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And now for some proper fun
PARLOUR GAMES The term ‘parlour games’ might not even be on some people’s radar, but before electricity and television, people spent their evenings playing games with friends and family. These games were usually played in a room called the
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Get ready for the party
The Top Five Rules Whether you are hosting a casual dinner party or one that calls for black tie, coat and tails, there are some rules that are non-negotiable if you want to host a successful party. There are plenty of details to be taken
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Those 'Round-Robin' emails
The age of the computer has moved Christmas on in ways that nobody could have predicted. It wasn’t so long ago that the cosy British sitcom character Margo Leadbetter recoiled in horror when she learned that Harrod’s (or was it Fortnum and Mason?) wouldn
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Calendar crew keep their kit on
IT is the uniform that makes millions go hot under the collar. Now a Hampshire fire crew have given residents a reason to be merry this Christmas after making a fundraising calendar. Twelve firefighters from Romsey fire station, with almost
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30 clamped in 1 day
SOUTHAMPTON: Angry scenes as clampers target 30 drivers in a day near city storeUP to 30 drivers had their cars clamped in one day amid angry scenes outside a Hampshire supermarket. Police were called as furious motorists argued with clampers brought
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Woman in car crash days before death
THE mystery surrounding the death of a Hampshire chef has taken a new twist after it emerged that she was injured in a car crash just days before her body was found in a ditch. Self-employed caterer Liz Neilson was involved in a two-vehicle
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Hill Head sailor receives prestigious award from HRH
Local sailor Tom Mason from Fareham was presented with one of the RYA’s (Royal Yachting Association) most prestigious awards, an RYA Lifetime Commitment Award today from HRH the Princess Royal, President of the RYA at the organisation’s annual
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Welsh National Opera comes to the Mayflower
POLITICAL incarceration, backstage rivalry and musical enchantment will all be explored when the Welsh National Opera brings three shows to Southampton next week. As part of its Eternal Light series, the acclaimed company will present Fidelio, Ariadne
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A Christmas Carol at the Nuffield
CHARLES DICKENS’ festive classic A Christmas Carol comes to The Nuffield next week with a star-studded cast. Adapted and directed by Patrick Sandford, Mark Hadfield will be playing the role of Scrooge. He has worked extensively with
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Councillors give themselves £1-a-month rises
COUNCILLORS in Test Valley have awarded themselves pay rises as they prepare to slash their budget. While all councillors will get £12 more, Tory council leader Ian Carr will see his allowance go up by £1,093 to £11,850. It comes as council finance
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Lord Young quits over recession interview
The Government’s enterprise adviser quit today following his controversial comments on the recession. Lord Young of Graffham issued an apology after saying in an interview that people would look back on the recession and ''wonder what all the
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We Love .... Lush, Charlotte Island Body Tint.!
Take a trip to Charlotte Island. This new bronzing body tint helps you to build a healthy glow without having to subject yourself to excessive sunlight. We’ve made it with organic lemon infusion, organic oils and cocoa butter to brighten
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Grandstand in New Forest village gets green light
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a grandstand at a Hampshire football pitch have been approved after village leaders agreed to halve the size of the building. Sway Parish Council has been given permission to build a shelter at the village recreation
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Five-year-old continuing to fight for life in hospital
A FIVE-year-old girl is continuing to fight for life in hospital today after falling from her scooter in to the path of a bus. The youngster was accompanied by her mother as they made their way along Knightwood Road in Chandlers Ford yesterday afternoon
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Is Bing Crosby Your Life Your Style's Secret Weapon?
Winchester Christmas lights were turned on last night and our shop played some Christmas music to get into the spirit of things. I hope that wasn’t a mistake because a survey released today says that 73% of shoppers don’t want to hear festive music
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‘Gentle giant’ inquest opens
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a “gentle giant” found dead in a stream. The body of Shawn Williams 42, was discovered near Springford Road, Coxford, Southampton, on July 20. Police are treating his death as murder and arrests have been made
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Smiths’ drummer Mike Joyce talks to Scene South
THERE are bands people care about, bands people love and bands that totally consume their most earnest fans. The Smiths are one of those. There is no question too minute that ardent Smiths fans do not want to know the answer to. And now they have a
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Motorhead coming to the Guildhall
Hard rock legends Motorhead, bring their unique brand of metal mayhem to Southampton Guildhall on Sunday. 2010 is a special year for the band, led by legendary frontman Lemmy Kilmister, as it marks Motorhead’s 35th anniversary. Formed in 1975, the band
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Local Bands with Xan Phillips from playdio.com
You might be aware but musicians in our area are expressing opinions very close to anger about X-Factor and the “sonic pollution” that talent show is producing. In fact the next revolution in music could well be sparked by their reactions to Simon Cowell
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Royal Marines at the Pavilion Bournemouth
The world-famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines will present a military music spectacular featuring festive music, military marches, big band hits and popular showstoppers at the Pavilion Bournemouth next Thursday. This entertaining band delights
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The Hunter at Harbour Lights
TARGETED squarely at his country’s rulers, The Hunter is a drama-cum-thriller from Iranian director Rafi Pitts. Showing at Harbour Lights in Southampton this weekend, the film focuses on Ali who has been recently released from prison. He works the night
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Mel’s making a big noise in the world of student radio
A graduate has been crowned queen of the student airwaves. Mel Lewis was named best female presenter at the prestigious annual Student Radio Awards. In front of many big names from the radio industry, she picked up her award from her idol, Radio 1 DJ
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A1=Pure quality
AUDI is about to take the supermini market by storm with its new A1 – there’s nothing retro about this sharp and stylish techno mover that’s right for now! It might be the baby of the Audi stable but it’s not small, and while there’s no road tax to pay
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Ale’s well for Mr Wright!
COUNTY food group Hampshire Fare has appointed Michael Wright as its new chairman. Mr Wright who recently took early retirement from his position as managing director of Newsquest Dorset, takes the reins from Derek Beaves, right, who is retiring
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Southampton's Christmas lights switch-on
THE festive season has officially arrived. A giant robot and a tropical steel band were last night among the festivities that launched the countdown to Christmas in Southampton. Thousands of people were blown away by the spectacular
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Winchester's Christmas light switch-on
THE stage was set and the countdown complete – Winchester’s Christmas lights were nowhere to be seen. X Factor band The Reason and Mayor of Winchester Cllr Richard Izard had hoped to bring a bright end to the event but the countdown had started
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Gloves come off in boardroom wrangle
A HIGH-flying Winchester tech firm is at the centre of a legal battle between its directors and former chief executive, who claims that he was ousted in a boardroom coup. Imaginatik founder Mark Turrell has launched a claim for constructive dismissal
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From The Jam – ‘Live’.
From The Jam – ‘Live’. Southampton Guildhall. Saturday 20th November. 2010 marks the 30th Anniversary of the release of ‘Sound Affects’ by The Jam. It also marks the first single release by From The Jam, ‘Later Day’ - available for Download
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Kate and William could 'lead the green march'
If the state coach isn’t suitable transport for the royal wedding in these austere times, Kate and William could lead the green march by choosing one of the cars used at the first RAC Future Car Challenge. More than 60 contestants took part in the challenge
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Bell hits near-perfect 192
Ian Bell's near-perfect 192 ensured England a position of dominance as they sought to complete their preparations for the first Ashes Test with a final warm-up victory over Australia A at Hobart. Bell's 275-ball tour de force included 22 fours
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Friday November 19
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: Hoegh Seoul, ro/ro, 0245, 43; Talisman, vehicle, 0400, 38/9; Rockies Highway, ro/ro, 0515, 40; Saga Pearl II, passenger, 0730, 101; OOCL Washington, container, 1100, 206; Grande Colonia, vehicle, 1700, 105; Manx
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Hero to be remembered
HUNDREDS of friends and family are expected to turn out to pay their respects to a Territorial Army soldier who dedicated his time in the forces to saving others. The funeral service for Sapper William Blanchard, 39, of Gosport, will be held
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Flic takes top honour for Scouts
A Southampton teenager has been presented with the top honour in the Scouting movement. Flic Wright, received the Queen’s Scout Award in a ceremony at King Edward VI School in front of friends, family, Scout leaders and her former teachers. The presentation
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Saints' training ground plans 'bigger and better'
SAINTS have submitted new plans to transform their main training ground. The club has ditched the scheme approved earlier this year and come up with “bigger and better” proposals to upgrade the Staplewood facility in Marchwood. Council
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More truck chaos predicted as fog hits port
PORT bosses were last night bracing themselves for another day of massive queues today as lorry drivers continued to struggle to get into Southampton docks. Yesterday, trucks sparked nightmare jams for rush hour commuters trying to get in and out of
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Plans passed for eco-town and Daedalus site
PROTESTERS have vowed to fight on after controversial plans for a new eco-town in the Hampshire countryside were passed by councillors last night. The controversial proposal for up to 7,000 homes between Wickham, Knowle and Fareham was backed
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Cost factor blow to park and ride
PROPOSALS to launch a Saturday park-and-ride scheme in a Hampshire town could be driven off the road by the cost to motorists. Council chiefs have vowed to tackle the traffic chaos caused by the shortage of car parking spaces in Lymington,
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Saints fans cleared
FIVE Southampton supporters accused of being part of ugly scenes after the fifth round FA Cup tie with arch rivals Portsmouth have all been dramatically cleared. Jurors found the final three defendants not guilty of violent disorder after charges
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Private tenants rent price hike
WINCHESTER tenants on housing benefit are likely to have to find between £11 and £17 more each week as cutbacks kick in. The changes come into force next year and around 540 households in the district are likely to be affected. Of those, 270
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£10m boost for Stonehenge
STONEHENGE has been given a £10m boost, thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund, it has been revealed. The grant will support work to remove the existing visitor facilities allowing the experience of the stones to be more naturally integrated with