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A bit of culture in Stratford-upon-Avon
OOOH, what a week it has been. Seven days ago, I ran in York at the Brass Monkey Half Marathon. It was a good race but not a great race. But what struck me afterwards was how everyone was describing in awestruck tones as how this was the best half marathon
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Fergie sends coaching pair to spy on Bale
SIR Alex Ferguson sent coaching pair Carlos Queiroz and Mike Phelan across Manchester to watch Gareth Bale in FA Cup action for Saints this afternoon. That was despite the Manchester United manager last night claiming that Spurs are now in pole position
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Saints' FA Cup dream ended by City
Saints' FA Cup dream came to an end in the fourth round as they were beaten 3-1 by Manchester City at the City of Manchester stadium this afternoon. Kenwyne Jones gave Saints the lead midway through the first half but it lasted just three minutes with
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Ex-Saint on target in derby romp
West Brom's deadly forward combination of Diomansy Kamara and ex-Saints favourite Kevin Phillips propelled the Baggies side to victory in their FA Cup fourth-round derby against Wolves at Molineux this afternoon. Former Pompey star Kamara's pace posed
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Gareth Bale postbag
Here is a letter emailed to the Daily Echo regarding, who else, Gareth Bale I cannot understand all the speculation over the Gareth Bale saga. The situation appears plain. As I understand it, he and his representatives have agreed to him helping
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New ship to get Royal seal of approval
A NEW £40 million royal research ship is be named by HRH The Princess Royal at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton. The RRS James Cook is the latest addition to the Natural Environment Research Council's fleet of oceanographic research ships
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Fran helps Tories keep control
THE Conservatives have retained control of New Forest District Council following a by-election. Newly elected Councillor Fran Carpenter will represent Barton ward. She replaces long-standing Cllr Ken Austin who has retired from his district council
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Wenger: We didn't have enough cash to go for Bale
ARSENE Wenger has admitted he would have slapped in a bid for Gareth Bale - had he been handed a bumper transfer market kitty this month. ''A player like Bale would have interested us,'' the Arsenal manager said. ''But when you already have two
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Jazz legend George will still play Eastleigh despite collapse
ONE of Britain's best known jazz musicians George Melly, who collapsed on stage, will still be playing to his army of fans at Eastleigh. The jazz veteran had been performing with Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen at the Old Market in Hove, East Sussex,
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Fergie: Spurs lead Bale chase
Sir Alex Ferguson has conceded Tottenham are now in pole position to sign £10million-rated defender Gareth Bale. The Saints youngster has become one of the most sought-after players of the transfer window, with a host of Premiership clubs keen to
