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Colin bags spot on Haye v Harrison bill
Colin Kenna has bagged a place on one of the biggest British boxing shows for years. The Southampton heavyweight has just found out that he will fight on the prestigious David Haye v Audley Harrison bill which takes place at Manchester’s MEN Arena a
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Notts County 1 Saints 3
If the key to a promotion winning team is to get positive results even when you’re not playing well, then the rest of League One had better watch out when Saints hit top form. Nigel Adkins has led his side on a terrific run, but it has been
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Pensioner killed crossing road in Gosport
A HAMPSHIRE pensioner was killed after he was hit by a car as he crossed the road. The 89-year-old from Gosport was crossing South Street, in Gosport, when he was knocked down by a Mitsubishi 4X4 on Saturday afternoon. He was taken to Queen Alexander
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Jailed after garage queue-jumping row
A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed when a row over queue jumping at a New Forest petrol station turned to violence. Phillip Bergen attacked the pensioner after a dispute over who should go first at the pumps. Bergen also punched and threw milk- shake
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No jail term for thieving employee
THE managing director of a firm, which almost went to the wall because of a book keeper’s systematic theft, has slated her sentence. “It’s an absolute disgrace,” Ryan Lewington, boss of In-tech Telecom said, after former employee Poyan Thomas was
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A brave new world
“IT’S been emotional. And exciting. Depressing and, by turns, elating. The one thing the past 12 months have not been is dull. Never that.” How right I was and yet how little did I know. I wrote that in 2007 – before Northern Rock was swamped
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Impalas leap ahead as Garmin fleet flash-mobs Solent mark
In a scene more like Cowes Week, three of the seven Black Group classes converged at a leeward mark in Sunday’s fourth round of the Garmin Hamble Winter Series. While admirable rule observance ensured that every boat rounded safely, it was the
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Police called to collapsed haulage firm
POLICE were called to a collapsed Hampshire freight business this morning as workers waited for news on their future. Bailiffs chasing around a quarter of a million pounds in unpaid rent took over the premises of Boyes Conning on the Chalcroft
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Spitfires land home Trophy draw
EASTLEIGH launch into this year’s FA Trophy campaign with the ideal combination of a home tie against lower league opposition. Ian Baird’s Spitfires will face either Folkestone Invicta or Thamesmead Town in the third qualifying round on Saturday, November
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Eastleigh bounce back from Cup blues
EASTLEIGH came up with the perfect FA Cup hangover cure by underlining their Blue Square Bet South promotion credentials on Saturday. Manager Ian Baird got just the response he wanted as the Spitfires cruised to a comfortable 3-0 home win over lowly
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Out There Models Showcase Halloween Fashions.
The Daily Echo's Out There models strutted their stuff in Halloween- inspired outfits to get people in the mood for the scariest night of the year. Crowds gathered at The Mall Marlands, in Southampton city centre throughout the day to watch
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We're world yachting champions
World Cup glory may be beyond the reach of England’s footballers but Southampton students have proved that international sporting prowess can be plain sailing. Southampton Solent University is on the crest of a wave after winning the Student
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Woman victim of sexual assault in the early hours
A WOMAN was forced against a wall and subjected to a sexual assault as she walked along a Southampton street. The 25-year-old victim was approached from behind by her attacker as she made her way home in the early hours of yesterday morning. She
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Drivers caught in M27 traffic light chaos
Check the latest local traffic reports MOTORISTS faced huge delays along the M27 this morning after highways engineers changed the traffic signals on a busy junction. Westbound traffic was delayed as tailbacks snarled up for miles along
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Winchester store evacuated as smoke billows from roof
A DEPARTMENT store in Hampshire had to be evacuated after black smoke billowed from its roof. Marks and Spencer in Winchester High Street removed its customers after hot oil leaked onto a generator in the roof of the shop, causing heavy
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Virtual autopsy
HAMPSHIRE students will be getting a unique chance to get under the skin of pathology this week. As part of National Pathology Week, starting today, pupils will be able to witness a virtual autopsy at Southampton General Hospital. The event, part
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Abuse of vulnerable adults cases soar
Eight hundred reports of abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults in Southampton were made in the past year – up 23 per cent. One GP was suspended and two care homes closed after investigations of ill-treatment. The homes were St Basil
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Ikea leads the way in home furnishing
IKEA’s store in Southampton has helped the company become the UK’s leading home furnishing retailer. The Swedish company, which opened their store in West Quay Road in February 2009, yesterday said it was now the country’s number one furniture shop.
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Thornhill Primary School's new adventure playground
Playtime has taken an adventurous twist at one Southampton school. A new adventure playground has been unveiled to pupils from Thornhill Primary School. Southampton Itchen MP John Denham cut the ribbon on the new equipment, which has cost £230,000
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Business week focuses on initiative
ORGANISERS of the first Winchester Business Week are determined to make it a celebration to remember. Running from today to Friday, it will be packed with events, training opportunities and initiatives for the business community. They include a Blueprint
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Antisocial behaviour is given the red card
Youngsters on a Southampton housing estate have shown the red card to antisocial behaviour. The Beautiful Game was causing a nuisance for residents in Abercrombie Gardens and Lewis Silkin Way, in Lordshill as wayward footballs damaged cars and property
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Barton Farm challenge result wait
IT will be at least another fortnight before the result of the Barton Farm High Court challenge is known, developers revealed. However, one thing that has been decided is where to hold the upcoming public inquiry that will decide the greenfield site
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Walking your way to health
HAMPSHIRE residents are being encouraged to get more active. A series of health walks are currently running in Winchester to get people exercising on a regular basis in the fresh air with the next one today from 10.30am. The walk starts at Winchester
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Monday November 1
oday’s principal Southampton arrivals: Aniara, roro, 0700, 34/35; Saga Pearl II, passenger, 0730, 101; Fingard, cargo, am, Marchwood Quay; CMA CGM Orfeo, container, 1930, 207; STX Changxing (CORR) Rose, roro, 22.30, 40. Sailings: CMA CGM Jamaica
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Staff wait for news on jobs at troubled Boyes Conning
STAFF were today hoping a deal could be reached for them to return to work after bailiffs raided the site of a collapsed Hampshire freight businesses. Bailiffs chasing around a quarter of a million pounds in unpaid rent took over the premises
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Allure of the Seas sails for her home port
With its twin funnels lowered for the first time, the world’s newest and largest cruise ship Allure of the Seas has begun her journey to her home port - with inches to spare. The latest vessel to join the Royal Caribbean fleet passed under
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Adkins: Momentum is with us now
Nigel Adkins has hailed his team’s momentum after they notched their fourth win in five League One outings. Saints’ 3-1 win over Notts County at Meadow Lane made it just one defeat in eight and moved them to within one point of the League One
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Islanders can pass go...
THE Isle of Wight has passed go in the launch of its very own Monopoly board. The special edition of the popular game is being unveiled today at Osborne House, which has taken the top Mayfair spot on the board. The positions of Isle of Wight sites
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Gipsy Moth IV saved for the nation
THE famous Hampshire-built yacht Gipsy Moth IV has been saved for the nation by an anonymous donation of £250,000. The boat on which Sir Francis Chichester made the fastest single-handed circumnavigation of the world in 1967 was in danger of
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Patience pays off for Adkins
Saints broke their curse of losing to teams with new managers by defeating Paul Ince’s Notts County – after finally getting things right tactically. Nigel Adkins was adamant that even when his side were trailing – with the game seemingly drifting away
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Clampdown on drink/drugs driving
DRINK, drugs and driving simply don’t mix, Hampshire police are warning motorists as the festive party season kicks into gear. The force today launches its annual campaign designed at cutting deaths on the roads over Christmas. Motorists are being
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Breakthrough for families hit by muscular dystrophy
HAMPSHIRE families forced to cope with the devastating effects of muscular dystrophy alone will soon be getting the vital support they have been calling out for. Despite funding being in place since March for a much needed care advisor in the county,
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Rabbit owners put on alert over disease
Pet owners Hampshire have been put alert, as a deadly disease kills off hundreds of wild rabbits. Residents report that once thriving population of bunnies at Dibden Bay has been reduced to just a few animals. An outbreak of the highly contagious disease
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Musical day hits right note with pupils
It’s not often that children are given free reign to make as much noise as they like. But that was the case for about 150 youngsters at St John’s Primary School in Southampton, when they were treated to a musical taster day. Pupils up to Year 3 were
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Hunt for passenger who scared mum and toddler
A MAN stared at a toddler and muttered perverted comments on a train. The child's 23-year-old mum was so frightened she got off at the next stop. The man is among a rogues gallery wanted for questioning over a series of allegations on
