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Plans for two biomass plants in Hampshire
PLANS for a controversial power station in Southampton are still in place – but another one could be built just 20 miles away. The Daily Echo can reveal initial discussions have taken place between the Ministry of Defence and the firm behind a
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Crash causes major delays on Hampshire road
MOTORISTS face major delays this evening following a collision on a major Hampshire road. One lane is closed on the A31 westbound between Stoney Cross and Picket Post following a collision at around 5.30pm. Police are currently at the scene
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Motorists face A31 delays
MOTORISTS face delays this evening following a collision on a major Hampshire road. One lane is closed on the A31 westbound between Stony Cross and Picket Post following a two-car collision at around 5.30pm. Police are currently at the scene
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Saints confirm Wanyama signing
Saints have completed the £12m signing of Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama. The 22-year-old Kenyan international joins the club on a four-year contract. The fee for Wanyama makes his move the biggest transfer in Scottish football history.
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Cyclist named after fatal crash
THE CYCLIST killed in a road crash in Southampton yesterday has been named by police. Robert Lee, 23, from Millbrook Road West, Southampton, was riding a bicycle on to Thomas Lewis Way at traffic lights close to the Machine Mart store when he was
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County to consult with schools over term dates
EDUCATION bosses in Hampshire say they will consult with schools over plans that would enable them to set their own term dates. As reported by the Daily Echo, the new reforms would enable schools to set their own holiday dates rather than stick
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Tell your MP to vote for change in children law
ON July 12 the UK Government has the chance to update an 80-year-old law to protect more vulnerable children. The current, antiquated, law – the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 – only covers physical harm against a child and doesn’t recognise
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I think green scientific prophecies of doom are a myth
JOE COX, of the Green Party (Letters, July 3), writes of a (mythical) “rise in sea level” due to (imaginary) global warming caused (supposedly) by our industrial civilisation. This is one of the many prophecies of doom peddled by the Green movement
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No budget for bandstand seats
ON June 30 we decided to go to a band concert in Southampton parks presented by a university band named The Grads. A very good concert, I must say. We were very surprised to see that the musicians had no seating in the bandstand (also none
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MPs’ pay hike
THE report from an independent body is to recommend a pay hike of possibly as much as £10,000 p.a. to our MPs. Surely they should be content to accept just a one per cent increase like many working class people have had during his tough economic
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Beauty spots are being blighted by rubbish
MOST of us enjoy the great outdoors, especially in the current run of fine weather that we are experiencing. Our parks, local beaches, the New Forest, are all having a greater number of visitors enjoying what they each have to offer. Why then
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Unions should hold no influence
TRADE unions were formed to fight mainly for decent pay and conditions for working people, and not to influence who is to be the Labour candidate in, it is reported, some 41 constituencies at the next general election. P G HAWKINS, Southampton.
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Get involved in Weston Shore clean-up
THERE’S another chance to get involved with cleaning up beautiful Weston Shore in Southampton on Sunday, August 4. It’s a great chance to take action about an environmental issue that’s easy to get to grips with –litter! People taking part
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Hants pull off rare Championship win
James Tomlinson finished with figures of five for 44 to guide Hampshire to their second LV= County Championship Division Two of the season as they beat Glamorgan by 43 runs in a close-fought game in Cardiff. After leaving Glamorgan 215 to win in
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Cutbacks leave emergency service in a sorry state
I WANTED to express how awful our emergency service is. I’m not saying how awful the staff are – it’s the Government’s fault due to all these cutbacks. I am a first aider, and recently a lady was laying on the floor bleeding quite heavily.
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Winchester ready for a Vase reunion
WINCHESTER City will be turning back the clock on Sunday (July 14) when their 2004 FA Vase glory boys make a special comeback appearance at the Denplan City Ground. Neil Hards and Steve Moss, the manager and coach on that never-to-be-forgotten
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Fun times ahead at Eastleigh
EASTLEIGH are hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday (July 13), starting at 10am. Fans will get the chance to see Richard Hill’s squad in an open training session (11am) ahead of the new Conference South season and then meet the players afterwards
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Driver escapes after car rolls down embankment after being run off the road
A HAMPSHIRE pensioner had a miraculous escape after her car careered down a 20ft embankment and crashed into a tree. The 76-year-old driver was travelling north along the A326 near Totton yesterday when she was run off the road. But despite
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Saints terminate Chaplow contract
Saints have terminated the contract of Richard Chaplow by mutual consent. The midfielder is one of a number of fringe players to have been told they could leave St Mary's this summer. Chaplow is now expected to sign for Millwall, where he was
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Man hurt after trying to stop couple arguing
A MAN was left in hospital suffering serious injuries after he tried to stop a couple arguing outside his Hampshire home. The 46-year-old man heard raised voices outside his home in Long Lane, Holbury and went outside to find that his van had been
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Vegard Forren rejoins Molde
Vegard Forren has ended a disastrous spell at Saints by returning to his former club, Molde. The centre-back has re-signed for the Norwegian team, just six months after making a £3.5m move to St Mary’s. Forren, 25, did not play a single minute
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Family fun day at Test Park, Southampton, to raise money for good causes
A family fun day at Test Park, Southampton, will raise money for STOP Hunger and Sport Solent in the Community. The event on August 18, organised by Test Park Sports Ground and Sodexo, will also feature bungee jumping, cage cricket, touch rugby
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The Walking Dead: 400 Days - Review
Reviewed On: PlayStation 3 Available For: PS3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, PC, iOS, Mac. Publisher: Telltale Games Developer: Telltale Games Genre: Action Age: 18 (PEGI) Price: £3.99 Click here for
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Wanyama: Saints wanted me the most
Victor Wanyama said Saints' persistence in trying to sign him has been an important factor in persuading him to join the club. The Celtic midfielder is expected to finalise his £12m move to St Mary's shortly, with an announcement possibly arriving
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Rhinos ready to take over the streets of Southampton
As Southampton awoke yesterday morning the first of the rhinos were emerging in city streets and parks as they took their positions on the Go! Rhinos trail. From the iconic Bargate monument, to the historic Tudor House and the city Cenotaph, each
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Southampton drugs offender set for long sentence
A SOUTHAMPTON drugs offender will return to court in the autumn knowing that he will receive a substantial prison sentence. The point was conceded by the defence when Harish Chandarana appeared at Winchester Crown Court on cannabis and cocaine
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Pahars appointed Latvia manager
Former Saints star Marian Pahars has been appointed head coach of the Latvia national team. The 36-year-old had been in charge of the under-21 side since the start of the year, but now replaces Aleksandrs Starkovs, who has resigned. His appointment
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Man so shocked by his drunken attack he joined Alcoholics Anonymous
A CARE home worker was so shocked by his drunken attack on an acquaintance that he registered with Alcoholics Anonymous. Winchester Crown Court heard that Christopher Stevens could not remember sitting astride the woman with his hands around her
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Volunteer at Southampton Sky Ride
VOLUNTEERS are still being sought for Southampton’s annual cycling extravaganza. Thousands of people will take part in the family- orientated Sky Ride event on July 28. Southampton’s city centre will be traffic-free for the day as the event
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Hospice nurses kitted out with colourful boots
NURSES at a Hampshire hospice have been kitted out with colourful new boots to use while helping to wash and clean patients. The festival-style wellies were handed to staff at Countess Mountbatten Hospice in West End by Mark Caine from MCC Building
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Saints star Paul Jones supports Hampshire Autistic Society
FOOTBALL enthusiasts from across Hampshire pitted their skills against a former Saints star at a charity event. The Hampshire Autistic Society held its first five-a-side football tournament on Sunday, with former goalkeeper Paul Jones appearing
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Spotting one of the signs of deadly killer lung cancer
IT is one of Hampshire’s deadliest cancers, claiming the lives of nearly 700 people a year. Now the county’s health chiefs are the latest to back a national campaign highlighting the devastating impact of lung cancer and urging people to spot the
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Record-breaking debut for Ageas Bowl prodigy
The Ageas Bowl International Academy's Ashton Agar produced one of the most remarkable innings in Ashes history, falling two runs short of a century from number 11 to hand his side an unlikely advantage in the first Investec Test. Agar began the
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Be barbecue safe this summer
HAMPSHIRE firefighters are warning people to be barbecue safe this summer. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging barbecue chefs to be safety-conscious, especially when lighting them. Top advice includes never using them indoors or in
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Police find missing man - just where they left him
IF it was not so serious it could have been a scene straight out of a Carry On film. The brief was to find a man they wanted to speak to about an alleged assault on a woman – but the only place they did not look was the very spot where they left
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Enter the world of Winnie the Pooh
THE young and young at heart can enter the world of Winnie the Pooh. The gallery at Mottisfont, near Romsey, will be displaying dozens of hand-painted illustrations by E H Shepard. There will also be a family quest through the house’s surrounding
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Hat Fair record
HAT Fair organisers reckon a record attendance enjoyed the sun-bathed street theatre event in Winchester. They believe some 69,000 people were in the city centre over the three days last weekend. A spokeswoman said: “This almost exactly equals
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Pupils make an impressive entrance to proms across south
WHEN it comes to making an impressive entrance, students from across the south continue to pull out all the stops for their school proms. We’ve had tractors, scooters, limos, horse and carriages and even mobility scooters but one teenager has gone
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Honey has golden touch in helping beat bacteria
THE healing powers of honey have been known about for thousands of years, dating back to the Ancient Egyptians, who put it on wounds. But with the invention of penicillin and other antibiotics last century, it fell out of use in modern medicine
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Wedding dresses stolen in £20,000 raid on shop
Several brides-to-be had a lucky escape when thieves targeted a wedding shop, stealing dresses and other items worth £20,000. Burglars smashed their way into the premises and made off with about half the stock in a raid that could have caused heartache
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'Cramped' and 'contrived' Bransgore housing plan thrown out
Plans to extend a house at Foxgloves in Bransgore have been thrown out. Cllr Maureen Holding told fellow members of the district council’s planning committee that the proposed development would appear cramped and contrived. Cllr Diane Andrews
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Lilies on the Land, RAODS, Plaza Theatre
ONE approaches a show like this – the story of the Women’s Land Army (WLA) told by four representative figures – fearing that it will just be another repetition of that tiresome theme, how great everything was in the Second World War. But under
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National Childbirth Trust's volunteering event
Southampton's National Childbirth Trust branch is holding an evening for people to find out more about volunteering for the charity. The event, on Tuesday at the Master Builder in Swaythling Road, will start at 7.30pm. The charity offers information
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Point to Prove - The Point Eastleigh's autumn season announced
THE world premier of Still Current kicks off the autumn season at The Point in Eastleigh. Choreographed by the acclaimed Russell Maliphant, he provides a new evening of solos, duets and a trio. The new production combines a unique mix of dance
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Theatre That Changes Lives
There are two things I have always felt passionate about. I've always loved theatre. I've always hated discrimination. Therefore it was one of the proudest moments of my life last year to be invited to become a trustee of Blue Apple Theatre because
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Horse is killed in New Forest crash
A woman suffered a broken back and her horse was killed after a collision with a van in the New Forest. Cheryl Kirkhope was returning from a ride with six-year-old mare American Sunset when the green Mitsubishi L200 truck was in collision with
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Fire trucks and face painting at football club fun day
Two special matches will be played in aid of a good cause at Winchester City Football Club on Sunday. The first clash, at 2.15pm, sees the Joe Glover Team take on Winchester City. Next up is Winchester City v the club’s FA Vase winners from
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Developer's second bid for housing project
Bosses behind plans for a major housing scheme in the centre of Lymington have launched a second attempt to gain permission. Pennyfarthing Homes aims to build up to 25 properties on a site currently occupied by the Travis Perkins building supply
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Man found guilty of 'horrendous' attack on wife
A Hampshire man has received a suspended prison sentence after being convicted of two charges of attacking his wife. Michael Andrews, 54, from Marryat Road, New Milton, had denied assaulting Patricia Andrews, by beating, on January 8 and February
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College takes over WestQuay
Totton College will be at WestQuay today, offering prospective students a taste of what the college has on offer for the coming academic year. The event will include performances from music and dance students, as well as the chance to join in with
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Televised fixtures announced
The first batch of live televised fixtures for the 2013/14 Premier League season have been announced. Matches will be available to view either on Sky or the new BT Sport channel. The full list of games selected by each broadcaster is as follows
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Saints handed three TV dates
Saints have had three of their matches picked for live television coverage, after the first wave of Premier League games to be broadcast were announced. The home clash with West Ham will now take place on Sunday, September 15, at 4pm, while Fulham's
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Cruise firm pledges to build 'most luxurious vessel'
REGENT Seven Seas Cruises, which has its UK base in Southampton, is to build the most luxurious vessel in the era of modern cruising with delivery scheduled for summer 2016. Accommodating just 738 guests, the new ship will be named Seven Seas Explorer
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TV chiefs defend rescheduling key Premier League games
Television chiefs have defended their decision to reschedule games involving some of England's top stars ahead of vital World Cup qualifiers. Sky Sports and BT Sport announced their live Barclays Premier League fixtures this morning, and England boss
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Tractor blaze in field
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blazing tractor in a field off Hill Street, Calmore. Two crews from Totton and Romsey fire stations extinguished the blaze, which broke out just after 11am yesterday. No one was hurt.
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Two hurt as car overturns
TWO women were taken to hospital after the car they were in flipped on to its roof on a Hampshire road. Fire crews from Fareham and Gosport were called to Crofton Lane, Hill Head, following the single-car crash. They were called at 6.45pm on
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Hunt for man after 'extremley violent' burglaries
DETECTIVES are looking for this man in connection with a number of 'extremley violent' burglaries. Jack Leigh Murray, 27, of Shawford Close, Southampton, is alleged to have been one of a group of men who carried out a series of violent burglaries
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Lyndhurst begin search for new manager
HAMPSHIRE Premier League Division One newcomers Lyndhurst are on the lookout for a new manager. Dave Elgram, who has been at the club for a decade in various capacities, is stepping down due to work commitments after leading the New Forest side
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Store’s bid to sell alcohol from 6am
IT WAS described as “the wrong store in the wrong place” by outraged residents. But councillors will soon decide whether Tesco’s latest express store in Southampton has permission to sell alcohol. The supermarket giant has applied to the city
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The Rumour Mill - Thursday July 11
The Daily Echo brings you a round-up of the transfer rumours making the headlines in today's newspapers... Saints will complete the £12m signing of Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama today, while manager Mauricio Pochettino remains keen on Roma striker
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Mail sell-off could cut services, warns Denham
PRIVATISATION of the Royal Mail could lead to a reduction of services on offer to the public, a Hampshire MP has warned. The Government has announced plans to move a majority stake of the service to the London Stock Exchange rather than sell it
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Shane Warne to be inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame
Former Hampshire skipper Shane Warne will be inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame in London later this month. The legendary leg-spinner's accomplishments will be recognised on Friday, July 19, during the tea interval of the
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Ex-Hants star Katich hits double ton
Former Hampshire batsman Simon Katich's sensational double-century put Lancashire in control on the third day of their top-of-the-table LV= County Championship Division Two clash against Northamptonshire. Katich's outstanding knock of 200 off 322
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Ex-Saint signs new Manchester City contract
Former Saints goalkeeper Richard Wright has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester City. Wright, 35, joined City as a free agent last summer and served as back-up to Joe Hart and Costel Pantilimon without making a first-team appearance.
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Cowes Week is "best regatta in the world"
Cowes Week is still the number one regatta in the world, the man at its helm has said as the clock counts down to the world famous event. With just three weeks remaining until the first starting gun kickstarts the week-long regatta, CEO Stuart
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Premier League clubs warned: Invest in the future - not the present
Barclays Premier League clubs have been urged to invest in the future rather than the present if they are to escape a web of spiralling debt. Simon Chadwick, Professor of Sport Business Strategy and Marketing at Coventry University, fears growing
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Bowers back at Follands Sports
IT’S all change at Folland Sports – the club formerly known as GE Hamble – this summer. After a season as joint first-team boss, Dave Lewis is going back to his coaching roots and clearing the decks for the irrepressible Danny Bowers to return
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Wanyama deal will take spending past £50m
Saints will take their spending on transfer fees since returning to the Premier League past the £50m mark if they sign Celtic’s Victor Wanyama. The midfielder is expected to finalise his protracted move from the Scottish champions any time now,
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Youth fined for driving car into fence
A WINCHESTER youth must pay compensation after hitting a garden fence in a car crash. The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted failing to stop after damaging the fence in Froxfield Close, Harestock, on April 16. Magistrates
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Theft charge
A WINCHESTER woman has been ordered to pay £600 compensation after admitting theft. Susan Moreau, 52, of Mountbatten Place, Kings Worthy, admitted stealing cash from Nuria Gonzalez in Winchester between August 1, 2012, and May 8 this year, Basingstoke
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Docks get £70m boost
IT’S the £70m boost that could bring thousands of jobs and millions of pounds of trade to Southampton. A loan signed off by the European Investment Bank (EIB) has fired the starting gun on ambitious plans to develop the city’s docks and open it
