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Rogue landlord fined £36,000 for putting tenants at risk
A ROGUE landlord will have to pay out almost £40,000 for putting his tenants and other residents at risk at a flat in Southampton. Askar Miah was fined after a court heard his seven-bedroom flat had no working fire alarm and that escape routes
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City politician stands down
SOUTHAMPTON City Council's environment and transport boss has stepped down. Asa Thorpe has resigned with immediate effect as a cabinet member due to “increased work pressures” in his job at Hampshire Constabulary. The 32-year-old, who has been
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The Queen earns her money and deserves more
HOW can anyone say that the Queen should not have a rise? She most certainly earns it; she works for her country and her people very hard. How many people of her age could work like she does? I was angry of the comments those men made in
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Royals should be self-supporting
YOU asked the question whether the taxpayer should still be paying out large sums of money to the Queen, and family. Personally, I think they should be self-supporting and pay taxes. She is one of the wealthiest women in the world, and yet
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Let nature run its course...
IN RESPONSE to the letter printed on June 26 about climate change from Angela Cotton: I didn’t say climate change, which has been going on, and is going to continue for years to come, is a ‘fairy story’. What I did say is that continued propaganda
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No gloating on sombre topic
WHY on earth is it that Mr Prothero (Letters, June 27) believes there is any gloating to be done, when highlighting facts within a very sombre subject? The conspiracy theory Ralph Prothero has created is a poor attempt to belittle scientific research
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Beware this possible car insurance scam
WOULD like to warn your readers about an insurance scam I think is going on by a lady driving a white 4x4. A few months ago I was at the road junction by dock gate 4. You have got to have your wits about you as it’s a busy junction. You have
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No quick remedy to our power shortage problem
Interesting to see in the “Your Say” section in the Echo that the youngsters seem unconcerned about the possible future shortages of electricity; I’d like to remind them that their laptops, tablets and iPhones have batteries lasting only about 12 hours
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Now we TV viewers can channel hop all year long!
A FRIEND of mine told me recently that there were now some 365 digital television channels available for viewing. This means that it is possible to watch programmes on a different one on every day of the year. Scary! PHILIP G. HAWKINS, Southampton
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Commenters don’t know my full story
IN RESPONSE to the letter ‘Sad working pensioner can’t use bus concession’: I am that working pensioner and I wasn’t complaining about not being able to use a pass, but merely pointing out that not all pensioners use concessionary passes. I work
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Ageas Bowl gamble will be disaster for taxpayer
I READ with much interest the observations of Keith Wellstood and also the letter from P Bedford regarding the attendance at the ground last week. The two letters are not entirely unconnected. The taxpayers are underwriting a reckless £37m
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Do bus schedulers care how pensioners cope?
A STUDY of the new bus schedules for the Lordshill/Lordswood area points out that no longer will a bus go down Lordswood Road. Has the authority considered the pensioners of Lordswood will have to stagger up two hills to get the necessities of
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Farage insults intelligence
NIGEL Farage (pictured) clearly shows what a liability he has become. He insults the intelligence of even the most politically naïve voter by claiming that he has no money. It’s a shame that Nigel failed to mention to the reporter that he earns
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Grateful to skills of hospital’s staff
I HAVE just spent two weeks in Southampton General Hospital after an emergency admission with heart problems. All nurses and doctors were great but under pressure from staff shortages (especially at weekends) I am now home and thanks to their skills
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No pity over man’s Bagram bride
I DIDN’T feel sorry at all for Mr T Haisar. He knew very well what he was doing marrying someone from his native city of Bagram while there are plenty of nice girls in this country already. We are over-populated already. We are only a small
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Don’t hold breath for help from MPs
I NOTE the article regarding the Afghan man wishing to see his child and wife. I see that Alan Whitelaw and John Durham are giving their support. I wrote to both of them asking for help for my son-in-law’s mother and sister to visit this country
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Take the train direct to the zoo
A DIRECT bus service linking Marwell with Eastleigh train station is one of the first beneficiaries of new funding to enable people to leave the car at home. The South Downs National Park Authority is paying £8,000 into the scheme to Marwell Zoo
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Charities chosen to benefit from city boat show
THE PSP Southampton Boat Show has announced its charity partners for 2013. The show, which attracted 110,000 people last year, will support the Teenage Cancer Trust, maritime charity The Rona Sailing Project and Macmillan Cancer Support. The
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Parking permits for residents
WINCHESTER City Council has approved parking restrictions for a busy suburb. Residents’ parking permits are being introduced across Abbotts Barton after a five-year campaign by residents to stop commuters overrunning the area. Vehicles without
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Tanvir unavailable for two T20 matches
Hampshire will be without Sohail Tanvir for two of their last three Friends Life t20 group games following his call-up to Pakistan's T20 squad. The Royals' overseas star will be in the Caribbean for the two Twenty20 internationals against the West
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Our city rhinos even have flower power!
WITH just ten days to go until rhinos start charging on the streets of Southampton – even the roundabouts are getting involved. But there are no stampedes allowed on this Hampshire roundabout after thousands of flowers were planted in the shape
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Travel firm donates minibuses to youngsters’ charity
A SOUTHAMPTON charity was given two minibuses. Travel firm Airlynx Express and Abbey Vehicle Rentals CSR made the donation to Youth Options which will help their work with Hampshire’s youngsters. The charity aims to support young people including
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Climbdown over legal aid changes
HAMPSHIRE lawyers helped force a Government climbdown over controversial plans to strip defendants of the right to choose a solicitor. Justice Secretary Chris Grayling surprised MPs by abandoning a key aspect of his legal aid shake-up – just weeks
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Investigation into cause of Gosport blaze
POLICE are investigating a blaze at a derelict building. The fire was at the Civil Service Sports Club, a single-storey building in Fareham Road, Gosport. One engine from Gosport and an engine and water carrier from Fareham attended the incident
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Dad ‘punched wife while she held child’
A SOUTHAMPTON man punched his wife in the face while she held one of their children, a court heard. Ali Halimi then punched her to the head when she fell over at their city home. When he appeared at Winchester Crown Court he was told by a judge
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Alresford FC grandstand bid
ALRESFORD Football Club is looking to build a 100-seat grandstand at Arlebury Park. The club has been in discussion with the town council to erect the structure between the tennis courts and the dug-outs. The cost is estimated at about £20,000
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Teacher jailed again for not telling ex-wife where daughter is
A teacher who refuses to tell his ex-wife where their six-year-old daughter is living was today back in jail after a High Court judge described his behaviour as ''cruel beyond imagination''. Egyptian Tamer Salama, 35, of Southampton ''removed''
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SAS sniper's 'gross breach' of regulations
It was a ''gross breach'' of Army regulations for an SAS sniper to have a gun and ammunition in his accommodation, a court heard today. Sergeant Danny Nightingale, 38, is accused of having a Glock 9mm pistol stored in his wardrobe and 338 rounds
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Warsash summer festival is set to attract thousands
THE bunting is coming out and the bands are warming up for a day to remember. Thousands of visitors are set to descend on a field in Warsash on Saturday for a dazzling summer festival. More than 60 organisations and groups are planning to set
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New bus service is on the road
ROMSEY MP Caroline Nokes joined the mayor of Test Valley Cllr Janet Whiteley to help mark the start of the new Wheelers service between Romsey and Southampton. The new service, called Wheelers Connect, will run hourly from Monday to Saturday and
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Chance to meet police and raise concerns
Police will be meeting Southampton residents today to talk about concerns. They will be in the Thornhill area in Hinkler Road from 3pm to 4pm. Officers will also be in Evenlode Road, Millbrook between 6pm and 7pm.
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TV chef wants to work with residents over controversial restaurant
A CELEBRITY chef has pledged to address concerns over his new Hampshire restaurant. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, who runs River Cottage, visited the site of his new venture in Winchester today. The company has agreed a deal to turn former city
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Orchestra and choir performance
The Southampton Orchestra and the city’s Philharmonic Choir are holding an evening of live music on Saturday. It takes place at Southampton Guildhall at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £8 to £15 and can be booked at livenation.co.uk/artist/southampton-philharmonic-choir-tickets
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Fairy fun for the under fives
A fun day for under-fives is set to take place at 2pm in Fair Oak today. Youngsters and their parents or carers are invited to Blackberry Drive Open Space for a fairytale-themed afternoon of fun. It is organised by Eastleigh Fundays Group.
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Mum's skiing holiday death 'down to bad luck'
THE tragedy of a Hampshire mum on a skiing holiday “boils down to bad luck”, an inquest heard. Sandra Thompson, 59, of Hocombe Road, Chandler's Ford, was an experienced snowboarder, but in February last year, just two days into her holiday at an
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Seasonal garden walk
Discover the plants at Hillier Gardens near Romsey at a seasonal guided walk on July 7. The walk will tell the story of the gardens and it will be led by a horticultural expert. The walk comes as part of the normal admission fee. It starts at 10am
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Get boxing clever to keep fit says gym owner
It is a sport with a fearsome reputation for bone crunching brawlers, powerful punching and devastating knockouts. But a Southampton boxing coach is proving that pulling on the gloves is a hard-hitting way for people from all walks of life to knuckle-up
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Lifeboat called to wreckage in the Solent
A Hampshire lifeboat was launched after reports of wreckage in the Solent. Lymington’s RNLI crew were called out to investigate debris floating in the water off Milford on Sea in the New Forest just after midday yesterday. Working alongside
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New wastewater plant design unveiled in a bid to battle the pong
This is the first look at how a Hampshire treatment works will look after a major redevelopment that promises to get rid of the pong. The sleek, curved metallic structure is what the revamped Woolston Wastewater Treatment Works may look like –
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Search for volunteer gardeners
HAMPSHIRE-based housing association First Wessex is on the hunt for gardeners. They are needed to help older First Wessex customers who can’t maintain their garden, due to old age, a disability or ill health. Any volunteer is asked to give
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Ghosthunters head for industrial site
PARANORMAL investigators will be homing in on a former industrial site in Hampshire which they believe is haunted by its former workers. Southampton Ghost Society is organising a hunt at Bursledon Brickworks, in Coal Park Lane, Swanwick, on Saturday
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Eco Ernie reaches recycling milestone
FROM pirate hats to rubber ducks, Eco Ernie the recycling milk float has been collecting unusual items for five years. Tomorrow will mark its milestone with a big sort and Ernie-themed birthday cake at the Central Baptist Church, in Devonshire
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University high in Green League
Southampton Solent University has achieved its highest ever score in the national Green League 2013, which assesses the environmental and ethical performance of universities across the UK. The People & Planet Green League 2013 scores a total
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Was ‘telly’ to blame for demise of Bitterne Ritz?
SOUTHAMPTON’S Ritz cinema in Bitterne was not the most prepossessing of buildings, but it was where countless youngsters whiled away their Saturday mornings all for the price of sixpence (2p). At the height of the cinema’s popularity, up to 700
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MP to launch bid to boost apprentices
A HAMPSHIRE MP was today set to launch a major new initiative aimed at boosting the number of apprentices. Mike Thornton was due to be at Prysmian Cables in Eastleigh as part of moves to double the number of businesses in the UK taking on apprentice
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Get ready for a scorcher!
GET the sunblock out as, after an on-off summer so far, this weekend looks set to be a scorcher. Met Office experts are predicting a mini heatwave will hit the south, and Hampshire could see its hottest day of the year yet on Sunday. It is
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All-singing celebration of academy pupils’ art
IT was an all-singing all-dancing showcase of music and creativity. Talented teenagers from Oasis Academy Mayfield in Southampton rounded off the academic year by hosting a spectacular concert. The Celebration of the Art featured classical, traditional
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Tool thieves target home
BURGLARS tried to force their way into a Hampshire home using tools they had stolen from a garden shed. The thieves had broken into a shed in Clayhall Road, Gosport, and then used the items they had taken to try and open the front door of the neighbouring
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Race charge case switched
A SEVERELY disabled man had his case adjourned after a judge heard he had been unable to travel to Winchester Crown Court. Ferdinand Olandese, 48, of Woodlands Way, Bursledon, had been charged with racially aggravated harassment. His case was switched
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More kids eat school dinners in Hampshire
MORE children than ever are tucking into school dinners in Hampshire, figures show. The county council’s catering service dished up 7.4 million meals in 2012-13, up eight per cent on the previous year. With four out of ten primary school children
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Benefit cheat claimed £31,000
A BENEFIT cheating mum has been spared jail after fraud investigators found she swizzed the taxpayer out of nearly £31,000. Carole Payne had been banking benefits for housing benefit and council tax because she was a struggling single mum.
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‘No drugs’ order tenant evicted
Hampshire housing chiefs have evicted a tenant who flouted an order banning illegal drugs at his home. Neil Munkley, unemployed and a notorious charity collection box thief, was evicted after a police warrant at the address where class A drugs were
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Chrisie's funeral will be colourful celebration
MOURNERS were today gathering for the funeral of equal rights campaigner Chrisie Edkins, who died last month. Family and friends of Chrisie are hoping that today’s service will be a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights following
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Winchester's summer signing spree continues
WINCHESTER City have completed a second batch of summer signings. Experienced midfielder Liam Green, one of City’s 2004 FA Vase glory boys, is on board along with Liam Hibberd and Lewis Robinson, who both started out at Eastleigh. Towering
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‘Consult on missing sailor’
THE Government has been urged to ensure the family of a missing Hampshire sailor is consulted on decisions being made about his case. Leading Seaman Timmy MacColl, from Gosport, disappeared in Dubai in May last year. Now Gosport MP Caroline
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Schools chiefs react to terms shake-up plans
IT is a shake-up that could see the end of the long summer break and overinflated holiday prices but also one that has the potential to cause chaos for parents across Hampshire. Under new reforms schools will be able to set their own holiday dates
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Carnival’s top executives leave amid big shake-up
THE world’s most powerful cruising empire, Carnival Corporation, which has its UK base in Southampton, is undergoing a major shakeup of top executives on both sides of the Atlantic. The most dramatic move is the decision by Carnival Corp’s chief
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Abduction case pair in court
TWO Hampshire men took advantage of a vulnerable girl to take her away for a week, Southampton Crown Court heard. The trio were eventually traced to a Dorset holiday park after a police helicopter crew spotted them emerging from a tent, jurors
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Pub to host Christmas party during height of summer
AS the south prepares for a heatwave, most of us are thinking about digging out our swimwear and heading to the beach. But one Hampshire pub is wrapping up in more ways than one. Staff and customers at The Roebuck are preparing to celebrate
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Theatre Royal Winchester unveils autumn line-up
THE Theatre Royal in Winchester has an incredible season of entertainment this autumn. Whether you’re looking for a family trip, a side-splitting comedy show or just a good decent drama, there is something for everyone. Making a grand return
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Sutton first up for Eastleigh
EASTLEIGH will kick off the new Conference South campaign with a mouth-watering home fixture against their old boss. The Spitfires, beaten play-off semi-finalists last season, will host Paul Doswell’s Sutton United on Saturday, August 17. Doswell
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The Rumour Mill - Wednesday July 3
The Daily Echo brings you a round-up of the transfer rumours making the headlines in today's newspapers... Cardiff are hopeful of sealing an £11m deal for Victor Wanyama after his proposed move to Saints stalled (Daily Mail). But the Welsh
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Dreamboats and Petticoats, Kings Theatre Southsea
IT’S like falling into a record collection left in the attic, with classics from Roy Orbison to the Shadows and Billy Fury. And even if you don’t remember the songs from when they were on the wireless you’ll remember your parents humming them.
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Bridal bargains: the designer wedding dresses at Oxfam
ROWS of designer dresses,twinkling tiaras and sparkling shoes – this bridal shop has it all. Draped over a comfy chair inside a palatial changing room is a vintage Grace Kelly-style wedding gown. Beside the grand full-length mirror is a pair
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Stripes, supporters and lines in the sand
There’s been much gnashing of teeth since Saints revealed their new kit. It’s from both ends of a spectrum - firstly people who think it is an abomination and secondly, those who think it is a necessary component of tapping into the millions of
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Injuries unit eases burden on emergency department
A PILOT scheme that has helped ease the burden on Southampton’s emergency department has proved such a success that it will continue for another 12 months. The Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at the Royal South Hants Hospital will keep its extended opening
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Fire destroys bin shed
A FIRE ripped through a Hampshire bin shed last night, destroying everything that was inside. Fire crews from Redbridge and Totton were called to a block of flats in Parkside, Totton, at around 10pm, after the flames took hold in the bin area,
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Ryanair to run Winter sun flights from south coast
RYANAIR will run a winter timetable from the south coast this winter - three years after they halted the off-season operations. The low-cost operator, which has been flying from Bournemouth Airport since May 1996, said they would be running six
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City's most wanted taunts police
AS disguises go it is hardly the most effective. The tacky platinum wig and enormous pink Dame Edna Everage-style sunglasses do little to hide the man underneath. But disguise is not what is intended– this is Southampton’s most wanted man provocatively
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The day the Tour de France came to Hampshire
THEY hung out of windows, partied on the rooftops and created a fluttering sea of flags on the ancient streets below. Clinging limpet-like from every vantage point, not one among the 20,000 crowd dared miss it. Roads in the old capital had
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Mint performance by Imperial four
SOUTHAMPTON’S Itchen Imperial Senior Four rowing team, have been drawn to face London Rowing Club in the first round of this year’s Henley Royal Regatta Wyfold Challenge Cup after a successful qualifying time on Friday at the Hampshire and Dorset Rowing
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Matty chases bumper payday
Matty Tew has been “training like an animal” to try to secure a £32,000 payday. The Southampton fighter is taking part in the Prize Fighter welterweights in London on Saturday, an action packed event that sees one fighter win through three contests
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Pettefer joins shift to Poole
AFC TOTTON’S captain Carl Pettefer has become the fourth Stags player to join newly-promoted Calor Southern Premier Division outfit Poole Town. The Dolphins have now signed 32-year-old Pettefer, along with Jamie Whisken, Jono Davies and Richard Gillespie
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Dani is Calshot golden girl
Olympic gold medallist Dani King will lead the golden anniversary celebrations at Calshot Activities Centre next week. It is 50 years since the Hampshire County Council sports facility opened, and the occasion will be marked at a ceremony on Tuesday
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Dream call-up for Lewie
Lewie Edmondson has been handed a dream call up to represent England in one of the most prestigious amateur boxing tournaments in the world. The 17-year-old Golden Ring ABC fighter, pictured below, has been selected to take part in the European
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Cup final medal up for sale
Former Saints star Mel Blyth is considering selling his 1976 FA Cup winner’s medal. Blyth was part of the famous team that stunned Manchester United 1-0 at Wembley to complete the greatest triumph in the club’s history. But, 37 years on, he
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MEP welcomes cut in mobile phone charges
SOUTH-east MEP Sharon Bowles has welcomed new EU caps on mobile phone roaming fees. The new caps mean the cost of data roaming will be cut by a third and it will be cheaper to make calls and send text messages when visiting another EU country.
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Spicer century saves the day
Brett Spicer smashed a boundary strewn unbeaten century to lift Ellingham from the brink of defeat to a remarkable four-wicket win over Hampshire League County Division 1 rivals Ryde at Hardings Shute. The second placed New Forest club were facing
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Flybe announces senior management shake up
Southampton Airport’s largest operator Flybe has revealed a major management shake up as it tries to battle multi-million pound savings. The company has announce the appointment of Saad Hammad as Chief Executive Officer with effect from August
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Motorcyclist dies in crash with van in Hampshire
A motorcyclist has died in a serious crash in Hampshire. The 50-year-old was riding his bike along the A35 road from Lyndhurst to Ashurst in the New Forest when the crash happened. At about 10pm the biker was involved ina crash with a Mercedes
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Time for Victor to decide
The father of Victor Wanyama has said the Celtic midfielder will make a decision on his future in the next few days. Wanyama has been targeted by Saints this summer, with the club having had a £12m bid accepted by the Scottish champions. However
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Blackspot safety to be improved
A HAMPSHIRE accident blackspot is set for major changes to improve safety. Council chiefs have agreed to pursue a package of measures at the junction of the A33 with London Road, Kings Worthy, near Winchester, including cutting the speed of traffic
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Attack victim grew skunk to 'help wth headaches'
AN occasional cannabis smoker used the drug daily to combat headaches after being viciously attacked on Winchester railway station, a judge heard. Nathanial Lang was arrested by police after they had called at his home on an unrelated matter but
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Anger over more solar farm plans
PLANS for yet another solar farm in Hampshire have sparked furious opposition in the county. The latest scheme – close to the River Itchen and a historic Hampshire farmhouse – is the THIRD in just a matter of weeks. Sevington Farm applied for
