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BoomTown Fair 2014 - The Pictures
Follow @EchoPics BoomTown has got underway for another year, bringing ska and party bands to Hampshire for four days. Amongst the 38,000 fancy-dress wearing revellers, is our photographer, poised to get the action as it happens. These
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BoomTown Fair kicks off
IT’S back, and it’s bigger than ever – one of Hampshire’s most unique festivals kicked off today. With a line-up bursting with ‘boombastic’ international stars and coveted local acts, BoomTown Fair welcomed 38,000 fancy dress-clad revellers
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Crash causes delays in city centre
COMMUTERS in Southampton are facing traffic chaos this evening after an accident on a city bridge. Huge delays are being reported following the incident on the Itchen Bridge with traffic tailing back to West Quay Road. Portsmouth Road is also
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Mum races to raise money for ‘happy’ hospice
SHE is running to help the place where her daughter felt at home. Lisa Leggett will proudly wear number one in the Naomi House 3km charity Rainbow Run in September. Her efforts will be in memory of daughter Lacey, who died at the Hampshire
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Labour would keep the cuts if in power
LABOUR Party activist Ann Wardle in her letter (Daily Echo, August 4) says that “The only way to fight cuts to our local services is to get a Labour government elected at the General Election next year, to restore the funding cuts so unfairly inflicted
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Our falling pensions
APPARENTLY National Insurance contributions not only help fund the state pension system, but also the NHS and Jobseekers Allowance. Is it any wonder then that our pensions are among the lowest in Europe? PHILIP G. HAWKINS, Southampton
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Following British salaries?
I SEE that the Southampton-based P&O ship Aurora, pictured, is due for a refit which will include a huge Union flag painted on her bow (Daily Echo, August 5). Can I assume that the vessel will therefore be re-registered in Britain and be covered
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These road ‘improvements’ are a disgrace
WHAT a joke! The council closes Lordshill Way in Southampton for several nights in a row for “Surface dressing classified” according to the council’s website. It’s a disgrace. Tust a few very short patches of new surface in the worst places then
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I believe in the 'good old days'
THE old saying “Look before you leap” immediately comes to mind when reading the letter (July 22) by D R Smith, only this time it should read “Think before you put pen to paper or hand to computer”. He accuses me of living in the past when I make
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Use rescue centres instead of breeders
AT my age, I can’t bear to be haunted by TV programmes showing cruelty to children or animals, so I didn’t watch The Truth Behind The Bargain Dog Trade. But reviews said it would show ‘inhumane breeding conditions’, so the message as always is
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Its time to stop felling our trees
I HAVE just walked past the former Oaklands School site in Southampton where I was horrified to see contractors felling mature, majestic trees that have been there before Oaklands, Lordshill and other buildings. I spoke to one of the contractors
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Take responsibility for picking up dog mess
ON Sunday, August 3 my husband and I attended a litter pick up at Weston Shore with “Friends of Weston Shore”. We first covered the area from the old pitch and putt site up to Netley Centre, and then the other way along towards Woolston. We
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You don’t have to speed along roads
REGARDING the recent letters on speeding I agree with Mrs S Walker. I have known two drivers who said they have benefited from the course. I also find it remarkable how often people claim they have been caught for doing 36 in a 30 zone. Call me
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Lucy’s family deserve answers over her death
IT is hard enough for any family to cope with the sudden death of a loved one. But how much harder is it for those left behind when so many questions remain, such as in the case of young mum Lucy Simms. As we report today, those closest to
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Mountain trek for charity
AFTER being told that he was suffering from a hereditary disease that dashed his hope of serving with the RAF, Curtis Pitter reacted in inspirational style. The 21-year-old was at the third stage of the RAF’s recruitment process when he was given
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Teen’s hope of stage career in jeopardy due to cuts
A TEENAGER from Hampshire could see her dreams of becoming a dancer ruined after funding for her course was dropped. Amy Hughes has dreams of a career on the stage and was set to enrol on a performing arts course at the Italia Conti Academy of
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£4.6M refit at train station to make it better for all
PASSENGERS at a Hampshire railway station will benefit from a £4.6m scheme that will improve access for those with limited mobility. Brockenhurst station now has a new footbridge along with lifts, which will help people with limited mobility.
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Good neighbour Claire earns star nomination
SHE is the woman who has launched a community group which has made a real difference in a Southampton road. And now Claire Hawkins’ efforts have got her nominated for the Daily Echo’s Community Star Campaign The 37-year-old from Shirley set up
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Saints launch new matchday magazine
Saints are set to launch their new look matchday magazine at St Mary’s on Saturday. The club won the Premier League’s best programme award last season, but have not rested on their laurels. Though the long standing cover price has seen a small
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Hants duo in one-day England U19s squad
Hampshire duo Tom Alsop and Brad Taylor have been named in a 13-man England U19s squad for a Royal London One-Day series against South Africa. Like most of the squad, wicketkeeper-batsman Alsop and off-spinner Taylor are playing in the second '
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Blow to plans to build 12,500 new homes
PLANS for a massive new town in central Hampshire have suffered a huge blow. Zurich Assurance has been defeated in its latest bid to promote a 12,500-home development at Micheldever Station, north of Winchester. The company, and its forerunner
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Wheater suspended for must-win games
Adam Wheater has been suspended for Hampshire's next two Royal London One-Day Cup matches. The Hampshire wicketkeeper's show of dissent, after being given out caught behind during last night's defeat to Leicestershire, has resulted in his unavailability
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Finals Day tickets on sale
Hampshire's ticket allocation for NatWest T20 Blast Finals Day is now on general sale. The tickets, which are in Blocks 6 & 7 of Edgbaston’s Raglan Stand, are priced as follows: Adult £60 & £35 (Restricted View), Under-16 £25 & £15
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Gibbens the difference for Blackfield
BLACKFIELD & Langley head for Whitchurch United on Saturday with a full house of six Sydenhams Premier points in the bag. John Robson’s men again came back from behind to notch their second 2-1 win of the season at Christchurch last night thanks
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Zara Phillips believes in being active role model to daughter ahead of sailing challenge
The Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips has spoken of the importance of being an active role-model to her baby daughter as she takes part in a charity sailing race. The 33-year-old equestrian, joined by her husband Mike Tindall, is participating
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TV crew behind Immigration Street pelted with eggs
Police are investigating after a TV crew filming the controversial Immigration Street series in Southampton were pelted with eggs and flour. Members of the Love Productions team were filming outside a shop in Derby Road when they were targeted
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Wheelchair user refused bus travel
A PENSIONER trying to visit his critically ill wife in hospital was left at a bus stop after he claims a driver refused to make room for his wheelchair. Duncan McDonald has criticised his treatment when he tried to board a bus in Southampton.
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Star Sarah steps up for £1m effort for hospital
SHE has one million special reasons for her latest charity venture – and she needs your help. Sarah Parish has been a huge supporter of Southampton General Hospital ever since the death of her baby girl Ella- Jayne five years ago. And after
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Three car crash causes delays
THERE were delays on a major road this morning following a crash. Police closed lane two of the A31, by Picket Post, after a collision involving three cars. The closure sparked long delays and officers urged drivers to find alternative routes
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Free U16s admission to must-win Hants match
Hampshire have named an unchanged side for tomorrow's must-win day/night match against Northants - to which Under-16s will be given FREE admission. After three defeats from four games, Hampshire have to beat Northants to keep their quarter-final
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Investigation after pensioner killed by falling tree
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive is looking into how a pensioner died after being trapped underneath a fallen tree. The man, thought to be around 70 years old, was discovered close to Hawthorne's Urban Wildlife Centre on Southampton Common yesterday
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Global accolade for University of Southampton
THE University of Southampton has been named as one of the top higher education institutions in the world for providing services to accelerate businesses and boost enterprise. The University of Southampton-based SETsquared incubation centre has
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Top hotel's new head chef
A SOUTHAMPTON hotel that has just undergone a multimillion pound refurbishment is bringing in a new executive head chef. The Grand Harbour Hotel has appointed Alex Naylor to oversee a food revolution at the iconic waterfront hotel. He will
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Breakfast networking
A WINCHESTER business centre is to host a networking breakfast meeting later this month. On Tuesday, August 20, Basepoint will host a networking hub following the success of its first event. Guest speaker Jane Buswell of Business Fulcrum will
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Roads firm is amazing
THE people that look after Hampshire roads have won an award for being “amazing”. Amey is responsible for maintaining road networks across Hampshire and has been handed the Solent Education Business Partnership’s Amazing People Award for its community
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Care home's garden party
A SOUTHAMPTON care home is celebrating its eighth anniversary with a garden party on Tuesday. There will be a hog roast and musical entertainment and a visit from an owl sanctuary representative at Sunrise Senior Living of Bassett in Burgess Road
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All aboard for a bus ride back in time
THE Winchester-based Friends of King Alfred Buses has announced a Running Gala to return in and around Winchester in May next year. The traditional King Alfred buses from the 1950s, 60s and 70s will be recreating the old days over the early May
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Dental practice expansion
A WINCHESTER dental practice is set to expand into an adjacent home. Nick Ross at City Bridge Dental, Bridge Street, has been granted permission to convert a next-door cottage into treatment rooms.
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Police patrols stepped up
POLICE are stepping up patrols in a Southampton neighbourhood amid reports of drunken louts. Following a community meeting with officers and residents in Bitterne Park and Townhill, tackling yobbish behaviour at the junction of Dell Road, Midanbury
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Award for Rotary group
ALRESFORD Rotary has been awarded one of only nine ‘Significant Achievement’ awards in the UK by Rotary International for its project to revamp the pond at the town’s Sun Hill Junior School. The team, led by Mark Porter, were asked to take on the
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Phone scam conman warning
POLICE are investigating a mobile phone scam which has targeted Hampshire guesthouses and B&Bs. A conman has been ordering dozens of mobile phones with contracts set up using unknowing victim’s details and had them delivered to bed and breakfasts
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Radio station could be a winner
A SOUTHAMPTON radio station has been shortlisted for a top award. Unity 101 Community Radio will find out if they have won a National Diversity Award in the Community Organisation Award at a glitzy awards ceremony held in London. The radio
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Hundreds queue for opening of new superstore
Hundreds of people have queued for their first glimpse of a huge retail superstore which has opened this morning. The second largest Next store in the country opened this morning and at least 200 people were there to grab some early bargains.
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Meet your MP
RESIDENTS in a Hampshire constituency can raise local issues with their MP at a surgery on Saturday. Romsey and Southampton North MP Caroline Nokes will be at Nursling and Rownhams Village Hall on Nursling Street from 9.30am to 11.30am. For
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Inquest into mum's road death
A YOUNG Hampshire mum died after being hit by a car while standing still in the middle of the A36 with her arms outstretched, an inquest heard. Mum-of-three Kayleigh Quinn died instantly when a Volkswagen Golf collided with her near West Wellow
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Beach huts plans approved
PLANS to replace almost 120 storm-damaged beach huts on the Hampshire coast have been given the goahead – despite objections to the scheme. Civic chiefs have approved a £1.25m proposal to bulldoze the privately-owned huts at Milford on Sea and
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Art students to display work
AFTER a year of hard work and dedication, Winchester School of Art MA students are preparing to exhibit the fruits of their labour. The final year show, which sees the campus transformed into one big exhibition, will showcase everything from fashion
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Ramblers organise free walks
A RAMBLER group in Hampshire is holding a festival of walks to show residents the countryside is closer than they might think. The Eastleigh Ramblersorganised campaign involves a series of free walks and runs through August. The walks are taking
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Drug dealers jailed
TWO Winchester men have been jailed for drug dealing after local residents helped bring them to justice. Paul Smedley, 34, and Matthew Finn, 24, both of Main Road, Otterbourne, were convicted of supplying crack cocaine and heroin. Smedley was
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Access All Areas summer fun
FROM clay pigeon shooting to driving lessons to bouncy castles, teenagers are enjoying a summer of fun activities. These were just some of the activities on offer during a series of free summer sessions in the Access All Areas scheme. Children
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Savile case sees rise in victims needing support
A HAMPSHIRE sex abuse counselling centre has been forced to launch two new hotlines after a staggering rise in demand following the Jimmy Savile scandal. The Rape And Sexual Abuse Counselling service (RASAC) based in Winchester reported calls had
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Fans meet former Busted star Charlie
EXCITED screams echoed through the centre of Southampton last night as fans welcomed former Busted star Charlie Simpson. Charlie visited the city as part of the latest leg of his tour promoting his new solo album Long Road Home. Formerly part
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Man escapes from house fire by climbing onto roof
A MAN was rescued after his kitchen became engulfed in flames when his neighbour saw him clambering onto the roof. The gentleman, only known as Phil, escaped his three-storey home at Waterworks Road in Otterbourne, via the dormer window, after
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Falklands hero Simon unveils sculpture
A FALKLANDS hero has unveiled a Hampshire charity’s sculpture symbolising a new life for injured servicemen. Veteran Simon Weston OBE, who suffered severe burns while aboard the Sir Galahad when it was attacked and became a household name, gave
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Forensics sift through death blaze property
FORENSIC teams are combing through debris following a devastating house fire that claimed the life of a Hampshire grandfather. Brent Mason, 66, tragically died after flames tore through Yew Tree Cottage, The Drove, Calmore, on Tuesday morning.
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Giant Next store to open doors
A RETAIL giant’s second largest store in the country is to open in Hampshire today. The Next store in Charles Watts Way will create 150 new jobs in the area when it opens at 10am. It has numerous departments – womenswear, menswear, kids, home
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St Mary's to appear in FIFA 15
SAINTS fans will be able to play on the hallowed turf of St Mary's whenever they want - from the comfort of their own couch. The 32,689 seater stadium is to be included in EA Sports' FIFA 15, as the latest incarnation of the franchise includes
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Stars return for goal-crazy title favourites
NET-BUSTING title favourites Winchester City have celebrated 13 goals in the first week of the new Sydenhams Premier season. And the bad news for those harbouring hopes of pushing them for league honours is that two of their star performers, Leigh
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Alex's dream step closer after golf star's donation
Quadruple amputee Alex Lewis has received a huge boost to his dream of playing golf again – after his hero Justin Rose personally phoned up a fund-raising auction and gave him £30,000. Altogether more than £70,000 was raised at an event yesterday
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Reid ready for new chapter
HE was once signed by Glasgow Rangers for £600,000 – when he was only 18. He has captained Barnsley to League 1 play-off final glory at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium. And now centre half Paul Reid will be hoping to add another glorious chapter
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UK's oldest organ donor comes face-to-face with stranger who received his kidney
THE UK’s oldest organ donor has come face-to-face with the stranger who received his kidney after she did some detective work and tracked him down in Hampshire. Nicholas Crace, now aged 85, became the country’s oldest altruistic kidney donor on
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Pensioner dies after being trapped under tree
A PENSIONER has died from his injuries after being trapped underneath a fallen tree. The man, thought to be around 70 years old, was found close to Hawthorne’s Urban Wildlife Centre on Southampton Common yesterday afternoon. Southampton City
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Family heartache after legal high death inquest
THE family of a young mum who died from a so-called “legal high” have said they will never know the full details of her death after the man who supplied the lethal drug was not called to give evidence at her inquest. Lucy Simms died after taking
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Saints aim to wrap up keeper deal
Saints will look to wrap up the signing of England goalkeeper Fraser Forster after completing the signing of Saphir Taider. The 22-year-old Algerian midfielder became Ronald Koeman’s fourth summer signing on a season long loan deal from Inter Milan
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Plans unveiled for £20m cancer research centre
SOUTHAMPTON is set to lead the way in the fight against cancer after plans were revealed for a £20m state-of-the-art re-search centre in the city. The trail blazing facility will be located at the Southampton General Hospital site and be dedicated
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Hampshire motorway among worst for delays
A HAMPSHIRE motorway was plagued with roadworks for all but ten days of last year. It has been revealed that the M27 was hardly ever fully open – leaving hundreds of thousands of motorists facing 355 days of delays. Figures obtained under a
