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Sholing move a step closer to Wessex League title
Sholing need six points from their four remaining games to be crowned champions of the Sydenhams Premier Division. A hard fought 4-1 victory over mid-table Whitchurch last night at the Silverlake Arena took the Boatmen to within two points of leaders
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Mary Rose Museum in line for top UK award
HAMPSHIRE'S new venue displaying the preserved remains of Henry VIII's sunken flagship the Mary Rose will compete with arts institutions such as the Hayward Gallery and Tate Britain for the UK's top museum award. The Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth
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Ex-Hants ace signs for Middlesex
Former Hampshire all-rounder Dan Christian has signed for T20 Blast rivals Middlesex. The Australian all-rounder, who faced the last ball when Hampshire won the dramatic 2010 Friends Provident t20 final at The Ageas Bowl, will play against the
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Man hit by lorry at service station
A MAN has been hit by a lorry on one of the south's busiest motorways. The air ambulance has been sent to Rownhams services on the M27 westbound after a male in his 30s was hit by an articulated lorry on the entrance slip road. He has
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Fish stink driving residents mad
“STOP the stink!” That's the message from residents of one Southampton neighbourhood, who say the fishy stench from a nearby business is blighting their community. And with “constant” noise from the fish processing plant also a nuisance, they
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Bishop of Winchester urges government to continue to invest in higher education
THE Bishop of Winchester has urged the Government to continue investing in higher education. It comes after the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), which distributes grants to higher education institutes across the UK, announced
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Southampton Solent University sports scientists advice Hampshire Scouts embarking on South Pole trip
SPORT scientists from Southampton Solent University are providing nutritional advice and support to a Hampshire Scout expedition team, who are preparing to trek to the South Pole. It will be the first time a Scout group has attempted a polar expedition
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Barton Peveril students watching out for each other's safety
STUDENTS are doing their bit to keep their campus safer after a new scheme was launched. The first young people to take part in Barton Peveril’s new Student Watch scheme have been presented with Police Support Volunteer certificates by Hampshire
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Monk not thinking of own future
Swansea boss Garry Monk is adamant that he will not think about his own future until the Welsh club secure Premier League survival. Although the Swans beat Newcastle away last weekend - a victory that took them six points above the relegation zone
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Motorway delays after crash
THERE are delays on a major Hampshire motorway after a two car smash. The incident happened after a lorry shed some of its load and cars swerved to avoid it. It happened at junction eight eastbound on the M27 near Bursledon. The collision
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Martinez expects Arsenal to slip up
Everton manager Roberto Martinez remains confident victory in their final three matches will secure Champions League football despite Arsenal holding the advantage. The initiative, in the form a one-point lead, in the race for the top four was
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Southampton children fail to get a place in primary school of their choice
FAMILIES of 79 children in Southampton failed in getting them into a primary school of their choice, figures have revealed. This year saw 2,925 applications submitted to Southampton City Council for places at infant, junior and primary schools.
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Firefighters to strike over Bank Holiday
FIREFIGHTERS across Hampshire are set to hold more strikes as a row over pensions rolls on. The Fire Brigades Union has announced further industrial action will take place between midday and 5pm on May 2, between 2pm and 2am on May 3, and between
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OAPs in Hampshire to lose alarms as county council cuts costs
FRAIL pensioners living in older people’s homes in Hampshire are set to lose their emergency alarms as part of cost-cutting measures. Elderly people who live in council sheltered accommodation can currently call wardens to their homes by pulling
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Interest in proposed free school rockets
MORE than 100 families have registered their interest in sending their children to Southampton’s first mainstream Free School – before the bid has even been submitted. As revealed by the Daily Echo, plans have been unveiled for the Hope Community
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Councils have hands tied over planning issues
A RECENT correspondent raised the question of why councils grant planning permission for large houses local people don’t need, when what’s required are smaller houses for the less well-off. What some members of the public never manage to understand
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No limit to UKIP’s dangerous nonsense over Europe
IS THERE no limit to the anti-EU nonsense exemplified by Colin Hingston (letters April 17)? Nick Clegg is confronting the mass of dangerous nonsense purveyed by UKIP and its supporters. Mr Hingston claims that Clegg said that our trade with
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Hypocrisy over benefits cheats
IN respect of the couple from Ringwood who cheated the benefit system, it does seem to me hypocritical of Desmond Swayne, MP for New Forest West, to say: “My gut view is that cheating for benefits is a serious matter and that message needs to be sent
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Reputable tradesman has done a great job
I WANTED to express my gratitude for a local tradesman – Mr John Russell. I live in Woolston, Southampton, and a few months ago, I asked him to carry out some repairs to my ageing property. Since then, I have been unable to manage my property
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First class care at the hospital
I HAVE just had 13 days in the heart wards at Southampton General Hospital (pictured) and the treatment I received was first class. The nursing staff were so tolerant and patient, it had to be seen to be believed. New patients come in at all hours
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Remember Afghans’ example and cast vote
I THINK that the people of Britain must be very impressed with the way the Afghans have voted in the recent election. They have been threatened with death, but seven million of them queued for hours and voted. They were jubilant, showing their
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Food for thought at new M&S store
REGARDING the article about Marks & Spencer opening a new food outlet in Eastleigh, whilst this is good for Eastleigh what is really needed is a large store including clothes, etc. Eastleigh has too many food outlets – Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury’s
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Take courage and use your conscience
I HEARD on TV the other day a man saying he didn’t feel English anymore. What a statement to make, living in a country which appears to appeal to many other people, due to the security of living we have. Of course, he might feel swamped by
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Fingers crossed for motorway roadworks
AT LAST it seems highway bosses are to take action over what has become one of the worst bottlenecks in the south. The junction of the M27 and M271 motorways has for too long been somewhere to avoid, especially at peak traffic times. Now, as
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Commercial Feature: Macmillan Night In
On Friday 16th May, friends in the South of England will be swapping a night out on the town for a Night In with their favourite people – all in the name of Macmillan Cancer Support. Night In is great fun and so simple. Whether it’s a girly
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Violent prisoner on the run 'could be heading for Hampshire'
A VIOLENT criminal on the run from prison is thought to be heading for Southampton. Dean Evans, who was jailed after making threats to kill a woman and her children as they watched television, went missing on Monday evening. Evans, 36, is a
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Victorian villa's garden to open this weekend
A HAMPSHIRE Victorian villa will open its garden this weekend. People can explore the garden at Atheling Villas, in Atheling Road, Hythe, to enjoy bulbs, hellebores and pulmonarias. The garden will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday
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Bid to use land for housing is rejected
AN application to change the use of land near Alresford has been rejected by Winchester planners. Paul Steggall proposed a change of use of land at Bighton Grange from agriculture to residential and an existing temporary entrance made permanent
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Sunset tour of Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
THE Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, near Romsey, is giving visitors a sunset tour. A path will be lined with lanterns as walkers return back to Jermyn’s House for a glass of wine. The tour starts at 7pm tonight and costs £12.50 per person, which
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Police cycle coding event
PROTECT your bike from thieves with help from police. Officers from Eastleigh police will be holding a two-hour cycle coding event in Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh on April 30, from 11am, where they will also be offering ‘D’ locks for sale. This
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Motorway lane closures
ROADWORKS will be in place on the M3 north of Winchester until next week. Drainage surveys will mean that a lane will be closed northbound and southbound between junction 8 at Dummer and junction 9 at Winnall. The closures will be between 10pm
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Hampshire celebrates St George's Day in style
FIRE-BREATHING dragons and valiant knights launched into battle to honour the nation. A sea of red and white descended over Hampshire yesterday as hundreds celebrated St George’s Day. People of all ages paid tribute to England’s patron saint
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Ballet marks 450th anniversary of Bard's birth
A TROUPE of dancers performed a ballet adaptation of a William Shakespeare play in Southampton city centre, celebrating the 450th anniversary of the playwright’s birth. Four members of the Northern Ballet company based in Leeds previewed a few
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Wheelie bin set alight in park
A WHEELIE bin was dragged into a park in Southampton before being set alight in the early hours of yesterday. Crews from Redbridge fire station discovered the bin well alight at 2am on land off Stoke Road, Shirley.
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Drink-driver banned for 23 months
A WINCHESTER man was caught drink-driving in the city centre, magistrates heard. David Watt, 45, of Milnthorpe Lane, West Hill, drove an Audi A4 with excess alcohol on Upper Brook Street on March 29. His reading was 92mg – nearly three times
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Battle of the bands
CRAIG David, Band of Skulls, Alt-J, and Frank Turner – just some of the talented bands and artists Hampshire has produced over the years. Now the most exciting musicians from colleges across the region will battle it out to play at a major sporting
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Women's sponsored head shave raises more than £4,000 for charities
TWO Hampshire women have raised more than £4,000 after shaving their hair for charity. Tetrina Campbell, from Botley, and her friend Sue Armour, from Southampton, shaved off their precious locks for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the Childhood Eye
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Man sought in connection with theft from store
THIS is the man police want to trace in connection with a theft from a Southampton convenience store. A man stole a bag containing £277 in change from the Co-op store in Burgess Road. He entered and left through a fire exit and grabbed the
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Suspended sentence for man who stole from pharmacy
A SOUTHAMPTON man has been spared an immediate jail term after stealing hundreds of pounds of cosmetics and other goods from two Hampshire stores. Mark Dainty, 33, pleaded guilty to stealing £354 of cosmetics and electric toothbrushes valued at
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Pupils in print
BUDDING journalists got the chance to put together their own publications as part of a school project. Pupils at Shirley Junior School managed to produce a host of stories and articles following a visit from the Daily Echo. Year Four students
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Ten European Parliament seats up for grabs
TEN seats representing Hampshire and the South East in the European Parliament will also be up for grabs on May 22. The election comes at a time when there is a fierce public debate about the UK’s future within the European Union (EU). UKIP
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Battle lines drawn up for local elections
BATTLE lines are being drawn across Hampshire as thousands of people prepare to go to the polls. From 4pm today, nominations will close in the latest round of local elections. Residents will then cast their votes in Southampton, Winchester,
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Decision day for plan to build more than 100 homes
COUNCILLORS will decide tonight whether to give the green light to more than 100 homes in Hampshire countryside. Barratt Homes wants to build up to 125 homes and a 70-bed care facility in Bursledon, but it faces opposition from residents. They
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Debt workshop for migrants
A WORKSHOP is being held for Hampshire’s eastern European community in a bid to help a growing number of migrants falling into debt. The session, organised by Southampton- based advice and support service SOS Polonia, will take place on April 29
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Travel back in time at workshop
TAKE a step back in time to remember those who served in the Second World War. Families in Hampshire are being invited to design and create their own wartime artefacts for a memorabilia exhibition. A workshop takes place from 10am-noon on Saturday
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Woman fined after attack
A HAMPSHIRE woman has been fined after attacking a man in Southampton. Carla Flanagan had pleaded guilty at Southampton Magistrates’ Court to assaulting Zaki Shirzad in the city on August 4, 2013. The 32-year-old, from Boldens Road in Gosport
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Attacker sentenced
A MAN must carry out 100 hours of unpaid work after assaulting another man in Southampton. Ayub Aden was found guilty by magistrates of the attack on Carl Turner on December 8. The 25-year-old, from York Close, also admitted possessing a quantity
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School report: Crestwood College, Eastleigh
FROM the moment you step into Crestwood College, you can tell it is a little bit different. The building itself is not your average comprehensive school arrangement with the classrooms organised around a crescent with a walkway though the middle
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Rely on Faith to make Waves at Live event
PALOMA Faith has already had a great start to 2014 with the release of her new hit single Can’t Rely on You, which was produced by Pharrell Williams. Now the platinum-selling artist has announced she is set to return to Wave 105 Live! 2014. Paloma
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LAST NIGHT'S REVIEW: West Side Story, the Mayflower Theatre
IF it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. West Side Story remains every bit as mesmerising as ever. I’m normally in favour of theatrical reinvention and believe every production can benefit from fresh ideas, but despite being well into its sixth decade
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Father and daughter have lucky escape after car catches fire
By Josh Donaldson A FATHER and his young girl had a lucky escape this morning after the car they were in suddenly caught fire. Ryan Drouet, 32, was travelling along Archers Road in Southampton with his daughter when flames started coming from
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£2m motorway revamp in bid to beat the queues
IT IS a bottleneck that brings frustration to nearly 100,000 drivers every day. Motorists are constantly caught in jams at the junction of the M27 and M271 at Nursling, near Southampton, one of the busiest in Hampshire. Now roads chiefs are
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Tributes to "gentle giant" killed in road crash
HE was a gentle giant with a big heart. That is how the heartbroken family of Patrick Duffy have described the man who died after he was struck by a car on Easter Sunday. The 61-year-old was hit by a Ford Focus while walking crossing the A336
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Baffins on course for Puma Engineering Hampshire League title at first attempt
BAFFINS Milton Rovers need just two points from their last three matches to win the Puma Engineering Hampshire League title at the first attempt. The Portsmouth club opened up a five points lead last night after winning 3-0 at Otterbourne while
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Firefighters called to caravan park after gas alert
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a blaze at a Hampshire caravan park. They were called after a faulty gas connected at the back of a gas heater in a static caravan caught fire. The occupant of the static caravan, at Rownhams Mobile Home Park
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Sir Ben: Island race unmissable
OLYMPIC hero Sir Ben Ainslie has issued a ‘call to arms’ to seasoned sailors and landlubbers alike ahead of this year’s Round the Island Race. Sir Ben, the world's greatest ever Olympic sailor, described the world renowned 50-mile sprint around
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Drink-driver banned for 23 months
A WINCHESTER man was caught drink-driving in the city centre, magistrates heard. David Watt, 45, of Milnthorpe Lane, West Hill, drove an Audi A4 with excess alcohol on Upper Brook Street on March 29. His reading was 92mg – nearly three times
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Mac: Eastleigh can make Football League
Craig McAllister insists Eastleigh can emulate Crawley Town and Fleetwood by completing a meteoric rise through the non-league ranks to the Football League. The Spitfires were crowned champions of the Skrill South on Good Friday, with two games
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Bookies see Spurs switch for Poch
SAINTS boss Mauricio Pochettino remains very much in the bookies’ minds to make a switch to North London. This week’s decision by Manchester United to sack David Moyes will ensure the rumour mill goes into overdrive in the next few weeks. Dutchman
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Former star tells Saints to hit transfer trail
SAINTS must be “aggressive” in this summer’s transfer market rather than “laying over and having their belly tickled.” That’s the verdict delivered by ex-Dell striker Gordon Watson ahead of a summer which he describes “as the biggest the club have
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Sandbags to be removed after floods
REMINDERS of one of the worst floods in recent years will soon be gone as efforts to remove thousands of sandbags from a Hampshire village resumes. A programme to remove sandbags placed by the military around Romsey at the height of February’s
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Make up thief spared immediate jail term
A SOUTHAMPTON man has been spared an immediate jail term after stealing hundreds of pounds of cosmetics and other goods from two Hampshire stores. Mark Dainty, 33, pleaded guilty to stealing £354 of cosmetics and electric toothbrushes valued at
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Young brothers hailed heroes for saving mum's life
A PAIR of young brothers have been hailed as heroes after saving their mum's life. Now schoolboys Callum and Drew Henney have now been honoured after their quick actions and cool heads saved mum Sam. The drama happened as the 10 and 12-year-old
