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Austrian rapist linked to unsolved murder of teenager 22 years ago
Police yesterday revealed they are investigating possible links between Austrian Josef Fritzl, who imprisoned and raped his daughter, and the unsolved murder of a young woman 22 years ago. The bound body of Martina Posch was found on a shore of the
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Man seriously injured after accident
A MALE driver was taken by air ambulance to Southampton General Hospital with serious injuries following a two car accident in Fair Oak this afternoon. He was driving a green Honda Civic when he was in collision with a grey Ford Fusion in Allington Lane
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Two charged with drugs offences following man's death
POLICE investigating the death of a Hampshire man have charged two people with drug offences. Shaun Wells, 24, was found dead by a family member at his home in Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, on January 20 this year. Charles Andrew Lee, 28, of Rockbourne
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Polite training for police
TRAINING in politeness is being given to police recruits in a bid to cut the number of complaints against officers. Figures released by Hampshire police show that one complaint was made by the public for every two serving police officers. The figures
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St Francis Knights require players
Winners of the U8 Red League St Francis Knights have spaces in all positions avaible for U9 season due to players signing for academies. We train twice a week in Chandlers Ford and all coaches are FA qualified. Ideally we would like to enter two teams
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St Francis Knights require players
Winners of the U8 Red League St Francis Knights have spaces in all positions avaible for U9 season due to players signing for academies. We train twice a week in Chandlers Ford and all coaches are FA qualified. Ideally we would like to enter two teams
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Police hunt after dog killed in attack
Police in Gosport are hunting for the owner of a dog that attacked and killed a Yorkshire Terrier. The attack on the small dog happened when its female owner was walking it along The Drive, near the junction with The Parkway. They were approached by
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Oakwood Terriers
Oakwood Terriers are looking to strengthen our squad as we step into under 11's Tyro League next season. League winners at under 8's & 9's and runners up under 10's. Also Jim Pearson Cup winners at u8's & u9's. If you would like to be part of a fun
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St Francis Rangers
Winners of the U8 red league St Francis Knights have spaces in all positions avaible for U9 season due to players signing for academies. We train twice a week in Chandlers Ford and all coaches are FA qualified. Ideally we would like to enter two teams
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More cases of cruise killer bug confirmed
SEVEN passengers have now been confirmed as contracting potentially deadly strain of hepatitis while on board a Southampton-based cruise ship. A health probe is now underway after passengers who had been aboard the Aurora were struck down with the illness
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Upham Junior spells out success in Ofsted report
PUPILS and staff at a village primary school have signalled their success after receiving top marks from Ofsted. Inspectors said the school sought to provide the best for each child both academically and socially. Children at Upham CE Primary
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Eager gamers on midnight mission
IT is flying off the shelves in stores across Hampshire and is expected to become the biggest selling computer game ever made. Hundreds of bleary-eyed Hampshire gamers will be returning to work today after spending hours hooked on the latest
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Death in mountain board tragedy
A NEW hobby led to tragedy for a Hampshire man who died after falling off a mountain board, an inquest has heard. Mark Brown, aged 42, died at Southampton General Hospital after the accident, which happened on anindustrial estate. During the Winchester
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Make your vote count - whatever the weather
IT is forecast for rain, you are disillusioned with politicians and it is not clear what your councillors actually do. It is tempting to think it is not worth bothering to cast your vote tomorrow. With only about a third of electors making
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Oceana Southampton
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St francis rangers trials under 11s 2008/09
Trial date for new players including those who have already been in contact is sat 10tth may 9.30am at knightwood leisure,centre,skyswood road.valley park Chandlers ford. Contact glyn ball for more information on 07850 375797
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Bidding for bums in aid of Race for Life
BOTTOMS up is a toast that can be heard at many a Hampshire restaurant. But it took on a literal meaning when a bevy of bouncing bunny girls turned up for dinner at Boomerang Bar and Restaurant in Hamble. The fluffy-tailed fundraisers were auctioning
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Collymore joins England Legends
STAN Collymore will play his first game for SIX years when he lines up for the England Legends against the Scotland Legends in the Alan Ball Memorial Cup. Collymore has joined Chris Woods, Paul Parker, Des Walker, Mark Wright, Nigel Winterburn, Bryan
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Oceana Southampton
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Liar locked up after stealing £150k yacht
A REPOSSESSION agent who stole a £150,000 yacht from a Hampshire boatyard and sailed to Southampton where it was taken out of the water has been jailed for 30 months. Serial offender Mark Richards, 44, took Kaprina 11 from its Swanwick mooring
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Prime Minister backs Spitfire campaign
PRIME Minister Gordon Brown has thrown his support behind the Daily Echo's campaign for a tribute to the Spitfire. Mr Brown is so keen to see a towering memorial to the Second World War fighter plane take pride of place in Southampton that he
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Priest thankful fire was caught early
A CATHOLIC priest has spoken of his relief after a fire threatening to destroy a Hampshire church was caught early. Father Vincent Convery said he was thankful he was around to raise the alarm when he saw smoke billowing from the roof of St Michael's
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Important step up for Lallana
RESERVE team boss Stewart Henderson admits winning the league title would not compare with watching Adam Lallana score his first senior Saints goal. Lallana has spent much of this season playing under Henderson but after being given his chance by Nigel
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Are you planning a new start in life?
Have you ever dreamed of leaving your life behind, of moving out of town and starting again with a more easy going job in some idyllic part of the countryside or on the coast? Are you about to renovate or restore a run down property into your dream home
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Can you help French student?
A 16-year-old French student wants to take up a place at an English university next year but in order to do so he must improve his language skills. He is therefore offering his services for the month of August to do almost anything - volunteer work,
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Motorway on A31
I read some while ago that Councillor Michael Thierry from Ringwood wanted the A31 to be turned into a motorway and yet within his Ringwood and Fordingbridge News he now has a campaign seeking a 50mph speed limit along that road as it approaches the town
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Beating our heads against a brick wall
I have never understood the phrase "Bonfire of the nanities" until now. For how else can you describe the absurd decision to sell the area central to our heritage in order to fund a building for use as a heritage centre in Southampton? Would it not
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Have a doughnut treat and help a good cause too
National Doughnut Week is fast approaching and I would like to make a special appeal to your readers to support this charity event, which takes place from May 10 to 17. Everyone deserves a treat from time to time and this fun campaign is a perfect way
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Give shooting a shot
National Shooting Week, which will run from May 3 to 11, looks set to be bigger than ever. More than 200 public open days are taking place across the nation in this Olympic year. Shooting is one of the most inclusive Olympic and Paralympic sports, where
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Woodmill Bridge traffic lights
Councillor David Beckett's decision to scrap the traffic lights at Woodmill Bridge within days of the coalition coming to power just about sums up the laugh a minute local Lib Dems that have unfortunatly been the voice of the people of Swaythling for
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The joy of spring
WE have so many lovely walks in the wonderful South of England, and I hope at the age of 85 they will be available for my future generation to use and enjoy. Just keep your eyes on these property developers is my message to them, and do your best to
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Ghostly image discovered of Earl of Southampton
HE WAS a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I and was immortalised in Shakespeare's sonnets, having invited the great bard to his Hampshire home. The third - and by far the most important Earl of Southampton - was highly regarded in the Royal court and
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S & D require players
S&D Youth Football Club based in Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh are looking for players for there new under eights team for season 2008/09, we will be playing in the Eastleigh and District Mini Soccer League on Sunday Mornings, Training will be starting soon
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S & D require players
S&D Youth Football Club based in Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh are looking for players for there new under eights team for season 2008/09, we will be playing in the Eastleigh and District Mini Soccer League on Sunday Mornings, Training will be starting soon
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Unlawful class sizes for many Hampshire kids
THE number of Hampshire children taught in oversized classes has risen over the past 12 months, new figures reveal. Data published by the Department for Children, Schools and Families shows that 127 pupils aged five to seven in the county council
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Heavy downpours causing traffic and flooding problems
HEAVY rain and flash flooding caused havoc for motorists heading home on a busy Southampton road during yesterday evening's rush hour. Police directed traffic into a single lane as the water reached the bumpers of some cars travelling on Millbrook
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Panthers round off season with a thrilling win
Tadburn Panthers rounded off their season with a thrilling win against sub cup finalists Littleton. They took an early lead when Jordan Barnes rounded the keeper, but was forced wide. He just managed to keep the ball in play when he chipped a perfect
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Compton Clinch Title With a Draw at Hythe
After a big thunder and lightning storm in which the boys warmed up the pre match nerves were at a high (and that was just the parents). The game started at a good pace with both teams attacking, Jack and Tom seemed to get hold of the midfield early
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The country's biggest club to open in Southampton
THE new multi-millionpound superclub coming to Southampton is set to be the biggest in Britain. A staggering 4,000 clubbers - the largest capacity in the country according to the club's owners - will party under one roof at the £6m Oceana Southampton
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Saints have call on Lucketti
SAINTS will make the final call on whether Chris Lucketti plays in this Sunday's final day clash against Sheffield United. The experienced defender is on loan from the Blades and his deal takes in Sunday's game at St Mary's on which Saints' Championship
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Dimi in line for a first
HAMPSHIRE captain Dimitri Mascarenhas is in contention to become the Indian Premier League's first England player tomorrow. The all-rounder flew to Jaipur on Sunday and has spent the last 48 hours acclimatising ahead of his likely debut for the Rajasthan
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Hands up if you have conquered your fear of swimming
THEY are two little heroes who conquered their butterflies to win their water wings. Now five-year-old Miles Archer from Hedge End and Natalie Kidd, aged six, from Bitterne, Southampton, have landed the Southern Water Learn to Swim Achiever of the Year
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Lay members needed for police body
HAMPSHIRE residents are needed to join the Hampshire Police Authority following a change in membership rules this year. From October 1, magistrate members will no longer exist and three independent members are required to take on their roles. The authority
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Clubbers’ bus run proving so popular
PARTY animals will be able to catch a bus home in the small hours - with an extra service laid on just for them. A bus company boss says late-night revellers have pushed passenger numbers up by ten per cent in the past six months on its Nightstar and
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Hospital bounces back to win award
A HAMPSHIRE community hospital has picked up a regional gong for innovation - just weeks after it opened its doors to begin a new era. Fenwick Hospital, which reopened earlier this month after years of uncertainty, won its nominated category in the
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Funding to help investigate genetic link in breast cancer
A SOUTHAMPTON University professor has been awarded a £78,000 research grant to study the genetic causes of breast cancer. Professor Andrew Collins, of the university's school of medicine, will analyse information from different studies to look for
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Council’s a ‘Good Egg’ on animal welfare
EGGS from caged hens have been given the thumbs down by Hampshire's council chiefs. The county council was one of 15 UK organisations including Cadbury's and The National Trust named as Good Eggs' in an awards ceremony held by animal welfare group Compassion
