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Sky's the limit for CLC charity jump
NOT MANY company bosses would allow their staff to jump out of a plane but one Southampton company is doing just that, all in the name of charity. Painting and building maintenance firm CLC Ltd has nominated some members of its staff to take part in
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Stumpy the duck loses one of his four legs
STUMPY, the Hampshire duck which became famous around the world after being born with four legs, has lost one of its extra limbs after getting caught in its pen. Stumpy caught the media's attention worldwide after it was born at the Warrawee Duck Farm
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Mum feared for her life on rollercoaster
A HAMPSHIRE mum has told how she feared for her safety as she hurtled around the world's first ten-loop rollercoaster without being properly strapped in. Terrified Nicky Race-Oak said she was forced to cling on to an unlocked shoulder harness, worried
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Hotel is needed on site of ex-chicken factory
LYMINGTON needs a new hotel to help rid the town of its Costa Geriatrica image, a public inquiry heard. The inquiry will decide whether Paxton Holdings can build a care home as the centrepiece of its proposed development at the former Webbs chicken processing
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New teenage cancer care unit planned
A NEW £500,000 teenage cancer unit is going to be built at a Southampton hospital. The new six-bed unit at Southampton General Hospital will be built by the Teenage Cancer Trust, which will be launching an appeal this year to raise the money needed to
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City tops table for TV licence dodgers
SOUTHAMPTON has topped Hampshire's league table for TV licence dodgers for the fourth year running. A total of 2,245 people in Southampton were caught watching programmes without a valid licence in 2006, according to figures released by TV Licensing
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£100,000 cost of farm arson
THE hunt is on for an arsonist causing widespread alarm among Hampshire's farming community. Detectives say three fires that were started within 13 hours appear to be linked, sparking fears that there is a serial firestarter at large in the county for
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Councillor fighting for life
A HAMPSHIRE councillor is fighting for her life in hospital after being struck down by a mystery illness that has left her in a coma. Pauline Watkins, who is a member of Totton and Eling Town Council, is on a life-support machine in Southampton General
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David joins Tenon to lead business team
ACCOUNTANCY firm Tenon has appointed David Brookes as a director of its local business services team. David joins from HWCA Ltd's London office where he was a business services director with a large portfolio of owner managed businesses from various
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Tom is Spaceway’s sales executive
INTERIOR fit out experts the Spaceway Group has appointed Tom Perry as sales executive in its Storage Division. The Hampshire firm is looking to expand its storage arm after major deals to fit out warehouses for companies such as Carte Blanche, Stannah
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Tories throw cards on the table
TORIES in Southampton are pledging a public vote on a Las Vegas-style casino if they win power in the local elections. The Conservative group is campaigning on the promise of letting residents have their say on whether Southampton should become a venue
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Should we electronically tag OAPs?
A LEADING campaigner for Hampshire's elderly has backed the idea of electronically tagging some pensioners. But Age Concern Hampshire director Chris Perry said he would only support any proposals if it was to help dementia suffers. His comments came
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Aon’s final three
AN ART Gallery, a couture fashion company and electrical maintenance firm have made it to the final three-strong shortlist to win £20,000 of investment in the Daily Echo backed Aon Business Accelerator competition. The finalists are Calmore electrics
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Bill for dormant companies could be £6m
FAILURE to keep track of redundant subsidiary companies could be costing businesses in the region more than £6m a year in administration costs, according to accountancy firm Mazars. Of 34,177 companies registered in the SO postcode area, 4,718 are currently
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Dock Movements
Today's principal arrivals Hamburg Express, container, 0130, 207; Montlhery, roro, 0615, 201; Victoriaburg, cargo, 0730, 107; Asian Legend, roro, 1030, 43; Stuttgart Express, container, 1300, 204; Ocean Village Two, passenger, 1400, 106; Berlin Express
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Merely a party political stunt?
IF the Tory election candidates attempting to pick up litter in Winchester (Daily Echo, April 16) are so keen on keeping the city tidy why don't they join the Winchester Litter Pickers? This non-political group of volunteers works tirelessly in all weathers
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Nato has kept the peace, not the EU
MAY I correct a serious error in the article headed Peace and Prosperity Provided by the EU (Daily Echo, April 14)? This claim is totally untrue; it is NATO which has kept the peace since the last war and not the EU. The true statements in the article
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Day care delight
FOR about a year I have been taken to a day care centre on two days a week. On Mondays I enjoy the company of about 14 other people at Sembal House, on Tuesdays I go to Medwall Green where about 24 oldies enjoy ourselves. To celebrate Easter and, at
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New homes would increase traffic
THE impressive Linden Homes Southern proposals for developing the BAT sports ground in Totton, as displayed at the recent exhibition, overlooks the fact that a number of issues arise which seriously undermine their publicised intentions. The envisaged
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My grandson has been dumped by callous father
I WAS interested to read the article in the Daily Echo about single parents and the responsibility they have. The father of my nine-month-old grandson has recently dumped him. He sent a 10p text message saying that our daughter lacked compassion. I
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We need a general election now
WHILE we await our future under the cloud of what remains of New Labour, I fear for our future. How is it possible that Gordon Brown could be any better than Tony Blair when it is proved both suffer any real credibility, with the present leader taking
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War lords are ruining world
MY brother, in the RAF, was posted to Christmas Island for 18 months, 50 odd years ago, and he told of numerous nuclear experiments offshore and the effect on the troops (part of the tests) and the island. At that time I felt a sense of unease, not only
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Dairy food is healthy
IREAD with interest Why Weight? by Kate Thompson (Daily Echo, April 00). She states the protein casein in milk is hard to digest. She also states this can "give rise to digestive problems and other symptoms such as catarrh, skin rashes, lethargy, irritability
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Feeble sentence for fire bug who put lives at risk
WHAT disconcerted me most about the prisoner mistakenly released after 30 days instead of 30 months (Daily Echo, April 13) was the fact that an arsonist who set fire to premises with people inside, including a baby, was not given a longer sentence in
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School hopes dashed
WE shall not be moved was the message from Winchester City Council over the sale of land at Whiteley for a new school. The authority agreed in February to review its stance, following a petition from parents. However, members confirmed last night that
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Shipping spectacular
Ocean Village Two, Britain's latest cruise ship, was due in Southampton today signalling the start of the busiest period in the port's illustrious history. With its distinctive, vivid pink and orange livery, Ocean Village Two will be officially named
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Fireball victim dies
THE grieving family of a disabled man who died after he was doused in white spirit and torched in his home have appealed for calm after violent threats were posted on the Internet. The threats were believed to have been posted by friends of Michael Toye
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Totton on song for Wembley
THEY are more renowned for their ability on a football pitch than in the recording studio. But AFC Totton's FA Vase heroes got themselves in the cup final spirit last night by putting the finishing touches to a song which they hope their fans will be
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It's all Dunc's fault
FORMER Hampshire favourite Alan Mullally has blasted his ex-England coach Duncan Fletcher. In the wake of England's World Cup humiliations, Mullally has insisted the entire winter's debacles have been the coach's fault. Captain Michael Vaughan,
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Totton keen to deck Wembley out in blue (and pink!)
WESSEX heroes AFC Totton want to see Wembley awash with blue and white - and even shocking pink - replica shirts on FA Vase final day. To help them achieve that goal, they have enlisted the help of their shirt sponsors, Portswood-based sportswear suppliers
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Rasiak to win recall as Saganowski joins crocked list
Grzegorz Rasiak will be called upon to save Saints' season after in-form Marek Saganowski was ruled out for the remainder of the campaign. Troyes loanee Saganowksi, who has belted ten goals in his last ten games, appears to have torn a groin muscle
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Burley: Please 'give us everything'
George Burley has called on Saints fans to stay behind the team right to the last kick. The Saints boss is hoping supporters will turn out in force and in good voice at St Mary's on Saturday. Anything other than three points against Leeds will almost
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Claus: We need fans' help more than ever
SAINTS skipper Claus Lundekvam has called on the St Mary's faithful to roar the club to victory against Leeds this weekend. Writing in his exclusive column in today's Daily Echo, Lundekvam said: "Overall, the fans have been very good but we need them
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M-way traffic lights spark tailbacks...again
MOTORISTS using the M271 faced lengthy tailbacks after traffic lights at junction three of the motorway failed to work this morning. Queues of vehicles stretched back past junction one for Nursling before the morning rush hour even began. The delays
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£90,000 Lotto prize going begging
A LUCKY person in Hampshire has scooped a Lotto prize of £92,608 without even knowing it. The prize has yet to be claimed and National Lottery players are being urged to check and double-check their tickets for the chance to claim this life-enhancing
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Ikea finally submits its city plan
SWEDISH furniture giant Ikea has finally submitted plans to opened a store in Southampton. The firm has lodged a planning application to build a four-storey retail store, restuarant and warehouse on the former Pirelli cable works site in West Quay.
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Talent show star wows youngsters with special school performance
WHEN she was asked to come up with a relative or friend who was a good singer, Rosie Savill did not have far to look. For it was not so long ago that her sister Ruth was serenading millions of viewers on TV's Stars in their Eyes. So 21-year-old Rosie
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Would you pay £900,000 for just two bedrooms?
AT £900,000 for just two bedrooms this is one of Hampshire's most expensive small homes. Yet this bijou property set in some of Hampshire's most beautiful country is not expected to struggle to make its asking price when potential buyers start arriving
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Survey's insight into why women choose late abortions
A NEW study published by researchers at Southampton University has revealed some of the reasons women have late abortions. Researchers considered the experiences of 883 women who had abortions when they were between 13 and 24 weeks into their pregnancies
