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Hants lose last-ball Taunton thriller
HAMPSHIRE suffered a first T20 Blast defeat in five games – after another thriller against Somerset. Not for the first time, the counties went to the last ball in the shortest format before Somerset clinched a dramatic one-run win. Will Smith
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Murder investigation after woman's body found
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after the body of a young woman was found at a hostel in Southampton. The three-storey building in Millbrook Road East is at the centre of a huge police operation after the discovery was made tonight
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MP's son guilty of attacking photographer
The son of MP Mike Hancock has been found guilty of ''losing control'' and using ''tremendous force'' to headbutt and punch a press photographer. Dean Hancock was convicted at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court of the charge of assault causing actual
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Delays after car crashes into traffic lights
A CAR crashed into a set of traffic lights in Hampshire, causing lengthy traffic delays. A Mercedes hit the lights at the junction of Twiggs Lane with the A326 Marchwood bypass. The female driver was treated at the scene by paramedics from
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The Business Lessons of Wolf Hall
The story of Thomas Cromwell and Henry VIII as told by Hilary Mantel in her Booker Prize winning books has lessons for anyone in politics or business. I saw Wolf Hall last week in a brilliant stage adaptation at The Aldwych and can't wait to see the
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Tom Daley heads up GB diving squad for Commonwealth Games
Tom Daley heads up the England diving squad for the Commonwealth Games. The Olympic medallist and the country's most high-profile diver is the leading name in the 15-strong squad selected ahead of Glasgow. Daley – a Commonwealth gold medal
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Saints Ace Dejan Lovren Hits Out At 'Scandal' Of Japanese Ref In World Cup Opener
SAINTS defender Dejan Lovren has hit out at the Japanese referee who awarded an ultra-soft penalty against him last night. Croatia were holding World Cup hosts Brazil 1-1 with 20 minutes left when match official Yuichi Nishimura ruled that Lovren
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Salisbury City facing expulsion from Conference Premier for second time in five years
Salisbury City FC are facing expulsion from the Conference Premier for the second time in five years. The Conference board has decided to relegate the Wiltshire club, despite the Whites meeting certain financial demands placed on them. A club
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Isle of Wight Festival 2014
9:58pm Kings of Leon are on stage headlining the final night of Isle of Wight Festival 2014. 7:50pm Suede are on the main stage now, the final act before
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Jellyfish the size of dustbin washed up on beach
A JELLYFISH the size of a dustbin has been found washed up on the Hampshire coastline. The huge beast which was later identified as a barrel jellyfish was discovered by a man fishing with his family at one of the county's beaches. It comes
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MP's son in court accused of attacking photographer
The son of MP Mike Hancock headbutted and punched a press photographer in an attack involving such ''tremendous force'' that both his feet were off the ground as he assaulted him, a court has heard. Dean Hancock denies a charge of assault causing
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Police inviting residents to discuss concerns
POLICE will be a Hampshire church to discuss crime concerns with residents on June 19. Officers will be at All Saints Church in High Street, Botley from 10am to 11am.
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Major airline to continue 'winter sun' trips
A SOUTHAMPTON airline has announced its winter sun flights will continue until next year. Following a review of its fleet, Flybe will continue Embraer 195 routes from Southampton to Alicante and Malaga into the 2014/15 winter schedule. It follows
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Autism charity appealing for more volunteers
Autism Wessex is looking for volunteers in Southampton. The charity provides specialist services to people affected by autism and associated difficulties. Help is needed for various summer events. To find out more contact Sylvia Carpenter on
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Hampshire village hosts Dickens talk
Alresford Historical and Literary Society meets at 7.30pm on Wednesday in the Methodist Hall. Jacklyns Lane, when speaker Alastair Langlands presents Charles Dickens – Great Expectations. Guests are welcome.
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Sex offender sentence adjourned for psychiatric report
A SOUTHAMPTON man who admitted sexual offences involving three girls had sentence at the city crown court adjourned for a further psychiatric report. Judge Derwin Hope said he was “concerned” about the case when he agreed to the application from
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Investigation launched over possible arson in town
POLICE are asking for witnesses over a possible arson in a Hampshire town. Rubbish left near to the Organic Bliss shop in Rumbridge Street, Totton, caught fire shortly before 11pm on June 8. The window of a flat above the shop was damaged,
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Summer fair to be held at community centre
A SUMMER fair takes place tomorrow at a community centre in a Southampton suburb. Stalls selling hot dogs, burgers and cakes will be up at Swaythling Neighbourhood Centre in Broadlands Road from 1pm to 4pm along with plants, bric-a-brac, books,
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Strongest men in Britain heading to Hampshire for competition
SOME of Britain’s strongest men will be at a Hampshire gym on June 15. Samson’s Gym in Eastleigh will hold its “Samson’s Strongest 2014” tournament, which will be hosted by two-times World Strongest Man runner-up Terry Hollands. Already there
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School celebrates £2m boost
STUDENTS at a Hampshire school are celebrating a £2m Government funding boost. Bosses at Priestlands School in the New Forest have been successful in a bid for £1.9m from the Education Funding Agency (EFA). The cash will be used to re-clad
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Staff needed at Hampshire tourist attraction
ONE of Hampshire's most famous tourist attractions is looking for new staff. The Watercress Line is searching for three apprentices – who will learn the skills to keep restored steam locomotives thundering through the Hampshire countryside.
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Artists ready to light up town
FREE show-stopping entertainment will be wowing a Hampshire town tomorrow. Eastleigh Unwrapped will see venues around the town centre come to life with drama, dance and art thanks to numerous performers. The events, running from 11am to 6pm
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Family fun day promises to bigger and better
A FAMILY fun day is promising to be bigger and better than ever this year with a host of entertainment including a daredevil stunt. Totton Family Funday, which attracts thousands of people to Testwood recreation ground on Salisbury Road, is taking
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Husband jailed for attack on wife
A BUILDER beat up his wife when he wrongly suspected she was seeing another man, Southampton Crown Court heard. A police officer who saw Danielle Prince after she had fled to a friend’s house described her injuries as the worst she had seen for
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Village bursts into bloom in time for summer
VISITORS to a Hampshire village will be greeted by eye-catching floral displays this summer. The annual Valley Park in Bloom extravaganza, part of the wider Test Valley in Bloom competition, has been launched with a helping hand from pupils and
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Hundreds of homes earmarked for green belt land
HUNDREDS of homes could be built on greenbelt land, sparking up-roar amongst residents. Taylor Wimpey is behind plans to build 300 homes between North Baddesley and Valley Park. Test Valley has a shortage of new homes but many feel the local
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Saints to face Bayer Leverkusen in pre-season
Saints will host Bayer Leverkusen in their final pre-season friendly this summer. The German club, who finished fourth in the Bundesliga last term, will visit St Mary's on Saturday, August 9 (kick-off 5pm). The game will represent Saints' only
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Sailing legend launches bid to rescue famous ruin
SAILING heroine Tracy Edwards has launched a bid to rescue from ruin the famous boat she sailed into the record books on 25 years ago. She made history by leading the first all-female crew to the finish line of the Whitbread Round the World Race
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How you can be the ultimate England fan
THE Daily Echo has found out what it takes to be the ultimate England fan. The World Cup has got fans across Hampshire in a frenzy of excitement. As reported by the Daily Echo yesterday, the tournament will give businesses in the county a £38m
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Benali signing copies of 'All the Saints' book tomorrow
Saints legend Francis Benali will be signing copies of All the Saints tomorrow. The club’s former left back will be in the WestQuay branch of Waterstone’s, from 11am to 12.30pm. All the Saints profiles every one of the thousand-plus players
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Hampshire set for weekend scorcher
DIG out the sun cream and fire up the barbecue – it’s going to be a scorcher! People across Hampshire are due to be basking in blazing sunshine and Mediterranean temperatures today, with forecasters predicting the hottest day of the year so far
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West End smash coming to Hampshire
HIT West End show Jersey Boys will enjoy a two week run at The Mayflower Theatre next summer, the Daily Echo can reveal. Telling the remarkable true story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and their rise to stardom from the wrong side of the
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Firefighters return after 24-hour strike
HAMPSHIRE firefighters are due back on duty this morning following a 24-hour walkout. And they did not miss much in Southampton as stations have reported a very quiet night. It began yesterday at 9am, coinciding with the start of the World
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Croatia boss warns of potential World Cup 'circus' after Dejan Lovren penalised in Brazil success
Croatia coach Niko Kovac labelled a controversial penalty award against Saints defender Dejan Lovren as "ridiculous" and warned that the World Cup will turn into "a circus" if referees do not improve. Japanese official Yuichi Nishimura awarded
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Last chance to send us your Father's Day 'Dadsies'
TODAY is your last chance to take part in a Daily Echo picture special. All week we have been asking you to send us pictures of you and your dad, or 'dadsies', for a picture gallery in the paper tomorrow. All you have to do is take a selfie
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LAST NIGHT'S REVIEW: Dirty Dancing at The Mayflower
NOBODY puts baby in a corner. It’s a line guaranteed to bring the house down. But as hero Johnny bursts into the auditorium with his shades on and his leather jacket slung over his shoulder, strides down the aisle, throws his bag on stage and
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Crash causes jams on busy Hampshire road
DRIVERS are facing delays after an accident on a major Hampshire road this morning. The crash left a white Renault Megane on its roof in the central reservation of the A31 in the New Forest. Motorists are being held up for at least 20 minutes
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Father saves son's life with vital organ donation
IT IS one of the greatest gifts a father can give his son. Ilkay Husseyin has always shared an unbreakable bond after seeing his first born come into the world. So when a devastating disease struck son Aidan Husseyin-Sheikh he immediately agreed
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Deadly legal high set to be banned
A DEADLY “legal high” blamed for the death of a Southampton teenager is poised to be banned. Drugs experts rule that the notorious substance AMT is so dangerous it should be upgraded to the same category as cocaine and heroin. It marks a victory