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Ramirez an onlooker as Uruguay lose on penalties
GASTON Ramirez had to sit and watch as Uruguay failed to snatch third place in the Confederations Cup against Italy today. The Saints midfielder was an unused sub as Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon pulled off three penalty saves in a shoot-out following
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Two men suffer severe facial injuries in petrol station attack
TWO men are being treated in hospital for facial injuries following an incident at a petrol station. Police were called to reports of disorder at the Jet petrol station in Aldershot High Street, where they found a 45-year-old received cuts to his
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Teen fined after car damage
A TEENAGER has been ordered to pay more than £600 after damaging a woman’s car. Thomas Spreadbury, 19, of Broughton, near Stockbridge, admitted damaging a Vauxhall Astra belonging to Janett Townsend in Station Road, Grateley, near Andover.
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Sea creatures washed up at carnival in Hampshire village
SEA creatures were washed up in a Hampshire village at the weekend - albeit in a fantasy world. These mermaids, squids, sharks, sea urchins and other ocean life were the creations of revellers at Lockerley and East Dean Carnival Fete near Romsey
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Four charged with drug offences after police raids
Four people have been charged with drug dealing offences following police raids in Hampshire. It comes after police searched olice seven addresses in Portsmouth on Thursday and Friday. Cash and class A drugs, including suspected cocaine supplies
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Teenage kicks for Garrity at Salisbury
WITH 38 races behind him, Breakheart probably knows considerably more about racing than his apprentice riders for whom he is the perfect training vehicle. But young and old combined in almost fairy tale style when the veteran gave 17-year-old Jack
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Author Penny Legg will hold talk at Bitterne Library
SOUTHAMPTON author Penny Legg will be holding a talk with James Marsh at Bitterne Library about growing up in the 1950s. The talk comes as the pair release a new book called A 1950s Southampton Childhood. The event starts at 2pm.
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Couple celebrate 40 years behind the bar at pub
IF it’s true that 26 pubs are closing in Britain every week it makes one Hampshire watering hole’s record even more extraordinary. Mike and Lynne Sinker celebrated 40 years in charge at The Baker’s Arms in Winchester with a party. Mr Sinker
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Appeal for litter pickers for Riverside Park in Southampton
THE Friends of Riverside Park are holding their monthly litter pick next weekend. On July 6 the group will be meeting at the Sports Pavilion to help keep Riverside Park in the Bitterne Park area of Southampton tidy. Anyone can join in and it
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Footballers wanted for five-a-side tournament
FOOTBALLERS are needed for a five-a-side tournament that aims to raise awareness of homelessness and health and addiction issues. The annual Saint4Sport tournament takes place on July 6 at Goals football complex in Millbrook. The deadline to
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Children can enlist in Solent Rock School
CHILDREN aged seven and above can enlist in Solent Rock School. The group meets 9am-noon on Saturdays at Whiteley Community Centre and 5.30pm-8.30pm at Burridge Village Hall. Children can learn guitar, bass, drums, keyboards or vocals and have
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Appeal for help starting parent and toddler group
LORDSHILL Community Centre is looking for people interested in attending or starting a parent or carer and toddler group. The group has toys and is almost ready to go. For more information contact Lin or Babs on 023 8073 3689 or 07847 213 81
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Stolen scout trailer found nearby
STOLEN Scout trailer was later found overturned in a country lane. Police say that the Fieldfare 2.5metre double-axle trailer with blue canvas sides was stolen as Scouts slept nearby. The trailer belonged to West Wellow Scouts and they were
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Hampshire firm invents world's first wearable and washable map
ADVENTURERS can now navigate the great outdoors using the world’s first wearable map – which can even be put in the washing machine. Cyclists, walkers, horse riders and orienteers can use the unique maps from Chandler’s Ford firm Splashmaps which
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Former Saints star celebrates 90th birthday today
The term 'Saints legend' is one bandied about quite often these days, but few could argue that Bill Ellerington isn't deserving of the tag. Ellerington, who gave more than 40 years of service to his hometown club, celebrated his 90th birthday today.
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Science festival returns to city
WINCHESTER Science Festival returns for a second year next month. It runs from July 20-22 at the Winchester Discovery Centre and aims to promote interest in and celebrate the subject. The not-for-profit Winchester Science Foundation organises
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Learner motorcyclists can take road test in Southampton
LEARNER motorcyclists in the Southampton area can now take their road test in the city. Up until last week candidates had to travel to Lee-on-the-Solent for the on-road module of the two-part test. Now they can take the test at Green Lane in
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If a man had taken a 15-year-old girl to a secluded spot and had sex with them would they be charged? I think so. So why not in this case?
When a 30-year old man sleeps with a 15-year-old girl there should always been deep concern. The case of teacher Jeremy Forrest who began an illegal affair with one of his pupils before running away with her to France gripped the nation this month.
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Manet’s Portrait of Mademoiselle Claus on show at Southampton Art Gallery
THERE is still time to see a rare painting created by a world-renowned artist on show in Southampton. Manet’s Portrait of Mademoiselle Claus is being exhibited at Southampton City Art Gallery until Monday, July 22. The painting is being loaned
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Two badly hurt after being struck by reversing car
TWO people have sustained serious head injuries after being hit by a car. South Central Ambulance Service said they had been called to St Marks Road, in the St Mary's area, to reports that a car had backed into two people. Scene where the
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Supermarket to close due to poor trading
A SUPERMARKET will close next month due to “poor trading performance”. The Co-op store in Portswood Road, Southampton, which employs 15 people and has been trading since 2009, will close on July 24. A spokeswoman for the supermarket chain said
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Homemade cakes at market in church centre
A RANGE of homemade cakes, savouries and crafts will be on sale at the Waterside Country Market. The market will be at St Andrew’s Church Centre in Dibden Purlieu from 10am until noon on July 12. For more information, call 023 8084 3204
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Geneology club at Hedge End
A GENEALOGY club will be delving into family trees at Hedge End library. People can come along and find out more and access family tree websites for free. The club meets every Tuesday, 9.30am until 12pm. Call 0845 603 5631.
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Former Trojans star Alex Danson plays part in famous England victory
Former Trojans player Alex Danson will face Australia this evening (6pm) in the final of the Investec Hockey World League after being part of the England team that stunned Olympic silver medallists Argentina in yesterday’s semi-final. Danson and
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Southampton's Gary Hunt takes lead in Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
GARY Hunt has put himself in pole position to land a fourth consecutive Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series title. The Southampton diver – despite only having one training dive because of poor weather – triumphed in the competition’s latest stop-off
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Free Pilates sessions
RESIDENTS can book their place for a free Pilates session. The free taster will take place at the Curves Ladies Gym, in Bitterne Road West, Bitterne, on July 16 at 2.30pm. To book call 07580 828173.
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Raymond's Brabazon bid comes up short
Corhampton's Neil Raymond was unable to complete an unprecedented hat-trick of Brabazon Trophy titles, finishing in a tie for 13th at Formby. The 27-year-old was chasing a third successive win in the English Men's Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship
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Fans get hands on new Saints strip as hundreds queue
Hundreds of Saints fans queued this morning to be among the first to get their hands of the side’s new strip. Fans waited outside the club’s store in WestQuay, Southampton, before it opened at 11am today. First in line was Tina Walter,
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Residents can meet police officers in Southampton
NEIGHBOURS in Southampton can meet their local bobbies and crimefighting teams at a community get-together. The Southampton Safer Neighbourhood Team and the local City Safe Team will be in Shirley Precinct from 10am-2pm on Thursday, July 19.
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Asbestos link to plumber's death
A PLUMBER died after being continuously exposed to asbestos throughout his 24-year career in the construction and ship industry. Geoffrey Wright, of Onslow Road in Southampton, developed mesothelioma linked to breathing in the deadly material,
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Weekly quiz at Santo Lounge in Southampton
PUNTERS will go head to head at a weekly pub quiz. The contest takes place from 7.30pm on Sundays in the Santo Lounge, Shirley Road, Southampton. Entry costs £1, with the winning team receiving the pot and runners up gaining a £10 gift voucher
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Hampshire Olympic gold medal winner Dani King in Royal box at Wimbledon
HAMPSHIRE Olympic star Dani King was among a host of famous sporting faces at Wimbledon yesterday. The gold medallist track cyclist was among those invited to watch the action on Centre Court at the All England Club. Dani, from Hamble, who
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Quilt making skills at Winchester Discovery Centre
CRAFTSMEN and women can learn more about bobbin patchwork quilt making at Winchester Discovery Centre. The workshop will teach people how to create quilts with scraps of fabric from 9.30am to 3pm on July 8. It costs £60 per person. For
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Barton Peveril students perform Witches of Eastwick
STUDENTS from Barton Peveril College in Eastleigh will be walking the boards for a performance of the Witches of Eastwick. The performance at the Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, will run from 7pm July 11-13 with a 2pm matinee July 13. Tickets
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Course to build confidence
A COURSE to give people more confidence in their public speaking will be held in Fareham on Tuesday. Classes are held from 7.15pm-9.30pm on the first, third and fourth Tuesday of the month, apart from in August. People will practice speeches
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Neighbourhood police meeting in Hedge End
POLICE in Hedge End are holding a neighbourhood meeting on July 8. The meeting will take place at Sainsbury’s Supermarket in Tollbar Way from 10am to 12pm
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Man charged with robbing girl aged 12
Police investigating an alleged robbery against a 12-year-old girl in Hampshire last night charged a man. Ian Linnane, aged 30, of Sandringham Road, Portsmouth, is accused of robbing the girl of £20 in cash and a bank card outside a Southern Co-operative
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Cruise company launches dance academy in Southampton
FROM Southampton to Sydney via Singapore, their talent will soon be taking them around the world direct from their home port. Thousands of dancers, singers and entertainers will now head to the south coast from across the UKto rehearse specially
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Crucifix jammed into church door in vandalism attack
A HAMPSHIRE church is stepping up security after being targeted by vandals. Members of St Andrew’s Church in North Baddesley are now going to install CCTV following the vandalism attacks. In the latest incident vandals smashed a wooden arbour
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Woman badly hurt in horror crash to get huge pay out
A YOUNG woman who was catastrophically injured in a horrific road smash is in line for huge compensation. It comes after a judge described as “baffling” claims that Georgina Cotterill was partially responsible for her own misfortune. Georgina
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Teenager suffers life-threatening stab wounds in mass brawl in city
A teenager suffered life-threatening stab wounds during a mass brawl in a Southampton park. At least 25 people were involved in the violence in the city’s Mansel Park. It is not known how the victim sustain his stab wound but weapons including
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MP Caroline Dinenage backs Daily Echo Staying Alive campaign
SHE juggles a high-powered job in politics with a hectic home life mothering two growing and energtic boys. But Tory politician and all-out action woman Caroline Dinenage still squeezes in a packed sports and exercise regime to ensure her family
