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Fresh setback for arts centre
SOUTHAMPTON’S planned flagship arts complex has been hit by another setback after a decision on its future was delayed for a third time. This month Arts Council England had been expected to finally announce whether it would commit a vital £5.7m
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Man named after fatal fall
A HAMPSHIRE man who fell to his death from a third floor window while being sought by police was named today. Jason Grant, of Fawcett Road, Southsea, had been stopped by police on routine patrol at 11am yesterday in the Southsea area of Portsmouth.
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Tomlinson excels at Trent Bridge
Hampshire (23-1) are 247 behind Notts (270) James Tomlinson claimed his first five-wicket haul for two years as Hampshire enjoyed the better of the first day of their match against LV= County Championship leaders Nottinghamshire at Trent
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Natural style shines on the Swan catwalk
BUDDING catwalk kings and queens struck their best poses as they battled it out to become Hampshire’s next top model. The hunt to discover the county’s brightest modelling stars to strut their stuff in front of the camera reached its climax
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Football boss admits counterfeit cigarettes charge
THE former boss of a football club pleaded guilty today to avoiding duty on £4.5m worth of counterfeit cigarettes he tried to bring into Southampton. Guy Simpson, who used to be chief executive of Southern League Premier Division, Halesowen
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Body of missing man found
A MAN who went missing a week ago has been found hanged in the New Forest. The body of self-employed gardener Edwin Lewis, 63, was discovered near the Mill Lawn car park on the edge of Burley. The discovery was made by police officers
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Wimborne get Southern League green light
WIMBORNE Town will be competing alongside the likes of AFC Totton and VT FC in the Zamaretto Southern League Division One South & West next season. Alex Browne’s Magpies, runners-up in the Sydenhams Premier Division, have been given the green
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Night to remember fire tragedy heroes
THEY will join together to put on a night to remember in memory of their brothers who have left an “irreplaceable hole” at St Mary’s fire station in Southampton. Firefighters have urged people to get tickets for a fundraiser in the city to
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Foster carer Gill makes a difference
SOUTHAMPTON foster carer Gill White has been caring for local children for more than 31 years. Offering a stable and nurturing environment for vulnerable children to thrive in, she has provided a loving home to over 200 children. “The difference
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How you can become a long-term foster carer
JANE and Pete approached the Cabrini Children’s Society about fostering after their four daughters had left home. Foster carers come from many walks of life, as well as being almost always experienced parents. Jane and Peter are no exception.
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Expectations so high now
First published in The Pink on Saturday May 15, 2010 WE THOUGHT we’d hate it, but in actual fact it has probably been one of the best seasons in years to be a Saints fan. We’ve won more games than we’ve done in recent memory, lashed
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First pre-season match announced by Saints
SAINTS are to face Reading in a pre-season friendly, it has been announced. The Royals will visit St. Mary's Stadium on July 31, ahead of the start of the new season. The two sides last faced each other during the 2008/09 season. Saints
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Victim had been dead for days when body was found
SAINTS steward Paula Poolton had been dead for at least a few days when she was found dumped in the boot of her car, a court heard. Home Office pathologist Dr Deborah Cook told Winchester Crown Court this morning that the condition of the body showed
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Close results in Royal Southern Poole and back race
A new event for the Royal Southern’s calendar this year, the Poole & Back Race saw 14 boats competing at the weekend race, enjoying good force 3-4 SW breezes if sometimes chilly conditions. The first leg start from the Royal Southern’s committee
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Stephanie crowned a classic beauty
SHE is the beauty queen who is already a class act. Pre-school teaching assistant Stephanie Tibbit has taken this year’s Miss Southampton crown after a night of celebrity glamour, creative fashion and foot stomping entertainment. The 19-year-old
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Rise in violence at Saints matches
While on the pitch Saints have had two of the most turbulent seasons in their history, off the pitch the team hailed as a family-friendly club have been involved in some of the most memorable games – but not for the right reasons. Five times
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Hamble River Raiders raise £500
IT was an oar-some day as fundraisers took to the water for the fifth annual Hamble River Raid. After pushing off from Hamble Quay, nine teams rowed around a six-mile course to the Jolly Sailor pub and back to raise £500 for the Hamble Sea
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Police staff balance ‘puts public at risk’
MORE than four times as many civilian staff have been employed by Hampshire police than uniformed officers in the past decade. New figures from the Police Federation reveal the number of people employed by Hampshire Constabulary as non-uniformed staff
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The story of Navy skeletons set to enthrall the TV viewers
ARCHAEOLOGISTS who excavated skeletal remains at a Hampshire hospital will have their work show on TV tonight. Experts carried out the excavation at the Royal Hospital Haslar in Gosport last May to learn what life was like in the Navy hundreds of years
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Look forward to a sparkling Cinders
UK Productions return to Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre this Christmas with a sparkling production of the family favourite pantomime Cinderella. CBeebies favourite Chris Jarvis returns for his fifth year in panto and will be playing Buttons, Cinderella
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New blueprint for city’s future
CONSULTANTS will this week begin drawing up a masterplan to bring 25,000 new jobs and 5,000 new homes to the centre of Southampton by 2026. Milton Keynes-based town planners David Lock Associates have been hired to come up with a blueprint
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Frank signs up for the Larmer Tree
HOTLY tipped folk/punk artist Frank Turner, pictured, and French ska outfit Babylon Circus are the final show-stopping acts to be added to the 20th anniversary Larmer Tree Festival line-up. After touring relentlessly around the globe, Frank Turner will
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Long walk to fight disease
AROUND 150 people marched from Southampton to Portsmouth on a fundraising walk to raise awareness of meningitis. The event was organised by mum of three Rachel Boulahri-Waite, whose baby daughter nearly died from the infection. Rachel
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Sam’s on the cress of a wave
HE’S a record breaker. Home grown builder Sam Batho, 22, beat off international competition to set a world best at watercress eating. He scoffed two bags of the vegetable in 49 seconds, setting a new record on his third appearance at Hampshire’s annual
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Court told of house’s terrible state
A HAMPSHIRE landlord has been prosecuted after his house was found in an “appalling” state of repair. There were broken light switches, exposed wires, inadequate fire protection and no handrails on the stairs of all storeys of David Arundel’s property
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£3.6m tax bill threat is lifted from port
PORT bosses have welcomed news the new Government is to abandon controversial plans to hit firms in Southampton docks with £3.6m in back taxes. As reported in previous editions of the Daily Echo, the Cameron-Clegg government has moved quickly
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Monday May 17
Today’s principal arrivals: Aida, vehicle, 0530, 34/35; Autosky, roro, 0615, 31; Oriana, passenger, 0730, 46; Western Trader, cargo, 0745; 205E; Gran Canaria Car, roro, 1100, 105; CMA CGM Carmen, container, 1415, 207. Today’s principal departures
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Man being hunted by police plunges from window
A man being sought by police in Hampshire died after plunging from a third floor window, police said today. The 24-year-old was stopped by police on routine patrol yesterday at 11am in the Southsea area of Portsmouth. A Hampshire police
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Mayor’s fund for Winchester charities hits £50,000
THE Mayor of Winchester has raised a record-breaking sum for charity this year. As he prepares for the annual mayor-making ceremony in the Guildhall, the retiring mayor, Dominic Hiscock, pictured, prepares to hand over more than £50,000. Although
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Can’t you see? We are all princesses
THEY were princesses for the day. A total of 275 five to seven-year-olds dressed as fairytale royalty to celebrate the centenary of Girl Guiding in the UK. Giant Connect 4, a treasure hunt, fun fair rides, face painting, belly dancing, crafts, sports
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Significant fall in Winchester’s crime
CRIME and disorder has dropped by 4.6 per cent in Winchester, according to new figures. Police chiefs in the city claim the number of offences reported to officers during 2009-10 was 6,639 compared with 6,961 the previous year. The figures also show
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New volcanic ash cloud chaos
Britain was today suffering major disruption again after the return of the Icelandic ash cloud. A no-fly order saw Heathrow and Gatwick shut until 7am today, and both will only partially reopen during the next six hours, air traffic authority
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Campaigners fight plans for 59 new homes
CAMPAIGNERS fighting plans to build 59 new homes near a Hampshire town have been given a boost. About 400 protesters are objecting to Glowfern’s plans to build on a green field site at Halterworth between Romsey and North Baddesley.
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Memorial fundraiser for hero firefighters
FIREFIGHTERS have organised a fundraising event in memory of two colleagues who died battling a blaze at Shirley Towers in Southampton. Alan Bannon, 38, and James Shears, 35, will be remembered at the evening put on by their grieving colleagues from
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Disabled pair achieve sporting dreams
TWO Hampshire men have overcome their disabilities to achieve their sporting dreams. Southampton based Neil Harley and Alan McDougal have reached the peak in canoeing and karate respectively despite both suffering with learning disabilities. Neil
