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Villa stunned by Bradford
Bradford produced more Capital One Cup heroics at Valley Parade tonight to see off another Barclays Premier League side in their semi-final first-leg clash with Aston Villa. Villa, who face Saints on Saturday, went 1-0 down when Bermudian striker
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Cherries sign Christchurch ace
CHERRIES boss Eddie Howe highlighted Harry Cornick’s raw potential after today completing a deal for the Christchurch hotshot. Wessex League star Cornick will be tasked with making the step into the professional ranks after putting pen to paper at
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Big Ron set for Southampton date
Former Manchester United and West Brom manager Ron Atkinson will be speaking in Southampton on Friday, March 8. ‘Big Ron’ will be the star guest at The Grand Cafe, South Western House at 12.30pm. Tickets for Lunch with Ron Atkinson are £500 for a table
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Wenger will only go for the "right players"
Manager Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal will only move in the January transfer window for the right player. The Gunners are widely expected to strengthen this month, having already started to free-up space in the squad by off-loading Moroccan striker
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Pearce hoping for solid run
England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce hopes to start a solid run of form ahead of this summer's UEFA European Under-21 Championship finals in Israel when his side face Sweden next month. The Young Lions, who have recently used Saints right back
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Village push for speed-up
VILLAGERS in Sutton Scotney have been urged to back a campaign for faster broadband in the area. Wonston Parish Council is concerned few locals have responded to a county council initiative to improve Internet speed in rural areas. The county council
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Police hunt burglar on Isle of Wight
Detectives on the Isle of Wight investigating a burglary are appealing for information. Sometime between Tuesday, December 18 and Wednesday, January 2 an address in New Road, Brading was broken into whilst the residents were on holiday. Two
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Osteoporosis meeting
Osteoporosis meeting OSTEOPOROSIS sufferers can get support and advice in Winchester. The Winchester Support Group of the National Osteoporosis Society meets at St Peter’s Pastoral Centre, Jewry Street, Winchester, on Thursday February 7, at 2pm.
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Who do you rate as Saints' best ever January signing?
WHO is the best ever January transfer window signing by Saints ? And which player is the biggest mid-season flop at St. Mary’s. The January transfer window began 10 years ago, in 2003, with £2.5m David Prutton the club’s first big January window
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Moped arson
ARSONISTS are being blamed after a moped was destroyed by fire in Southampton. Firefighters from Hightown station were called to the blaze in the car park of the Eastpoint Centre off Bursledon Road at 10.20pm on Sunday. The moped, which had no identifying
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Beckwith in to bolster Eastleigh defence
EASTLEIGH have signed former Hereford and Northampton defender Dean Beckwith from Luton Town until the end of next season. The 6ft 3in centre back is available for selection for tonight's important home fixture against Billericay Town in the Blue
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Farmers’ briefing on new bovine TB controls
CATTLE farmers in Hampshire can learn how new Government regulations on bovine tuberculosis (BTB) will affect them. The National Farmers’ Union has organised the meeting next Monday near Winchester for farmers to hear from speakers from the Animal Health
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Faith groups unite to fight controversial fluoridation plans
FAITH groups across Southampton are joining forces to battle against controversial plans to put fluoride in the water. Religious organisations from across the city are coming together at a public meeting this weekend to discuss ways of combating
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Double joy as twins are born healthy
A HAMPSHIRE couple spoke of their relief after having identical twins over Christmas. Nicola and Paul Mitchell were among five sets of parents to have twins at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital over Christmas. But they stood out among the others when
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Terry in line for Chelsea return
Chelsea captain John Terry is closing in on a first-team return and could be involved at Stoke this weekend, interim manager Rafael Benitez revealed today. The 32-year-old has not featured for the Blues since the 1-1 draw with Liverpool on November
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Search resumes after man seen jumping from bridge
POLICE have resumed the search for a man who is believed to have jumped from the Itchen Bridge last night. Eye witnesses reported seeing a man standing over the guard rails of the bridge before he was seen to jump from the Southampton landmark
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Loan agent admits theft of £33,000
A SELF-employed agent for a loan company admitted stealing more than £33,000 from the firm – minutes after denying it. Steven Angove, 47, initially pleaded not guilty to one charge of theft from Shopacheck Financial Services as well as four fraud
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Penalty raised
A WINCHESTER man who failed to turn up to do community service has been given some more. Dean Bridger, 44, of Queens Mead, Stanmore, flouted a sentence by failing to show up to work sessions on December 5, 6 and 8. So magistrates added 20 hours
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Girl rescued in tide drama
FIREFIGHTERS rescued an 11-year-old girl after she became stranded on a shingle bank. A 999 call, believed to have been made by the girl’s mother, said that the girl was stranded on the shingle bank, off Heritage Way, Gosport, and that the tide
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Is the criticism of Pathway unfair?
IT IS the issue that has caused a storm of controversy among Daily Echo readers. Families concerned about the care of elderly relatives, NHS workers and antieuthanasia campaigners have all got in touch with their views on a controversial scheme
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Approach to teenage girls investigated
POLICE are investigating a report of a man acting suspiciously towards two teenagers in Portchester. The 13-year-old girls were walking along Lonsdale Avenue when the man approached them. They were upset by his behaviour and reported the incident
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Marine denies impersonating superior officer at wedding
A Royal Marine corporal has pleaded not guilty to impersonating a superior officer by wearing a uniform and medals he was not entitled to at a wedding. The court martial hearing at Portsmouth Naval Base heard that Corporal Robert Barnett, of 40
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Three arrested after fight in library
POLICE arrested three people after a fight broke out in a Hampshire university library. Security staff at University of Southampton’s main Hartley Library detained two men until police arrived after the disturbance on Sunday afternoon, also attempting
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Flitney flits back to Gillingham
GOALKEEPER Ross Flitney has been recalled by parent club Gillingham following the completion of his second loan spell at Eastleigh. The 28-year-old former Barnet, Grays and Dover Athletic stopper made eight appearances for the Spitfires, who entertain
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Big names sign up for prestigious gathering
MANY of the south’s leading firms will be attending a prestigious business event hosted by the Daily Echo. Nearly 30 companies and organisations have signed up to exhibit at South Coast Business Works being held at the De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel
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Tributes paid to former parish clerk
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular parish council clerk and ex-Scout commissioner. Ron Townsend, who lived at Totton and was Copythorne Parish Council clerk between 1988 and 2004, died last month aged 88. Mr Townsend was also Romsey District
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Officer recalls fatal shooting on submarine
A SENIOR Navy rating has told of the terrifying moment that a crazed gunman tried to kill him on board a submarine berthed in Southampton. Chief Petty Officer David McCoy relived the ordeal during an inquest into the death of Lieutenant Commander
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Law firm is now under TEAM orders
BRITAIN’S largest network of independent recruitment agencies has selected a Hampshire commercial law specialist as the preferred legal advisor for its south region. Graeme Quar & Co, which has its head office in Fareham, was appointed by The
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15,000 homes in south have child benefit cut
HAMPSHIRE’S Conservative heartlands will be hit hard by cuts to child benefit, new figures show. The controversial decision to phase out the payment for wealthier households comes into force this week. More than 15,000 letters have been sent
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Nelsen blow for QPR
Saints’ relegation rivals QPR are set to suffer a major blow with Ryan Nelsen set to leave to take over as manager of Toronto FC in Major League Soccer. The 35-year-old has been one of the west Londoners' few shining lights this season, having
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Lego model of Tudor castle on display
It's a classic children’s toy that has recreated famous landmarks, spaceships and people. Now a Lego model of a Tudor castle has gone on display in Hampshire. The model of Basing House in Basingstoke is 1/40th its original size, is made of
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Helping to keep Wiggo and Dani in the saddle
A HAMPSHIRE technology specialist is on the road to success after being signed up to work alongside Team GB’s Olympic cycling heroes. TSG, which has its regional base at Chilworth Point in Southampton, has won a major contract to provide IT support
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Sewage lorry overturns in village
A LORRY carrying 8,000 litres of liquid sewage overturned in a Hampshire village. Fire crews battled to stop diesel from the stricken vehicle leaking onto Leckford Lane, Stockbridge. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service crews from Andover, Stockbridge
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Arrest after rape attack in Hampshire
POLICE have arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of rape after a man was attacked as he walked along a cycle path. The 43-year-old victim was walking home after a night out when he was approached by a man and sexually assaulted. The incident
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Care provider fails to safeguard users
A home care provider has been ordered to make urgent improvements after inspectors found it was failing to protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable people in its care. Both Worlds Community Interest Company, based in Southampton, received three
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Mascarenhas Stars on his Big Bash debut
DIMI Mascarenhas took the crucial wicket of Chris Gayle to ensure a memorable Melbourne Stars win on his Big Bash debut. Hampshire's T20 captain took 2-27 from his four overs as the Stars won their must-win clash against Sydney Thunder by 13 runs to
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Madagascar goes live
BASED on the much-loved DreamWorks animation, Madagascar Live opens its UK tour on the south coast this week. Join all the well-known characters for a host of original songs as well as Lord of the Lemurs King Julien’s celebrated rendition of I
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Driver jailed after refusing to give breath sample
A HAMPSHIRE man has been jailed for failing to give police a specimen of his breath. Magistrates told Neil Pickup, 44, the offence was so serious and his deliberate refusal was aggravated by previous convictions and a breach of a suspended sentence
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Join Bugsy's youth crew at The Mayflower
THE Mayflower theatre will stage its first ever Summer Youth Project this year. Organisers are looking for ten to 18-yearolds to make up the company of a production of Bugsy Malone, the culmination of a twoweek Summer Youth Project which will be
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Final Noddy Croak gig
THE final gig of Noddy Croak, featuring Stephen Burton, who is suffering from terminal cancer, will be held at The Ford Sports and Social Club in Wide Lane Eastleigh on Saturday, March 16. Stephen told his story about how he is making sure he gets
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How blinded boxer turned life around
Cassius Ellis- Young’s boxing career was dramatically ended following a horrific savage attack which resulted in him being blinded. TARA RUSSELL spoke to him about his new career ventures LIFE could not get any better. Cassius Ellis-Young
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London calling for luxury QE2?
IN HER working life she graced many of the world’s greatest locations. Now ministers are being urged to back a plan to put Southampton’s former great liner, Queen Elizabeth 2, in one of the most famous waters of all – the River Thames in London
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Is it really possible to live and work together?
Stewart Francis and Peter Hedges have been together for ten years. They opened their hairdressing salon, Slice, seven years ago and became civil partners five years ago.THE only time Stewart Francis and Peter Hedges spend away from each other is
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Attackers rob teenagers
FOUR teenagers were attacked and robbed of their mobile phones as they walked through a Southampton car park. The three 16-year-old boys, who were with a 15-year-old girl, were followed down a city centre alleyway before being attacked by the gang
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We can’t change God’s laws
FURTHER to Alan Blandford’s letter (Daily Echo December 22) I wholeheartedly agree with all he says. There are so many facets to the problem of same-sex “marriage” – the chief purpose of marriage between a man and a woman being the procreation
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Is this your card?
A Christmas card, date stamped December 20 in the Plymouth and Cornwall area, was delivered to my address. It was addressed to “Granny Osborne” with the post code SO31 7GQ. If Granny Osborne would like to contact me on 8058 6650 or 07743 695488
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No buses to match
AFTER reading the Daily Echo headline of January 3 “£400,000 bus cuts”, I see that the authority is planning to reduce the subsidy to maintain services. Did they put the plan into action on New Year’s Day? No buses in the city yet 30,000 people
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Barton Farm
HOW on earth can local councils and local people be over ruled by a ridiculous body of ‘people’ to allow 2,000 homes to be built at Abbots Barton Farm? It will not be good for Winchester. It’s bad enough trying to go through the city now.
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No complaints
I HAVE seen much anecdotal discussion of NHS failings, but in the past five years, following cancer and internal burns from radiotherapy, I cannot fault the treatment I have had, both medical and psychological. I have been treated by specialists
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Can you help our association?
THE Alton Community Centre provides community services to Alton and surrounding areas. Alton Community Association (ACA) is a registered charity with well over 90 per cent of our funding coming from our own efforts. Our principle in-house activities
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Itchen Bridge a disgrace
I HAVE just walked over Southampton’s Itchen toll bridge and it is an utter disgrace. The steps are broken, the walls covered in green slime, open ground bare and dismal, paving slabs broken,concrete black with dirt, paint work abysmal and rubbish
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Disabled man attacked and robbed
A police hunt has been launched for two men who attacked and robbed a disabled man in Hampshire. The 39-year-old was bundled to the ground and was repeatedly punched in the head before being robbed. It happened in the early hours of Saturday
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Pompey to leave Eastleigh training base
POMPEY have decided to leave their training base at Wellington Lane, Eastleigh at the end of the month in a cost-cutting measure. The League One strugglers hope to find a new site in Portsmouth. The club is battling to keep going ahead of its
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Tailbacks after accident wrecks traffic lights
MOTORISTS are being urged to avoid Burgess Road at the junction with The Avenue in Southampton after a collision between a lorry and a car. Although the accident happened just before 4am today emergency services have been unable to clear the vehicles
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Lambert: I've got two world-class keepers at Villa
ASTON Villa boss Paul Lambert insists he wouldn’t swap his two main goalkeepers for any others in the Premier League. Lambert's biggest team conundrum ahead of tonight’s Capital One Cup semi final first leg against three divisions lower Bradford
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Former Hampshire skipper fined for Big Bash bust-up
Shane Warne has been fined 4,500 Australian dollars in the wake of his nasty clash with Marlon Samuels in Sunday’s Big Bash Melbourne derby. In unprecedented scenes at the MCG, the Hampshire Cricket legend engaged in a verbal war of words with
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Dimi's shock Big Bash call-up
HAMPSHIRE veteran Dimi Mascarenhas has been named as the Melbourne Stars’ shock replacement for Sri Lankan international Lasith Malinga for today’s crucial Aussie Big Bash t20 contest against Sydney Thunder. The 35-year-old, who has played 20 one-day
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Mitchell: I'll thrive on underdog tag
Darts ace Scott Mitchell is determined to turn on the style at Lakeside as he bids to put the area on the darting map. Mitchell, from Bransgore on the edge of the New Forest, is confident he is ready to fulfil his potential on the big stage after
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Alresford on course for Sydenhams League history
ALRESFORD’S most famous sporting connection is John Arlott, the legendary cricket broadcaster, and it is known for its watercress beds – not as a footballing hotbed. But Alresford Town remain on course for their highest-ever finish after climbing
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Bumper cross-country championships field
THE cream of the south’s running talent descended on Eastleigh’s Fleming Park on Saturday, for the Saucony Hampshire Cross Country Championships. More than 600 runners went to post at the event, with the attendance boosted by 80 runners from Channel
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Alresford soar to top-three spot
ALRESFORD’S most famous sporting connection is John Arlott, the legendary cricket broadcaster, and it is known for its watercress beds – not as a footballing hotbed. But Alresford Town remain on course for their highest-ever finish after climbing
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Spitfires release defender Osei
EASTLEIGH have released defender Osei Sankofa ahead of tonight’s do-or-die clash at home to Billericay Town (7.45pm) in the Blue Square Bet South. An alarming slide of five straight league defeats has dumped the pre-season title favourites into
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Saints lose Mayuka to African Cup
Saints striker Emmanuel Mayuka has left the club to link up with the Zambia squad ahead of the African Cup of Nations. Zambia, like all other nations involved, have until January 9 to name their final squad, although it is a formality that Mayuka
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Cruel finish sees Trojans beaten
Even a ‘300 per cent’ improvement from Trojans was not enough for victory as the lowly London 1 South side lost out in cruel fashion at the weekend. Boosted by the announcement of a new coach and the return of several senior players, Trojans looked
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Saints on £20m Italian mission?
SAINTS could be set for a £20m double raid on Italian football to land Davide Astori and Philipe Coutinho. Saints have been long linked to Astori, the Cagliari centre half who is also being courted by Liverpool, in a deal worth about £10m which
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£30m investment in railway tracks around Southampton
UP TO £30m-worth of new track will be laid around Southampton as part of a £1bn package of improvements to the rail network in the south, it was revealed today. Commuters travelling between Hampshire and London are being promised more and better
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Worker admits stealing £33,000 from his firm
A SELF-employed agent for a loan company admitted stealing more than £33,000 from the firm – minutes after denying it. Steven Angove, 47, initially pleaded not guilty to one charge of theft from Shopacheck Financial Services as well as four fraud
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Itchen Bridge search called off
Emergency services will consider today whether to resume their search for a man who reportedly plunged from the Itchen Bridge. The search was called off at 11.40pm last night more than five hours after the search began. A Maritime and Coastguard
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Tributes paid to popular parish clerk and scout commissioner
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular parish council clerk and ex-Scout commissioner. Ron Townsend who lived at Totton and was Copythorne Parish Council clerk between April 1, 1988 and January 31, 2004 died last month aged 88. Mr Townsend was also
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Three arrested after fight at library
POLICE arrested three people after a fight broke out in a Hampshire university library. Security staff at University of Southampton’s main Hartley Library detained two men until police arrived after the disturbance on Sunday afternoon, also attempting
