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Blake, 7, died of head injuries post mortem confirms
A POST-mortem on seven-year-old Blake Fowler has confirmed that the youngster died of head injuries. Detectives revealed the results as they continued their investigation into the schoolboy’s shock death. As reported by the Daily Echo
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Disillusioned with teachers
I HAVE never said that I am jealous of the teaching profession as Mr JS Ashley, Redbridge Community School (Letters, December 1) states. I am though extremely angry at their feeble justifications for strike action, considering there are many professions
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Callous act of vandalism
I CAME down to dear old Southampton for a couple of days,to visit my ill dad, my son and to watch Saints play Hull. I had a good couple of days, until some evil person decided to leave their mark on my car. From boot to bonnet they decided to deep
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Fond memories of Mavis
I WAS very sad to hear of the tragic death of Mavis Hardy from Fordingbridge. I was very fond of her as I knew her from the 1960s when I worked at the Happy Cheese Restaurant at Ashurst. I think Mavis used to have a hairdressing salon in Totton
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Do they need our aid?
I AM rather intrigued by an item in the media, that Indian companies are now producing the cheapest solar panels and are looking for new export markets in order to expand their business and oust the Chinese from the American market! Why on earth
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Christmas cheers
I WOULD like to thank Eastleigh Borough Council for putting on a wonderful display of lights in the town centre. Once again i think our lights are some of the best in the south and put others to shame. I am proud to live in Eastleigh and would
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Parking for the disabled
NOT for the first time I’ve been misquoted as saying something that never passed my lips (Letters, December 1). What I did say, having taken up the subject from some other writer who did happen to suggest the disabled should pay to park was that
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Well done the stags
I WOULD just like to say a big thankyou to AFC Totton football team. They made me and many others proud to be associated with them and, speaking as a Totton resident, I believe they put us on the map. They should be very proud of themselves
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I recall the day I saw police dog Beau in action
THE story about the police dog Beau in the Daily Echo True Crime files reminded me of a time when I saw him in action. I had been to see Saints play and was was on my way up Hill Lane after the match. On passing the cemetery on the right hand side
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Christmas boos
I have just been watching BBC South featuring Portsmouth and their Christmas celebrations in the Guildhall Square with tree lights, the lot. Then I think of our effort in Southampton. No tree. No lights. Come on Southampton City Council – give
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Bicycle theft
RETURNING to collect my bike from the cycle stands outside ASDA proved to be a wasted journey. I was told by a passer by that a pack of three had ripped the lock open and run off round the corner with it. No camera had spotted it, nobody had tried
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Cricketer receives driving ban
HAMPSHIRE cricket legend Shaun Udal has launched a legal bid to avoid a driving ban. The 42-year-old, a stalwart of the county side for nearly 20 years, was disqualified from getting behind the wheel after being caught speeding on The Avenue, in
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Logo row is taken to watchdog
A ROW has broken out over a decision to spend hundreds of pounds on a logo for a Hampshire council. Chandler’s Ford Parish Council has reported one of its members to a democracy watchdog, saying an article he had written about the matter in a
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Give Me A Chance - Correy Small
CORREY has eight GCSE passes and studied carpentry at college. The 19-year-old said: “I’m looking for any kind of work and I did have a job until three months ago.” Correy, from Rownhams, attended the Mountbatten School in Romsey and
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Blackpool 'not scared of Saints' says Lua Lua
LOMANA Lua Lua is bracing himself for a hostile St Mary’s reception as he prepares to face Saints for the first time since Fratton Park’s infamous last Hampshire derby. The former Portsmouth striker returned to English football two months ago
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Ervine returns to Zimbabwe
Hampshire all-rounder Sean Ervine will play for Zimbabwe’s Matabeleland Tuskers until February. Ervine will play in the four-day Castle Logan Cup and Coca-Cola Pro50 Championship and could make his debut on Monday against his former Mountaineers teammates
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Give Me A Chance - Nicola Caldwell
NICOLA Caldwell has gained some office experience since leaving Southampton Solent University and is looking to find a job in administration to kick-start her career. The 21-year-old from Freemantle in Southampton has found it tough since gaining
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Give Me A Chance - Sean Gibson
SEAN Gibson is keeping his options open in his bid to find work. The 24-year-old has been struggling to find work for the past year since a temporary labouring job failed to develop into the permanent role he was hoping for. “At the moment I’m
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Girl, 16, was attacked by a gang of women
A SIXTEEN-year-old girl was punched and kicked in the face by a gang of young women in Southampton city centre. They threatened and then attacked the youngster who was with a group of friends in Guildhall Square. She was punched in the face
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Pearl Jam to headline Isle of Wight 2012
PEARL Jam are the final Isle of Wight Festival headliner for 2012. The American rockers will play the Saturday night at Seaclose Park and just one other UK date - in Manchester - as part of a 6-date European tour next year. Best known for their landmark
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Ferry suspended due to weather conditions
Live updates You can get live traffic updates on this and other incidents from our Live Traffic updates. A HAMPSHIRE ferry service has been suspended due to the weather. Service suspended on Wightlink between Lymington and
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Teen locked up for assault on bomb victim
A SIXTEEN-year-old boy who launched an unprovoked attack on a soldier recovering from Afghanistan bomb blast injuries has been locked up for six months. The youth punched Private Jamie Laws to the ground in Cowes, Isle of Wight, in October, a
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Isle of Wight gardening scheme a success
This year the Isle of Wight's Adopt-A-Garden project was able to offer free training to new would-be gardeners thanks to funding from The Big Lottery Fund’s Local Food Programme. The Adopt-A-Garden’s ‘Can you Dig It?’ scheme has trained a number of people
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Rumer's triumphant homecoming
SHE may have played at the Royal Albert Hall two weeks ago, but last night’s gig was extra-special. Rising star Rumer’s homecoming concert capped what has been a great year for the girl whose friends in the New Forest still know her as “singing
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Homes cost 14 times the average salary in Hampshire
HOMES in Hampshire are costing up to 14 times people’s average income, the Daily Echo can reveal. For sale or rent The Daily Echo has a comprehensive selection of homes for sale and rent across Hampshire. See our Homes
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Fears city will be in Belfast's shadow for Titanic anniversary
A SPECTACULAR event beamed live to a global, television audience of millions from Belfast looks set to over-shadow Southampton’s efforts in marking the centenary of the loss of Titanic. Belfast’s 90-minute prime-time event will be broadcast
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Claim decision to allow pub was ‘legally flawed’
A CONTROVERSIAL decision to allow a cut-price pub chain to open up in a Hampshire town has been branded “legally flawed”. Wetherspoon has been given the green light to move into a former furniture shop in St Thomas’ Street, Lymington, after a vote
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Jealous girlfriend admits killing pedestrian in car chase
A JEALOUS girlfriend has been jailed after causing the death of a pedestrian as she engaged in a car pursuit with her lover who she believed was cheating on her, police said today. Claire Johnson, 25, a teacher, of Locks Road, Locks Heath,
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Drink-drive wreckage to go on display
People will get to see first-hand the devastation drink-driving can cause. As part of Operation Holly, Hampshire Constabulary’s Christmas drink-drive campaign, police are using a car wreck to bring the message into town centres. The
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Concern grows for man missing for almost three weeks
CONCERN is growing for a man who has not been seen for almost three weeks. Yi Yin Xue, aged 31, went missing from his home above the New China Wok Chinese food take-away in the Central Precinct, Chandler’s Ford, on Sunday, November 20, sometime between
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MP attacks Cameron over EU referendum
A HAMPSHIRE Conservative MP has attacked the Prime Minister over the Government’s refusal to hold a referendum on the European Union. Julian Lewis, MP for New Forest East, challenged David Cameron over plans for closer ties within the Eurozone
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Tree Cheers for Larmer
TICKETS have gone on sale for the best kept secret in the summer calendar – Larmer Tree Festival. Going into its 22nd year, the July 11 to 15 event is set to once again showcase a vast spectrum of fantastic music and cutting edge comedy set in
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Jack and the Beanstalk, Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
A LOVEABLE cow, men dressed as women, women dressed as men, corny jokes, slapstick routines involving ice cream, goodies and villains, plus the inevitable shouts of “It’s behind you!”. Yes, pantomime season is here again. And down at
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Driver caught seven times
A MOTORIST has been jailed and banned from the roads after his seventh drink driving conviction. Shane Rowbotham-Wright, 35, of Bearslane Close, Totton, was caught at junction seven of the M27 near Hedge End on October 5, Southampton magistrates
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Phillips aiming for another goal-scoring St Mary’s return
KEVIN Phillips is preparing to play the role of Super Sub against Saints at St Mary’s. The veteran Blackpool striker returns to St Mary’s on Saturday for only the second time since moving to Aston Villa following Saints’ relegation from the
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Top 10 CD's for Christmas
Whether you’re buying for yourself or a friend music is always a perfect thing to get as a present. There is something for everyone! I’ve looked on 3 popular sites and compared prices, and found the best price for you. Here are 10 of the top albums
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Pizza delivery man’s ordeal
A PIZZA shop owner has had to cut back his evening delivery service after being beaten up by a customer. Izatullah Peruzi was headbutted and punched when teenager Michael Moore had insufficient cash to pay for his order and grabbed hold of the
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£2m Spitfire monument is on launch pad
Southampton’s gleaming £2m waterfront tribute to the Spitfire is a step closer to becoming a reality after planners gave it the green light. A major fundraising drive is now under way to find the cash needed for the 40m-high landmark statue
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Gale force winds delay Arcadia cruise stop
SOUTHAMTPON based cruise ship Arcadia was last night last night forced to delay a stop in France to take shelter from gales in the Channel. The vessel, on a three night party cruise to Belgium and France, was unable dock at Le Havre last night amid winds
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Councils could save £250m by sharing offices
COUNTY chiefs claim that up to £250m of taxpayers’ money could be saved over 25 years in Hampshire if councils shared offices. The county council has been involved in a Government project investigating possible savings if local authorities had joint
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Takeaway fined for fire hazards
A SHOP owner has been fined after “serious fire safety hazards” were found at his Hampshire takeaway. Iskender Anik had been issued a Prohibition Order in 2009 banning anyone from sleeping at Istanbul Grill in Market Street, Eastleigh, following
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Dimi agree new Hants deal
DIMI Mascarenhas has agreed a two-year contract extension with Hampshire – and will also resume the t20 captaincy. The all-rounder will begin his 17th season with the county in April and will lead the Hampshire Royals in the shortest format
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Starters orders for local sporting event in 2012
Under starters orders already for one of next year's local sporting events. The River Hamble Games is a one day sporting extravaganza to be held on 21st July 2012 organised by a committee of enthusiastic local residents. It is intended for the wider
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Pub to be prosecuted over state of kitchen
A WINCHESTER pub is being prosecuted for having an allegedly dirty kitchen. The company that runs the William Walker, on The Square, has been charged with seven breaches of food hygiene regulations and two of the health and safety at work act. The allegations
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Thief strikes at city centre home
A BURGLAR ran off with an iPhone and laptop after being disturbed during a break in. The 58-year-old victim found the intruder in his flat in Bugle Street, Southampton, on the morning of December 6. Call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on
