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Gym plans shelved
COUNCIL chiefs had to drop ambitious plans to make a gym one of the best in the county for disabled users because it was already £170,000 in the red. Liberal Democrats in Fawley were responding to criticism over their decision to abandon the plans for
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Horse trial jump taken down after rider's death
THE log jump where a world-class horse rider died last summer will not feature in this year's Brockenhurst Park Horse Trials. Sherelle Duke, who was a close friend of the Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips, died when she was thrown from her horse and
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World class yachtsman found dead in German lake
TRIBUTES have been paid to a world-renowned Hampshire sailor who has been found dead beside a German lake. Lymington yachtsman Chris Law was widely regarded one of the most gifted racing sailors of his generation. His prestigious career was cut short
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City teen abortions on par with London
SOUTHAMPTON'S teenage abortion rate is the same as London. Shocking statistics suggest that more than one in every 50 girls aged between 15 and 17 in the city had a termination last year. Southampton's religious leaders blamed the rise on the increasing
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Bus services saved
LOCAL bus services which would have been axed as part of major cuts are to be saved. Transport bosses in Eastleigh are to fund routes that were due to vanish under Hampshire County Council cutbacks. It was unclear last night whether Winchester City
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Smoke from plane causes landing drama
EMERGENCY services rushed to Southampton Airport last night after a plane carrying 117 people reported smoke in the cockpit and cabin. Fire crews from Eastleigh and St Mary's, police and paramedics were all called at around 10pm and were in place to
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All talk and still no ice rink
I WOULD definitely like to see an ice rink in Southampton. I love ice skating and I have never seen an ice rink in Southampton in my life. I have always had to travel to Gosport to be able to skate. Ice skating is a great form of exercise for all ages
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Hospitals' food hygiene
I AM writing regarding the story Hospitals Slammed for Food Hygiene Failings (Daily Echo, August 13). We take food hygiene very seriously using training and inspection to ensure high standards. Facilities and estates services transferred to Hampshire
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Union Flag pants art insults our nation
THE front page of the Daily Echo (August 9), displaying my national flag of pride, obscured by a pair of pants, made me feel offended, insulted and belittled. The only reason that I can think of to combine the Union Flag and a pair of pants is to stitch
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Devalued house prices
GOOD news for those who live near the proposed gypsy site at Monks Brook in Swaythling. Councillor Liz Mizon would like to buy your house. The only trouble is that you may find that it is worth rather less than it was until recently. COUNCILLOR ALEC
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Not defecting yet?
I AM sure that leading Liberal Democrat, Councillor David Harrison will be grateful to Lee Whitbread (Letters, August 9) for his well-meant advice to follow his example, give in to his true instincts, and have the honesty to leave the Lib Dems and sign
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Quayside railway at Thornycrofts
IN my second book of Southampton's quayside railways I'm looking to include that which served Thornycroft's Woolston yard. Maps show a system from the late 1800s to comparatively modern times, which ran around the works buildings and, at one time onto
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Titanic's officers were heroic
D G ROBINSON (Letters, August 7), referring to Titanic, wrote: "It was a big boat that sank because of the incompetence of its officers.'' Incompetence? I certainly don't think so. I believe his comments are an insult to all Titanic's officers and crew
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Cloke's Orient express
They're enjoying a taste of the Orient down at Chilworth Golf Club after opening up an impressive new pavilion extension. The 19th hole has a Chinese theme with a lavishly decorated Bejing restaurant the focal point of an extensive six-month refurbishment
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The Nic Pothas column
As a boy growing up in South Africa, I dreamt of playing at Lord's. I watched all the big games there on television in Johannesburg and, as Hampshire were involved in 1988, 1991 and 1992, I made a point of tuning in because Robin Smith was playing.
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Whites off the mark
Home town boy Robbie Matthews powered Salisbury City towards their first ever Blue Square Conference Premier victory in front of an appreciative 1,310 Old Sarum crowd last night. After a disappointing 0-0 draw at ten-man Droylsden on Saturday, the
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Dennis placed on 'gardening leave'
Ex-Saint Mark Dennis has been placed on gardening leave' by Blue Square Conference South outfit Eastleigh. The colourful 46-year-old is taking time out from his role as assistant manager after a difference of opinion behind the scenes. Dennis's
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Surman: we're all to blame
Andrew Surman believes the whole team must take responsibility for Saints' defensive problems. The midfielder refused to point the finger of blame for the six goals conceded in the first two matches at the backline. Instead he feels the side as
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How can George plug back line holes?
George Burley's thoughts this week must be dominated by one main issue - how he can shore up his defence. Right across the backline there is food for thought for the Saints boss. After two games that is the main area of concern with six goals conceded
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Anniversary celebrations cancelled
A DAY of medieval entertainment in mark a historic Hampshire anniversary has been cancelled because of the floods in Gloucester. The event, on September 8, had been planned to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Lymington's town fair and charter market
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Investigation into 11,000 volt power cable death
Investigations were continuing today after man was electrocuted when a hydraulic crane arm he was operating on the back of a lorry struck an overhead electricity cable at a Hampshire industrial estate. Witnesses told how the man, aged 26, was thrown
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Fears grow for missing teenager
Fears are growing for a teenager who has gone missing from her Hampshire home. Leanna Petrenko, 15, was last seen at her home in Fernhill Lane, Lymington, on August 4. But it is believed she may have travelled to the Wembley area of London. Today
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Triathlon raises £3,000 for charity in memory of Adam
TWO years after he lost his brother in a car crash, a Hampshire man along with his friends and family have raised almost £3,000 for the charity Brake. Adam Harvey, 19, died in July 2005 in a car crash after the 18-year-old driver of the vehicle he was
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Alison among the strongest in Britain
HAMPSHIRE weightlifting sensation Alison Harris has come fifth in the Britain's Strongest Woman competition. The 28-year-old door supervisor from New Milton has only been competing in strong women competitions since January last year and this is her
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Hundreds bid sad farewell to scrapyard victim
UNDREDS of mourners gathered to say farewell to a popular banger racer who died in a scrapyard accident in Southampton. The funeral of Barry Collins held at St Edmund's Church in The Avenue was followed by a procession of up to 120 cars to Holybrook
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Integrity rides to the rescue of HIPS
THE Hampshire publisher of Home Information Packs which collapsed after the Government suddenly changed the rules has been bought in a multi-million-pound deal. More than 40 jobs were saved when financial services company Integrity, of Waterlooville