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High flying heroes of learning wanted
COMMUNITY heroes providing vital education to youngsters in the Southampton region could get a special award. Schools, colleges, government organisations giving an educational service on a non-professional basis, and even charitable organisations
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Plan to rebuild schools passed
PLANS to demolish and rebuild two secondary schools in Southampton have been given the go ahead. Councillors narrowly voted to back the plans for Chamberlayne College despite objections from residents and councillors over a controversial new
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£2.4m bill for extra hospital managers
THE number of hospital managers in Southampton has risen by 85 per cent in just four years, according to latest figures. In 2004 the number of hospital trust managers was 123 but four years later that figure had jumped to 227 –an increase of 85
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Cruise passenger numbers to double in next decade
SOUTHAMPTON can look forward to a major economic boost as the number of Britons taking a cruise doubles to three million in the next ten years. The forecast came from Micky Arison, chairman and chief executive of Carnival Corporation which
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Pompey back in the High Court
PORTSMOUTH will be back in the High Court tomorrow after the HMRC challenged their decision to go into administration. Pompey appointed administrators on Friday, in an attempt to avoid the High Court appearance scheduled for today, that could
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Landlord's £25,000 bill for flouting fire rules
A HAMPSHIRE landlord who breached fire regulations at a property he rented out has been fined £15,000 and ordered to pay £10,000 costs. Malcolm Hoskins, 59, was renting out 12 rooms at the address in Shirley Avenue, Southampton, when he was found
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Cattermole "still interested" in buying Pompey
NEW Zealand businessman Victor Cattermole claims his Endeavor Plan consortium are still interested in buying Pompey. The south coast club went into administration last week after they were unable to agree a deal with any of four interested
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Double murder suspect arrested
THE man wanted for the murders of his partner and baby daughter has been arrested this morning, the Daily Echo can exclusively reveal. Anthony Marsh was found wandering on a street in Fareham, a short while ago. It is believed that he
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Lumb receives Twenty20 call up
Michael Lumb has been rewarded for his recent England Lions performances with a place in England’s provisional World Twenty20 squad – and Dimi Mascarenhas has been recalled. Lumb scored match-winning 58 not out from just 35 balls as the Lions produced
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Bus wars are over
A BITTER bus war has come to an end as two rival firms have joined forces for the benefit of their passengers. Transport giant Bluestar and minnow Black Velvet will be teaming up to save a vital route for shoppers and workers. The Eastleigh-based
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Pensioner found safe and well
AN 87-YEAR-OLD man who went missing has been found safe and well on the Isle of Wight. Frederick Simpson, of Trinity Street, Ryde, was not seen since he left a pub midday on Friday, February 26.
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Family speak of their devastation after murders
THE devastated family of Stephanie Bellinger and her baby daughter Lili this morning told of the "huge hole in their lives" following their murders. In a joint statement released through police, Stephanie's grieving mum and sister said: "Stephanie
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New face at Ford is silent about future
MEET the new boss of hundreds of Southampton Ford workers, who takes over at the Swaythling Transit plant today. Despite being the new Ford of Britain commercial vehicle director, Steve Clary, pictured, cannot make guarantees over the long-term
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QPR example is one to avoid
First published in The Pink on Saturday February 27, 2010 ALAN Pardew and his side have been under some pressure in recent weeks. Getting to Wembley, the scrutiny of the derby game and the return to league action in a bid to make the
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No ground, no land; maybe no Liebherr
THE decline and fall of Portsmouth from FA Cup winners to Premier League penury will trigger a powerful sense of deja vu for Saints fans. The total financial implosion at their bitter south coast rival would, on the surface, appear to have many
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Car smashes into tree on slippery road
A BUSY Hampshire road was blocked this morning after a car spun off and smashed into a tree. The accident happened on the A31 Alresford Road south of Ovington, outside Winchester, just before 7am. The driver of a Mini Cooper lost control
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Murder victim's love for prime suspect
A Hampshire murder victim told of her love for the man wanted for killing both her and their baby daughter. The depth of Stephanie Bellinger’s feelings for suspected killer Anthony Marsh can be revealed today as the first picture of the murder
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More medal joy for Waterfield
Southampton’s Peter Waterfield claimed more medal success at the FINA Grand Prix in Germany yesterday. Waterfield recently caused a shock when he beat teenager Tom Daley to win the British individual 10m platform title at Sheffield. He followed that
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Ex-Trojan a cup star
FORMER Trojans star Rob Moore was part of the England side that produced a historic World Cup success yesterday. The Winchester-born player, below, helped his country beat the tournament favourites Australia 3-2 in Delhi. England had not beaten the
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Barnard: We had a point to prove
Lee Barnard insisted Saints wanted to make a statement of intent as they crushed Walsall. The Saints striker netted his second brace in three games for his new club as they demolished the Saddlers 5-1 for their biggest league win of the season
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Campaign launched to cut thatched fires
A scheme to slash thatched cottage blazes which are costing Hampshire taxpayers around £1million a year is being rolled out across the Test Valley from today. Hampshire Fire Service is highlighting fire prevention in thatched homes and pubs
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Danny La Rue's famous costumes to be auctioned
Glamorous costumes worn by the Southampton’s late female impersonator Danny La Rue are to be auctioned at a music hall where the star regularly performed. Rich sequin beading, acres of lame and yards of cascading feathers are in abundance among
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Rhys takes a hike with New Forest scouts
HE’s the youngest person to have conquered the seven highest mountains in each continent, including Everest. No stranger to facing mountain top dangers, 23-year-old Rhys Jones is preparing to embark on another climbing challenge today. As the
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Trouble sees club lose alcohol licence
A HAMPSHIRE club has been banned from selling booze after becoming a hotspot for drunken fights and serious drug abuse. Gosport Working Men’s and Traders’ Union Club has had its licence withdrawn after failing to stop under age drinking and violence
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Stephanie died of multiple stab wounds
A MURDERED mum died of multiple stab wounds a post mortem examination has revealed. The body of 24-year-old Stephanie Bellinger was found with that of her ten-month-old baby Lili in their semi-detached house in Myrtle Avenue, Totton, on
