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Life as a female referee
Football referee Lucy May lifts the lid on life in a man’s world in this weekend’s Pink. The 22-year-old is the only woman refereeing in the Sydenhams Wessex Premier League this season. Last week, she refereed the league’s first game to be officiated
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England and Ireland discover Euro 2012 fates
England and the Republic of Ireland have learnt who they will be facing next summer. England have been drawn in Group D, with Ukraine, France and Sweden. The Irish find themselves with world champions Spain, Italy and Croatia, in Group
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Redundancy payments to be slashed at council
STAFF at Southampton council have been told redundancy payments will be slashed as the cash strapped authority seeks to make more savings. Council chiefs want to cut the generous packages they have been offering staff in recent years which
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‘Mr October’ set for the big game
HE is ready to rustle up an FA Cup giant killing. AFC Totton star Mike Gosney works as a chef at TGI Fridays, in Park Gate, Fareham when he is not flying down the wing for the Stags. But on Sunday he will be one of the main threats to League
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Fifty bikes stolen every week
FIFTY bicycles are being stolen every week by thieves operating in Southampton . They are targeting sheds, garages and outbuildings at people’s homes across the city as well as bikes left in shopping areas and railway stations. Police say that
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Teacher posed as boy for Internet sex chat
A HAMPSHIRE teacher who posed as a 14-year-old boy “apparently available for sexual activity” in an Internet chat room has been cleared to continue teaching. Simon King was found guilty of “unacceptable professional conduct” by the General Teaching
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Need for Speed: The Run (360)
THERE was a time when a racing game was a racing game. There was no faffing around with in-depth, strorylines or a seemingly strange blend of genre types. You knew what you were getting, and you were happy with that. The premise is amazing
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Mario Kart 7 (3DS)
DITCHING the funky naming convention of past Mario Kart games such as Double Dash or Super Circuit, Mario Kart 7 may be bucking the trend in terms of name, but when it comes to fun and familiar gameplay, there’s no let-up at all. That said
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Totally hooked
LORELEI REDDIN talks to former Emmerdale star Gary Turner about his love for Captain Hook, gadgets, panto traditions and his little girls. How are rehearsals going? “We’re doing really well. I’ve just taken my hook off for a little rest
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Tony Hawks heading for Hedge End
COMEDIAN, best-selling author, international popstar, celebrated fridge owner, film producer, tennis player and regular member of some of the UK’s most famous TV and radio panel shows, Tony Hawks comes to The Berry Theatre on Tuesday. The
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Learning the fun way
A DAY out at a science centre may not get the pulse racing for many youngsters but then again not every museum is quite as hands on as INTECH. Far from the stereotyped museum of exhibits in cases and long drawn out explanations of what you
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Craig Campbell extends tour to take in Hampshire
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed stand-up Craig Campbell has extended his first solo national tour to take in Fareham’s Ashcroft Arts Centre on Wednesday. In the past year, he has been nominated Best Headliner at The Chortle Awards, supported Frankie
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Bryan Adams returning to the south
ROCK superstar Bryan Adams will also be plugging in at the BIC, hitting the road with a full band to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of his three times platinum selling album Waking Up The Neighbours. After the success of his Bare Bones soloacoustic
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Danny Bhoy headlines comedy gig
AS probably the most travelled comedian working in the world today, Danny Bhoy’s unique brand of storytelling and razor sharp wit has been described as the stand-up equivalent of Bill Bryson. He headlines Scoundrels Comedy Club at Winchester
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Cinderella leaves her slipper in Winchester
IT’S rags to riches at theatre Royal Winchester from next week as Cinderella takes to the stage. This Christmas, the theatre plays host to the wedding of the decade – and this time you are all invited! The classic fairytale is given
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The Saturdays kick off tour in Bournemouth
THE Saturdays get their first ever arena tour under way at Bournemouth International Centre tonight. Frankie, Mollie, Una, Vanessa and Rochelle promise a giant party from their new more dancey material like hit single Notorious. But also
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Rumer returning to Hampshire for special concert
SHE is a rising star who has been nominated for a Brit award and is currently selling out venues around the country. But once critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Rumer’s national tour finishes, she is returning to her Hampshire roots for a very
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Jaguar Skills in Southampton tonight
GET ready for Jaguar Skills as he makes his Junk debut tonight! The greatest mash up DJ on the planet will bring clubbers his loudest adventure yet as he is let loose for an epic night. And, as if it wasn’t enough having the superstar ninja from
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Football kids raise money for charity
AN under-11s football side took to the pitch with an unusual addition to their kit to help raise money for charity. The recently reformed New Milton Eagles sprouted moustaches during their final game of November in support of Movember, raising awareness
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Award for Hampshire legal firm
A HAMPSHIRE firm is celebrating after winning a top award for the second year running. Bond Pearce, which has offices in Southampton city centre, has been named Best Legal Adviser by the Legal Week Intelligence Client Satisfaction Report. The company
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Business confidence in the south falls
business confidence in the south east has plummeted, according to a report released today. In the third quarter of 2011, confidence in the Business sector has fallen by 13.5 points in the ICAEW/Grant Thornton UK Business Confidence Monitor.
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‘Labour caused mess’
MR Glyn Tudor (Letters, November 22) says the unions are right about blaming the Tory council for the way it is trying to balance the books and still keep important services going. This is the unions who fund the so-called Labour Party who left this
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Thatcher is to blame
PRIVATISATION and capitalism are the essence of greed – opportunists and speculators are probably forming a queue at Southampton City Council leader Royston Smith’s proposal to sell off at giveaway prices our city’s essential services and public
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Speedy biker Briggs was four times champ
REGARDING the item on the ‘All Conquering Saints’ Speedway team of the early ’60s (Daily Echo, November 19), of which I was a member. In the interest of historical accuracy I would make the point that Barry Briggs was in fact World Speedway Champion
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Labour behind building
SO Councillor Peter Baillie tells us that ‘Labour is suffering from memory loss’ (Letters, November 17). Well at the age of 85 let us have a little memory test. Where shall I start? Yes 1946. Labour was in control in our city and one of its first
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Council services are a disgrace
WHAT is the point of not increasing the council tax at all if the result is to be no services, and what are the council doing with the monies they do get? The toilet for men in Riverside Park has been locked for a month and people are going anywhere
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Wrong to say project glorifies war
J C MARTIN’S observation (Letters, November 19) that the Spitfire project glorifies war is a complete misrepresentation. It represents the supreme effort made by everyone (particularly in Southampton, where it was first built), to oppose a vicious
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Lack of sensitivity towards disabled
MAY I offer my concern for the lack of recognition of disabled drivers by insensitive and rude motorists and bikers? After reading a very good letter by an outraged Daily Echo reader I felt very sorry for his or her plight. I am also disabled,
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Taxpayers’ money should not be put at risk
RE ‘Bail Out?’ (Daily Echo, November 23), what a brilliant headline. Having read the article I’m still of the opinion this is an area in which Eastleigh Borough Council and we as taxpayers should not be involved. I’ve been saying since 2009 there
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Have a skill to share?
SOCIAL Care in Action (SCA) is a not for profit organisation which operates Wellbeing Centres (formerly known as day centres) in six locations across Southampton and the New Forest. We are currently looking to expand the varied programme of events
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A privilege I appreciate
HOW sad it is that so many people are so grudging of a small benefit someone else may be receiving, such as is L A O’Bee regarding disabled free parking (Letters, November 18). I worked continuously from 13 till 66 – being out of work once for two
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Spitfire was built to protect us
WITH reference to J C Martin’s comments (Letters, November 26) relating to the Spitfire Memorial, I cannot agree with his comments regarding the aircraft being ‘a violent warplane designed to kill or maim’. The Spitfire aircraft was a fighter plane
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Don’t add even more to the cost of driving
WHILE everyone’s attention is on the damage caused by high fuel prices, a new report effectively proposes imposing road pricing on our major roads (both new and existing). It can even be read as suggesting them for our local roads, ultimately
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Opinion went too far
TERESA Rumsey is perfectly entitled to voice her opinions, however her latest condemnation of Tony Blair (Letters, November 28) in which she states “No state funeral or awards for him. The people will never allow it anyway” is nothing short of disgusting
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Don’t just pick on Blair
IN response to Teresa Rumsey (Letters, November 28), I quite agree that the relationship that Tony Blair had with Gaddafi was disgraceful and I also believe that Mr Blair should be on trial after his handling of the war in Iraq. But why just criticise
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Back to school invitation
I ALWAYS read with fascination the comments made by the minority of your readers regarding the teaching profession. I noted the comments made by S E Ireland (Letters, November 24) and I wish to ask the following question: If you are so jealous of
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British Legion’s work lasts all year round
HAMPSHIRE Royal British Legion is currently counting the results of the recent Poppy Appeal which, by all accounts, will reach a record level and hopefully will achieve a county target of £1.4m. Nationally it is hoped to raise some £40m to support
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Youngsters are a disgrace on my bus
I CANNOT let one more week elapse without expressing my horror at the behaviour of most of the teenage school children on the Service 1 bus from Woolston to Southampton City Centre. Unfortunately I now have to travel quite regularly on this service
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Gillett’s warning about Saints' attacking style
SIMON Gillett has warned his Doncaster teammates they can expect an attacking onslaught from his old club tomorrow. The St Mary’s academy product is set to line up against Saints for the first time in his career, as Nigel Adkins takes his league
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Jury taken to scene of grandmother's killing
IT is the exact spot where a Hampshire grandmother’s battered body was found in a pool of blood. Jurors yesterday were shown around the kitchen and home of Georgina Edmonds to see for themselves where prosecutors claim she was tortured then
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Weekly heritage photo mystery
In our weekly heritage puzzle, we want to know if you can identify this street. Some things have hardly changed since the photo was taken in 1952, yet others are radically different - but you may not notice straight away. You can see
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Businesses hit as lines remain down
SHOPS and businesses were forced to limit sales to cash-only after Internet and phone lines crashed. Last night BT was still working to restore phone lines and Internet connections to premises in Romsey town centre a week after an underground
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Taxi boss will fight on over spy cameras
A TAXI boss has vowed to continue his fight against compulsory spy cameras in cabs after a judge found they were “unlawful” but said that he could not overturn the council’s policy. A civil liberties watchdog last night joined the calls for
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Cards on their way to frontline soldiers
THEY’VE arrived in their hundreds – now Christmas cards aimed at spreading some cheer among Hampshire soldiers are on their way to Afghanistan. More than 500 colourful cards filled with well wishes for our troops have poured in to the Daily
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Save A Prayer for AFC Totton ...
AFC Totton manager Stuart Ritchie missed last night’s training session at the Testwood Stadium - so he could watch Duran Duran! With the FA Cup on show while striker Stefan Brown was being presented with the Player of the Round award for last
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Noel Gallagher among Island festival acts
NOEL Gallagher, Elbow and Biffy Clyro will appear at next year’s Isle of Wight Festival, it was announced today. They will be joined by Example, Noah & The Whale, The Vaccines and Madness all playing the main stage of the festival next June
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Baby tragedy of mum in refuge
A SOUTHAMPTON coroner has warned parents against sleeping too close to their babies after the death of a four month old child. Keith Wiseman made the comments during the inquest into the death of Tiane Marie Smith- Evans who was found dead in
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City to host Clipper race home coming
Southampton has beaten Portsmouth and other rival south coast cities to host the return of the prestigious Clipper round the world yacht race. Race organisers have today confirmed that the world’s longest yacht race will finish at Ocean Village
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New city pub gets green light
A SOUTHAMPTON pub that has been standing empty for 18 months is set to finally reopen after councillors granted it a licence. As reported in the Daily Echo, more than 600 people had backed Max Greenwood’s bid to open The Rockstone in Bevois Valley, which
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Arrests after terrifying raid on apartments
FIVE teenagers have been arrested in connection with a terrifying burglary. Residents of Havelock Chambers, in Queens Terrace, Southampton, reported that a gang of masked thieves broke into their block of flats, breaking down the doors of three apartments
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Pig remains dumped on roadside
POLICE are trying to trace whoever dumped the remains of six pigs in a country lane near Romsey. Pig intestines and internal organs were discovered in Dandy’s Ford Lane at Wellow. Anyone with information is asked to contact Romsey police on 101.
