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Hants win t20 opener
Perhaps inspired by the presence of Sir Garfield Sobers, Michael Carberry ensured Hampshire’s defence of the Friends Life t20 title got off to the best possible start at The Ageas Bowl last night. West Indies legend Sobers, a guest of
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Burridge handed local derby in SEPL T20 semi-finals
Burridge will face arch local rivals Sarisbury Athletic in the Southern Electric twenty20 Cup semi-finals on Sunday week, July 7. Giant killers New Milton are drawn away to favourites South Wilts in the other tie. It means that at least one Division
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Ex-Bashley star hits maiden first-class ton - against Australia!
Somerset's former Bashley star Chris Jones stunned Australia with his maiden-first-class century, today. Nick Compton showed he will not give up an Ashes place without a fight by scoring 81 off the on the opening day of the tour match at Taunton
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Bid to turn disused Hampshire military camp into village green
Campaigners who want to turn a disused military camp in "extremely beautiful" downland into a village green were at the High Court today as the landowners engaged in a legal battle with the local planning authority. Barbara Guthrie, from Winchester
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Convicted burglar claims human rights were breached
A convicted burglar with a history of violence claimed that one of his human rights was breached when a civil court judge concluded that anti-social behaviour at his home was unacceptable. John Boyd, who lived in Winchester and now resides in Bradford
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Four arrested after hampshire drug raids
SIMULTANEOUS raids were carried out by officers today as Hampshire police continues its relentless drive to reduce drug related violence. Four people have been arrested following a series of drugs warrants in Southampton and the New Forest.
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Windfarm firm earmark Solent control centre
THE developers of a proposed wind park planned for the Solent have today earmarked three potential sites for their control centre. Navitus Bay Development Ltd - a joint venture between Eneco and EDF - have submitted a planning application for a
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Hunt for Good Samaritan after woman beaten in front of kids
POLICE are looking for the Good Samaritan who rushed to the aid of a woman who was being attacked in Southampton. Officers want to speak to the man who stepped in to help the 26-year-old victim who was being beaten by another woman in front of
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Chutney has rivals in pickle at Salisbury
Salisbury winners are meat and drink for Richard Hannon and Richard Hughes and Chutney took her turn in the British Stallion Studs EBF Ashbrittle Stud Maiden Fillies' Stakes this afternoon. After showing some promise on her debut at Newmarket, Chutney
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Saints move would be good for Wanyama, says Celtic boss
Celtic manager Neil Lennon admits Victor Wanyama’s proposed transfer to Saints has reached a stand-off but that the move would be a good one for the midfielder. The Scottish side have accepted a reported £12m bid from Saints for the 21-year-old
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Hunt for missing Hampshire woman
Police are making an appeal for information about a missing vulnerable woman. Officers are increasingly concerned for the welfare of Barbara Jones, aged in her 60s, from Gosport. She has not been seen since yesterday evening. Barbara is
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Supporters in fear for club
REGARDING AFC Totton “members’ liability”. Post-season has seen a series of meetings for members where proposals have been put forward, accepted and then not followed through. There may well be many reasons for this, however now the goalposts have
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Gamble not worth taking
IN reply to Chris Martin/Colin Hingston (Daily Echo letters, June 13), the reason my article is not the UKIP they recognise is because they haven’t assimilated the extreme right wing tendencies of it. They ask if UKIP is so right wing, why are
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UKIP is the party that will put Britain back on track
MAY I correct Richard Grant (In My View, June 21)? UKIP was not ‘set up’ by one man but by many people who were sick of the failed policies and broken promises of the three main parties. These people were searching for an alternative that was
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Action, not words, needed by Obama and Cameron
FANCY Edward Snowden going to China, where many believe most of the world’s computer hacking originates through their Government, to complain of anti-terrorism hacking by the US government. It was no surprise to me that the Chinese found an excuse
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Travellers leave site
TRAVELLERS have been moved on from a council-owned site. Fourteen caravans and towing vehicles arrived on Monday morning on land between Parnham Drive and Selborne Drive, in Boyatt Wood, and were reported to police shortly before 11.30am. The
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Body in the bin murder gang jailed for 121 years
THE GANG behind the torture and killing of a Southampton man have been told they will collectively spend minimum of 121 years behind bars. Jamie Dack's killers Lee Nicholls, Ryan Woodmansey, Andrew Dwyer-Skeats and Donna Chalk were all given mandatory
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Man attacked girlfriend after being released from prison, Winchester Crown Court told
A MAN attacked his girlfriend just 16 days after being released from prison, Winchester Crown Court heard. Michelle Clarke described how Gary Hudson went drinking with Hannah Cove before they got into a row. He then pushed her against a bridge
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Seeing sense over solstice at Stonehenge
THE peaceful summer solstice celebration at Stonehenge proves that authorities do not always make the right decisions. Some years ago English Heritage banned people from accessing Stonehenge at the summer solstice celebrations, claiming the stones
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Climate change is no 'fairy story'
P J House (Letters, 20 June) is not correct to call climate change a “fairy story”. Side issues of our naturally variable weather and the extent to which natural cycles and the sun’s varying output affect our climate do not alter the scientific
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Drivers' behaviour getting worse
MY father is nearly 80 and has cycled at least three times a week for the past 70 years. He has always been fond of the bicycle but I’ve noted his concern increase in the past ten years. He is too proud to say it publicly himself so I will say
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Summer fair
RADIO Solent’s Katie Martin will be opening Romsey Primary School’s summer fair this Saturday. The event runs at the school in Mercer Way from 1pm to 4pm. Organised by Friends of Romsey Primary School, the fair will have games, face painting
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Eco Ernie does the rounds
ECO Ernie the multi-awardwinning recycling milk float will be doing the rounds in Southampton today. He will be stopping by houses in The Polygon area of Southampton today from 4pm to 6pm and will also be in the same area tomorrow from 4pm to 6pm
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Fire station opens to public
A SOUTHAMPTON fire station will open its doors to the public on July 6. Redbridge fire station will give an insight into the various activities that firefighters do on a day-to-day basis. There will be fire and rescue displays, souvenirs and
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Crime prevention
POLICE will be giving out crime prevention advice at a neighbourhood surgery in Southampton on Saturday. It takes place at Sainsbury’s superstore in Portswood and starts at 10am and finishes at 12pm.
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Body found in hunt for woman
A BODY has been found during the hunt for a missing woman, police confirmed last night. The discovery was made at 3.40pm yesterday near the Meon shore area, by Titchfield Haven. Formal identification of the body and a post-mortem examination
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Search for Games Makers
THE hunt is on to find Hampshire’s Olympic Games Makers to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Calshot Activities Centre. Hampshire County Council wants Games Makers to come forward and help ensure the Olympic legacy in the county. The celebrations
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Family fete
FAMILIES are invited to a fete at the Masters Builder's Hotel in Buckler’s Hard in the New Forest on Sunday. The fun day is free to attend and there will be stalls and games. It starts at 10am and runs to 4pm.
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Park tipped for award
A SOUTHAMPTON park has been nominated for a national award. St James Park is in the running to win a National Lottery Award and win £2,000 of prize money. You can vote for it at lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/ project/st-james-park
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Police flood city's crime hot spots
IN VANS, cars and on bikes and feet, they were back in force for a campaign against crooks that make city residents’ lives a misery. They were taking part in Operation Deluge, which aims to flood hotspots of antisocial behaviour, burglaries and
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Woman faces knife charge
A SOUTHAMPTON woman was accused of knifing a man in the leg when she appeared at Winchester Crown Court. Michelle Morgan, 27, of Golden Grove, was further remanded in custody until August 5, charged with wounding David Eade with intent.
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Teenager on three charges
A TEENAGER appeared at Winchester Crown Court on three charges said to arise out of a party. Kilian Ayling was accused of sexual assault, possessing ecstasy with intent to supply and possessing a bladed article. The 19-year-old, from Nelsons
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High-rise flats evacuated
RESIDENTS had to be evacuated from a high-rise block of flats yesterday. Units from across the city were called to the fire at Telephone House in Briton Road, Southampton, just before 1pm. The alarm was raised by a resident after the automatic
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Catalytic converters stolen
CATALYTIC converters were stolen from similar vehicles on the same night. Thieves took one from a Mercedes Sprinter van, owned by a 25-year-old man and parked in Brunswick Road, Eastleigh, sometime between 6pm on Monday and 7am yesterday. A
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Pupils enjoy getting active
CHILDREN from Springhill Catholic Primary School enjoyed the Asda Active event, along with Asda staff and students from Richard Taunton’s College and Southampton Solent University.
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Train rides in fun of the fete
MUSIC and dancing, interrupted by the occasional whistle of a model steam train and the screams of Punch and Judy, will enliven the lawns of the medieval Hospital of St Cross in Winchester on Saturday. The St Cross Fete returns as it has most years
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'Inadequate' plans for boating lake dismissed
CAMPAIGNERS have urged Southampton City Council to work with them to transform a disused boating lake after “inadequate” plans to turn it into a meadow were kicked out. The plans by the Environment Agency (EA) to fill in the lake at Southampton
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Man admits bank salary con
A SOUTHAMPTON man conned a bank by claiming he had a £56,000 annual salary, Winchester Crown Court heard. Zamil Miah, 28, of Norham Avenue, pleaded guilty to fraud as well as possessing cannabis with intent to supply. The prosecution accepted
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Carnival time for Lockerley and East Dean
VILLAGERS are putting the finishing touches to their entries in Saturday’s Lockerley and East Dean Carnival. This year the parade, which starts from Butt’s Green at 1.30pm, has the theme Under the Sea. Carnival queen 14-year-old Rose Van Der
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Advice event for carers
HARD-PRESSED carers in Hampshire can learn about support services available to their loved ones. Carers Together is holding a free information evening from 10am-12.30pm on Friday in its offices in Love Lane, Romsey. They will discuss care plans
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Extreme cycle-to-work trip
A HAMPSHIRE businessman has taken a cycle-to-work scheme to a new extreme. Nick Richens, managing director of London Camera Exchange, cycled more than 1,000 miles across the country, visiting all 28 branches along the way. Mr Richens, 54, lives
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Huge power savings from city’s new streetlights
A PROJECT replacing Hampshire’s streetlights has saved enough energy to power more than 1,400 homes for a whole year. Hampshire County Council is celebrating the third anniversary of a five-year programme to replace 150,000 streetlights, illuminated
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Multi-million pound regeneration scheme is approved
THE gateway to a Southampton housing estate is set to be transformed as a multi-million pound regeneration scheme was approved. Plans to revamp land at Weston Lane and Kingsclere Avenue were unanimously approved by Southampton City Council’s planning
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'Blunt force' of hammer shattered great grandmother Delia's skull
A GREAT-grandmother killed in her home by a stranger who walked in off the street had been hit so hard with a lump hammer that part of her skull was broken into small pieces, a court heard. Delia Hughes had an array of head injuries caused by the
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Owner disturbs burglars
POLICE are hunting two suspects after they tried to burgle a Hampshire home while the owner was inside. They were caught trying to get into a ground-floor flat in Celandine Avenue, Locks Heath, via an open bathroom window but ran off when the owner
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Southampton post office on the move
A SOUTHAMPTON post office will today open in a new location. Portswood post office is moving to a new location in Portswood Road, as part of a nationwide investment programme. Now the post office will be at the card and stationery store in Addis Square
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Potential diabetics put on road to a longer life
IT IS one of the biggest health challenges that face health bosses but now, thanks to a unique roadshow, those at risk in Southampton are seeking the help they need. Hundreds took the opportunity to get assessed at the Healthy Lifestyle Roadshow
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Burglars smash way into store
BURGLARS in crash helmets have smashed their way into a convenience store. Two men wearing helmets broke a window of the sliding door of the Co-op store, in Spring Lane, Bishopstoke, at around 2.40am on Monday. It is thought they used a hammer
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Promise of 2014 opening for landmark £40m Southampton arts complex
A landmark arts complex in Southampton could be handed over to the city as early as next year after approval was finally granted for the £40m cultural centre. After 14 years of successive plans, the green light has been given to developers Grosvenor
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Paralympic gold medal winner Helena is an inspiration to pupils
GOLD medal winning Paralympics sailor Helena Lucas gave pupils at a Southampton primary school an insight into her life as an elite athlete. The sailor met 12 Year 6 pupils from Vermont School at Southampton Sports Centre, where she was quizzed by the
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Children's activity trip cut short by industrial action
IT WAS a much anticipated trip that would have crowned their time at primary school. Having been waved off by their parents, the 36 youngsters from Portswood Primary school were looking forward to a week of activities from abseiling to surfing
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Green Euro MP joins fight to keep fracking out of Hampshire
GREEN Euro MP Keith Taylor has joined the battle to keep Hampshire “frack free”. Keith Taylor, who represents South East England, said he would be throwing his weight behind anti-fracking campaigners who want county bosses to reject applications to extract
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No charges in rape claim
NO charges will be brought against a woman who alleged she had been raped by a 15-year-old boy at a Hampshire beauty spot, police have confirmed. Police launched a major investigation after the woman said she had been attacked by the teenager after
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Toilet block could be convenient site for cafe
A DERELICT toilet block in the New Forest that has the potential of being the unlikely setting for a cafe has gone up for sale for £180,000. The small building had been used as a public convenience for years until the local council sold it off
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Barfoot joins Totton exodus
GARETH Barfoot has joined the player exodus from troubled AFC Totton. The popular 31-year-old former BAT, Christchurch and Eastleigh goalkeeper has rejoined Conference South newcomers Gosport Borough after a six-year absence from Privett Park.
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The Rumour Mill - Wednesday June 26
The Daily Echo brings you a round-up of the transfer gossip making the headlines in today's newspapers... Chelsea have told Napoli they will only pay a maximum of £40m for striker Edinson Cavani (Daily Star). New Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti
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Mum died after triplet births - inquest opens today
THE full truth into the death of a Hampshire mother who died days after giving birth to triplets will be revealed today. Grahame Short, coroner for central Hampshire, will resume an inquest at Winchester Coroners’ Court into Isabel Mason’s death
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Body in the bin murder gang jailed for 121 years - live coverage
After months of drama, it's finally all over for the Dack family with some of the biggest sentences they could have only hoped for given to Jamie's killers. On the landing outside court there is a mixture of tears and relief as people leave the public
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Larmer Tree line-up
IT IS less than a month to go until The Larmer Tree Festival – and the fifth music headliner has been revealed. Imelda May will take to the main stage on Saturday, July 20. Bringing her signature rockabilly style and high-energy superstar stage-presence
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REVIEW: A Year and a Day, Faded Image Theatre, Theatre Royal Winchester
YOU’RE not scared of the dark are you? Big boys and girls like you?” So asked one of the storytellers of the audience, as we stood around on the darkened stage of the Theatre Royal immersed in the action, assailed by sounds, and listened to her haunting
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Musical magic with international flavour
HE IS not yet 21, but by the end of this weekend Sean McGowan will have chalked up five Glastonbury appearances. He will join the likes of The Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys and Mumford & Sons in Somerset from today. And the Southampton
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A Song for Millbrook - Sean McGowan takes his new track to Glastonbury
HE IS not yet 21, but by the end of this weekend Sean McGowan will have chalked up five Glastonbury appearances. He will join the likes of The Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys and Mumford & Sons in Somerset from today. And the Southampton
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South Wilts the only top guns left in cup
New Milton and Sarisbury Athletic knocked Premier Division opposition out of the Southern Electric twenty20 Cup to leave South Wilts the only ‘top’ club left in tonight’s semi-final draw. Milton edged out Ventnor in a last-ball thriller at Fernhill
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Hambledon wilt under Cross fire
St Cross Symondians won the Hampshire Under-15 Cup with a crushing nine-wicket win over Hambledon in the final at The Quarters, Hursley Park. They skittled Hambledon for 67 and polished off the target in no time, with Felix Organ cracking 41, including
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Briggs available for Royals' t20 opener
Danny Briggs has been released by England to play in Hampshire's opening Friends Life t20 match against Surrey tonight. Briggs, having been left out of the side that lost last night's dramatic T20 international against New Zealand at The Oval,
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Fire crews tackle Hampshire barn blaze
FIREFIGHTERS are clearing up the aftermath of a barn blaze at a Hampshire farm this morning. The fire broke out shortly after 5.15am at Stroud Wood Farm off Portsmouth Road in Lower Upham when hay being stored there caught alight. Twenty firefighters
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Councils braced for funding cuts
COUNCILS across the south reacted with concern to the prospect of reduced government funding. TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL: The leader of Test Valley Borough Council said the latest ten per cent cut would add to the council’s ever-increasing
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Thousands of council jobs facing axe
THOUSANDS of jobs across Hampshire could be axed as councils were today hit by the latest round of cuts. Local authorities are facing a ten per cent reduction in Government funding next year – leaving multimillion-pound black holes in budgets.
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Finally grass is cut at city cemetery
AT LAST! Southampton’s overgrown cemeteries have been given a much needed make over. Yesterday council staff moved in to carry out work on the graveyards following weeks of complaints from grieving families. The work comes after the Daily Echo
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Teen charged with drug, sex and weapon offences
A TEENAGER appeared at Winchester Crown Court on three charges said to arise out of a party. Kilian Ayling was accused of sexual assault, possessing ecstasy with intent to supply and possessing a bladed article. The 19-year-old, from Nelsons
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Gang to be sentenced for body in the bin murder
A GANG of four who brutally tortured and then murdered a young man who thought they were his friends will today learn how long they will spend in prison. Jamie Dack’s killers Lee Nicholls, Ryan Woodmansey, Andrew Dwyer-Skeats and Donna Chalk will
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Clubs planning Ram raid - agent
Gaston Ramirez is preparing to take on the might of Brazil as speculation over his Saints future resurfaces once again. The midfield playmaker is part of the Uruguay squad who will take on the might of host nation Brazil in the Confederations Cup
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Last chance to enter child of the year competition
TODAY is the last day for anyone to enter their bonny baby in our Child of the Year Competition. There has been a wonderful take up for this year’s event with parents taking their children along to have their photo taken at The Marlands Shopping
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Woman accused of knife attack
A SOUTHAMPTON woman was accused of knifing a man in the leg when she appeared at Winchester Crown Court. Michelle Morgan, 27, of Golden Grove, was further remanded in custody until August 5, charged with wounding David Eade with intent.
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Tories target seats in Hampshire
TWO Hampshire constituencies are on a Conservative list of 40 “must win” seats for the next election – and the fight is already under way. Labour-held Southampton Itchen and Eastleigh – retained by the Liberal Democrats in a by-election, in February
