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Hampshire MP to vote against student fees
Hampshire MP Julian Lewis is to vote against the government’s planned tuition fees, it has emerged tonight. The Tory member for New Forest East is the latest to add his name against the plans that will see students paying up to £9,000 to attend university
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Hunt for owner who dumped blind guinea pig
A pet owner who dumped a blind baby guinea pig with a sign asking the finder to look after it is being sought today by the RSPCA. The animal was left inside a cardboard box in a carrier bag on top of a wheelie bin in Southampton and was about to
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Water meter roll-out gets under way
Tens of thousands of water meters will begin to be compulsorily fitted in homes across the south from tomorrow. Southern Water is telling residents it will try to limit any disturbance. “We are taking every step to keep disruption to residents
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Elderly woman trapped in car following Bembridge crash
A ROAD is closed after a crash that left an elderly woman trapped in her car. Longlands Shute, in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight has been closed close to its junction with Sandown Road following the serious collision police were called to at 3.22pm.
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Be aware of increased dangers over Christmas
With accidents in the home accounting for over one million child hospitalisations each year,* Clippasafe is advising families to assess the safety of their homes, to help prevent young children from being exposed to increased dangers over the Christmas
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In-laws spark most family rows at Christmas
Research reveals almost a third of Brits would send their in-laws to a hotel for Christmas. The age-old stereotype shows no signs of abating as almost a third of Brits (31%) would fork out for a hotel room for their in-laws this Christmas, if
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Town crier joins crime-fighting team this festive season
A TOWN crier will call out crime-stopping tips to Christmas shoppers in a Hampshire town. John Melody, left, has been lined up to deliver more than 30 different crime prevention messages during a four-hour session in Eastleigh town centre. He will
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Hampshire road re-opened following motorcycle crash
A HAMPSHIRE road has re-opened after a motorcyclist was involved in a crash. Bury Road, in Gosport, was reported to be open by 5.30pm following the incident shortly after 3pm. Police had sealed off the one way system at its junction
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Strauss warns England of tough test ahead
England's 100th Test victory over Australia means they are within one more success of retaining the Ashes before Christmas. Today's innings-and-71-run trouncing of their hosts is also an unqualified vindication of the methods of captain Andrew Strauss
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Notorious spies fled the country through city port
Almost 60 years ago Southampton was at the centre of intense international interest after it was used as an escape route for two of the most notorious spies in British history. Guy Francis de Moncy Burgess and Donald Duart Maclean had for many years
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Brushing off the cold shoulder
THE first snowflake that hits the grounds affects children and adults differently. To children it means the day off school, snowball fights and building snowmen. For adults it equates to long, stressful journeys, being cold and soaring heating costs
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All I want for Christmas is...
IS FATHER Christmas my new best friend or what? I am taking maximum advantage of the big man in red and his power to bring joy to the good children of the world and misery to those who are not. The threat of Ben being left empty-handed is being used
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Funding for School Sports Partnership slashed
THOUSANDS of youngsters across Hampshire will miss out on sport in school if the Government presses ahead with controversial plans to slash funding. Education bosses fear the move to axe the £162m given nationally for School Sports Partnerships (
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Former football boss guilty of child sex offences
OUTWARDLY he was a pillar of the community. Ray Barnes was a special constable, a magistrate and a stalwart of Hampshire’s grassroots football scene. Today his hard-earned reputation is shattered after jurors took less than four hours to find him
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Hospital jobs may go in the creation of single organisation
JOB losses are expected but services should not be affected by plans to merge two Hampshire hospital trusts, say health chiefs. They spoke out after plans to merge Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare NHS Trust (WEHCT) which runs the Royal Hampshire
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Will city’s maternity hospital upstage the Queen’s Speech?
MUMS-TO-BE in Hampshire are being invited to help deliver a very special Christmas message. Makers of the Bafta award-wining series One Born Every Minute are looking for mums to take part in their live festive special. As reported in the Daily Echo
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Mitch Benn and the Distractions
From BBC1’s The One Show and Watchdog and Radio 4’s Now Show, musical satirist Mitch Benn concluded his four-month UK tour at an appreciative Forest Arts. Playing tasty guitar and backed by live keyboards, bass, and drums, Benn’s songs are original
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Hood: Burdock Valley Players
Hood Burdock Valley Players Upper Clatford Hall, Upper Clatford Hood is a full-length musical based on romantic and moralistic Olde English folklore and legend, Robin Hood. It combines a number of musical styles, with a distinct Disney folk rock feel
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Sinbad The Sailor Collingwood RSC
Bringing a very apt panto considering their naval connections, Collingwood RSC gave a committed ensemble performance. The musical numbers lacked sparkle at times, but the fight scene between the pirates and the ship’s crew made up for this with real
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Jack and the Beanstalk Warsash Theatre Club
The Victory Hall was soon rocking with laughter after Wicked Witch Piccalilli (the excellent Pam Hill) initially had the packed audience hissing and booing. Mark Rogers as Rancid the Ratman, her partner in crime, Karen Holloway (Jack) and Jordan McGarry
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Rachele’s pleading for help with ‘Tree of Light’
SHE pulls on her wellies and gets out her spade to help out vulnerable people across Southampton. Now Rachele Morse, who volunteers for the Christian good neighbour charity Communicare, has urged Daily Echo readers to dig deep for this year
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National Union of Journalists strike at the Southern Daily Echo
MEMBERS of the National Union of Journalists at the Southern Daily Echo have started a second 48-hour strike today. The action, in regard to a dispute over the paper’s on-going two-year wage freeze, follows a similar two day strike last month
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De La Rue takeover bid sees share price rise
SHARE prices soared for a banknote giant after it confirmed a takeover bid had been made. Hampshire-based De La Rue saw it shares shoot up by 26 percent after the approach. However, bosses called the potential offer “highly preliminary
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Denis take helm of flagship New Forest show
HAMPSHIRE’S biggest summer show has a new boss. Denis Dooley has been appointed secretary of the New Forest and Hampshire County Show following the resignation of Richard Cuzens, who stepped down in October. Mr Dooley has just seven months to prepare
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Mayor drops by for lights switch on
The Mayor of Winchester has flicked the switch on a dazzling display at one couple’s home. Henry and Evelyn Jane have been decorating their house at Christmas for the past 25 years and hold fund-raising parties to collect money for Naomi House children
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Lloyd’s Register lecture at university
THE head of shipping group Lloyd’s Register will be the guest speaker at the RNLI annual lecture at the University of Southampton tomorrow. Chief Executive Officer Richard Sadler will discuss the 250-year history of Lloyd’s Register and how it has
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Nano pioneers win top award
A pioneering Hampshire company at the forefront of the research and development of nanoporous materials has landed a prestigious business award. Nanotecture, based at Southampton Science Park, beat off competiton from 50 other firms to win the European
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Early morning van fire
A VAN full of furniture was engulfed in flames in Southampton this morning. Firefighters from St Mary's station battled the blaze at Empress Road for one hour at 2am today. The van is a write off and the contents are completely damaged by fire.
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Animal sanctuary crisis after hay stolen
IT’S been a family tradition for decades. But thieves are now threatening the future of a Hampshire horse and donkey sanctuary. More than 400 bales of hay worth thousand of pounds have been stolen from fields and stables belonging to the privately
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Tuesday December 7
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: Balmoral, passenger 0630, 101E; Saga Pearl II, passenger, 0700, 106; Grande Sicilia, vehicle, 1130, 102; City of Chichester, dredger, am, Horse Tail Bank; Basle Express, container, am, 206; Cap Stephens, container
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World of Warcraft game has fans flocking to stores
Gamers took to the streets of Southampton last night in an effort to grab themselves a pre-Christmas copy of the latest video game to be released. They joined hundreds of gamers across the country who flocked to retailers to get their hands on
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Sticky situation for Honeypot Charity as event cancelled
A Hampshire charity is appealing for people across the county to help plug a £5,000 hole left in its budget by the severe winter weather. The Honeypot Charity, which helps provide support and free holidays to young carers aged from five to 12 years
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Dickson set for Bees reunion
SAINTS defender Ryan Dickson faces a reunion with his former club, Brentford, this weekend. But just a few weeks ago it looked unlikely that he would get a chance to line up against his old side when they visit St Mary’s on Saturday.
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Pioneering robot project to help stroke victims
SOUTHAMPTON scientists are set to embark on pioneering new research that could see robots significantly improve the lives of stroke victims. If successful it is hoped the robotic training, combined for the first time in the world with electrical
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Arson accused changes plea
AN ALLEGED arsonist changed his plea on the day of his trial for starting a serious fire in a Hampshire village. Norman Hedges, 46, had denied arson with intent to endanger life at a property in Hunter Close, King’s Somborne in June. His trial had
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Conference to aid village shops
RURAL village shops picked up tips from Mary Queen of Shops at the first Village Shop Conference hosted by Hampshire County Council. Delegates from village shops, including Woodgreen and Martin, benefited from a DVD masterclass delivered by retail
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Vandals target Calshot beach huts
POLICE are patrolling part of the Hampshire coastline in a bid to prevent vandals damaging beach huts. Several huts in the Calshot area have been vandalised in the past few weeks. A police spokesman said the Country Watch team and other