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What Wilde would do differently at Saints
IN THE second part of the Daily Echo's inquest into Saints' catastrophic downfall, former chairman Michael Wilde speaks out. Amongst other things he speaks about what he would have done differently if he had the chance. It follows today's edition, where
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Transit line workers face new downtime
TRANSIT firm Ford last night warned its slashed Southampton workforce that more downtime at the plant may be on the way. The company said that if demand for its iconic van continued to fall then it will have to examine production time at the
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Track battle of the sexes
TRACKDAYS are all the rage – the opportunity to unleash the performance of your road car and hone your driving skills. Now historic Goodwood Motor Circuit is moving that up a level this month to settle the age-old dispute between the sexes:
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Blow away cobwebs
MANX Norton to moped: Ariel to Zundapp – a collection hidden away for three decades has emerged from the cobwebs to sell at auction with no reserve. The Cooper Collection of motorcycles mothballed for 30 years will be auctioned by Bonhams on June
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Mick’s out to help you avoid becoming an accident statistic
HAMPSHIRE’S budget-threatened Bikesafe scheme is very much up and running for another year, once again coordinated by PC Mick Gear with strong backing from the county council and dealers J2 Honda, Crescent Suzuki and Bahnstormer BMW. Mick said
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Woman rescued from overturned car in motorway accident
A SLIP road onto the M27 has been closed after a two car crash that has left one woman trapped in her car. The air ambulance has been called to junction five where the collision occurred between two people carriers. Fire crews are currently
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Le Tiss to be Saints' saviour once again?
SAINTS legend Matt Le Tissier has confirmed he is in contact with a group interested in buying the club. The midfielder, right, told the Daily Echo he is involved with a potential bid to save the club from extinction. But he was unable to say
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Vive la france!
IT is traditionally regarded as the language of love. With the capital Paris associated with romance, fine restaurants and champagne it’s little wonder that a group of Francophiles meet once a month in Winchester to discuss all things French.
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My life: Sally opts for 'date nights'
IT COULD happen so easily. When you started dating you were on your best behaviour – freshly scrubbed, impeccably dressed, charming and witty. You were always up for meeting your new sweetheart. Even if you’d had a tough day at work you’d find
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Just one of the reasons to run the Race of Life
HIS CHEEKY smile is infectious, his devotion to a teddy called “Snuggles” would melt even the hardest of hearts – and he is one of the reasons every woman in Southampton should register for this year’s Race for Life. Four-year-old Jaime
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Mum's mission to beat disease
ONE Hampshire mum is launching a campaign to warn parents about the dangers of a killer disease that almost claimed the life of her baby girl. Rachel Boulahri-Waite believes it is a miracle that seven-month-old Baileah survived meningitis and
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Quarantine
ANOTHER week another contagious disease. This week it was hand, foot and mouth that has scuppered an otherwise slick and well oiled routine. The dreaded call came from nursery with the news that he had to be collected immediately owing to some
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Breastfeeding Awareness
SOUTHAMPTON is throwing its weight being Breastfeeding Awareness Week that starts next week. A host of events are being staged in the city. One of the highlights of the week will be the annual Breastfeeding picnic being held at The Common in
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1976 heroes reunited in order to Save Our Saints ...
Saints’ 1976 FA Cup winning back four will be reunited 33 years on from that glorious day at Wembley to help ‘Save our Saints’. Peter Rodrigues, the Cup winning skipper, Mel Blyth, Jim Steele and David Peach have all confirmed they will
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Alesha Dixon hits Southampton
SINGER, songwriter, dancer and pin-up Alesha Dixon will make an appearance in Southampton in October, the Daily Echo can reveal. She will take to the stage at Southampton Guildhall on October 24 to showcase her solo work, including the 2008
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Connie’s got her Captain
MICHAEL Praed will star as Captain Von Trapp alongside Connie Fisher as Maria when The Sound of Music comes to The Mayflower, Southampton, in the autumn. The actor’s musical theatre credits include leading roles in the West End productions of
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Which film will it be..?
A SERIES of mystery movie screenings begins at Eastleigh’s Vue cinema tonight. Once a month, starting today, cinemagoers will be given the chance to view a film ahead of its official release – but, they won’t know what it is until the opening
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Huge supermarket warehouse to create 200 jobs
A CUT-PRICE supermarket giant has unveiled plans for a huge warehouse and offices at the gateway to the New Forest that could bring 200 jobs. German retailer Lidl wants to build a regional distribution centre on a field on the edge of the National
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Cash will help end mixed sex wards
MORE than £1m is to be spent on reducing the number of mixed sex wards across Southampton's hospitals. The money will be used to increase the number of single sex wards and bathrooms. A total of £1,020,300 will be spent at Southampton
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FSA consider reducing amount of money homeowners can borrow
Is it true the Financial services authority (FSA) are considering cutting down the amount of money homeowners can borrow? Owning a home is already out of my reach and if the FSA make it more difficult, surely it would be impossible for first time
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Getting to nose you
THIS pair of new arrivals at a Hampshire zoo certainly have a nose for making the news. The Brazilian Tapirs arrived at Marwell Wildlife three weeks ago and, despite their odd appearance, have not caused too much of a stir among the other inhabitants
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Jazz tribute to honour George
A MUSICAL extravaganza is being held tonight in memory of a much-loved Hampshire teenager. Fundraisers have organised a jazz concert showcasing top talent from around the country to pay tribute to George O’Brien. The popular 17-year-old – a former
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Country theme at Sparsholt
THOUSANDS are expected at a popular countryside-themed day on Saturday, May 16. The annual event is being hosted at Sparsholt College and will include sheep shearing demonstrations, show jumping, falconry, gun dog displays and tractor and trailer rides
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Best foot forward for good health
FAREHAM residents are being urged to step into action and walk back to fitness. Fareham Borough Council has launched a programme of short leisurely walks to encourage first-timers and people with health problems to get fit. The free 30-minute walk
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Gervais to play Winchester
THE Theatre Royal in Winchester has scored a major coup by securing Ricky Gervais for a stand up show. He is road testing new material for a stand-up tour later this year. The show is called 'Work In Progress'. It will take place at
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Thieves set sights on upmarket homes across Southampton
BURGLARS are targeting homes in one of the most upmarket areas of Southampton. More than a dozen homes have been raided in the Bassett area in the space of a month. Police are on the trail of the thieves who have struck at 16 properties
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Dance guru Tim teams up with Jade for charity
A choreographer who has worked with the likes of Kylie Minogue is teaming up with a Hampshire dance group in aid of charity. Tim Noble will be working with Southampton based Jade Millington Performers (JMP’s) to host a production in 2010.
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Cargo expert Andy has loads on his mind
An Ordnance Survey employee is playing his role in the removal of British troops from their Iraqi base in Basra. RAF reservist Corporal Andy Franklin is in charge of the Cargo Yard at the Contingency Operating Base liasing with Army and RAF personnel
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Linear Electric deal strengthens bond
ELECTRICAL services firm Linear Electric is to be rebranded MG Linear after the Southampton-based company merged with Liverpool workspace refurbishment specialists, MG. The deal formalises a partnership between the two companies that has seen them
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Which team will take management award
WITH the search for the county’s top companies now well under way, we look at the first of a series of profiles of the three categories open for entries in the Daily Echo-backed Hampshire Business Awards. This week we shine the spotlight
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Tuesday 5 May
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: NYK Themis, container, 0600, 205; Saga Ruby, passenger, 0630, 106; Saga Rose, passenger, 0700, 101; Morning Chorus, vehicle, 1000, 43; Asian Venture, ro/ro, 1130, 40; NYK Vesta, container, 1900, 206; Triumph, ro
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Golden day at Beaulieu
IT was a roaring way to mark the golden anniversary of one of Hampshire’s best-known attractions. Hundreds of vintage cars revved up for a special rally to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of Montagu Motor Museum. The Beaulieu
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Is this the end of the Rainbow?
THE future of a homeless organisation that has helped thousands of young people in Hampshire find a roof over their heads today hangs in the balance. For more than 25 years the Rainbow Project in Southampton has offered vital help and support
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VT Group trainees raise cash for Action for ME
A TEAM of graduate trainees at a top engineering firm have been driving an old banger hundreds of miles for a good cause. The workers for the VT Group in Hedge End organised their own scrapyard rally to raise cash for Action for ME, one of the company
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Beggars can be Fair choosers in Romsey
LIVE music, dancing and street entertainers will all be part of the fun when a Hampshire town stages its annual summer extravaganza. Organisers of the Beggars’ Fair in Romsey say this year’s celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever.
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Treat for tomato fans
TOMATO lovers from Hampshire are being invited to a weekend dedicated to the pommes d’amour or love apple. Staff at Fair Oak’s Wyevale Garden Centre in Winchester Road, will be hosting a Tomato Growing Weekend on Saturday May 16 and Sunday May 17
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Funding threat to Hampshire parents’ charity
A CHARITY that provides a lifeline for parents across Hampshire is on the brink of folding after it missed out on vital Government funding. Each year, Parentline Plus supports 2,500 families in Southampton and the rest of Hampshire, providing
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Hampshire firm leads fight against water waste
A HAMPSHIRE tech company has raised £4.2m to create 200 jobs by rolling out an innovative system to reduce water leaks and bursts. Southampton-based i2O Water defied the credit crunch to attract investment for its Intelligent Water Control
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Crackdown on crime as break-ins soar
POLICE have issued crime-stopping tips after a Hampshire town was hit by a spate of break-ins. Thefts from sheds, outbuildings and cars have soared in and around Romsey. Now the town’s Safer Neighbourhoods team is launching a crackdown and
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Ocean FM changes name
SOUTH coast radio station Ocean FM is being rebranded as female friendly Heart FM next month. It is part of a shake-up of local radio across Hampshire acquired by broadcast giant Global Radio in its takeover of GCap Media. Global said
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Friends to pay tribute to tragic teen who died after asthma attack
STUDENTS at Barton Peveril College are to mark World Asthma Day today in memory of student Daniel Jolly, who died from the illness. The 17-year-old, pictured, collapsed after suffering an asthma attack at his Bursledon home last month. Now, his
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Research into link between pregnancy and heart disease
A NEW Southampton University study will explore whether there is a link between a pregnant women’s diet and her child developing heart disease. The research will focus on the type and amount of fat a pregnant woman eats and whether that puts her
