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Missing pensioner found safe and well
A HAMPSHIRE pensioner who went missing twice in a week has been found safe and well. Kenneth Dibben, 87, of Poplar Way, Ringwood, disappeared on Sunday evening but was found safe and well in the town centre the following morning. He
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Woman charged after fatal accident
A WOMAN has been charged with causing death by careless driving following a fatal accident in Hampshire. Susan French, 51, of Chancel Road, Locks Heath, was driving a Peugeot 106 that was in collision with a Kawasaki motorcycle. The accident happened
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Why I changed from a woman to a man
CHARLES* was just four when he realised he’d been born in the wrong body. His parents mistook him for a tomboy – they had no idea that the person they thought of as their little girl felt that she – or rather he – was a boy. By the time
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Accused 'wanted to die' after Hollie's death
THE ex-boyfriend of Hollie Green has told a jury that he wanted to die after he was told he had killed her. Taking the stand in his own defence Daniel Gibbons, 21, told Winchester Crown Court how he felt when he was formally told by police officers
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Southampton engineers make a splash
A TEAM of Southampton eco-engineers made a splash this week on their debut in the world of powerboat racing. But blazing sunshine combined with cutting-edge science meant Team Tarka didn’t cause a ripple of impact on the environment.
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Shipping industry fights back against emissions claim
THE UK shipping industry has hit back at claims it is failing in the global battle against climate change. It comes after a report by a powerful group of MPs said carbon emissions from UK shipping may not have gone down at all since 1990.
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Former Saint appointed QPR manager
FORMER Saints midfielder Jim Magilton has been announced as the new Queens Park Rangers manager. Magilton, 40, has signed a two-year deal at the London club. The Northern Irishman made 152 appearances for Southampton in all competitions
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Marine killed by makeshift bomb, inquest hears
A SOUTHAMPTON-born Royal Marine was killed by a makeshift explosive as he stepped off a secured path on patrol in Afghanistan, an inquest heard today. Alexander Lucas, 24, of 45 Commando Royal Marines, died in November last year while working
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Body washed up on Hampshire foreshore
DETECTIVES have launched an investigation after a man's body was found on the Hampshire foreshore. Police were called to Eling, near Totton, at 7am today after a member of the public discovered the body between Eling Hill and Goatee Beach. It is believed
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Former favourite to return to the airwaves
ONE of BBC Radio Solent's most popular former presenters is making a return - three years after leaving the station. Nick Girdler will present a new Sunday morning show running from 9am until midday from June 14, replacing Mike Osman's current
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Cars sprayed with roadworks cement
They are roadworks that are proving a traffic nightmare for thousands of drivers coming into Southampton every day. But now the works on the Redbridge Flyover are giving motorists more than just a congestion headache. Now drivers are
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Saints to discuss bids for Surman and McGoldrick
MARK WOTTE has revealed he has been approached by clubs abroad, as he waits for a decision on his future as Saints head coach. The Dutchman’s position at St Mary’s is uncertain, with the Pinnacle group close to sealing a takeover of the
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Visions for Thornhill estate
RIVAL developers wanting to breathe new life into a rundown Southampton estate have unveiled their ideas for the £14m regeneration project. Three bidders have been shortlisted by the city council to bulldoze Hinkler Parade and the surrounding area
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Ten face jail over £36m Southampton drug bust
IT’S one of the largest seizures of cannabis ever made in the UK. Now ten men face lengthy prison sentences after they were convicted of trying to smuggle £36m of the Class C drug into the country through Southampton’s docks. The news
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Hampshire sailors bid to smash record
Hampshire ocean sailors Dee Caffari and Sam Davies today launched their bid to smash the round Britain record. The record-breaking pair were joined on Dee’s yacht Aviva by their all girl crew to mark the start of their record attempt.
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Huge tailbacks for commuters on Northam Bridge
ROAD works around the Northam bridge in Southampton caused huge tailbacks this morning on a main route into the city. The works to replace a gas main and mend kerbs and pavements wreaked havoc in the morning rush hour leaving motorists stuck
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City's £226m education budget now run by students
THEY are just 20 and 22 years old and sat their final university exams only yesterday, but today they are starting work – in charge of Southampton’s £226m budget for children. Despite officially still being in full-time education themselves
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Drivers face summer of delays
Check the latest local traffic reports Thousands of drivers are set for a long hot summer of waiting as Hampshire County Council builds the new £7.1m park and ride that it claims will ease congestion. Work on Winchester’s new park and
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Hazel Blears quits from Cabinet
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears is to resign from the Cabinet, she announced in a statement today on the eve of crunch European and local elections. Her departure comes hot on the heels of the resignation of Home Secretary Jacqui Smith,
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It's a champs' fest at Goodwood
WITH just over four weeks to the 2009 Festival of Speed, Goodwood has confirmed more than 75 of the greatest racing drivers and riders will be at the world’s largest celebration of motoring culture. And more big names are expected to join the list
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Rutter’s the worx
VERWOOD-based Worx Crescent Suzuki’s stand-in racer Michael Rutter kept the flag flying with a fine brace of fifth places in Sunday’s British Superbike rounds at Thruxton. He’s now gone off to the Isle of Man to race another Crescent Suzuki in the TT
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Hurrying Hillier shines ready for manx action
RINGWOOD racer James Hillier, now off to the Isle of Man TT races, got himself in the right frame of mind with some fine riding at Thruxton on Sunday. In the Metzeler National Superstock 1000 race, Hillier – best rookie on the Isle of Man last year –
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Baby Spice all Heart as she joins rebranded station
FORMER Spice Girl Emma Bunton will be taking to the south cost airwaves this month when Ocean FM rebrands as female friendly Heart FM. The pop princess is the latest addition to a new-look presenter line-up as part of a shake-up of Hampshire
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Name hunt for goshawk chicks
NAME that chick! That’s the challenge to Daily Echo readers from a top wildlife charity after two rare goshawk chicks were born at a secret New Forest nest. Visitors to our website dailyecho.co.uk have already watched the trials and
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Who owns £36m yacht?
WITH a below-deck helicopter hangar that rises like a Thunder-birds-style launch pad it would be the envy of any Bond villain. The £36m bespoke playboy toy would also be the dream vessel for any wanderlust multi-millionaire who wants to explore
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Tea at 3 aids Naomi House
NAOMI House has launched a summer campaign with the help of a Hampshire patisserie. The hospice is inviting businesses and community groups to organise a Tea at 3 party to raise funds. The Bridge Patisserie have raised more than £2,000
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Bee swarm at Eastleigh primary school
Hundreds of children at a Hampshire school were forced to take cover after bees swarmed outside their classrooms. Youngsters were kept behind closed doors when tens of thousands of bees made a beeline for a telephone pole outside Cherbourg Primary
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Fair Oak and Horton Heath’s Carnival Princesses chosen
AS carnival fever begins to sweep across Hampshire, villages are announcing their Carnival Courts. Emma Sear and Grace Smith beat off competition from ten others to be chosen to be Fair Oak and Horton Heath’s Carnival Princesses. The nine-year-olds
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Please reconsider the Rainbow Project
I AM writing this letter after hearing that the Rainbow Project is being shut down. I was introduced to the Rainbow Project nearly 3 years ago. I was just 16 and had no home, my nan and I were distraught and didn't know where to go or who to talk to.
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Lessons in history and Winston Churchill
IT'S a shame we seem to have annoyed Europhile Richard Grant (again) with our use of Winston Churchill (letters May 15) on our Euro Election leaflets. One thing we do not need from him is a history lesson, we are all quite aware of who or what Sir Winston
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Jobs boost at expanded Asda
A MULTI-MILLION pound makeover for a superstore has given a big jobs boost to a Hampshire town. More than 50 jobs will be created when Asda launches its new-look store in Fareham on June 29. The store, which is also celebrating its 21st
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Wednesday 3 June
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: Artemis, passenger, 0615, 106; Aurora, passenger, 0615, 46; X-Press Monte Bianco, container, 0730, 204E; Undine, ro/ro, 0730, 34/5; Asian Vision, ro/ro, 1730, 43; Helen, cargo, 1900, 102/3; OOCL Los Angeles, cargo
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‘Nimbys of Redbridge’...a response
SORRY for my late reply to Mr Kebbell's "In my view" comments on May 14. As he puts things the nimbys of Redbridge were most upset at the thought of a recycling plant being installed on our doorstep or even a travellers site so we made an effort to
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Definition of a pharisee
I DID enjoy Andrew Beesley's little homily on pharisees, the dictionary definition of whom is 'a show of religion with absence of sincerity, a sanctimonious person, a hypocrite'. The only fact in his attempt to make it sound like a scientific subject
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In praise of Southampton General Hospital
I JUST wanted to write and let you know about the fantastic care that I have received over the last few months. I have been in and out of Southampton General Hospital during this time. Over the last few years I have read the stories about the NHS and
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40 firefighters tackle fire on Broadlands Estate
FIRE investigators were this morning sifting through the remains of the motorhome and large workshop that went up in flames near the Broadlands Estate in Romsey last night. A total of 40 firefights were called to battle the blaze which started
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Gardening centre founder and war veteran dies aged 75
A KOREAN War veteran who later founded a garden centre in Colden Common has died aged 75. Carl Hazzard was born on August 29, 1933, in Shirrell Heath, and went to school in Hedge End and technical college in Southampton. In the early 1950s he
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Dormouse stymies chalet homes
THE tiny dormouse has seen off the threat of a giant holiday village in Hampshire woods. Winchester planners have rejected controversial plans for a 130-chalet development at Black Wood, Micheldever. The city council reckoned the impact on the ancient
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Judge’s warning over suspended sentence breach
A JUDGE issued a stern warning to a Romsey carpenter who breached a suspended sentence order: “If you come before me again, you will go inside”. Judge John Boggis QC delivered the warning to Christopher Rutherford who, under the terms of a six-month
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Green festival set for Southampton
UP to 10,000 visitors are expected to take part in Southampton’s biggest environmental event of the year on Saturday. Enviro Day 2009, in the Bargate area from 9am to 4pm, wants to promote recycling and sustainable living in the city. Organised
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Rememberance service for D-Day 65th annivesary
Wellow and District Branch of the Royal British Legion will commemorate the 65th Anniversary of D-Day in an Act of Remembrance on Saturday at 11am. Members of the branch will gather at the village war memorial for a short service led by the Rev
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Affordable homes unveiled
FAMILIES will soon be moving into their new homes on a former Hampshire hospital site. The first phase to transform the former Coldeast Hospital in Sarisbury Green into a new neighbourhood has been completed with the unveiling of 18 new
