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Ex-Saints boss back at Leicester
Leicester City have confirmed the appointment of former Saints boss Nigel Pearson as their new manager. The 48-year-old returns to the Foxes having signed a contract that lasts until the end of the 2013/2014 season, replacing the sacked Sven-Goran Eriksson
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Hampshire explorer's 1,500km desert trek
HIS record-breaking exploits around the globe have led to him being dubbed the adventurer’s adventurer. Hampshire-born Adrian Hayes is a Boys’ Own-style hero who has carved himself a unique place in the annals of climbing and exploration.
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Toddler's drowning was accidental, inquest rules
A toddler drowned in a garden swimming pool that his parents had bought just a day before to replace a smaller one in a bid to prevent their son from gaining access to it, an inquest heard today. Brooklyn Emon, aged two years and eight months
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Hospital launches £1.5m bid to improve paediatrics ward
HOSPITALS can be scary at the best of times for children. Now Winchester’s hospital is hoping to improve the experience for both them and their anxious parents – but it will need your help to do so. The Royal Hampshire County Hospital has launched
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Robbers were lawfully killed
Two robbers shot dead by police as they attempted to raid a security van were lawfully killed, an inquest jury found today. Gang leader Mark Nunes, 35, was shot by a police marksman when he ran towards a G4S security guard and pointed a loaded
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Thank you, Ashley
I WOULD like to express my thanks to Ashley, who works at Santander in Southampton High Street for his help and support through the effects of my mother passing away. His kindness and support in dealing with her finances helped me no end and I
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EU propaganda
I READ Councillor Harrison’s letter in the Daily Echo last week. I feel I have to correct him on several points. He claims being members of the EU has kept peace in Europe for the last 50 years (not so, Mr Harrison). The fact is NATO has kept the
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Profits before jobs
THE Daily Echo Comment piece of November 7 raised the question of an alternative to capitalism, but failed to answer the question, as many politicians fail to do, as well. It is no wonder such a question is asked when despite all the false promises
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Area directly benefiting from being in the EU
LETTERS correspondent A Gabriel of Hythe proves himself to be no angel in his anti-EU rant (In My View November 8). He accuses me of being arrogant. I have never met him so it must simply be because I hold different views from him. His claim that
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Good advice for mobility scooter users
REGARDING the legal requirements of the use of mobility scooters correspondent Mr J Allen is correct in stating that 8mph scooters require registration with the DVLA but unfortunately there is no requirement for them to be insured. They do not have
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Charity begins at Homebase
I AM writing to appeal to your readers to support a nationwide festive fundraising initiative taking place in all Homebase stores in December in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Teenage Cancer Trust has been given the chance to bucket collect in every
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We need your stories for memorial website
IN 2009 the Daily Echo published letters from some relatives of the First World War fallen who are named on Southampton cenotaph. Although having no personal connection with the memorial, as a family history researcher I felt it was very important
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Jos the job for Saints
SAINTS have opened talks with Celtic over a permanent move for Jos Hooiveld. The 28-year-old arrived at St Mary’s on loan in August and has established himself as Jose Fonte’s first-choice partner in central defence, scoring crucial league
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Failing school slammed by Ofsted
A SOUTHAMPTON school has been put on special measures after inspectors ruled it was failing. Read More You can read the full story in today's Daily Echo.You can also read Ofsted's report. Ofsted gave Townhill Junior School
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Wheelchair lasertag is bang on target
DOZENS of people tried their hand at an innovative new sport. There were all ages and abilities taking part in the wheelchair laser tag event at Itchen College in Southampton. The sport, which was devised by disabled Hampshire man Gary
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Car fire on Hampshire motorway
FIREFIGHTERS have been called to deal with a car ablaze on a Hampshire motorway. A crew from Redbridge Hill station in Southampton was called the fire on the westbound carriageway, between Junction 5 at Eastleigh and Junction 4 for the M3, following
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AFC Totton handed live television coverage
AFC Totton's FA Cup second round tie against Bristol Rovers has been chosen by ITV for live coverage on Sunday December 4. The match will kick off at 12.30pm, with the coveage worth a £72,000 windfall to both clubs. ESPN will give live Friday
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Jack's Corking decision
SAINTS beat off interest from this weekend’s opponents Brighton to sign Jack Cork in the summer. The midfielder moved to St Mary’s from Chelsea, despite being chased by a host of clubs. One team to make a late enquiry for the 22-year-old
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Mum-in-law’s injuries 'a mystery', says accused
A WOMAN accused of battering her mother-in-law to death with a rolling pin told police she did not know how she sustained more than 20 major injuries to her head. In police interviews read to jurors at Winchester Crown Court, Rajvinder Kaur described
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Angry MP queries Merseyside deals
A HAMPSHIRE MP is taking the leader of Liverpool City Council to task in the ongoing Cruise Warsrow, accusing the Merseysiders of “behind-the-scenes deals”. Julian Lewis seized upon comments made in the Daily Echo by Liverpool council leader
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Packed programme at Millbank
MILLBANK Gym are gearing up for a packed pre- Christmas schedule with Matty Tew back in action this week and a new arrival in the shape of King Davidson. On top of all that promoter Simon Williamson is also busy putting the finishing touches
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High hopes for Tesco jobs boost
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco is set to get the goahead for major revamp of a Southampton superstore bringing 50 jobs. The retail giant wants to nearly double the sales floor in its ageing Millbrook store as part of a major overhaul to bring it up
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White Christmas, The Mayflower
IT’S far too early to feel festive – or so I thought. White Christmas, returning to The Mayflower five years after its world premiere appearance in Southampton, is the perfect seasonal treat. It even had this Scrooge longing for Christmas
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Tory rebels against planning reforms
A HAMPSHIRE Conservative MP has attacked her own Government’s controversial planning reforms, saying they threaten farmland in her constituency. Caroline Nokes spoke out after Parliament’s green watchdog wrote to the Prime Minister urging him
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Potted history of city's major streets
SOUTHAMPTON’s High Street could easily be called the city’s Street of Destiny as it has played such a prominent part in local history. According to records compiled in the 12th century, this area, especially the lower part, once had the French
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Superstar set for Titanic voyage
HE’S famous for his hit song sailing – and now pop legend Rod Stewart is hoping for no “stormy waters’’ when he leaves Southampton on a special Titanic centenary voyage next year. Rod, who appropriately recorded an album called Atlantic Crossing
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Autograph forgery case man bailed
AN antiques dealer charged with forging the autographs of some of the world’s most famous people has appeared in court. Allan Formhals, 65, of Milford on Sea, is charged with 16 offences relating to the sale and possession of a quantity of
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Choice of verdicts for robbery inquest jurors
JURORS have been told they can choose between lawful killing or an open verdict in the cases of two armed robbers shot dead outside a Hampshire bank. Mid Hampshire Coroner Grahame Short was today due to continue his summing up of the hearing into
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Seaborne getting near to comeback
DAN Seaborne could be given the all-clear to start training again in the next few weeks. The Saints defender has been sidelined since the beginning of September, after sustaining a serious head injury in an incident outside a Southampton
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Border checks were suspended in Hampshire
The former head of the UK Border Force who quit his post amid an acrimonious dispute with Theresa May will be quizzed today by MPs investigating the row over the country's border checks, including at one Hampshire port. Brodie Clark, 60, will be questioned
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City's first electric car chargers to be installed
THE first public electric car charging points will be installed in Southampton today, the Daily Echo can reveal. Four hi-tech charging bays will be switched on at the NCP car park in Portland Terrace on Tuesday. A dozen more will follow
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Local soccer boss collapses
A well-known Hampshire non league manager collapsed during a game last night. Gosport Borough's Alex Pike was taken ill toward the end of his side's 5-3 win over his former club Wimborne at Privett Park last night. An ambulance was called
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Police held innocent woman
AN innocent woman was held by police for more than two hours after being arrested at her home shortly before midnight for suspected theft, Southampton Crown Court heard. Anthony Burns had made a formal complain that Carmen Hanrahan, who had been
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Teen robber remanded
A SOUTHAMPTON teenager accused of robbery was further remanded in custody pending sentence after changing his plea. Initially Michael Moore had denied robbing pizza delivery driver Izatullah Seruzi of an order as well as a mobile phone. But
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Fundraiser for paralysed Jay
A SOUTHAMPTON salon is holding a fundraising evening in aid of paralysed stuntman Jay Young, pictured. The event, at Fus by Karla, in Thornhill, will raise cash for the Pray for Jay charity helping cover the 22-year-old’s medical costs and provide
