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THE Crucible Theatre it wasn’t. But Testwood Working Men’s Club last Wednesday still witnessed all the drama of snooker’s world championship final albeit in slightly noisier surroundings. Covering our first pool match for the social clubs’ league, Happy-Snapper
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Blue ticket 950
THE Crucible Theatre it wasn’t. But Testwood Working Men’s Club last Wednesday still witnessed all the drama of snooker’s world championship final albeit in slightly noisier surroundings. Covering our first pool match for the social clubs’ league, Happy-Snapper
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Saints' spirit delights Pearson
NIGEL Pearson was delighted with his side's performance as they put in a terrific display to beat Championship leaders Bristol City 2-0 at St Mary's. Goals from Stern John and Jason Euell secured a vital three points for Pearson's team. With results
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Cadets on march to receive city honour
THE centre of Winchester came to a standstill today as hundreds of teenage cadets receive a unique honour from the city. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Army Cadet Force turned out in force to accept the Friendship Scroll from the city mayor Chris Pines
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Priceless points for Saints
SAINTS took a step towards Championship safety with a brilliant 2-0 win over league leaders Bristol City at St Mary's. Nigel Pearson's team showed commitment, desire and no lack of skill to deservedly dispatch City and ease their relegation worries
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Funeral service held for Anthony Minghella
A PRIVATE funeral was held in London today for the Isle of Wight film-maker Anthony Minghella. The 54-year-old, who famously won an Oscar for directing The English Patient, died in the early hours of March 18. He suffered a fatal haemorrhage at the
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The Pig Issue
PIG farmers marched through Southampton yesterday to protest at the falling price of pork. The Pig Issue Tour, organised by the National Pig Association and the British Pig Executive (BPEX), trotted to the Civic Centre to raise awareness of the crisis
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Kubica on Bahrain pole
Robert Kubica secured the first pole position of his Formula One career at the end of a stunning qualifying session for tomorrow's Bahrain Grand Prix. Felipe Massa had earlier dominated at the Sakhir circuit, and it was fully expected he would be at
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Wednesday move point clear of Saints
Scunthorpe and Sheffield Wednesday both remain in serious relegation trouble after they played out an entertaining 1-1 Coca-Cola Championship draw at Glanford Park in a lunchtime kick-off. Ian Morris had opened the scoring for the home side with a
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Pompey KO Baggies to reach final
Kanu's tap-in goal and a clinical defensive performance in the second half swept Portsmouth into their first FA Cup final since 1939 and wrecked hopes of a first all-Championship showdown. Kanu, twice an FA Cup winner with Arsenal, continued his love
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Riding to Land’s End
A GROUP of intrepid cyclists will be reliving a gruelling challenge in the name of charity. Ten years on since they first completed the ride, the eight-strong group are once again pedalling from Lymington to Land's End. The former Priestlands School
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Man mugged by robbers after evening at pub
THREE robbers knocked a man to the ground, kicked him and stamped on his head before leaving him unconscious on the ground. The 57-year-old Southampton man was walking along Mount Pleasant Road after drinking in The Old Farmhouse when the attack happened
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Woman facing more than 50 charges over fires
A WOMAN appeared before magistrates today charged with more than 50 offences relating to fires. Victoria Tunnicliffe, 31, of Lesser Horseshoe Close, Fareham, faces two allegations of arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered, 16 charges
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Breakers yard death was tragic accident
THE death of a man in a van who was picked up by a crane at a Southampton scrapyard was accidental an inquest jury has ruled. Southampton Coroner's Court heard how Barry Collins, 24, had gone to Huntley & Sons scrapyard in Sholing to look at the
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Unluckiest man I know
We often ask for supporters to get behind the team and frankly our present position means we need that help more than ever. I feel very sorry for Nigel Pearson. The team was not in the best position when he arrived but his bad luck with injuries etc
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Giant cake is perfect send-off
YOUNGSTERS at a Hampshire school said goodbye to their head teacher by presenting her with a huge, colourful cake. Sarah Peters is leaving Hazel Wood Infant School in Totton after six years to take up a similar post at Whitchurch Primary. Her farewell
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Duke opens the new Pavilion on the Park
The Duke of Gloucester was in Eastleigh yesterday to officially open a £2.5m state-of-the-art community building. The Pavilion on the Park, on the edge of Fleming Park, replaces the Nightingale Centre which was opened more than 40 years ago by the
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Grace wins judge’s praise for public spiritedness
A JUDGE commended a woman for her public spiritedness in helping police detain a man involved in a violent fracas in a town centre late at night. Judge Christopher Harvey Clark QC told Grace McFarlane he would be writing to the High Sheriff of Hampshire
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Ossie tribute had memories flooding back ...
About a year ago I mentioned that Lynn Osgood, the widow of Saints and Chelsea legend Peter, wished to form a trust in his name. I agreed to serve on the committee and contacted Terry Venables, who played with Ossie, and Lord Cadogan, who in actual
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Platini – a sensible chap
Michael Platini, the UEFA president, has certainly made his mark with some sensible suggestions since he's taken office. He was such an outstanding player and ambassador for the game he has commanded instant respect. His statement last week was about
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Dock Movements
Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Bravery Ace, roro, 0600, 40; Maersk Nottingham, container, 1130, 205; Perseus Leader, vehicle, 1230, 43; Celia, cargo, 1500, 107; Eglantine, roro, 1815, 201; Teal, cargo, tba, 107. Today's principal Southampton
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Ex-senior policeman forced men to strip
A FORMER senior policeman has been disgraced after he admitted abusing his powers by forcing young men to strip at a Hampshire police station. Gerry Hutchings, 48, pleaded guilty to ten charges of misconduct in public office between March 2006 and July
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Anteater love
THEY have spent ten long months so near to each other, yet so far apart. But yesterday Marwell Zoo's two giant anteaters were finally allowed to spend the day, if not the night, together. Male Ernesto has been left with just the odd sniff of new pen-mate
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Robson to skipper England Legends
NIGEL Pearson's good friend Bryan Robson will skipper the England Legends side contesting the Alan Ball Memorial Cup at St Mary's next month. The Manchester United legend made Pearson his first signing when he became Middlesbrough manager in the summer
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Couple's lift ordeal
A COUPLE spent about an hour stuck in a lift at a Southampton hotel last night. They were eventually rescued from their plight at Jury's Inn in Charlotte Place by firefighters from the city's St Mary's station.
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Cyclist's lament
I AM a cyclist and I do ride over the Itchen Bridge daily. Has anybody given any thought to the poor cyclists at all? Over the past month I have had to ride on the pavement due to the fact the cars and busses don't give us room on the cycle path. I
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I'm fed up with cyclists
I TOO get thoroughly fed up with cyclists on the pavement, or footpath if you prefer. Riding on the pavement apart from being dangerous to pedestrians is also illegal. I am a regular road runner who, for obvious safety reasons,usually run around Southampton
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When a hamper is a box of mints...
MY wife and I received an invitation by phone to attend a presentation by a company in Southampton. The invitation arrived and promised a hamper and wine for attending, as well as a cash bonus if we phoned to confirm. We phoned to confirm and were given
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Why do we need these 'slums of the future'?
WITH regard to the article on pages 2 & 3 of the Daily Echo dated March 14 referring to the new development at Woolston Riverside. I am querying why we need 1960s tower blocks (instant slums) when we have been trying to get rid of them elsewhere in the
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Thank you, Daily Echo
THE Daily Echo is a real benefactor to the cause of Gregory Fernandes. It made Gregory's tragedy known to the whole world. Ever since, I've read it every day and ask all my friends to do the same. It has kept Gregory's memory alive more than any other
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Theo and Mel - Mr and Mrs Perfect
THEY may not be married, but Theo Walcott and his girlfriend Mel Slade are already a Mr and Mrs. Former Saints star Theo and Southampton girl Mel have been filmed for a new series of the classic gameshow Mr & Mrs - a TV favourite in the 1970s and 1980s
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Officer hurt as burglars flee scene
A FEMALE police officer has been injured after being hit by a getaway car driven by two burglars. The officer was taken to hospital after sustaining minor leg and arm injuries as she responded to a report of a break-in at a house in Pelican Court,
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Worker is injured in refinery accident
A MAN was taken to hospital yesterday after an industrial accident at Fawley refinery. The employee, aged about 40, suffered head and rib injuries in an incident involving a forklift truck. A police spokesman said: "The injured man was conscious and
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Hampshire's top flight future on line
Hampshire's future in top flight darts will be decided on the final day of the season. Hopes of pulling away from the relegation trap door were dashed when the county lost their final home game to Yorkshire. With Middlesex all but down, it leaves
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Joe Keen to be a Saints star
AUSSIE-based footballer Joe Keenan is dreaming of a return to his home city to play for Saints. The former Chelsea midfielder played at St Mary's when England Under-20s visited in 2001. After failing to make the grade at Stamford Bridge, he had
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Hampshire 'close' to Shane Bond agreement
Hampshire are "close" to finalising an agreement that will allow Shane Bond to represent the county this season, according to coach Paul Terry. Kiwi fast bowler Bond signed for Hampshire for the first eight weeks of the season back in February. But
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Reid promises quality side for Bally tribute match
PETER Reid has promised he will assemble a quality squad for the England Legends side that will contest the Alan Ball Memorial Cup at St Mary's next month. The former Saints midfielder and Manch-ester City, Sunderland and Coventry boss will manage the
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Nigel's been so unlucky, says Lawrie
We often ask for supporters to get behind the team and frankly our present position means we need that help more than ever. I feel very sorry for Nigel Pearson. The team was not in the best position when he arrived but his bad luck with injuries
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Misfiring Marek wants to fire Saints to safety
SAINTS striker Marek Saganowski hopes he can be the fans' "hero" and save the club from relegation to League One. The Polish international had a sensational end to last season, scoring ten goals in 13 league games - 11 of which were starts - to help
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Dad is saved by wife and family
BRAVE relatives defied fire and toxic smoke to rescue a Hampshire dad from his burning bedroom, the Daily Echo can reveal. Anthony Wells is believed to have started the blaze when he fell asleep while smoking in bed. His terrified wife Lorna and
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Corker of an idea
A Hampshire man has been named one of the top ten home inventors in the country. Peter Galloway from Gosport beat hundreds of other budding inventors at the Ideal Home Show's Innovation Nation contest. His CorkUnscrew provides an easy solution to the
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Musician takes over as vicar
THE Rev Tim Sledge has been appointed Romsey's new vicar. He takes over from long-serving incumbent Canon Neil Crawford-Jones who retired in June. A trained musician, Mr Sledge, pictured, is currently the diocesan mission enabler in the Peterborough
