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Matt Brown Memorial Match at Folland Park
FAMILY, friends and football fans will be out in force at Folland Park on Thursday for the Matt Brown Memorial Match. The death of the popular security firm boss, football and horse racing enthusiast came as devastating news to the local sporting community
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Ponting stars, but Hampshire stay top after Surrey crash
Hampshire stayed top of their Friends Life t20 South group tonight after Surrey were well beaten by Essex in front of 15,000 at the Oval. Ricky Ponting hit a masterly 65, his highest score in the t20, but it was not enough to prevent Essex from ending
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Sherborne continues recovery with goal in friendly defeat
AFC Totton striker Nathaniel Sherborne continued his recovery from a broken leg by scoring in tonight’s friendly defeat at home to Gosport Borough. Sherborne, who missed all of last season with the injury, netted a 55th minute consolation as Gosport
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Carberry returns to Championship form
Michael Carberry scored a magnificent first LV County Championship century in two years on his return to Kent. Carberry, outstanding for Hampshire in limited-overs competition this season, returned to four-day form with an unbeaten 137 (277 balls
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Woman wins court case over gran's £2.6m inheritance
A mother-of-three who lost a massive chunk of her globetrotting step-gran's fortune due to a probate solicitor's negligence today won about £800,000 in damages at the High Court. Lorraine Studholm Feltham's glamorous gran, Hazel Charlton, built
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Cream of south coast business at awards night
THEY came dressed to the nines to celebrate Hampshire’s high-performing businesses. Large and small companies from across the region united for a glitzy bash at the Grand Harbour Hotel in Southampton to mark the South Coast Business Awards 2013
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Duo charged with fraud valued at almost £1m
A man and woman from Hampshire have been charged with Income Tax and National Insurance fraud estimated at £950,000. Michael Scott, 61, and Marina Scott, 58, were charged at Southampton Central Police Station on Friday 12 July, after an investigation
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Ex-Hants coach returns to county cricket
Former Hampshire coach Jimmy Cook has returned to county cricket with Glamorgan. Glamorgan have appointed the former Somerset and South Africa batsman on a short-term coaching contract. The 59-year-old, who coached Hampshire from 2000-2002
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Rail delays as track warps in soaring heat
HAMPSHIRE commuters are facing major delays this afternoon after the rails warped in soaring temperatures. Emergency engineering work is being carried out on a track that had buckled under heat at Waterloo Station earlier this afternoon. As
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Renting 'beyond the reach' of low paid working families
RENTING is now “beyond the reach” of lower-paid working families across Hampshire, a report has warned. A typical couple with one child is forced to set aside up to 41 per cent of their net income to pay their private landlord, an investigation
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Southampton Mela Festival 2013 - in pictures
Click here for more pictures We had a photographer at Southampton Mela 2013, and all his pictures can be viewed here. These pictures are available to purchase as prints, mugs, t-shirts and more. Click here to order
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Public consultation on ‘green gap’ housing plan
A Winchestrer family is pressing ahead with plans for a new housing development on a “green gap” north of the city. The Welch family wants to build housing and community facilities on 18 acres of the countryside gap off Harestock Road near Littleton
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Sports day fundraising success
A sports day at a Hampshire school raised hundreds of pounds for charity. The event at Noadswood School in Dibden Purlieu included a happy hour featuring space hopper races, penalty shoot-outs and a chance to throw wet sponges at teachers.
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Mum of four jailed for £40,000 benefits fraud
A mother of four who fraudulently claimed more than £40,000 in benefits has been jailed for three months. Joanne Gale failed to declare that her boyfriend had moved in to her Southampton home. Over the space of three years, the 37-year-old
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Southampton Race for LIfe 2013 - Gallery
Follow @EchoPics Click here for more pictures We had a photographer at Southampton Race for Life, so be sure to view the excellent images he took. These pictures are available to purchase as prints, mugs, t-shirts
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Cyclists' £500 donation to air ambulance
A Southampton cycling club donated hundreds of pounds to help the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Sotonia Cycling Club donated £500, to commemorate its member Dave Edwards, who died last year. The money was raised by an auction and a
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Visitors flock to Waterside Arts Festival
“IT was a really successful year”. That’s the ringing endorsement from the organisers of this year’s Waterside Arts Festival. Hundreds of people from across Hampshire flocked to the popular festival in Hythe over the weekend and enjoyed a variety
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Arsenal 'must spend big' says George Graham
Former Arsenal manager George Graham believes the Gunners must spend big on established players like Luis Suarez this summer if they are to compete seriously for the Barclays Premier League title again next season. Arsenal are reported to be ready
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Man Utd bid £26m for Fabregas
Manchester United have submitted a £26m (€30m) bid for Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas. Press Association Sport understands the bid was submitted this evening Sydney time and thus far there has been no response. If the deal did go through
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MP checks on work of job hunters
A Hampshire MP is supporting Winchester job-seekers in their search for work. Sir George Young, Conservative MP for North West Hampshire, visited training company A4e at its base in Regency House, St Clement Street. The company helps a variety
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Chaplow seals Millwall move
Millwall have confirmed the signing of former Saints star Richard Chaplow. The midfielder had his contract at Saints terminated by mutual consent to allow him to join the Championship side on a free transfer. Chaplow had a loan spell at Millwall
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Rose paired with Els and Snedeker
Justin Rose today avoided being paired with Tiger Woods for the first two rounds for the fifth time in the Open Championship. Newly-crowned US Open champion Rose will instead partner defending champion Ernie Els and American Brandt Snedeker at
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Gosport MP urges people to sign up to NHS organ donor register
A HAMPSHIRE MP has urged people to sign up to the NHS Organ Donation Register. Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage hosted the Pass it On campaign in Parliament to coincide with National Transplant Week. Luis Gonçalves, from Gosport, received a kidney
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Celebrating 25 years of Romsey's Beggars Fair
THOUSANDS of revellers basked under glorious sunshine as they gathered for a traditional Hampshire festival. The annual Romsey Beggars Fair celebrated its 20th anniversary with more than 86 acts taking part in 21 venues across the town. Festival-goers
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Students try out life in the Royal Navy
MILITARY hopefuls have received a taste of life in the Royal Navy. Fifteen Military Mentor students spent time at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, finding out about a career as a weapons engineer. A visit to the close range weapons section gave
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Probation staff stage protest march over controversial privatisation proposals
PROBATION workers walked the streets of Southampton to deliver their concerns over privatisation to the public. Hampshire and Isle of Wight probation staff took part in a march organised by probation and family court services union, Napo, to protest
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A magical Southampton Mela Festival
“WE have brought the world to Southampton.” That was the view of the man behind the Southampton Mela Festival, which saw thousands bask in the sweltering heat while taking in cultures from all over the world. Vinod Desai, artistic director
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Great line-up for Lollifest concert in aid of Southampton hospital children's wards
SOME OF Hampshire’s finest musical talent will take to the stage to help make life better for youngsters stuck in hospital. Southampton’s Radio Lollipop charity has announced its line-up for its musical extravaganza, Lollifest 2013, which promises
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Rhinos are Go!
THERE was a stampede to see Southampton’s newest residents at the weekend – a herd of 36 rhinos. The decorated rhinos sparkled in the sunshine and drew plenty of attention from the crowds with many walking the “rhino trail” looking to capture each
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Kasia bags praise for her winning salad
A HAMPSHIRE girl has designed a salad so good that everyone in her school is getting a bag of it. Kasia Smith, of Sun Hill Junior School, came up with Kasia’s Booming Salad and now Alresford Salads have made it a reality by creating and bagging
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Knockout idea for villages competition
TEAMS are training for an inter-village competition based on a popular TV comedy game show. Mike Horne is the man behind the Hampshire version of the former BBC TV show It’s a Knockout being held at Mottisfont. His inter-village competition
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Father tells of fears for son impaled on railings
THE father of a boy who impaled himself on a metal spike has spoken of the family’s anguish. Daniel Howie, 13, is lucky to be alive after he was trapped for 30 minutes on a cast-iron railing outside Winchester’s Peter Symonds College.
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A tribute to great music
IT was only a few months ago that the jazz world was mourning the death of veteran trumpeter Kenny Ball. Kenny and his Jazzmen were regulars at Eastleigh’s Concorde with their appearances stretching back to the 60s. Kenny, who died aged 82
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Jasmin saddles up for prom
TEENAGER Jasmin Booth shunned other forms of transport and went to her school prom on horseback. While other students from Redbridge Community School opted to arrive in cars and lorries, the 16-year-old rode up on a Welsh D owned by one of her
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Oxford university trip for students
TWO budding scholars from Wyvern College have been rewarded with a trip to Oxford University. Nikita Hadavale and Daniel Carpenter are winners of the DUX award, a government scheme giving outstanding students the opportunity to visit a Russell
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A tribute to great music
IT was only a few months ago that the jazz world was mourning the death of veteran trumpeter Kenny Ball. Kenny and his Jazzmen were regulars at Eastleigh’s Concorde with their appearances stretching back to the 60s. Kenny, who died aged 82
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REVIEW: Sleuth, Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margaret's Arts
IN Anthony Shaffer’s 1970 drama – an eccentric, games-obsessed detective writer (VINCENT ADAMS) and the young fellow who “wants to marry his wife” (DANIEL SCOTT) lock horns and find ingenious ways to terrify each other, as their peculiar duel almost
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REVIEW: The Witches of Eastwick, Barton Peveril College, The Nuffield, Southampton
THE story of three friends in small town America who conjure up more than they bargained for with the devilish Darryl Van Horne, this is a show that promises a touch of magic. Director Gemma Watts seems to have sprinkled the magic dust quite successfully
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All star line-up for Turner Sims
THE international programme for Turner Sims this autumn sees a first time visit from jazz legend Hugh Masekela, while US saxophone maestro David Murray returns for a rare visit as part of the Jazz@Turner Sims series. The Southampton venue hosts
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City school singers are aiming to raise the roof
MORE than 1,300 children will be raising the roof at the Guildhall, Southampton tomorrow as they sing along with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at two special schools concerts. Accompanied by the full orchestra, under the baton of the BSO Young
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REVIEW: Evita, South Downe Musical Society, Ferneham Hall, Fareham
COMPARING producer John-Paul McCrohon to Lord Alan Sugar might seem bizarre, but both have to back their judgement when it comes to picking leading ladies. We have yet to see which Apprentice survives the procedure, but the casting of Samantha
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Homes plan for 'eyesore' site
A GROUP of eyesore farm buildings would give way to new homes in a Hampshire village under designs lodged with planners. A decision will be made tomorrow on whether to allow five new homes on Home Farm, in Embley Lane in East Wellow.
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REVIEW: West Side Story, Performing Arts Company, The Berry Theatre, Hedge End
BERNSTEIN and Sondheim’s musical, inspired by Romeo And Juliet but transplanted to New York with rival gangs of whites and Puerto Ricans, offers a dramatic, colourful treatment of the story and unforgettable songs. There was much to enjoy in PAC
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Watercress Festival raises £3,700
THE 9th annual Watercress Festival proved to be the most successful yet, raising a hefty £3,700 for local charity the Joe Glover Trust – over £1,000 more than last year. A record-breaking number of people, estimated at 12,000, flocked to the event
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Rowenna selected to fight outgoing Denham’s seat
LABOUR’S candidate to succeed outgoing Southampton MP John Denham has been decided. Rowenna Davis, pictured below left, will fight to hold the Southampton Itchen seat for Labour at the next General Election when Mr Denham stands down after 23 years
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New rules on ageing taxis to be introduced in Test Valley
NEW rules which aim to crack down on ageing taxis are set to be introduced in a Hampshire borough. Test Valley licensing committee councillors will decide on Thursday whether to vote through a stricter age and condition policy for cabs it licenses
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Fire crews tackle blaze in city centre
A BLOCK of flats in Southampton had to be evacuated this morning after fire took hold on a balcony. The fire sparked on the first floor balcony at Rosida Gardens in Hill Lane and spread to the flat above. Smoke made its way through the building
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Former mayoress Christine is new president of the Inner Wheel Club of Romsey Test
A FORMER mayoress is the new president of the Inner Wheel Club of Romsey Test. Mrs Christine Burgess has stepped into the shoes of Elaine Grainger who was president for two years. Her husband John is a well-known figure in the town and held
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'Car park' plan for former town depot
SOUTHAMPTON’s former town depot is set to find a new life as a car park for vehicles being exported and imported through the docks. Planning permission is being sought for the former council site in Albert Road North in Southampton. A provisional
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Winchester MP Steve Brine honoured for pedestrian campaign by road safety charity
Winchester MP Steve Brine has been named Road Safety Parliamentarian of the Month by road safety charity Brake for his campaigning over pedestrian crossings. Mr Brine began a campaign in the city for a crossing on Andover Road outside Osborne School
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Town councillor criticises city council's council house building programme
ALRESFORD town councillor Margot Power accused the Tory city council of being “vainglorious” in its council house building programme. The city council wants to build 300 houses over the next ten years and has proposed schemes in Stanmore, Highcliffe
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Cash machine vandals strike six times in bid to beat bank security
VANDALS are targeting a major bank in Hampshire by attempting to remove anti-skimming devices that are built in on cash machines used by the public. The same men are thought to be responsible for the damage and have struck six times in the past
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Power company looks at scheme to bury power cables underground in Tichborne area
Southern Electric (SSE) is looking into burying electricity cables in the Tichborne area near Alresford. If it goes ahead it will mean the removal of dozens of wooden telegraph poles. George Upex, of Carter Jonas, agents for local major landowners
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REVIEW; Sir Roy Strong and Brian Sewell, Winchester Festival
OLD masters of the art world Sir Roy Strong and Brian Sewell proved they were not afraid to speak their minds when they entertained a capacity crowd at the Guildhall. Both men have been immersed in the world of art and culture throughout their
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Southampton is hottest place in the country as it swelters at 32C
A BLAZING hot weekend saw mercury busting temperatures for Hampshire – and there’s more scorching sun on the horizon for this week. Sweltering Southampton was the hottest in the country on Saturday with thermometer readings peaking at 32C (89.6F
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Students off to US summer school
TWO Barton Peveril students will be getting a taste of undergraduate life in America this summer after securing hotly contested places on a summer school programme. Christina Webber from Eastleigh and Christopher McGill from Bishopstoke who are
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Employee stole £13,000
A CASHIER has escaped a jail term despite stealing £13,000 from the Hampshire firm he described as being “like a family”. Jack Neal made a series of bogus refunds, crediting money to his own debit card while working at Elliotts builders merchants
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Southampton's Gary Hunt extends Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series lead
Southampton’s Gary Hunt was left frustrated despite extending his lead in the 2013 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. Hunt finished third at Lake Garda in Italy in the fourth round of this year’s competition. Despite increasing his lead over
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Shu smashes another six-strewn century for Burridge
Six-smasher Shu Choudhury blitzed his second consecutive Southern Electric Premier Division One century as t20 Cup finalists Burridge knocked off 255-6 to beat Fawley by four wickets at Botley Road. Choudhury, who belted the Rowledge attack for 187
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Huge pay rises for NHS bosses but freeze for nurses
TOP managers in a Hampshire hospital trust have received pay rises of up to 18 per cent while nurses have had a pay freeze, the Daily Echo can reveal. One senior boss got a pay rise of £35,000 while others received hikes of £25,000 and £15,000
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Hayward century not enough for victory
James Hayward celebrated a second consecutive Southern Electric Premier Division ton as South Wilts posted a formidable 313 – without completing a victory over Totton & Eling. Hayward, who hit his first hundred for some time against Bournemouth
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Shocking dismissal! Kiwi all-rounder given out after hitting ball into electric cables
Alton’s Kiwi all-rounder Dewayne Bowden got a bigger shock than he’d bargained for when he smashed the ball into the electric cables straddling Bashley’s cricket ground. Instead of the ball fizzing to the boundary, it cannoned down into the waiting
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Dee Caffari signs up for Rolex Fastnet Race
Hampshire’s Dee Caffari and Sam Davies are among an impressive list of high-profile female entrants taking part in this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race. A record fleet of 372 boats are signed up this year, with less than a month to go until the famous
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Inquest held on three who died in coach crash returning from Bestival
An inquest will be held today into the deaths of three people killed in a coach crash as they were travelling home from a music festival. They were on the 52-seater vehicle heading back to Merseyside from Bestival on the Isle of Wight when it left
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Hampshire through to English County Championship finals
Hampshire shrugged off the absence of a host of star players to storm through to the finals of the English County Championship. Captain Richard Elmes saw his team produce a remarkable performance to top the standings in the south east qualifier
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Anger over £500,000 historic warship restoration
A CASH-strapped Hampshire council has paid out more than half a million pounds of taxpayers’ cash to restore a First World War warship. The county council approved £250,000 for a refit of the gunboat, known as HMS M33 Minerva, in this year’s budget
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Does Wanyama signing leave Cork out in the cold?
It’s hard to imagine one of Saints’ Premier League stars finding themselves on the bench next season but Jack Cork will be wondering whether that fate may befall him. The signing of Victor Wanyama has been greeted by much enthusiasm and excitement
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Chairman of governors steps down at troubled Hampshire school
THE chairman of the governors of a troubled Hampshire special school has stepped down just months into the job. David DuCroz became chairman of the board of governors at the Stanbridge Earls School near Romsey in March after Tony Knight quit the
