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Only The Mysterons or a whale can stop Shane
NINE-year-old Shane Castle is set to become the youngest Chandler’s Ford £1,000 Under-21 Roll-Up champion. An astonishing feat considering he was once the ‘easy draw’, the club’s whipping boy. But can anything stop Shane’s march to glory? It is possible
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Only The Mysterons or a whale can stop Shane
NINE-year-old Shane Castle is set to become the youngest Chandler’s Ford £1,000 Under-21 Roll-Up champion. An astonishing feat considering he was once the ‘easy draw’, the club’s whipping boy. But can anything stop Shane’s march to glory? It is possible
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The Test Way Relay - a tester in the heat
THE Test Way Relay follows some of the most picturesque countryside in Hampshire. It traces a route from Inkpen Beacon, just over the border in Berkshire, to Eling just outside of Southampton. The River Test, threading its way along the length of Test
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Dimi called up to Twenty20 World Cup squad
Dimitri Mascarenhas has been called up to England's Twenty20 World Cup squad. The Hampshire all rounder impressed again for England today, taking 3-23 from his ten overs in the Natwest Series-clinching win against India at Lord's. Mascarenhas, 29
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QE2 hits problems on Mediterranean cruise
SOUTHAMPTON-based cruise liner QE2 has broken down on a Mediterranean cruise because of a mechanical fault. Owners Cunard said there were about 1,750 passengers on board the world famous ship when it failed off Croatia. A spokesman for the shipping
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Search scaled down for missing Rosemary
Play video POLICE today scaled down their search for missing Hampshire schoolgirl Rosemary Edwards. They are now appealing for visitors to the New Forest this weekend to be extra vigilant for anything that might help with their search for the 15-year-old
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Killer driver left two friends in the road to die
THEY were supposed to be his best friends, but he left them to die in the street. Today Martyn New is behind bars, starting a five-year prison sentence, for causing the horrendous smash on a Hampshire road that killed two of his mates. Despite having
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When will we ever be rid of the yobs?
IT'S A word that defies definition but its mere mention guarantees groans of dismay. Consisting of just four letters, it conjures up depressing images of a generation in crisis and general social meltdown. "Chav" is the word in question and a number
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Angry drivers pelt workmen in road
DELAYED motorists pelted cigarette stubs, cans and even a bottle of urine at workmen as they carried out essential repairs to a busy Southamp-ton road. Drivers vented their anger after they were caught in lengthy traffic jams in Millbrook Road West during
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Fisherman landed with £50,000 bill
ONE of the most familiar faces on the Lymington quayside has been landed with a bill of more than £50,000 for breaking fishing laws. For 42 years, Graham Butler has been fishing for shellfish off the New Forest coast. But he has been breaking the law
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Supergran taking a leap of faith for hospice
SHE is a real life Supergran in the making. Fearless grandmother Ann Mumford is preparing to take a daring leap out of an aeroplane at thousands of feet to become one of the most senior skydivers in Hampshire. Ann's husband James and her sister, Vera
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Taxi licence sale profits should go to council
THE article about the taxi trade (Daily Echo, September 1) helps bring to Southampton City Council's attention several points to which both council tax payers and taxi users need answers. Firstly, why are taxi licences, which are issued by the council
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No monument to artist Bridell in his own right
Further to the letter from Mrs Morley. I thank her for the interest in the article about Southampton artist, Bridell, in the Daily Echo. There is mention of Frederick Lee Bridell on his parents' gravestone, but no monument to the artist in his own right
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PM has blood on his hands over Iraq
So Gordon Brown is now speaking of his admiration for and comparing himself to Margaret Thatcher. He says he is a politician of conviction just like her. Some months ago he also mentioned Gandhi as a great influence on his political career. No one had
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Let the people decide on EU membership
IT is most refreshing that the former Labour Europe minister Keith Vaz is calling for a referendum on the proposed treaty to be held at the time of the next general election, which is generally accepted will be called this autumn. However, Gordon Brown
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Ex-Labour councillor had interests of the community at heart
GEORGE Melrose's letter Labour Let the Rot Begin (August 30) claims that he is not a Lib Dem member or a Lib Dem activist. He then went on to say that Labour were in power for 18 years and failed, and never spent a penny in Lordshill. He was a Labour
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Shabby way to treat trader
I AM writing in response to the article headlined Too Many Markets Will Kill Our Trade (Daily Echo, September 1). As a regular user of the market at the Bargate on Fridays I am appalled at the way the traders have been treated. I have used the catering
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Cab fare rise of 45% would not be approved
REGARDING Peter Law's investigation into Southampton's taxi trade, the fare increase and Daily Echo comment (September 1). Unfortunately, Mr Law has based his investigation on taxi drivers who know very little (if indeed anything) of the relevant facts
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Misleading nonsense
A SMALL minority of biblical creationists seem determined to indocrinate children with their views by campaigning for creationism to be included in our children's school science curriculum. Sandra Delamere (Letters, September 1) is the latest correspondent
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Fed-up with political point scoring
AM I the only one who is absolutely fed-up with the constant political point scoring via the letters page of the Daily Echo? No wonder there is voter apathy at election time when our councilors spend their time trying to run each other down. Unless
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Dad and girl burned in barbecue accident
A BABY girl and her father were taken to hospital after suffering burns when a fire broke out at a barbecue. The 18-month-old toddler received burns to one of her arms and legs and the man also suffered injuries after petrol was poured on to the barbecue
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Driver walked away from crash which killed two friends
A DRIVER who left two of his friends to die after a car crash he had caused was today starting a five-year jail sentence. Martyn New, 25, had offered to drive three of his pals between two pubs on a night out despite having no licence, no insurance and
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Warne: Why I want to sign Ashes hero
Shane Warne wants Simon Jones to spearhead Hampshire's attack next season. Hampshire have been given permission to speak to Jones, whose ECB contract expires at the end of the season, by his county Glamorgan. Chairman Rod Bransgrove has played down
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Mum woke to discover rat next to baby
COUNCIL chiefs have vowed to take action after a young mum found a rat just inches from her baby. A pest control team will be sent to a council-owned hostel where rodents have invaded the communal kitchen and some of the bedsits. Victims of the infestation
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Family's anguish over missing daughter
Play video IT is the worst time of their lives. Last night, as police continued a massive search for missing schoolgirl Rosemary Edwards, her parents, David and Jennifer, said they feared the worst. Rosemary, 15, of Wellington Close, Dibden Purlieu
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Burley seeks loan help to cover for crocked Claus
George Burley will step up his efforts to sign a new centre back after it was revealed that Claus Lundekvam will be out of action for six months. Saints skipper Lundekvam went under the knife on Wednesday in a bid to try and fix the ankle problem he
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Romsey Show beats cattle and sheep ban with host of attractions
HORSES, helicopters and a giant talking robot. Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to Romsey this weekend for the host of new attractions at the town's annual show. Fighting back against the ban on cattle and sheep displays as a result of this
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Hover around this weekend to see some classy sea craft
THE south coast will be transformed into a heaven for hovercraft enthusiasts this weekend as all things hover descends on Lee-on-the-Solent. From the world's oldest hovercraft to the modern-day giants that have graced Hollywood screens in James Bond