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Saints 4 Dagenham & Redbridge 0
YOU JUST can’t underestimate the change in mindset that breaking into the top six could bring to Saints. Winning breeds confidence but so also do the rewards that you get from it. In Saints’ case the reward for their recent run of one
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Kidnapper targets 11-year-old in city centre
DETECTIVES are investigating an attempted child abduction in Southampton city centre. An 11-year-old girl was pulled by a man towards his red car next to the entrance to Hoglands Park near Debenhams yesterday at about 3.30pm. But the child
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Don’t give the vote to my son’s killer
THE mother of a murdered Southampton teenager has called on the Government not to give the vote to prisoners. Jenny Singleton spoke out as ministers were poised to surrender in a long-running legal battle with the European Court of Human Rights
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We Love .... Lush Sweetie Pie Shower Jelly!
Sweetie Pie shower jelly (£2.30 for 100g) Sweet and sophisticated fruitiness. Lashings of blackcurrant and bergamot essential oils in a sour cherry and coconut jelly make this about as fruity as you can get. It is incredibly difficult to resist taking
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Pensioner killed crossing road named
A PENSIONER killed when he was hit by a car as he crossed a Hampshire road has been named. Roy Elderfield, 89, died in hospital after the collision with a Mitsubishi 4x4 on South Street, Gosport, at around 1pm on Saturday. His widow
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Prince Consort, Netley Abbey
A SNAZZY new look, new landlords and – crucially – some delicious pies. The fresh, modern interior is indicative of the changes made at the Prince Consort since Pepe Solis and his wife Karen took up the reins some three months ago. The couple have breathed
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A real passion for local produce
IF you really want to know where your food is coming from Longdown Farm near Ashurst is the place to go. Longdown Activity Farm is open to the public as an educational facility to show people how their food is produced so you can see their goats, pigs
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The Soprano’s: Southsea
Escaping from an evening of cold English drizzle, it was a real treat to be transported to the warmer climes of the Mediterranean by Southsea Italian restaurant Soprano’s. The wonderful smells wafting from the kitchen as you head inside and
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Electricity back on following city power cut
A FAULTY underground cable is thought to have caused the massive power cut in Southampton this morning. More than 1000 properties were affected in Banister Park, Bargate, Bedford Place, the Polygon and the inner city centre. Engineers restored electricity
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The Rise and Fall of Little Voice - Ringwood Musical and Dramatic Society
Most people will have seen the film with the mousy Jane Horrocks, wide-boy Michael Caine, brassy Brenda Blethyn and watchful Ewan MacGregor. It is a great film! Well, seeing it on stage with characters to rival the originals is even better. Mari
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A remarkable meeting - The Meeting, Nuffield Theatre
IMAGINE a meeting between two icons of the last century, between two men that battled to lead black America at the height of the civil rights movement. Jeff Stetson’s thought-provoking play, The Meeting, does exactly that, with the famously non-violent
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Spring Awakening - Music Theatre South
Spring Awakening is based on a controversial late 19th century German drama – scandalous in its day for addressing sex, violence and suicide – but uses a contemporary rock score to keep it relevant to modern audiences in a giant leap forward for the
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Owls on course for investment
Saints' League One rivals Sheffield Wednesday remain on course to complete a major new investment deal in time to stave off the threat of administration, club sources insist. The npower League One club, which has debts of around £26million, had been
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A Streetcar Named Desire Lyndhurst Drama and Musical Society
Edwin Beecroft, director of Tennessee Williams’ classic play, confesses to a love of New Orleans’ jazz and, despite some inevitable lapses, the atmosphere of that town is successfully conveyed. An achievement which owes a great deal to the towering
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How friendly match banter turned ugly
A POMPEY fan described how he was struck on the head by a two inch stone after his side’s fifth round FA clash with Saints in February. Retired grocer/salesman Keith Strevett, 77, said that before the match at the St Mary’s Stadium, most fans were
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Calshot Spit lightship on the move
THE 140-tonne lightship that has been a centrepiece of Southampton’s Ocean Village for the past 21 years was lifted out of the ground today ready to be taken to its new home. The Calshot Spit lightship has been loaded onto a 120-wheel trailer
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Bell ready for career-defining Ashes series
Ian Bell senses the 2010/11 Ashes are coming at the perfect time for him to prove himself beyond doubt and once and for all at the highest level. Bell can trace an impressive run of form back to his 140 in England's Christmas Test victory over South
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Cameron pays tribute to Hampshire soldier killed in Afghanistan
PRIME Minister David Cameron today paid tribute to a Hampshire Territorial Army soldier killed in Afghanistan. Brave bomb disposal expert Sapper William Blanchard, of Warsash, was shot while he tried to destroy a suspect device in Helmand Province
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Sri Lanka pair stun Aussies
Australia's Ashes summer began with a FIFTH successive defeat against Sri Lanka in Melbourne today. A world-record ninth-wicket stand of 132 between all-rounder Angelo Mathews and paceman Lasith Malinga earned Sri Lanka a famous victory in
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South's assets in giant sale
MILLIONS of pounds worth of the south’s assets will be sold off in a “fire sale” but the region may not benefit from the windfall, the Daily Echo can reveal. Ministers have ordered that land and property owned by the South East Regional Development
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Redknapp keen to keep hold of Gareth
HARRY Redknapp has re-iterated his desire to keep hold of prize asset Gareth Bale. For the second time in a fortnight, the former Saints starlet tormented the man many consider to be the best right back in the business, Maicon, as Tottenham defeated
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Burglar who was caught breaking in
A HOMEOWNER scared off a burglar trying to break into his Southampton home. The 37-year-old man managed to disturb the intruder who was trying to get in through the kitchen door. The suspect, who is described as male with dark clothing, ran off and
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That’ll cost you!
A NEW study shows that motorists in Hampshire are being charged more than most others in the country for vehicle repairs. Drivers are paying an average £79.13 an hour garage fees – an increase of almost £6 on last year, according to a suvery by the
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Killed by a burning cigarette
A PENSIONER and her husband died after she left a cigarette on an armchair and went to bed, investigators believe. Gwendoline Brown, 87, smoked 20 a day and suffered from memory loss, an inquest heard. She was discovered just yards from
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Police called to anti-nuclear protest
POLICE were called out as campaigners staged a demonstration over an “inadequate” safety plan for nuclear submarines visiting Southampton. Members of the Solent Coalition Against Nuclear Ships (SCANS) donned anti-radiation suits and wore gags
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Hunt is on for troubled freight firm’s director
THE hunt was on last night for the boss of a troubled Hampshire freight business over unpaid rent while out-of-work staff began the search for new jobs. Work at the site of collapsed Hampshire transport firm Boyes Conning has come to a halt after bailiffs
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Wednesday November 3
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: Graceful Leader, ro/ro, 0630, 40; Autopride, ro/ro, 0700, 31; Grand Phoenix, ro/ro, 0915, 43; APL Finland, container, 1130, 207; Huelin Dispatch, cargo, am, 45; Ice Runner, container, 2230, 204 Today’s principal
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Surf reef ‘dangerous’
A SOUTH coast surf reef is dangerous, according to leaked details from a secret report. The Daily Echo understands there were worries over the reef’s sand-filled bags and gaps between them. It is thought that loose strips of material have been removed
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Don’t let Liverpool cruise in
SOUTHAMPTON MPs are calling on the coalition Government to reject a fresh bid by Liverpool to muscle in on Southampton’s cruise business with public funds. Liverpool City Council has made a second application to use its £19m taxpayer-funded
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Teenager suffers serious injuries in Hursley crash
A TEENAGER was seriously injured in a head-on car crash near Winchester last night. The victim was rushed to Southampton General Hospital with head injuries following the two-car smash on the A3090 outside Hursley. Fire crews attended
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Power cut hits Southampton city centre
SOUTHAMPTON has been hit by a massive power cut this morning affecting at least 1000 properties. Even the city's busy magistrates were forced shut as electricity went off from about 8.20am this morning. Areas affected include Banister
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Ray Lamontagne And The Pariah Dogs.
SJM Concerts present. Ray Lamontagne And The Pariah Dogs. Plus Special Guests. Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre. Wednesday 2 March 2011. Ray Lamontagne and his band The Pariah Dogs have announced details of their first
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Windfarm roadshow
MORE than 100 people have visited a travelling public exhibition to find out more about plans to site an offshore wind park west of the Isle of Wight. Eneco hopes to develop around 30 per cent of the zone into a wind park, which could provide
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Forget New England - here's fall in the Forest
NEW ENGLAND in America has always been famous for its dazzling displays of autumn glory – but just look at what’s happening in Hampshire this year. Rare weather patterns throughout the year have produced the most spectacular combination of
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Burst water main closes schools
TWO Hampshire schools have been closed this morning due to a burst water main. The leak sprung near Fair Oak Junior School in Botley Road, Fair Oak. The 600 pupil junior school and its infant school are expected to be closed all day.
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Southampton City College in top 10%
SOUTHAMPTON City College is in the top ten per cent in the country after its success rates rocketed. Figures reveal the success rate for students studying level three vocational courses has increased by 19 per cent in the last three years.
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Don’t miss free health checks
FREE mini-health checks and a cycle challenge will take place in Southampton to boost fitness levels in the city. Personal trainers from a new gym complex opening in Bitterne will offer hints and tips to shoppers on getting fit and healthy ready for
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Adkins still demands more from Saints
SAINTS may have notched their biggest home win of the season and climbed into the play-off places but manager Nigel Adkins was still not happy. After the 4-0 win over Dagenham & Redbridge, Adkins said he was actually disappointed with aspects
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NPA braces for impact of cuts
THE organisation that runs the New Forest National Park is getting set for another round of budget cuts following last month’s spending review. The National Park Authority (NPA) comes under the Department for Environment, Food and Rural
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Plans put on hold
HAMPSHIRE council chiefs have been forced to put on hold controversial plans to pull public notices from local newspapers. Council bosses hoped to save money by advertising everything from planning applications to road closures online instead. But
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Wellow gym shortlisted for award
Wellow Fitness Centre near Romsey has been shortlisted for the prestigious Independent Gym of the Year Award in the National Fitness Awards 2010. The awards are run by Workout fitness industry magazine. There are five regional categories and the Wellow
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Motor Vehicle Centre unvieled at Totton College
A HAMPSHIRE college opened its new Motor Vehicle Centre where dozens of engineers will learn their trade. Totton College unveiled its facility at Trinity Court, Calmore Industrial Estate, Totton. The museum manager and chief engineer of the National
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Scouting for grown-ups
A GIANT climbing wall is going up in a Hampshire town as part of a campaign to attract more adult volunteers into joining the Scouts. The recruitment drive comes as Eastleigh Scout numbers have shot up by almost a tenth – twice the national average
