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Management duo leave Sydenhams League club
RELEGATED Romsey Town will have a new manager in charge as they look to regroup in Sydenhams One next season. The Bypass Ground club, who finished bottom of the Wessex Premier Division, have announced the departure of first-team co-managers Carl
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Sholing are champions
Sholing are champions of the Sydenhams Premier Division with two games to spare. A 3-0 win at Moneyfields tonight confirms that the overwhelming favourites have done as expected and taken the Wessex crown. Lewis Fennemore gave the Boatmen the
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Seabed resembles a 'rubbish tip', study finds.
MANY areas of the sea bed resemble a rubbish tip filled with bottles, plastic bags, discarded fishing nets and other examples of human litter, Hampshire scientist have found. A team from universities including Southampton took nearly 600 samples
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Major delays after motorway crash
MOTORISTS are facing long delays after a crash involving five cars on a Hampshire motorway. Firefighters are on the scene trying to free two people who were trapped in his car following the collision on the M27 westbound. Three cars, a black
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Pochettino ousted as frontrunner for Tottenham job
Bookmakers now make Ajax boss Frank de Boer favourite to become Tottenham’s next manager, ousting previous front runner Mauricio Pochettino of Saints. De Boer is open to speaking with Tottenham about taking over as manager at the end of the season
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Cyclist dies after collision
AN ELDERLY cyclist who was seriously injured in a crash with a car on a busy Hampshire road has died, police said. William Logan, 70, from The Crescent, Eastleigh, was left in a serious condition after being in collision with an Audi A3 near Reading
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Fresh appeal for missing man
POLICE looking for a man missing from his home are renewing their appeal for information. They have released a CCTV images capture when the last known sighting of Michael Hawkewell. The stills show the 50-year-old at the Co -Op Terminus Road
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Hampshire's successful Island hop
HAMPSHIRE’S golfers recorded a narrow victory over the Channel Islands in their annual match at Royal Jersey Golf Club at the weekend. Corhampton’s Scott Gregory was the Hampshire hero, winning the last two holes to halve his singles match and
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Has Hodgson made his mind up on World Cup squad already?
ADAM Lallana, Luke Shaw and Rickie Lambert are NOT playing for a place in the England World Cup squad in the last two games of the season. That’s because England manager Roy Hodgson has made it clear that players’ form over the last few matches
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Why UKIP is targeting Eastleigh?
EASTLEIGH is the first constituency likely to go UKIP in the 2015 general election, according to a recent poll. People ask ‘Why Eastleigh? Why not a place with a much higher immigrant population?’. Obviously Diane James’ excellent campaign
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Association cuts
IT HAS come to my notice that Hampshire County Council is to cut its funding to housing associations for alarm services for vulnerable and elderly people. This means that people who currently rely on the services to summon aid in times of crisis
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Correspondent can't have it both ways
WHAT a confused man Martin Kyrle must be (Letters, April 15). While claiming to endorse democracy (of which freedom-of-expression is a vital part), he simultaneously demands that the Daily Echo practice censorship against those of us who are critical
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Not a question of peace
BRIAN Dash’s convoluted musings (Letters, April 9) add nothing to the argument about keeping the peace in Europe. He gives no example of a European war breaking out between two democratic countries, referring instead to those involving 19th century
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Saints: 'Sell, sell,sell'
I REFER to the Martin Samuel Sports writer column in the Daily Mail headed “Why Southampton can’t sign stars and instead must sell, sell, sell”. It would take up too much space to repeat the column but it would appear to revolve around “Financial
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Medication delays have been going on for 20 years
RE Sylvia Hibbs’ complaint about waiting for medication at Southampton General Hospital (Pharmacy too slow for discharged patients”, Letters, April 14) I didn’t realise that was still going on. Twenty years ago when I was told I could pick my friend
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Give letter writers space to debate elsewhere
I HAVE always admired the Daily Echo for its unbiased and fair reporting on a range of subjects. This is perhaps the main reason why I purchase your paper instead of the nationals with their own particular, sensationalist, agenda. There would
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Glad to take the praise but not the criticism
IT is claimed that Eastleigh’s Lib Dem council is wrongly criticised over matters that are not its responsibility. However, if it would only stop boasting about such matters, maybe us “idiots”, as so succinctly described, wouldn’t be misled.
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Police hunt burglars after string of high value jewellery raids across Hampshire
Detectives are investigating a series of burglaries across Hampshire in which high value jewellery has been stolen by the offenders. Since the start of 2014 there have been 18 burglaries in which the target appears to have been jewellery, says
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I don't believe believe MP is representative
THE League Against Cruel Sports has confirmed that the MP for Romsey and North Southampton, Ms Caroline Nokes, pictured, is among 47 Conservative MPs (and more, no doubt) who would vote to repeal the hunting ban. So these so-called representatives
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Driver's car left hanging over edge of bridge
A WOMAN had a lucky escape when her car left the road and ended up hanging over the edge of a bridge. Emergency services attending the incident at Kimbridge arrived to find the car had gone through the bridge railings and came close to falling
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Hants frustrated by Ageas Bowl abandonment
The third day of Hampshire's LV County Championship clash against Surrey at The Ageas Bowl has been abandoned, without a ball bowled. Heavy overnight rain and a downpour at midday saturated the outfield and umpires Mark Benson and Russell Evans
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Man jailed for biting policeman
A HAMPSHIRE man has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after he bit the thumb of a police officer who tried to arrest him. Steven Bird bit so hard on the right thumb of PC Nick Beech that his teeth pierced the officer’s latex glove and skin.
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Elect someone who puts people first
WHEN we were canvassing in Lordshill, Southampton for Keith Morrell (who will win a city council seat in May), a young lad approached us. All his friends wanted is a small youth club to keep them from playing in the street. I promised I would
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Attacking the wrong people
I NOTICE Cllr Don Thomas is continuing to attack the cuts that are unfortunately being administered by Southampton City Council. He should be directing his anger at the Conservative led government who are responsible for the cuts to local government
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Dirty welcome for visitors to our region
I’M all for encouraging road users to reduce the amount of rubbish left on motorways and Aroads. Travelling along the A31 and A35 I’ve noticed it is littered with plastic bags, bottles and much more, probably thrown out of car windows, as there
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Minister visits scene of Hampshire fooding
A GOVERNMENT minister was in Hampshire earlier this week to discuss options to battle future floods. Greg Barker met with local authority bosses to talk about how the county coped with the worst flooding in generations last January. It comes
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Police chief's gun licence warning
RESIDENTS could be at risk because police cannot afford to properly vet gun-owners, Hampshire’s police chief has warned. Andy Marsh, the chief constable, has criticised cheap shotgun licences that force cash-strapped forces to effectively subsidise
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Hampshire MP's son trial adjourned
THE TRIAL of the son of MP Mike Hancock, who is accused of assaulting a press photographer, has been adjourned. Dean Hancock, 37, appeared at Fareham Magistrates' Court to face the charge of assault causing actual bodily harm in connection with
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New flood alert for Hampshire
HAMPSHIRE has today been issued with a major flooding alert. It comes as a Government minister for flooding visits Winchester, where authorities battled to save homes from the water. The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the
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Bomb alert called off
A BOMB alert at Southampton docks has been called off after a suspected shell turned out to be a gas pipe. Workmen were preparing to tarmac a large area near the container terminal this morning when they unearthed what they thought was an explosive
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Woman choked to death on her food at New Milton care home
A WOMAN choked to death at a Hampshire care home after food lodged in her larynx, an inquest heard. Dementia sufferer Maureen Archer, 71, was found retching in the dining room at the Carlton House rest home in Barton Court Avenue, New Milton, on
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Winning name for celebration brew
IT’S the liquid golden tribute to Southampton – and now it has a name. Daily Echo readers Trevor and Jenny Moore beat dozens of other entrants to name the beer which has been brewed to celebrate 50 years of city status. Bosses at the Dancing
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New zebra crossing for Weeke to improve safety for pedestrians using Waitrose and Aldi
HAMPSHIRE transport chiefs are to install a new zebra crossing in a Winchester suburb and remove three parking spaces to improve road safety. The county council plans to build the new crossing this summer on Stoney Lane, Weeke, near the Stockbridge
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Police hold community meeting
THE Southampton Waterfront and City Centre neighbourhood team is holding a Police and Community Together meeting on Friday. Residents, councillors and student bodies will draw up three crime priorities for officers to focus on. The meeting
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Man rescued after pizza fire
AN UNCONSCIOUS man had to be rescued from a fire caused by a burning pizza he had left unattended after a night out. The man put his late night snack in his oven but then fell asleep at his Hampshire home in the early hours. Smoke from the
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High Society flashmob hits city centre
THE musical High Society went out to the High Street in Winchester. Members of Winchester Musicals and Opera Society staged a flashmob display by the Buttercross. Dressed in ordinary clothes they performed snatches of some of Cole Porter’s
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Armed robber 'heard voices telling him to attack people', court told
A MAN who heard voices commanding him to attack people armed himself with a knife before twice robbing the same Southampton shop on consecutive days. Daniel Freemantle walked into Christopher Carter’s hardware business in Shirley on November 5
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Church hosts blood donor sessions
BLOOD donor sessions will take place at St Boniface Church in Chandler’s Ford on Friday. From 1-3pm and 4.30-7pm sessions will run at the church in Hursley Road. Call 0300 123123 to book a place or just turn up.
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Council considering action to recoup money dishonestly claimed by school bursar
HAMPSHIRE civic chiefs are considering taking action to rake back money defrauded by a dishonest school bursar. Linda Whittaker, the bursar of a Winchester special needs school, received an 18-month suspended jail sentence for swindling £18,000
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Shared home plan rejected
CITY council planners in Southampton have turned down plans to convert a house in the city. Dr Yudong Wang had wanted to change the use of the home in Broadlands Road into a shared house of multiple occupation.
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Velma the Velociraptor to visit Eastleigh
SHE might look terrifying but Velma the velociraptor promises to behave when she visits an Eastleigh shopping centre on Saturday. On May 3, the prehistoric giant will be on show at the Swan Centre at 11.30am, 12.30pm and 2pm, to promote the newest
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Get free legal advice
EXPERTS will be on hand to offer legal advice to people in Southampton. The clinic takes place from 10am-noon on Friday in the Parklife Community Room, St James Park. There is help on how to ease debt, benefits, housing and family problems.
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National Trust property has recording breaking Easter
A NATIONAL Trust property near Romsey has reported record visitor numbers after the success of this year's Easter egg hunt. Mottisfont hosted a Cadbury egg trail throughout its grounds bringing in droves of visitors throughout the Easter break
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Lyme disease clinic to close after just six months
A GROUNDBREAKING Hampshire clinic to help people with Lyme disease is set to close next month after only six months. The unique service was set up last summer by expert Dr Matthew Dryden, a consultant microbiologist at the Royal Hampshire County
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Singer Frank Turner backing campaign to save parkland
HAMPSHIRE punk-folk singer Frank Turner returns to his home city this weekend to support a campaign to save parkland. The rising star will judge the doggy parade at the Save the Rec event in Winchester on Sunday. Campaigners are staging a fun
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No place for Osvaldo
SAINTS loanee Dani Osvaldo was not needed as Juventus took a huge step towards winning the Serie A title last night. The Turin giants came from behind to beat Sassuolo 3-1 and move eight points clear of Roma at the top of the standings with three
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Bursledon cruise to Trophy win
AFC Bursledon lifted the DR Ryder Trophy with a convincing 4-0 win over fellow Junior 1 side Glen. Glen, who sit atop of the City of Southampton Sunday League Junior Division 1 table, were powerless to stop Bursledon as they strode into a two-goal
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Bomb alert at docks
Part of Southampton docks has been sealed off following a bomb alert. A large area near the container terminal has been evacuated following the discovery of a shell thought to date from the Second World War. An area beside Dock Gate 20 was
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Firefighters in fuel leak alert
FIREFIGHTERS dealt with a fuel leak. They were called to an industrial generator that was leaking diesel onto the road. A crew from Gosport attended the scene at Frater Lane, Gosport and managed to prevent the fuel reaching the drains.
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Brock close in on cup repeat
Brockenhurst are one win away from lifting the British Colleges Cup for the second consecutive season. They beat Weston-Super-Mare 2-0 this week to tee up a cup final date against Gateshead at the FA’s plush St George’s Park complex on Thursday
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Wildern's double delight
Wildern completed a City of Southampton Schools FA Under-13 League and Cup double when they beat Upper Shirley High 3-1 at Colden Common to lift the Clark Lodwidge Trophy. Leading 1-0 by a first half penalty, they scored twice more after the break
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Food bank use soars by 60 per cent
Food bank use in Hampshire has risen by almost 60 per cent in the past year, claims a Euro MP. Now current Green Party MEP Keith Taylor has called for urgent action after figures showed that 22,655 people turned to foodbanks in the county in 2013
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Hampshire have signed a very different Maxwell
THERE will be some nervous bowlers waiting to take on Glenn Maxwell during this season’s T20 Blast, following the Hampshire star’s exploits during the first week of this year’s Indian Premier League. The Australian will return to The Ageas Bowl
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Southam: Our great desire
Eastleigh captain Glen Southam has hailed the desire of his team to win the Conference South title. In late February the Spitfires were sat well behind Bromley in top-spot. But they took advantage of an injury crisis at the Kent club, as well as
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Dorset's demise angers Kemp
GRAHAM Kemp has delivered a withering assessment of the Dorset non-league scene, insisting clubs need to look on their own doorstep for a solution to the demise. Kemp, left, was speaking as the county – once a powerhouse in the Wessex League –
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Football League is Donald's dream
Eastleigh chairman Stewart Donald will not rest until the Spitfires are a Football League club. Even though his side have just won the Skrill South, the hard work that started as soon as he arrived at the Silverlake Stadium will not cease with
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England’s stars face pioneering dope tests
Members of England’s World Cup squad will be among the world’s first elite athletes to undergo new doping test regimes that scientists hope will cut out the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport. Players at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil
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Good Evans! DJ Chris pulls a mean pint
He is one of the nation’s favourite disc jockeys renowned for picking tunes to kick-start your day. But broadcaster and presenter Chris Evans put his hands to different use. The Radio 2 DJ and One Show host wowed the fans by pulling pints at
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Asian restaurant chain Wagamama given the go-ahead for new site in Winchester
A NATIONAL restaurant chain offering Asian-inspired meals has been given the go ahead by Winchester civic chiefs. Wagamama, which is based on traditional Japanese ramen bars, was rumoured to be coming to Jewry Street in October, but developers
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Support centre's coffee morning
A support centre for disabled people in Southampton will hold a coffee morning tomorrow. The SPECTRUM Centre for Independent Living in Rose Road will host the event from 10-11.30am.
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Bid to turn garages into accommodation
Two garages in a Southampton street could be turned into living accommodation. Peter Zhou has applied to the city council to overhaul garages at two properties in Clench Street. A decision is due by June 23.
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Speed dating in Winchester
Take part in a speed dating evening in Winchester next week. The Carroll Centre in Stanmore will host Speed Dating Interactive for anyone seeking companionship on Thursday from 7-8.30pm. Entry is free and refreshments will be available.
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Become a Dignity Champion
Find out about how to become a Dignity Champion volunteer. On May 7, from 9.30am to 12.30pm, The hub at City College will host a forum based on dignity in adult social care services. Dignity Champions support the elderly, people with learning
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Dark humour of kidnapping play
A DARK yet humorous play by Stewart Ennis comes to the Winchester Discovery Centre next week. On Wednesday, May 7, the Occasion Cabaret presents The Taking of Zena Charbonne, which includes video and live music, explores themes of boundaries, and
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Southampton flat conversion plan agreed
A Southampton homeowner has won permission to add an extra flat to her property. Jane Oddie has been granted planning permission to convert part of the ground floor of the house in Canton Street into a one-bed flat.
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30-inch pizza to mark store's relaunch
The Perfect Pizza Company is claiming it is about to make Southampton’s biggest pizza. As part of a store relaunch, the company based in Portswood will be serving slices of a 30-inch pizza at lunchtime on Saturday. There will also be competitions
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A Line-Up that is Pure Bliss
BLISSFIELDS 2014 promoters have unveiled a second wave of artists for this year’s award-winning festival. Spector, Bipolar Sunshine, Johnny Flynn, Thumpers, Éclair Fifi, Years And Years, and Laurel, lead the announcement for the intimate festival
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Southampton coroner Keith Wiseman steps down after 20 years investigating deaths
SOUTHAMPTON’S coroner is stepping down after more than 20 years of probing hundreds of deaths. Keith Wiseman, Her Majesty’s Coroner for Southampton and the New Forest, confirmed his retirement after his last inquest today. Over the years, the
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Talk on memories of life aboard houseboat
MEMORIES of living in a houseboat on Hampshire’s rivers will be explored at a special event. An illustrated talk called One Houseboat Two Rivers, by Tim Deacon, will be given, based on his book about his houseboat – an ex-Second World War vessel
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Make a date with Childhood...
THEY have been described as one of the UK’s most exciting bands – and they’re coming to Southampton. London four-piece Childhood will unleash their psychedelic brand of dream pop at Lennon’s nightclub on Thursday. They’ve come a long way since
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Midnight ramble in aid of hospice
A MIDNIGHT ramble around a Hampshire tourist attraction will be taking place on Friday, May 9, in aid of a Hampshire hospice. Oakhaven Hospice has organised a walk around Hurst Castle beginning at Milford on Sea’s Marine Cafe at the spit. Registration
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Chance for under-16s to have football club trial
WINCHESTER City Football Club is calling for promising youngsters to take part in a trial for under-16s. The session will be held on May 5 at 10am at the grounds in a bid to find up and coming new players from the local area. Club director
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Planners agree new sports facilities
PLANS to redevelop sports facilities at a Winchester school have been agreed to by civic chiefs. The Westgate School sought planning permission to extend and resurface the existing netball court to provide a new multi-sports games area. The
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LAST NIGHT'S REVIEW: Birdsong, Theatre Royal Winchester
IT’S the most poignant of plays. The approaching anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War adds even more meaning to the revised live touring version of Birdsong, which marks the centenary in memorable fashion. Members of the appreciative
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Fun on the water as marina holds open day
THERE was plenty of messing around on boats as novice sailors took to the water for a charity open day. Families flocked to Southampton when the MDL Ocean Village Marina opened its facilities for people to try. More than 50 visitors tried their
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University study day to focus on world of cinema
A STUDY day at the University of Southampton will explore the world of cinema. The Viewing the Past/Framing the Future: History, Heritage and the Cinema event will take place at the university’s Avenue Campus on May 31. From 10am to 4pm experts
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Fete date for Bramdean
AN ANNUAL village fete is being held in the gardens of Bramdean House, near Alresford. On Saturday, May 17, from 2-4.30pm there will be stalls selling plants, toys, bottles, home produce, books and gifts. There will also be tea and a bar on offer
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Seventh time lucky for Winchester planning application
It was a case of seventh time lucky for a Winchester architect. Planning permission has been given for a new two-bedroom house in a Winchester street some seven years after the scheme was first proposed. Michael Culhane and Snug Projects first
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Free pop-up pooch checks
GET your pet pooch checked out at a pop-up vets in Southampton. The PDSA charity is holding free check-ups on Wednesday, June 5, in Freemantle and Shirley Community Centre in Shirley. People can visit from 10am-5pm and includes welfare advice including
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Romsey camera plea
POLICE officers are appealing to the owner of a camera found in woodland near Romsey to contact them. The Canon Powershot camera was handed into police after it was discovered at Gatmore Copse on the Sherfield English/Whiteparish border last week
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Southampton crematorium open day
THE next open day at Southampton’s Crematorium will take place on May 11. Between 10am and 2pm, visitors can find out how it operates and speak to some of the people who help to run the facility in Bassett Green Road. Representatives from Oakhaven
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Pub's charity weekend
A SOUTHAMPTON pub is holding a charity weekend fundraiser on the weekend of May 10 and 11. The Two Brothers in Townhill Way will be raising money for the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust by having a karaoke competition and a sponsored headshave on
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Road closed after hole opens up
A HAMPSHIRE road has been closed after a hole opened up near a busy roundabout. Quay Street in Fareham Town Centre is closed from the A32 roundabout towards the police station. A Fareham Borough Council spokesman said the 18 inch hole was caused
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Be animated at Southampton's SeaCity museum
YOUNGSTERS can find out about stop-frame animation at Southampton’s SeaCity Museum. On May 10, from 10.30am to 3.30pm artist Stu Rodda will lead the workshop for ten to 14-year-olds. It costs £20, and will be a chance for youngsters to use
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Book in for cakes at a Southampton library
A VARIETY of tasty treats will be on sale at a Southampton library on May 10. Portswood Road Library will be holding a cake sale and it starts at 10.30am. Anyone is welcome to come along. The event was organised by the Friends of Portswood
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Southampton flats plan rejected
PLANS to convert a Southampton house into flats have been turned down. City council planners have rejected proposals to divide the house in Chafen Road into one one-bed and one three-bed flat
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Drugs bust on home cannabis farm in Southampton
POLICE have busted another cannabis factory in the heart of a Southampton community. Officers have been searching the property in Sholing since last week after the alarm was raised. They made the find at a house in Butts Road – uncovering dozens
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Prison escapee still on the run
POLICE are still searching for a violent criminal who escaped from prison. Dean Evans remains on the run, one week after escaping from Leyhill Open Prison in Bristol last Monday. He was jailed in 2006 after threatening to kill a woman and her
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University of Winchester's road exhibition
THE University of Winchester is to host a special photographic exhibition aimed at capturing the A303. The exhibition, entitled 303, has been put together by documentary photographer Thomas Dryden-Kelsey to record the ever changing landscape in this
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Goths' belly dance date
AS part of the celebrations for World Goth Day there will be a series of belly dance workshops in Southampton on May 20. The event will be taking place at St Denys Church Hall in Dundee Road in aid of the Sophie Lancaster Foundation which campaigns
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Spring fete at Freemantle Common
FAMILIES in Southampton can enjoy a spring fete on Saturday. It will take place at Freemantle Common, next to Peartree Avenue in Merry Oak, and will feature various stalls, farmyard animals, face painting, hair braiding and refreshments. It
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Armed raiders threaten mum and her young son
AN E-FIT of the face of a man suspected of burgling a Southampton home and threatening a woman and her seven-year-old son has been issued by police. They have released this image as part of an appeal for witnesses to the incident where three men
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New maths block will add places to school
AN Alresford secondary school is offering more places following the completion of a multi-million-pound new maths block. Perins School says that a limited number of extra places will be available for Year 7 students from September. The new
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Outrage over height of petrol station
A HAMPSHIRE supermarket is at the centre of a row with residents after they claim it built a new petrol station 50cm too high. Planning chiefs say that Sainsbury’s could even be told to demolish its new canopy because of the dispute in Bishop’s
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Lallana leads the race for Echo award
Adam Lallana must be one of the longest serving and most consistent Saints stars to have not lifted the Daily Echo Player of the Season award, but surely that will change this year. Lallana has been in mercurial form this campaign, and even by
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After dropping seven dress sizes mum is proud of example she's setting her son
SUZIE Buccheri says she was overweight from a toddler, went on her first diet at junior school and would try any crash diet she could in the name of losing a few pounds. She tried the cabbage soup diet, eating food that was only the colour purple
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Young boxer's fight for equality
SHE grew up in a country where she could have got into serious trouble and even arrested for her interest in sport. And now in a victory for gender equality, she recently triumphed in one of the bravest sports in the world – boxing. Shakiba
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The big ambitions of ex-Saint Monk
Former Saints defender Garry Monk is hoping to strengthen his chances of landing the Swansea manager’s job on a permanent basis by masterminding a victory over his old club this weekend. Monk is in temporary charge of the Swans after the departure
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Toon fans call for ex-Saint Pardew's sacking - but he says they are 'the best fans in the world'
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has hailed the club's fans as the best in the world - even though most of the 2,000 who saw them lose at Arsenal last night spent the evening calling for his head. The 3-0 loss was the Magpies' sixth straight Premier
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MP's son to stand trial accused of assaulting press photographer
The son of MP Mike Hancock is to stand trial today accused of assaulting a press photographer. Dean Hancock, 37, is to appear at Fareham Magistrates' Court to face the charge of assault causing actual bodily harm in connection with the incident
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Saints talisman Adam Lallana linked with £70,000 a week move to Liverpool
ADAM Lallana is being linked with a summer move to Liverpool which could see his £35,000 a week wages doubled. The Saints talisman - favourite to lift the Daily Echo’s Player of the Season award for the first time – is currently being talked about
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Diaper wary of party-poopers
Sholing manager Dave Diaper knows that Moneyfields will be up for spoiling their party as they look to seal the Sydenhams Premier Division title tonight. The Boatmen need just two points from their remaining three games to seal the Wessex crown
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Oilers reach the end of the Lane
Fawley AFC manager Colin Lane resigned from his post at the Oilers helm after steering them clear of the relegation zone in their last game of the season. The Waterside club scored a 92 minute penalty through Matt Vining to avoid the drop from
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Lallana's chance to join Saints greats
Saints fans have the chance to crown the finest season of Adam Lallana’s career as the voting opens for the Daily Echo Player of the Season award. The 25-year-old attacking midfielder has had another brilliant year at St Mary’s, establishing himself
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Beaten and tortured - the decomposing body of Hampshire man found dumped in a plastic bag in India
THE badly-decomposed body of a Hampshire man has been found stuffed in plastic bags and dumped in India. Andrew Raymond Rodick, 39, was identified after police found a badlydamaged passport in one of his pockets in the back streets of New Delhi
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Hards misses out on City farewell
Winchester City manager Neil Hards stayed away from his last game in charge of the Citizens because of a disagreement with director of football Dave Malone. The Citizens finished the season on a high with a 2-0 victory over Lymington Town with
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Council considering action in school fraud case
HAMPSHIRE civic chiefs are considering taking action to rake back money defrauded by a dishonest school bursar. Linda Whittaker, pictured, the bursar of a Winchester special needs school, received an 18-month jail suspended sentence for swindling
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Two arrested over death of woman
A MAJOR investigation has been launched by detectives to try and determine how a Hampshire woman came to die. Majella Lynch was pronounced dead at Southampton General Hospital two days after being rushed there by paramedics. Now a team of detectives
