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Waters' great display!
HE came, he swam, he conquered. A Southampton granddad is celebrating after winning five gold medals at the World Transplant Games in Bangkok this month. Super fit swimmer Howard Waters even managed to set a new world record for the Super Veteran
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Pietersen looking to 'humiliate' Aussies
Kevin Pietersen has admitted he is relishing the chance to "humiliate" Australia after setting up the chance to send them home from the ICC World Twenty20 Championships. The 50-run victory over Zimbabwe, who beat Australia by five wickets yesterday
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Vacancy available for U9 team
We have a vacancy in our U9 White League due to the withdrawal of Testwood Dragoons. If any club wishes to enter a team please contact Bob Galpin on 07717-433647 or email your interest to bob.galpin@btinternet.com.
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Hants pair get England off to flying start
England's combination of county players and international stars teamed up to complete an emphatic 50-run triumph over Zimbabwe in their opening match of the ICC World Twenty20 Championships. Utilising a blend of Twenty20 domestic specialists and the
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Pedestrian fights for life after collision
A MAN was fighting for his life after a collision with a car in a Hampshire town today. The pedestrian suffered serious head injuries after the incident in Alton High Street shortly after noon. The victim was taken by ambulance to Southampton General
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Artifical colours to be removed from sweets following Southampton University advice
RESEARCH conducted by scientists at Southampton University has led to two of the UK's biggest confectionery makers banning artificial colours from their sweets. Cadbury confirmed today they will remove all artificial colouring from their foods by the
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Nursery children take cover from gun shots
Nursery assistants pushing children in prams near to the bank branch were forced to take cover when they heard the gun shots and panicked. They ran into the nearby One Stop shop in Bournemouth Road where shopworkers took them in and locked the door.
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Nightmare continues for family of missing teen
FOR the Edwards family, the world stopped turning at 7.40am on September 5. That was the moment when David Edwards went to make sure his daughter, Rosemary, was getting ready for the first day of the new school term and discovered her room was empty.
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Sailor's race against time
SOLO sailor Adrian Flanagan is facing a race against time to negotiate the icy seas off northern Russia before winter makes the route completely impassable. The yachtsman, who began his epic voyage to become the first man to single-handedly sail around
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Teacher appeals for missing Rosemary to call her
A Hampshire teacher today appealed to missing teenager Rosemary Edwards to get in touch. Jane Lancaster is deputy head at Noadeswood School, Dibden Purlieu, and is described by police as Rosemary's "mentor". Mrs Lancaster, 49, said: "Rosemary, I don't
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Hants suffer double agony on Warne's birthday
KENT (495 & 6-0) BEAT HAMPSHIRE (216 & 282) BY TEN WICKETS Points - Hampshire (3), Kent (22) It is hard to believe that Shane Warne has had many unhappier birthdays. The Hampshire captain was out twice on his 38th birthday as any realistic hope
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Dock Movements
Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Maersk Kendal, container, 0030, 207; BBC Italy, cargo, 0230, 25; Aegean Leader, roro, 0530, 40; Asian Vision, roro, 0800, 34/35; Equine, roro, 0800, 34/35; California Luna, container, 100, 205; Grande Spagna,
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Money-grabbing, greedy councillors
WHAT a total shower these Southampton councillors are. They say "We are worth it''. I bet none of them called on the voters at election time. They are greedy vultures, feathering their own nests. If they are worth a rise of up to 325 per cent what do
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No mention of England-Scotland divide
I SEE that there is yet another Government (Office of National Statistics) report on the north/south divide in England. No mention of, or comparison with, Scotland of course. Why does the Government continue to push this regional agenda while at the
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Hitting the nail on the head over ADHD
BRIAN Daniels' letter ADHD Has Never Been Proven (Daily Echo website) is the best letter I've read in the Echo for a long time, and although it will attract inevitable derision from parents of unruly children in my view it deserves unstinting praise.
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Tories are free ride frauds
BEWARE, those who would like to believe Councillor Jeremy Moulton's depiction of the Conservatives as a kindly group of benefactors wanting to bestow free bus passes across Hampshire and council tax discounts on Southampton pensioners, only to be prevented
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Every person's life is worth celebrating
I CANNOT believe the arrogance of the Rev Ian Johnson (From the Heart, September 7). To suggest that there is nothing to celebrate in the life of an 11-year-old is disgraceful. Any life should be celebrated, however old they be. My son is 13 and has
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How can they close city's main post office?
I READ the letter (September 10) regarding the proposed closure of the post office in the High Street re-siting it in WH Smith at Above Bar. What an absolutely ludicrous idea! Has anyone from the Post Office ever been into the branch to see how busy
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A ludicrous decision
I COULD not believe my eyes when I saw a sign saying that the council would start a major revamp of Segens-worth roundabout on September 10, lasting five months. We are already suffering from the effects of the gas works on Bridge Road, Swanwick, which
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Watch out, Beefeaters, Moira's about!
LOOK out, Beefeaters, now that Moira Cameron has become the first woman to join your ranks. Men have had it all their own way for 522 years, let's hope no one gives Moira a dirty spoon at tea break because there just might be the first execution at the
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Ex-Royal Navy Electricians
READERS have responded to my appeal for Royal Navy Electricians to join their new Association and they wrote in their hundreds. The proof that such an association was needed was endorsed in Bournemouth where we held an inaugural meeting and reunion.
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Two great firms join forces
WINCHESTER based regional property firm Dreweatt Neate has snapped up long-time collaborator Sutton Griffin Architects. The two firms have worked together on a series of major projects, but hope a formal tie-up will help them go to "new and national"
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Six of the best vye for top business award title
SIX of the county's top companies have just a few more hours to go until they find out which of them are winners in this year's Hampshire Business Awards. The Daily Echo-backed awards, sponsored by Bond Pearce, KPMG and The Royal Bank of Scotland, are
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Man dies after car crashes into telegraph pole
A 62-YEAR-OLD man was this morning found dead behind the wheel of a car that crashed into a telegraph pole in a Hampshire village. A police patrol car came across the Renault Laguna on the B3049 outside Rookley Manor in Up Somborne near Stockbridge at
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£64,000 gems thief goes back to jail
A CROOK who made off with tens of thousands of pounds'worth of gems in a smash-and-grab raid at a Fareham jewellers has been jailed for two years. In what the judge called a deliberate and cold-blooded act, Sean Russell bagged diamond rings, earrings
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Joe Pasquale lands Mayflower role
SQUEAKY comedian Joe Pasquale has one of the most recognisable voices in showbusiness - but it's his new-found singing talent that will take centre-stage in Southampton next month. The Price is Right presenter - whose voice is nowhere near as high-pitched
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Where are Forest women?
SINGLE men of the New Forest, don't despair - it's officially nothing personal. The New Forest has been named in the top ten worst places in the UK to meet members of the opposite sex if you are a red-blooded man. The statistics have come from a man
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Council in 'battle of sexes' pay controversy
IT was a pay deal meant to create equality, but instead it created controversy. Now a "battle of the sexes" over salary levels at Hampshire County Council could be about to end following fresh negotiations between authority bosses and union leaders.
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John Lewis profits up 51%
SOUTHAMPTON staff of department store John Lewis and supermarket Waitrose are celebrating today after the workers owned company reported profits had jumped by 51 per cent. The supermarket chain made a pre-tax profit of £146m in the six months to 28
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Building firm fined for polluting river
A construction company has been fined £14,000 after turning a Southampton stream orange with waste. Southampton mgistrates also ordered Bovis Homes to pay £1,170 costs after being prosecuted by the Environment Agency for polluting the Moorgreen Stream
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Hopes of bypass raised
HOPES for a bypass to solve traffic jams in one of the New Forest's worst bottlenecks have been re-ignited. For decades, proposals for a Lyndhurst bypass have been researched, discussed and then dropped time and again. Now though Hampshire County Council
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Power fault blamed for Fawley flares
FLARES set off to deal with an electrical fault at Fawley refinery were to blame for reports of a fire last night. Worried residents contacted the fire services after hearing sirens and seeing the sky light up around the Esso refinery at around 10pm.
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Plans to deliver new maternity unit
PLANS are shaping up for a new midwife-led unit that could transform the experience of women giving birth in Winchester. The proposals are for six single rooms in a purpose-built unit in the Florence Portal building of the Royal Hampshire County Hospital
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Flights get back to normal
AIR passengers travelling on Flybe flights should not experience any delays or cancellations today following the grounding of six of the airline's aircraft. A total of nine flights to Southampton from Edinburgh, Guernsey and Jersey were cancelled yesterday
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Iron Age relics found during building work at school
EVIDENCE of an Iron Age settlement has been found at a Hampshire school. A routine inspection at Kings Worthy Primary School, near Winchester, uncovered evidence prior to the start of work on a £1.3m extension project. Discoveries included flint -
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Coroner calls for changes over policy for resuscitating patients
A CORONER has called for changes to hospital procedure to ensure patients' families are notified if the decision is made not to resuscitate them. Southampton and New Forest coroner Keith Wiseman heard how Joan Drew's son was not told of the instructions
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200ft stuck crane stops residents from moving into new homes
A STUCK crane in the middle of a Hampshire city has left residents waiting to move into their new homes hanging around. The 200ft high crane was hauled into place more than two years ago as work on the project in the heart of Winchester began. However
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The Journey continues.....
Many people in the UK are asking the same question, is our society becoming obese? Due to the vast number of fast food outlets which now exsist across the British Isles, many feel this argument can be valid. Have our children grown up with ready meals
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McClaren hails hotshot Owen
Steve McClaren saluted the brilliant finishing of Michael Owen as England boosted their hopes of European Championship qualification on a frenetic night at Wembley. Owen followed up his fabulous strike in the win against Israel on Saturday with two
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Brown's fury despite passing 1,000 mark
CLOSE - HAMPSHIRE 186-7 (59 OVERS), KENT 495 Michael Brown reached 1,000 Championship runs for the season - then blamed himself for triggering a dramatic Hants collapse. Brown had made 42 when he came down the pitch to James Tredwell before drilling
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Watson's backing Saints for title
FORMER Dell star Gordon Watson is tipping George Burley to lead Saints back into the top flight this season - as champions! Watson is convinced that Saints can cope without the likes of Gareth Bale, Chris Baird and Kenwyne Jones, three regulars from
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Salisbury, Rushden in the dock
Salisbury City and Rushden & Diamonds have been charged by The FA following a mass confrontation during their Blue Square Premier encounter at Salisbury City's Raymond McEnhill Stadium last weekend. Both clubs were charged with failing to ensure that
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Dimi set to take World Cup by storm
DIMI Mascarenhas has admitted he is "finding his feet" at international level ahead of his Twenty20 World Cup debut today. The Hampshire all-rounder is expected to be part of the side chosen to face Zimbabwe this afternoon and favourites Australia
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Bradley: You ain't seen nothing yet
Bradley Wright-Phillips "can't wait" for the league programme to resume this weekend when Saints travel to Watford. And he hopes the game marks the start of a Saints march up the Championship table. Domestic football has taken a back seat over the