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Detectives investigating 'stolen' diesel
Detectives are investigating after a large quantity of illegally obtained fuel was found in an industrial storage unit in Hampshire. The discovery was made 48 hours ago in West Wellow and is thought to be a substantial amount although details are
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Poch frustrated at Villa draw
Mauricio Pochettino was left frustrated as Saints drew 0-0 with Aston Villa. The Saints boss admitted his side were wasteful in front of goal at Villa Park which meant they failed to win a game they dominated for long spells. He was
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Saints remain on course for record equalling finish
Saints moved a point closer to equalling their best ever Premier League finish as they played out a goalless draw at Aston Villa. Mauricio Pochettino’s men had the better of the game at Villa Park but were unable to take one of the few chances
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Saints fan takes to the sky to mock Pompey
ONE mischievous Saints fan has taken mocking the club’s south coast rivals to new heights – by flying a banner over Fratton Park during Pompey’s must-win League 2 relegation clash today. The banner, which read ‘always looking up at us #SFC’, was
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Easter fundraiser to send family on dream holiday
A COMMUNITY has rallied this Easter weekend to help send two little boys and their family on a dream holiday. After just one week of being born premature, little Reuben Smith suffered a brain haemorrhage that left him battling for his life, while
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Barman assaulted trying to break up fight
A MEMBER of staff was assaulted when he tried to intervene in a fight at a pub. The 23-year-old man was left with cuts to his face after the incident at the New Clock Inn in Fair Oak. Police say the trouble broke out in the bar around midnight
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Cricketers bowl through the night
CRICKETERS from a Hampshire club are taking part in a sponsored 24-hour charity bowl-athon. Senior and youth teams from the Compton and Chandler’s Ford Cricket Club are today taking to the nets for a mammoth session which started this morning and
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Picture gallery from Aston Villa v Saints
Follow @EchoPics Images from the Barclay's Premier League match between Aston Villa and Saints at Villa Park.
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Plea to save young people's bike project
IT is the Southampton-based scheme that has taught hundreds of youngsters the joys of bike riding. But the long-term future of a community cycling project is under threat after it lost vital funding from the NHS last year. Now organisers
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Aston Villa 0 Saints 0
5:40pm Click here for the picture gallery from Aston Villa v Saints 4:50pm The Sports Pink is now available to read on your iPhone, iPad or online! The latest edition
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Churchgoers will spend tonight under canvas
HAMPSHIRE churchgoers will spend tonight under canvas to raise money for charity. Parishioners from St Christopher’s Church in Thornhill, Southampton, organised the sponsored camp to raise money for Christian Aid’s Syria Crisis Appeal. Campers
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More reach payday with cash in their pockets
THE number of people living in Hampshire who struggle to make their money last until payday has dropped according to new figures from a leading insolvency trade body. The figures from R3 reveal that at the start of the year nearly half of people
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Hunt for thug who shot cat
POLICE are hunting a thug who shot a cat in the stomach with an air rifle, leaving the pet fighting for its life. Toby, the six-year-old tabby, was targeted in the Hillyfields area of Nursling, near Southampton. Despite efforts to save him
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Have you got confidence in police?
THE public’s opinions and questions are being sought on confidence in Hampshire’s police. County Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Simon Hayes is looking for submitted questions ahead of a meeting with Chief Constable Andy Marsh to scrutinise public
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Landscape firm win spot at top flower show
A HAMPSHIRE landscaping firm has won a place at a prestigious flower show this year. Hambrooks, in Fareham, has been chosen to build a garden for the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show after submitting a winning design for the Your Garden Your Budget
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Man died after heart operation
A HAMPSHIRE man died after undergoing two major heart operations within weeks of each other. Charles Long died in Southampton General Hospital after surgery to replace a heart valve. A Southampton inquest heard how the 75-year-old from Battle Close,
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UPDATED: Motorway at standstill after crash
Traffic is now free flowing again after a crash brought a Hampshire motorway to a standstill earlier today. The crash is thought to have happened around 12pm close to Eastleigh's junction 5 and involved a car hitting the central reservation.
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Sporting legend Dickie Davies at Hampshire fundraiser
FORMER TV sports presenter Dickie Davies is putting his weight behind a church fundraiser in Hampshire. Dickie, left, who fronted World of Sport for many years, is starting off competitors in the Houghton Trial in Stockbridge on Sunday, April 27. The
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Bikers dare to bare all tonight
IT’S sure to be a sight for sore eyes when a group of bikers show off their finely tuned bodywork like never before – in a daring strip for charity! Southampton’s Talking Heads pub will be the venue as members of the Too Old And Don’t care (TOADc
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Eastleigh win the Conference South picture gallery
Follow @EchoPics Pictures from the Skrill Conference South match between Eastleigh and Basingstoke Town. Eastleigh won the match 2-1, and became champions. These images are available to purchase as prints, mugs, t-shirts, digital
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St George visits Southampton ahead of the patron saint's day
Southampton has long been known as the home of the Saints, but how much do people know about England’s patron saint? The Daily Echo decided to find out, sending reporter Joseph Curtis onto the High Street dressed as St George to quiz the public
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Dementia sufferers may be priced out of key day centre services
AN elderly Hampshire couple may lose out on a key service after its price looks set to double. Every week dementia sufferer Valerie Gorman and her husband Jim look forward to the treasured six hours a week she gets to spend at a Southampton day
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Easter eggs-travaganza for young carers
SOUTHAMPTON children have enjoyed an ‘eggs-tra’ special day out. Children in Southampton Young Carers Project were treated to a day out at Mansel Park Pavilion where they took part in sports, crafts and pizza making. The event was organised
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Community comes together to help brave twins who have battled for their lives
A HAMPSHIRE family have been handed a big boost after months of medical problems. After just one week of being born premature, little Reuben Smith suffered a brain haemorrhage that left him battling for his life, while his twin brother Zachary
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New monkeys arrive at Hampshire zoo
A HAMPSHIRE zoo has welcomed the arrival of a family of tiny Brazilian primates this Easter. The inquisitive silvery marmosets are set to be a huge hit with visitors to Marwell Zoo, with their distinctive flesh-coloured ears and playful nature.
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Villa boss only wants to talk Saints
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is trying to remain focussed on this afternoon’s visit of Saints despite finding himself in the centre of a media storm. Villa, who today welcome Saints to Villa Park, announced this week that assistant boss Ian Culverhouse
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Nomads awash with medals
A squad of 36 swimmers from Fareham Nomads Swimming Club entered the annual Salisbury Open Meet, amassing a huge medal haul and an amazing 126 personal best times. Joshua Lees led the way for the Nomads with six gold medals (all PB times), while
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Eastleigh up with the elite
It was one small victory in many this season but it was one giant leap for Eastleigh Football Club. Goals from Yemi Odubade and Salisbury loan man Ben Wright confirmed the Spitfires as champions of the Skrill Conference South with two games
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Lambert playing for World Cup place
Rickie Lambert believes the final four games of the Premier League season could yet prove vital to his World Cup hopes. The Saints forward, left, agreed that it was “probably” a battle between himself and West Ham’s Andy Carroll for a place in
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Lambert wants competition at Saints
Rickie Lambert says he wants his place in the Saints team to come under threat next season. The 32-year-old has featured in all-but-one of the club’s 34 league games this term, with an increasing onus on him following the January departure of record-signing
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Bus blockade was 'over financial dispute'
A HAMPSHIRE bus service was blocked in its depot yesterday after a financial dispute erupted between the firm and its mechanics. Black Velvet Travel's Velvet A service between Hedge End and Southampton was unable to run throughout the day after
