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Lawrie Mac has the lowdown on the Lone Ranger
MATT Le Tiss, Claus Lundekvam, banjo playing at St Mary's and tales of an apologetic telegram from Tonto to the Lone Ranger ... Don't miss Saints legend Lawrie McMenemy's column in today's Daily Echo.
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Saints hope for bumper turn-out
SAINTS are preparing themselves for their second largest attendance since relegation next weekend. The club have already sold 22,000 tickets for next Saturday's Championship visit of Norwich City. And head of supporter services David Luker believes
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Chelsea 'reject' is a would-be Saints star
STUART Gates is determined to bounce back from his Chelsea rejection by forging a career for himself as a pro footballer. And the former Barton Peveril College youngster wants to do it with Saints. On his 18th birthday yesterday, the nation found
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Saints' winning run is halted
LIVEWIRE striker Freddy Eastwood delivered the perfect tonic for under-pressure Southend boss Steve Tilson as Saints' winning run came to a crushing halt in a 2-1 defeat at Roots Hall. Eastwood hit a spectacular opening goal and a cracker from Alan
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Tom's scaling the dizzy heights of Oz
IT is one of the most memorable views in the world, but despite scaling the heights of Sydney Harbour Bridge Tom McInulty will not see the spectacular scene around him. What makes Tom's daredevil climb for charity all the more courageous is the fact
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Failed merger gave police new ideas
HAMPSHIRE'S Chief Constable has said he will continue to explore the possibility of collaborating with other forces, following ditched plans for the wholesale merging of constabularies across the country. Paul Kernaghan said despite the recent plans
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New hall opening celebrated
New hall's opening is celebrated by pupils A VILLAGE school in the New Forest now has its own hall for the first time in its 151-year history. Pupils at South Baddesley Primary School, near Lymington, no longer have to cross the road to the old village
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Sky 'reject' dreams of Saints career
STUART Gates is determined to bounce back from his Chelsea rejection by forging a career for himself as a pro footballer. And the former Barton Peveril College youngster wants to do it with Saints. On his 18th birthday yesterday, the nation found
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Saints expect bumper attendance
SAINTS are preparing themselves for their second largest attendance since relegation next weekend. The club have already sold 22,000 tickets for next Saturday's Championship visit of Norwich City. And head of supporter services David Luker believes
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Claridge has point to prove
Veteran striker Steve Claridge insists he still has a point to prove as he prepares to make his 1,000th career appearance for Bournemouth this afternoon. The much-travelled 40-year-old has joined the Coca-Cola League One side on a month-long deal and
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SOUTHEND UTD 2 – SAINTS 1
SHOULD we be surprised by this result, or should we have expected it? Seasoned Saints fans probably expected it, it's been the Saints way for so long. On a run of four consecutive wins and seven games unbeaten, they travel to the Championship's bottom
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Teenager fights for life after moped crash
A TEENAGER was today fighting for his life after he was involved in an accident while riding a moped in Southampton. The 17-year-old was riding the bike along Lordshill Centre West when it was in collision with a Vauxhall Astra at the junction with Tangmere
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Salute John Denham
I REMEMBER the numerous contributors to these correspondence columns and editorials who pressed for the invasion of Iraq and who now have egg on their face as a result of the Baker report. Not that many care to admit to their former stance. There's one
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Why can't Christmas tree be on the ground?
HAVE things got so bad in the centre of Southampton that the only safe place to put a Christmas tree is on top of the Bargate, and this year because the building is unavailable, on a department's store balcony? With all the CCTV cameras and security
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Not all board members resigned
IN the interest of balance I would like to respond to articles We Resign Say Grant Dispute Residents (Daily Echo, November 30) and Fighting on for Local Projects (December 4). I am an agency representative on the Outer Shirley Regeneration Board (OSRB
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Saints' stars were brilliant
THAMK you to the Saints for the excellently organised fun day at West Quay. My two sons had their photos taken with Jhon Viafara and Bradley Wright-Phillips. Both players were very patient and friendly and my lads were well chuffed that they were able
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Teenager admits manslaughter of artist
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy has admitted killing a man after a confrontation in a Southampton street. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to manslaughter when he appeared at Winchester Crown Court. The charges were brought after
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George and Alex buzzing
George Burley and Alexander Ostlund both offer insights into the Saints camp in this weekend's Pink. Burley is urging his side to keep up the momentum and continue to create a feelgood factor around the club, as well as again saying he doesn't need
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Memorial to Girls' Brigade stalwart
A MEMORIAL service was being held today for a woman who dedicated 55 years of her life to the Girls' Brigade. Glenys Arnold, who died earlier this month at the age of 72, served in the brigade faithfully, inspiring those less fortunate and encouraging
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Hampshire back on track
Hampshire darts players got their season back on track with a hard-fought victory at Warwickshire. After two days competition Hampshire's 36 players had done enough to chalk up a 19-17 win which netted them the three extra bonus points on offer.
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KO blow a first for Bishop
Jack Bishop has been forced to postpone his first boxing show in more than 60 years in the fight game. The veteran promoter, trainer and manager has had to put back next weekend's show, scheduled for Sunday, December 17, until Sunday, January 21, due
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Teacher wins appeal over assault conviction
A TEACHER who wiped spit on a disruptive pupil's face has had her conviction for common assault overturned. The 43-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted she had committed the act to teach the 11-year-old a lesson that spitting was
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£331,000 cash boost for museum
ONE of Southampton's top attractions is in for a cash boost to pay for vital repairs to the building. Leisure bosses are due to ring-fence £331,000 to pay for the work at Solent Sky museum - providing the deal is agreed at a meeting of full council in