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Check in for Hotel farce - Blue Apple at Theatre Royal Winchester
HAVING tackled rather more serious productions like Hamlet and Living Without Fear, rehearsals are now well under way for Blue Apple theatre’s summer comedy The Hotel, which opens at Theatre Royal Winchester next week. An uproarious new farce inspired
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Amounting to Nothing is a Dream Come True - Sean McGowan
HE WAS once told by a screaming teacher that he would never amount to anything, and proved them wrong last week by rocking Glastonbury Festival with the likes of Kate Nash. Sean McGowan, from Millbrook, Southampton, recently performed as part of
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Stage set for summer school
SUMMER School returns to The Mayflower in August with a variety of masterclasses and workshops for all ages from dance and song through to puppetry and cartooning. Simon Slater, Helena Fox, Lisa Faye, and English National Ballet will lead sessions
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Wanyama deal not dead
Saints manager Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed an interest in Victor Wanyama, Leandro Damiao and Ever Banega. The club are preparing for their second season in the top flight and have ambitious plans for the future, with European football mentioned
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Man wearing just a cardigan commits indecent act in front of dogwalker
A MAN WEARING nothing but a cardigan is wanted by police after he committed an indecent act in front of a woman walking her dogs. The incident happened near the water at Whitefield Moor. The man walked out from the direction of Puttles Bridge car
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Live Order at Bestival
NEW Order will release a live recording of their amazing set at Bestival last year on Monday as a charity CD to support Isle of Wight Youth Trust. Live at Bestival 2012, out on Rob da Bank’s Sunday Best Recordings, recounts the superb set played
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Take a tour of Southampton's Tudor House
SOUTHAMPTON historian Simon Reynier will be giving a guided tour around historic Tudor House in Bugle Street on Sunday, July 14. He will look at the collection inside and the people who once lived there. The tours take place at 11.30am, 1.30pm
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Plans to build new council homes in Winchester still on track
PLANS to build new council homes in Winchester have not stalled, according to officers. An overview and scrutiny meeting on Monday examined a report of last year’s housing revenue account which showed the council spent just £341,000 of a budgeted
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Rhinos ready for the school trail
HAMPSHIRE schools are getting ready for the charge as we are just nine days away from the big event. And four Hampshire schools will have their very own sculpture for the Go! Rhinos public art extravaganza thanks to sponsorship from Winchester
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Traffic light delays condemned
DELAYS in installing traffic lights and other improvements on a major route into Romsey have been criticised as “completely unsatisfactory for residents.” Cllr Sean Woodward, executive member for economy, transport and environment at the county
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Mystery as gym announces closure
A HAMPSHIRE gym has shut its doors suddenly after suffering “financial problems”. Members of Accolade Health and Fitness in Southampton have been turning up only to find the building locked, phone calls going unanswered and a typed note on the
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IBM events aim to keep girls studying science and tech
A MURDER mystery, computer games and a virtual robot should be enough to keep the interest of most youngsters. IBM certainly think so, as they laid on a programme of events designed to encourage schoolgirls to continue studying science, technology
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Drop your pet in for a tortoise MOT
TORTOISE owners can drop their shelled reptiles round for an MOT this Saturday. This will be held at Hampshire Tortoise Society’s TortArk surgery in Fontley Road in Titchfield, Hampshire, from 2pm to 4.3pm.
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Get creative with arts and crafts class at Fair Oak library
AN arts and crafts session will take place at a Hampshire library today. The event runs from 10am to 11am at Fair Oak Library on Campbell Way. For more information call 08456 035631.
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Mediums and clairvoyants give readings in St Deny's
MEDIUMS and clairvoyants will be at St Deny’s Community Centre in Priory Road on July 6 as part of a New Age Fair. It starts at 10am through to 5pm and admission is free.
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Thieves steal prescription drugs from home
DETECTIVES are appealing for information after the theft of more than 500 prescribed tablets from a Southampton home. Burglars struck at the property on Burgess Road sometime between 12.30 and 6.40pm Monday, July 1. When the occupant, a 54-
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BBC4 radio show comes to Titchfield
MORE than 100 people packed in to a Hampshire community hall for a radio politics show. BBC Radio 4 staged its Any Questions? show at Titchfield Community Centre with panel members including the Minister of State for Justice Lord McNally and MP
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WWII weapons collector finds live grenade in garden
When a Southampton man spotted something unusual in his garden while his two-year-old daughter looked on he suddenly realised the extreme danger he and his family were in. Thanks to his hobby, James Bradley realised the piece of metal he had uncovered
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Obelisk Road to close for months of improvements
OBELISK Road in Woolston, Southampton, is to be closed from Monday until about mid-November for road improvement works to take place. The section of road affected runs between the junctions with Victoria Road and St Anne’s Road.
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Did you see brawl begin outside Bordern sports club?
PUNTERS could help trace a group of men who sparked a mass brawl outside a Hampshire social club. The fight broke out outside the Bordon and Oakhanger Sports Club in Bolley Avenue, Borden at 7.30pm on Saturday. PC Craig Robinson said: “There
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Youngsters raise vital funds in a marathon charity kick
Children from the Waterside Taekwondo Club raised nearly £3,000 for the Melanoma Trust through a 12-hour sponsored kick marathon. The students started at 7am and continued all the way through to 7pm, achieving an incredible 157,000 kicks on a padded
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Travellers submit plan for permanent site
TWO families of travellers who set up camp on their own land in Fordingbridge have applied for planning permission to use the site permanently. New Forest District Council will now decide whether to allow two mobile homes, a new entry road and
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Catalytic converter theft from car
THIEVES stole a catalytic converter from a car in Horton Heath. The theft happened in Bramley Gardens overnight on Monday. Call police on 101.
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'Concerns remain' at sex scandal hit school
AN emergency Ofsted inspection has found that safeguarding concerns remain at a troubled Hampshire special school. Although inspectors recognised improvement at Stanbridge Earls School from the last inspection and said pupils were safer than they
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Gas work to close street
GAS maintenance works will close part of a Southampton street for six hours next week. Bullar Road will be closed at its junction with Bitterne Road West from 6pm to midnight next Wednesday
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Flats plan
OFFICE space in Southampton could be converted into flats. McDowells Development Co Ltd has applied to the city council for prior approval to transform the first floor space in West End Road. The current plans are to convert it into two one-bedroom
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BLOG: Southampton's world champion cliff diver Gary Hunt writes for the Daily Echo
Southampton's world champion cliff diver Gary Hunt is writing a regular blog for the Southern Daily Echo regarding the 2013 Red Bull series, where he is looking to win the title for the fourth year running. After two second places in the first two
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Launch of Lyme disease centre in Hampshire
A HAMPSHIRE hospital is to host the first national centre for Lyme disease, a vicious infection that can attack the nervous system. Dr Matthew Dryden, consultant microbiologist at Winchester’s Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH), will head the
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Major milestone reached in aircraft carrier construction
A MAJOR milestone in the construction of a new multi-billion pound Navy aircraft carrier has been completed in Hampshire this morning. Hundreds of skilled Southampton workers have been involved in building the HMS Prince of Wales - one of the biggest
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Murals complete estate regeneration
THEY are the final piece of a flagship £15m regeneration scheme on a Southampton housing estate. Jubilant neighbours and schoolchildren in Thornhill gathered in Hinkler Place for the unveiling of 12 beautiful murals. The works, by artist Will
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Judge to rule on drugs supply charge
A judge will determine whether a Southampton man was dealing drugs on a commercial scale or principally supplying to friends after the prosecution and defence could not agree on the issue. Elgi Shoshari, 20, of Charlton Road, pleaded guilty at
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Police called to children having water fight in electricity substation
Children were found playing with water close to an electricity substation. Police were called to reports that five children, aged around 10 years old, were playing water games next to the substation, in Bodmin Road, Eastleigh, behind some flats
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Plan for English language museum and sports centre
AN ambitious scheme to build an English language museum in Hampshire could combine with a new sports centre. Winchester City Council wants to demolish River Park Leisure Centre and replace it with a new complex on the same site. Now volunteers
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Telecoms firms join forces to create up to 70 jobs
A JOBS bonanza is under way today after two Hampshire firms announced a multi-million-pound merger. Up to 70 new jobs are being created after Premier Telecom and Business Phones Direct joined forces to become OneCom. The new business will instantly
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Prison to become 'resettlement' centre
Winchester Prison is set to become a “resettlement prison” to try to do more to rehabilitate prisoners before their release. More emphasis will be placed on deterring inmates from crime, even those serving short sentences in local prisons such
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Harris lands Salisbury job
CONFERENCE Premier club Salisbury City have announced the appointment of Mikey Harris as their new manager. The board of directors trawled through more than 50 applications, many from high-profile names in the game, but have decided to put their
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Mourners pay a colourful tribute to transgender campaigner
It was a fittingly colourful send-off to a leading light in the campaign for equal rights. About 200 people came to commemorate and celebrate the life of Chrisie Edkins, who died suddenly at her Hampshire home last month. As requested by her
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Flybe appoints new chief in hunt for £50m savings
SOUTHAMPTON Airport’s largest operator Flybe has revealed a major management shake-up as it tries to make multi-million-pound savings. The company has announced the appointment of Saad Hammad as chief executive officer with effect from August 1
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Worries and optimism of Southampton based Egyptians
EGYPTIANS living in Southampton revealed their hopes and fears for the future of their country as the army seized power last night. They spoke as celebrations erupted across the north African country after military leaders told President Mohammed
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Abduction case man is acquitted
ONE of the two Hampshire men accused of abducting a teenage girl has been acquitted without having to say a word in his defence. At the close of the prosecution’s case at Southampton Crown Court, Judge Peter Ralls QC accepted a defence submission
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The Rumour Mill - Thursday July 4
The Daily Echo brings you a round-up of the transfer rumours making headlines in today's newspapers... Saints midfielder Richard Chaplow is wanted by Championship side Birmingham City. The 28-year-old has a year remaining on his St Mary’s contract
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Fans flock to see Peter Andre's surprise makeover
HE is famous for showing off his six-pack in his music videos and baring his personal life on TV. But when it came to visiting Southampton as part of his 60 Minute Makeover show, Peter Andre was more on the shy side. Fans descended on Radstock
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City to raid Christchurch for another striker?
NEW Winchester City boss Graham Kemp is planning to re-unite the strike duo that, between them, rattled in more than 50 Sydenhams Wessex goals for Christchurch last term. Having already brought Ben Osborne to the Denplan City Ground from his old
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Chairman issues Stags cash appeal
AFC TOTTON are trying to raise funds for the financially stricken club by setting up a donation system. The Stags, who are around £185,000 in debt, have called on their fans for support. Interim chairman Andy Straker says fans can contribute
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Car dealer's bid for £1m life insurance before dying in BMW inferno
A HAMPSHIRE car dealer tried to take out a £1m life insurance policy before he died in an inferno in his BMW outside his home, it has been revealed. Graham Lowe, known to friends and family as “Ralphy”, set fire to himself at home in his BMW in
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Campaign to reintroduce water voles into Hampshire countryside
RATTY' looks set to make a major comeback to a Hampshire river. Once a common sight, water voles have seen a rapid decline and are thought to be extinct in the Meon Valley. But now a new scheme, said to be the largest of its kind ever attempted
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Language museum could go on sports centre site
AN ambitious scheme to build an English language museum in Hampshire could combine with a new sports centre. Winchester City Council wants to demolish River Park Leisure Centre and replace it with a new complex on the same site. Now volunteers
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Jack to get a taste of Tour life
Hampshire teenage golf star Jack Singh-Brar will be mixing it with some of the world’s best players when he competes in his first ever European Tour event later this month. The 16-year-old Brokenhurst Manor ace has been given an invite to the Russian
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Ex-Saint hits out at England flops
Former Saints star Graeme Le Saux has issued a damning assessment of the attitude displayed by some clubs and young players towards representing England. Le Saux was speaking after a miserable summer for the country’s youth sides, with the under
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Big guns set sights on Artemis Challenge
SOME of the biggest names in ocean racing from Britain and Europe are returning to Cowes Week this year to compete in the Artemis Challenge. Now in its seventh year, and one of the highlights of the world’s largest sailing regatta, the Artemis
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Traveller families apply to put down roots
TWO families of travellers who set up camp on their own land in Hampshire have applied for planning permission to use the site permanently. Councillors will now decide whether to allow two mobile homes, a new entry road and gates, amenity block
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Ajmal is a no go for Hamsphire
Hampshire are considering not having an overseas player for the last two months of the season following confirmation of Saeed Ajmal’s unavailability. The Royals announced the signing of the spin sensation in December, but he is now unavailable
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Winchester Prison to do more to rehabilitate inmates
WINCHESTER Prison is set to become a “resettlement prison” to try to do more to rehabilitate prisoners before their release. More emphasis will be placed on deterring inmates from crime, even those serving short sentences in local prisons such
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‘Tax cheat’ quartet facing sentencing
FOUR men will be sentenced at Southampton Crown Court next month for their roles in a plan to con £2m of taxpayers money from HM Revenue and Customs. The quartet were alleged to have been involved in a conspiracy to open bank accounts by adopting
