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Uneasy at idea of Miller witch-hunt
I AM determined not to gloat over Maria Miller. Certainly I am not a fan of the now former Culture Secretary. Hardly the most charismatic person to head Britain’s cultural nation, she was also responsible for rejecting the press’s work to create
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Shopping could leave me prone to nice lie down
THE proposed new look for the latest phase of the West Quay shopping development – The Watermark – appears stunning, as this paper revealed yesterday. However, a closer examination of the artist’s impression of the open space planned to abut the
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10 forgotten Southampton landmarks
SOUTHAMPTON has changed in many ways over the years, and here are some of the more notable landmarks which have vanished over the decades. Stag Gates Stag Gates These were sited at what is now the junction between Lodge Road and The Avenue
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Sherwood enjoys the pressure
Tim Sherwood has developed an unhealthy obsession with his position as Tottenham manager and believes he could no longer live without the pressures the job brings. The 45-year-old has been in charge at White Hart Lane since replacing Andre Villas-Boas
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Cardiff rocked ahead of Saints trip
Cardiff have sacked one member of staff and are set to discipline another amid claims that their team to play Crystal Palace last weekend was leaked to the London club. Press Association Sport understands the action has been taken after the allegations
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Pulis hails Puncheon potential
Jason Puncheon can be as good as he wants to be but must improve his consistency if he wants to be a top player, according to Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis. The 27-year-old, who joined Palace from Saints, hit the headlines for the wrong reasons
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Pardew insists he won't crumble
Under-fire Newcastle boss Alan Pardew insists he will not be weakened by the tide of criticism heading in his direction. The 52-year-old for Saints boss has found himself firmly in the firing line in the wake of a run of three heavy defeats by
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Tobacco seized in £500k tax evasion investigation
NEARLY three tonnes of tobacco was seized by officers investigating a £500,000 tax evasion. HM Revenue and Customs have charged six people after the haul of hand rolling tobacco was seized from a house in Southampton. HMRC say the estimated
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Police raid at city shop
POLICE swooped on a Southampton newsagent his morning to execute a warrant to search the premises. Customers were turned away for three hours as a team of seven police officers were in the Shayona shop on Redbridge Hill from 9am. Police left
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City car park closure amid plans for housing
A CAR park in the heart of a busy city centre will be shut for three days while a technical survey is carried out. The Chesil Street surface car park in Winchester will be closed from Monday while a geotechnical survey is carried out by Tweedie
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Ten-year planning battle over homes is settled
PROPOSALS to bulldoze a Hampshire plant nursery and replace it with homes have been approved after a ten-year planning battle. Civic chiefs supported an outline application to build 45 properties on the site of the Pinetops nursery in Ramley Road
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Curtain Call previews
SIZZLING with red-hot gospel, swing, blues and jazz music, Ringwood Musical & Dramatic Society stage Hot Mikado next week. Based on the classic Gilbert & Sullivan operetta The Mikado, you may find the story and tunes familiar – but they
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SHOW OF THE WEEK: Roverang 2014
ONE hundred and fifty superheroes and princesses are gearing up for a colourful music and dance extravaganza. The 2014 Roverang show returns to Nuffield for its 57th year next week. Performed by members of the local Scout and Guide associations
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Saints stars celebrate time in jewellers
IT WAS a timely visit when three Saints players popped in to a Winchester jewellers. Justice, in Parchment Street, marked the first anniversary showcasing the Eterna range – a Swiss watch company which dates back to 1856 with a special event in
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Stage Highlights
HORRIBLE HISTORIES - BARMY BRITAIN WILL Parliament survive gunpowder Guy? The answer to that question and dozens more await at the world premiere tour of Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain, complete with all new amazing 3D special effects and
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Comedy
WHAT better way to end Food Week than with a belly full of laughs? Milford on Sea Food Week draws to a close on Sunday night with Comedy and Cake from Henning Wehn. The self styled German Comedy Ambassador in London, Henning is a regular
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On Track with his New Career - James Toseland
WHEN it comes to music James Toseland is the real deal. He grew up playing the piano, he probably could have got a music scholarship but in his teens he got sidetracked into racing motorcycles. It turned out he was good at that too and twice
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GIG OF THE WEEK: Paul Thomas Saunders
PAUL Thomas Saunders includes The Joiners on his UK headline spring tour on Sunday. The run of ten shows coincides with the release of his debut album, Beautiful Desolation last week through Atlantic Records. Written and recorded in Leeds,
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Bus service saved by ferry firm
THE future of a threatened bus service in Southampton has been secured – but at a cost to many passengers. Red Funnel has announced it has stepped in to rescue the CityLink service, which was under threat after key funding was withdrawn. But
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Jones a Cardiff doubt
Former Saints striker Kenwyne Jones is a doubt to be fit for Cardiff as they travel to St Mary's tomorrow. Jones took a blow to the kidneys during last weekend's 3-0 home defeat against Crystal Palace. Cardiff will be without winger Craig Noone
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Music Highlights
BRAND NEW NEW York alternative rockers Brand New hit 02 Guildhall Southampton tonight. The Hampshire date opens their April and May 2014 extensive European tour as the first of eight UK dates. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists
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Between the Scales
HE can truly say that he is an entertainer by royal appointment. Jazz star Ray Gelato, pictured, has twice been requested to perform by personal invitation of the Queen. He has also shared the stage with rock royalty, opening for Robbie
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Alternative Cinema
THREE young Belgian men with disabilities set off on a road trip to a Spanish brothel in search of sex and independence in Come As You Are. This is a road movie with a twist. The chemistry of the characters provides comedy and insight in
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A Load of Prima Donnas!
WE all have our off days – some more than most. And it was a bad day in the office for one Aussie newsroom this week as a televised interview with reality TV star Khloe Kardashian. pictured was cut short after the subject strayed onto her niece
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Community pub back in business as family battle tragedy
TWO months ago it was shut while a Hampshire family battled through tragedy. Now The Kings Arms pub in Lockerley, near Romsey, is back in business under new management. As reported by the Daily Echo, the popular pub was closed when the previous
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Have wheels come off cycling love affair?
ARE we really now a nation in love with cycling after all? At the time of the 2012 Olympics Britain appeared to have gone for all things on two wheels after success on the track and even in the Tour de France. Huge crowds gathered to cheer
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Arrest made after crackdown on doorstep con artists
POLICE have raided two Hampshire homes this morning as part of a crackdown on doorstep conmen. Officers forced entry to a home in Botany Bay Road in Southampton and also a property in Thatcham as part of the nationwide crackdown on the problem.
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Youngsters celebrate spring at Ageas Bowl fun day out
THERE was face painting, magic and arts and crafts as disabled youngsters enjoyed a spring tea party. Around 75 youngsters, aged under 19, who are living with disabilities or life-limiting illnesses joined their families for the fun day out at
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Steven Seagal to play at the Brook
HE’S a bona fide Hollywood legend, a phenomenally successful actor, producer, screenwriter and director involved in worldwide hits including Under Siege and The Patriot. Aside from acting, Steven Seagal is friends with world leaders including Vladimir
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Alex and Amelia flying the flag for Hampshire’s young people
TWO young people are beginning their roles representing Hampshire’s youth. Alex Maynard, 20, from Gosport, and Amelia Wrigley, 16, from Winchester, were chosen from among 38 young people who bid for the 12-month voluntary role. Seven were shortlisted
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LAST NIGHT'S REVIEW: Round and Round the Garden, Titchfield Festival Theatre, St Margaret's Arts
The third of ALAN AYCKBOURN trilogy, 'the Norman Conquests', is revived with affection, a lovely set and beguiling comedy. Six characters are brought together to collaborate in nursing the unseen mother of Annie (GEORGIE GULLIFORD), Ruth (MANDY
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Cardiff 'leak' complaint
Cardiff insist they are focussing on tomorrow's game at Saints despite confirming that their chairman Mehmet Dalman has been in contact with the Premier League over an incident arising from last Saturday's clash against Crystal Palace. A club spokesman
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Footie fans visit 20 grounds in under 24 hours
HAMPSHIRE football fans have completed a mammoth challenge to visit 20 football grounds in under 24 hours. Dan Rourke and his friends Martin Morris, Chris Bearpark, Steve Counsell, Andrew Hakin, Keith McIntyre, James Dobson, James Ford and Ben
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Libraries ‘unsustainable’ under £900,000 of cuts
LIBRARY services in Hampshire will be left “unsustainable” after £900,000 of planned cuts, union bosses claim. Jobs, mobile libraries and branches are facing the chop as part of swingeing £93million cuts to the county council’s budget. County
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Race night nets £3,500 for children's ward
A GALA race night raised more than £3,500 for a children’s ward at Southampton General Hospital. Visitors to the Grand Cafe at South Western House in Terminus Terrace put on their glad-rags and money on horses with all proceeds going towards the
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Nissan GT-R stolen in latest break-in car theft
DARING early morning raiders have struck again in a Hampshire town – stealing a top-of-therange sports car from the driveway. The theives – who have been targeting homes in Hedge End, Eastleigh and Romsey while homeowners are asleep upstairs –
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Poch calm over Spurs link
Mauricio Pochettino said he remains calm in the face of increased speculation linking him with the manager’s job at Tottenham. The Argentinian has been talked about as one of only a couple of serious contenders to replace Tim Sherwood if, as is
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Will you jump for hospital?
SOUTHAMPTON Hospital Charity is on the hunt for daring fundraisers to take to the skies. They need volunteers to take part in a skydiving challenge on June 7. Those taking part must raise a minimum of £325 sponsorship and pay a £70 registration
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Saints count injuries ahead of Cardiff
Saints have several injury problems ahead of tomorrow’s game with Cardiff. Jay Rodriguez, Gaston Ramirez and Kelvin Davis are definite absentees while Artur Boruc will be assessed to see whether he can take part. The Polish stopper was forced
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J-Rod will come back stronger
Mauricio Pochettino has backed Jay Rodriguez to bounce back from injury as a stronger player. The club’s top scorer is facing at least six months on the sidelines after rupturing his ACL against Manchester City last weekend. Rodriguez has yet
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School gets £3.2m boost
A HAMPSHIRE primary school is to receive a major overhaul after winning a £3.2million grant. Locks Heath infant and junior schools will see temporary classrooms replaced with permanent ones by October next year after the county council agreed to
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BOXER BALLET - the Mayflower's latest dance show
IT’S a breathtaking experience fusing boxing with ballet. The brutality and elegance of both these contrasting worlds collide in Boxe Boxe, a spine-tingling show which packs a knock-out punch. Eight exceptional dancers blend martial arts, street
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Adventurer's 'unfinished business' with deadly mountain
HE has climbed Everest, conquered both the South and North Pole and even trekked 1,500km across the Arabian Desert. Now Hampshire-born adventurer Adrian Hayes is gearing up for his latest challenge which will see him take care of some “unfinished
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LAST NIGHT'S REVIEW: The Laramie Project, Nuffield Youth Theatre, Nuffield, Southampton
Shocking, moving and yet humanely told, the play presented the story of the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay student at the University of Wyoming, based on the testimonies of the resident of Laramie collected by Tectonic Theatre Company in the
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Woman and puppy savaged by dog
A MUM has told of the terrifying moment an out-of-control dog attacked her in a public park, biting her face three times. Michelle Parker had stepped in to stop her puppy being mauled to death by what is believed to Staffordshire bull terrier,
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Hampshire star struggles at US Masters
Hampshire’s Justin Rose has left himself a mountain to climb in his bid for a first US Masters title. The US Open champion is tied for 67th after shooting a first round 76 (+4). Rose at least rallied from being six over par after 12, a hole
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Title race going down to the wire
One of the most exciting seasons in Snows Group Hampshire 1 history will finally be decided tomorrow. It has been nip and tuck between a handful of sides since the campaign kicked off. The lead has changed hands several times, with up to six
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Rugby ladies take league by storm
Southampton RFC’s women’s team have taken their league by storm in their debut season. The girls won all their National Challenge SE South 3 games – being awarded their last match by Croydon outfit St Francis who cried off late. The successful
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Friendly double for Hampshire
Hampshire's Academy and Second XI sides face Minor Counties opposition in the shape of Hertfordshire and Dorset in 50-over matches on the Ageas Bowl Nursery Ground this weekend. The Academy field primarily a teenage side against Hertfordshire tomorrow
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Win to keep survival hopes alive
AFC TOTTON make the daunting trip to fifth-placed Stourbridge tomorrow knowing that anything less than victory will send them plummeting through the relegation trap door. With just three Southern Premier games remaining, the third-to-bottom Stags
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Sydenhams Wessex high-fliers in hunt for new manager
WINCHESTER City have begun the hunt for a new manager to lead them back into the Southern League. The Sydenhams Premier club have confirmed that Neil Hards will be leaving at the end of the season for personal and family reasons. Hards, who
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Injury worries for title chasers
RICHARD Hill will be calling for one big push from Eastleigh’s “walking wounded” to get them over the Skrill Conference South finish line. From a position of having 19 fully fit players at his disposal, a gruelling schedule of seven high-pressure
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Sholing close gap to Wessex leaders
ALEX Baldacchino brought up another Sholing milestone last night as the FA Vase finalists closed the gap on Wessex League leaders Alresford Town. The striker’s goals helped Blackfield & Langley to last season’s Wessex Premier title. And
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Major injury blow for Cardiff ahead of Saints trip
Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been dealt a major injury blow ahead of his team’s trip to Saints, with winger Craig Noone being ruled out for the rest of the season. The former Brighton player, who joined the Welsh club last summer, sustained
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Schneiderlin confident that Saints trio will make World Cup
One of Saints’ four England World Cup hopefuls has already seen his dreams of Brazil dashed, but Morgan Schneiderlin is confident the remaining three will be heading to the tournament this summer. Jay Rodriguez has been cruelly ruled out of contention
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Ramirez adds to Poch's injury worries
Saints are expected to be short on attacking numbers tomorrow, with Gastón Ramírez set to be on the sidelines again for the visit of Cardiff. The Uruguayan playmaker would be the obvious choice to replace Jay Rodriguez in the line-up, following
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Schneiderlin - why this is a huge summer for the Saints board
Morgan Schneiderlin insists Saints can keep hold of their best players this summer – as long as the new board continue to drive the club forward. The midfielder is the latest senior star to state his belief that the next few months at St Mary’s
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Landmark tug to feature on TV
SHE tendered some of Southampton’s best known liners and played her part in the Second World War. Tug tender Calshot ferried troops to and from the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth and became a command post for D-Day on June 6, 1944. Now, back
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New supermarket to open with 25 jobs
A SUPERMARKET giant is to open a new Hampshire store creating 25 jobs. Lidl will open its latest shop in Bursledon next week as part of its ongoing UK expansion plans, creating the new full and part-time jobs for local people from store managers
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Cyclists' fury at 'disgraceful and fictional' posters
A WAR of words has broken out in the New Forest as the area braces itself for the first mass-cycling event of the year. Both sides in the debate have gone on the offensive ahead of the two-day Wiggle New Forest Spring Sportive, which starts tomorrow
