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Ex-Saint Theo ready to shine
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie maintains ex-Saints starlet Theo Walcott is "up for it big time" this season. The 18-year-old England international has impressed during the build-up to the new campaign, with manager Arsene Wenger admitting the winger
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Pietersen fit for third Test
Kevin Pietersen has declared himself fit for tomorrow's final npower Test at the Brit Oval. The Hampshire batsman, who has not missed a Test since making his debut against Australia two years ago, threw England's preparations for the series decider
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Postcode drive to tackle trailer thefts
A NEW scheme to cut thefts of trailers, boats and caravans has been launched by police. Led by Countrywatch officers in the western wards of the county, the campaign aims to encourage owners to mark their vehicles with their postcodes. The drive was
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Woolies closing flagship store after 80 years
WOOLWORTHS flagship Southampton store, which has been trading for more than 80 years, is to close with the loss of more than 50 jobs, the Daily Echo can exclusively reveal. The high street retailer confirmed its 22,500 square foot Above Bar store, one
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Hero dad gave his life for my little Keely
"IF it wasn't for him I wouldn't have a daughter." The son of a Southampton man who died after saving the life of his granddaughter has paid tribute to his brave dad. Eddy Moore died following a dramatic seaside rescue in which he saved the life of
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GP surgeries among best in the country
PATIENTS in Hampshire have some of the best access to GP services in the country, according to the results of a Department of Health survey. The county scored highly when patients were asked whether they were given a choice of hospital for specialist
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Heroin was found just feet from child's bed
SYRINGES loaded with heroin within reach of a toddler's bed, and a child's dummy and sweets lying among tablets, knives and other drugs paraphernalia. These were the shocking scenes that greeted officers who raided a Hampshire home being used as a drug
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Foot and mouth is the last straw for farmers
IT'S been one thing after another. 2007 is shaping up to be one of the toughest years to be a farmer for a long time. Up and down the country, farmers have been suffering at the hands of the weather throughout the spring and summer. Some farms have
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Virgin mobile sale put on hold
STOCK market turbulence has forced cable operator and major Hampshire employer Virgin Media to pause an £11 billion auction of the company. Bosses of the Hook-based firm released a statement saying they were delaying a review of their strategic options
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Southampton workers get ahead with a head massage
WASTEFUL Southampton workers who pledged to cut back on their energy use were treated to a head massage by power giant E.ON at WestQuay shopping centre. The firm set up a relaxing Energy Oasis complete with Indian head massages, fresh fruit and deckchairs
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C&G to axe three Hampshire branches
THREE Hampshire branches of High Street lender Cheltenham & Gloucester are to close. Branches in Gosport, New Milton and Waterlooville are to be axed as part of 31 closures across the UK at a cost of 340 jobs. The biggest job losses will be among
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Rams still keen on Jones
DERBY are refusing to give up in their bid to sign Saints striker Kenwyne Jones. Saints yesterday hit out at the Rams for an "unsolicited and unwelcome" £5m bid which they turned down on Monday evening. That was Derby's second unsuccessful bid for
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C&G to axe three Hampshire branches
Three Hampshire branches of High Street lender Cheltenham & Gloucester are to close. Branches in Gosport, New Milton and Waterlooville are to be axed as part of 31 closures across the UK at a cost of 340 jobs. The biggest job losses will be among
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TV competition rip-offs
WHO in their right mind will ever phone into competitions on the BBC or any TV station? The latest exposes of fraudulent shows, even including Children in Need, is a disgrace. PADDY MAXWELL, Lordshill, Southampton.
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Pavement victim
MAY I thank to the young ladies who came to my assistance on July 19 when I tripped up? The pavements in Totton are diabolical! Also to the paramedics and ambulance driver who took me to my daughter-in-law and son's home. Special thanks to paramedic
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Cameron's wrong
THE latest education policy gambit by Tory leader David Cameron to simplify school exclusions is ill-thought through. Excluding the local authority appeal process when a school proposes permanent exclusion is a vote of no confidence in all local authorities
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Travellers should not get preferential treatment
COUNCILLOR Liz Mizon (In My View. August 1) is honest enough to admit the travellers' site decision at Monks Brook is not exactly a vote catcher. She also states that by law we, by that I assume she means the citizens of Southampton, must supply travellers
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Fortnightly bin collections
I DON'T know what all the fuss is with fortnightly alternate collections. We have had it in Eastleigh for many years and without any problems. All you have to do is wrap your waste properly and not create so much of it. This simple step could save Southampton
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A feeling of pride for us all
A feeling of pride to us all THE idea of a bronze Spitfire is brilliant. It will bring a smile and a feeling of pride to all. Unlike the awful Southampton Solent University idea of a large wall covered in graffiti, which will at first distract drivers
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Why we oppose plan to build on sports ground
WE write in response to John Bellamy's letter (July 31). We have a valid reason why we object to this development as firstly we back onto the proposed Totton Sports Club where Linden Homes are proposing to cram too many houses on the site. But more importantly
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Tesco could rejuvenate Triangle
WHY blame Tesco for the decline of The Triangle, Bitterne Park? The rot set in when the bank was closed, then the ironmongers (DIY), then the post office and finally the chemist was closed when the new medical centre in Thornhill Road was opened. Perhaps
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Copy the Dutch over ice rink
CONGRATULATIONS on your recent article investigating the appetite and need for an ice rink in Southampton. Having lived in the Netherlands for many years I believe that Southampton City Council could learn a great deal from how they operate ice rinks
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Roadworks ending four weeks early
ROADWORKS that have caused gridlock misery on one of Southampton's busiest routes were today being completed - four weeks early. The £1m resurfacing works to Millbrook Road, which have caused daily delays to motorists trying to get in and out of the
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My World Cup shock - Dimi
Dimitri Mascarenhas will ask England's chairman of selctors, David Graveney, to explain why he was left out of the Twenty20 World Cup squad. Mascarenhas will warm up for the first one-day international against India at the Rose Bowl on August 21 by
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Cherries give Gosney another year
The good news for AFC Totton - and the bad news for their Sydenhams Premier title rivals - is that fleet-footed left winger Mike Gosney is staying at Testwood Park. After further trials with AFC Bournemouth, the talented 19-year-old has been advised
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Safri: It won't be easy to get a place
Youssef Safri says he is not taking his place in the Saints team for granted. The 30-year-old Moroccan is the club's big name signing this summer after arriving last week from Norwich. Safri is expected to line-up for George Burley's men in the
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Ruud wait for Burley decision
DUTCH trialist Ruud Knol must wait to see whether George Burley signs him for Saints. The 26-year-old played for a youthful XI in last night's 2-0 win at Conference National club Woking. He lined up in central defence alongside Olly Lancashire.
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Lifeboat crew say: please rescue us
A LIFEBOAT crew is appealing for public support in getting its one and only vessel back on the water. Solent Rescue's lifeboat is out of action following a fire onboard last month - and the crew needs to raise thousands of pounds to get it back in working
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That's sha-llot for allotment meeting
HUNDREDS of people are queuing for Eastleigh allotments but only a handful of people turned up for a public meeting to debate the waiting list crisis. Eastleigh & Bishopstoke Allotments Co-operative Associaton says that the waiting list for plots now
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Rocky road for gravel pits
FEARS are growing that part of Hampshire's countryside will be destroyed if plans for giant gravel pits are given the green light. Opposition has already been voiced against the possible extraction of sand and gravel from various sites in the Hamble
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Yob fears over 24-hour shop
RESIDENTS fear gangs of youths and drunken yobs will make their lives a misery after a Hampshire filling station was given the go-ahead for a 24-hour convenience store. Police and councillors joined the battle to stop Esso renewing its licence to sell
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Cowes a family affairs for sailing Patons
SKANDIA Cowes Week is known as a family event - and one Hampshire family really is taking it literally. Five members of the Paton family, spanning three generations, are racing in two boats in the X One Design fleet at this year's regatta. Rory Paton
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Call to crush cars that kill ponies
DRIVERS who run down and kill New Forest ponies more than once should have their cars crushed, a leading animal owner has said. The controversial proposal was made by Michael Cooper, former chairman of the New Forest Commoners' Defence Association after