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Spitfires grounded by Woking
EASTLEIGH suffered a 4-2 pre-season defeat against Conference National outfit Woking at the Silverlake Stadium last night. Richard Hill’s Skrill Conference South title fancies took a 37th-minute lead through summer signing Yemi Odubade –his first
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Wort hits treble as Sholing defeat AFC Totton
Sholing defeated AFC Totton 3-2 in a preseason friendly at the Testwood Stadium tonight as Lee Wort fired his second hat-trick in the space of a week. Wort grabbed a first half trio to put the Boatmen 3-0 up at the break before substitute Taylor
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Eastleigh beaten by Woking's second-half salvo
EASTLEIGH suffered a 4-2 pre-season defeat against Conference National outfit Woking at the Silverlake Stadium tonight. Richard Hill’s Skrill Conference South title fancies took a 37th-minute lead through summer signing Yemi Odubade –his first
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Hampshire trio through to match play stages of English Amateur Championship
Three Hampshire players have made it into the match play stages of the English Amateur Championship. Martin Young (-3), Billy McKenzie (-3) and Ben Wall (-1) all navigated through the 36 holes of stroke play qualifying at Frilford Heath to reach
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Fury over plans to build homes in cemetery lodge garden
PLANS to build houses in the garden of a cemetery lodge in Southampton have reignited a furious row between the council and campaigners. Southampton City Council’s decision to evict cemetery superintendent Jim Emery from his home at Hollybrook
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Cossacks wow the crowds at New Forest Show
Seven riders dressed as Russian Cossacks wowed the crowd at the New forest and Hampshire county show this afternoon. Members of the internationally renowned Devils Horsemen thrilled spectators with a dazzling display of riding skill. One of
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Sponsorship deal is the perfect Formula
A HAMPSHIRE racing driver is revving up for success after landing sponsorship from a Whiteley-based telecoms firm. Matt Bell, from Winchester, has secured a £5,000 deal to carry the OneCom logo on the front of his car as he battles to remain in
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Airport praised by MP as ‘key’ to city’s economy
A HAMPSHIRE MP has praised Southampton Airport for its “absolutely key” impact on the local economy. Eastleigh MP Mike Thornton has revealed that the terminal is worth more than £100m to the surrounding area, provides 1,000 jobs and supports 30
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Tower block to become home to students
ONE of the most prominent buildings in Southampton’s skyline is set to become student accommodation. The Richmond House tower block in the city centre is set to be converted into 40 flats after the city council approved the plans. The 6,048sq
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Busy nurses are ‘forced to ration care they give’
HOSPITAL nurses are being forced to “ration care” because they don’t have enough time to properly look after patients, according to a new study co-written by Southampton experts. Fundamental aspects of care are “frequently being left undone”, researchers
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Repair work closing bridge
A BUSY Hampshire bridge will be closed for up to three weekends in August for essential repair work. Bishopstoke Bridge, which carries traffic over the railway near Eastleigh Train Station, will be shut overnight this Saturday from 11pm, all day
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Would you wear grass shoes?
RIDICULOUS, stupid and weird were all terms the public of Southampton used to describe my new favourite fashion accessory. That fashion accessory being the new Kusa ‘grass flops’, which replicate the feeling of walking on grass. At festivals
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Falling branch ‘could have killed children’
“A CHILD could have been killed”. That is the claim of people living close to a Southampton playground where a massive branch crashed down on to a children’s slide. The ten-metre bough from the liquidambar tree branch fell into a small children
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Sometimes crime does pay
JESSIE Keane’s life couldn’t get any more desperate. She had run away to London as a teenager after failing her exams and returned to Hampshire surviving off £6 a week and unable to afford to heat her home. But this is a remarkable riches to
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Former Saints keeper lands Northern Ireland coaching role
Former Northern Ireland goalkeeper Maik Taylor has been appointed as the national side's new goalkeeping coach. The one-time Dell shot-stopper made 88 appearances for his country between 1999 and 2011 and replaces Tommy Wright, who has taken over
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Police 'have no power' to seize stolen caravan from travellers
Hampshire Constabulary has said it has no legal powers to seize a stolen caravan which is apparently being lived in by a family of travellers. Kathleen McClelland, 68, and Michael Curry, 53, had their £20,000 mobile home stolen from a storage park
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Pryce stripped of honour by Queen
Vicky Pryce's fall from grace was completed today when the Queen cancelled her honour for government service. The high-flying economist was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in 2009. But in March she and ex-husband, former Eastleigh
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Pub celebrations may be cut short
THEIR efforts have ensured a popular pub has become an asset of the community. But a question mark hangs over whether campaigners can stop The Bittern pub being sold to a fast-food giant. The watering hole has been a focal point in the Thornhill
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War hero's medals sold for £7,200
ELEVEN medals belonging to Hampshire war hero the late Major-General William Corson Holden have sold at auction for £7,200. The Military Cross, Distinguished Service Order, Commander of the British Empire and eight other medals were awarded to
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Repair work will close busy bridge
A BUSY Hampshire bridge will be closed for up to three weekends in August for essential repair work. Bishopstoke Bridge, which carries traffic over the railway near Eastleigh Train Station, will be shut overnight this Saturday from 11pm, all day
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Co-op store to close due to ‘poor trading performance’
A HAMPSHIRE convenience store is to close in under a month after company bosses reported a “poor trading performance”. The Co-op in High Street West End will shut on August 24 when all 14 members of staff will be offered positions at another of
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Alexei sails into city with brand new show
ALEXEI Sayle has burst back onto the comedy circuit with his first fulllength solo stand-up show in more than 17 years. After his hit comeback performances at Soho Theatre, Sayle hits the road in the autumn on a new UK tour, including a date at
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Lads mags covered up
“IT’S just the start.” That is the message from one Hampshire campaigner who is urging all retailers to follow The Co-operative’s lead and cover up “harmful” lads’ mags from children’s view. Lena Munday, a founding member of campaign group
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Park plans go on display
IMPROVEMENT plans for Romsey’s War Memorial Park including the war horse statue go on show to the public this week. A public consultation event will take place at Romsey Town Hall on Thursday from 10am to 4pm. Test Valley Borough Council has
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Coral could help against cancer
SAY the word coral and you immediately picture a tropical reef in a turquoise sea filled with exotic fish. What is not so well known is that within these living organisms is a natural substance that is helping in the pioneering research into diseases
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Phone salesman gets the call from Buble....
HE is the international singing star who has performed duets with Kanye West, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift. Now crooner Michael Buble has found himself another singing partner – Martin Murphy, from Eastleigh. Telephone salesman Martin, 42, was
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Victim sees burglar in act
A BURGLAR was confronted by a resident as he fled with cash and keys. The thief had walked in through an open door at a flat in Foxbury Grove, Fareham while the occupant, a woman in her 60s, was at a neighbour’s. She returned to find a man
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Four in court in connection with shooting
FOUR people have appeared in court in connection with the murder of a Southampton man who was shot in the head. Three men were accused of Jahmel Jones’s murder and a fourth faced allegations relating to assisting an offender and attempting to pervert
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Chance to be inventive
ENJOY a family day out at Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum, Southampton on Sunday for the Edwardian Inventions day. Doors will be open from 11am-3pm. For more information call 01489 576248.
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Hunt for car thieves
POLICE are hunting thieves who stole a car using keys from a Hampshire home they had broken into. The blue five-door Mercedes A170 CDI was taken between 6am and 8am on July 21 following the break-in at a house in Josian Walk, in St Mary’s Southampton
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Fundraisers rush to the aid of five-month-old lurcher pup
FURTHER fundraising efforts are being made to help a puppy needing a life-saving operation. As reported last weekend, Alison Parsons, from Millbrook, and her friends have launched an online campaign to try to help her pet Harry. The five-month-old
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Diaper urges Sholing to shut up shop
SHOLING continued their pre-season build-up with a 5-2 win at Cowes Sports on Saturday courtesy of Lee Wort (3), Ashley Jarvis and James Thomson. But manager Dave Diaper wasn’t entirely satisfied with the performance. “I hate conceding goals
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Wickham Festival - Interest's Hotting Up
SUMMER sunshine has sent sales soaring for the Wickham Festival. The recent heatwave has sparked a surge in fans flocking to the Hampshirevillage to watch the likes of the Waterboys, 10cc, Rolf Harris, Dexys and the Peatbog Faeries this weekend
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Bicycle shop conversion plan rejected
PLANS to turn a long-standing Southampton shop into flats have been turned down. As previously revealed in the Daily Echo, plans were submitted to the city council to demolish Portswood Cycles in St Denys Road. The developer, Mrs D Hobson, wanted
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Kemp backs Chris to make the Conference South grade
CHRIS Dillon’s former boss Graham Kemp is not surprised the defender has made the grade with ambitious Conference South outfit Eastleigh. After training with the Spitfires since the start of pre- season, Dillon was officially signed prior to Friday
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Asbestos ‘contributed’ to death
EXPOSURE to asbestos contributed to the death of a retired installation engineer, an inquest heard. Eric Woodford was found dead in the back garden of his Lymington home by his daughter in April 2012. Southampton Coroners’ Court heard that it appeared
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University's leading role in health
AN NHS boss has described a Southampton university as having a leading role in health. Dr Nicki Latham, chief operating officer of Health Education England, was speaking on the launch of Southampton Solent University’s new School of Health, Exercise
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Dani to be charity ambassador
SHE will be pedalling up support for a blood cancer charity. Southampton’s London 2012 Olympic gold medallist Dani King MBE, pictured, has today become the ambassador for national charity, Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research (LLR). The 22-year-old
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3D TV in haul from flat
A 3D television was among items stolen during a raid on a Hampshire home. The 42-inch Samsung Smart TV was taken along with a Blu Ray DVD player, iPad 2, PS3 with games, Xbox 360 and a laptop. The 39-year-old occupier had left his first floor
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Cathedral wins £10.5m cash boost from lottery
WINCHESTER Cathedral bosses have received a massive cash boost in their bid to raise £19m to regenerate the historic building. The Heritage Lottery Fund confirmed today it had awarded the project £10.5m meaning work can start in the next two months
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Four boys arrested on suspicion of theft
FOUR boys have been arrested following reports of people trying car doors. Police received a report from someone who had seen three or four males trying door handles on cars in Bodycoats Road, Chandler’s Ford, early on Friday. A 16-year-old
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Thefts alert to motorists
WINCHESTER residents are being warned to keep their cars secure after a spate of break-ins. Thieves stole valuables from three cars in Chilbolton Avenue and Fairfield Road, Fulflood, overnight on Wednesday last week. A disabled blue badge,
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Cyclist injured
A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after a collision in Winchester yesterday. The incident happened at about 5.15pm in Romsey Road at its junction with Chilbolton Avenue, when the cyclist collided with a car. He was taken to the Royal Hampshire
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REVIEW: Calendar Girls, Lyndhurst Drama and Musical Society, Vernon Theatre, Lyndhurst
A GROUP of feisty Yorkshire WI members pose nude to produce an “alternative” calendar as they raise funds in memory of one of their husbands. Based on a true story, directors David Balfour and Emma Buck succeeded in achieving the fine balance between
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The Rumour Mill - Tuesday July 30
The Daily Echo brings you a round-up of the transfer rumours making the headlines in today's newspapers... Gareth Bale has told Spurs he wants to talk to Real Madrid about a world-record transfer to the Spanish giants (Daily Mirror/Telegraph).
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"I realised I was a woman in a male body"
MARCI Hawkins had no idea that the TV show she was about to watch would be life changing. But when the then 17-year-old watched the documentary Sex Change Hospital, something clicked – she realised she was transgender. She was born with a male
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Wet start to New Forest show
THE NEW Forest Show got off to a soggy start today as heavy rain lashed the huge arena at New Park, Brockenhurst. After weeks of scorching heat, shorts and sunglasses gave way to coats and wellies as the heavens opened. But despite the weather
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Ex-Saints academy keeper signs for Premier League newcomers Cardiff City
Cardiff have completed the signing of ex-Saints academy goalkeeper Simon Moore from Brentford on a four-year deal. City manager Malky Mackay had previously confirmed a deal had been agreed with the Bees, with the 23-year-old becoming a Bluebird
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Dimi: Carberry has been amazing
Dimi Mascarenhas described Michael Carberry as “amazing” after the Hampshire opener fired an unbeaten 85 to confirm his side will win the FLt20 south group. The Royals, defending champions of the T20 trophy, have been in scintillating form this
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Southampton duo are silver sailors
Southampton sailors Ben Saxton and Hannah Diamond won a silver medal at the Nacra 17 World Championship in Hollandy. The pair, from Warsash, took part in the new Olympic class and could have had a gold medal but settled for second place after the
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Could Tom solve Totton's keeper crisis
AFC TOTTON boss Steve Riley will be running the rule over former Havant & Waterlooville goalkeeper Tom Taylor in tonight’s home friendly against Sholing Tuesday, 7.30pm). With Gareth Barfoot and his young understudy Ross Casey moving on to
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Arsonist fears over nature spots
FEARS are growing that an arsonist is targeting nature havens in Southampton after two fires less than a mile apart. Police today appealed for information while ecologists assessed areas devastated by the blazes that ravaged through areas teaming
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Killer appealing against body-in-the-bin conviction
A WOMAN convicted of taking part in the horrific murder of Southampton man Jamie Dack is appealing against her conviction. Donna Chalk is taking her case to the Court of Appeal in a bid to clear her name. The 25-year-old is also appealing against
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City better than national average for lung cancer treatment
LUNG cancer treatment in Southampton is better than the national average, according to a new interactive map launched today. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Southamp-ton General Hospital, has exceeded three of the
