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Rose happy despite missing cut
US Open champion Justin Rose admits his bid to win back-to-back majors was always more than likely going to fail but he does not regret taking the time off in between. The 32-year-old's victory at Merion last month was the first by an Englishman
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Charity dog show
In aid of The Asthma, Allergy and Inflammation Research Charity, the AAIR are holding a summer fair and dog show at Palmerston Park, Southampton. Back by popular demand, not only will the event hold a dog show with ten different categories to enter
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All the fun of the fair
Running every day until Sunday, July 28 before moving on to Weston, the popular community fair is making a reappearance at Hoglands Park, Southampton. Operated by Charles Cole, the fairground is known for having rides and entertainment that are suitable
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US Open champion Justin Rose misses cut at Muirfield
Justin Rose’s bid for back-to-back major victories evaporated in the heat at Muirfield today. The Hampshire golfer claimed one of golf’s four crown jewels for the first time when he won the US Open, at Merion, last month. But the 32-year-old
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Hampshire top group after Surrey win
Hampshire top the Friends Life T20 South Group table after a convincing seven wicket win at Surrey. A bumper Friday night crowd at the Kia Oval were left disappointed as Hampshire coasted to victory. Surrey got off to a good start but four
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Parent's 200 mile trip to collect child after midnight feast
A mother has written to Education Secretary Michael Gove in fury, claiming she was forced to make a 200-mile journey to collect her daughter from a school trip because the child was caught eating chocolate. Kerri McCann was asked to pick up Holli
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A new look for brewery’s Old Thumper and Huffkin
A HAMPSHIRE brewery has revealed a new look for its popular beers. The rebranding by Ringwood Brewery, based in Christchurch Road, Ringwood, will be officially unveiled at a launch event at its premises today. Using the tagline “visit the winding
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Long delays on A31 after car and caravan crash
MOTORISTS in the New Forest are facing long delays this afternoon after a crash on a major Hampshire road. The westbound carriageway of the A31 was blocked earlier between Picket Post and Poulner Hill due to a collision between a car and a caravan
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Operation Snakebite to clamp down on burglaries from gardens
A MAJOR drive to clamp down on burglaries in the New Forest launches this week. The Safer New Forest Partnership launches Operation Snakebite tomorrow to help residents secure sheds, outbuildings and other non-residential properties in the rural
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Pair guilty of animal cruelty
A COUPLE have been banned from keeping animals after admitting cruelty. Eric and Karen Newton appeared in court and admitted a string of offences relating to the care of a cat and dog. They were each fined £670 and banned from keeping animals
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Classic campervan stolen
THIEVES have stolen a classic VW campervan from a Hampshire road. The distinctive Dormobile vehicle, made in 1970 and fitted with a silencer on the exhaust, was reported stolen from Elmore Road in Lee-onthe- Solent. The incident happened some
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Stolen drugs led to overdose death
A GUEST at a New Forest hotel died after taking a lethal combination of drink and drugs, a judge heard. Rikki Knight was rushed to hospital where he was put on a ventilator in the intensive care unit. Two days later it was decided the machine should
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1,000 extra primary places to be created
ALMOST 1,000 extra primary school places will be created, to tackle a looming crisis across Hampshire. Education chiefs have been given the goahead to expand eight successful schools, as part of a £820m Government cash injection. The move follows
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Commoners win land battle
THREE generations of her family have dedicated their lives to nurturing and caring for iconic New Forest ponies. But Clare Bates fears soaring land and house prices are pushing the ancient tradition of Commoning to the brink. Now the mother-of-two
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Sisi to make a splash at Bath
David Sisi is relishing the challenge of breaking into Bath RFC’s first team. The back-row star from Totton has moved up the A36 to Bath, having signed before winning the Junior World Championship with England in France last month. Sisi made
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PREVIEW: Twelfth Night
AHOY there to a brand new production of Shakespeare’s comic tale of shipwrecks, sea storms and mistaken identity. Unforgettably larger than life characters, a whole host of playful pranks and the sound of enchanting music come together to create
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Knifeman seen running along city street
A MAN brandishing two large knives was seen running along a city road this morning, according to police. The incident happened in Graham Road in the Nicholstown area of Southampton. Residents began ringing police at 10.13am to report the incident
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Why I Support Evening Parking Charges
As one of the people responsible for the past success of The Mayflower, I am probably the last person you would expect to be in favour of charging for parking in the evening and risking putting off audiences. The new Mayflower chief executive organised
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Lemurs need help keeping cool in heatwave
EVEN tropical animals need helping keeping cool in the heatwave. As temperatures remain high, the lemurs at Marwell Zoo near Winchester were given ice cream as they cool off in the shade. The ice cream was given to the zoo by Hambledon based
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Saints' rivals offer free travel to away games
Saints' Premier League rivals Stoke City have announced they will be offering their supporters free coach travel to all of their Barclays Premier League games in the 2013-14 season. The Potters are introducing the initiative - which they believe
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Woman fined £650 for not clearing up after her dog
An 18-year-old Hampshire woman has been told to pay more than £650 after failing to clear up dog mess in a park, according to a local authority. Katie Arnell was seen by a city council officer to allow her dog to foul in Duke Crescent Green, Portsmouth
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Warning about rogue traders cold calling in Hampshire
ROGUE traders are cold calling in part of Hampshire, trading standards officers have warned. They are targeting the Barton-on-Sea area of the New Forest offering to clean driveways. Hampshire County Council trading standards is advising residents
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Widow of killed officer ‘grateful’ for donations
THE widow of a police officer killed in a crash says she has been “overwhelmed” by the public support she and her family have received. Father-of-two PC Steve Rawson died after his unmarked motorbike collided with a car in Southampton in April.
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Family fun at the Curdridge Country Show
AFTER a disappointing cancellation last year due to the weather, this year’s Curdridge Country Show, being held tomorrow, has promised to be bigger and better than ever. Raising money for the local village hall, the event will have a stage featuring
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Fundraiser in memory of Steven Johnson
THE family of a young father killed when he was hit by a car are organising a special event in his memory. Steven Johnson’s mum, Ange Dandridge and his brother Sam have arranged a fun day tomorrow at the Saints pub in Millbrook. The event has
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Discover Southampton's history underfoot
Southampton is a city with a wealth of history under its feet. On Sunday, Dr Andy Russel gives everyone the chance to explore that history with a guided tour of the Southampton vaults, setting out from Tudor House. The exciting opportunity lets people
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Look out for the Gruffalo at Moors Valley Country Park this weekend
AS part of Moors Valley Country Park’s 25th anniversary, the scariest creature in the woods will be making a visit to the park tomorrow and Sunday. The Gruffalo will be there to meet everyone with activities themed around the beloved characters. Fans
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Government's biomass U-turn
CAMPAIGNERS hope a Government U-turn could spell the end for Southampton’s controversial biomass plans. A cap on subsidies available to new biomass plants has come into force this month, meaning only a limited number of proposed plants are certain
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PREVIEW: Anne Boleyn, Maskers Theatre Company
AUDIENCES will be treated to a right rollicking tale of royal mystery and intrigue as Anne Boleyn is brought to the stage by the Maskers Theatre Company. Their outdoor summer production at Hamptworth Lodge, halfway between Southampton and Salisbury
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Calf rescued from deep mud
THIS young cow needed some help to moooove along after getting stuck in the mud. The Belgian Blue calf was trying to reach the River Hamble near Manor Farm Country Park to get a cooling drink. But firefighters were called out to rescue the
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Love Soul Choir in concert
SOUTHAMPTON’S acclaimed vocalists, the Love Soul Choir are performing at The Point tomorrow. After winning praise from the BBC show, The Big Performance and Channel 5’s Don’t Stop Believing, the team has gone from strength to strength. Covering
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The Rumour Mill - Friday July 19
The Daily Echo brings you a round-up of the transfer rumours making headlines in today's newspapers... Saints will battle Sunderland for ex-Spurs winger Emil Hallfredsson (Daily Mirror). The Icelandic player, 29, is currently with Italian side
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Gritters out on Hampshire's roads
A FLEET of gritters have been working on Hampshire's roads as the county prepares for heatwave traffic chaos this weekend. They are normally seen preventing carriageways coming to an icy halt during the winter months. But as temperatures continue
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Lollifest returns to the Talking Heads
Following the success of last year’s Lollifest, it’s back at the Talking Heads with another evening of fantastic live music for a good cause. All proceeds from the evening will go to Radio Lollipop at Southampton General Hospital to ensure their
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Peter Waterfield retires from diving
Southampton's former Olympic star Pete Waterfield has announced his retirement from diving. Waterfield has called time on a two-decade-long career that was highlighted by his silver medal alongside Leon Taylor at the 2004 Athens Olympics, while
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Alternative Cinema
BEING broadcast live, Kenneth Branagh will be returning to his first Shakespeare role in over a decade. National Theatre Live will broadcast Manchester International Festival’s production of Macbeth, with the Hamlet actor as Macbeth, and Doctor
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Jade Goody the Opera?
FROM the day she burst onto television screens as a Big Brother contestant more than a decade ago, Jade Goody’s life resembled one long soap opera. At first, viewers gawped at her onscreen antics, which involved Jadeisms like believing ‘East Angular
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Time to get out and about on trail of rhinos
GET OUT and about in Southampton this weekend and join the rhino charge. Rhino-fever has well and truly swept across Hampshire as Marwell’s Go! Rhinos stampede enters its second week tomorrow. Nearly 100 rhinos have charged on the city providing
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Wilko at Wickham
LEGENDARY guitarist Wilko Johnson will make an emotional appearance at the Wickham Festival next month. The co-founder of Dr Feelgood has extended what is the most final of farewell tours after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year.
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Ford’s minibus gift tradition to the end
FORD will donate three Transit-based minibuses to charities and organisations in the city to mark the closure of its Swaythling factory. Workers are preparing to down tools for the final time as 60 years of Transit van building in the city comes
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Forest animals’ road toll rising
THE number of ponies and cattle dying on New Forest roads is on the rise again. Nearly twice as many animals were killed or maimed in traffic collisions in the first half of this year compared to the same period of 2012. Forty-one animals died
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Larmer Tree Festival - This Weekend
WITH the final transformation from field to festival complete, it’s go-go-go at Larmer Tree Gardens. Held in beautiful gardens on the Wiltshire/Dorset border on the way to Salisbury, the festival is now under way. This intimate festival has
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Man found safe and well after police search
A MAN who disappeared sparking a police search has been found safe and well. Gary Millar from Hedge End was reported missing on Thursday but was found in Southampton shortly after midnight. The 53-year-old, who was deemed to be at high risk
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Heatwave roads chaos warning
MOTORING chiefs today issued a warning to motorists across the south to expect traffic chaos as families hit the road to make the most of the heatwave. Routes to the coast were expected to be gridlocked as families head for the beach after some
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Table football stars heading into Europe
Southampton Rockets will become the first British table football club to attend their sport’s equivalent of the Champions League later this year. They will travel to the International Table Soccer Federation European Cup in Medebach, near Dortmund
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Family evacuated after swimming pool explosion
A FAMILY has praised the emergency services after a small explosion in their indoor swimming pool. Phil Wilkinson, his wife Vanessa, and their nine-year-old son Joseph, were evacuated from their home in Chine Avenue, Bitterne, Southampton, after
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Motorway reopened after crash
Drivers were facing rush hour chaos this morning after an accident closed one of the south’s major motorways. Police shut the M27 between junctions three and four east bound just after 6am. The incident involved an HGV lorry and a Skoda Fabia
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New development could bring 3,000 jobs
IT is the development which could bring a “wave of prosperity” to Southampton and Hampshire. Ambitious plans to provide thousands of jobs and millions of pounds of investment to the region can be exclusively revealed by the Daily Echo today.
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Ex-Saint Pahars draws on his time at St Mary's in new job
Marian Pahars has started his new job as the manager of Latvia, with the former Saints striker having plenty of inspiration to draw on for the role. The 36-year-old, who had been his country’s under-21 boss since the start of the year, took over
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Station work is approved
MULTI-MILLION pound improvements to the area around Southampton’s central railway station have been approved. Council chiefs have approved £2.28m of improvement works which will include a new footpath and road surfaces introduced to the north of
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Police sorry for implicating Good Samaritan in 'theft'
POLICE have apologised to a Good Samaritan who handed in cash she found - after they implicated her in a theft. The woman was subjected to the embarrassing ordeal nearly three months after she handed in the £45 cash she found in a New Forest shop
