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Police hunt pensioner's attacker
A PENSIONER was attacked from behind by a youth wearing a hoodie who demanded money. The 72-year-old victim had been to the shops and was walking home when the attempted robbery took place in Carrington Lane, Milford-on-Sea. A police
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Gridlock to continue after gas leak misery hits major road again
Check the latest local traffic reports MOTORISTS face further delays getting into Southampton this evening following yet another gas leak. Millbrook Road West – Southampton’s busiest road linking the city and the M271 - has been reduced
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Tributes to Alice Rae who has died following her struggle against anorexia
HEALTH bosses are investigating whether more could have been done to help a “gifted” teenager who died after a long battle with anorexia. Alice Rae, 18, died in her sleep after suffering from the eating disorder for two years. Her mother Dr Christine
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Blind spot on Bransgore road led to death of schoolboy
A SCHOOLBOY died after being knocked off a bike at a notorious Hampshire road junction because the driver of a car could not see him, an inquest heard. Aarron Keeping, 12, suffered fatal head injuries after the front wheel of the BMX he was
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First look at River Itchen boardwalk
THE latest vision for a £1m green transport scheme to transform the Itchen waterfront has been unveiled. Work will begin on the boardwalk, which will run down the west bank of the river between Northam Bridge and Horseshoe Bridge, in June.
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Hot flush set to provide some girlie goggles at the Mayflower
LESLEY Joseph and Sam Kane star in the outrageous new musical, and ultimate girls’ night out, Hot Flush! which arrives at The Mayflower, Southampton for two performances only on March 16 and 17. Meet Myra, Sylvia, Helen and Jessica. Share in the friendships
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Life is a Cabaret for Rose Road charity
HAMPSHIRE business leaders will be among the guests at a special Rose Road celebration at The Mayflower next month. The charity, which provides services for disabled youngsters, has teamed up with NatWest Bank to host the evening on Thursday February
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Shooting the past
St Barbe Gallery in Lymington is offering visitors a glimpse into the past with a selection of photographs from the archives of English Heritage including images of English people going about their lives from the 1860s to the 1950s. England at Work
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Sketching a slant on hidden history
A DIFFERENT kind of history lesson is coming to Southampton’s Museum of Archaeology as Alys Hawkins brings her unique set of drawings Mysterious Histories to life. After rummaging (gently) through the archives of the museum, Alys picked out a group
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Two top Hampshire police officers quizzed over secrets 'Leak'
TWO senior Hampshire police chiefs are being investigated over allegations they broke the Official Secrets Act, the Daily Echo can reveal. A major inquiry concerning the alleged leak is being led by London’s Metropolitan Police force.
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Co-op's bumper cheque for Naomi House
SAINTS legend Matt Le Tissier accepted a £20,000 cheque on behalf of a Hampshire children’s hospice. The former footballer visited Naomi House near Winchester to receive the funds from Co-operative Food Stores, who raised the money at branches across
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Hopes raised for missing adventurer Julian Wynne
HOPES have been raised for the family desperately searching for missing adventurer Julian Wynne. The 33-year-old has not been seen since December 22, after separating from his friend while trekking on Mount Everest. His family had feared he had headed
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Bishop's Waltham traders fear for their future
SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury’s has plans to build a new store in a Hampshire village – but local traders fear that it could kill off their high street shops. The Daily Echo has learned that Sainsbury’s wants to build a store in Bishop’s Waltham
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Police need help to find three attackers
POLICE in Hampshire are hunting for three thugs who left a teenager unconscious after an unprovoked attack. The 17-year-old and a friend aged 18 were assaulted and robbed as they walked past the entrance to the recreation ground in Lawn Road, Eastleigh
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Wonder world: life on the ocean floor
IT sounds like the plot of a horror movie: a group of ocean divers surface to find their boat has disappeared. As sharks circle, they scan the horizon frantically. Their only option is to swim to a coral outcrop 1km away, trailing their heavy diving
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Health bosses to investigate the death of anorexia sufferer Alice Rae.
HEALTH bosses are investigating whether more could have been done to help a “gifted” teenager who died after a long battle with anorexia. Alice Rae, 18, died in her sleep after suffering from the eating disorder for two years. Her mother
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Jewel in the Crown, Shirley Road, Southampton
AFTER recently moving to Southampton and with some curry loving friends in tow we set out to find a bite to eat. Fuelled by a few pints on an empty stomach it wasn’t long before we stumbled across Shirley’s Jewel in the Crown Indian Restaurant
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Brazier: A family affair
Brazier, is a name that will always be linked to the look and shape of the city of Southampton. It was 210 years ago that the building company was founded by Charles Brazier, the second son of a carpet weaver, Richard Brazier, in 1799. Today, many
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More than 80 lose their jobs at Eastleigh based NRS Retail
MORE than 80 staff of a Hampshire shop fitter have lost their jobs after the company became the latest victim of the slowdown on the high street. Business at Eastleigh-based NRS Retail “went off a cliff”, forcing bosses to call in the administrators
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VT to quit shipbuilding
HISTORIC Hampshire shipbuilding name VT this morning announced it is to end an almost 150 year old association with the industry. Instead the company, formerly Vosper Thornycroft, is to focus on its lucrative support services, which already
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Wednesday 28 January
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals Grande Sicilia, vehicle, 0830, 105; Mogami Reefer, refrigerated, 1145, 104; Kathleen Anne, yacht, 1300, OV; NYK Vega, container, 1830, 206; MOL Competence, container, pm, 207 Today’s principal Southampton sailings
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Bid to boost apprenticeships
TIM Campbell, the first winner of hit BBC series The Apprentice, visited container terminal DP World Southampton to persuade bosses to say “you’re hired” to other apprentices. As part of a south east campaign to highlight the benefits to both businesses
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Hat tricks at school’s Maths Week!
WITH the help of the Maths Magician, one Hampshire school has come up with the right formula to ensure their pupils have fun while learning maths. This week, maths lessons will equal fun for students at Locks Heath Infant School, who are taking part
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PM urged to stop the third runway
WINCHESTER Action on Climate Change (Winacc) is supporting the campaign against a third runway at Heathrow. The group, set up in 2007 to reduce the city’s carbon footprint, is writing to Gordon Brown to urge him to block the scheme. The Winacc letter
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WestQuay to slash power usage
WESTQUAY is set to enhance its green credentials with a raft of new power-saving measures. Bosses at the Southampton shopping centre – one of the largest in the south – hope to cut electricity usage by 30 per cent over the next couple of months
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Mr Eddy will be greatly missed
MAY I pay a further tribute to Edmund de Rothschild whose death you reported on January 21? Mr Eddy was a towering figure in our community with a kindly and compassionate nature and a courageous wartime record. I shall always recall the memorable veterans
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There is no God ..calm down, it's only an opinion
ANOMALON website is correct, figures issued in the last year by government statistical department states that atheists in Britain outnumber all other religions together. We are a persecuted majority, constantly harangued by various religious propaganda
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Market has such a fine atmosphere
THE Bitterne Precinct market has one thing which money cannot buy, that is atmosphere. It is just great, people love it, one stand I liked is the mobile jewellery one decorated with an antique chair and a large base on a table. It is quite unique!
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There was no evil intent, Cllr Thomas
I WONDER whether or not Councillor Don Thomas (letters January 16) has given much thought to possible alternatives to our Royal Family becoming head of state. Can he honestly imagine a person such as Gordon Brown being given absolutely power
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Some consolation
I HAD some response and replies to my letter some weeks ago, when I aired my views, stating that my husband and myself always boil tap water and cool it in the fridge before drinking it. One person said that boiling drinking water increases the chemical
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Give the memorial a buff, Cllr Thomas
AS if we are not all aware of Councillor Don Thomas’s true colours (letters 16.1.09) there he is flying them from half-mast once again. Maybe he should lower his red flag all the way, carry it to Watts Park and give the Communist Spanish Civil War Memorial
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Out of step with carbon footprint
ON the news this morning January 22, a leading official of the car industry came on to state that car production in the last year, has fallen by some 50 per cent. He then said this government and the world governments should get together to help this
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Minister vows to take up hospice case
Government ministers have vowed to take up the case of a Hamsphire children's hospice which has lost millions in the Iceland bank collapse. Trustees of Naomi House held talks in London yesterday with Kevin Brennan, Minister for the Third Sector
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Wotte to continue with two strikers against Swansea
Mark Wotte looks set to stick with David McGoldrick and Marek Saganowski up front in a 4-4-2 formation after the head coach’s half time switch inspired a stirring comeback for a 2-2 draw at Norwich. Saints trailed 2-0 at half time in Wotte
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Doctor Mead is our hero
“HE has saved so many lives.” That is why David and Cyndy Cooper have nominated Dr Ben Mead, a cancer care consultant at Southampton General Hospital for a Daily Echo Hospital Heroes award. The couple from Lowry Gardens, Sholing, have
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World's most advanced warship comes home
The Royal Navy's newest warship will sail into its home port for the first time today. HMS Daring, the world's most advanced destroyer, was officially handed over to the Navy last month after work was completed at the BVT Surface Fleet's Scotstoun
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Council job cuts defended
THE man in charge of Southampton City Council's 10,000 workforce has defended his proposed job cuts. Tory Councillor Jeremy Moulton, Cabinet member for resources, said the 128 jobs on the line were less than one per cent of the workforce, as
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What affect will city's budget have on council tax?
TORIES in Southampton have defended a proposed council tax discount for pensioners. The 10 per cent discount for pensioner households has been attacked as "madness" by opposition councillors who claim hard-working residents will have to foot
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On your scooter, Fred!
SOUTHAMPTON Shopmobility celebrated ten years of service with a birthday cake cut by Meridian TV presenter Fred Dinenage. Customers, councillors, volunteers and supporters all attended celebrations at the Shopmobility base behind the city walls,
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Why are the city's finances in such a mess?
SOUTHAMPTON city council's finance boss has blamed the Government for the financial mess that leads to annual service cuts and tax hikes. This year, savings worth £11m are on the cards to balance the authority's £179m budget with a 3.3 per
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Roadchef services may seek buyers
ROADCHEF, one of Britain’s biggest motorway services groups and owners of the Rownhams services on the M27, could be put up for sale. The firm could be sold by its Israeli owner after it reportedly hired advisers to find an outside investor for
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Eastleigh back in boss's good books
EASTLEIGH put themselves back in their manager's good books, and kept their play-off hopes afloat, with a deserved victory against in-form Bath City. Centre-backs Tom Jordan and Aaron Martin got the Eastleigh goals, within five minutes of each other
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Barratts’ WestQuay store remains open
DISCOUNT shoe shop Barratts, which has a store in WestQuay, has called in the administrators. Administrators from Deloitte said the stores remain open and continue to trade. It is just the latest shoe retailer to hit difficulties with Stead & Simpson
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Motorway shut after crash
A motorway in Hampshire was shut this morning after an accident. Motorists were delayed on the M3 following the accident in the early hours of this morning. It happened at junction five for Hook on the northbound carriageway and involved
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PM urged to stop the third runway
WINCHESTER Action on Climate Change (Winacc) is supporting the campaign against a third runway at Heathrow. The group, set up in 2007 to reduce the city’s carbon footprint, is writing to Gordon Brown to urge him to block the scheme. The Winacc
