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Eel population 'critical'
FOR centuries, jellied eels was the iconic dish of London’s East End. A staple of the capital’s diet, the slippery creatures were also once a lucrative trade for Hampshire’s fisherman. But eels could soon vanish from the county’s famous
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Hundreds to pay respects to hero firemen at cathedral
HUNDREDS are expected to honour two Hampshire firefighters who lost their lives trying to save others at a special memorial service. Alan Bannon and James Shears, of Red Watch at St Mary’s Fire Station, will be remembered at a public service on July
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Twelve killed in Cumbria shooting spree
AT least twelve people are thought to have died at the hands of a gunman following a killing spree in Cumbria. Derrick Bird, 52, from Rowrah, near Frizington, was named by police, who warned all people across the popular tourist destinations
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Saints legend's widow passes away
THE widow of Saints legend Ted Bates, has died. Mary Bates passed away on May 25, aged 88 years. Born Mary Smith, in Shirley, she met her husband not long after he moved to Saints. The couple later married in 1940 at St. James
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Porter House, Jewry Street, Winchester
AFTER popping in for a meal on Saturday evening I was surprised to see how busy Winchester’s newest restaurant was. Located at the end of Jewry Street next to the Theatre Royal, Porter House opened in March. We were greeted by polite staff and seated
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Baird 'gambles' on Slabber deal
EASTLEIGH boss Ian Baird admits he has taken "a bit of a gamble" by signing striker Jamie Slabber from Blue Square Bet South rivals Woking. Slabber, 25, and Bath City centre-back Chris Holland are the first two summer signings to be unveiled at the
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Illegal immigrants escape from lorry at docks
A MAJOR search is underway at Southampton docks after a group of illegal immigrants escaped from the back of a lorry. Several of the group fled the lorry before police were able to arrest them and are currently at large in the docks.
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Do you care about your food? We do!
That’s the message from farmers across the country, as they prepare to open their farm gates on Open Farm Sunday on June 13. This annual event organised by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is a must for anyone interested in food, farming or the
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Hampshire shops local
Hampshire County Council is helping to put more local produce on the public sector plate by encouraging other councils to follow its lead in buying local. Hampshire’s public sector spends around £25 million on food each year and traditionally little
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Gizzi’s war on weight
It is no secret that many women would like to lose half a stone in order to unleash their inner model. But now, it seems, ladies not only want to tamper with their own silhouette but that of their partner. Nearly a third of women admitted in a recent
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City vicar appointed bishop
A HAMPSHIRE vicar has been made bishop, after 16 years at a city church. Rev Canon Geoff Annas, 56, of St Christopher's Church, Thornhill, is to be appointed the new Bishop of Stafford after nearly 16 years in Southampton. The dad-of-two
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£147m cost of obesity in the city
OBESITY costs the Southampton public a staggering £147m every year, it has been revealed. With above national average figures showing one in four adults now clinically obese, city bosses are calling for immediate action to tackle the problem
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Taxi fare hikes are ‘suicidal’
TAXI chiefs are to clash today over proposals to hike fares in Southampton by around ten per cent. The Southampton Hackney Association (SHA), which represents the city’s hail and ride cabs, wants councillors to approve the first rise in the city for
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Flagging up World Cup
WHO has pinched the local? A Hampshire pub has upped its World Cup celebrations to a new level. The Willow Tree is flying a giant floor-to-ceiling St George’s flag over its entrance. James Yeoman, landlord, said: “Everybody has
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Bishop’s Waltham playground transformed by lottery grant
A VILLAGE playground near Bishop’s Waltham has been transformed after a five-figure lottery grant. Villagers in Upham have been celebrating the completion of the revamped play area at the recreation ground. The change was made possible by a grant of
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Village gang fears
A GANG of thieves may be operating in a Hampshire village. Fears that West End has been targeted come after a spate of robberies. A Fiat Ducato motor home and nearby Renault Megane parked on High Street were ransacked in the early morning of Sunday
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Charity thief is caught on film
CAUGHT on camera – these are the moments when a thief is seen shamelessly stealing a charity collection tin. The man is caught by a security camera detaching a nylon cord at the Wayne Howard trust shop in Southampton, set up by the family of the
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£150m deal to repair Southampton’s crumbling roads
THE UK’s biggest builder is set to land an estimated £150m deal to fix the Southampton’s crumbling roads and pavements. Balfour Beatty, one of the country’s leading highways contractors, will today be named as the preferred bidder for a ten-year
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Ryanair is soaring back into profit
BUDGET airline Ryanair has shrugged off the economic turbulence of the recession to soar back into profit. The Irish firm, which has a major base on the south coast at Bournemouth Airport, made pre-tax profits of £281m for the year to March 31, against
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Wednesday June 2
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: Independence of the Seas, passenger, 0515, 101; Oriana, passenger, 0700, 38/9; Aurora, passenger, 0700, 106; Arcadia, passenger, 0715, 46; Asian vision, roro, 0730, 43;p Euro Spirit, vehicle, 0730, 40; Huelin
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Delays after four vehicle crash
MOTORISTS are being warned of delays following a four-vehicle crash at the A3090 at Ower this morning. Diversions are in place after police closed the road in both directions close to its junction with the A36 Romsey Road.
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Mel’s World Cup agony
THE father of Theo Walcott’s girlfriend has spoken of their disappointment after news that the former Saints starlet was surprisingly dumped from the England squad. Southampton’s Mel Slade and her family had been planning to cheer him on
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Man who made 'Terrorists Handbook' sentenced
A man who made a terrorists' handbook using information from an al Qaida training manual will be sentenced today. Terence Brown, 46, made CDs from his home in Whitworth Road, Portsmouth with instructions on how to build improvised explosive devices
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June 4th date for annual peace walk
SOUTHAMPTON’S annual peace walk, encouraging interaction between the city’s various faith communities, takes place on June 6. All are welcome to the walk, organised by the Southampton Council of Faiths, which starts at the Peace Fountain in East Park
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Have a ball with Olympic star Ben
IT’S your chance to sail amongst the likes of Ben Ainslie meet premiership footballers and feel good for doing it. Having suffered the pain of breast cancer two Hampshire women and their husbands have come together to arrange a Make a Difference
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Accused 'fabricated an alibi' for murder trial
THE MAN accused of killing Saints steward Paula Poolton has “fabricated an alibi” in a desperate bid to escape conviction for her murder, a court heard. In the prosecution’s closing speech, Winchester Crown Court heard how Roger Kearney’s alibi
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Boss Baird 'gambles' on new signing
EASTLEIGH boss Ian Baird admits he has taken “a bit of a gamble” by signing striker Jamie Slabber. Slabber, 25, and Bath City centre-back Chris Holland are two summer signings unveiled at the Silverlake Stadium. But while Holland comes with rave
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Wolves signing means cash for Saints
SAINTS will receive an unexpected cash windfall after former defender Jelle van Damme joined Wolves. The left-back completed his switch from Anderlecht to Molineux yesterday, with Saints in line for a six-figure sum from the deal. Van Damme, pictured
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Child arrested after brick hurled through train window
A 12-year-old boy has been held by police after a brick was hurled at a train smashing through the cab’s window and injuring the driver. As previously reported in the Daily Echo a brick was thrown from a bridge in Bursledon as the 2.33pm train from
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Saints facing season ticket backlash
SAINTS are facing a backlash from supporters over season tickets for the new campaign. After a long wait, the club finally announced late on Monday night what the 2010/11 details were. Although prices have gone up across the board
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Saints boss bides his time on signings
SAINTS have made no official move for midfielders Chris Lines or Brian Stock. There has been speculation that Alan Pardew is set to make a double swoop for the pair. But The Daily Echo can confirm that, as yet, no move has been made for either.
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Hit and run kills pony
POLICE are investigating a hit and run in which a New Forest pony was killed. Debris found at the scene of the collision on the B3078 near Bramshaw Telegraph indicates that the vehicle involved was a grey BMW. The bay filly was found at 7am last Saturday
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Vandals smash-up special school
VANDALS have laid siege to a special needs school smashing windows and demolishing walls on a two-day rampage. The damage at St Francis School, Titchfield, will cost almost £1,000 to repair. Anyone with any information should contact Park Gate police
