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Corry: We've got to bounce back
Martin Corry could not hide his disappointment after England were thrashed 36-0 by South Africa in tonight's World Cup Pool A match. The world champions were second best from start to finish and now must beat Samoa to stand a realistic chance of qualifying
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England miss chance to 'humiliate' Aussies
England missed the chance to remove one of their biggest rivals for the ICC World Twenty20 title after Australia bounced back to claim a crushing win at Newlands. Knowing victory would secure their passage to the next stage and also eliminate Australia
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Missing Rosemary - police issue new footage
VIDEO footage of Rosemary Edwards larking around with her family have been released by police as as they continue their attempts to find the missing Hampshire schoolgirl. Police have released four short video clips that show Rosemary as a typical happy
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Too late to save Tyrrell and Green
ISN'T it ironic that House of Fraser is desperately looking for somewhere in Southampton to open a new department store when Tyrrell & Green's has stood empty for something like seven years waiting for this to happen (Daily Echo, September 7)? Tragically
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Ainslie leads next GB America's Cup challenge
A prestigious line-up of Britain's finest sailing talents was announced today to compete in the next America's Cup. Olympic medallist Ben Ainslie was named as skipper for Team Origin, the country's challenge for the most prestigious prize in the yachting
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Championship stats, Sept 15/16
Coca-Cola Championship statistics. Saturday, September 15. Barnsley (21) v Scunthorpe (4). Tykes captain Paul Reid is available following suspension and may replace on-loan Derby defender Nyatanga, who is doubtful with a back injury sustained
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Pedestrian injured after collision with bus
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after a collision with a bus in the centre of Southampton. The female pedestrian was walking along Hanover Buildings, near Vincent's Walk when the accident happened at around 10.54am this morning. Police closed the
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Terry - "Our title hopes are over"
Hampshire manager Paul Terry blamed poor recent home form for ending hopes of a first Championship title in 34 years. A comprehensive ten-wicket defeat against Kent has left Hampshire in fifth place, 17 points adrift of leaders Lancashire, going into
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Photo magic from Mandy
LIFELONG Paultons Park fan Mandy Mair has won her family a 12-month season ticket and a camera to snap all their favourite moments. Mandy, from Chandler's Ford, has been picked as the winner of the Daily Echo's Photo Magic Competition, run in association
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Maggie aboard QE2
There will be two Iron Ladies celebrating a very special birthday party in Southampton tomorrow. Former Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher is expected to attend a gala lunch on board Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth 2 as the ship marks the 40th anniversary
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We believe Rosemary is still alive
THE parents of Hampshire schoolgirl Rosemary Edwards are battling to lead a normal life as they wait for news of their missing daughter. David Edwards and his wife Jennifer are determined to carry on for the sake of their other two children, Robert,
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I have to say . . .
I HAVE to say that the phrase "I have to say'' is one of the most annoying in common usage today. I have to say that surely the words "I say'' would suffice. P G HAWKINGS, Bitterne Park, Southampton.
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Refreshing change
WHAT a splendid impact the new Conservative council has made on Southampton during its first 100 days under the capable leadership of Councillor Alec Samuels. Cllr Samuels, a retired lawyer, is dignified and intelligent - a refreshing change from the
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Make call-up compulsory
DOUBTLESS many people will readily agree with the Conservative party leader David Cameron that some form of National Service might assist in the promotion of better standards of behaviour in the lives of the nation's young people. The suggestion that
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Loss or rights is punishment
HUNDREDS of prisoners could get early release because the High Court has ruled that the parole board system did not appear to comply with the human rights law. Surely, a person who wants human rights must be human. The rights that prisoners complain
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Clear cycle track of debris
GRAHAME Smith (Letters, September 10) wrote concerning the Ashurst to Lyndhurst cycleway. I thought what a good idea this was. I walked it just after it was finished but cannot remember whether there was tarmac under the loose material. I have been
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I refuse to use unsafe cycle paths
BARRY Harrison asks why cyclists use the road rather than the cycle path in Bassett Avenue (Letters, September 10). I can't speak for other cyclists but I can give my reasons: 1. I used to use this path until a motorist backed out of her drive across
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International Brigade was fighting for democracy
THE letter of Ralph Prothero about the International Brigade was interesting but in my opinion he is wrong (Spetember 5). The International Brigade were fighting for democracy. Fighting for the right of the Spanish people to vote for and to be governed
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Army brigade carries Wessex in its name
FURTHER to the letter (September 6) from T R Spratt from the Wessex Society asking why Wessex is being treated so differently by the Army. The name is proudly carried by 43 (Wessex) Brigade which has its headquarters at Bulford Camp on Salisbury Plain
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Are councillors fit for office?
SOUTHAMPTON councillors consider themselves worthy of massive pay increases. For the last two decades at least we have had many heads of department, now called Cabinet members, who wield extraordinary powers and exercise huge control over enormous budgets
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Why riders often do not use cycle paths
BARRY Harrison asks why cyclists continue to ride on the roads, when cycle paths are provided (Letters, September 10). I am a long-standing club and ex-racing cyclist, with more than 45 years' club riding experience. So many cycle paths are routed on
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Supercruiser to gain her Independence of the Seas in ‘floating out’
THE vast new cruise ship, Independence of the Seas, which will be joint biggest in the world and based in Southampton when complete next year was due to be floated out from her construction berth in Finland today. Floating out, when water is allowed
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Shipbuilder VT named Company of the Year at glittering awards
SHIPBUILDER VT was named Company of the Year at the Hampshire Business Awards ceremony last night. The Daily Echo backed awards are the annual search for Hampshire's best businesses and three companies from around the county took the honours. The
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John Lewis group sees profits soar
SOUTHAMPTON staff of department store John Lewis and supermarket Waitrose are celebrating after the workerowned 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 July, which
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Dock Movements
Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Hoegh Tropicana, roro, 0430, 202; Delta Rotterdam, container, 0500, 7; Tokyo Express, container, 0530, 204; Asian Breeze, roro,0730, 30; Courage, vehicle, 0800, 40; Atlantic Comet, container 0900, SCT; MOL Precision
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Plans to charge to see King Arthur's round table
HAMPSHIRE'S civic boss is pressing ahead with looking into charging for entry to the Great Hall in Winchester. Ken Thornber said he also wants to look at increasing the 13th century building's use for "commercial purposes," possibly including weddings
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Woman dies in supermarket toilet
A 46-year-old woman collapsed and died inside a public toilet outside a busy Hampshire supermarket yesterday. The woman was said to have fallen unconscious in the Hedge End toilets at about 2pm when a member of the public called for an ambulance. Ambulance
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Reprieve for threatened arts centre
HAMPSHIRE civic boss Ken Thornber has agreed a reprieve for the Tower Arts Centre in Winchester. The centre was due to be transferred to Kings School in December once the Discovery Centre opens in the city centre. But a strong public campaign was sparked
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Burley goes back to where it all began
When Saints go to Watford this Sunday, it will be 632 days since they last travelled to Vicarage Road for George Burley's baptism as manager. But despite the loss of many star players since, he believes the squad is stronger than ever. Burley's
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Dyer: You haven't seen the best of me
Nathan Dyer believes that now is his time to shine at Saints. Since making a goal-scoring debut as a 17-year-old against Southend in August 2005, Dyer has seen fellow academy graduates Theo Walcott and Gareth Bale shine before securing big-money Premiership
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Burglars leave finger behind during raid
A burglar left behind a severed finger when he broke into a builder's yard, police said today. The would-be thief is believed to have sliced off the digit on razor wire as he climbed into the Elliotts Builders Merchants in Newgate Lane, Fareham, Hampshire
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Tigers to roar into Eastleigh
THE Princess of Wales Royal Regiment, nicknamed The Tigers, is coming home to Eastleigh tomorrow in a bid to give youngsters a taste of what life in the Army is like. Since 2003 the regiment has been on two major operational tours in Iraq, shooting dead
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University to honour Olympian Ben
A HAMPSHIRE double Olympic gold medallist was today due to be awarded an honorary doctorate by Southampton Solent University The accolade was being conferred on yachtsman Ben Ainslie, 30, on the opening day of the annual Southampton Boat Show. Ben was
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Sports clubs could fold after collapse of plans
TWO sports clubs could fold following the collapse of multi-million-pound plans to change the face of a Hampshire town. Linden Homes says that a Totton sports ground will close after councillors rejected proposals to build new sports facilities and more