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Man arrested after family escape burning house
POLICE have arrested a man on suspicion of arson after a fire forced four children to jump to safety from their burning Hampshire home. Officers investigating an arson in Bramber Road, Gosport this morning have tonight arrested a 39-year-old
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Saints are going to Wembley
Saints are going to Wembley. Alan Pardew’s side will contest the national final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy against Carlisle at the home of football on Sunday, March 28. Rickie Lambert, a Dan Woodards own goal and Adam Lallana gave
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Motorists set for year of misery as bridge closes
COMMUTERS face a year of misery when a century-old bridge linking the east of Southampton with the city centre is shut for safety repairs. A project to refurbish and strengthen the creaking Central Bridge, which carries the A3025 over the railway
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Surf competition to be held at artificial reef
The first surf contest to take place on Europe's only artificial reef was announced today. Organisers hope some of Europe's best surfers and bodyboarders will come and test out the South Coast reef in a men's open, 35+, ladies open, and under 18's junior
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Saints' MK Dons clash is a sell out
TONIGHT'S big Saints match is a total sell out for home fans. The final few tickets were snapped up this afternoon, essentially guaranteeing the biggest ever attendace for a Johnstone's Paint Trophy match outside of the overall final.
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Wartime boats saved from scrapheap
PEOPLE will be able to experience what soldiers went through on board two of the most significant Second World War motorboats after they were saved from the scrapheap. As reported in the Daily Echo in 2008, High Speed Launch 102 and Motor Gun
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Potential for catastrophic losses
When something doesn't make sense, it isn't sensible. President Obama proudly announced he would 'fight' the banking institutions who were using our money to buy up investments in commodities making record profits at the same time. The natural reaction
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Pompey talks 'stall'
POMPEY'S last ditch talks to avoid a winding-up order appear to have stalled. Sky Sports is reporting the discussions about a possible last minute deal have reached an impasse. However Portsmouth are claiming the talks are continuing regardless. If
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Only voters can confer titles
TERRY Scriven likes to get his picture in the papers dressed up in his former Army uniform whenever he can, even though he left the military police many years ago. He also signs his letters using the title ‘Colonel’ rather than ‘Colonel (retired)’, which
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Conspiracy of silence towards the UKIP
I KNOW, that the Echo has a great reputation for printing the truth even though that truth may not quite reflect the views of the editor. I wonder if that attitude would extend to printing a disclaimer of facts in the Daily Mail editorial comment on the
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Government has entirely ignored the needs of young, white, working-class males
So it has taken John Denham 12 years to realise that his government has entirely ignored the needs of young, white, working-class males. Luckily he has managed to see the light just before the election. Luckily for Southampton, Royston Smith, as Councillor
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Road closed after serious accident
Check the latest local traffic reports A DRIVER was airlifted to hospital this afternoon after a crash involving a school coach. The coach was on its way to collect pupils from a school when it was involved in a collision with a car
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'Pick up an entry form'
Some of the locations in Hampshire you can pick up an entry form The Hub Cycle Works Ltd 107-109 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3FF Red Funnel Travel Centre 12 Bugle Street, Southampton, SO14 2JY Energie Ladies Fitness 12-16 E Bargate, Southampton
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Register today
Southampton's residents, along with visitors to the city, are invited to unite with Walk the Walk to raise funds for vital breast cancer causes. And remember, it's not just adults who can sign up for the challenge; The Celebrity SunWalk sponsored by
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WIN, WIN, WIN
Just by entering this Celebrity SunWalk extravaganza you could win two nights on this magnificent ship along with other fantastic prizes. The walk will start in Mayflower Park, and the Celebrity Eclipse, the brand new ship from Celebrity Cruises,
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Tell us your story
ARE you entering the Celebrity Sunwalk? If so we want to hear from you. We want to hear from anyone taking part in the event, why you are doing it and what sort of training you are doing in preparation for the walk. If you want to share
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Get fit, have fun and make a difference!
THERE will be no excuse not to take part in the Celebrity SunWalk in Southampton, as the campaign to sign up thousands of power walkers gathers pace. Walk the Walk, the leading UK-based grantmaking breast cancer charity, has joined forces with
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Cancer charity really needs everyone’s support
A CANCER charity will be brightening up Bargate market today with an array of bras made by fashion students from Solent University. Breast cancer charity Walk The Walk is holding a stall to recruit people to join its fundraising power walk – The
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Walkers wanted
A CHARITY is bidding to recruit 5,000 power walkers and raise at least £500,000 in the battle against breast cancer. The Daily Echo-backed Celebrity SunWalk is being staged in Southampton to celebrate the naming of the cruise ship Celebrity Eclipse
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Sail and return: 'hassle free' Pelican Racing
THEY are the small band of devoted sailors hell bent on opening up the sport of sailing to the masses. Ian Gilmour, Phil Devereux and Ash Holmes are the men behind Pelican Racing, a charter company and sailing school specialising in “hassle
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Man set fire to student dressed as a sheep
A HAMPSHIRE man set fire to a student dressed as a sheep in a pub, a court heard today. The 19-year-old victim spent nearly a month in hospital after his costume was allegedly set alight at the Headingley Taps pub in Leeds last October.
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NXP site still under a cloud
THE deal that sees a hi-tech Hampshire electronics plant change hands completed yesterday with no update on what the transfer might mean for its 400 workers. Bosses at Southampton’s NXP Semiconductors have refused to confirm the site’s future
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Naked rambler jailed again
HAMPSHIRE'S naked rambler has been given his longest jail term yet. Even a threat of life in jail couldn't persuade Eastleigh's Stephen Gough to cover up, despite an offer of freedom if he put some clothes on. Now the 50-year-old
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Worker crushed to death at Rose Bowl
AN investigation has been launched after the death of a construction worker at Hampshire’s Rose Bowl. The Daily Echo understands the victim, was killed by a block of concrete that dropped from a crane while work was being carried out on the
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Top Gear bikes go on display
TWO scooters that appeared on an international edition of the Top Gear TV show have gone on display in Hampshire. They featured in the 2008 Top Gear Vietnam Special in which presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond were challenged
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N Dubz to play at Oceana nightclub
ONE of the UK’s biggest live acts for teens N Dubz, pictured, launch a new series of college parties at Southampton’s Oceana on Monday night. Clubbers aged 16 and over will party at the DBP Events nights, which the group’s launch of their Freshers
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Does Saints boss deserve to have pressure piled on?
Sports Editor Simon Carter comments on the pressure facing Alan Pardew So now we all know – Nicola Cortese is not happy with Saints’ current league position following the £3m spending spree. He admitted yesterday, via a statement issued
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Winchester students turn on the style
THEY may be in their teens but young designers have been getting their first taste of the catwalk. Students from three colleges in Winchester came together for an arts festival, including a fashion show. The work by A-level students
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Loving Valentine’s Day
“Well I suppose your studies have to come first.” I put the phone down deflated as the lovely brunette I was to go on a date with pulled out at the last minute citing her university workload. I have heard this excuse a few times in recent years and
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‘We’re celebrating our culture’ in Southampton
BANGLADESHI children from Southampton put on a vibrant show to celebrate their culture. Children aged from six dressed in traditional costume to dance, sing and perform a drama to mark Victory Day of Bangladesh and International Mother Language
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Calling aspiring songwriters and musicians
SALISBURY International Arts Festival is issuing a call out to aspiring songwriters and musicians aged 14-18 years old: in a project ‘powered’ by Youth Music and run for the Festival by Colin Holton from Salisbury Live. If you’re a songwriter
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'Tacky' city market slammed by retailers
A “TACKY” market in Southampton city centre is hurting trade and should be abandoned, according to shopkeepers in East Street. Retailers in the street of independent shops say footfall plunges on days when the market operates as customers get
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Jobs fears at budget fashion chain
One of the biggest stores in Shirley is under threat again after the Ethel Austin budget fashion chain collapsed for the second time in two years. The future of the 76-year-old discount retailer is uncertain with administrators warning buyers may be
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Young get a foot on careers ladder
MORE than 100 jobless youngsters in South- ampton have secured apprenticeships and placements in a back-to-work scheme. Local employers such as the city council, hospitals, university, and other training organisations, have teamed up to create the
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Kev’s Jessica is all heart – a lady in red
SHE is better known for modelling revealing underwear but this month the wife of Hampshire cricketer Kevin Pietersen is swapping lingerie for a giant red heart. Popstar and model Jessica Taylor has joined the British Heart Foundation’s National Wear
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Portsmouth 'close to agreement' on winding up action
PORTSMOUTH FC say they are close to reaching an agreement which they hope will lead to tomorrow's High Court winding up action being dropped. The club's lawyers have been in talks with Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs over a deal If a compromise
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Positive outlook despite big losses
THE property company behind ambitious plans to rejuvenate Eastleigh’s railway works reported losses more than doubling to £101.7m. However, regional developer St Modwen said it saw “important signs of improvement” in the property market. The firm,
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Tuesday 9 Febraury
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: NYK Artemis, container, 0200, 205; City of Lutece, roro, 0630, 105; Grande Europa, vehicle, 0830, 102; Huelin Dispatch, cargo, am, 45; Sea EMS, cargo, 1200, 107; Helen, cargo, 1830, 102/3; Grande Colonia, vehicle
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Big guns missing for MK Dons
MK Dons have problems in defence and attack ahead of their Johnstone’s Paint Trophy area final second leg against Saints tonight. Paul Ince’s side, who lost Jason Puncheon to Saints in the transfer window, will be without top scorer Jermaine
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New Bishop of Portsmouth revealed
The new Church of England Bishop of Portsmouth was revealed today as Right Reverend Christopher Foster. Downing Street today announced that Bishop Christopher, 56, who is currently Bishop of Hertford in the St Albans, will become the ninth
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Family jump from house blaze
CHILDREN had to jump to safety after their house caught fire. Two adults and seven children were in their Hampshire home when the blaze broke out just after 5am today. Eye witnesses described seeing some of the youngsters jumping from
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Malaya campaign goes to Commons
A PETITION with more than 4,000 signatures has been presented to the Government calling on it to recognise the sacrifices of Malayan war veterans. Hampshire MP Sandra Gidley presented the Daily Echo-backed petition to the House of Commons and
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Saints on brink of Wembley final
HISTORY is fully on Saints’ side tonight as they bid to reach Wembley for the first time in 18 years. Saints have only ever played at the home of English football four times since the stadium was first built in 1923. Now they are 90 minutes away from
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Teenager, 15, injured in van hit-and-run
A TEENAGER was left with a broken ankle after he was hit by a van that failed to stop. The 15-year-old was walking from Angel Crescent on to the off-slip of Maybray King Way in Bitterne, Southampton, when he was struck by the van at around 8.15pm on
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Yobs on rampage in Romsey
DRUNKEN yobs left a trail of damage in a Hampshire town. They caused hundreds of pounds of damage during the vandalism spree across an area of Romsey. The youths damaged cars, gardens and other property as they made their way along three
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Caribbean day for Haiti
A GROUP of Hampshire children staged a Caribbean day to help victims of the Haiti earthquake disaster. More than 200 pupils at Marchwood Infant School wore grass skirts, put flowers in their hair and ate tropical dishes such as pizza with pineapple
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Hospitals win recognition
SOUTHAMPTON General and Princess Anne Hospitals are among 14 sites nationwide to be recognised for preventing fatal blood clots. Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs both hospitals, has been given special recognition for its
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Dragons fly in for Chinese New Year
Dragons and lions are set to parade through the heart of Southampton. The parade is part of the celebrations for Chinese New Year this Sunday with a number of events planned for the big day. Festivities will start at 11am as the Mayor of Southampton
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Love that big band sound
FALL in love with the sounds of the big band this Valentines. The Sarisbury Green Big Band will give their Strictly Big Band perform-ance on Saturday at All Saints Church, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, to raise money to modernise the church facilities
