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Court hears accused was suffering from a psychotic illness
ANTHONY Marsh was mentally ill when he savagely killed his partner and baby daughter, a court heard today. Marsh was suffering from a psychotic illness when in a frenzy he stabbed Stephanie Bellinger, 24, and ten-moth-old Lili at their home in Myrtle
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Isle of Wight council axe 535 jobs
THE Isle of Wight Council is axing 535 jobs as it wrestles with a £35million black hole it has been revealed this afternoon. Jobs will go at all levels but senior management are to be the hardest hit. The council is facing up to a bleak
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Taunton’s College Open Evening
Leaving school this year and not sure what you would like to do next? Have you considered a college that is opposite Southampton Common, on major bus routes and within walking distance of Southampton City Centre? If you have not heard
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Revamp for Southampton estates
THREE communities in Southampton are to share in a £30m makeover. More than 200 new homes are to be built in the schemes which will also include shops and create local jobs. Last night Southampton City Council revealed it has appointed
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More farmer's markets for 2011
HAMPSHIRE Farmers Markets (HFM) is to double its presence in Romsey by going monthly from January 2011. There will also be new farmers markets at Port Solent and in Cosham during the year. Until now, the market has been held once every other month but
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Kings Arms, Lymington
The Kings Arms pub in Lymington is certainly one book that cannot be judged by its cover. Located on the busy St Thomas Street, its 17th century cottage exterior gives the same impression as many other pubs around the New Forest. But
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Wally handed Premiership opportunity
Former Saints coach Wally Downes has been appointed West Ham's defence coach. The 49-year-old was sacked by Saints along with Alan Pardew in August but will have his first session with the Hammers tomorrow. Downes, who has spent the last fortnight
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Ovation, The Mayflower
THE Mayflower is already one of my favourite places on earth – and this year it’s got even better. The addition of Ovation restaurant at the top of the building means you can now dine in style as well as see some of the country’s most spectacular touring
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The greenest cruise ship afloat?
CREDIT card-style plastic “keys” are helping to make Southampton cruise ship Azura, one of the greenest vessels afloat. P&O Cruises’ Azura is typical of a new breed of eco-conscious cruise ships, operating under the toughest of environmental regulations
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Rodent recycler set for web stardom
A 3D animated rat is on a mission to get the people of Southampton to recycle more. A YouTube video is one of the city’s latest weapons to improve its recycling rates. Featuring a loveable rodent named Herb, it encourages residents to
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Hundreds join tuition fees protest in Winchester
EIGHT hundred sixth form students are estimated to have marched through Winchester this lunchtime in protest over tuition fees. Pupils from Peter Symonds College and Barton Peveril turned out in force for the noisy march through the city
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Hants to begin Caribbean T20 campaign against Canada
Hampshire will begin their Caribbean T20 campaign against Canada in Antigua on January 11. The Royals will play their first three Group B games at The Sir Vivian Richards Ground with mouthwatering clashes against Barbados and Leeward Islands
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Life's Tree-mendous!
HENRIK Dahle’s first memory of climbing a tree is of being lifted up one by his brother who said they had to escape fromthe ‘tall people’. Soon he will have another 365 memories of climbing trees to add to that first one. The 34-year-old from
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£30m Itchen Bridge tower
PLANNERS have cleared the way for a landmark tower to be built next to Southampton’s Itchen Bridge and become the city’s tallest building. The £30m hotel and apartment tower will rise 25 storeys high as a “gateway” to the centre of Southampton
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Gran Turismo 5 on the grid in Southampton
Hampshire gamers braved the cold last night to be among the first to grab one of the most sought after video games of the year – Gran Turismo 5. Since the birth of the series in 1997, more than 56 million Gran Turismo games have been sold for
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Student admits throwing fire extinguisher during fees riot
A Hampshire student admitted today that he threw an empty fire extinguisher off the roof of Millbank tower during tuition fee riots outside Conservative Party headquarters. Edward Woollard was arrested five days after the clashes in central
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Force under fire for spending £1.5 m on new gadget
A police force was criticised today for borrowing £1.5 million to fund a new gadget giving officers access to their computers while on the move. Hampshire Police Authority has approved the purchase of 159 mobile data terminals (MDTs) which
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Why dress down day will be a glass act
A CITYWIDE dress down day is being held this week to raise tens of thousands towards new walls of remembrance in Southamp-ton. Workplaces are being urged to take part in the event and ask staff to donate a pound to the Daily Echo-backed fundraising
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Broad backs KP to deal with Doherty
Stuart Broad does not expect Kevin Pietersen to be flustered by Australia's decision to include a left-arm spinner in their Ashes line-up. Pietersen has endured a rocky time for England over the last year and a half, conspicuously failing to live up
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Simon Jones backs England to end the Brisbane nightmares
WHEN England begin their Ashes campaign in Brisbane tonight, Simon Jones will be reminded of the most painful injury of his career. The Hampshire fast bowler was a fresh-faced 23 year-old when he was handed his Ashes debut at the start of the
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Students set for silent protest on tuition fees
HUNDREDS of Hampshire students will take to the streets today to protest against higher tuition fees. Around 300 students from the University of Winchester will be conducting a silent protest, marching through Winchester from noon until
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Pensioner’s tumble led to hip injury and fatal
infectionAN ELDERLY woman died in hospital five days after a fall at her Hampshire home. Eileen Richardson, 88, of Carrington Close, Milford on Sea, screamed out to wake up her son Paul Wallis when she fell in the bathroom of their bungalow early in
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Troubled bank note firm eyes new boss
A BELEAGUERED banknote giant has a new top boss in its sights. Hampshire-based De La Rue, the world’s largest currency printer has seen business plummet after a production crisis over fraud allegations. The problems cost the company £35m and led
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Food Group’s new chairman
CHAMPIONS of Hampshire’s food and hospitality industry are toasting a former newspaperman as its new chairman. County Food Group, have appointed Michael Wright, a former managing director of Newquest Dorset, to steer Hampshire Fare beyond its up and
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Wednesday November 24
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: Dream Diva, roro, 0030, 34/35; Tortugas, vehicle, 0630, 43. Today’s principal Southampton sailings: Dream Diva, roro, 1800, 34/35; CFL Perfect, cargo, 1900, 107/8; Tortugas, vehicle, 2000, 43.
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‘Malaria man’ charged over sex assault
A MAN whose disappearance sparked a police hunt because it was feared he had malaria has been charged over a sex attack on a young woman, the Daily Echo can reveal. Matthew Lloyd left the country last month, shortly after being arrested and
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Clarke fit for Ashes opener
Former Hampshire batsman Michael Clarke will play for Australia in tomorrow's Ashes opener at the Gabba after recovering from his back injury. The Australia vice-captain, who had injections last week to speed up his return to fitness after hurting
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Spitfire tribute flying high at university
IT is an icon of the skies, soaring in view of a city’s tribute to many of those who it helped in the fight for freedom. A special piece of public art commemorating the Spitfire has been completed in Southampton city centre – just yards from the cenotaph
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Asbestos cancer death
ASBESTOS in Southampton docks caused a ship worker to develop a painful cancer in later life. Ronald Horn, 84, died at home in Shirley, Southampton, from mesothelioma in November 1 after being exposed to the harmful dust while working in the port from
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Banksy work of art ruined
A WALL in Southampton where elusive aerosol painter Banksy left his mark with an eye-catching design has been painted over, the Daily Echo can this morning reveal. It's not known who is responsible for daubing white paint over the top of drawing
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Cruise passengers won’t miss the wedding!
GUESTS on board Southampton’s Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth will not miss a minute of the royal wedding next April. Each of Cunard’s three ships has a West End-style theatre, which can accommodate hundreds of passengers, which will
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Adkins sweating on Chaplow fitness
• Launch Saints v Brighton Photo Gallery Nigel Adkins is facing an anxious wait to see if Richard Chaplow will be fit for Saturday’s FA Cup second round tie with Cheltenham. Morgan Schneiderlin came back into the starting line-up
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Jailed after admitting massive burglary spree
A SERIAL burglar, who plundered more than two dozen homes in Southampton to satisfy his gambling craving, has been locked up for almost five years. Michael McCarry, 38, left a trail of misery, principally around the Shirley area of Southampton,
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Santa on the run, a sight to see
IT is the one time of year you can don a Santa suit and run around Southampton without looking silly. Now charity Christian Aid has urged budding Father Christmases to run for their charity. They want to enter their own team of Santas to run, jog
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Future’s bright for Winchester charity
A HAMPSHIRE charity is helping a record number of people just a year after it was feared it would have to close. Winchester Trinity Centre, which specialises in helping the homeless and vulnerable, is welcoming around 100 people each night. Thanks
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Animal rescue vehicle launch
THE country’s first purpose built animal rescue vehicle being launched by Hampshire Fire and Rescue today. The specialist five-tonne chassis cost £75,000 and will help save the lives of the public, firefighters and animals. It part of a strategy that
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50 firefighters tackle blaze
AN INDUSTRIAL building in Eastleigh was left largely destroyed by a fire last night. A fire broke out in the factory unit in Brookwood Industrial Estate, in Brookwood Avenue, at about 7pm. Up to 50 fire-fighters from Eastleigh, St Mary
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Southern Water wins
SOUTHERN Water has celebrated quadruple gold at a prestigious public relations awards ceremony. The company won all four categories it had been shortlisted for at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards, for the Home
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Adkins upbeat after Brighton stalemate
• Launch the Photo Gallery Nigel Adkins was in bullish mood despite the frustration of seeing his side held to a goalless draw by league leaders Brighton. Saints put in a good display in front of more than 26,000 fans at St Mary’s but