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Adkins counting cost of cup gamble
Saints could be forgiven for having a few mixed feelings after sealing their place in the FA Cup third round with a 3-0 win over Cheltenham. There was delight that they secured such a convincing St Mary’s win but worry that injuries suffered
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Nine-man Totton hit by late goal barrage
BRADING Town came from behind to record a 4-2 win in an eventful Sydenhams Premier clash at Totton & Eling. Despite being down to ten men after centre-half Jamie Feasey was controversially sent off, the home side looked comfortable heading
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City murder retrial bid rejected
IT was a gruesome and savage killing which sent shockwaves through a Hampshire community. The bloody and battered body of Eddie Maddick was found dumped under a hedge in a darkened cut through. He had been left for dead, his skull, jaw, cheekbone
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Saints cruise into third round of the cup
Saints cruised into the third round of the FA Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over Cheltenham at St Mary’s. Goals from Adam Lallana, Guly do Prado and Oscar Gobern saw Saints easily into the hat with a chance of drawing one of the Premier
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Photos from Saints v Cheltenham
A SELECTION of photos from today's match at St. Mary's between Southampton and Cheltenham Town. • Launch the photo gallery • Saints cruise into third round • Adkins counts cost of cup gamble • Match photo gallery • Saints
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Farmer killed by bull on Hampshire farm
A farmer has died after being charged by a bull, the National Farmers Union (NFU) said today. The man, named as Ian Rook, from Clanfield, near Petersfield, was killed yesterday as he attempted to move the animal between two groups of cattle. William
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Text your thoughts on Saints to the Daily Echo
SAINTS fans can now text their thoughts on the team to the Daily Echo. Starting today, fans can text their opinions of the match or anything else Saints related for free. The best comments will be included online and in the paper.
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Sub chief relieved of duty following grounding
THE Southampton-born naval chief in charge of a nuclear-powered submarine which ran aground on a shingle bank has been relieved of his command. HMS Astute was on sea trials last month when it became stuck off the coast of Skye and ended up marooned for
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Commander receives 'royal blessing'
THE Southampton-based commander of a British frigate on pirate-hunting duties in the Gulf received the Queen's "royal blessing" today. David Wilkinson, 44, swapped his warship's bridge for the manicured lawns of the official residence of Britain's
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Saints 3 Cheltenham 0 - as it happened
• You can text your thoughts on today's match to the Daily Echo. Start your message SFC and send your text to 80360 • Saints cruise into third round • Adkins counts cost of cup gamble • Match photo gallery • Saints 3 Cheltenham
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Ambulances prepared for snow thanks to socks
AMBULANCES in Hampshire are being fitted with special 'snow socks' to make sure they can reach patients during the expected cold snap. South Central Ambulance service has also bought a number of 4x4 vehicles to ensure there is no repeat of difficulties
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Woman died after backache pills overdose
A WOMAN suffering from severe backache accidentally killed herself by taking too many painkillers, an inquest heard. Police initially launched an investigation after former legal executive Hayley Moore, 27, was found dead in a top-floor flat in
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Hussey and Haddin revel in record stand
Michael Hussey and Brad Haddin's record-breaking day at the Gabba was the perfect response for an Australian team with a lot of critics, and the long-time team-mates say that doing it together made the moment all the sweeter. Both men entered the
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Ex-Pompey owner to take over Wednesday
Milan Mandaric has emerged the winner in the race to take control of Saints' League One rivals, Sheffield Wednesday, after agreeing an £8million deal to buy the club. The Owls were haunted by the spectre of administration - and the possible
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England fighting to save first Test
England could hardly have imagined a tougher day than the one they endured on day three at the Gabba - even in the most exacting moments of their painstaking Ashes preparations. Yet after Michael Hussey and Brad Haddin had shut them out for 93 overs
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Thatched cottage blaze tackled by 70 firefighters
MORE than 70 firefighters tackled a blaze that ripped through a Hampshire thatched cottage last night. A total 65 firefighters plus ten officers helped battle the flames, removing the thatch to stop the fire from spreading into the neighbouring
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City gets new jobs boost
SOUTHAMPTON’S biggest cruise line has launched a major recruiting drive to help with the surge in demand from people wanting to enjoy the high-life on the high-seas. Up to 50 new jobs are being created at the landmark headquarters of Carnival
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Care home must be sold
A CARE home must be sold because it is “no longer fit for purpose”, Hampshire County Council was told. Cllr Ken Thornber, who leads the Tory-run authority, said he visited Linden House in Lymington with executive member for adult social
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Man ignored help before his death
A MAN with a history of heart trouble died after ignoring offers of help, an inquest was told. Gerard Muse, 58, of Ridding Close, Southampton, was reluctant to see a doctor and missed several hospital appointments. Southampton coroner
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Saints' FA Cup record on the line
SAINTS will be protecting a proud 25-year-old FA Cup record against Cheltenham Town today. In the last quarter-of-a-century, Saints have NEVER lost at home to a lower league side in the competition. But the Robins have vowed to come
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Lawrie gets his cup medal at last
THIRTY-four years after Saints’ FA Cup winning boss Lawrie McMenemy first wrote to the FA asking why managers were not awarded FA Cup medals like the players, he’s been presented with one. McMenemy, pictured at his home in Braishfield, near
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Passport to Ashlett
BILL Dunkley (no relation) reckons you need a passport or a boat to reach some of the far-flung venues in the Southampton & District Social Clubs League. The captain of the Warsash-based Division 3 snooker side Salterns Working Mens Club B
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Early death due to natural causes
A MAN found slumped over his toilet died from heart trouble, an inquest was told. Divorced father-of-three Timothy Green suffered from coronary artery disease that may have been aggravated by his alcohol abuse, the inquest heard. Southampton
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Gas company fined £20,000
A GAS firm has been fined £20,000 after a car flipped on its side when it hit a metal plate during road works. Southern Gas Networks have been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive, following the accident on the Isle of Wight. The incident