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No England U21 joy for Clyne
SAINTS full-back Nathaniel Clyne could not help England U21s salvage some pride in the last game of their disappointing European Championship campaign. Clyne played the full 90 minutes in a 1-0 defeat at the hands of hosts Israel – a third consecutive
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Death of a legend casts a sombre shadow at Salisbury
ECHOS of Sir Henry Cecil knew no bounds at Salisbury today as the tragic death from cancer of the racing giant cast a massive shadow over the hum-drum card. Jockeys wore black arm bands and in the dying drizzle before racing they, bookmakers and
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Taylor happy with Ward-Prowse and co
England Under-20s head coach Peter Taylor has declared himself "really happy" with the squad he is working with ahead of their flight to Turkey tomorrow for the World Cup. While Taylor's players, including Saints midfielder James Ward-Prowse, have
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Tanvir included in 13-man Hants squad
Hampshire new boy Sohail Tanvir has been included in a 13-man squad for the LV County Championship match against Gloucestershire, which starts at The Ageas Bowl tomorrow. Chris Wood is also available after missing the draw against Kent with a knee
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Amateurs of the oche get opportunity to take on the big boys
NB: This event was cancelled on June 12, 2013. High-scoring amateur darts players will get the opportunity to take on some of the world’s best at the inaugural Southampton City Masters. Organisers of the event, planned for June 21 at the city
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Example in Twitter row with Southampton students
SINGER and rapper Example has hit back at students who criticised his no show at their graduation ball with a Twitter tirade. Graduation Ball Photos >> The Won’t Go Quietly artist was due to perform alongside DJ Fresh, Pendulum
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Triple contract deal for engineering consultancy
A SOUTHAMPTON engineering consultancy is celebrating after securing three ‘significant’ contracts for properties located across the south. Henderson Green, who are based at Carlton Crescent, Southampton have been selected to oversee the design
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Two more companies shortlisted for South Coast Business Awards 2013
TWO new contenders have entered the fray of the keenly-awaited South Coast Business Awards 2013. Petersfield-based ADP Security Systems Ltd has been selected from the reserve list for RSM Tenon Customer Service. Meanwhile the Smith & Williamson
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Former B&Q base ready for new tenants
THE former Hampshire home of a major business has been refurbished and is ready for new occupants. Henderson Global Investors has completed the overhaul of Hutwood Court in Chandler’s Ford, which was previously occupied by B&Q. The 50,000
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Apple takes wraps off iOS 7
Apple unwrapped the latest version of its mobile operating system yesterday, claiming that the accusations the firm didn't know how to innovate were well wide of the mark. As expected, the new OS features a redesigned look and feel, with light
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Motor business owner: Barton Farm development could cost me my livelihood
THE owner of a family business says he could lose his livelihood as a result of the Barton Farm development. Tony Hall Motors on Andover Road North has been run by Mr Hall and his wife Christine for 20 years. They say their business, which
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New golf store creates jobs
A NEW golf supermarket has swung new jobs at its new flagship Hampshire store. American Golf, Europe’s largest multi-channel retailer of golf equipment and accessories, has created four new jobs after opening a new 5,500 sq ft store in Hedge End
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Inspiring talk for business audience from former Tornado fighter pilot Mandy Hickson
AROUND 80 people in local business got inspiration from a different kind of high flyer at the seventh annual Eastleigh Business Conference. Key note speaker Mandy Hickson, a former Tornado fighter pilot, told the audience assembled at the Ageas
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Smart water helps increase security at Southern Water sites in Hampshire
Security at hundreds of Southern Water sites across the region has been beefed up thanks to an invisible security tagging system. Called SmartWater, the product has been sprayed onto generators, cables and other equipment to deter thieves.
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'Exciting times' ahead for communications firm with new funding
“EXCITING times” are ahead for a Southampton communications firm after it gained funding from a Government-backed scheme. Communications specialists Event Communication Services will change its name to Fore Solutions after the funding boost from
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Developer submits plans to turn Southampton office space into 27 flats
A DEVELOPER has handed in plans to transform office space at Capella House in Cook Street, Southampton into 27 flats. Concept Land and Property Solutions wants to divide office space at the building into 18 one-bedroom flats and nine two-bedroom
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Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage made commerce champion by PM
Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage has beeing crowned a new commerce champion by Prime Minister David Cameron. The Conservative member has been appointed as one of 12 Small Business Ambassadors as part of Mr Cameron’s new initiative to galvanise trade
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Let me go back to the warzone
HE WANTS to go back to remember the friends who never came home. Since leaving the army three years ago Peter Sherlock has been haunted by hallucinations of the day five of his friends were killed by Taliban bombs - the bloodiest day in the history
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Hampshire house prices highest for three years, says survey
HAMPSHIRE house prices have hit a three-year high according to a survey released today. But the Southampton house market has seen little change, according to estate agents. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors is reporting prices in the
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I became a top tattoo artist by practising on my own legs
AT FIRST glance his stunning works of art would be mistaken for photographs. However, on closer inspection, the portraits of the wild cats or the famous faces are in fact tattoos inked on his customers’ skin. But Eugene Rubuls, who specialises
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Boat Show sponsors transport innovative new personal water propulsion system
IT IS the sponsor of Southampton’s historic boatshow. Now Hampshire-based global logistics company PSP has made waves in Europe by supporting an innovative on-water product. WaveJet is a revolutionary personal water propulsion system from America
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Coastguard staff in work to rule
UNION members in the coastguard service in Hampshire were today starting a campaign of industrial action after claiming senior managers have gone back on an agreement to end a six-year pay dispute. Members of the Public and Commercial Services
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Are you making any of these Top 5 Security Mistakes?
Who knows better how to breach your computer security than hackers themselves? A hacker’s everyday job is to look for errors in security so they can hack your computer. We are passionate about technology and experts in ensuring online security,
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Teachers concerned about GCSE revamp
TEACHERS in Southampton say they are concerned that the proposed reform of GCSEs will disadvantage pupils. Under plans unveiled today by Education Secretary Michael Gove major changes to how the key subjects are taught have been announced.
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Flag days boost RNLI
FLAG days for the lifeboats collected more than £1,000. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution raised £1,048.97 in Winchester and £421.34 in Alresford, reported Winchester branch chairman Paula Hughes.
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I've never been to the doctors
GEORGIA Leach can’t remember the last time she was ill. In her entire life she hasn’t met her GP, has never taken an antiobiotic and has never stepped in a hospital. While most of us are well-versed in avoiding spluttering patients in doctors
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A close shave for a good cause
WHEN IT comes to fundraisers, these two Southampton shop assistants are a cut above the rest. Dean Graves, 23, and Laura Jones, 22, who both work at the Co-operative store in Millbrook, dared to have their luscious locks chopped off for The Carers
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Flight controllers in jobs axe rally
STAFF at Hampshire’s air traffic control centre will stage a demonstration in London tomorrow over fears that hundreds of jobs could be axed. European Commission bosses want to slash fees charged to airlines by the National Air Traffic Control
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In the swing of things at new garden
THERE were cheers as a new community garden in Southampton reopened following an extensive renovation. Green-fingered young people from the Prince’s Trust put in tonnes of effort to renovate the garden of St Denys Community Centre in Priory Road
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Student spared jail time following drugs charges
A STUDENT arrested for possessing thousands of pounds worth of drugs following the death of a trainee doctor has been spared a jail sentence. Alex Pearson was caught with Ecstasy, cannabis and a legal designer drug after he called an ambulance
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Bomb disposal teams called after explosives found
BOMB disposal teams have been deployed after developers found wartime devices. The devices have been called to New Street in Lymington following the discovery this morning. The Royal Logistics Corps were called to the scene where they recovered
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Day out on the water for young cancer patients
YOUNGSTERS battling cancer in Southampton got the chance to escape the hospital wards and enjoy a day out on the water. The sun beamed as children being treated at Southampton General Hospital’s Piam Brown ward hopped on board the Princess Caroline
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Duo charged after £5.2m worth of cocaine seized
TWO MEN have been charged with attempting to smuggle cocaine worth £5.2m into the UK via Hampshire. Michael Ebanks, 31, from Bromley, and Mark West, 35, from Purley, were arrested in October and April respectively. This followed a seizure of
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Free workshop for those affected by dementia
ALRESFORD company Home Instead is providing free workshops for people affected by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia at John Pearson Hall in the town on June 24 and 26 from 1.30-4.30pm. To register call 01962 736681.
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Hope and freedom in France
HISTORICALLY Rochefort – a former naval town nestled in the Poitou-Charentes region of France – has been quietly proud of its boat-building roots. The Maritime Museum is a subtle nod to its history and the palatial frontage of the Corderie Royale
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Author Cathy Cassidy to visit West Quay bookshop
BEST-SELLING children’s author Cathy Cassidy will sign copies of her new book on Saturday at Waterstone’s in WestQuay, Southampton, from 10am until 11.30am. Cathy has sold more than 1m books in the UK.
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Man charged with stabbing his former wife’s new husband
A MAN was accused of stabbing his former wife’s new husband when he appeared at Winchester Crown Court. Somalian Ibrahim Farah, 44, of Lawn Road, Portswood, Southampton, was charged with wounding Abas Omar with intent, and was further remanded
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Driver hunted after hitting pushchair
POLICE are hunting a driver who failed to stop after his car collided with a pushchair carrying two young children. A woman aged in her 30s was pushing the three-year-old and four-year-old along but had stopped on a grass verge next to a car boot
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Young dancers picked for huge show
DOZENS of youngsters were dancing on air as they were signed up to take part in a huge production. They were auditioning for the chance to appear at The Mayflower when the Jade Millington Performers return to the stage with Dance Power later this
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Angry pensioners quiz bus bosses at stormy meeting
“GET your act together.” That was the message from angry pensioners as they grilled transport chiefs after the latest bus cuts in Southampton were announced. Representatives from First and the city council attended a fiery meeting of the city
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Burglars flee after being tackled by resident
A MAN tackled two burglars in his own home, forcing them to flee empty handed. The thieves broke in to a bungalow in Blackbrook Park Avenue in Fareham only to discover the occupant was still at home. He challenged them and they ran off empty
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Give blood
NHS Blood and Transplant, is holding blood donor sessions across Hampshire on Wednesday, June 19, between 1pm and 3.30pm and 4.30pm and 7pm. To book your appointment call 0300 123 23 23.
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Axe charge
A SOUTHAMPTON man was accused of having an axe in a West End pub. William Mold, 57, of Proctor Close, was charged at Winchester Crown Court with possessing it as an offensive weapon at The Two Brothers. Bail was extended until July 22.
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Two face drugs charges
TWO Southampton people were further bailed when they appeared in court on counterfeit currency and drugs charges. Aaron Crook, 30, and Jenna Addison, 27, were accused of possessing cocaine with intent to supply, possessing £760 worth of false money
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No complaints at dimming lights
“DON’T panic.” That’s the message to Southampton residents from the deputy mayor of a town which has had its lights dimmed. Their strength has been cut by 50 per cent across County Durham to save money. With Southampton City Council looking
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Ship-shape shed wins special award
A SHIP shaped shed has been named one of the nation's best sheds. The garden galleon was entered into the Shed of the Year competition after its owner, Clare Kapma of Long Lane, Bursledon, rescued it from a derelict pub to provide extra storage
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Leaflet bid to find Gabriella
A POSTER and leaflet campaign has been launched in the latest bid to find a missing young woman from Southampton who vanished more than three weeks ago. Gabriella Montanez left her parents’ flat in Atherley Road, Shirley, at 4am on Sunday, May
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PS4 revealed by Sony at E3
SONY has finally shown off its PlayStation 4. The Japanese technology giant revealed the system at a special press conference at E3 in Los Angeles last night. The angled-looking machine will be priced at £349 in the UK (€499, $499), undercutting
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Britain should be proud of its contribution to the EU
With loud voices calling for Britain to leave the European Union it's time to nail my colours to the mast. I strongly support Britain's membership. The EU is good for British jobs, good for British influence in the world, and good for our environment
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Find out more about change to benefits
YESTERDAY Disability Living Allowance (DLA) was scrapped for new claims by disabled people aged 16 and over and replaced by a new disability benefit called the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Existing DLA claimants aged 16 or above will start
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Supervision needed to clean up service area
WITH reference to the letter (Echo, June 3) about the litter at Ower service area, I often have met drivers at the lorry park to hand over documents and the litter problem is truely appalling. If I have to wait for any time for the truck to arrive
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We enjoyed SeaCity museum
I HAVE read with interest the letter from Phil Woodward (Letters, June 6) regarding the new Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth. Whilst this looks fantastic and I do agree with some of his comments regarding what Southampton has to offer, I do not agree
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Belting out a lullaby is simply hitting all the wrong notes
I HAVE been known to sing – probably not too fortunate for those who are within earshot – but basically I can carry a tune. If you listen to famous singers you find they interpret songs, some they sing softly almost like a lullaby, other songs
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Park name
RE Councillor Jeremy Moulton’s letter and a new name for the former Civil Service Ground in Malmesbury Road, Southampton, can I put my offer in the ring (or hat) and suggest “Malmesbury Park”? J DOE, Romsey.
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Turbines can have a majestic beauty
I HAVE read with interest the correspondence about the possible wind turbine site at Bullington Cross. My wife and I have for many years enjoyed going to stay in the tranquil and beautiful environment of our small stone cottage in the lovely rolling
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Mean-spirited, just like Oxford Uni
ALL four contributions on the subject of how Oxford University might honour Margaret Thatcher (Letters, June 3) were small-minded and mean-spirited, just like her old university’s treatment of the former Prime Minister when it voted against her receiving
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'Gringo chief' Michael's Amazon paradise hit by termites
IT’S a peaceful jungle paradise far from the madding crowd. But an enchanting rainforest retreat deep in the Amazon Basin is on the brink of collapse after an invasion of one of Mother Nature’s tiniest creatures. Last night the settlement’s
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From the tardis to the theatre - Dr Who Colin Baker in Anvil panto
DR Who fans will be in for a treat as the sixth incarnation of The Doctor appears in pantomime in Hampshire this year. Tickets are now on sale for The Anvil’s Aladdin, starring Colin Baker as the wicked Abanazar. He will be joined by Channel
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Aspiring bands rock at Ejector Seat Arts Festival
A VIBRANT festival formed a launch pad for new bands and aspiring singers dreaming of future stardom. Nearly 2,000 revellers went to the Ejector Seat Arts Festival in Palmerston Park when the free gig returned after a twoyear break. More than
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The Rumour Mill - Tuesday June 11
The Daily Echo's look at the newspaper transfer rumours, including plenty of Saints left back specualtion... Saints have been linked with a move for Ipswich left back Aaron Cresswell (Daily Mirror) Manchester United boss David Moyes will target
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From solicitor to Bollywood glamour
BINA Nanavati had a big Indian wedding to go to and wanted to wear something special. With a good sari costing around £300, she thought she would try to hire one rather than spending hundreds of pounds on something she would only wear a couple
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Aussie chief is not happy with Hampshire
CRICKET Australia manager Pat Howard admits Hampshire’s decision to release George Bailey is “disappointing”. Hampshire manager Giles White revealed that Sohail Tanvir will be the county’s only overseas player during their defence of the Friends
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Rafa keen on Saints target Astori
RAFA Benitez’s Napoli have joined the race for Saints target Davide Astori. The 26-year-old Cagliari defender has attracted interest from Saints in the past. And the fact the club are in the market for another centre half this summer – they only have
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Ramirez: I'm happy to stay a Saint
Gaston Ramirez has declared himself happy at Saints in the face of continued interest from Fiorentina. The 22-year-old enjoyed an up and down first season at St Mary’s following his club record £12m move last summer, and had been linked with a move back
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Yoshida to get well-earned rest
Maya Yoshida is expected to be given extra time off to recover before pre-season training at Saints this summer as he finds himself in the midst of potentially five years without a proper break from football. The Saints and Japan centre half has
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Hundreds of students celebrate with graduation ball
HUNDREDS of students added the finishing touches to their student careers by stepping out in style for the annual University of Southampton graduation ball. Flocking in fancy frocks and strutting in smart suits, the undergraduates rounded on Southampton
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Services to run a drill at area’s biggest fire risk
IT has long been a Hampshire town’s biggest eye-sore – but also its biggest fire risk. Hundreds of thousands of old tyres have been dumped at the former Ashfield mill outside Romsey. Now fire crews and the police are joining local authorities
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Shock of 13,000 early deaths across Hampshire
THE HEALTH Secretary today condemned the “shocking” number of early deaths caused by bad living in Southampton - compared to the rest of Hampshire. Jeremy Hunt said the huge gulf in death rates from the “four major killers” - cancer, heart disease
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Lowest paid staff could have wages raised
CIVIC chiefs in Eastleigh are considering upping the wages of their lowest paid employees as part of a nationwide anti-poverty campaign. Members of the borough council are being asked to consider bumping hourly rates up to a minimum of £7.45 by
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Speed checks planned for ‘dangerous’ route
HIGHWAY chiefs are planning to carry out speed checks on an “increasingly dangerous” road that has seen a spate of accidents, including two fatalities. Gym instructor Gary Lewis, 22, of Park Close, Marchwood, was cycling along Jacobs Gutter Lane
