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Royal couple give first interview
PRINCE William and his bride-to-be have given their first interview since announcing their plans to marry. The Prince said he proposed to Kate Middleton during a holiday with friends in Kenya. The couple had managed to enjoy sometime alone when he popped
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New theatre named in honour of heritage
THE NAME of a new multi-million pound theatre that promises to transform Hedge End into an entertainment hot spot has been announced. Honouring the town’s fruit picking heritage, the new £4m venue that opens in the newyear, will be called
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Over-60s battle to keep travel tokens
CAMPAIGNERS are making a last-ditch appeal to council chiefs to give pensioners free travel tokens as an alternative to bus passes. The call comes as the county council is poised to axe tokens for thousands of over-60s. Currently 49,000 people
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Rape inquiry launched
POLICE are investigating allegations that a teenage girl was raped in a Hampshire alleyway. An area near homes in Hounsdown Close, Totton, was sealed off after the girl claimed to have been assaulted in the early hours. A police spokesman said
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Child booze problem in city
CHILDREN as young as ten are being rushed into hospital after boozing on alcohol. Doctors say the problem has got so bad that many youngsters are being taken into casualty unconscious, with some left fighting for their lives in intensive care
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Warne backs Hauritz
Shane Warne has called on Nathan Hauritz to prove he is the number one spinner in the country after endorsing his selection ahead of Tasmania's Xavier Doherty for the first Ashes Test. Doherty, who bowls left-arm orthodox, was a surprise inclusion
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Museums join forces in fight for funding
MUSEUMS across the south have joined together in a bid to win more Government cash amid fears over future funding. Hampshire County Council, Southampton, Portsmouth and Winchester city councils, Isle of Wight Council, the Mary Rose Trust and the National
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Local TV star receives MBE
Popular presenter Fred Dinenage received an MBE from the Queen today and immediately described the announcement of the royal engagement as ''marvellous''. The Meridian News anchor said the upcoming wedding was ''good news'' for the country
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Take That star's super-injunction lifted
A HAMPSHIRE-based member of Take That today had a super-injunction lifted. The Court of Appeal today lifted a super-injunction preventing the naming of Take That's Howard Donald who has won an order preventing the publication of confidential information
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On their bikes for Help for Heores
SCORES of fitness enthusiasts got in a spin to help raise cash in memory of a Hampshire hero. Arthur Platt, a former shift manager at Totton Health and Leisure Centre, was killed when he collided with a car while cycling from John O’Groats
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Hants confirm Caribbean place
HAMPSHIRE have today officially confirmed they will take part in the Caribbean T20 tournament this January. The Royals have accepted an invitation from the West Indies Cricket Board to play in the competition, after being crowned 2010 Friends
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Murder trial adjourned
THE trial of a man accused of murdering his partner and their baby daughter has been adjourned until tomorrow. Prosecutor Christopher Parker QC is expected to open the case against Anthony Marsh to jurors at Winchester Crown Court in the morning. The
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Oriana to be adults-only
SOUTHAMPTON-based P&O Cruises has announced its vessel Oriana will become an adults-only ship at the end of next November. When Artemis leaves the P&O Cruises’ fleet next May the number of holidays exclusively for adults available within the company
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Meet Out There Music Reporter & Presenter Michael Kurn.
I first joined OT Magazine about six years ago now, and what a six years it has been so far. I have had some great opportunities including interviewing the Harlem Globetrotters and reviewing many other items for OT, from F1 driving simulators to
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Meet Out There Fashion & Music Reporter Jess Green.
My name's Jess Green, I'm 15 years old and am absolutely in love with writing and fashion, so naturally aspire to be in the fashion journalism industry when I'm older. I'm also quite into music as I sing and dabble in guitar. My interest
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Body found in city street
THE body of a man has been discovered in Southampton. Police have cordoned off part of Dunkirk Road, near the Sports Centre, after a member of the public made the grisly find at around 10.50am. It is thought the body was found in a ditch
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The A -Team On Blu Ray And DVD 29th November.
WE LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER. Individually Cool, Collectively Explosive The A-TEAM Debuts on Blu-ray and DVD. 2-Disc Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack Includes THE A-TEAM Exclusive Extended Cut, Bonus Materials and Interactive Features
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Welsh gold traditionally used for royal wedding rings
If Kate Middleton follows royal tradition, her wedding ring is likely to be fashioned from a nugget of Welsh gold. Since the custom was started by the Queen Mother in 1923, Welsh gold has been used for royal brides ever since. The Queen
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Prince had to ask Queen for consent to marry
Prince William had to ask the Queen's consent to marry because of a law dating from the 18th century. His grandmother will have signed an elaborate notice of approval, transcribed in calligraphy, and issued under the Great Seal of the Realm
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Royal bride 'must have a clear role' after wedding
Kate Middleton must find out quickly what her royal role is expected to be to prevent the same problems faced by Diana, Princess of Wales, a former Palace aide warned. Patrick Jephson, who served as the Princess's private secretary, urged the new future
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Ducati’s Evo-lution!
Equipped with monoblock brake calipers, a steering damper and an extra 6 bhp, all for the same price as before, the 848 Evo is not really the most exclusive race replica but more a replacement of the standard 848. The rumour was that Ducati were going
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Queen delighted at grandson's wedding
The Queen is ''absolutely delighted'' at the news of Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement, Buckingham Palace said today. After months of speculation, the couple finally announced they will marry in London in spring or summer next
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From flatmate to future Queen
Kate Middleton went from being Prince William's flatmate to the future King's first true love. Dubbed ''Waity Katie'' for her patience as she waited for her Prince to pop the question, after a long courtship, Kate is to finally become a bride
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A Prime Number
EVEN BY today’s ultra-competitive standards, three years is a pretty quick turnaround for introducing a facelifted version of a car. That is what has happened with the Mazda2 supermini however, and it demonstrates the importance of the compact hatchback
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Just Announced! The Wanted At The BIC.
Saturday 9 April 2011. BIC Windsor Hall. The Wanted, the UK’s freshest new boyband, have announced their first nationwide UK Tour starting in March 2011. The Wanted released their self titled debut album through Geffen Records last week and it
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Paul Carrack goes it alone
SINGER/songwriter Paul Carrack is relishing the fact that he is now recognized as a solo act. “It’s taken a while for me to establish myself as a solo artist, about ten years in fact; and it’s great! I’ve got a great band who have mostly been with me
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Murdered to Death: Lymington Players
In a spoof of an Agatha Christie 1930s murder-mystery, a widow and her companion plan to entertain friends for the weekend. Joined by local sleuth Joan Maple it’s not long before the shots start to ring and the bodies start to fall. Inspector Pratt
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Timeline of a royal romance
Here is the timeline of Prince William's relationship with Kate Middleton. • September 2001: Prince William and Kate Middleton meet at St Andrews University, where they are studying art history. The pair have rooms close to each other in the
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Commoner who stole Prince's heart
Kate Middleton will become one in a long line of commoners to marry into the Royal Family. The former student who captured William's heart lacks blue blood, is neither a Lady, an Hon. nor a Princess, nor has a double-barrelled name.
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Mum’s anguish over missing son
AN EMOTIONAL mum has made a desperate appeal to find her missing son almost one month after he vanished without a trace. Janet Verge broke down in tears as she begged anyone who knows where her eldest son Jason is to call police. She
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Royal wedding announced for 2011
PRINCE William is to marry his long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton, it has been announced. The Prince, who was in Afghanistan for Remembrance Sunday, asked Miss Middleton's father for his permission to wed his daughter. He proposed to
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Burping not a long term DIY project
THE neighbours would be forgiven for thinking there was some sort of long-term DIY project going on at ours due to the constant thudding sound emanating from our house. The source of this noise are our often-fruitless attempts to get Katie to burp
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First class male
The other day I did something I swore I would never do. I could scarcely believe it myself as I handed over the money. But, in a heady moment of madness, I had paid for a public transport upgrade and found myself sitting in the first class compartment
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Ervine's Hants future in doubt
HAMPSHIRE all-rounder Sean Ervine is considering ending his six-year career with the county – so he can play for Zimbabwe again. Ervine is back in his homeland this week playing in the Stanbic Twenty20 tournament, but is yet to extend his Hampshire
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Southampton councillors test the city’s newest gym
THEY’RE more used to sitting in a council chamber – but councillors from Southampton turned out to test the city’s newest gym. The no frills contract free Pure Gym opened this week in Bitterne Road offering round the clock access to members. Pure Gym
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Slick operation at Oil Spill Response
THE Southampton group leading the clean-up of the worst oil spill in American history is to grow its Hampshire operation by nearly 50 per cent, it has emerged. Southampton based Oil Spill Response has played a key role in handling the aftermath
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Over 100 new jobs created at revamped store
A NEW-look Hampshire superstore has created more than 100 jobs in Fareham, writes Melanie Adams. The Sainsbury’s in Broadcut has been revamped with a new frontage, a bigger car park with 51 more spaces and a larger shop floor. The modernisation also
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Tuesday November 16
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: CMA CGM Nabucco, carrier, 0545, 206; Independence II, vehicle, 0700, 34/5; Gran Canaria, ro/ro, 0800, 105; Gerd Sibum, container, 1130, 203; Huelin Dispatch, cargo, am, 45; Georgia Highway, ro/ro, pm, 31.
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Pink push nets £18,000 for cancer fighters
A Southampton firm has been tickled pink by its record-breaking fundraising success for a cancer charity. Staff at delivery company TNT Southampton in Canberra Road have raised nearly £18,000 from their Wear it Pink Day. They’ve already topped last year
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Detectives hunt masked shop raider
Detectives are hunting an armed robber who threatened a shop worker with a metal bar during a raid on a convenience store. The masked raider threatened the woman worker and stole approximately £300 in cash before running away from the shop. The robbery
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Fog causes air travel delays
HUNDREDS of air passengers have been stranded all over the country as a thick blanket of fog has engulfed Southampton International Airport. Others have had holidays and trips delayed due to the weather and limited visibility. Flights
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Long term care - estates don’t need to be liable
Long term care is, for definite, one of the biggest threats to the passing down of capital to our children. Unlike Inheritance tax, which is applied as a tax at 40% on transfers over £325,000, your personal estate can be liable for every penny over
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Thief takes £500 from charity fair
A THIEF repaid an act of kindness by stealing hundreds of pounds from a Hampshire charity that helps disabled children. The thief targeted a Christmas fair staged by Riding for the Disabled and snatched the takings after being given a piece
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Chip pan fire at Maybush flat
A 43-year-old man was treated in hospital for smoke inhalation after his chip pan caught fire yesterday evening. Fire-fighters from St Mary's and Totton fire stations, responding to a 999 call at 5.17pm, rescued the man from his first floor
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Union call off strike threat
A planned 48-hour strike by journalists at the Southern Daily Echo has been called off. Members of the National Union of Journalists had proposed to start a two-day strike today. But the union said the industrial action was postponed yesterday to allow
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Maisonette fire in city
RESIDENTS were evacuated from their homes in Southampton yesterday evening after a kitchen caught fire. People emptied out of a block of maisonettes on Vangard Road, in Midanbury, at about 5pm after fire alarms sounded. No-one was hurt
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Man is kicked in face
A DRUNKEN man ignored a police order and kicked a victim in the face outside a Southampton pub. Inspector Martin Jackson was on his way home when he came across the fracas outside the Square Balloon pub. Simon Welcome had confronted
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See what’s on at Eastleigh College
AN open day is being held by Eastleigh College today so that aspiring students can learn more about the courses on offer. It will take place at the college’s Chestnut Avenue site from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. The college runs more than 70
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Date set for Pulp and Jarvis gig in 2011
PULP will be aiming to make next year's Isle of Wight Festival a Different Class, after being unveiled as the second big name signed up to perform. The Common People stars, fronted by Jarvis Cocker, join US rockers Kings of Leon - who are
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Cheryl hands award money to Clic Sargent
A NORTH Baddesley woman has handed over cash to a charity that helped support a friend whose son had cancer. Cheryl Nicholls, 46, a product manager at HSBC Bank in Southampton, won the company’s Local Hero Award 2010 for all the work she put into a special
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Victim's compassion saves thug from jail
THE compassion of an elderly mugging victim helped save her attacker from a jail term. Despite suffering appalling injuries, which included a broken elbow and a collarbone, church organist Catherine Zollo expressed the hope he had not messed
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Posh turmoil ahead of Saints clash
AHEAD of their clash with Saints, Peterborough manager Gary Johnson has insisted he is the right man to lead the club forward. The Posh boss has come under fire, following a miserable 5-1 home defeat against Charlton at the weekend. The result saw
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Motocross inquiry
VILLAGERS in South Wonston opposed to motocross have been urged to attend a planning inquiry this week. Locals objected to noise from motocross races at Three Maids Hill on the edge of Winchester, saying it disturbed their peace. Ann Peal, chairman
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Man on trial for killing mum and baby
The trial starts today of a man alleged to have stabbed to death his former girlfriend and their baby daughter. Receptionist Stephanie Bellinger, 24, and 10-month-old Lili were discovered by a relative at a house in Totton, on February 27 this year
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Teen quizzed over alleged attempted murder in student riot
An 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a fire extinguisher was thrown at police during the Millbank riot will be questioned today. Officers from Hampshire Police detained the teenager in Southampton yesterday, before
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Saints aiming for Fortress St Mary's
IF Saints beat Peterborough on Saturday, it will mark the first time in nearly 18 years they have won six consecutive home games in a season. Nigel Adkins’ men have won their last five games at St Mary’s, as the club’s home form has helped propel them
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Wednesday's loss could be Saints' gain
SAINTS’ promotion hopes could be boosted this week without them even kicking a ball – if Sheffield Wednesday go into administration. The Owls face a winding-up petition in the High Court tomorrow over an unpaid PAYE tax bill of £600,000.
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Addict promises to give up drugs
A NEW FOREST man, who supplied an undercover police officer with heroin and crack cocaine, promised a judge he was committed to giving up drugs. Robert Wilkinson, 40, walked into the dock with a walking stick after drug abuse had left him partially
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Flood-hit city library reopens
SOUTHAMPTON Central Library lending area reopened yesterday morning after flooding during last week’s torrential downpours. Security staff noticed water leaking from the city centre library’s roof into the main service area and the floor below