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Carberry in fine form as Royals crush Kent
Hampshire Royals confirmed their place at the top of FLt20 south group table as they thrashed Kent at Canterbury. Michael Carberry fired an unbeaten 85 as the Royals notched up their biggest score of the competition this season as they finished
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Hunt still in medal race
Southampton’s three-time Red Bull World Series champion Gary Hunt is eyeing a medal finish after a successful first day of competition at the FINA high dive championships in Barcelona. Hunt, who is one of the favourites for the event after continuing
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Cyclist taken to hospital after collision
A CYCLIST has been taken to hospital after a collision in Winchester this evening. The incident happened at about 5.15pm on Romsey Road at its junction with Chilbolton Avenue, when the cyclist collided with a car. The cyclist was taken to the
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Schoolgirl's cake ban over lack of hygiene certificate
A 12-year-old girl has been banned from bringing her mother's home-made cakes into school for a charity fundraising sale because she did not have a food hygiene certificate. Georgie Hippolite, of Cowes, the Isle of Wight, had told her teacher at
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Praiseworthy service
I LIKE to give praise where praise is due and recently I have had dealings with the TV Workshop, Hedge End. Their service is brilliant, nothing is too much trouble and their after sales is great. They are a rare find. MRS LORNA WALLIS, West
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Injury waiting to happen as cars speed on 30mph road
I AM writing this letter complaining about the speed that some cars travel along Westwood Road, Southampton, which has a 30mph speed limit. One day someone will be hurt, such as an old age pensioner pushing a walking frame or carrying heavy shopping
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Still a question mark over fluoridation
IT is regrettable that the demise of enforced fluoridation as reported in the Daily Echo (July 20) still carries a question mark. I was speaking to someone a couple of weeks ago who said that his understanding of the latest legal requirement was
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EU membership: charity should begin at home
I READ the many letters on EU membership your readers shared. This union relies on four-fifths of the richer nations, including the UK, contributing millions of £s (€) while the poorer, perhaps emerging members take money out, presumably, until
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Residents’ parking charge
I WRITE this with pure disgust towards Southampton City Council for agreeing to charge Southampton residents £30 for a parking permit. I live in Zone 16 and am not guaranteed a parking space. I rarely see enforcement. Perhaps if the council ensured
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Save HMS Plymouth from the scrapyard
PLEASE support a petition, going countrywide, to try to stop the cutting up for scrap of ex-Navy warship HMS Plymouth, a veteran from the Falklands campaign. Go to the Government’s e-petition website, then under petition search, enter savehmsplymouth2013
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Return to trouble-free clickety-clack rails
AFTER reading in the Southern Daily Echo about the chaos caused by buckling tracks due to excessive heat, I feel rail companies should now hold up their hands and admit that they were wrong to switch to welded rails from the traditional gap type, which
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May conscience catch up with cash thief
THREE months on and I’m still angry about the opportunist thief who stole £200 from my elderly mother’s bank account while I unwittingly left her debit card in the ATM at the Co-op Food Store at Bitterne Triangle. This happened about 6pm on April
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Anyone live in zero increase area?
I READ in the Daily Echo, July 23, that Eastleigh Borough Council is hoping to freeze the council tax for a further two years completing five years of zero increase. I would like to ask your readers, who live in the relevant area, if any of them
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No dithering over action to provide extra school places
I WAS disappointed to read MP Mike Thornton’s response to the good news that additional capital resources have been allocated to ten Hampshire schools (1,000 extra primary places to be created – Daily Echo, July 19). The county council has in no
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Hampshire Motocross Championship 2013 - Photographs
Follow @EchoPics Click here for more pictures Pictures from the Hampshire Motocross Championship 2013 in aid of Southampton-based charity Leukaemia Busters. These pictures are available to purchase as prints, mugs
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Alresford sign 'the Beast of Alton!'
WITH 124 Wessex goals scored last season and a frontline duo that netted 70-plus between them in all competitions, you would have thought attack was the last place Alresford Town needed strengthening. But like all good managers, co-bosses Tim Cole
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Vince signs new three year deal with Hampshire
Hampshire all-rounder James Vince has agreed a new three year deal to stay at the club. The 22-year-old, who has risen through the county’s youth ranks to become a first team regular will now remain at the Ageas Bowl until at least 2016. Vince
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Lane backs Flooks to shine for Borough
MANAGER Colin Lane is backing his former Fawley AFC charge Rob Flooks to be a hit at Gosport Borough. The 19-year-old central defender, excelled for the Oilers in the Sydenhams Premier Division in the early part of last sea son and quickly caught
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Council 'should have policy on fracking’
EASTLEIGH Borough Council should have a policy in place in case it has to deal with applications for fracking, a councillor has said. Councillor Godfrey Olson, leader of the opposition Conservative group, called on the council to consult the public
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Saints v Besiktas - Picture Gallery
Follow @EchoPics Click here for more pictures View pictures from the pre-season friendly between Saints v Besiktas. Click here for match report
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Winchester issue Flood warning to Wessex rivals
WINCHESTER City have signed Chris Flood following his release from Eastleigh in May. The 23-year-old got his senior break with Winchester seven years ago and went on to play for Farnborough, Brentford, QPR, Salisbury and Dorchester. He joined
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Knifeman faces jail after van park row turned to violence
A MAN is facing jail after an argument over a parking space spiralled out of control. Carl Fricker was convicted of a vicious attack on Adrian White in a Hampshire street. Mr White was slashed across his ribs with a knife, punched and kicked
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Street drink clampdown
CLAMPING down on street drinking will be on the agenda at a community crime day. The Shirley Neighbourhood Police team is hosting the session from 11am to 4pm on Thursday, in Shirley Road. They will canvass residents’ views for the best way
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Gold medallist to talk triathlons
A THREE-TIME Paralympic gold medallist will be the guest speaker at an event in Southampton. Peter Hull MBE, who won three medals for swimming at the 1992 games in Barcelona, will talk at Hampshire’s first ever triathlon expo. The free event
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Boost for 'one of south's best housing schemes'
A £2.7m Government cash boost has kickstarted plans to create “one of the best sheltered housing schemes in the south” in Southampton. The £9.8m overhaul of Erskine Court was dependent on the grant, and building work could now begin early next
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Warning over cold callers
RESIDENTS are being warned after two suspicious incidents of cold calling were reported. Cold callers arrived at two addresses on Thursday, one in Fair Oak and one in Bishopstoke offering to buy items for cash. Officers went to the area and
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Warning against indoor barbecues renewed
POLICE are reminding campers about the deadly dangers of taking a barbecue inside as the summer holidays get under way in Hampshire. Ringwood police are warning people to be on their guard with all fuel-powered camping equipment but especially
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Fire crews help with ambulance patient
SOUTHAMPTON fire crews were called in to help with an obese patient. Crews from Hightown and St Mary’s attended a flat at Riverview House, Wharncliffe Road, Woolston, at 8pm on Friday after they were called in by the ambulance service. They
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Recipe for success
A HAMPSHIRE bake sale proved to be a recipe for success in raising money for charity. Members of Mencap cooked up a storm in Southampton, baking cakes, cookies and biscuits to raise money for a new extension to the charity’s building. Led by
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Hythe man jailed for abducting 15-year-old girl
A HAMPSHIRE man has been jailed for 18 months after being found guilty of abducting a teenage girl. Anthony Chick took advantage of the vulnerable 15-year-old and took her away for a week to a holiday park in Dorset. The 28-year-old, of Beech
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Forum's tribute to Rhoda
THE Eastleigh Southern Parishes Older People’s Forum has held its annual meeting. Presided over by Mayor of Eastleigh, Councillor Malcolm Cross, the meeting took place at the Pilands Wood Centre in Eastleigh and was attended by 40 members.
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Motocross riders fly high at Winchester for Southampton-based Leukaemia Busters
THEIR engines roared for the fight against leukaemia. Talented riders from across the county took part in the final round of the Hampshire Motocross Championship 2013 in aid of Southampton-based charity Leukaemia Busters. Thousands of spectators
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Woman falls from bridge on A3 in Hampshire
POLICE have reopened part of a busy dual carriageway in Hampshire today after a woman fell from a bridge onto the road. A section of the A3 near Petersfield has been sealed off between the A272 Winchester Road and Farnham Road junctions after the
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Southampton to be focus of Cunard's 175th anniversary
SOUTHAMPTON is to be the focus of the Cunard's 175th anniversary. Major events will be held around the world, but the Hampshire port is to be a hub of celebrations in 2015. This comes after speculation that Liverpool would be chosen to lead
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Two arrested after man attacked in city street
A MAN was being treated in hospital today after he was attacked during an incident in Southampton. Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen or heard a disturbance in Atherley Road in the Shirley area of the city that left a 26-year-old
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Fire investigators probe blaze that destroyed part of a Southampton heath
FIRE investigators are still trying to find the cause of a blaze that destroyed a large area of Southampton heathland. Up to 50 firefighters from across the county tackled the flames, which reached up to 60ft high, as they tore through Peartree
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Business links bid to protect national park
ITS ancient woodland, breathtaking coastline and iconic ponies may seem a million miles away from bustling boardrooms and modern office environments. But bosses in Hampshire are harnessing the New Forest’s wilderness to boost their business and
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Olympic legacy inspires sporting event for youngsters
SPORTS fans spent the weekend basking in the glory of last summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games. A year on from the start of London 2012, several events were held to honour the anniversary on Saturday. A community games event, designed to
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Go! Rhinos phone app launched
RHINO spotters in Southampton have a new tool in their armoury to ensure they do not miss any of the magnificent mammals. Marwell Wildlife has launched a mobile phone app to help those on the Go! Rhinos trail seek out everyone of the life-sized
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Drivers urged to avoid busy road
DRIVERS have been urged to avoid a busy Southampton road this week. Motorists travelling along West End Road in Bitterne will face some disruption from today Monday July 29 until Friday August 2 as a result of work taking place there. Temporary
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Former nurse booked into hotel to end her life
A FORMER mental health nurse booked into a Southampton hotel to end her life, an inquest heard. It is believed that Paula Blackwood lay dead in her hotel bed at the Ibis Hotel for 24 hours after a cleaner just assumed that she was asleep. It
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Community service for Alresford man who stole diesel from Southern Water
AN Alresford man who stole diesel from Southern Water has been ordered to do community service. Darren Shergold, 37, of Beauworth, admitted stealing the fuel between May 26-29. Magistrates in Basingstoke told him he must do 60 hours of unpaid
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Plenty of practical career advice for youngsters at three-day 'bootcamp' in Southampton
YOUNG people are getting a helping hand with writing their CVs, making the most out of interviews and identifying a future career at a bootcamp this week. The three-day event, organised by Capita Symonds, started today at the firm’s office in Guildhall
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Southampton Skyride 2013 - The Photos
Follow @EchoPics Click here for more pictures Did our photographer take your picture at this year's Skyride? Here's the place to find out. These pictures are available to purchase as prints, mugs, t-shirts
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Youngsters to help tackle crime with formation of police Youth Commission
YOUNGSTERS across Hampshire are getting involved in the fight against crime through the formation of a new Youth Commission. Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Hayes was today launching the new pilot scheme, which aims to get youngsters
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Start day for £400,000 project to save coastal properties
WORK will start today on a £400,000 two-month scheme to protect a part of the Hampshire coastline. The coastal protection project to safeguard properties currently experiencing erosion at Netley Abbey was given approval by councillors last week
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Mental health worker called patient 'a waste of space'
A MENTAL health worker described a woman as a “waste of space” in a foul mouthed outburst just hours before the woman took her own life, an inquest heard. Hannah Groves wanted treatment at a specialist mental health unit in Southampton after saying
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Drug charge for Winchester man
CAMERON MacKenzie, 45, of no fixed abode, Winchester, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis on June 15. He was fined £300 plus a victim surcharge of £30 and costs of £85.
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Winchester man fined for heroin and cocaine
WINCHESTER man Andrew Rodick, 38, of Hyde Gate, Hyde, has been fined for drugs offences. Rodick admitted possession of 19 wraps of crack cocaine and nine wraps of heroin at Wesley House, Parchment Street. Magistrates in Basingstoke imposed
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Winchester student admits police assault
A WINCHESTER student has been convicted of attacking two police officers. Michael Redman-Johnson, 20, of Queens Road, pleaded guilty to assault on PC Russell Collier and PC Robert Waller on July 8. He was also in breach of conditional discharge
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Southampton manager admits drug production
Police discovered a senior manager with a transport company had been growing cannabis when they called at his Southampton home in connection with another matter. Officers spotted cannabis apparatus and in a thorough search of his house, found 27
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REVIEW: Romeo and Juliet, Studio Theatre Salisbury
SET on a black box stage, with characters dressed in a gaudy array of timeless costumes, Studio Theatre offered a supposed new slant on the world’s greatest love story, but succeeded only in presenting an over-long, disjointed production, missing so
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REVIEW: Lift, Music Theatre South, The Hub, Southampton
THE local musical-theatre scene is blessed with a number of talented companies, able to choose from a back-catalogue of proven audiencepleasers. To take on new works requires a giant leap of faith and many stick to the old favourites. Not so this company
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The Rumour Mill - Monday July 29
The Daily Echo brings you a round-up of all the transfer rumours making headlines in today's newspapers... Saints have rejected Doncaster’s loan bid for striker Billy Sharp (Daily Star). Saints and Fulham target Pablo Osvaldo intends to stay
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Lighthouse unveils laugh out loud autumn season
FROM comedy to circuses, Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts has announced its autumn season. Ground-breaking circus performances will take centre stage with the seasons Circus With A Twist programme. International circus The Big Bang Factory
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How to Succeed in Music by X Factor's Lucy Spraggan
What’s it like touring the UK? “It’s a really good experience, and gives you an insight into how much hard work the touring industry is. There are lots of early mornings and very late nights, but it's worth it for the buzz at the end of the shows
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A delightful season for children at The Nuffield
FROM magical shadow puppets to fantastic interactive theatre, there is something for every child at The Nuffield Theatre this autumn. Starting the season off with a delicate touch is Finger and Thumb Theatre. The magical shadow puppet company
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Bestival welcomes new shipmates
NEW shipmates are joining this year’s HMS Bestival. The festival, which is this year celebrating its tenth birthday, already has a phenomenal line-up including Snoop Dogg, Elton John, Franz Ferdinand and Fatboy Slim. The pied piper of dance
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Mobility scooter rider hurt in hit-and-run
Police are appealing for more information after a woman on a mobility scooter was injured in a hit-and-run collision. The 61-year-old from Fareham was on Gosport Road at the crossing into Stubbington village when a collision occurred with a dark
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Singh-Brar mixes it with Tour elite
Hampshire teenage amateur Jack Singh-Brar will miss the English Amateur Championship as he was due to fly back from the Russian Open today. The 16-year-old, who received an invite to the European Tour event as a result of winning last year’s Faldo
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Poch: We want to keep Lambert and Ramirez
Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino says Rickie Lambert is going nowhere after seeing the star striker inspire his side to an impressive comeback win over Turkish giants Besiktas. Lambert, below, showed his importance to Saints, first cancelling out
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U-turn over former boating lake
ENVIRONMENT Agency bosses have performed a spectacular U-turn over the future of Southampton’s former boating lake, the Daily Echo can reveal. Having seen plans to transform the disused attraction at Southampton Sports Centre into a wildflower
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Show Business In The Forest
Do you remember the Southampton Show? I remember it as a highlight of the city calendar but like many other town shows, it's now just a memory. The same is true of the county agricultural shows that were once an integral part of the English summer
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Work starts £400,000 project to safeguard coastline
WORK starts today on a £400,000 two-month scheme to protect a part of Hampshire coastline. The coastal protection project giving protection to properties currently experiencing erosion at Netley Abbey was given approval by councillors last week
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South Wilts are Time lords
South Wilts have a second piece of ‘silverware’ in the trophy cabinet – even though their match with St Cross Symondians was abandoned in mid-afternoon. Last Wednesday’s emphatic Southern Electric t20 Cup winners now have the Premier League’s Time
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Adams: Royals after Kent revenge
Jimmy Adams wants Hampshire to exact revenge on Kent tonight, as the Royals look to wrap up the top spot in their Friends Life t20 group. The defending champions booked their place in the quarter-finals of the competition after Friday night’s dramatic
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Fire crews help lift obese patient into ambulance
SOUTHAMPTON fire crews were called in to help lift an obese patient into an ambulance. Crews from Hightown and St Mary’s attended a flat in Wharncliffe Road, Woolston, at 8pm on Friday after they were called in by the ambulance service. They
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Have your say on science college plans
HAMPSHIRE students, parents and employers have the chance to have their say on a new college dedicated to science and engineering. South Wiltshire Defence Industries, which will run the new University Technical College, has invited the public to
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Nick closing in on cross country crown
TOTTON’S Nick Buis has one hand on the RR10 off-road running series crown after powering to victory in the eighth round at Janesmoor Pond, near Stoney Cross. The New Forest venue, which was beset with flooding at the same stage last year, was in
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Ellis begins his English title defence
Hampshire’s Harry Ellis launches the defence of his English Amateur Championship title today, a year after becoming the youngest ever winner of the tournament. The Meon Valley star was just 16-years-old when he lifted the trophy at Silloth-on-Solway
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Youngster fires his way into Poch's plans
SAINTS starlet Lloyd Isgrove hopes his first senior goal for the club will help force his way into Mauricio Pochettino’s Premier League plans. Isgrove netted the last goal in Saturday’s impressive comeback 3-1 win over Turkish giants Besiktas as
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Youth Commission joins the fight against crime
YOUNGSTERS across Hampshire are getting involved in the fight against crime through the formation of a new Youth Commission. Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Hayes was today launching the new pilot scheme, which aims to get youngsters
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Benefits cap hits fewer people than expected
FAR fewer people in Southampton have been hit by the Government’s “benefits cap” than expected, new figures show. Around 200 people in the city have lost out after a limit of £26,000 a year was imposed on claimants across the country earlier this
