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Eat your heart out, Salterns
SALTERNS WMC’s reputation as one of the favourite away fixtures in the Southampton & District Social Clubs League is under threat. The lads in Warsash regularly provide curries, spaghetti bolognese and lamb stew for visiting teams.
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Two-one - but it's a big defeat for Saints
JAN Poortvliet described his side's crushing 2-1 home loss to Doncaster as a “big, big defeat.” The under pressure head coach saw his team slip to second bottom of the Championship table as a result of the defeat and they are looking deep in
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Police issue ecstasy tablets warning
A MAN has died after he is believed to have taken an ecstasy tablet that he bought in Winchester city centre. The body of the homeless man, who was aged in his twenties and believed to be from Poland, was found at a property in Christchurch
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Saints slide to another home defeat
Saints slipped deeper into relegation trouble with a terrible 2-1 defeat to Doncaster at St Mary’s. In a truly depressing second half Saints conceded two goals to see Rovers leapfrog them in the table and leave Jan Poortvliet’s team second from bottom
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Symphony to rock theatre
STEVE Steinman’s path to fame and fortune began in 1993 when he appeared on the hit ITV1 show Stars In Their Eyes as Meat Loaf. Now 16 years on, his latest extravaganza will see him teaming up with a 40-piece orchestra to bring Bat The Symphony
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Point matinees great value
THE Point has launched a season of matinee performances and screenings designed to appeal to audiences who prefer to visit the theatre during the day. As an added incentive to try something new, prices range from just £4 to £8 per ticket. The matinees
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Steve H’s party has a good cause
ONE of the UK’s finest live party bands will be entertaining party-goers at a special charity fundraiser at The Brook next month. Groovejuice will bring ’70s party music, sensational soul and funky disco classics to the event, in aid of Breakthrough
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The Mini's the works
THIS year incredibly sees the 50th anniversary of the birth of the Mini, the Alec Issigonis creation that changed the face of motoring and transport for the people. Ever since, the car in all its forms has been held in the affections of generations like
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Working out in the great outdoors...
FORGET treadmills and exercise bikes – owning an allotment has to be the ultimate workout. Far better than sweating indoors in the competitive arena of the gym, an allotment offers an alfresco alternative that is cheaper (thirty-odd quid a year as
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Ikea’s cheeky new campaign to tempt rival’s diners
IKEA’s Southampton superstore may not be opening for another four weeks but the Swedish home furnishing giant is already ruffling a few feathers among the competition. The new boys have launched a cheeky in-your-face bid to pinch customers
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At 103, she’s still learning
THE term, “mature student”, could have been invented for Laura Morant. The sprightly 103-year-old is proving it’s never too late to master a new skill. She’s excelling in weekly art classes provided by the college at the nursing home where she lives
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Baby dies beside sleeping mother
A HAMPSHIRE coroner has urged parents to follow safety advice about feeding babies in bed after a month-old infant died when her mum fell asleep. Southampton and New Forest coroner Keith Wiseman issued the plea at the inquest into the death of Tayla
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Clean air action plan for 2009
AN action plan to clean up the air in the most polluted parts of a Hampshire town has been launched. Fareham Borough Council has put together a list of targets to help improve the air quality in Gosport Road and Portland Street – two of the busiest
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Concern for missing mother and her son, aged 5
CONCERNS are growing for a mother and her five-year-old child missing from their Hampshire home for ten days. Gabrielle Batola is currently fighting deportation proceedings to send her back to the Republic of Congo, having fled to the UK nearly seven
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Arson girl, 13, spared custody over blaze
A TEENAGE girl who caused more than £500,000 damage when she set fire to Fareham’s Henry Cort Community College has not been locked up. The 13-year-old was spared a custodial sentence after pleading guilty to three counts of arson. Portsmouth
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Smoke detectors save Bridgemary family
SMOKE detectors helped save the lives of a Hampshire family after their home went up in flames in the early hours of this morning. When fire crews from Fareham and Gosport rushed to the blaze in Brookers Lane Bridgemary, all seven members of the family
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Car crashes into tree at Wickham
ONE Hampshire motorist was lucky to be alive after his car crashed into a tree and flipped onto its side in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters from Fareham rushed to the scene at Southwick Road, Wickham, at 12.15am, where the driver
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Preview: Footlights Youth Theatre – Les Miserables
ONE of the most famous musicals of all time is coming to Winchester as Footlights Youth Theatre perform Les Miserables School Edition at the Theatre Royal. The 65 strong cast of the company, previously known as eomsjs, are putting the final touches to
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Posties deliver boost to Echo Good Neighbours campaign
MORE than 2,000 posties are queuing up to deliver the Daily Echo Good Neighbour Campaign. As they carry out their daily rounds they have pledged to keep an eye on the elderly and vulnerable on their route. Paul Farthing, manager of the
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Can chippie claim plaice in history?
A HAMPSHIRE fish and chip shop is hoping to batter its opposition in a national competition this month. Winchester’s The Plaice is just two weeks away from being crowned National Fish and Chip Shop of the Year for 2008. After beating
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Father will give kidney to ailing daughter
A DEVOTED Hampshire dad is giving the ultimate gift to his young daughter by donating a kidney to save her life. Bob Potter, 38, has been given the green light as a kidney match for his 11-year-old daughter Emily. Emily suffers from a rare condition
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War on Winchester's litter louts
A CAMPAIGN against littering is set to be launched in Winchester. More fixed penalty tickets for offenders, education in primary schools to grab children before they develop the habit and tougher planning laws on fast food outlets were among
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An Abba night with a difference
A HARD rock version of Mamma Mia, Chiquitita played on the hurdy gurdy, I Have A Dream arranged for beer bottles and Super Trouper recited by a ‘techno poet’. Welcome to the eclectic world of Extrabbaganza, the weirdest tribute to Abba Hampshire
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Historic Stubbington race back on track
MORE than 1,200 runners are expected to take to the streets tomorrow for one of the south’s oldest road races which was nearly axed due to red tape. A question mark hung over Stubbington road race because of health and safety rules and a number
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Ice slip thank you
WITH regard to the story of the pensioner who had to wait over an hour for an ambulance after slipping on the ice. On behalf of this brave and indomitable lady we her family would like to extend our most grateful and sincere thanks to the good samaritans
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Considering need of disabled entrepreneurs
THE Government has announced changes to the Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform’s Small Loans Guarantee Scheme to support small business, but will any of this really make a genuine difference to business start-ups and sole traders?
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It's cutting the syline out!
I AM writing in response to your Tower Power article. It amazes me that you are telling us about this new development costing millions, as if we’re supposed to jump for joy, for ‘Ken Lakes’ vision of Southampton! Cutting the skyline out! Surely there
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Trouble in store
IT comes as no surprise to me that Sainsburys have shown a profit over the christmas period while everyone else appears to have suffered huge drops in sales. I was in Sainsbury a few days before christmas intending to shop, I noted with much annoyance
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God help Gaza
YOUR correspondent Hugh Cleverly is living in a parallel universe if he thinks that the killing would stop if Hamas bows the knee to Israel. This has been part of the problem that Israel's death squads swanned around Gaza when the mood took them to kill
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EU issues
THERE has been quite a lot of discussion about the European Union in recent letter pages. I wonder how many readers are aware of the following: The amount of money lost or wrongly paid out annually by the EU totals £5 billion, this sum is roughly equivalent
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Horse kit snatched in spate of thefts
HAMPSHIRE horse owners have been put on alert after being targeted in a spate of thefts across the county. Hampshire police have received a string of reports of thefts in the last week and are urging owners to postcode their property. Horse rugs
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Campaign to keep children safe in Southampton
A NEW campaign to ensure children who go to live with friends or acquaintances stay safe is being launched in Southampton on Monday. Council bosses believe dozens of children throughout the city are living away from home with friends or extended family
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Can Gazza avoid being the next George Best?
ONE day at Bisham Abbey a psychologist selected Paul Gascoigne for a walk around the pitch together. It was said by the time they get back the psychologist would need a psychologist! All in all, it is still sad to see such a natural
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Hampshire yet to make Twenty20 Cup decision on Aussie
HAMPSHIRE have yet to decide whether Marcus North will be their overseas player in the 2009 Twenty20 Cup. The county on Thursday announced that off-spinner Imran Tahir will not be returning to the Rose Bowl until June, and that Australian all-rounder
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Second Gaza protest for Southampton
ANOTHER protest against Israel’s attacks on Gaza was due to take place in Southampton today. The demonstration, organised by the Muslim Council of Southampton, was due to take place outside West Quay shopping centre from 11am. More than 500 demonstrators
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Benali backing Saints for three points
FRANCIS Benali has backed Saints to win their crucial clash with relegation rivals Doncaster. The Dell legend, who made 370 appearances for his hometown club, said it was exactly the kind of game he relished as a player. He is confident the team
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Saints 'fan' will try to beat them today
FORMER Southampton schoolboy Brian Stock will be doing his utmost to help Doncaster to three crucial points against Saints this afternoon. But had events panned out differently, the Winchester-born midfielder could easily have been lining up
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Tackle shop broken into
ANGLERS are being asked to contact police if they are offered any second-hand fishing gear for sale. Officers are investigating a burglary at a fishing tackle shop in Sandown on the Isle of Wight where £6,500 worth of fishing equipment including rods
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Tiger magic at Swanwick Lakes
EARN your stripes and enjoy some true tiger magic at one of Hampshire’s nature reserves. Swanwick Lakes is hosting its Tigress event on Tuesday, where youngsters can explore camouflage with the help of a beautiful tiger story. The event, at the reserve
