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Win eludes Hampshire on final green
The fine line between success and failure was painfully evident at Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club today. Hampshire ladies, having already defeated Leicestershire & Rutland and Glamorgan, needed to avoid defeat against Yorkshire to be crowned English
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AA’s Transit return
FORD and the AA, the UK's largest roadside assistance organisation, have strengthened their partnership with the announcement that 300 new Ford Transits will again be used by patrols across the country. Orders for the Southamptonbuilt Ford Transit short
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Special Astons on show
ASTON Martin is not only showing the DBS for the first time in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show but also showcasing two new special editions - the Aston Martin DB9 LM, pictured top right, and the V8 Vantage N400, below. Both special editions draw
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Focus is getting sharper
WINNER of more than 80 awards and the only vehicle in the world to be named Car of the Year both in Europe and North America, Ford's Focus has been something of a phenomenon since the launch of the original back in 1998. Now in its second generation
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Emma’s new Cooper S is a ‘ton-up’ dream car
SCOTTHALL Hampshire has celebrated delivering its 100th Mini at its new showroom in Chandler's Ford. The sale comes just three months after the launch of its stunning new £1m showroom which accommodates five times the number of new Minis than the
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Drop-tops hit by saturation
VALUES of used convertible cars failed to climb to their usual seasonal highs this summer, and could fall below the seasonal norm during the coming months, according to EurotaxGlass's, publisher of Glass's Guide to Used Car Values. Adrian Rushmore,
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REP EQUIPMENT
Please can all trialists ensure that they bring the correct equipment: -Appropriate Football boots -Shin Pads -Football Socks -Shorts/Training bottoms -Drinks Bottle Can goal keepers please ensure that they bring their own gloves! Trials will
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Outrage after delay in finding body
COLLEAGUES of a Hampshire woman whose body lay undiscovered in her own home for three weeks are demanding to know why police failed to properly search her house on the day she was reported missing. The manager of the charity shop where Jean O'Sullivan
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Rapper 50 Cent set for south coast date
US rapper 50 Cent today announced an eight-date UK arena tour, taking in Bournemouth International Centre on November 11. He will perform tracks from his newly released album Curtis, including the Timbaland produced hit single Ayo Technology featuring
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£100,000 to find Rosemary
A HAMPSHIRE company is offering a £100,000 reward for any information that enables police to find missing schoolgirl Rosemary Edwards. Rosemary's father David works as a consultant to Tecton, of Fishers Pond, which is hoping the massive reward offer
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Minister can’t see need for drink limit
IT'S a tradition that goes back to the early days of sailing. For years, pleasure boating has gone hand in hand with enjoying an icecold beer or a stiff G&T. However, Government plans to introduce a new "drink-drive" limit for sailors could end the
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Durham end Hants' Championship hopes
Hampshire's faint hopes of a first Championship title since 1973 were finally ended by Durham today. The county that beat Hampshire in the final of the Friends Provident Trophy kept alive its hopes of an historic double after completing an eight-wicket
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Minister can't see need for sailing drink limit
IT'S a tradition that goes back to the early days of sailing. For years, pleasure boating has gone hand in hand with enjoying an ice-cold beer or a stiff G&T. However, Government plans to introduce a new "drink-drive" limit for sailors could end the
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Emergency order halts forest tree felling
EMERGENCY action was taken to halt tree-felling in the New Forest. The New Forest National Park (NPA) denied trees were felled illegally to make way for a proposed new house in the grounds of Sway Lodge, Sway. However, an NPA spokesman confirmed that
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A tale of two ice rinks
PLANS for a temporary Christmas ice rink in Southampton have been scrapped. Tory council chiefs took the decision to axe the popular attraction to avoid a repeat of last year's financial losses. It has come as a major setback for skating enthusiasts
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Strachan closing in on managerial super league
Tommy Burns believes ex-Saints boss Gordon Strachan is rapidly forcing his way into the top bracket of managers occupied by the likes of Jose Mourinho. While Mourinho spent vast sums during his Chelsea reign - before parting company with the Stamford
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The young QE2 takes to the water
For the first time in almost 40 years, Hampshire Heritage publishes a rare and historic photograph of Southampton's great liner, Queen Elizabeth 2 as she underwent trials on the River Clyde in 1968. This is probably the first colour photograph ever
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QE2 souvenir book to treasure
Click HERE to see the publication FOR decades she has been a familiar sight on the Southampton waterfront but now her days on the oceans are numbered as liner Queen Elizabeth 2 is to be withdrawn from service next year. To mark the 40th anniversary
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Praise for way trust has tackled superbug
A HEALTH watchdog has praised Southampton hospital bosses after cases of the superbug MRSA were dramatically reduced on city wards. Click HERE to read the report Inspectors from the Healthcare Commission swooped in a surprise visit in July and
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New sponsor for Boat Show
THE Boat show will be renamed the PSP Southampton Boat Show next year after event organisers patched up their differences with the Hampshire freight firm. The three-year deal, worth an estimated £200,000 a year, has been resurrected despite similar moves
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Dock Movements
Today's principal Southampton arrivals Western Highway, roro, 0415, 43; MOL Paramount, container, 0430, 205; Autoline, roro, 1030, 201; Baltic Breeze, vehicle, 1130, 30; Integrity, vehicle, 1230, 34/35; CMA CGM Carmen, container, 1645, 206; Charleston
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Check where you meat comes from
I AM passionate about cooking and good food and it should be about having fun and exploring new tastes and ideas. But we also need to give a bit of thought to where our food comes from, who produces it and how. You might be really surprised how much
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Happy memories of grammar school for girls
IT is with great sadness I learn that Tauntons College in Hill Lane is to be demolished and replaced with a new hitech complex to house more students and all their commodities in the modern age. This elegant building was originally the Southampton Grammar
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Politicians are our servants
NO ONE seems to understand the new EU treaty and certain politicians should stop insulting the intelligence of the British people. They should stop patronising voters and listen to them for a change instead of going off on an ego trip, and always to
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Improving communication skills
ON August 28 a research document was published by the Department for Children, Schools and Families into the provision of workforce of childcare and early years providers. I was most interested in the statistics provided on staff training. I was disappointed
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Animal testing is not necessary
I HAVE recently received a leaflet about the £18m animal research facilities at Oxford University. I am dismayed at the use of precious research resources by building an animal facility instead of investing in human-based research. The facilities available
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MP out of touch with the public
IT is quite unbelievable that MP Sandra Gidley is querying the police action in the alleged attempted armed robbery outside HSBC Bank at Chandler's Ford. Here we have yet another classic of an MP being completely out of touch with the public. For Mrs
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Look what they’ve bin and done!
THE smart thinking of a Southampton business recovery firm has saved 35 jobs at a Dorset maintenance company. Despite landing a major contract with waste giant Veolia, Ferndown-based MDRC group collapsed under the weight of its financial woes. Southampton's
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Purging the Queen from our passports
I READ that the European Union wants to purge the Queen from our passports. The UK Independence Party might be a minority party in many people'seyes, but as for giving the public the truth of what is going on in Brussels and what it has cost the average
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Fascist opponents were not necessarily communists
RALPH Prospero has an issue about the memorial in Southampton for the four local men who died fighting against fascism during the Spanish Civil War (Letters, September 5). Contrary to what Mr Prospero thinks, not all volunteers were card-carrying members
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RAFA Wings Appeal
THE two day collection outside Budgen's supermarket, Bishop's Waltham, raised £651.30 for RAFA Wings Week Appeal. Grateful thanks to all who contributed and helped me. MRS P E WOOD, for Fareham Royal Air Forces Association.
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The Healthcare Commissioners Report on Southampton Hospital
Outcome of hygiene code visit for: Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust Site visited: Southampton General Hospital Date of visit: 17 July 2007 Hygiene Code Inspections The Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare
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Cadland Primary School
Cadland Primary School Inspection report Unique Reference Number 134734 Local Authority Hampshire Inspection number 295469 Inspection dates 9 - 10 July 2007 Reporting inspector Mr Michael Pye This inspection of the school was carried out under
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Drug dealer caught after BMX chase
A DRUGS dealer was caught after a police chase through Southampton - first on bikes and then on foot. Tinda Susu, 23, panicked when he saw a police bike patrol as he was speaking to a group of men in the inner-city area. He grabbed a BMX and rode off
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Get ready for the beanstalk
A GIANT beanstalk and fluffy chickens filled the atrium of Winchester's Theatre Royal yesterday as this year's pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, was officially launched. Staff at the Jewry Street theatre are already predicting it will follow in the
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Jim Pearson Cup Round 1 details
With Wide Lane unavailable this week, we are playing the first part of round 1 of the Jim Pearson Cup at St James School, in Monarch Way (off Moorgreen Road),West End. In the case of the scores being level at full time, five minutes each way of extra
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Hampshire in title showdown
Defending champions Yorkshire play Hampshire in a title showdown at the County Finals at Brokenhurst Manor today. Both teams have two wins apiece in the series so far, but Hampshire, the hosts, have edged into the lead on points. On the second day's
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In-form Dyer a doubt for Tykes clash
Man of the moment Nathan Dyer is a doubt for tomorrow's visit of Barnsley. The young winger, who has made such an impact in the last few games including his first league goal for the club at Watford, took a kick to his thigh towards the end of Wednesday's
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Surman's 'scruffy football' warning for fans
Andrew Surman believes Saints need to start getting "gritty results" if they are to mount a successful promotion campaign this season. The England under-21 international midfielder has seen his side throw away two leads in a matter of days, the second
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New school praised by inspectors
Click HERE for the full Ofsted report ONE of Hampshire's newest primary schools has been described as good with some outstanding features. Cadland Primary opened its doors in September 2005 following the amalgamation of Holbury Infant and Holbury
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Gran gives Mike the green light to make comeback!
MIKE Gosney's grandmother brought the best possible news for AFC Totton boss Stuart Ritchie this week. After suffering a broken wrist in the opening game of the season, the talented left-sided player made his long-awaited comeback on Tuesday, playing
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Buses back on troubled routes
VITAL bus routes through a Southampton community have been restored after concerned residents gathered to have their say about the cuts. Solent Blue Line has decided to reinstate its two evening routes through Thornhill, axed last month after yobs launched
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Christian aid for Saints
Saints have signed West Ham defender Christian Dailly on loan to help shore up their defence. The 33-year-old defender, primarily a centre half but versatile enough to play most positions, has joined for an initial month and goes straight into the
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Passengers crammed in train loo for three hours
PASSENGERS were forced to stand in a toilet for three hours on an overcrowded train from Hampshire to Wales. Four men and a dog were crammed into the cramped loo for the journey from Romsey to Cardiff. Now charity worker Phil Taverner, who was one of
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Ex-Saints foreigners sign for Eastleigh
EASTLEIGH are turning to Portuguese firepower to solve their striker shortage. Ex-Saint Dani Rodrigues could make his debut in tomorrow's trip to Welling United and is joined at the Silverlake Stadium by another former St Mary's man Totti (real name
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Ex-Saints foreigners sign for Eastleigh
EASTLEIGH are turning to Portuguese firepower to solve their striker shortage. Ex-Saint Dani Rodrigues could make his debut in tomorrow's trip to Welling United and is joined at the Silverlake Stadium by another former St Mary's man Totti (real name
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Tommy stunned by Salisbury's increased expectations
TOMMY Widdrington says it's a sign of the increased expectation levels at Salisbury City that defeat at home to rock-bottom Northwich Victoria tomorrow is beyond contemplation for many of their fans. It was only four seasons ago that the Whites were
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Builder triumphs in an epic homes battle
FURIOUS homeowners, who have lost a long-running battle with developers, are threatening to withdraw their council tax payments in protest. Holbury residents believed they were winning their fight for the last three years but they have been defeated
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Residents angered by students smoking in streets by college
NEIGHBOURING residents have been angered by students congregating to smoke on streets around Peter Symonds College, Winchester. Residents on roads near the sixth form college have said around a hundred youngsters daily gather on their streets. They say
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Fresh transplant at Christmas for youngest Hartley brother
IT is likely to be a Christmas in hospital for the youngest of four Hampshire brothers who needs a bone marrow transplant. Luke Hartley is the last of the Hartley brothers, from Romsey, who needs a successful bone marrow transplant to cure him of a life-threatening
