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Hants fight back against Yorkshire
Hampshire fought back bravely on the second day of their LV= County Championship match against Yorkshire at The Rose Bowl. Recalled seamer David Balcombe (10.1-4-20-3) produced an outstanding post-lunch spell as Yorkshire were bowled out for 415. And
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Police close child sex abuse inquiry at nursery
AN investigation into allegations of child sex abuse at a nursery was today ended by police. Officers who arrested a nursery worker say no further action will be taken. The unnamed worker from the Down in the Woods nursery in Merley,
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Third investigation at home after man chokes
A THIRD investigation has been carried out into the sudden death of an elderly resident at a Hampshire nursing home in less than two years. The latest probe comes after granddad David Collins choked to death on a sandwich at the Kitnocks House
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Do you have the skills to foster?
THERE are 53,000 children in the UK living with foster families. For many of these children, this will be their first positive experience of family life, and a stable and secure home for as long as they need it. Foster carers offer children a home
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Fly-tippers dump rubbish beside graves
“WHAT a sacrilege.” That is how relatives have described truckloads of rubbish dumped beside the graves of their loved ones. Mourners have also branded the eyesore “disgusting and disrespectful”. It is thought a fly-tipper, who
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Transits to rescue
THE Ford Transit is transporting the AA into the windscreen replacement market. Evidence of the deal is to be seen in the number of yellow Transits on transporters heading up the M3 motorway. Continuing a long tradition and thousands of vehicles linking
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Up-hill battle
CRASH, bang, podium – Verwood-based Worx Crescent Suzuki’s Tommy Hill had an uphill battle to protect his lead in the 2010 British Superbikes Championship. After qualifying in pole position then posting fastest time in morning warm-up, Hill looked set
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Lowes pushes for points
SOUTHAMPTON-based GNS Racing’s Honda racer Sam Lowes fought valiantly at Cadwell Park to finish in a close third place in round four of the Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Championship. The 19-year-old from Lincoln had been battling a stomach
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HumDrum, The Spring and Arts Centre Havant
In this comic-dramatisation of the affair between Sidney James and Barbara Windsor, played out against the backdrop of the Carry On films during the 1960s and 1970s, filming's not as glamorous as it's cracked up to be; it's a rather miserable business
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Tap into dance fever
STRICTLY Tap Dance Fever will take the audience on a whistle-stop tour of the greatest tap dance moments in show business history when it arrives at The Mayflower from July 12 to 17. Starting in the era when Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were the stars
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Do you have the skills to foster?
THERE are 53,000 children in the UK living with foster families. For many of these children, this will be their first positive experience of family life, and a stable and secure home for as long as they need it. Foster carers offer children a home
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Flat blaze caused by lighter
A FLAME from a cigarette lighter that ignited a bed caused a devastating fire at a Southampton block of flats causing 17 families to be evacuated it has been revealed. The occupants of the upper floor maisonette in Copse Road, Townhill Park
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Capital gains tax will impact on the housing market
It is widely believed that we will find ourselves with capital gains tax increased from the current 18% to as much as 40-50%, with the gain added to income. This will have two possible impacts on the housing market. Consider how you can achieve returns
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Villagers fight jousting plan
VILLAGERS fighting plans to stage medieval jousting tournaments are due to hold a public meeting tonight. More than 100 residents are expected to voice their anger at proposals to stage indoor contests at the New Forest Activity Centre at
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The Devil's tongue blossoms in the South
A rare flower which stinks of rotting flesh is blossoming outdoors today for the first time at a botanic garden in the UK. The Devil's tongue arum (amorphophallus rivieri ''Konjac''), which stands 60cm (23.6in) tall, has been grown at the Ventnor Botanic
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Taxpayers set to lose out in takeover deal
TAXPAYERS could lose millions in the takeover bid for the developer behind one of the biggest housing schemes in Southampton’s recent history. Potential bidders eyeing debt-laden Crest Nicholson have warned an exclusivity agreement with a rival
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INJU5TICE tipped to be the UK’s hit boyband for 2010.
INJU5TICE are tipped to be the UK’s hit boyband for 2010, but where did it all start? Harry, Chris, Luke, Matt and Kyle all replied to MUSTHAVEIT Productions advert in The Stage Magazine. The advert entitled - Want to be a Popstar !- gave
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Hampshire gardeners celebrate wins at Chelsea
HAMPSHIRE gardeners are today celebrating after winning awards in the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show today. Green-fingered experts have been crowned as having the best blooms in the glamorous garden event in West London, which opened to the public
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Nu Brand feat Braggs.
Nu Brand have exploded onto the UK music scene with their infectious track ‘Runaway’, bringing you a mix of slick urban beats, captivating rhymes and sizzling melodies, setting them up to be the hottest sound of the summer. Nu Brand have been tipped
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Cotterill in frame for Pompey job
Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou has revealed that Notts County manager Steve Cotterill is in the frame to take over the debt-ridden club. Cotterill, who lives in Christchurch, led the Magpies to promotion to League One after losing just
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Ellie Goulding At Southampton Guildhall.
Ellie Goulding will take to the road in October/November for a 21-date headline tour of the UK, her biggest to date, including Southampton Guildhall On 16th November. All her UK shows this year have completely sold out so the tour offers an opportunity
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Ghost of a chance
“You’ve never seen Ghost?” I was appalled to find anyone of my age could have missed this 80s classic. Not being overly-burdened with a heterosexual taste in films I am used to my friends shunning my attempts to make them watch RomComs and cartoon classics
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Thugs hurl man from wheelchair
THUGS robbed a disabled man and threw him out of his wheelchair in a city park. The 51-year-old paraplegic was making his way through Palmerston Park in the heart of Southampton when the two robbers struck. They grabbed his bag and also a bum
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Man in court over soldier's killing
A 21-year-old man appeared in court today charged with killing a soldier. Private Matt Brooks, who served in the Royal Logistics Corps, was assaulted outside Yates' bar in Portsmouth, Hampshire, on May 13. He suffered serious head injuries
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Is Ben turning into a Kevin?
I SWEAR if I have to say it one more time I will be forced to tattoo it on my forehead. I fear Ben is already developing the vocabulary of a teenager. The worst example of this is when he simply grunts in an effort to get me to repeat what I have just
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Apprentice named top in south east
A TRAINEE hairdresser has been named young apprentice of the year at the South East Skills Awards. Francesca Ardani, 17, from Fareham College, has been undergoing an apprenticeship with Capelli Hair in Park Gate. She was the first student from the
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Huge cycling festival coming to Hampshire
SOUTHAMPTON has been chosen as one of ten major cities to host a free family-friendly cycling fest. The mass participation Sky Ride event aims to encourage thousands of people, of all ages and abilities, to get on their bikes. The streets
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Tuesday May 25
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals Morning Cello, ro/ro, 0130, 43; CMA CGM Quartz, container, 0700, 206; SA GA Ruby, passenger, 0700, 101; Medea, vehicle, 0730, 34/5; Huelin Dispatch, cargo, am, 45; CMA CGM Ivanhoe, container, 2000, 207 Today’
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'Nagged' into buying drugs
A SOUTHAMPTON MAN was “nagged” into getting drugs, the city crown court heard. Judge Gary Burrell QC was told how Kevin Jackson’s sister- in-law asked him to pick up amphetamine for her, but he refused because he was tired. Defence lawyer
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Man charged with attempted child abduction
A MAN has been charged after an attempt was made to snatch a 9-year-old girl from a Hampshire street. Gareth Owen Head, 30, of no fixed abode, was arrested in Portsmouth at 0.30am on Sunday, May 23. He was charged following the incident
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Accused is a love rat, but not a murderer, court hears
HE may be a love rat but that does not make him a murderer. That is what jurors were told about the man who had an affair with slain Saints steward Paula Poolton. Roger Kearney is wrongly accused of the killing, Winchester Crown Court heard.
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Bidder must raise offer for profitable Chloride
A US bidder will have to hike its offer for the Hampshire firm which keeps the power flowing at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 and Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium after it posted forecast-beating profits. Power protection firm Chloride, which last month rejected
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Crouch on target again for England
Former Saints striker Peter Crouch netted again for his country as England warmed up for the World Cup with a 3-1 win over Mexico at Wembley last night. Crouch scored England's second of the night and his 21st in total to put him joint 16th
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Open door closing on Rose
JUSTIN Rose admits time is running out to qualify for this year’s Open Championship, after another chance passed him by at the weekend. The Hampshire ace, who now lives in Florida, returned home to play in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
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Bland misses out on US Open place
RICHARD Bland has missed out on a second successive year of playing in the US Open. The Southampton golfer was at Walton Heath for the qualifying event yesterday, but fell short in his bid to make it to Pebble Beach next month. The top 11 out of
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Morgan's youth final bid
MORGAN Schneiderlin bids to reach the final of a major international youth tournament tonight. The Saints midfielder lines up for France against Denmark in the semi-finals of the Toulon Tournament. Ironically, the man barring the way
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Firefighters complete 60 mile trek
A GROUP of firefighters running 60 miles in one day reached St Mary’s fire station in Southampton shortly before 11pm last night. Crossing East Sussex, West Sussex and into Hampshire, the team of 12 firefighters were raising money for the families
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Baird U-turn ends Forbes' Eastleigh love affair
ANDY Forbes’s six-year love affair with Eastleigh is over following a late change of heart by boss Ian Baird. After a meeting between manager and player last Thursday morning, it was 90 per cent agreed that the Reading-based striker – scorer of 143
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Dimi makes Hants return
Dimi Mascarenhas is on course to play in Hampshire’s Friends Provident t20 opener – and will make his comeback for the seconds today. The Hampshire captain suffered a torn Achilles at the beginning of the Rajasthan Royals’ Indian Premier League campaign
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Hampshire's Friends Provident t20 plans in chaos
Hampshire’s Friends Provident t20 plans are in chaos –as they expect to be without marquee signing Shahid Afridi. Manager Giles White is already looking for a replacement following Pakistan T20 captain Afridi’s decision to end his four-year Test exile
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Costs of city masterplan kept secret
COUNCIL chiefs have come under fire for hiring consultants to draw up a “visionary” masterplan for Southampton and refusing to reveal the costs. Milton Keynes-based town planners David Lock Associates are being paid to map how the city centre
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Make your mark to beat the burglars
POLICE will today unveil their latest weapon in the bid to drive out burglars in Southampton. Residents across the city are being offered SmartWater kits to protect their property and belongings from thieves. The campaign is being launched as summer
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Plea for eviction notice
AN eviction notice is being sought after travellers moved onto a former coach park next to a special needs school in Southampton. Travellers removed a gate and parked up three caravans and three large vans on the site adjoining the Rosewood School
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Former children’s laureate makes books more interesting
SPARKING the imagination of teachers across Hampshire, he hopes to inspire a generation of children to read for fun. Former children’s laureate Michael Rosen stopped in Southampton for a conference with about 100 teachers at the Hilton Hotel
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Cabinet appointments confirmed at Eastleigh
THE NEW political masters of Eastleigh Borough Council have been announced after an election that saw the Lib Dems increase their iron grip on the authority. There is little change apart from the departure of Cllr Chris Thomas who stepped down from
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First class postman reward for his community spirit
A HAMPSHIRE postman is set to take delivery of £500 after coming to the aid of a sick pensioner. Fareham postie Paul Izzards was on his rounds when he came across a 94-year-old man who had collapsed during his daily stroll. After instructing a passer-by
