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‘Vital’ church land scheme rejected
A HOUSING scheme that would have raised vital cash for a Waterside church has been thrown out - despite widespread support for the plan. A Government-appointed planning inspector has rejected proposals to build seven homes on surplus land next to Blackfield
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My beautiful Bentley
SOME car fanatics hate taking their pride and joy out in wet weather but David McBean happily drove 300 miles in Sunday's downpours in his stunning 53-year-old Bentley - and didn't clean it off until next day. He was happy because he had just qualified
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Improving on a good thing
THE strong market performance of Avensis, Toyota's European flagship model built in Britain, gains added impetus this week with the arrival of a new feature model, the Avensis TR. Priced from £17,495 on the road, it offers high specification and high
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BMW’S EVER GREEN
BMW's most fuel-efficient production car of modern times has set a new benchmark courtesy of advanced engineering. The BMW 118d now records a staggering 62.8mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of 119g/km - putting it into the Band B category for
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Saints in the Pink
SAINTS lined up for their latest team picture during their tour of Norway. Don't miss the full-colour poster in this weekend's Pink.
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Eastleigh friendly cancelled - due to rain!
Eastleigh's pre-season friendly at Thatcham tomorrow has been cancelled - due to a waterlogged pitch in mid-July! The Spitfires were told this afternoon that extreme rain in southern Berkshire forced the remarkable decision to be taken.
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'Vital' church land scheme rejected
A HOUSING scheme that would have raised vital cash for a Waterside church has been thrown out - despite widespread support for the plan. A Government-appointed planning inspector has rejected proposals to build seven homes on surplus land next to Blackfield
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Union hopeful over pay deal
UNION and county council bosses appear to be close to hammering out a deal over the controversial issue of equal pay. Thousands of Hampshire County Council staff were due to see significant changes to their salaries following a major pay regrading decision
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Ex-head used pupils for his business
A FORMER Hampshire head teacher recruited his pupils to help run a business he was directing, an investigation has revealed. Frank Callaghan, former principal at Applemore College in Dibden, took pupils out of lessons to help pack promotional leaflets
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Glamour girl Lucie makes TV debut
HAMPSHIRE glamour model Lucy Pinder has been lined-up to make her acting debut next year in top BBC 1 series Hotel Babylon. The 23-year-old stunner, who was discovered by accident in 2003 sunbathing on a Bournemouth beach, will star alongside her modelling
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Ten-stone Biff's in a bit of a flap!
A DOPEY ten-stone dog had to be rescued by the fire brigade after he tried to get into his house through a catflap - and got stuck fast for an hour. Biff, a Newfoundland, managed to get his head through the hole which the family's cats used to get in
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Councillor defiant in academies row
THE man in charge of deciding who should run Southampton's two new schools has stuck by his original decision to choose Oasis Community Learning despite an eleventh hour bid to change his mind. Conservative Councillor Peter Baillie said that 17 days
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Did you get a first or a Tutu?
IT was a day that marked the end of three years of studying, late night revision sessions and partying on weekday evenings. Hundreds of students crammed into the corridors of Southampton's Solent University to collect their graduation results. Many
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Police to stop and search
A HIGH-profile day of action to stamp out knife crime in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will take place today. Hundreds of officers from across both counties will link up for the force-wide initiative aimed at reducing the threat of knife crime. Random
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Airport given nod over £32m plans
PLANS for a £32m expansion of Southampton Airport's major rival Bournemouth Airport were yesterday approved by the Government. The airport terminal in Christchurch, Dorset, pictured right, will be redeveloped with a new international arrivals hall and
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Dock Movements
Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Hoegh Durban, vehicle, 0255, 46; Frisia, roro, 0530, 43; Asian Breeze, roro, 0630, 202; Aurora, passenger, 0630, 106; Oriana, passenger, 0700, 38/9; Autoline, roro, 0815, 201; CMA CGM Carmen, container, 1200
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Sporting developments in Totton
WITH reference to the report of the recent Totton Planning Committee meeting (Echo 6/7), I am disappointed that councillors, having recently celebrated with AFC Totton at a civic reception, should oppose plans that would be to the benefit of the community
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What a waste of money
I have always been annoyed that money collected through taxation which is meant to cover the cost of essential services provided by councils is also in part used for the benefit of so-called community organisations. Money is tight and in the case of
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Cycle and raise money to beat killer heart disease
I aURGE you to take part in the British Heart Foundation's Hearts First Goodwood Cycle at Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit, near Chichester on Sunday, July 22. The event is being run by the nation's heart charity to raise money to fight heart disease -
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Mayflower could be our wow factor
I SEE that readers are still pressing for a Southampton wow factor. It is certainly time that options were whittled down and evaluated with a view to selecting the best for implementation. We are losing the race. Here are my thoughts. I love the Spitfire
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Rotary Club did us proud
I worked with Bob Jackson, president of the Rotary Club of Southampton, to organise the Big Sleep Out at the Mall Marlands on June 7 in aid of Society of St James's work with homeless people in Southampton. Like many people, I knew very little about
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Daft to put Spitfire on a roundabout
STICKING a replica Spitfire on a roundabout must be one of the daftest ideas I have ever heard. Why? Because some Spitfire enthusiasts are going to drive round and round it in order to get the full effect causing traffic chaos; others will doubtless feel
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Nominate your swimming champions
I WRITE to you at an exciting time for us, as we call for nominations for our annual ASA/Kellogg's Swimtastic Awards, which celebrate the extraordinary achievements of ordinary people in the pool. Swimming is the country's most popular leisure pursuit
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Transplant move is absolutely right
WE were delighted to hear the Government's Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson is calling for the organ shortage crisis to be solved through the use of an opt-out' policy rather than the opt-in' (donor card) currently operating (and failing). Not
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Help travel the 'world' for a good cause
IN the past the Southampton Actionnaires, a local sports club for visually impaired children run by Action for Blind People, has always enjoyed fantastic support from Daily Echo readers. To raise money for the Actionnaires, the Hilton in the Community
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Longer Braemar to hold 250 more passengers
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is to lengthen and upgrade the Braemar ship, a frequent visitor to Southampton, next year. Braemar, pictured left, will undergo the work during its dry dock period, scheduled for May and June, 2008, at the Blohm and Voss shipyard
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Food for thought as green marine campaign starts
HAMPSHIRE Wildlife Trust has launched a campaign to help protect the county's fragile marine environment. The trust has unveiled Operation Seahorse to promote greater understanding and awareness. The campaign was launched at Loch Fyne, Winchester's
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Bond: Feasible for Cherries to compete with Saints
KEVIN Bond says it would be "feasible" for Cherries to rival Saints - but also admits it could be "unbelievably difficult" to realise their Championship dream. Bond, who captained Saints in the top-flight in the early 1980s, also played for Cherries
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Telfer ready to face Saints
CHERRIES new boy Paul Telfer is hoping Kevin Bond's mix of "fresh blood and old heads" will be a recipe for success during the coming season. The former Saints and Celtic star admits he has been "impressed" with Bond's squad after spending his first
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Knife attacker was convicted killer
A JEALOUS man who knifed his ex-wife's lover five times after luring him to his home is a convicted killer, the Daily Echo can reveal. Neil May was found guilty in 1990 of fatally stabbing 19-year-old Jason Green in a fight at a Southampton multi-storey
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Baby bitten in spider 'invasion'
Residents of a Southampton street are living in fear after an infestation of venomous spiders. Skipper Close, in Marchwood, is crawling with False Widow spiders - hanging from doorways, hiding in kitchens, under beds and scuttling in and out of roofs
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Williams: Saints must be 'compelling' for me to invest in them
US businessman Daniel Williams today played down any immediate interest in buying Saints - despite rumours that he was poised with a bid. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Echo, Williams, 30, said his consortium was in "the early stages" of talks with
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Police launch knife crackdown across Hampshire
A HIGH-profile day of action to stamp out knife crime in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will take place today. Hundreds of officers from across both counties will link up for the force-wide initiative aimed at reducing the threat of knife crime. Random
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Holly to create Hampshire cricket history
Table topping Fareham & Crofton are set to create a spot of Hampshire Cricket League history tomorrow - by including a teenage girl in their side! Hampshire county women's team all-rounder Holly Knight (19 will become the first girl to ever play as
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Claus to step up pre-season preparations
GEORGE Burley is preparing to step up Saints' pre-season preparations. The manager has so far made vast substitutions at half-time in the friendlies against Eastleigh, Svarstad and Kvik Halden. But he anticipates a much stronger test against Kevin
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Terry delighted at Tremlett's Test call
PAUL Terry reckons England have gone for the "pacier" option in handing Hampshire's Chris Tremlett his Test debut. Tremlett was a surprise inclusion for the first Test against India at Lord's yesterday following injuries to Steve Harmison and Matthew
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Rose wilts in Tiger heat haze
Hampshire's Justin Rose became the latest European star to wilt in the heat haze which surrounds Tiger Woods in major championships. Even on a July day so chill that Woods wore thick mitts for the majority of his first round at Carnoustie, the world
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DAILY ECHO EXCLUSIVE MP John Denham - I smoked dope
SOUTHAMPTON MP John Denham has admitted smoking cannabis when he was a student. Mr Denham made the dramatic confession to the Daily Echo just hours after the Home Secretary revealed she too had used the drug in her youth. His announcement yesterday
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Police appeal over A32 car crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a two-vehicle collision on the A32 at Wickham. A silver Mazda 6, driven by a 61-year-old man crossed lanes and collided with a burgundy Volvo estate driven by a 33-year-old man. Both men suffered minor neck injuries
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Barry's fantastic 200 gifts of life
A SOUTHAMPTON man has made a fantastic contribution to saving lives - by giving blood a staggering 200 times. Barry Coffen, 65, reached the amazing total by supplying 80 blood donations and 120 platelet donations. The personal shopper from Lordshill
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Don't put your phone mast on our doorstep
A PUBLIC meeting will take place today as residents step up their bid to stop a mobile phone mast being built on their doorsteps. Communications giant O2 wants to put the 12.5m mast on the corner of Redhill and Winchester Road in Bassett, Southampton
