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Dock expansion fears fuelled by privatised military port plan
PLANS to privatise a Hampshire military base have fuelled fears that the site could be used to build an extension to Southampton docks. Marchwood Military Port will be run by a civilian operator under proposals drawn up by the Ministry of Defence
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Pietersen aims to keep clowning around
Kevin Pietersen intends to keep playing "like a clown" as he sets his sights on a third Ashes series win in four attempts. Following England’s warm-up win against Western Australia this morning, the former Hampshire star is still without a
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Ton-up Strauss content with winning start
ANDREW Strauss had good reason for satisfaction after his unbeaten 120 today led his England team to the victory they targeted in the first match of their Ashes tour. England set their stall out, in a succession of public statements, to win each of
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Unveiled: Spitfire tribute winner
IT will be Southampton’s answer to the Statue of Liberty, greeting visitors from land, sea and air. And today the Daily Echo can reveal the preferred design for a landmark tribute to RJ Mitchell’s iconic Spitfire. Rising up to 50 metres
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Saints handed Cheltenham FA Cup tie
SAINTS have been drawn at home against Cheltenham Town in the second round of the FA Cup. The Robins are currently ninth in League Two, just two points outside of the play-offs. The clubs have never played each other in a competitive match
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Connolly class shines through
DAVID Connolly’s match-winning performance against Shrewsbury provided Saints with a timely reminder of his craft and quality. The striker came off the bench with a minute of normal time remaining to score one and set up another in a 2-0 FA
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Fans were like ‘caged animals’
A POLICE dog handler told a court how rival football fans had acted like “caged animals” towards each other. PC Derek Darling said he feared there would have been a riot outside St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton if Saints supporters had broken through
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Shrews left 'heartbroken' by late defeat
SHREWSBURY boss Graham Turner described himself and his team as “heartbroken” after their late FA Cup defeat at Saints. Two injury-time goals saw Nigel Adkins’ men advance into today’s second round draw. But it had looked for so long
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Seeing red?
IF anybody needed proof that anger levels were rising, just try negotiating the M271 during rush hour. Only this week I found myself being shouted and sworn at by two motorists simultaneously. First the outraged car driver to my rear, who took
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Lallana - I'm nearly back to my best
ADAM Lallana believes he is nearly back to his best after turning in a brilliant display during Saints’ 2-0 FA Cup win over Shrewsbury. The midfielder terrorised the Shrews down the left-hand side, particularly in the second half of yesterday
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Hero of the homeless retires with honour
Having spent his teenage years on the streets and served time for burglary, a charity worker from Southampton never expected to receive a top police award. But on the eve of his retirement, the Rev Vic Jackopson MBE has been honoured by the International
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Hobbling Henrietta on the mend
YOU could forgive her for being a bit prickly. But this hobbling hedgehog is finally on the mend after being fitted with an eye-catching plaster cast. Henrietta was handed in to the Hampshire Animal Rescue Team (HART) with a broken back leg after
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Chances to be a blood donor
RESIDENTS can give blood at a variety of locations over the coming weeks. On Monday donations can be made at the United Reform Church, in Fareham, or The Winchester Hotel, in Winchester, then on Wednesday at the Chamberlayne Centre, in Weston, Thursday
