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Double delight or double trouble
THERE was double delight for a former Town Champion on the occasion of his 21st birthday bash. Blonde, 20-year-old twins Caroline and Suzie were not so much wearing their hearts on their sleeves as sporting Alex’s head on their chests. Wearing
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Talks continuing in Saints takeover bid
THE leading contender to buy the club had been given an ultimatum to deliver on their deal today or face being axed from negotiations. Administrator Mark Fry had confirmed to the Daily Echo that he Was in advanced discussions with one party
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Council can’t rule out more job losses
ONE of Hampshire’s senior politicians has refused to rule out a new round of local authority staff cuts – just weeks after axing dozens of council jobs. Controversial plans were unveiled earlier this year to slash up to 60 posts at Test Valley
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Fluoride campaigners take battle to No. 10
THEY’RE going right to the top. Anti-fluoridation campaigners are to take their battle to Downing Street as they try to overturn the controversial decision to add the chemical to Hampshire tap water. Activists from Hampshire Against Fluoridation
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All-new Astra
THESE are the first official images of the new, British-built, Vauxhall Astra. It will debut as a five-door hatchback at this September’s Frankfurt Show and will appear in UK showrooms at the end of the year. Marking the sixth generation of Astra in
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Captiva-ting Chevie
AT a time when the whole of the country is watching its pennies, consumers are more aware of how much they’re spending than ever before. And when it comes to new cars, it appears that value for money is king – in April, Chevrolet saw its overall sales
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Olympic diver is accused of £4 B&Q theft
OLYMPIC diving star Blake Aldridge has said he feels humiliated after being handed a £80 on-the-spot fine after being accused of stealing £4 worth of plumbing materials. The former partner of teen sensation Tom Daley was allegedly caught shoplifting
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Gang shove pensioner through window during robbery
A PENSIONER was pushed through a shop window by a gang of thugs who stole his bag. The 70-year-old victim suffered serious cuts to his hands and legs in the incident, which police are describing as "horrendous". The pensioner was walking
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine (360)
Genre: Action Reviewed on: Xbox 360 Publisher: Activision Rating: 18 (BBFC) Logan's back on the big screen, showing off his shiny new adamantium claws and freakishly hairy chops. Not only that but he's also on the small
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Don King's Boxing (Wii)
Genre: Sports Reviewed on: Nintendo Wii Publisher: 2K Rating: 15 (BBFC) The second review on the page this week to have a famous name included in the package, although this time you don’t get to play as the person, he has
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Death crash accused skips bail
A MAN accused of being involved in an accident that killed a popular cyclist has gone missing. Australian John Levy, 36, has broken the terms of his bail imposed at Southampton Crown Court in February and his solicitors have lost contact with
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Shin Megami Tensai Persona 4 (PS2)
Genre: RPG Reviewed on: PlayStation 2 Publisher: Square Enix Rating: 16+ (PEGI) ‘Turn on, tune in, drop dead!’ With a slogan like that, Square Enix may as well have printed ‘Buy this game and you will burn in hell
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Why saving Sandy Down was so important
EARLIER this year, an unexpected opportunity arose to acquire 11 acres of New Forest woodland and heathland known as Sandy Down. Thanks to the fantastic generosity of our members and other supporters we were able to raise the necessary funds to buy
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Hannah Montana: The Movie (Wii)
Genre: Rhythm Reviewed on: Nintendo Wii Publisher: Disney Rating: 3+ (PEGI) Not being a little girl (although some might argue), I’ve never really taken the time to watch Hannah Montana and would be the first to admit that
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Silver surfers get savvy over life in cyberspace
A Silver Surfers’ Scheme introducing sheltered housing residents to the Internet is proving to be a real hit across Southampton. The first seven sheltered housing courts in a city-wide scheme have welcomed computers and broadband, complete
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Optician's mix-up leaves toddler's lenses wrong way round
MUM Krystal Smith thought she was doing the right thing by making her daughter wear a new pair of prescription glasses. Even when little Rubie started crying every time she wore them, Krystal followed the advice of doctors, nurses and opticians
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SingStar: Pop Edition (PS3)
Genre: Karaoke Reviewed on: PlayStation 3 Publisher: Sony Rating: 12+ (PEGI) The smoking ban is a good idea for many reasons, one of them being able to see properly through the pub air to watch people make fools of themselves
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How YOU can save the world - from your village green
BED and breakfast proprietor Richard Barnett is perhaps an unlikely saviour of the planet. But the father-of-three, who runs the Vege Barn B&B in Ashurst, is at the forefront of bringing one of the fastest-growing global social movements in
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Over 1,800 BT staff in Hampshire facing job losses
MORE than 1,800 Hampshire workers of telecoms giant BT are today reeling from their second major jobs blow in six months. After announcing dramatic plans to axe 10,000 jobs in December, the company yesterday revealed it had not only axed 5,000
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Tigers are coming home after Iraq tour
THEY’RE coming home. Hampshire soldiers have made their last journey out of Iraq and are today on their way back to family and friends. It’s an historic moment for troops from the 1st Battalion, Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, and
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Grandmother clock dropped by burglars during raid
BUNGLING thieves dropped a 17th century grandmother clock during a raid at a Hampshire house. Two burglars fled the scene in Gardner’s Lane, East Wellow, when they heard the owner returning, leaving the clock damaged on the floor. But
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Taxi drivers’ fury at street closure
A CONTROVERSIAL move to ban vehicles from a busy Southampton road has sparked outrage among taxi drivers. A hotspot for booze-fuelled chaos, Above Bar in the city centre will be closed to cars, buses and taxis between 10pm and 4am on Fridays
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30 new medical jobs
MORE than 30 jobs are to be created in Fareham after a medical company won financial backing for a major expansion. The Injury Care Clinics (TICC), which provides medical treatments to personal injury victims, is set for significant growth after
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Artful Dodger comes to Saints' aid
ONE of Southampton’s most famous music exports has pledged to headline a concert to help save Saints from oblivion. Artful Dodger – whose hits include Re-Rewind and TwentyFourSeven – will headline a night of dance music at Oceana nightclub on the Bank
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Perplexed by the game of two halves
I AM always interested to note when the result of a football match is described as being a “six pointer’’. A winning team can only accrue the maximum of three points – so how come? PHILIP G HAWKINS, Sholing
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Why don’t they join forces?
NOW that it would appear that Pakistan and India have a common enemy why don’t they join forces in the battle. This cooperation could lead ultimately to a better understanding of each others needs and the chance of a lasting peace in the region. It
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Clubs eye 'cheap' Saints players
CHAMPIONSHIP clubs are already starting to target Saints players as they sense cheap pickings to be had if the club does not find new owners soon. The likes of player of the season Kelvin Davis, David McGoldrick, Adam Lallana and Andrew
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Applauding Lord Tebbit’s honesty
LIKE him or loathe him, Lord Tebbit’s honesty and integrity have always been 100 per cent. In his urging that voters should not vote for the BNP – ‘socialists with racism’' – and not for the three major parties either, he has given tacit encouragement
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Barbecue was a great success
I HAVE always believed in giving credit where credit is due. That’s why I am writing in praise of the annual barbecue at Rownhams St Johns Nursing Home. As usual it was a great success. The chef and his helper worked hard to ensure no one was hungry.
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We want a promenade
FOR goodness sake, who comes up with these stupid ideas? First a Spitfire on its tail, now an arena. Listen to the Echo readers, we want a promenade with bar and café, with canope over for bad weather and grassy area for children. We have St Mary’s
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Port tax is ‘attack on industry’
‘CITY business leaders and the marine community are united in protest against plans to hike shipping taxes by up to 67 per cent. The Daily Echo has been campaigning against the proposed increase in the tax, known as light dues, which finishes
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Put an end to these primitive traps
Is the countryside around you safe? The most likely answer to this is probably not, as revealed in a new report by the League Against Cruel Sports. War on Wildlife, released this week, highlights the shameful tactics being carried out on many sporting
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Hampshire couple to cycling into Africa
Doctor and wife plan to pedal 7,500 miles to help charities A DOCTOR and his wife are taking on a 7,500-mile cycle ride from South Africa – all the way to their home in Hampshire. Robert and Polly Summerhayes will peddle from Kwazulu Natal
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Alice’s Wonderland
A FESTIVAL celebrating the Alice in Wonderland stories was being launched in the New Forest today with a girl portraying Alice riding through Lyndhurst in a pony and trap. The event is followed by a Mad Hatter’s fun run through Lyndhurst tomorrow
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Who stole my kit?
A YOUNG swimmer who has dreams of being an Olympic champion has been forced out of the pool after thieves stole her training kit worth hundreds of pounds. Kimberly Wright,10, who swims for the City of Southampton Swimming Club, had her swimming kit
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Dad launches asthma awareness campaign
A father has launched an asthma awareness campaign in memory of his daughter. Vikki Foss, 22, who attended the University of Winchester, died on March 3 last year after suffering an asthma attack the previous evening. Her dad Nigel launched a campaign
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Harestock Brownies help for Naomi House
YOUNGSTERS from the 2nd Harestock Brownies in Winchester have raised more than £400 for the Naomi House children’s hospice in Sutton Scotney. Around 24 youngsters aged seven to 11 raised the funds with different fundraisers in just one month to celebrate
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Get Streetwise
HUNDREDS of youngsters will ditch the classroom for one of Hampshire’s historic forts to boost their fitness. Following the success of last year’s event, Fareham Borough Council is hosting their Streetwise Healthwise four-day extravaganza at Fort Nelson
