which would see the number of full-time crewed fire engines
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So happy you’re back, Daddy
THEY'RE back safe! After seven long hot and arduous months Hampshire troops have finally made the journey out of war-torn Iraq. Exhausted, but obviously consumed with sheer delight, they arrived back at their German barracks by the coachload. More than
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High seas ad-Ventura for Noddy
NODDY is packing his suitcase, leaving Big Earsbehind in Toytown and is off on his holidays on Southampton's brand new cruise ship, Ventura. Behind this much-loved children's character is the tough, cut-throat competition of the international cruising
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World beneath our waves
HAVE you ever wondered what curious creatures or bizarre beasts lurk under the shadowy waters of the Solent? Perhaps you've wondered what shipwrecks lie beneath the waves or what the bottom of the ocean floor looks like. If your nautical curiosity is
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Atisreal banks on Neilson Holt deal
WELL known Hampshire commercial property agent Neilson Holt has been sold to French-backed national group Atisreal, the Daily Echo can reveal. The move is part of a strategy for Atisreal to become a "major player" in the region with a £5m turnover.
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Dock Movements
Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Ara Zeebrugge, cargo, 1400, 204; NYK Andromeda, container, 1530, 204; Frisia, roro, 1630, 40; Vasiliy Malov, cargo, 2030, 36; Autoroute, roro, 2330, 203 Today's principal Southampton sailings: Nordsee,
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Catt is cream of pole dancing crop
ARMS and legs were not the only body parts tested to their limits at the Southampton bar Polecats final at Que Pasa. If it wasn't the spins and stretches of the dancers causing spectators eyes to pop out, it was the energetic flips and accompanying frolics
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More 101 phone staff on way as service falters
Hampshire police have been given an extra £500,000 to help pay for more staff to handle calls coming through on a dedicated antisocial behaviour line. Despite the future of the 101 service hanging in the balance after the Home Office halted plans to
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Showing real talent at cutting edge
A MODEL and hairdresser combined their talents to show they are a cut above the rest when they scooped first prize in a unique styling competition. The pair won the regional "cut and swap" competition, in which the model is responsible for drying and
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Trees are root of success
DEPARTMENT store chain John Lewis says a shortage of real Christmas trees had prompted a boom in sales of artificial alternatives. The company, which has a branch in WestQuay shopping centre, reported sales of £66.5m last week, an increase of 7.3 per
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BBC RADIO SOLENT: Give the older caller a break
I WAS dubbed "King of the Phone-ins" by a BBC broadcaster many years ago. (Done about 5,500 in 25 years). Surprise, surprise: I also do press letters. So the BBC Radio Solent, Mia Costello story; was of great interest to me. Apparently Radio Solent
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BBC RADIO SOLENT: Reputation has been lost
RADIO Solent always had a reputation for its listeners. I'm afraid they have lost it completely. We may be older but so many today are "young at heart" and voices certainly don't alter. Does she imagine everyone is stupid, we have experience and a lot
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BBC RADIO SOLENT: Shot in the foot
IN my opinion the demise of Radio Solent began two years ago when the popular Topsoil programme was revamped, and turned into a "music" and general information programme with gardening slots. I wrote then to the management, suggesting that they were
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BBC RADIO SOLENT: I fear for station's future
WELL, if that's the way to win back your core audience, or even attract new, I fear for Radio Solent's future. Sally Taylor might be a competent "linker-upper" on TV, but in this role, well, I would have enjoyed a kinder acoustic experience listening
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BBC RADIO SOLENT: It should be Radio Silent
I CAN only endorse the widespread criticism of Radio Solent's new policy as outlined by Mia Costello. I have resorted to using the station mainly for the local news and sports bulletins. As noted by other correspondents the Julian Clegg Breakfast Show
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BBC RADIO SOLENT: Who do I tune to now?
I switched my radio on at 11am on Sat 18th Nov and was very disappointed not to hear the gardening programme. It has been my wont to listen for at least two hours every Saturday morning. Then I recalled having heard about changes at Radio Solent. Their
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BBC RADIO SOLENT: Lacking in commonsense
MIA Costello most likely highly qualified but she sure lacks commonsense! Did she really believe that such an emotive e-mail to all staff' would not be leaked to the press. They have dispensed with some household' names, particularly Peter White whose
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BBC RADIO SOLENT: Surely the format cannot be that wrong
HOW can The Powers That Be suggest that in the future only certain age groups be allowed to give their views? Surely the views of everybody regardless of age would be welcomed. We do not all get quavery voices as we get older. Are the presenters coming
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Ponting dominates as Aussies take full control
Ricky Ponting hit another brilliant century as Australia dominated the opening exchanges of the new Ashes series against England at the Gabba this morning. The Australian captain maintained the prolific run of form he has enjoyed since surrendering
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Crouch: I'll pay for new players - if Wilde does the same!
SAINTS vice chairman Leon Crouch has promised manager George Burley he will delve deep into his own pockets to finance any January signings. But the club's second largest individual shareholder insists he is only happy to write a seven-figure cheque
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Burley: Managers have a big responsibility
Saints manager George Burley's exclusive column appears in the Daily Echo today. Among the topics he talks about is the current refereeing crisis. This is what he has to say ... The big talking point in football at the moment is referees and
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Burley: Managers have a big responsibility
Saints manager George Burley's exclusive column appears in the Daily Echo today. Among the topics he talks about is the current refereeing crisis. This is what he has to say ... The big talking point in football at the moment is referees and
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Police and paramedics saw man before he died
A MAN who died after being hit by a taxi was seen by police and paramedics just before the fatal accident, it has emerged. The death of Ali Farah Bullaleh who lived in Southampton, is now under investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission
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Residents warned to recycle or face wheelie bins
COUNCIL chiefs in the New Forest have warned that wheelie bins could be introduced after all unless residents recycle more of their rubbish. Last week members of the district council voted against the introduction of wheelie bins after describing them
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Librarians face jobs axe in cash crisis
DOZENS of librarians across Hampshire could lose their jobs and the county's book fund may be slashed as library bosses struggle with a £500,000 overspend. The county council is looking at cutting around one third of 80 professional librarian posts and
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Youths wheel away dustbins to set on fire
TEENAGERS are causing havoc in a Hampshire village by stealing residents' wheelie bins and setting them on fire. Councillors and residents in West End are growing increasingly concerned following a spate of recent bin thefts. Groups of teenagers have
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Burglar hurled tiles at the police
SERIAL offender Robert Campbell hurled tiles at police after climbing onto his roof to evade arrest. At one stage officers became so concerned for the safety of neighbours they advised them to remain indoors. The drama began when officers went to his
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Mother's tragic death remains a mystery
SHE was a kind, caring woman who loved her family "with all her heart". Now the son and daughter of accident victim Kathleen Gundre are hoping someone will answer the questions surrounding her death and enable them to start rebuilding their lives. Paul