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Broadcaster calls time as pub landlord
Popular broadcaster Peter White has been forced to call time on his three-year stint in charge at the Mash Tun in Winchester. Mr White, the BBC's disability correspondent and a former presenter on Radio Solent until ousted last year, has run up five-figure
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Mayor slams 'cruel' care home plans
CONTROVERSIAL plans to close a Lymington old people's home have been described as "cruel" by the town's mayor. Pauline Elsworth hit out at the county council's decision to reject a 3,000-signature petition and axe the much-loved Linden House. Residents
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Cavendish wins Reading to Southampton dash
Brit Mark Cavendish has won Monday's first stage of the 2007 Tour of Britain from Reading to Southampton. After 87 miles of flat rolling roads, punctuated by just two category-three climbs, Cavendish (T-Mobile) followed up his win in the race's 2.5km
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Camilla to name luxury liner in city
The Duchess of Cornwall will perform the official naming ceremony of Southampton's latest luxury liner, Cunard's Queen Victoria in December. Accompanied by the Prince of Wales, the Duchess will send the traditional bottle crashing against the side of
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Breasts not getting enough support, says Hampshire study
Women's breasts are not getting the support they need, a study showed today. Dr Joanna Scurr's research revealed that between 45% and 60% of women in Britain experience breast pain when exercising, regardless of their breast size. An A-cup woman could
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Warne targets Championship and Pro40 double
Shane Warne is ready for the biggest week of Hampshire's season - still hopeful of a Pro40 and County Championship double. Hampshire will be denied the Pro40 title if Worcestershire beat Gloucestershire under the Bristol floodlights on Thursday, despite
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Alan's accolade's blooming marvellous
Alan's perennial success grows on by a degree AS a gardening expert, novelist and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh has enjoyed a highly successful career in the public spotlight. Next month the popular television personality will relish an altogether different
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John's a diamond of a performer
THE gauntlet has been thrown down - and now die-hard Neil Diamond fans across Hampshire have been challenged by one of Europe's best tribute acts. Having been a professional Neil Diamond tribute artist for more than 15 years and performed 4,000 shows
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Fluoride fears over tap water plans
FRESH warnings have been raised about proposals by Hampshire health bosses to add fluoride to tap water to tackle bad teeth. Work is being done to look at the feasibility of adding the chemical to the water supply in greater Southampton to reduce dental
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Emotional plea for Rosemary to come home
The parents of a 15-year-old Hampshire girl who disappeared six days ago issued an emotional public plea today for their daughter to come home. Rosemary Edwards was last seen at her home in Dibden Purlieu last Tuesday following a minor family argument
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Rose leapfrogs Donald in world rankings
For the first time in his life, Justin Rose can today call himself Britain's top golfer. A fifth place finish in the BMW Championship in Chicago has lifted Hampshire man Rose ahead of Luke Donald and into 13th spot on the new world rankings. The
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Mum inspires Jane's 44km charity walk
A MUM has taken on a marathon challenge in aid of a cause close to her heart. Jane Surman took part in a 44km walk across London to raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer after her mother was twice struck down with the condition. Social worker Jane
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Dimi gets Sri Lanka call
DIMI Mascarenhas has been included in England's one-day squad for the forthcoming series of Sri Lanka - but there is noplace for Chris Tremlett. Hampshire all-rounder Mascarenhas, who finished the recent series against India with a flourish with five
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Dock Movements
Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Asian King, roro, 0100, 34/35; Nordsee, cargo, 0430, 204W; Queen Mary 2, passenger, 0600, 38/9; Maersk Wave, roro, 0700, 40; CMA CGM Balzac, container, 1000, 207; Grande Mediterraneo, vehicle, 1230, 102; Toronto
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Sushi nights have taste of success
A HAMPSHIRE couple are hoping to bring a touch of Japanese cuisine to the taste buds of county residents after launching a unique sushi business. After noticing a lack of sushi bars in Southampton and the surrounding areas, Matt and Hitomi Elliott decided
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Catherine breaks new ground
HIGH-profile Southampton law firm Eric Robinson has passed a historic milestone by appointing the first ever female full partner in its 40-year history. After nine years' service, Catherine Maxfield has accepted the offer to join the top ranks of the
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Very much the same
I HOPE Labour supporter Lee Whitbread will forgive me by being less than convinced by his recent article about gun crime. It followed a letter from Home Office minister Tony McNulty. Writing in the Guardian, he seemed most upbeat that there had been no
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Take a mere two per cent
WHAT makes councillors think they are worth an obscene 325 per cent increase against a prison officer receiving about two per cent paid in two parts? To be able to award oneself an unopposed increase is an abuse of power which is the case when MPs claim
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Irresponsible cyclists
CAN the cyclists of Southampton please explain why, despite the council spending thousands of pounds widening pavements as cycleways (eg Bassett Avenue), they continue to cycle on the road? Their irresponsible attitude is a danger to themselves and other
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Not worth huge rise
HOW can Southampton councillors consider awarding themselves pay rises of up to 325 per cent which, according to the Daily Echo, is 130 times more than is being offered to the main work force? What have these councillors done for the Southampton community
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Post office move is absurd
MY attention has belatedly been drawn to the Daily Echo report (August 16) about the relocation of Southampton's main post office to WH Smith. The impression given on earlier occasions was that the decision had already been made. I very much doubt if
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Road is safer than awful new cycleway
THE new cycleway between Ashurst and Lyndhurst is awful! A path was needed and I had looked forward to its completion, but on September 2 my fellow club cyclists and I decided that the road was safer despite the traffic. Why? The reasons are that the
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Where are the apprenticeships for plumbers?
ON checking the job pages in the Daily Echo every week, I am frequently frustrated by the regular adverts encouraging school leavers to train as plumbers. My son, Ben, left school in 2005 and was enthusiastic and determined to train in what he thought
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Grateful to Lib Dem councillor?
COXFORD Liberal Democrats should be really grateful to Councillor Liz Mizon. Not for the first time she has jumped to their defence (Letters, August 31). Every time Coxford Lib Dems dig themselves in a hole along comes Cllr Mizon to try to fill the hole
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Gambling should be curbed
MANY will be concerned by the Government's relaxing of the laws on gambling. While having a flutter on the horses or dogs is an established individual pursuit, visiting the local bingo hall, while still gambling, does provide for social intercourse.
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Man plunges from crane in city docks
AN investigation was underway today after a man plunged 20ft from a crane in Southampton docks. Police were called to the scene in Western Docks at 7.54am following a 999 call to say a 30-year-old man fell from a ladder which he had been climbing up,
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Welcome
Hello, my name is Cecily Henderson, I am 16, a weekly boarder at St Swithuns School in Winchester, and like any other teenager, I enjoy sport, shopping, going out and having fun with friends. However in 11 months time I am doing something which my friends
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Welcome
Hello, my name is Cecily Henderson, I am 16, a weekly boarder at St Swithuns School in Winchester, and like any other teenager, I enjoy sport, shopping, going out and having fun with friends. However in 11 months time I am doing something which my friends
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Top class at junior school
A school is celebrating being top of the class after receiving top marks from inspectors. Stoke Park Junior School in Bishopstoke gained the highest grade in all areas thanks to the hard work and dedication of the head teacher and his staff team. The
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Booze seized from children
POLICE seized more than 600 bottles of alcohol from children in a school holiday crackdown on under age drinking. Operation Harrow saw officers targeting the streets on Friday and Saturday nights during the long summer break in an attempt to stamp out
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Mum's fatal drug-taking at family BBQ
A MUM died just hours after taking Ecstasy at a family barbecue attended by her two children. Dawn Rennie, 37, suffered massive heart failure after taking the Class A drug at a party hosted by her sister. She had attended the gathering with her husband
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Surman fighting for Under-21 start tomorrow
ANDREW Surman may have to be content with another place on the England under-21 bench tomorrow. The Saints midfielder made a goalscoring debut for his country in last Friday's opening Euro 2009 qualifier in Montenegro. Surman came off the bench
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Plan for new school thrown out
A plan by a religious group to build a new school at Botley does not have the blessing of Eastleigh councillors. The Brethren wanted to build a new campus for 90 youngsters in countryside between Botley and Horton Heath to reduce the strain on its current
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Benham praised after Pro40 ton
Chris Benham was tipped as a future Hampshire captain at the end of last season, and Shane Warne is backing him to finish this summer on a high. Benham's career-best 158 won Hampshire promotion from the Pro40 second division via a play-off against
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Was fire ravaged house a cannabis factory?
A HAMPSHIRE house left devastated by fire is believed to have been used as a cannabis factory. The blaze, which broke out shortly before 2pm yesterday, destroyed the roof and most of the first floor of the semi-detached home in Horns Drove, Rownhams.
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Tour of Britain comes to city
DRIVERS in Southampton were being warned to watch out for extra cyclists on the roads today as the Tour of Britain makes its debut in the city. Stage one of the event started in Reading this morning and was finishing in Southampton this afternoon. Ninety-six
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Ex-Saint assaulted at end of non-league game
THE Football Association will investigate the remarkable scenes at the end of Salisbury's home match with Rushden that left ex-Saints midfielder Tommy Widdrington with a suspected broken nose. Widdrington, City's player coach, was injured at the end
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Appeal sees spectacles flood in to sight charity
SPECTACLES donated to charity by residents in Southampton will be taken to help people in Africa. Libraries and resource centres were inundated with donations after an appeal to help those with eyesight problems in Zambia. Internet retailer 2020-Online.co.uk
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Homes plans hangs in the balance
MULTI-MILLION-pound proposals for hundreds of homes and new sports facilities in Totton are expected to be thrown out by councillors this week. Linden Homes wants to build 188 new homes and additional sports facilities in the town, including a new ground
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Superstore gets thumbs up despite traffic concerns
RESIDENTS have given the plans for a new Tesco superstore in Fareham the thumbs up despite concerns over the potential traffic chaos. During a two-day public consultation, 82 per cent of comments received were in favour of the new supermarket being built