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Give Me A Chance - Victoria Siddons
Victoria Siddons moved back to Southampton to be near her family nearly a year ago and had to give up her care assistant job in South Wales. The 20-year-old wants to get into a similar role to the one she had there for five months so that she can
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MP backing Echo Give Me A Chance jobs initiative
A POLITICIAN whose constituency has been hit hard by unemployment is backing the Daily Echo’s campaign to help jobless youngsters. Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead, below, fears the struggling economy is threatening to “waste” the talents of
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Do not suffer in silence
None of us can imagine the silent pain endured by Gary Speed that drove him to take his own life. It seems unimaginable that a man with a successful career, a loving wife, two young children, loyal and supportive friends and thousands of fans could
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Youngsters on my bus behave so well
I FEEL I have to write in reply to the letter (“Youngsters are a disgrace on my bus”, December 1) regarding behaviour of youngsters. I live in Ashurst and on more than one occasion have got on the no 6 bus from Lymington at 13.19. This is usually
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Changing priorities?
ON FRIDAY December 2, when people in Sholing went to work in the morning, the junction of Kathleen Road and South East Road was biased so that Kathleen Road was the major throughway. It has been like this for at least 35 years or more. During the
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Those with nothing suffer the most
LAST year the Government gave us pensioners a £4 per week rise, on our pensions, and the council raised our rents by the same amount causing a lot of hardship for lots of old people. In view of the huge increases in living, does the council envisage
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How I found peace of mind
IN reply to Mrs S Clayton’s (Letters, November 28) assumption that my exegesis of all religion is due to lack of knowledge, I would point out the following: Between the ages of five to 12 I attended church or chapel every Sunday alternating, weekly
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Gardens as sports facility?
RE Woodside Gardens and the proposed cricket club move – it was Col Henry Douglas Rooke who gave these gardens to the people of Lymington – I believe, as open space/gardens. My grandmother was Lettice Marian Rooke, part of the same family tree. I
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See this fab show for the Feelgood Factor
MY partner and I had a most enjoyable evening at the Nuffield Theatre, Southampton when we watched a magical performance of The Borrowers, It really is a show to see. The actors play their parts most enthusiastically alongside local children
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What were planners thinking of here?
ON Friday at approximately 12-30 pm I drove down Kathleen Road and at its junction with South East Road. The priorty had just been changed such that, after at least 90 years, it had become the right of way. My passenger and myself were horrified
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This park is a city success story
ONE of the real success stories over the last five years has been the improvement in Riverside Park in Southampton. It is not perfect, but it is now hugely better than it was when my garden backed on to it. Three new play areas, a new pavilion,
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Cold comfort for the elderly
We agree with the National Pensioners Convention (NPC), which has described the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement as offering “cold comfort” to the country’s older generation. The biggest concerns currently facing millions of older people are the
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Top Accelerators in the final eight
THE first round of judging has taken place and the shortlist is in for the prestigious Local Business Accelerators awards 2011. The Daily Echo-backed awards are seeking out the top new businesses with the best potential in this region. The prize
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Amelie and Friends, Chichester
AMELIE and Friends was launched in 2010 in Chichester. Housed in a beautiful townhouse in Chichester’s historic town centre, its simple yet modern interior creates a relaxing informal atmosphere. For those interested in Chichester’s history; the
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Top award for Hampshire hotel
A Hampshire hoitel has won yet another award. Tylney Hall’s silver anniversary year has ended on a high note with the hotel winning the Highly Commended Award in the Large Hotel of the Year category in the Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2011
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Seeking young dancers in Hampshire
The British Red Cross is seeking groups of young dancers from Hampshire to participate in next year’s ‘Dance: Make Your Move’ competition (previously Dance for Life). Primary schools, secondary schools and special schools, colleges, dance groups
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Hampshire MEP warns of euro collapse
A Hampshire MEP has issued a stark warning over the EU. Sharon Bowles MEP, who represents Hampshire in the European Parliament, has warned that there may not be a Eurozone come Christmas. Speaking to a conference of mortgage industry
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Rail delays after fatality
HAMPSHIRE rail commuters are facing major delays this afternoon after a death on the line. A number of services from London Waterloo have been delayed or cancelled after a person was reported to have been killed in a collision with a train. The tragedy
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Pensioner killed in road accident
A PENSIONER has died following a car accident on a Hampshire road, today. The 70-year-old man was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, after the car he was driving was in collision with a a moped near Crofton Community Association, Stubbington
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Government 'bribe' for councils to build on greenbelt land
COUNCILS across Hampshire have been handed millions of pounds as a reward for accepting hundreds of new homes in the area. The Government’s New Homes Bonus was set up as an incentive to persuade councillors to give the goahead to badly needed
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Disappointment for sailing star Ainslie
Hampshire sailing star Ben Ainslie has endured a miserable day in the World Championships off Auckland. The Lymington-based Olympic legend was beaten in all three of his Finn class races by fellow Brit Giles Scott. Ainslie could only manage three third
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Primates taught to use touchscreen computers
Primates are to be taught how to use computer touch screens in a study to better understand their memory, communication and emotions. Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, and the University of Portsmouth have joined forces to open the world's
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45,000 pairs of fake Ugg boots seized
OVER 45,000 pairs of fake Ugg boots worth £9m have been seized at Southampton Docks. The boots, destined to flood the Christmas market, were stopped from getting any further than the containers they were packed in after they were discovered
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LCD TV taken in house break-in
THIEVES have taken a widescreen television from a Hampshire home. The 37in Panasonic LCD TV was stolen from a property in Herbert Road, Gosport between 10am and 3.20pm on Friday. Anyone with information should call PC Nicki Wisdom at Gosport
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Court hears secret recording of man accused of grandmother's murder
JURORS were played a secret recording of a man accused of murdering a Hampshire grandmother allegedly trying to fix himself an alibi. The covert recording was made in July 2010 when Matthew Hamlen was being held by police for the killing and he was visited
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Man admits violence charges
A SOUTHAMPTON man will spend Christmas and the new year behind bars after admitting three charges of violence. Klayton Rose, 35, of Hinkler Road, pleaded guilty at the city crown court to causing actual bodily harm to his partner Tracy Carter
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Fresh hope for future of military base
CAMPAIGNERS said they were optimistic after meeting a government minister to discuss the future of a threatened military base. Defence chiefs said that it was not certain that the site could close and be sold off. And they vowed to visit
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REVIEW: The Deep Blue Sea, Chesil Theatre, Winchester
Terence Rattigan’s drama begins when Hester Collyer (Katy Watkins, who plays her as nervous, anguished but resolute) is discovered lying before a gas fire, a shocking opening to this story of a woman who defies husband, society and reason to
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REVIEW: Aladdin, Copythorne Amateur Theatrical Society, Copythorne Parish Hall
IN an otherwise traditional version of the pantomime Aladdin, CATS went with the growing trend of casting a male actor, not a principal boy, as Aladdin; Russell Haugh rose to the occasion, charismatic, cheeky and charming, with a good singing
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Six men charged following drugs arrests
SIX men have been charged following drug raids in Southampton and London. Police have identified the men as: • Paul Hughes, 30, from Kingsclere Avenue, Southampton, • Sharmke Mohammed, 27, from Hill Farm Road, Southampton, • Joseph
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Teen in court on fire charges
A TEENAGER made a five-minute appearance in court in connection with fires that cost an estimated £100,000 damage to two council houses in Southampton. Jason Bartlett, 19, of Sedbergh Road, Millbrook, was charged with causing damage by fire to
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Have yourself a stellar little Christmas
Have yourself a stellar little Christmas … with this galaxy of festive offerings from Lush. Stars are everywhere this season. The hottest trend around, you may have noticed they are currently making a big statement on everything from clothes
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Woman, 62, kicked in the face
A WOMAN was pushed to the ground and kicked in the face in an unprovoked attack in Southampton city centre. The 62-year-old was assaulted by hoardings next to the Sea City maritime museum building works by a man for whom she had stepped aside
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Teenager attacked and robbed in street
Police are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old boy was robbed by three men in Bordon. The victim was walking along Garnet Road when three men approached him from behind. Two of the men held his arms behind his back and the third
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AFC Totton's conquerors earn another TV slot
AFC Totton's FA Cup conquerors will again be shown live on TV in FA Cup action next month. Bristol Rovers' reward for their 6-1 drubbing of the Hampshire non-leaguers last weekend, a tie shown live on ITV, is a third round home game against Aston Villa
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Volunteer bus service launched on Isle of Wight
The first volunteer led community bus scheme on the Isle of Wight has been launched. Island MP Andrew Turner attended the ‘first service’ of the service in Freshwater in West Wight. Mr Turner, a long time supporter of the scheme, attended
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Ex-Saint joins Burnley
Former Saints director Lee Hoos has been appointed chief executive of the club's Championship rivals Burnley. The American was part of the new-look board brought in by Michael Wilde after forcing Rupert Lowe and his board supporters out of
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MP pushes for medals for Arctic Convoy vets
VETERANS of the Arctic Convoys should be awarded a medal in recognition of their bravery while a few are still alive, according to a Hampshire MP. Caroline Dinenage, the Conservative MP for Gosport, said those who served on merchant ships delivering
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Statue of ex-Pompey boss to be unveiled at Arsenal
FORMER Pompey boss Tony Adams will be one of three Arsenal legends to have a statue unveiled in their honour later this week. The club have earmarked Friday for the official unveiling of statues of Adams, Herbert Chapman and Thierry Henry outside the
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Thieves smash into home
BURGLARS used a paving slab and brick to smash their way into a Hampshire home. The thieves broke a glazed conservatory door before doing the same to an inner door as they entered the building in Beaulieu Road, Marchwood. They took a TV and stand
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South coast network event held in Hampshire
Blake Lapthorn, Barclays Real Estate, BDO LLP and Lambert Smith Hampton have jointly hosted the inaugural South Coast Real Estate Network event, at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. The speaker for the inaugural Southern Real Estate event was
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Up to 23 new schools set for next ten years
UP to 23 new schools are likely to have to be built in Hampshire over the next ten years to help cope with rapidly rising numbers of children in the county. Council chiefs are set to launch a consultation on how it plans to ensure there are
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Unpaid pensioners are saving Government billions
HAMPSHIRE’S pensioners are contributing thousands of pounds in unpaid work each year. A report by pensions company MGM revealed the retired are the country’s unsung heroes, with each adding an average £2,000 to the economy in unpaid childcare,
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AFC Totton bounce back from FA Cup exit
AFC TOTTON may be out of the FA Cup, but their defence of the Hampshire FA Senior Cup is still going strong. Led by two-goal Mark Osman, the Stags booked their passage to the quarter-finals with a 4-1 win at Fareham Town last night. Osman netted
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Scannell set for Spitfires return
WING wizard Damian Scannell is on his way back to Eastleigh. The popular wideman, sold by the Spitfires to Southend United during the 2008 January transfer window, will return to the Silverlake Stadium for an undisclosed fee this week, subject
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Mayor to honour charities
Councillor Terry Matthews, the Mayor of Southampton, will be celebrating the work of charities in Southampton as he welcomes charities and local businesses to his parlour for a reception hosted on behalf of the Rotary Club Southampton. The
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Tigers uncover £17.5m drug and guns stash
HAMPSHIRE soldiers have helped uncover a £17.5m drugs stash thought to be among one of the biggest seizures of its kind in Afghanistan. Troops from the 1st Battalion, Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, discovered the massive haul during a
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Councils to invest in broadband upgrade
CASH-strapped councils across Hampshire are set to spend millions of pounds in a bid to boost broadband speeds in rural areas. Civic bosses are considering spending £5.3m to match a possible Government grant to upgrade the network across the county.
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Councillor cleared in jousting row
A ROW over plans to stage medieval jousting tournaments in the New Forest has taken a new twist. A leading district councillor has been cleared of making “unwarranted allegations” about Brockenhurst resident Allan Hendry during a discussion on whether
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Keeper Kelvin set to make Saints history
Kelvin Davis is set to take his place in the Saints history books on Saturday by notching 250 appearances for the club. The 36-year-old keeper, who joined from Sunderland in 2006 for £1.25m, will become one of only 28 Saints players to achieved the
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City marina celebrating its four gold anchors
SOUTHAMPTON’S Town Quay marina, pictured left, has been awarded four gold anchors by the Yacht Harbour Association. The small ABP owned 130 berth marina, which sits adjacent to the port’s state-of-the-art cruise terminals, now ranks alongside the best
