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Controversy over Itchen river works
WORK to improve the condition of the River Itchen near Winchester has been stirring controversy. Some local residents have been concerned about the amount of chalk being dropped into the river, causing the usually clear streams to turn a milky
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Bid to keep leisure cost hikes minimum
FITNESS fans across the New Forest are facing new leisure centre price hikes. But leisure bosses say they have kept rises to a minimum as they try to keep user pouring through sport centre doors. District council leisure boss Cllr John Hutchins said
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Downturn in the South of England not as severe as other regions
Chaired by Gareth Lewis, business Editor of the Southern Daily Echo, a lively round table discussion hosted by Wilkins Kennedy, prompted some up-beat general opinions and attitudes about business in our area. Among those present were two business
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Student marchers smash their way in to Tory HQ
HUNDREDS of people have been evacuated from the building housing the Tory Party headquarters as a national demonstration against tuition fees descended into chaos. A window was smashed at Millbank Tower in central London and eyewitnesses said
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Man in court following alleged knife attack
A MAN was today due to appear in court today in connection with allegedly holding a knife to a woman's throat during a robbery at a Southampton shop. David Crawshaw, 37, of Bellevue Road, has been charged with the robbery at Atlantic Dry Cleaners, on
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Kingfisher caught on camera
THIS stunning picture captures one of the rarest and hardest to photograph birds in the British countryside. Amateur wildlife photographer Malcolm Brown from Langley snapped some breathtaking images of the Kingfisher after almost a year of
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (Xbox 360)
Genre: Action Platform: Xbox 360 Publisher: Activision Classification: 16 (PEGI) When Force Unleashed was actually unleashed upon the gaming public it delivered a game with energy, action, pace and style – it was a true
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Star admitted to hospital with kidney failure
BAKER Street singer Gerry Rafferty was seriously ill in hospital after collapsing five days ago, it emerged today. The Scottish songwriter was admitted to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital with suspected kidney failure. A statement released
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Barton Farm developer wins legal fight
Barton Farm - In Depth A decision by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to scrap regional housing targets was ruled unlawful by the High Court today. Housing developer Cala Homes (South) Ltd which wants to build hundreds of new homes in
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Climate change threatens Forest trees, says report
THE organisation that manages most of the New Forest has warned that action is needed now to tackle the problems posed by climate change. A new report by the Forestry Commission says several types of tree will find it hard to survive in
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20% Off Party Wear At New Look.
Go Glam with 20% off party wear at New Look, dresses, heels bags and tops. As the chill creeps into the air, so do, the sequins find their way onto the hem, sleeve and bodice of the evening and party dress. It is the time of year to shine in
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The March Hare, Priors Dean Road
If the merits of a pub are judged by its ties to the local community, then the March Hare pub in Harestock must be near the top of the pile in Winchester. Located in the middle of an old army housing estate in Priors Dean Road, Harestock, it caters
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Sri Lankan Cuisine at The Forte Tea Rooms, Winchester
FOR those who think they have tried every cuisine in Winchester, here’s something new and unusual. Normally the Forte Tea Rooms in Parchment Street only opens during the day, but it is going nocturnal thanks to Sri Lankan Cuisine. The family-run catering
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Fires at Hampshire prison
MORE than 20 firefighters tackled fires at a Hampshire prison last night, after an inmate twice set his cell ablaze. The fires broke out in the segregation unit at Winchester Prison at 7.15pm and then again at 9.55pm. Two appliances
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Scouts going up the wall in recruitment drive
POLITICIANS scaled new heights as they pitched in to help a Scout volunteer recruitment drive. Councillors Chris Thomas and the appropriately named Peter Wall conquered a ten-metre rockface erected in the centre of Eastleigh. This stunt was arranged
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Queensland Bulls sign Hampshire batsman Michael Lumb
The Queensland Bulls have signed Hampshire's England Twenty20 World Cup-winning batsman Michael Lumb for the Twenty20 Big Bash in January. The South Africa-born 30-year-old was one of the stars of England's triumphant World Twenty20 campaign
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Rise in airport passenger numbers
A rise in business passengers boosted the number of air travellers passing through BAA's six UK airports, including Southampton, last month, it was announced today. The six airports handled 9.75 million passengers in October 2010 - a 3.4% increase on
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Call for police to crack down on path bikers
Residents on Southampton estates are calling for a crackdown on yobs making their lives a misery and using footpaths and wooded areas as motorbike tracks. Now a public meeting will take place so they can quiz police about the antisocial and
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We Love! Toms Shoes.
Tom's Shoes, although not originally designed to be mainstream shoes, are gradually becoming more and more popular among teenagers across the country, as they are not only casual and comfy but have an ethical cause: 'One For One'. This means that
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Missing girls found safe
Two Hampshire schoolgirls who had been missing for three days have been found. Sophie Parker, aged 15, and Sian Pendlington, aged 13, disappeared from the Hook area, near Basingstoke, on Sunday. Although they had not been seen for days
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Just Announced! The Australian Pink Floyd Show.
The Australian Pink Floyd Show announces 2011 Greatest hits World Tour. Southampton Guildhall Thursday 17th March 2011. The Australian Pink Floyd Show, fresh from the success of a sell out tour in 2010 will be back in Europe in 2011
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Students taking fees fight to Wesminister
Hundreds of Hampshire students will take their fight against higher tuition fees and cuts to higher education to Parliament today. More than 400 undergraduates from Southampton University and Southampton Solent University Students’ Unions
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Wednesday November 10
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: NYK Oceanus, container, 0115, 205/6; Queen Mary 2, passenger, 0630, 46; Elusive, container, pm, 204. Today’s principal Southampton sailings: Kathy C, cargo, am, 36, Grande Europa, vehicle, 1200, 102; Queen
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Is press watchdog just a paper tiger?
IS the Press Complaints Commission a tough regulator of the press, or a paper tiger? That was one of the themes at yesterday’s meeting in Southampton where members of the public were able to meet members of the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) as
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Port sails off with awards
The port of Southampton and ships based in the city have swept the board to carry off the top accolades at cruising’s most prestigious awards. In the annual cruise industry awards, organised by the Cruise Critic website, the Queen, who officially named
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Doctor tried to sell her parking permit on Net
A YOUNG Hampshire doctor tried to sell her staff pass for free hospital parking on the Internet, medical watchdogs heard. Dr Katharine White claimed a senior colleague at Southampton General Hospital made a sexual advance in exchange for “looking
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Journalists protest
MEMBERS of the National Union of Journalists demonstrated outside the PCC open day in support of the first of four days of strike action being undertaken by some journalists working for the Southern Daily Echo. The industrial action follows
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Sunday parking fees consultation claims
NOT enough was done to consult residents and traders about Sunday parking charges in Winchester, council chiefs were told. The ruling Lib Dems were criticised by opposition Conservatives at the city council. Cabinet members have already given their
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Enhanced role for Hampshire naval base?
Hampshire naval base HMS Sultan is in the running to take on extra defence training once planned for a Welsh academy that had threatened its future. The Ministry of Defence ditched proposals for the St Athan facility in South Wales, which would
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Wildern's Christmas collection for kids in eastern Europe
CHRISTMAS may still be six weeks away, but the festive spirit is already well in place at one Hampshire school. Youngsters at Wildern School in Hedge End have donated dozens of presents for disadvantaged children in eastern Europe. Toys
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Lesson with a wildlife star Chris Packham
A school is holding a nature lesson with a difference – it’s hosted by a TV wildlife presenter. Hampshire’s Chris Packham, pictured, from the BBC’s Autumn Watch, is bringing his Never Mind the Buzzards stage show to Oliver’s Battery Primary School
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Eastleigh's Multi-Couture Saturday Swap Shop
FASHIONISTAS are being invited to a Multi-Couture Saturday Swap Shop in aid of the Highbridge Farming Co-operative. All swappers will be given the rules of engagement and scratching, spitting or fighting will not be tolerated, no matter how perfect the
