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County unveils snow plans
CHILDREN hoping for a few extra days holiday in the big freeze may be disappointed but Hampshire County Council aims to clear snow from roads to all schools this winter. The council's ruling Cabinet today approved extending the council's gritting network
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Woman in the lake identified
A WOMAN who was found dead in a Hampshire lake has been named. Clare Louise Zavad, 37, from Hedge End was discovered lying face down in water just yards from Wellstead Way, Hedge End at the weekend. Detectives are not treating the death as suspicious
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City bridge to be 'lifted up' for repairs
SOUTHAMPTON’S Itchen Bridge will be literally lifted up as part of a massive £1m overhaul, the Daily Echo can reveal. The landmark structure, which weighs more than ill-fated liner Titanic and spans 2,625ft (800m) across, will be raised up by
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Schools' future plans up for debate
NOW is your chance to have another say on the future of Southampton’s primary schools. Final plans to expand 18 city schools have been cleared to go out for public opinion. Parents, schools and their communities have already had a say on draft
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Jury out in murder trial
JURORS have retired to consider their verdict in the trial of a Hampshire man who killed his partner and their baby. Anthony Marsh is accused of the murder of 24-year-old Stephanie Bellinger and ten-month-old Lili, who were found stabbed
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Bollywood comes to Southampton
IT was a million miles away from Bollywood. Instead of the dusty streets and steamy heat typical of the popular Indian movies, there was the concrete lansdscape of a city centre square and icy temperatures. But there was no shortage
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Environment group breaks world record
A CONSERVATION group in Hampshire has created a feast for the birds – and smashed a world record. Using 992lb (450kg) of flour, 1,653lb (750kg) of suet and 882lb (400kg) of seeds, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust created the biggest
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Met Office forecasts first snow for Hampshire
As the whole country shivers in freezing temperatures, Hampshire is braced for its first snowfall of the season. Met office experts are forecasting parts of the region will see heavy snow tomorrow morning, during rush hour. Southampton
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Neighbour is hailed a hero after fire rescue
IT was his quick thinking that stopped lives being lost. Dean Mason was last night hailed a hero for sparking a rescue mission as fierce flames threatened to engulf a Southampton home in the middle of the night. The 24-year-old was playing
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Out There Models In WestQuay Fashion Show.
The Daily Echo’s Out There models entertained the crowds of shoppers at WestQuay with their winter sparkle fashion show. Crowds gathered throughout the day to watch the local youngsters aged just six to eighteen. Modelling the latest winter fashions
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Baby's brain injury most likely 'due to being shaken'
A BABY who suffered a serious brain injury was “most likely” shaken with an “inappropriate” force, a court heard. Dr Marcus Likeman, a consultant paediatric neuroradiologist, said scans showed that the child had three significant bleeds around
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Electricity firm working to cut roadworks
AN INNOVATIVE way of laying underground cables is being piloted in Hampshire that promises to cut disruptive roadworks. Southern Electric Power is using a drill head that reduces time laying cables by at least 80 per cent. It dispenses with conventional
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Why Lallana must not be allowed to follow Bale and Walcott
First published in The Pink on Saturday, November 27, 2010 SO, Gareth Bale is apparently the best left-sided player in the world. While many of us feel proud of him as a former Saints prodigy, it also rankles somewhat. ‘What might
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Firms move to city waterfront
THREE new firms have snapped up premises in a soon-to-be-revamped business hub. Property group Allied Developments and start-up web recruitment company Salesmatch have moved in to Medina Chambers, Town Quay, Southampton. Allied Development, which
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Vandals hit vets after clamping row
VANDALS have attacked a vet’s surgery at the centre of a clamping war in Southampton. An oily substance was thrown over the walls and windows of Vets4Pets in Spring Road where Whites Car Park Solutions were brought in to stop customers from
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Adkins has plenty in reserve
WHILE Nigel Adkins was left to rue the injuries that marred Saturday’s win over Cheltenham, he could take some solace from the performances of his backups. The Saints boss made a few changes to his side for the visit of the League Two Robins
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Funeral for man found dead in city street
THE FUNERAL will be held today of the man who was found dead in a city stream. Newlywed dad, Matthew Britt, was found dead by friends in Arnheim Road, Lordswood on Tuesday, November 16. It’s believed the 36-year-old from Eastleigh had
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Adkins would pay to watch Lallana play
Nigel Adkins confessed he would pay to watch Adam Lallana play after the Saints midfielder turned in another virtuoso display. Lallana scored one and had a hand in creating the other two as Saints eased past Cheltenham 3-0 in the FA Cup
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Cook and Trott hail job well done for England
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott hailed a job well done as England's batsmen helped secure a draw in the first Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. Cook scored a ground record 235 not out and Trott added 135 to steer England to 517 for one, with Australia
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Record-breaking England draw first Ashes Test
England's batsmen helped ensure a draw in the first Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane today. Alastair Cook struck an unbeaten 235 and Jonathan Trott added 135 not out to help England reach 517 for one in their second innings, setting the
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Health centre's future to be debated
PEOPLE will get the chance to have their say on the future of a city health centre tonight. The first of a series of public meetings will take place this evening to discuss what will happen to the Bitterne walk-in centre. It was feared
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Hampshire MP at centre of climate change talks
THE next two weeks could be key in the fight to tackle climate change, according to a Hampshire politician. Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne is today at the heart of international talks on global warming in Cancun, Mexico, with
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Backing for care home and day centre closures
SOME service users and opposition councillors have backed county council plans to close four residential homes and 11 day care centres used by elderly people and those with disabilities. Hampshire council chiefs propose to change the way they
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Tributes paid to farmer killed by bull
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Hampshire farmer who died after being charged by a bull. The man, named as Ian Rook, from Clanfield, near Petersfield, was killed as he attempted to move the animal between two groups of cattle. A passer-by
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Work begins on new academy school
WORK has started on a £15m rebuild of an academy school in Southampton. A new eco-friendly building with state-of-the art classrooms will house up to 900 Oasis Academy Mayfield pupils. The academy was formed two years ago through a merger