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Watson shows Hants what to expect
Shane Watson gave Hampshire fans a taste of what is to come when he led Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win in the Indian Premier League today. Watson will return to the Rose Bowl to play for Hampshire in the Twenty20 Cup at the beginning
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Victim Louise backs glassing campaign
IT HAS been 18 months since an unprovoked bottle attack left her scarred for life. Louise Reeves needed 60 stitches in her face after the glassing at a Southampton nightclub which left her face cut from her eyelid to below her cheek. A hairdresser
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Saints announce EGM date
Saints have announced the date for the extraordinary general meeting as called by Rupert Lowe. It will be held on May 16, at 11.30am. It was called after ex-chairmen Lowe and Michael Wilde demanded the removal or current PLC chairman Leon Crouch and
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Licka happy to stay
MARIO LICKA still faces an uncertain future at Saints - but admits he would have walked away from the club in the summer had there not been a change in manager. Though Licka, left, was signed by George Burley back in the summer of 2006, the
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Saints call EGM
Saints have today confirmed they will hold an EGM called by former chairmen Michael Wilde and Rupert Lowe. The two ex-bosses want the removal of all the current PLC board, aside from finance director David Jones, and for them to be replaced by Lowe
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Whizz kids are on the move
CHATTING WITH FRIENDS, girly shopping trips and picking out the latest magazines are things most young girls take for granted. But life is not so straightforward for 11-year-old Christina Loosemore. Christina and her brother James, seven, both
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Man charged with rape in carpark
Detectives have charged a man with rape following an attack on a 23-year-old woman in Southampton as she walked home after a night out. Mojeeb Karimi, 26, of Portswood Road, Southampton has been charged with rape and another sexual offence. It was in
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Hythe strikers Spitfires Withdrawal from Div 6
Following the withdrawal of Hythe Stikers Spitfires from the Under 11 section all league games played involving them have been void and the results and tables are being updated to reflect this. This effectively makes Division 6 an 8 team league with
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Falklands nurses reunited with patients
Falklands war hospital ship nurses were yesterday reunited in Southampton with some of the severely injured servicemen they treated over a quarter of a century ago. More than 170 former RN medical personnel and veterans attended the first Hospital
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Botley Village have withdrawn from Division 3
Botley Village have given notice that they are unable to fulfill the remaider of the season and so have withdrawn from the Under 11 section. All league games played involving Botley Village have been void and the tables are being updated to reflect
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Southampton uses a year's worth of resources in four months
SOUTHAMPTON residents have used up enough resources to plunge the city into ecological debt. According to a new report Southampton has already consumed its fair share of the earth's resources for the entire year as of today. The report was compiled
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Could you be the new JR?
A FARMER somewhere on the outskirts of Hedge End faces a big dilemma over the coming weeks: Does he allow a corner of his lush green fields to be taken over by the oilmen? Besides handing over some of his land, he risks incurring the wrath of neighbours
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Pensioners face uncertain future due to demolition threat
They all thought they would spend their last days there. Comfortably settled in their flats, where behind every door is a friend and family live only minutes away. But now more than 30 pensioners could face eviction as their much loved home is
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Hants quartet in England Performance squad
Michael Carberry, Dimitri Mascarenhas and Chris Tremlett have all been included in this summer's England Performance squad. Carberry starred during the England Lions' tour of India in February and has been rewarded with a place in the 26-man squad
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Saints 0 - Burnley 1
IF ANYBODY was hoping for a nice, quiet end to the season then you can forget that. It looks almost certain to go right down to the wire in the battle for survival after Saints blew a golden chance to all but get themselves safe. The game against Burnley
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Are Portsmouth women really better looking than Southampton's?
IT'S a survey likely to anger thousands of Southampton women - not to mention their boyfriends and husbands. The city has once again found itself struggling in the league, but this time when it comes to pretty ladies. But it's not just being rated
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RS Tera Nationals at Hill Head SC
The first ever RS Tera Nationals event will be taking place at Hill Head Sailing club on the 16th & 17th August 2008. The Championship is open to all RS Tera class dinghies. The UK RS Tera National Champion title shall be awarded to the first person
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Education bosses unveil primary school wish list
EDUCATION bosses in Southampton have drawn up a wish list of eight different things every child at primary school should be able to do. But their sights have not been set high for youngsters attending schools in the city which collectively score well
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Film festival support for Hearbeat charity
A HAMPSHIRE charity is being recognised by an international film festival being held this month. Southampton based Wessex Heartbeat is being supported by The End Of Pier International Film Festival that takes place in Bognor Regis between April 25 and
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Nine horses rescued from barn inferno
NINE horses had to be led to safety after a fierce blaze engulfed a barn near Eastleigh at the weekend. The drama happened late on Friday at the building in Highbridge Road, Highbridge. Sixty tons of hay and straw were engulfed in the flames as the
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Smoke alarm saves five from house fire
FIVE people escaped from a house fire in Netley thanks to a smoke alarm. They all managed to safely leave the semi-detached house in Station Road after a fire broke out on the first floor just after 3am. Sixteen firefighters from Hightown and Hamble
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Petrol station card ‘scam’ has nothing to do with me
THE owner of a Southampton petrol station raided by police in a probe into alleged card cloning says he has nothing to do with any alleged scam. Navaratnam Nadan, who owns the Shell petrol garage in Portsmouth Road, Woolston, said he contacted police
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Celebrating Vaisakhi
THOUSANDS of Sikhs brought Southampton city centre to a colourful standstill as they celebrated the festival of Vaisakhi. The traditional procession welcomed in the Sikh New Year and began with the raising of the Nishan Sahib (Sikh Holy Flag) at the
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Celebrating Vaisakhi
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Lack of fortune?
WHY do we never see the headline Fortune Teller Wins Lottery? PHILIP G HAWKINS, Bitterne Park, Southampton.
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Make road crossing safer
THE Southampton to Totton cycle route crosses the busy docks access road, First Avenue, at Millbrook Roundabout. Works on the roundabout some years ago increased the number of lanes leaving the docks to three, and also enabled traffic to leave the
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Birdspotting locally
I WAS very interested to read the article (Daily Echo, April 4) about the sighting of the osprey. Lower Test Marsh at Redbridge may be the best place in Southampton to watch birds but I would also recommend Weston Shore. I am thinking particularly of
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Common sense is what's needed
WELL done to Southampton City Council for reinstating free traffic flow through Woodmill. At last, four miserable years of frustrating traffic jams either side of the mill - including evening paralysis of the Woodmill Lane/Portswood Road junction - have
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Armed services receive far too much glory
WELL done to Glyn Oliver (Letters, April 11). There is far too much glory and praise given to the armed forces. Since when did just wearing a uniform make everyone a hero? Our ridiculous politicians give out ASBOs to wayward youngsters on our streets
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How to reduce cancer risk
Despite the recent news coverage about the link between lifestyle and cancer, research shows there is still a lack of awareness about how we can make positive choices to reduce our cancer risk. For example, only half of people are aware that being overweight
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Duped by 'maiden cruise'
REGRETTABLY, there was a sadder side to the celebrations for Ventura, one that has soured relations between veteran cruisers and the new P&O owners, Carnival Cruises. In their brochure dated 2007, P&O announ-ced Ventura's maiden cruise. It stated: "Be
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Think again on wow factor
MOST of the letters about Southamp-ton's wow factor have concerned the Spitfire. Like most Sotonians I am proud of the part our city took in the development and building of this famous aircraft. As this has been already celebrated by our neighbours in
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Reject Woolston flats plan
The type of development in Woolston is totally out of character with the area. It is gross overdevelopment with far too high a density. The infrastructure is not available. This proposed development will ensure future slums. Car parking is a laugh. The
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Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth 2 in port together
IT promises to be an unmissable sight, and one Southampton has never seen before or will ever see again, when all three Cunard "Queen'' liners gather together in the city tomorrow. For one day only the Cunard fleet of Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and
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Long delays M27 westbound
Check the latest travel news in Southampton A SICK motorist was forced to pull on to the hard shoulder of a Hampshire motorway and call an ambulance for help this morning. Drivers are facing long delays on the westbound stretch of the M27 near
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Office will meet pent-up demand
A NEW £8m office for up to 250 people is being built near Southampton within eight months. A number of unnamed companies are already in negotiations with agents to take over the two-storey Phoenix House, which is big enough to act as a headquarters
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Saints players robbed
POLICE have launched a major theft investigation after thousands of pounds in cash was stolen from the players' changing rooms at Southampton Football Club. Officers were called to St Mary's Stadium shortly after the final whistle had blown in Saints
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Protesters step up the fight over VT site flats
THOUSANDS of residents are being urged to fight plans to "cram" 1,650 homes onto the former VT site in Southampton. Campaigners have sent out 6,000 leaflets warning that plans for the £500m development, regarded as one of the most important regeneration
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Headhunters’ purchase unites recruitment names
TWO of the biggest names in recruitment in Southampton have become one after Lawton Communications Group (LCG) paid an undisclosed sum for headhunters Carrington Chase. Owned by Conservative councillor John Hannides, pictured, Carrington Chase's clients
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Dock Movements
Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Autotransporter, roro, 0600, 201; Arcadia, passenger, 0615, 101; Triton Highway, roro, 1330, 43; Kebbi, roro, 1500, 201; Garnet Leader, roro, 1630, 43; APL Germany, container, 2300, 206; Glasgow Express, container
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Sailor fights back to tackle top race
JUST seven months ago Hampshire yachtswoman Miranda Merron's life was turned upside down after suffering a potentially life-threatening brain haemorrhage. But now the determined 38-year-old is about to embark on one of the oldest and toughest yacht races
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Children’s centres to spring up at schools
DAY centres where families can take their children for health check ups while looking for jobs are being rolled out across Hampshire. A total of 16 children's centres are to be constructed by September as part of the government's Every Child Matters
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Work to install 30 traffic lights at roundabout to start
Work starts today on controversial plans to put 30 traffic lights on a Southampton roundabout. Motorists have been warned to expect possible delays as work on the Millbrook roundabout gets underway. Under the plans Southampton City Council wants to
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Daisy the dog’s champagne celebrations
THE pet dog that foiled an armed gang's attempt to hold up a Hampshire jewellers was at the centre of champagne celebrations at the weekend. Jeremy France marked the conviction of the gang who raided his Winchester store twice, with a bottle of bubbly
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Microlight crashes into Hampshire field
A pilot had an incredible escape when his microlight crashed into a field in Hampshire. The 50-year-old emerged from the wreckage of his light aircraft with a cut to his face and managed to phone the emergency services himself. Two fire engines from
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Mental resilience a must - Pearson
Nigel Pearson attempted to rally his players after their 1-0 defeat to Burnley left them facing a desperate battle to avoid relegation. Saints now sit just one point and one place outside the Championship drop zone with games at table-topping West
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Saints will survive, insists Safri
Saints captain Youssef Safri has insisted his team are NOT going down. Safri wore the skipper's armband during Saturday's nightmare 1-0 home loss to Burnley. That dismal result guarantees Saints an exceptionally nervy last two games of the season
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Fowl up costs Salisbury
NICK Holmes was left to rue Michael Fowler's early dismissal as Salisbury suffered their first home league defeat since early December. The midfielder was red-carded after just 13 minutes of the 2-0 home loss to promotion hopefuls Cambridge United
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Pearson backs top scorer to get back in goals groove
Nigel Pearson has backed Stern John to fight back after the Saints striker had a nightmare in front of goal against Burnley. The Trinidad & Tobago striker, the club's leading scorer this season with 17 league goals, had two good chances to find a vital
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Eastleigh boss upbeat despite away loss
FOLLOWING a tense afternoon when his old club Havant & Waterlooville's play-off hopes went up in smoke, Ian Baird was relieved to say that Eastleigh's fate was still in their own hands. Despite paying the price for what Baird described as "ten minutes
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A Saintly run for charity
A HOST of angels descended on Southampton for a fancy dress fun run around Saints' football stadium. The Saintly 5K run was in aid of the Wessex Cancer Trust and saw more than 100 runners pound the pavements around Northam before finishing with a lap
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Teachers to reveal plans to strike
TEACHERS will today have to let their head teachers know whether they will go out on strike this Thursday - their first national strike over pay in 22 years. A rally has already been organised outside Southampton's Civic Centre at 1pm on Thursday when
