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Ex-Saint leaves latest club over criminal charges
FORMER Saints footballer Nile Ranger has left his latest club by “mutual agreement”, Swindon Town FC has announced. The 23-year-old striker is currently on bail awaiting trial having been charged with criminal damage following an alleged incident
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Someone to defend us...
THE City of Portsmouth now has its own Government minister to deal with the problems resulting from the harsh blow of shipbuilding ending. Perhaps this initiative could be employed in other places where economic troubles exist. PHILIP G. HAWKINS
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Football wage bill limits
WITH Manchester United confident in signing promising prospect Luke Shaw from Saints, money no object, is it not time to do what many other sports do: introduce a handicap system to make the Premier League a level playing field for all teams? I
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How do we know what we’re eating?
TELEVISION news reports that trading standards found half of kebabs contain meat other than lamb. Chicken and beef were found instead. HM Government’s Food Standards Agency does no testing. It was Irish and Swiss laboratories that alerted us about
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What’s the point in diving for ships?
THE Heritage Lottery Fund has granted £1m-plus to the Maritime Archaeology Trust (Daily Echo, March 29) to search the Solent for First World War ships. Does this mean that divers will be sent down to flounder around in the murky depths searching
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Firefighters begin latest strike action
FIREFIGHTERS have launched a fresh series of strikes over a long-running dispute with the Government over pensions. Members of the Hampshire Fire Brigades Union walked out at 12noon today and return at 5pm, before striking again from 2pm-2am on
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VIDEO: Feuding families avoid jail after mass brawl
TWO feuding families have avoided jail for their roles in a mass brawl at a Hampshire fair. Members of the Kempster and Keet family came to blows at the Wickham Horse Fair on May 20 last year. All six defendants - three from one family, three
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Tributes paid to pillar of community Abdul, 86
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Southampton grandfather described as a pillar of his community. Hundreds of people travelled from across the country to pay their respects to Haji Abdul Hannan Khan, who died this week. The respected Abu Bakr Jamia
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Woman admits threatening behaviour
COLDEN Common woman Lucy McDonnell, 28, of Francis Copse, has admitted threatening behaviour on January 11. Magistrates in Basingstoke imposed a sixmonth conditional discharge together with £15 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
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Woman admits theft of valuables
A WINCHESTER woman is awaiting sentence after admitting four thefts of valuables. Julie Lawther, 53, of Octavia Hill, Stanmore, is due to be sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on May 23. Before Basingstoke Magistrates Court Lawther pleaded guilty
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Pedal power for bike fundraiser
CYCLISTS will be saddling up and taking on a 26-mile challenge on Sunday to raise cash for charity. Bosses at Romsey’s Bishops Blaize pub are behind the 26-mile fundraiser for Romsey Opportunity Group, which caters for children with special needs
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Free parking extended due to high demand
A SCHEME giving residents and visitors to a Hampshire town free on-road parking has been extended. A parking scheme for Eastleigh town centre will now run until the end of May. This means drivers can use free on-road pay and display parking
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Pair plead guilty to theft of £24K mobile phones
TWO opportunist crooks have pleaded guilty to stealing around 40 mobile phones from a van parked in Winchester’s High Street. Philip Mack, 42 from Selsdon Road, Croydon and Gareth May, 51, from Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon both pleaded guilty
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Saints among big payers
Saints were one of nine Premier League clubs to pay a seven figure salary to their highest paid director in 2012-13. Nicola Cortese’s salary of just over £1.96m made him the highest paid director in the top flight, according to a round-up of every
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One day they may be singing their thanks
AT first glance the idea that the Government has given successful Southampton rock band Band of Skulls a grant of thousands of pounds to promote themselves is surprising. After all, the group who have a strong following in the UK are currently
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Friends' shock at brutal murder in India
FRIENDS of a Hampshire man believed to have been murdered in India have spoken of their shock at the loss of an “alright geezer and lovely man.” Andrew Rodick, 39, was found wrapped in a carpet dumped in the street in New Delhi on Sunday. In
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Max Clifford jailed for eight years
Disgraced PR guru Max Clifford has been jailed for eight years for a string of indecent assaults on four women. The 71-year-old finally fell from grace after decades influencing the media when he was convicted of eight counts of the crime, carried
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I'm a hard act to follow - Sherwood
Tottenham head coach Tim Sherwood has found this week's speculation surrounding Frank de Boer a "strange situation" and warned anyone looking to shunt him out of the hotseat that they have a "tough act to follow". Life at the White Hart Lane helm
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Adkins prepares for "great day"
Reading hold the final ticket to the Championship play-offs in their hands ahead of the final day of the season on Saturday. Victory at home to already-promoted Burnley will see the Royals secure at least sixth place, but they know they cannot
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Monk happy to have survived 'scare'
Garry Monk readily accepts that Swansea have suffered a "scare" in the Barclays Premier League this season. The Swans go into their final home game of the campaign against Saints tomorrow, knowing they are safe from relegation worries. But
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Pards happy to take the flak
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is happy to take the blame for the club's failings this season if it keeps the pressure off his players. A run of six consecutive Premier League defeats has left the Magpies marooned in mid-table at the end of a season
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No charges after allegations of sex abuse at school
THE CPS will not prosecute allegations of sexual abuse at a Hampshire school, it was revealed today. CPS East of England has decided there is “insufficient evidence” to bring charges related to abuse of pupils at Stanbridge Earls School in Hampshire
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'Sexist and homophobic' police officers sacked
Three police officers have been sacked for ''deeply offensive'' sexism and homophobia, following a disciplinary hearing. Det Sgt Mark Hall, Det Con Andy Holt, and Pc Colin Campbell were dismissed by Hampshire Constabulary after it received complaints
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Bates - I've taken my batting to another level
MICHAEL Bates believes he has taken his batting to another level. Wicketkeeper Bates impressed in the absence of the injured Adam Wheater against Surrey, making an unbeaten 28 from only 24 balls as Hampshire secured maximum batting points in the
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Mum killed in hit-and-run a week after retiring
A woman has been killed in an alleged hit and run only a week after retiring and a month before she was due to get married. Gwen Valentine, a 62-year-old mother-of-three from Winchester, was on holiday visiting family in the Isle of Man. She
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Poch believes Cole and Shaw can go to World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino believes that both Ashley Cole and Luke Shaw could get a place in Roy Hodgson’s England squad for the World Cup. The pair are said to be going head-to-head for the role of left back understudy to Leighton Baines. However
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Lambert unfit to start against Swansea
Rickie Lambert could be forced to miss tomorrow’s penultimate game of the season at Swansea through injury. Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino this morning confirmed that Lambert will not be fit to start the match at the Liberty Stadium after picking
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Kai helps pupils step out with dance royalty
STUDENTS at a Hampshire school were given a special performance when a television dance group paid them a visit. Kai Widdrington, who is best known for competing in television talent show Britain’s Got Talent, returned to the Toynbee School with
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Stuck in mud
AN ELDERLY woman was rescued by firefighters after her car became stuck in mud near Stockbridge. Two Stockbridge fire crews removed the car from the mud on a privately-owned track. Wednesday evening’s incident happened close to Spitfire Lane
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Judge jailed for lying to police in Huhne scandal
Disgraced barrister and part-time judge Constance Briscoe has been jailed for 16 months after being found guilty of lying to police investigating the Chris Huhne speeding points scandal. Briscoe was convicted of three counts of trying to pervert
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Notorious car dealers resurface - in supermarket car park
HOW strange... When a number of cars were found abandoned on a supermarket car park who should turn up? Two of Hampshire’s most notorious car dealers. Richard Burbage and Stan Rudgley were spotted by the Daily Echo studying notices placed on
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Band get £25k grant from government
THEY are currently touring America but Southampton’s Band of Skulls has been given a Government grant – to promote themselves in Europe. The three-piece, whose heavy rocking riffs have won them a global following, were awarded £25,000 from UK Trade
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Bad start to Concession Cup campaign for Hampshire ace Martin Young
Brockenhurst amateur golfer Martin Young got his Concession Cup off to a bad start as he and partner Richard Partridge lost the opening game of the Ryder Cup based tournament. The inaugural competition, that has honorary captains of the legendary
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Aussie duo set to go head-to-head in season opener
The first of the four Australian Academy recruits to the Elite International Academy – Damien Mortimer and Jaron Morgan – have arrived in readiness for a season of SEPL and summer-long training at the Ageas Bowl. Ironically the pair, who played
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League braced for mass of opening day postponements
The ECB Southern Electric Premier League cricket season is bracing itself for a mass of opening day postponements as a host of grounds across the region are waterlogged following the heavy rain of the past week. The competition is scheduled to
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Town on course for treble after cup victory
ALRESFORD Town staged yet another epic late fightback to lift the Aldershot Senior Cup on Wednesday. The Magpies – runners-up in the Sydenhams Premier Division – hit back from 3-2 down to beat a Camberley Town side – second in the Combined Counties
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Doswell on track for Eastleigh reunion
FORMER Eastleigh boss Paul Doswell is still in with a good chance of joining the Spitfires in the Conference Premier next season. Doswell’s Sutton United drew 1-1 at Dover in the first leg of their Conference South play-off semi final on Wednesday
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New management duo in place for Sydenhams Premier side
FAWLEY AFC have gone ‘in house’ to replace departed manager Colin Lane. The Oilers will have a joint management team at the helm next season, pairing up former team boss Richie Coxall with club captain Callum Earl, who has already been helping
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Euro woe for Saints striker
SAINTS loanee Dani Osvaldo’s Europa League dream is over. Osvaldo and his Juventus colleagues went into last night’s semi final second leg tie at home to Benfica trailing 2-1. And despite Mark Clattenburg sending off the visitors’ Enzo Perez
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Sholing century brought up in style
NEWLY-crowned Sydenhams Premier champions Sholing burst through the 100-point barrier with an 8-0 romp over Christchurch last night. Having clinched the title with a 3-0 win at Moneyfields on Tuesday, Dave Diaper’s FA Vase finalists went goal crazy
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Ex-Saint 'hopeful' of landing Swansea job
Former Saints centre half Garry Monk says he is “hopeful” of landing the permanent manager’s position at Swansea. Swansea, who welcome Saints to the Liberty Stadium tomorrow, put their former club captain in charge after they parted company with
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Schneiderlin dilemma for Pochettino
Morgan Schneiderlin could be fit to return to the Saints squad for tomorrow’s game at Swansea. The French midfielder was forced to sit out last weekend’s win over Everton at St Mary’s after picking up a knock on his quadricep. Saints are hopeful
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Swans without Michu and Rangel for Saints' visit
Swansea will be without injured pair Michu and Angel Rangel for their final Barclays Premier League home game of the season against Southampton on Saturday. Michu - who has not played since April 5 and who has only scored six goals this term -
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Uncertain future for Saints striker Billy Sharp ahead of Championship finale
SAINTS loanee Billy Sharp could be playing for his Doncaster future this weekend. The striker rejoined his former club in the January transfer market, having fallen totally out of favour at St Mary’s. Doncaster would like to make the move permanent
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England boss Roy Hodgson to ban transfer talk during World Cup
Roy Hodgson will ban any transfer talk among his England squad as soon as they meet up for the World Cup. Hodgson will announce his 23-man squad on May 12 and they will meet for the first time seven days later to start preparing for the tournament
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Saints heading towards 29-year top flight high - and Pochettino is on course for a personal milestone
Saints need four points from their remaining two matches to make this their most successful top flight season for nearly 30 years. Mauricio Pochettino’s men have already bagged 52 points in this campaign. If they can get to 56 in their final
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Fire crews tackle flat blaze
AN investigation is underway after a flat fire. A total of nine firefighters from Hightown fire station were called to a flat in Keynsham Road, in the Bitterne area of Southampton, in the early hours of this morning. They found a bedroom on
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Monk hopes to seal Swansea job
Former Saints centre half Garry Monk says he is "hopeful" of landing the permanent manager's position at Swansea. Swansea, who welcome Saints to the Liberty Stadium tomorrow, put their former club captain in charge after they parted company with
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Search on for two muggers
HAMPSHIRE police are hunting two muggers who stole a mobile phone at knifepoint outside a city nightclub. The pair threatened a 22-year-old man from Hertfordshire outside Vodka Revolutions in Carlton Place, taking his wallet with £60 and bank cards
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Major show cancelled at last minute
A MAJOR show has been cancelled – just days before it was due to take place. The spring fair at the home of the New Forest Show was set to be one of the biggest events staged in Hampshire over the bank holiday weekend. Thousands of people were
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More tests for young drivers, demands mum after daughter's death
THE mother of a Hampshire youngster who died in a crash caused by a speeding teenager has launched a campaign to curb the number of youngsters who die on the roads. Hundreds of people have already backed the move by Yvonne Walters launched after
