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Naked Rambler to stand trial charged with breaching Asbo
The ''naked rambler'' will stand trial today accused of breaching an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo) banning him from being naked in public. Stephen Gough, 53, of Chamberlayne Road, Eastleigh, who denies the charge, is alleged to have breached
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Wheater fires Hants to victory
IF there were any doubts as to whether Adam Wheater should be in Hampshire’s Friends Life t20 side, he may well have settled them tonight. The wicketkeeper-batsman inspired Hampshire to 277-8 with a magnificent 70 from only 41 balls, to set up an eighth
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Sisi helps England to Junior World Cup final
Totton's David Sisi helped England win a dramatic Junior Rugby World semi-final against New Zealand in France tonight - to set up a Northern Hemisphere final. England won a thriller 33-21 against the 'Baby Blacks' and will now play Wales in the final
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We are facing hard choices over energy
WE have had some interesting articles relating to the large land areas being covered with solar panels and wind farms to provide a source of energy. Residents are getting angry because their views of the countryside and coast are being ruined by
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Thank-you for helping diabetes research
I AM writing to say thank you to all your readers who did something during Diabetes Week to help make life better for people who have diabetes or are at risk of developing it. The focus of this year’s Diabetes Week was scientific research and people
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Are ditches to blame for rise in animal fatalities?
THE number of New Forest animal fatalities seems to be up this year. Could this be in some degree due to the ditches installed last autumn? These were put in to save verge erosion by parking cars, rather than for drainage. (Although there has been
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Plenty of ideas for former boating lake
I OBJECT to the planning application regarding development of the former boating lake site at Southampton Sports Cente. I suggest we develop a rockery-like hill. It could be landscaped with seating for all ages. It could have a water feature, water
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Need to explore energy questions
RE Green energy – it is actually moving on apace. However we do need to invest in the products before it improves to the next step – otherwise how will companies do the research and development? Oil and gas have hit their peak in research and develpment
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Think before referendum
I HOPE Southampton City Council will think very carefully before embarking on a referendum for fluoridation. The people have already spoken, and all councils involved have made their position clear. No one wants it – except a dwindling group
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Minerva ‘thank you’
A BIG thank you for the Daily Echo’s part in organising the competition to visit the “Minerva” cruise ship in Portsmouth. I was one of the lucky contestants whose name was selected and my husband and I had a memorable morning on the ship, with
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Welcome Connect-ion
WITH all the undoubted problems which will be experienced following the cuts to bus routes starting next month, I was very pleased to hear that our campaign to save the Westwood Road route has been successful. Along with the residents and in particular
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Amazed by claims of car damage by ‘pro-bus’ folk
I READ with amazement the letter published on June 6 regarding the no.9 bus service through the Kings Ride Estate. I am not surprised that the writer of this letter wished to hide under a cloud of anonymity. The letter states that ‘there has even
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Cutlery would cut the grass better
WHILE driving around various areas in Southampton, I was stunned by how badly the council have just cut – well, hacked – at the grass . I could have done a better job with a knife and fork. So much for having a nice city live in. Whoever cuts
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Different rules for naked cyclists?
I HAVE always considered, that there are two sets of rules, for most issues, this has been proved once again, with naked bike riders, riding through Southampton, while the naked rambler is forever being put in prison. Pray advise me why and what
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Better future for UK fishing communities
YOUR readers, especially those whose livelihoods depends on the fishing industry in our ports in the South-East will be delighted to learn of our recent success in negotiating a deal on the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) which will ensure a better future
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Will new man Dave reverse charges?
NOW we have a new cabinet member for Health and Adult Social Care in Southampton, will Councillor Dave Shields reverse the Labour Council hikes in charges to the frail, elderly and disabled? These care charges will leave some elderly people paying
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Bus plight is worse when you have none!
YOU have been featuring the plight of people in and around the Southampton area having fewer buses. At least they have got some! Where I live, we went from a two-hourly service, which ran between Bournemouth to Southampton. Now we have none at
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Donna will be sadly missed
I was shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of Donna Hartley-Wass last week. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Donna. She was a lovely lady and her sporting achievements should never be forgotten. Rest in peace Donna,
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What’s the cost of wardens?
ONE way Southampton City Council could save money is not send wardens to outlying districts after 6pm. One night I saw three wardens booking cars at Bitterne Park Triangle at 8pm. This week I saw a sole warden examining cars at 9pm at the Triangle
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Lost markings are a scandal
I recently cycled over the New Forest from Linwood to cross Ocknell Plain towards Fritham. I was surprised to find a new surface to the road, of the grainy type that we cyclists know costs us 2- 3mph off our speed for the foreseeable future, with
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Cruel festivals
MANY people will soon be taking breaks and holidays abroad. I would like to ask that should you go to countries where they have festivals involving animal cruelty to avoid going to the festival. Many states of the United States hold rattlesnake
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Evidence of global warming accumulates
I CAN understand the reticence in accepting global warming exists and scepticism in regards to any figures published from Government departments, Mr McCarthy of Hedge End may have. It is, however, very intelligent scientists that model climate
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Thank you, Echo!
ON behalf of both my husband and myself I would like to thank the Daily Echo for giving us the opportunity through a recent Daily Echo competition of having a superb day including lunch on the new Royal Princess, pictured. All was superb. Thank
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It’s a puzzling attitude
THE attitudes of the British middle classes are puzzling in the extreme. Middle-class “professional” people are very happy to donate to animals and Africa, and sit on the boards of charities, but when it comes to supporting their out-of-work neighbour
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Uplifting spirit
CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved in organizing the Ejector Seat festival, pictured. It was also a real bonus not having to travel to another town to see good live outdoor music. Let’s see more of these festivals and get some uplifting spirit
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City must choose tourism or industry
ONE or two letters, objecting to a sulphur plant in Southampton, have suggested it should be at Fawley! I would like to point out that many people live and own houses in Fawley and surrounding areas. It is bad enough that the Waterside now has
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Contenders line up for England job
The departure of Stuart Pearce as England Under-21s manager leaves the Football Association with an important decision to make. Here, Echo Sport looks at the early contenders to succeed the former international full-back. GARETH SOUTHGATE The
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Man charged over death of teenager
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a crash in which a Hampshire teenager was killed. Sixteen-year-old Payton Sparks, form Botley Drive, Havant, died at the scene of the crash. It happened on the B2149 at
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Peppa Pig site hacked
An investigation has been launched after Internet hackers posted offensive messages on the Facebook page of one of Hampshire's most popular children's attractions. Peppa Pig World's Facebook page has been targeted by unknown hackers who have posted
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Police boss candidate could face prosecution over alleged fraud
MICHAEL Mates, the Conservative candidate at the elections for Hampshire Police Commissioner last autumn, is facing the prospect of being prosecuted for electoral fraud. The police have sent a file to the Crown Prosecution Service following a six-month
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Pearce to leave England U21 post
Stuart Pearce was today informed by the Football Association he will not be kept on as England Under-21s manager. The former international full-back was appointed to the post in 2007 and led the Young Lions to four successive European Championship
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Rare Titanic artefacts back on show in Southampton
A TITANIC exhibition featuring rare and previously unseen artefacts has returned to Southampton. Visitors to the exhibition, Titanic Honour and Glory, will get to see china dinner plates from the ship, letters written on board, a fountain pen belonging
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Saints linked with Stoch swoop
Saints have been linked with a move for exciting Slovakian winger Miroslav Stoch. The 23-year-old, who plays for Fenerbache, has been widely reported in the Turkish media as having met with Saints officials to discuss a possible move to St Mary
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League announce anniversary fixtures
The Football League has announced six special league fixtures to be played on the opening weekend of next season to mark its 125th anniversary. The six matches - two in each division - will feature some of the founder members of the world's first
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Popular bed race to make return to Romsey Carnival
Carnival Committee is reviving a favourite event from yesteryear – the bed race. The race will take place on July 16 and a prize will also be given to the best decorated bed taking part. The race was a regular and popular part of summer carnival
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Emergency services in training exercise following mock explosion at shopping parade
A Southampton shopping parade will tomorrow be the scene of the aftermath of an explosion as part of a training exercise for emergency services. It will take place at Exford Avenue Shopping Parade in Harefield between 10am and 3pm. Crews from
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Plans to introduce community transfer asset strategy due to be decided by Southampton City Council
COMMUNITY groups could have greater powers to buy buildings and landmarks in Southampton. Plans to introduce a community transfer asset strategy were due to be decided on by the city council Cabinet today. The plans would allow the authority
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City Fairness Commission plans to fight 'social evils' in Southampton
A LIVING wage could be introduced in Southampton if council chiefs back a new initiative. The city council’s cabinet will vote today to back the establishment of a Fairness Commission. The commission is aimed at tackling “social evils” in society
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Dog lovers flock to annual dog show at Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton
CANINE lovers from all over the country gathered in Hampshire for an annual dog show. The Southampton and District Canine Association held the event at Royal Victoria Country Park near Netley Abbey. Dog owners entered their four-legged friends
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Drugs charge
AN Eastleigh couple were in Winchester Crown Court on cannabis charges. Louisa Miller, 38, pleaded guilty to producing the drug but her husband, 49-year-old Stuart, did not offer a plea. The couple, of Beaver Close, had their cases adjourned.
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Petrol pump sprays fuel over driver
A woman has been sprayed with petrol as she refuelled her car at a Hampshire garage. The motorist was filling up at the Texaco petrol station in Romsey Road, Ower, when the nozzle came off the pump she was using. Police say the woman was not
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Urgent repairs to cause delays
WINCHESTER residents face traffic delays from tomorrow due to engineering works. Southern Electric (SSE) will be carrying out urgent repairs to cables in Bar End Road over the next few days. A spokesman for the company said the cable had been
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Case adjourned
A SOUTHAMPTON man facing a robbery allegation had his case adjourned at Winchester Crown Court. Omar Welch, 18, of Rowlands Walk, is charged with robbing William Macauley of £15.
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Man admits carrying knife
A SOUTHAMPTON man, jailed last week for 12 weeks for assaulting a police officer, appeared at Winchester Crown Court where he admitted illegally possessing a knife in Shirley Road. Marcin Bekierz, of Mayfield Road, had sentence adjourned until July 12
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MP backs hotel’s tourism campaign
TOURISM brings in millions of pounds to the south coast every year. And a Southampton MP is backing a campaign by a major hotel chain to push tourism up the Government’s agenda and bring in more tourism money to Hampshire. Alan Whitehead says
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Bookies rate city’s culture award bid
SOUTHAMPTON is very much in the running to become the UK’s next City of Culture, according to the bookies. Ahead of an announcement on the final, four-strong shortlist this week the city’s joint bid for the 2017 title with Portsmouth is currently ranked
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Murray Walker diagnosed with cancer
Former Formula One commentator Murray Walker, from Hampshire, has been diagnosed with cancer. The 89-year-old, who lives near Fordingbridge, said that he had been diagnosed with a form of lymphatic system cancer, but said that the condition was
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Church to put on events for Refugee Week
AS part of Refugee Week Avenue St Andrews Church in Southampton is hosting an afternoon of singing, music, and puppetry and dancing on Friday. The events include a short visual theatre performance called ‘From Here to There’ which explores objects as
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Thieves steal wheelchair
A WHEELCHAIR was stolen from a Romsey restaurant. Police say the red chair, which had a British Red Cross sticker on it, was removed from The Olive Tree in Latimer Street on Friday at around 11pm.
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Bag snatched in car break-in
A WOMAN’S handbag was stolen during a car break-in at Mottisfont. Police say the 22-year-old Romsey woman returned to her boyfriend’s parked Toyoto Corollo in Spearywell Wood after going for a walk and discovered her bag containing bank cards had been
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Computers taken during house raids
Technology worth hundreds of pounds was stolen during two burglaries. Thieves broke into a house in Biddenfield Lane, Wickham, between 10.30pm on Friday and 6am Saturday, taking an Acer Aspire 5755G laptop, a Samsung RV 520-A09 laptop and a Nokia 100
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Caswe adjourned
A 25-year-old man facing two allegations of attempted robbery, had his case adjourned at Winchester Crown Court. Warren Hugh, 25, of Brookside Way, Southampton, was further remanded in custody until August 12.
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£1,000 parking permit plans to be approved
CITY council chiefs are today due to rubberstamp a scheme to introduce parking permits for people living in Southampton city centre. The permits, which will cost at least £1,000 annually, could be brought in later this year. As previously revealed
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Drug charges man remanded in custody
A SOUTHAMPTON man, who admitted four drugs charges, was further remanded in custody pending sentence. Adam Abdallah, 38, pleaded guilty at Winchester Crown Court to possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply, being concerned in the
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Antiques and craft market returning
A VINTAGE, retro, antiques and craft market will return to Southampton this weekend. Sunday’s market will take place outside WestQuay Shopping Centre after organisers deemed the first event last month a success. Organisers have held similar
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Roadworks delays
MOTORISTS using one Southampton street could face delays as a result of roadworks. The work will take place in Castle Lane from July 1 to August 9. Kerbing, block work and slabbing will be carried out on the stretch of road between Castle Way
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Ballet with Northern Soul
THE Mayflower will be presenting two shows from the world-class dance company, Northern Ballet in May 2014 as part of its new programming. Under the artistic direction of David Nixon OBE, Northern Ballet has an established reputation for creating
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REVIEW: Stepping Out, Portchester Players, Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham
Following a disparate group of eight students, their ever-patient dance instructor and sharp-tongued pianist, the play charts their progress towards a charity show performance while introducing their stories. Directed with nimble style and great
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New coffee outlet for city centre
A GLOBAL cafe giant will open a new outlet in Southampton this summer. City council planners have given Starbucks permission to open a new cafe at Town Quay Marina. The store, which will open in August, will create about 15 jobs. The company
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REVIEW: La Nona, Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margaret's Arts, Titchfield
AN elderly Argentinian grandmother with a ravenous appetite is eating her family out of house and home, both literally and figuratively – how will they survive? TFT’s latest production is a very dark, grotesque comic drama that takes a satirical
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REVIEW: Shakespeare in a Week - Love's Labours Lost, Southampton University Students Union Theatre Group
Theatre’s always a gamble, of course, but this production really hit the jackpot! Director Lydia Longman’s very serviceable condensation of Shakespeare’s “Mozartian” comedy is beautifully served by a uniformly excellent cast, 14 strong, who rehearsed
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Son denies £55,000 theft from father
A 52-year-old man was accused of stealing almost £55,000 from his father when he appeared at Winchester Crown Court. Mark Bajor faced two allegations of theft. One related to the sum of £52,514 and the other was said to be £2,060. The prosecution
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Fun levels sky-high at city kite festival
FOR once the seagulls were challenged for mastery of the skies above Southampton. The 17th annual Southampton Kite Festival saw hundreds swooping, fluttering and occasionally crashing into the ground at Lordshill Recreation Ground. They ranged
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Memorial for former Winchester MP
A MEMORIAL service will be held for former Winchester MP Rear Admiral Sir Morgan Morgan-Giles at Winchester Cathedral on Monday, June 24 at 2.30pm. Sir Morgan, who was MP from 1964 until 1979, died last month aged 98.
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Laptops taken in Fareham burglary
VALUABLE electrical goods were stolen during a burglary. Thieves stole a number of laptops, including a HP laptop, a Toshiba Satellite silver laptop and a Dell laptop in a black case when they targeted a building in Nashe Close, Fareham. Other
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Erm - wasn't it that house prices were soaring that caused the problem in the first place...
House prices are at their highest in Hampshire for the last three years. Whoopee. The average price of a family home in the county now sits at £220,000. Marvellous. Boom not bust. Only, and I hate to mention this amid the back slapping
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You can't force folk to eat salad
You can lead some folk to the salad bar, but you can’t force them to graze. OK, that’s a topsy-turvy mangling of a well-known saying, but it serves its purpose. Salad should have been upper most in the mind this week as we learnt that some
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Crowds go Wild at show filming in animal park
A CHILDREN’S TV show was broadcast live from the New Forest Wildlife Park. Dozens of local youngsters were invited to be the cheering audience on the CBBC programme Wild, and watch the presenters Naomi Wilkinson and Tim Warwood meet various animals
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Algerian asylum seeker in dud passport bid
AN asylum seeker used a dud passport in the hope of obtaining a national insurance number, Winchester Crown Court heard. Soufyane Bouamra, a 26- year-old Algerian, of Derby Road, Southampton, admitted possessing an identity document with false
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Lorry stuck under bridge
THIS is the dramatic moment a lorry became stuck under a city centre bridge. The lorry is lodged under central bridge in Royal Crescent Road, Southampton. Police are currently on scene working out how to remove the vehicle. The incident
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'We lost 20 stone between us!'
They are the three super slimmers who have lost 20 stones in just 18 months. Here Rebecca Whiteway, her mum Debbie and best friend Sam Norman share their stories of their remarkable weight losses. Rebecca Whiteway SHE is the remarkable
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BLOG: Gary Hunt on his bid for a fourth World Cliff Diving title
SOUTHAMPTON’S cliff diving star Gary Hunt is aiming to win his fourth successive Red Bull World Cliff Diving title in 2013. The former Commonwealth Games competitor is currently preparing for the second event of this year’s series in Denmark this
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Southampton man admits assault and theft
A SOUTHAMPTON man was further remanded in custody for sentence after admitting assault and theft charges. John Egan, 24, of Barters Close,Millbrook, pleaded guilty at Winchester Crown Court to a racially aggravated case of causing actual bodily
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Raymond off to fast start in British Amateur
Neil Raymond’s bid to add the British Amateur Championship to his list of prestigious titles is off to a flying start. The Corhampton player, fresh from his victory in the St Andrews Links Trophy, looks to have comfortably cruised through the stroke
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Two in court on burglary charges
TWO men accused of conspiring to carry out an aggravated burglary appeared at Winchester Crown Court where they had their case adjourned until July 12. Samuel Boylan, 23, of no fixed abode, and Nathan Arcon, also known as Churcher, were charged
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False benefit claim woman pleads guilty
A SOUTHAMPTON woman ripped off the state for more than three years over benefit claims. Joanne Gale, 36, of Rossington Avenue, Bitterne Manor, pleaded guilty at Winchester Crown Court to two charges of failing to disclose a change of circumstance
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Star dropping Clash songs into TV show
PUNK rock and the peace of the British countryside may not appear the likeliest of bedfellows. But Hampshire wildlife presenter Chris Packham has brought them together. He managed to drop 70 song titles by legendary punk band The Clash into
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Protect our children from porn
“PROTECT our children from porn.” That’s the message from one mum who is urging Hampshire shop owners to display sexually explicit magazines and newspapers out of sight of children. Lena Munday is a founding member of Child Eyes, a mums campaign
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Top model shares her fitness tips
She is one of the most recognisable glamour models in the world appearing in everything from FHM to Playboy. But now Louise Glover specialises as an fitness competitor, sports model, studies fitness & is set to compete with WBFF (World Bodybuilding
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Mum admits drink-driving with kids in the car
A MUM was three times over the drink-drive limit when she was involved in a late night crash with her three children in her car, a court heard. Hairdresser Alison Norris, 45, put the youngsters – aged ten, eight and five – in the car wearing their
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The Rumour Mill - Tuesday June 18
The Daily Echo's look at the latest football rumours, including plenty about a former Saints boss... Alan Pardew is ready to tell his Newcastle paymasters and the club's new director of football, Joe Kinnear, that he remains in sole control of
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Residents kept awake - by rattling manhole covers
THEY are being driven round the bend by things that go bump in the night. Now sleep deprived neighbours in Southampton could take drastic action over the rattling manhole covers they say are making their lives a nightmare. Residents in Newtown
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Jacobs: Justin is the best I've seen
John Jacobs hailed the final-round performance of Justin Rose at the US Open as the greatest display of ball striking under pressure that he has ever seen. The revered golf coach and founding father of the European Tour watched in awe as Hampshire
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No Three Nations joy for Southampton ABC pair
Ryan Garner and Jack Hillier suffered heartbreak when they couldn’t quite bag gold in the Three Nations championships. The Southampton ABC pair, both in action in Warrington, came up just short boxing for England. Garner, pictured below, the defending
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Firefighters tackle garage blaze
AROUND a dozen fire fighters tackled a blaze that broke out in Whiteley last night. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a garage at Ibsen Close just after 8pm after reports that a car was ablaze inside. Some residents reported
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Rose hails influence of coach after US Open joy
Newly-crowned US Open champion Justin Rose has hailed the influence of coach Sean Foley following his triumph at Merion. The Hampshire star carded a final round of 70 - the lowest score of any player in the last 10 groups - to claim his first major
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Bailey: Aussie confidence is low
George Bailey admits confidence within the Australia camp is running dry following their early elimination from the Champions Trophy. Australia were knocked out of the ODI competition this evening after a 20-run defeat to Sri Lanka at the Kia Oval
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Rose backed to be world number one
Justin Rose has been backed to become the world’s number one golfer and claim a career grand slam of major titles after his victory in the US Open. The Hampshire ace recorded the biggest win of his career and wrote his name into the history books
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University praised for attracting state school pupils
THE University of Southampton has been praised for opening its doors to state school students – in stark contrast to other leading institutions. The proportion of Southampton students from non-fee paying schools rose from 80.9 per cent in 2002-
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Motorway reopens after horror crash
A HAMPSHIRE motorway has been fully reopened this morning after a horror crash that left a motorway worker with serious head injuries. Traffic was diverted off the M3 after the busy motorway was closed between junctions 12 to Chandler's Ford and
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Pony injured in crash
A NEW Forest pony was badly injured in a collision with a motorbike and had to be put down. The bay mare was wearing one of the special glow-in-the-dark collars that aim to make animals more visible at night by reflecting vehicle headlights.
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Tanvir to make one-day debut for Hampshire
Sohail Tanvir makes his one-day debut for Hampshire against Derbyshire at The Ageas Bowl tonight. The Pakistani has been included in a 12-man squad, while West Indies star Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been named in Derbyshire’s 14-man party.
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School plans extension
A SCHOOL has unveiled million pound plans for an extension as part of moves to increase its capacity by more than 100. Nightingale Primary School in Eastleigh wants to build a two-classroom extension and new entrance along with extra toilet facilities
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Thousands of children at risk from second-hand smoke
THOUSANDS of children in Hampshire are at risk of contracting life-threatening illnesses from breathing in second-hand smoke, health chiefs have warned. They said parents must quit smoking to protect infants from killer conditions such as cot death
