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Car hits barrier on busy Hampshire road
A CRASH has partially blocked one of Hampshire's busiest roads this evening. A car struck the central barrier on the westbound A31 near Ringwood at about 7.25pm. The outer lane near The Fish Inn is shut as emergency services attend the scene. Police
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Gang jailed for city centre kidnapping - VIDEO
A GANG was today jailed for kidnapping a man from a city centre car park. Mohammed Musa, 22, Joshua Folorunso, 22, and Pritpal Singh, 21 - all admit snatching Abdul Ibrahim from Tower Street car park on January 12. Ringleader Folorunso was
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Ed’s Easy Diner, Southampton
ED’s Easy Diner does what it says on the tin. Perched at the top of the West- Quay Centre’s atrium, it’s decked out as a retro American diner and looks like fun. Whether you’re taking a young family, or just feeding the big kid inside you, it’s
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Pair arrested after knifepoint robbery
Two people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery involving a knife at a petrol station in Brockenhurst. At around 3pm on bank holiday Monday, May 27, a man entered the Esso Service Station on Sway Road. He managed to get behind
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Waking Up From The Winchester Dream
Sue and Tony Whyman started the Childhood's Dream toy shop around the same time as we opened Your Life Your Style. Like us, they had the ambition of supplying the kind of hand crafted design-led products that you can't get on Winchester High Street
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Search for woman after cash lost in newsagent's
Editor's note: Police have apologised to the woman in the CCTV. Read the full story here. THIS is the woman police want to talk to about the theft of money at a Hampshire shop. A customer at McColls newsagents in Milford Road, Lymington, opened
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Hants offer Saints fans a t20 discount
Saints have been offered the chance to give their season-ticket holders a discount to Hampshire's Friends Life t20 matches. Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove has revealed that Pompey season-ticket holders will be given a discount on a five-match
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Brasserie Blanc, Winchester
I WAS at once embarrassed. Who after all visits the restaurant of one of the world’s top French chefs, orders lamb and asks for mint sauce? The manager at Brasserie Blanc in Winchester smiled, explained politely they didn’t get many requests for
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Search for pensioner's engagement ring after possible theft
AN ELDERLY WOMAN'S 62-year-old engagement ring is at the centre of a police investigation. Police believe whoever stole or found the ring may have now sold it. The ring was a tight fit on the 81-year-old woman’s finger, but sometime between
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Hants rained off at The Ageas Bowl
The first day of Hampshire's LV County Championship match against Gloucestershire has been called off without a ball bowled, folloiwng persistent rain at The Ageas Bowl.
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Hillier in maiden TT win
James Hillier celebrated a stunning week at Isle of Man TT with some fantastic results including a great win in the lightweight race and only narrowly missing out on a podium in the illustrious Senior TT. The highlight for the Quattro Plant Kawasaki
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The Hobler Inn, Boldre
IT may be owned by a company called Alcatraz, but this is one place from which no-one ever wants to escape. Despite having a major facelift several years ago The Hobler Inn has retained its old-fashioned charm, thanks to its low ceilings, timber
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Lambert backs University research
Rickie Lambert has backed a major new initiative aimed at understanding why some sports injuries develop into debilitating osteoarthritis in later life. Researchers at the University of Southampton are part of the £3m Arthritis Research UK Centre
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Youngsters helped at drop-in
YOUTH workers are holding twice-weekly drop-in sessions at the St Anne’s Neighbourhood Centre in Warrys Close, Hythe. Representatives from the Handy Trust are available to help young people who need help and advice. They are also able to assist
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Village ready for festivities
A HAMPSHIRE village is gearing up for its summer extravaganza. Swanmore Festival will see six days of events including music, flower shows, competitions and tea parties during the last week in June. The fun starts on the evening of Tuesday,
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Police team's move up for discussion
PLANS to move an Isle of Wight Safer Neighbourhoods Team from its current location in the town are set to be discussed at a public meeting next Wednesday. The meeting, which is due to take place at Yarmouth Church of England Primary School, aims
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A night with The Farm - Peter Hooton chats ahead of Isle of Wight Festival
AFTER reforming in 2011, legendary Liverpool band The Farm are gearing up for an unforgettable campers only evening at Isle of Wight Festival on Thursday. They join pals The Happy Mondays in The Big Top to entertain those getting the party started
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Judge charged over Huhne speeding affair
ONE of the country's most prominent black woman judges has been charged with perverting the course of justice in connection with the case of former Eastleigh MP Chris Huhne and his estranged wife Vicky Pryce. Constance Briscoe is accused of two
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Top cardiac expert's "regret" over decision to delay heart changes
ONE OF the country’s top heart experts has spoken of his “regret” over the decision to delay plans to children's heart surgery. Southampton consultant cardiologist Professor Huon Gray said a delay in implementing changes was “a matter of regret
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Match of the day!
HE can usually be found tying defenders up in knots on the football field. But ex-Saints star Nathan Dyer swapped the pitch for getting hitched when he said “I do” to his Hampshire fiancée. The former St Mary’s winger, 25, was surrounded by
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Our colourful herd is ready to go!
THEY ARE ready for the stampede. A total of 58 mini rhinos revealed their new looks with the help of sailors from HMS Collingwood at Marwell Wildlife this week as they prepared to take part in the Go! Rhinos public art extravaganza. The smaller
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Suspended jail term for attack
A SOUTHAMPTON roofer jumped to the wrong conclusion when he saw his girlfriend’s face covered in blood and thought she had been attacked by another man with whom they had been drinking. So Lewis Clay punched him three or four times to the face.
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New setback for £135m Silver Hill shops scheme
A CONTROVERSIAL £135m scheme to rebuild a Hampshire city centre is facing a fresh setback. Eric Pickles, Secretary of state for Communities and Local Government, approved a compulsory purchase order (CPO) in March to allow developers to secure
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Catalyst for name change
A BUILDING on the University of Southampton’s Highfield campus is being renamed today in honour of an African charity. Building 19 in Cobham Terrace will be renamed the Cameroon Catalyst Building in honour of the Southampton-based charity Cameroon
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Host of bouquets for TV's Hyacinth
WHO better to launch Winchester Cathedral’s Symphony of Flowers festival than a women named Hyacinth Bucket? Actress Patricia Routledge, who played the character in TV comedy Keeping Up Appearances, officially opened the event which will see thousands
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Burger chain given green light for drive-through
Controversial plans for a new McDonald's restaurant and drive-thru in a Hampshire town have today been given the go-ahead. Civic chiefs have approved an application to inject new life into Totton town centre by transforming a derelict site that
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Free health checks in bid to cut early death toll
THOUSANDS of people across Southampton are to get free health checks from GPs after it was revealed that the city had a “shocking” number of early deaths due to bad living. The Daily Echo reported yesterday that the city is a hotspot for premature
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Healthy schools celebration
HAMPSHIRE sailing star Dee Caffari will be celebrating the healthy status of 14 Southampton schools and early years centres on Friday. Pupils from each school will gather at Freemantle and Shirley Community Centre to share their views on what makes
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Woman admits 'bomb' claim
A WOMAN who is being treated in a special hospital has admitted phoning Southampton police to claim that there was a bomb in her home. Brenda Burton, 32, pleaded guilty at Winchester Crown Court to communicating false information. Judge Keith
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Council tax prison bid is adjourned
ATTEMPTS to jail a Winchester woman for non-payment of council tax have been adjourned for two months. The city council is seeking to have Heather Turvey imprisoned after she failed to pay the tax and legal costs of £7,560.03 for the period June
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Pensioner jailed for attacking woman
A PENSIONER from a village near Alresford has been jailed for attacking a woman. Clive Hunt, 72, of Lymington Bottom Road, Medstead, was sentenced to 14 weeks in prison for assaulting Valerie Hunt on April 1. Magistrates in Basingstoke said
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Hooded man pointed gun at victim's head
A SOUTHAMPTON woman answered a knock on her front door late at night and was confronted by a hooded man pointing a gun at her head and telling her: "I know what you have been doing." Terrified Kay Moss shut the door on him and then crawled to her
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Drop-in sessions over Navitus Bay wind farm proposals
The public is being invited to attend a series of informal drop-in sessions to talk to the Navitus Bay team about its controversial proposals for an offshore wind park off the Dorset and Hampshire coast and to the west of the Isle of Wight. The
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MP to help at wildlife haven
A HAMPSHIRE MP will be as busy as a bee in a bid to bolster a wildlife haven. Caroline Dinenage, who represents Gosport, will join volunteers of Gosport & Fareham Friends of the Earth on Saturday, June 22, to create a habitat for local bees
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One-day census uncovers rare species living in the New Forest
Rare species of moth, bat and plant have been discovered in the New Forest National Park during a 24-hour census of wildlife. Enthusiasts were joined by a host of experts in this year’s BioBlitz, organised by the New Forest National Park Authority
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Two ponies die after New Forest road accidents
Another two ponies have died in road accidents in the New Forest. A skewbald mare was killed in a collision with a vehicle on the B3078 at Black Gutter, between Bramshaw and Godshill. In a separate incident a bay mare was badly injured at Picket
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Man charged over alleged assault on four police officers
A MAN has been charged with assaulting four police officers following an incident at the pub Alfies, The Broadway, Winchester, on Saturday night. Thomas Pigford, 22, of Middle Road, Southampton, is also accused of two offences of actual bodily
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Royal College of Nursing 'not surprised' by investigation into A&E waiting times
The launch of an investigation into accident and emergency waiting times at a Southampton hospital has “not surprised” the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Bosses at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are to face tough questions
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Power restored after blackout
ELECTRICITY has been restored to more than 1,700 homes this morning after a power cut in two Hampshire communities. A fault in the high voltage network is believed to have been behind the blackout in Eastleigh and Chandler's Ford, which started
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Southampton pub to close for revamp
The Stile pub, in University Road, Southampton, will call last orders on June 16 ahead of a £95,000 overhaul. The pub will then reopen as a John Barras pub.
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Funeral set for athlete Donna Hartley-Wass
THE funeral of former Southampton athlete Donna Hartley-Wass is expected to take place a week today. Friends from Southampton will make the journey to Barnsley to say their goodbyes to the 58-year-old, who died suddenly on Friday as she sunbathed
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14-hour wait for food for care home residents
RESIDENTS at a Hampshire care home faced waits of up to one hour and 40 minutes after calling for help, while others may have gone without food or drink for 14 hours, a report has revealed. Staffing levels were “not sufficient” to meet the needs
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Children's heart unit's future in balance once again
SOUTHAMPTON bosses have reassured families that they will continue to get top quality care despite the uncertainty hanging over the future of children’s heart surgery. Dr Michael Marsh thanked patients and their families for their support throughout
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Royalty set to name cruise ship
The eyes of the world will be on Southampton when royal mum-to-be the Duchess of Cambridge officially names the latest international cruise ship in Southampton tomorrow. Newspapers, television and radio stations from around the globe have all been
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The Rumour Mill - Wednesday June 12
The Daily Echo brings you a round-up of the transfer rumours and gossip making headlines in today's newspapers... Tottenham are keen on signing Calgiari’s Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan, who has been linked with Saints (Daily Mail). Paris
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Ramírez helps Uruguay get back on track
Gastón Ramírez helped Uruguay get their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track last night, as they beat Venezuela 1-0 away from home. The Saints attacker played the first 59 minutes of the match, in Puerto Ordaz, as Uruguay won for the first
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Rampaging bull causes chaos
WITH six officers trying to capture their culprit, it had all the hallmarks of a hot pursuit. But this chase surely ranked as one of the more unusual incidents registered in the police log. For the culprit on the run was none other than a black
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Thieves steal £1,200 from pensioner as she shopped with grandson
THIEVES stole £1245 from an elderly woman as she shopped with her six-year-old grandson, police have revealed. Officers have today stepped up the hunt for the thieves who targeted the 77-year-old woman. It happened after she was in The Works
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Win could get Lynch TV date
Winchester light-welterweight Steve Lynch has been told he could get a TV date if he picks up another win in Portsmouth this weekend. Lynch has signed up with manager Mickey Helliet who is hoping to tie up a deal with a television channel and has
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Hyacinth "Bouquet" Bucket opens flower festival
WHO better to launch Winchester Cathedral’s Symphony of Flowers festival than a women named Hyacinth "Bouquet" Bucket? Actress Patricia Routledge, who played the character in TV comedy Keeping Up Appearances, officially opened the event which will
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Cyclist hurt in crash with lorry
A cyclist has been hurt in a crash with a lorry in Hampshire this morning. Emergency services are currently at the scene of the accident with happened about 6.35am. South Central Ambulance Service sent a rapid response vehicle and an ambulance
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Clyne left 'a broken man' after England Under-21 Euro exit
SAINTS star Nathaniel Clyne took to Twitter after last night’s latest England under-21 defeat. The right-back tweeted "I'm a broken man get me home" after England suffered a third successive European Championship group defeat, this time 1-0 to hosts
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Ship bound for Solent was overloaded when it sank killing six
A cargo vessel was heavily overloaded and had been subject to ''cost-cutting measures'' when it sank off the British Isles, killing six crew members, an investigation has found. The Russian-crewed Swanland, which sailed under a Cook Islands flag
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Driver ploughs into pumps at Hampshire petrol station
THERE were dramatic scenes this morning after a car crashed into fuel pumps at a Hampshire petrol station. Fire crews rushed to the Texaco garade after reports that the crash had started a fire at the station at The Bridges, Ringwood.
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D-Day for children's heart unit in Southampton
THE fate of children’s heart surgery in Southampton will finally be decided today. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt will make his long-awaited announcement on how many of ten centres scattered around England will close. Among the ten is Southampton
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MP visits new water treatment works
SOUTHAMPTON Test MP Alan Whitehead visited a Southern Water treatment works to see the progress of a major upgrade. The company is investing £25 million at Millbrook Wastewater Treatment Works, in the Western Docks, Southampton. The project
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Suspended jail term for attack
A SOUTHAMPTON roofer jumped to the wrong conclusion when he saw his girlfriend’s face covered in blood and thought she had been attacked by another man with whom they had been drinking. So Lewis Clay punched him three or four times to the face.
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Blackfield want Feeney
SYDENHAMS Premier champions Blackfield & Langley are on the trail of Totton & Eling’s prolific marksman Craig Feeney. Watersiders’ boss Ashley Vickers has confirmed that his right-hand man Glenn Burnett has met the former Fawley AFC striker
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Ipswich put £4m pricetag on Cresswell
Aaron Cresswell would cost in excess of £4m should Saints or any other side try to tempt Ipswich into selling one of their rising stars. Saints have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old left back, who has also attracted firm interest from
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Funding boost to battle crime
CRIME reduction schemes across Hampshire will be boosted by additional funding released by the county’s police and crime commissioner. Simon Hayes, police and crime commissioner for Hampshire, has created the protecting people and places fund to
