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Man rescued from kitchen blaze at Southampton flat
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a man from a burning flat in Southampton tonight. The blaze broke out shortly after 6.30pm in the kitchen of a second storey flat in Tankerville Road, Itchen. Three fire engines and 16 personnel from St Mary’s and Hightown
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Fair Oak Carnival - Pictures
Follow @EchoPics Click here for more pictures We had a photographer at Fair Oak carnival, so check out the delightful images he took. These pictures are available to purchase as prints, mugs, t-shirts and more.
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Weekend in Pictures June 29th - 30th, 2013
Follow @EchoPics Click here for more pictures We had photographers capturing the mood from around the county at the weekend. Here's some pictures they took from the following events St Cross Fete
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Delia Hughes murder case latest: jury sent home for night
THE jury trying the case of a man accused of murdering an 85-year-old Hampshire grandmother in her own home have been sent home for the night. Judge Mr Justice Bean sent the six men and women home after they have so far failed to return verdicts
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Teen Natasha beats odds to sail across Channel using her mouth
A SEVERLY disabled teenager has beaten all odds and completed her cross-Channel voyage today using her mouth. Natasha Lambert was born with atheroid cerebral palsy, which affects her limbs as well as her speech and confines her to a wheelchair.
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Sailor threatened a superior officer with a rifle on board a warship
A Royal Navy sailor threatened a superior officer with a rifle on board a warship in a scenario reminiscent of a fatal shooting on the submarine HMS Astute, a court martial has heard. Leading Seaman (Above Water Warfare) Kevin Moffat denies a charge
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Ex-Hants star to open in first Test
Veteran batsman Chris Rogers will open the batting alongside former Hampshire star Shane Watson in the first Ashes Test, new coach Darren Lehmann has confirmed. Lehmann, who replaced Mickey Arthur in a hasty reshuffle by Cricket Australia just
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Stars prepare for Ex-Saints Golf Day
The Ex-Saints Annual Golf Day and Summer Ball will be held this Friday at Botley Park Golf Course and Hotel. Organised by the club's former keeper, Paul Jones, and his wife, Annette, the event features a host of star names from the world of sport
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Nomination adds up for IT specialist
HAMPSHIRE-based IT services and recruitment provider aap , main sponsor of Southampton Football Club, has been nominated by Sholing Technology College in its ‘Amazing People’ awards being held on July 9 atthe Novotel Southampton. The company, based
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First office is already let
THE first offices have already been let in a new commercial development under construction in Winchester city centre. Goadsby Commercial says it has agreed terms with the first purchaser for an office suite at Staple Chambers only a few weeks after
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Renew your tax credit claim before it is too late
THERE is just one month left for Hampshire’s tax credit claimants to renew their claims or their payments may stop. There are 114,300 tax credit claimants across the county and the Isle of Wight and the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging them
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Minibeast fun for little ones
TESTWOOD Wildlife Tots will be discovering the marvellous world of minibeasts this month. Youngsters are invited to join the session of stories, games and crafts at Testwood Lakes, where they can uncover the miniature wildlife that lives in the
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Book for walk on wild side
ENJOY a ramble round the Lower Test Valley this month with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. The circular five-mile walk will go from Testwood Lakes to Lower Test Marshes Nature Reserve and back, looking at wild flowers, butterflies
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Trees scupper council's plans for car park
Test Valley council has been refused permission to revamp the car park at its own offices in the former magistrates court in Romsey. The council wanted to redesign the car park to include two new spaces and increase the size of the disabled bay
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Coast and seas photography competition
A MARITIME charity has launched a photography competition. The Shipwrecked Mariner’s Society, which supports retired seafarers in need, is on the hunt for photos which encapsulate the UK’s Love and reliance on its coast and seas. The deadline
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Go on course – for a laugh!
LEARN how to release those happy hormones by laughing every day at a special two-day laughter course. Certified laughter leader teacher Gill Taylor will teach how to empower yourself with laughing, during the course being held at Ringwood Health
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Expanding firm has success all boxed up
WHILE the stagnant economy has many firms tightening belts, a Hampshire company is celebrating its expansion. Box-it, the document management specialists, is headquartered at Winnall Down Farm, where Dame Mary Fagan, Hampshire’s Lord-lieutenant
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Family day for fundraising
PLANS are well under way for Southampton Hospital’s Charity Family Fundraising day next month. The event is being held at Marchwood Lloyds Recreation Grounds, on August 31, between 11am and 4pm, offering lots of activities for the whole family
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Trio tackle triathlon in name of pork chops
YOU wouldn’t normally associate pork chops with triathlons. But three Hampshire men are about to change all that. Stephen Plowright, James Omand and James Margetson, all from Winchester, are getting ready to tackle the challenge of a lifetime
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MP’s diabetes aid praised
A DIABETES charity has thanked a Hampshire MP for supporting children living with the condition. Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, has backed the call by Diabetes UK for children with Type 1 diabetes to be better supported in
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Dad’s 100-mile bike ride for baby charity just Bliss!
THE thought of cycling 100 miles would be challenging to most but one Hampshire man is practically chomping at the bit to get going so he can continue to support the charity Bliss. Richard Curtis is currently training for this summer’s first-ever
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Review call for Winchester housing programme
A WINCHESTER councillor has called for a review of its new homes building programme. Janet Berry urged the council to rethink some of the sites it has earmarked for development, including playgrounds and already occupied houses, due to opposition
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An incentive or a bribe? Either way it will put the gas burners under local democracy
I’m in favour of fracking. Let’s get that one out of the way. I’m aware there are strong environmental arguments against the wrestling of shale gas from deep beneath our feet here in Hampshire, but I’m not convinced. On the more general
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Curtain up on Oz adventure
SEE a local theatre company in action with its latest show. The Chameleon Theatre Company will be performing Ladies Down Under at the Richie Memorial Hall, in Hursley Road, Chandler’s Ford, with performances from Thursday, July 25 to Saturday,
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Voices of the Forest produce first CD
Hampshire choir Voices of the Forest has produced its first CD. World of Song, features 16 songs from around the globe, including Georgia, Japan, Africa, the Caribbean, India, Russia and North America. The choir, led by musical director Fabian
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£100,000 needed to keep historic steam train line open
ONE of Hampshire’s biggest attractions has launched a £100,000 appeal to fund urgent repairs. The Watercress Line, which runs heritage steam engines from Alresford to Alton, needs the cash to prevent Boyneswood Bridge from potentially collapsing
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Learn to knit at library
LEARN to knit at a library meet-up. A knitting session is being run at Eastleigh Library, in the Swan Shopping Centre, on Thursday from 2pm until 4pm. The sessions are suitable for anyone who loves to knit or would like to learn, and they are
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Firms warned against breaking safety laws
LEGAL chiefs have issued a warning to firms that put the lives of workers at risk by breaking safety laws. They have vowed to pursue companies through the courts if they breach health and safety rules. It comes after Esso and one of its contractors
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New venue for country fans
PHOENIX Country Music Club is now meeting at its new venue, Gang Warily recreation centre in Newlands Road, Blackfield. The club’s next meeting is on Saturday, when Jim Walker will provide an evening of country-style entertainment. Tickets cost
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Schools to hold summer fayre
ALL THE fun of the fayre will be coming to the Hiltingbury Infant and Junior Schools when they stage their summer extravaganza next week. The schools’ Parent Teacher Association has been hard at work planning the event that will take place on July
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Awards for helping the disabled
A COMPETITION is being staged to honour businesses and groups across the New Forest who have improved access for disabled people. It has been organised by charity New Forest Access For All and is backed by New Forest District Council. The competition
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Bus service to run to wildlife park
MARWELL Wildlife visitors are the first to benefit from new South Downs National Park funding. A direct bus service has been set up between Marwell and Eastleigh Railway Station as part of a national park project to encourage people to use cars
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Polish debate
EASTERN Europeans can discuss crime and security in their area at a police surgery in Southampton. The Shirley neighbourhood team is hosting a meeting targeted at Polish speakers from 6- 7pm on Thursday in Freemantle Community Centre, in Randolph
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Tidy-up time
GARDENERS will be mucking in next Sunday, to help a historic church’s grounds look their best for the parish’s 150th birthday. Volunteers can join the group sprucing up St Mark’s Church in Victoria Road, in Woolston from 10am to noon.
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Origami taster at Art House
BUDDING artists can bring their creative talents into the fold at a crafts workshop in Southampton. The Let’s Try Origami class takes place from 7.30- 9.30pm on Thursday at the Art House in Above Bar Street. Search Art House on Facebook for
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History is horrible but fun at school
THERE were servant girls, Dickensian chimney sweeps, Tudor duchesses and lots of kids in their grandad’s flat caps. Children at a Meon Valley school went back in time for a special week of history. Pupils and staff at Wickham Church of England
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Pre-school's fun day
A SPECIAL summer holiday fun day is being organised to raise money for a pre-school. The event to fundraise for The Shore pre-school will be at Woolston Community Centre on Saturday, August 17, from 12.30pm to 4.30pm. It will include guess
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Race against time for India fundraising bid
Hampshire teenager Daniel Ellis is racing against time to raise money for a trip to India in August. Daniel, 19, has been selected for the International Citizen Service, a rare opportunity help fight global poverty by volunteering for three months
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Speed watch scheme launched
POLICE community support officers are working with city residents to curb speeding in residential streets. Obelisk Road, West Road and Johns Road in Woolston, Southampton, are being targeted by the scheme called speed watch where local residents
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Guest speakers at Quilters
MEMBERS of Romsey Quilters are meeting on July 9, when guest speakers Diane and Jim Gaffney will give a talk entitled Batik – the People Behind the Cloth. The meeting will be held in the Crosfield Hall in Broadwater Road, Romsey at 10am, with coffee
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£300 grant for day centre
NEW Forest councillor Maureen Holding has given a £300 grant to Brockenhurst and Sway day centre for the elderly, which meets every Friday at Brockenhurst village hall. The money came from Cllr Holding’s annual community engagement grant.
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New president for Rotary Club
THE Rotary Club of Fareham has a new president. Fareham Councillor and past Mayor of Fareham Mrs Pamela Bryant take over the helm from outgoing president Duncan Colin- Jones. Pam says her theme will be care, compassion and consideration and
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Donation secures cricket club's future
THE future of a Hampshire cricket club has been secured after a charity donation. Lyndhurst and Ashurst Cricket Club have been given £1,000 to give their pavilion a makeover. The building at Bolton’s Bench, Lyndhurst, had been condemned after
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Schoolboy wins national photography competition
A HAMPSHIRE schoolboy has won a national photography competition run by Rotary International. The RIBI (Rotary International British Isles) national president John Minhinnick made the presentation to Harry Thomas, 12, from Perins School in Alresford
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All in it together except MPs, councillors and the Queen!
While thinking about all the austerity measures that are being introduced my thoughts went to those who will not be affected by these measures – politicians for example, both national and local, MPs and councillors. None of them, as far as I know
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It will be a hard act to follow hospital chief
What a hard act to follow for whoever takes on the role of new Chief Executive of the General Hospital (Echo article “Farewell to a Strong Chief who Turned Hospital Around” on June 29). As one of the local councillors who represent the area which
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We shouldn’t send money abroad while making cuts at home
After reading of the necessity for more cuts in the city, I thought we had pared to the bone. All we have left now is the management salaries, long overdue. Councillor Letts states, it is like looking for a needle in a haystack. I have news for
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Man died of severe diarrhoea, inquest hears
A Hampshire man died after suffering a severe bout of diarrhoea, an inquest heard. Jonathan Pickering, who had mental health problems, had been told by his doctor over the phone that he had the symptoms of gastroenteritis. But two days later
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University Hospital Southampton looking for new trust governors
Southampton hospital bosses are inviting residents to become governors of the trust. The council of governors at University Hospital Southampton plays an important role in influencing the activities of the board of directors and linking it more
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Sherborne House Schoo'sl time capsule
THE year is 2113 and a group of youngsters at a Hampshire school are digging up their grounds to delve deep into history. Those children at Sherborne House School dig up a time capsule buried by pupils a century before. Who knows what they
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It's time for transparency in Eastleigh
Ken Wellstood’s perceptive letter about of Eastleigh Council leader Keith House’s financial mathematics over the use of public money in the Ageas Bowl complex highlighted my own views of the smoke and mirrors that has been Eastleigh Council’s approach
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Truly Scrumptious are on a mission!
The group Truly Scrumptious, on Facebook has taken Salisbury and the surrounding areas by storm! It was set up by Carol Kite and her daughter to help parents in the area to provide second hand children’s items to others in the area once they were no
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Too toxic to dump at sea, but OK in our taps!
Thank you for the interesting letters on fluoridation. Tampering with the public water supply to medicate us all is unethical. When we go to the doctor he/she asks us questions and assesses our need and can stop the treatment as required.
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Alternatives to testing on animals not pursued
CHRIS MAGEE asserts (Daily Echo June 10) that the law (1986) forbids animal research if alternatives are available, but in practice this rarely happens. I recall a large demo at the time, as it was a mish-mash of a law and subsequently not therefore
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Son found his elderly father hanged
A Hampshire pensioner was found hanged at his home by his son. Alfred Bennett had laid his will out in his home in Crete Road, Dibden Purlieu, before taking his own life, an inquest heard. The hearing was told that the 76-year-old had been
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Supermarket staff raise more than £1,000 for charity
Hampshire supermarket staff are celebrating raising more than £1,000 for charity. Employees at Tesco in Winnall, Winchester, took part in a sponsored step-climbing challenge using an indoor platform. Staff took it in turns and completed 93,500
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Get ready for a rhino charge on Southampton streets
THE countdownis on. There are just 12 days to go until a herd of rhinos will be popping up in streets and parks across Southampton as the Go! Rhino’s public art extravaganza goes live. The sculptures have been sponsored, the designs have been
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Five-a-side football tournament helps Shelter
WINCHESTER’S architects raised £200 as they launched a new five-a-side football tournament. The first annual AR Design Studio invitational five-a-side football tournament was held at Kings’ School, with eight teams taking part. All proceeds
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26-mile charity walk raises funds for Naomi House
SOUTHERN Electric workers have completed a 26-mile charity walk to raise funds for Naomi House. Staff from the company’s Basingstoke office hiked from Winchester Cathedral to Salisbury Cathedral, finishing in around eight hours. They raised
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Health tips on menu at lunch clubs
HAMPSHIRE health bosses have joined forces with Age UK to offer older people the chance to get health advice at their local lunch clubs. The clubs, run by the charity in Winchester, provide the elderly with a vital lifeline to get out and meet
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Police commissioner to attend New Forest public meeting
HAMPSHIRE Police Commissioner Simon Hayes, pictured, will attend a public meeting in the New Forest later this month. Mr Hayes will be at Brockenhurst Village Hall to talk about his role and hear residents’ police concerns, at 7pm on July 22.
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Sparsholt College students hand over ploughathon proceeds to charity
WHEN Sparsholt College students handed over the proceeds of their 24- hour ploughathon to a farming charity they found out first-hand the difference their cheque will make. Sally Field, Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution regional manager
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British Heart Foundation fete at Lymington
A CHARITY fete will be held in the New Forest this week to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. The event, at Hurst View Leisure, Lower Pennington Lane, Lymington, will take place on Saturday from noon to 5pm. It includes a car boot
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No fee agreed for Burnley's Austin
Burnley have not agreed a fee with Hull for the sale of striker Charlie Austin, the club said this morning. The 23-year-old former Poole Town striker has been linked with Steve Bruce's promoted Tigers throughout the summer, with some reports today
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Walk your way to health with Poulner group
A Healthy Walkers group has been enjoying a gentle walk twice a month in Poulner, near Ringwood, and they are inviting people to join them. The next walks will take place on Wednesdays, July 10 and 24 and September 4, meeting at Cornerways Surgery
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Give blood and save lives
Residents can donate blood at a session in Eastleigh. NHS Blood and Transplant is running it at the Pavilion on the Park, in Kingfisher Road, on July 12, from 1pm to 3.30pm and from 4.30pm to 7pm. To book an appointment or for more information
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House plan for Southampton office
Developers are bidding to turn a city office into a family home. Designs lodged with Southampton planners are to convert 9 The Avenue, Southampton, into a four-bedroom house.
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Plan for new homelessness shelter
City bosses are planning to convert a former boy’s residential home into 11 flats for homeless people. Under the plans, 33 Selborne Avenue, in Harefield, Southampton, which was built in the 1970s, is to be turned into a temporary shelter for destitute
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Two Hampshire servicemen finally honoured for war duty
It was the moment Hampshire honoured the courage and sacrifice shown by service personnel past and present. Communities across the county came together to celebrate Armed Forces Day, which aimed to raise awareness of the contribution made by Britain
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Art on show in Lymington
AN annual art exhibition is being staged in Lymington. The town’s Palette Club is staging its annual exhibition at the Masonic Hall in High Street. The event is open from 10am to 5pm and runs until Sunday.
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Boy, 16, jailed for sex assault on girl aged five
A 16-year-old boy has been jailed for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in Hampshire. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was convicted of kidnap and sexual assault at a previous hearing Salisbury Crown Court in May. At Winchester
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Boat security meeting in Bitterne
BOAT owners at a Southampton marina are being invited to a police community meeting to boost safety and security. Hampshire Police Marine Unite have organised the meeting in Kemps Quay, Quayside Road in Bitterne for Sunday, July 28, from 12 until
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Tickets available for As You Like It at Beaulieu
TICKETS are still available for Shakespeare’s As You Like It, which will be staged by the Castle Theatre Company at Beaulieu Abbey Cloisters on Thursday and Friday. The grounds will be open from 6pm for anyone who wants to have a picnic before
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Pastors boost in Lymington
Lymington Street Pastors have been given a donation of £1,900 from the Co-Operative Community Fund. The volunteer organisation, backed by the police, patrols the streets of the town at night, coming to the aid of anyone who may need help.
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Yobs targeted in Southampton
POLICE are stepping up patrols around a neighbourhood street that is plagued by yobs. They have been receiving reports of badly behaved youths hanging round a parade of shops in Portsmouth Road, Weston, Southampton.
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Hamble heritage hike
HAMBLE Valley Heritage is hosting a walk through Valley Park on Sunday. The summertime saunter will start at Chandler’s Ford station, exploring the woods, meadows and open spaces in the area. The two-hour walk will start at 2pm. Entry is £2
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Clive’s EasyLearn Pop Music School charity concert
A GROUP of young New Forest musicians raised hundreds of pounds through a charity concert. The 20 members of Clive’s EasyLearn Pop Music School, aged between six and 18, raised £350 from the concert in Brockenhurst. The money will be donated
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Stroke alert meeting in Bishop’s Waltham
BISHOP’S Waltham Rotary Club will be raising awareness about strokes at their next meeting on Saturday. The meeting will be held at the Kings Church in Bishop’s Waltham, from 9am until 1.30pm. For details call Colin Carter on 01489 891731.
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Free hearing aids for Southampton over-55s
FREE NHS hearing aids are now available on the high street for Southampton’s over-55s thanks to the launch of a new service. Optique Opticians and The Hearing Company have been given the green light by Hampshire health bosses to deliver NHS hearing
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Eastleigh Commonwealth Games
SCORES of youngsters across Eastleigh were treated to their own mini Commonwealth Games. More than 50 children, aged six and seven, took part in the event at Quilley School. The “Eastleigh Commonwealth Games” were held as part of Lloyds
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Making a Point with backing rising talent
FIVE up-and-coming artists and companies have been selected as associate artists at The Point. Emma Nias of the Well Red Comedy Company is a solo street artist specialising in character comedy and walkabout performance. Currently a street arts
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Wildlife fun for bright eyed and bushy tailed children
The Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed wildlife event takes place from 10.30am to noon and 1-2pm tomorrow in the Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve. There will be stories and crafts, and children are invited to dress as their favourite furry animal. Book
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Have your say on Woolston Wastewater Treatment Works
IT’S being hailed as a major redevelopment that will modernise a Hampshire treatment works and more importantly for residents – reduce the pong. Southern Water is inviting members of the public to have their say on the revamp of Woolston Wastewater
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Elderly man dies after crash in Christchurch
AN ELDERLY Hampshire man involved in a crash last weekend has died in hospital. The 87-year-man from Barton-on-Sea died at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. He was taken to hospital following the collision last Sunday afternoon on Lyndhurst Road near
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REVIEW: Calendar Girls, Hamble Players, Hamble Memorial Hall
TIM Firth’s play about the ladies from a Yorkshire WI and their alternative idea for a calendar to raise money for cancer research managed to mix straight talking Yorkshire pride with bitingly funny, life affirming touches of drama and sadness.
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REVIEW: The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Titchfield Festival Theatre, The Great Barn, Titchfield
IT’S not hard to see why this early Shakespeare comedy (perhaps his first play) is so rarely staged, with its inconsistent plot, illdrawn characters and bizarre ending, so TFT must be applauded for having the courage to include it in this year’s festival
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Records tumble at Fair Oak and Horton Heath carnival
Click here for more pictures HUNDREDS of people filled the streets of a Hampshire village as it celebrated its 36th annual carnival with the best ever attendance and highest number of floats. Scores more were taking part in the colourful Fair
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REVIEW: The Sound of Music, Footlights Youth Theatre, The Nuffield, Southampton
THE story of Maria, the would be nun sent as governess to the Von Trapp family and the dramatic flight of the family from Austria to Switzerland to escape the Nazis, is a familiar one, yet director David Tatnall has made the story fresh and stamped
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Hythe woman defies predictions and celebrates 40th birthday
IT was a birthday that she was never meant to celebrate. When she was only three days old, Terena Drake’s parents were given the devastating news that their daughter had just two weeks to live after she was diagnosed with a rare disease. But
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Hampshire County Council survey broadband needs
A study is being carried out across the New Forest to help council chiefs understand broadband needs. Residents’ feedback will be used to discover when and where superfast broadband will be rolled out. In March, Hampshire County Council signed
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Police appeal for witnesses to A2037 death crash
POLICE have renewed their appeal for witnesses to a crash which killed an elderly Hampshire woman. The 81-year-old was driving a Ford Fiesta which collided with a Ford Transit coming in the opposite direction. She was pronounced dead at the scene
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Hampshire theatre company wins £176,000 grant
Hampshire touring theatre company Forest Forge, which lost its £117,000-a-year Arts Council funding two years ago, has won £176,000 to fund a three-year project. The theatre company, which is based in Ringwood but tours across the county, won the
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Winchester celebrates tenth anniversary of city garden
THE great and the good of Winchester commemorated the tenth anniversary of a city garden last weekend. Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire Dame Mary Fagan was among the guests at Hyde Abbey Garden’s event on Saturday. A crowd of around 50 people gathered
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Oldest Saint passes away
Charlie Purves, who was the oldest living ex-Saints player, has died aged 92. The club today confirmed the passing of the former forward, who made 36 appearances and scored four goals during his time at The Dell, from 1951 to 1954. Purves,
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Sun shines down on day of summer fun
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed a village fete in glorious sunshine. After a washout of Sparsholt fete last year, residents could not have wished for better weather on Saturday. It was the first time the fete was held in the centre of the village
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Learn history of lost village on Riover Itchen
LEARN about the history of a village on the River Itchen. West End Local History Society meets on Wednesday and will feature a talk by Cheryl Butler speaking on the history of Itchen Ferry Village and its families, at the West End Parish Centre
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Schoolboy's on the podium at Winchester Wacky Go-Kart Races
CRAZY boy racers are usually considered the scourge of our streets. But a daredevil youngster won a round of applause when he blazed past flabbergasted onlookers in Hampshire yesterday. Schoolboy William Warrick Smith (below) clocked up the
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Licensing crackdown on rogue landlords in Southampton
A scheme to crack down on rogue landlords and antisocial behaviour from tenants gets under way today across Southampton. Operated by the city council, every house of multiple occupation (HMO) in the Bargate, Bevois Valley, Portswood and Swaythling
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Hampshire trader stranded in South Africa before wedding
A FAMILY say they are confident that a Hampshire trader stranded in South Africa will be home in time for his wedding next month. Lionel Illgner moved to the UK in 2006 but was told to return to Joannesburg to arrange a new visa following the collapse
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Week of carnival gets under way in village
A HAMPSHIRE village has launched a week of carnival celebrations that will include a parade through the parish. The theme of this year’s Sway Carnival is The Magic of the Musicals and several Hollywood blockbusters are likely to be represented
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Equipment aid for disabled in new service
A SOUTHAMPTON service that provides equipment for disabled people is changing hands from today. Solent NHS Trust will be handing over the work of the Integrated Community Equipment Service to Millbrook Healthcare Ltd. They will provide equipment
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Stacey inspires pub fundraiser
SHE was the 20-year-old Hampshire woman who died of skin cancer – despite staying out of the sun. Now more than 80 people have taken part in a pub crawl staged in memory of Stacey Hartley, pictured, who died just five months after her disease was
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The Rumour Mill - Monday July 1
The Daily Echo brings you a round-up of all the transfer news and gossip making the headlines in today's newspapers... David Moyes will hold talks with Wayne Rooney and his representatives tomorrow, as they bid to sort out the striker’s future
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Ringwood teacher recognised for 'exceptional' science lessons
A Hampshire teacher is one of just seven to be recognised for inspiring children with her “exceptional” science lessons. Ringwood School teacher Hannah Belben received one of the first ENTHUSE Celebration awards in recognition of her science teaching
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The first glimpse of new super-school
THESE are the first images of a revolutionary school for Hampshire youngsters. County council leader Roy Perry has approved the designs for the new super-school in Winchester. Cllr Perry backed the proposals at his Decision Day for the £7.8m
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Alresford 'must expand' on to greenfield sites
ALRESFORD town chiefs say the town must expand onto greenfield sites over the next 20 years. Councillors have completed their comprehensive study of the needs of the market town, drawing up reports on housing, recreation, infrastructure and business
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Tyre fiasco sparks war of words between Hampshire motorsport legend and Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone
British Racing Drivers' Club president Derek Warwick and Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone have become involved in a war of words in the wake of the tyre fiasco that overshadowed yesterday's British Grand Prix. Hampshire motor racing legend
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Lambert speeds to victory in Lordshill 10k
Toby Lambert (Winchester AC) dominated the Lordshill 10k, breaking away from the pack early on and maintaining his advantage to the finish line to win in a time of 32 minutes 38 seconds. Ian Hapgood (Bournemouth AC) was second in 33:17 secs. Third
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Hampshire tennis ace set to quit pro game
HAMPSHIRE star Josh Goodall looks set to call time on his tennis career after he announced on twitter he was considering his retirement. The 27-year-old British number six, from Basingstoke, will continue to play for the moment but will be taking
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Casey looks to emulate Rose
Paul Casey has set his sights on following in the footsteps of US Open champion Justin Rose after putting years of injury woes behind him with a dramatic victory in the Irish Open. Seven years after three-putting the 18th green at Carton House
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Saints midfielder vows to learn from World Cup woe
James Ward-Prowse insists he will learn a lot from England’s early Under-20 World Cup exit in Turkey. The Saints midfielder was one of the stand-out players in Peter Taylor’s squad over the three group games that brought no wins and just two points
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Police name pensioner who died in road crash
A woman who died after the car she was driving was involved in a collision near Fullerton on Friday has been named. Diana Stevens was 81-years-old and from Andover and more commonly known by her middle name, Myrtle. Around 12.20pm, June 28,
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Former Winchester City boss continues amazing cricket form
Lewis McManus hit his second century in three weeks and left-hander Tom Alsop celebrated a maiden hundred as the Hampshire Academy enjoyed a 347-run fest at the expense of Totton & Eling on the Ageas Bowl Academy Ground. But former Winchester
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Record 12 tons in Southern Electric Premier League
It rained runs in round nine of the Southern Electric Premier League programme, with a record 12 batsmen hitting centuries, six of them in the Premier Division - and three on one ground alone! The treble triple came on the Ageas Bowl Nursery Ground
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Top league suffers record loss
THE biggest grass-roots Saturday Football League in Hampshire has been forced to cut a division next season due to the amount of clubs that have dropped out. The Drew Smith Southampton League will only be running five junior and four veterans divisions
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Mixed reception to £50 Saints shirt
SAINTS fans have given a mixed welcome to the unveiling of one of the most expensive replica shirts in the entire Premier League. The club’s new-look shirt for the 2013/14 season went on sale yesterday, with hundreds of fans queuing outside the
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Saints linked with London 2012 ace
SAINTS’ search for a new foreign striker has seen them linked with a move for the top scorer in the London 2012 Olympic football tournament. They are the latest Premier League club believed to be interested in £17m-rated Internacional ace Leandro
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Jurors continue considering verdict in Delia Hughes murder trial
JURORS trying the case of a man accused of murdering an 85-year-old Hampshire grandmother in her own home will continue their deliberations today. Judge Mr Justice Bean sent the six men and women home on Friday after three hours spent considering
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Arrest after two women seriously hurt by reversing car
Police have arrested a man after two women were seriously hurt when they were struck by a reversing car in Southampton. The women suffered serious head injuries in the incident in St Mary’s yesterday. Residents and passers-by rushed to the
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Family tell of battle to tighten gun laws on day to remember Dylan
IT was an emotional visit back to a place they once called home. Ian and Nicole Hockley returned to Eastleigh at the weekend, six months after their son Dylan was gunned down by a crazed murderer at Sandy Hook Elementary School in the USA.
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Man charged after mass brawl in Southampton park
Police have charged a Southampton man after a teenager suffered life threatening injuries in a mass brawl in a city park. Nineteen-year-old Reece Bennett suffered serious injuries in the fight at Mansel Park in Millbrook. The road maintenance
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Female staff at troubled school watch boys rock climb naked
A troubled Hampshire special school that is closing after claims that a pupil was sexually abuse is today at the centre of a fresh controversy. Government inspectors and police are investigating claims that three male teenagers on a school trip
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New bus route to wildlife park
MARWELL Wildlife visitors are the first to benefit from new South Downs National Park funding. A direct bus service has been set up between Marwell and Eastleigh Railway Station as part of a national park project to encourage people to use cars
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Mobile chemotherapy unit boost for cancer patients
CANCER patients in Eastleigh can now get their treatment closer to home. Hampshire Hospitals’ mobile chemotherapy unit now has a new location on its map, visiting Eastleigh’s Fleming Park Leisure Centre so patients in the borough can avoid lengthy
