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Eastleigh next up for Follands in county cup
HAMPSHIRE FA SENIOR CUP First round FOLLAND Sports can look forward to a visit from Conference giants Eastleigh in the second round of the Hampshire FA Senior Cup. The Planemakers came through a tricky home tie against Ringwood Town 3-1
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Bentley heads Winchester up to eighth
SYDENHAMS PREMIER DIVISION WARREN Bentley scored a rare header to get title favourites Winchester City back to winning ways in the Sydenhams Premier Division. Having slipped up at home to reigning Division One champions Petersfield Town just
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Benali continues to beat the pain
Franny Benali continued to run through the pain barrier as he reached the halfway point of his 1,000-mile run. The Saints legend ran another 42 miles via Leicester City’s Walkers Stadium alongside the club’s ex-Saints midfielder Dean Hammond.
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Cabinet structure is bad for democracy
TEST Valley borough councillors are controlled by a Cabinet governance model, which is the result of an imposition by an earlier Government. This mode of operandi fails to promote democracy and indeed I have witnessed a ‘democratic deficit’ with
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Charity sees donations double thanks to pop star
James Blunt’s appearance at the Wickham Festival has given a massive boost to a Hampshire charity. The international superstar’s stunning sell-out show has seen donations double to the Two Saints organisation, which helps homeless and vulnerable
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Disco fever set to take over festival
The countdown to Bestival 2014 has begun with just two days to go until thousands of fun-lovers dance ashore for a monumental Desert Island Disco With more than 20 stages, mega soundsystems and insane sideshows organisers promise “24-hour escapist
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New centre in danger of becoming white elephant
BACK in March the residents of Bursledon and Lowford found themselves the proud recipients of a sparkling new community building in the shape of the ‘Lowford Centre’, comprising a much-needed new doctors surgery, library, parish office and community
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Stage show breaks theatre records
WHEN Disney’s The Lion King completes its run at the Mayflower Theatre on Saturday it will have been seen by a record-breaking 140,000-plus people. The award-winning musical began its run at the Southampton venue on July 10. In recognition
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How can council fight cuts?
KEITH Morrell and Don Thomas, independent ‘Against the Cuts’ councillors of Coxford ward, keep on telling us that Southampton City Council should “fight the cuts”. These are very brave words but what do they actually mean? Perhaps these councillors
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Pair are doing a great job
IN reply to the letter by Mr D R Smith ‘No cuts’ (Daily Echo, August 29), I am not really interested in politics. Southampton city councillors D Thomas and K Morrell have got things done in this area. There are quite a few things that they have
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Two dates for pop star
Singer, songwriter, producer and occasional rapper Example has announced a major UK tour. It includes appearances on the south coast at Bournemouth O2 Academy on October 27 and Portsmouth Guildhall on November 11. He releases a new single 10
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Crown Prosecution Service withdraws European Arrest Warrants for Ashya King's parents - statement
A CPS spokesperson said: “In light of further evidence received by the CPS we have arranged for the discharge of the European Arrest Warrants (EAWs) in relation to Brett and Naghmeh King. "The CPS has urgently reviewed the case and we consider
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Traffic chaos caused by lorry carrying classic train
A broken down lorry carrying a historic steam train brought traffic chaos to a Hampshire market town today. The low loader was carrying an engine from the Watercress Line on the way to a railway in Peterborough. It edged out of Alresford station
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Rap star comes to Hampshire
ONE of Britain's biggest rappers was in Hampshire today to crown a local charity the best in the country. Grime star Tinchy Stryder did the honours as Fixers, a national charity founded in Winchester, won the public choice National Lottery Award
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UPDATED: Ashya King's parents set to see their son
THE PARENTS of Ashya King were today set to be reunited with their little boy after being released from custody last night. Brett and Naghmeh King have walked free from custody and were expected to rush to the side of their seriously-ill five year
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Ex-Saint brands Rooney 'chubby'
Saints flop Vegard Forren has branded England striker Wayne Rooney "a bit chubby" ahead of Norway's friendly at Wembley on Wednesday night. Rooney was unveiled as the new England captain last week despite an underwhelming performance at this summer's
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Man hit by bus in city street
A MAN was hit by a bus in a busy Southampton street today. The incident happened on New Road in the city centre, police were called to the scene at 10.18am, and say the man was 'shaken' but not badly injured. South Central Ambulance sent a
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Prime Minister calls for a 'rapid outbreak of common sense' on Ashya case
THE Prime Minister wants to see Ashya King reunited with his parents. David Cameron said he wanted to see the five-year-old, who suffers from a brain tumour, back in the care of Brett and Naghmeh King and that seeing pictures of Ashya brought back
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Adams & Carberry break Richards & Greenidge record
JIMMY Adams made his FIFTH double hundred for Hampshire after he and Michael Carberry broke an opening partnership record held by Barry Richards and Gordon Greenidge. Adams had not made a century for a year until this afternoon. He went on to make
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Elderly man conned out of thousands of pounds
AN elderly man has been tricked out of thousands of pounds after being targeted by a scam. The 83-year-old, from Lee-on-the-Solent, was persuaded to hand over bank cards in what police described as a “despicable crime”. He was called by a man
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Hospital were willing to support Ashya's transfer
SOUTHAMPTON Hospital bosses have this afternoon confirmed they were willing to support Ashya’s transfer to Europe for proton beam radiotherapy. A spokesperson for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Southampton General
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Future of libraries to be discussed
A CROSS-party group is due to meet today to discuss a progress vision of the future of libraries in Hampshire in the next five years. The councillors had been tasked to come up with how the Hampshire Information Service will look in the next five
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Piglet-racing at farmers' market
Piglet racing will be among the attractions at Hampshire Farmers' Market in Winchester later this month. HFM business manager Alex Handford, said: “The piglet racing event was such a huge success last year enjoyed by all, especially the children
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Campaigners beg Prime Minister to reunite Ashya and family
CAMPAIGNERS this afternoon have begged the Prime Minister to reunite Ashya with his parents tonight. Southampton man Sanjay Ganatra and Ethan Dallas marched on Downing Street this lunchtime to hand in their petition calling on David Cameron to
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Quiz night fundraiser
BRAINBOXES can prove their knowledge at a quiz night in aid of a fund to restore a pair of Victorian churches. It will be held at the scout hut in Joe Bigwood Close, Nursling, in aid of the Twin Spires Heritage Appeal Fund on September 27.
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Financial boost for festival
A FESTIVAL promoting the best Wickham has to offer has been given a financial boost. Taste of Wickham success-fully applied for a Big Lott-ery Fund grant and will receive £2,000. The festival takes place in the medieval square on September
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Improvement plans for accident blackspot
IMPROVEMENT plans for an accident blackspot in Kings Worthy could soon be approved. Proposals to reduce the speed limit and improve sight lines at the A33 Cart & Horses junction with London Road and the B3047 in Kings Worthy will go before
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Bidding for glory in vegan bake-off finals
Southampton resident Hannah Pinchin has become a finalist in the Great Vegan Bake-Off contest to find the best vegan baker in the UK. Instead of baking their creations in front of the judges - as in the BBC's hit Great British Bake-Off - contestants
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New home in Southampton for OS war memorial
A WAR memorial to Ordnance Survey staff who lost their lives in the two world wars will have a new home in Southampton. The monument to 67 members of staff who died in the First World War and the 56 staff who died in the Second World War had been
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Have say on ambulances
HEALTH chiefs are appealing for views from the public as part of a radical new inspection programme for the south’s ambulance services. England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals is inviting feedback about the South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation
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Winchester church celebrates its 40th anniversary
THE United Church in Winchester is marking its 40th anniversary over the weekend of September 6-7. In 1974, three churches in Winchester: two Methodist and one United Reformed, joined forces and make their presence felt in one city centre location
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Children missing out on free school meals
AROUND 500 poor Southampton children are missing out on their free school meals, alarmed MPs are warning. One in every 12 eligible pupils in the city does not receive free healthy dinners, according to figures released to a parliamentary inquiry
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Test Valley Vintage Club ready for Stockbridge show
FARM machinery from a bygone era will be taking to the Test Valley countryside this weekend. This includes binders and old combines and they will be working (weather permitting) in fields off Danebury Road at Longstock near Stockbridge. Members
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Milestone for farmers' market
MEMBERS of Hampshire Farmers’ Market have celebrated its 15th anniversary. The not-for-profit organisation, which operates across the region, including Winchester, Romsey and Petersfield, is launching its own new range of produce. Jams, chutneys
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City's jubilee street party
A JUBILEE street party will mark 50 years since Southampton received city status. Afternoon tea and a variety of entertainment will be on offer. The Guildhall Square will host the celebratory event from 2pm until 4pm on September 14. For information
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Get some garden tips
GARDENERS looking for unusual ways to spice up their estate can learn a few tips at a talk by Winchester Horticultural Society. Worthy Plants’ Philip Jeffs will present 15 unusual plants for small gardens in a talk on September 10. The society
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Eastleigh sports coaches take the ice bucket challenge
WITH buckets of ice-cold water lined ready, it was a chance for children who had taken part in holiday clubs to get involved in the latest Internet craze – the ice bucket challenge. But it wasn’t the children who were going to take the chilly challenge
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Wildlife fun for youngsters
CHILDREN can learn more about wildlife as they enjoy a traditional maritime pastime. The River Hamble Harbour Authority has responded to growing numbers of children who are crabbing around the Hamble Harbour Office by producing a free booklet.
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Youngsters transformed into princesses for the day
IT was a dream come true for these young girls as they were transformed into princesses. Youngsters from across the county became princesses for the day thanks to the Pink Diamond Princess Experience at Bursledon Village Hall. The children,
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Totton couple 'so lucky' to be celebrating 65 years of wedded bliss
THEY have proved the doubters wrong by celebrating 65 years of wedded bliss. Totton couple Ted and Eunice Sainty have been together since the late 1940s – but not everyone was convinced that the union would last. Ted’s brother-in-law Jack told
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Former children's minister calls for end to case against Ashya's parents
A FORMER children's minister has called for the CPS to drop the case against Ashya King’s parents and criticised the decision to arrest them. Tim Loughton said the biggest outrage was that Ashya's case had almost become a child protection issue
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Super-casino bidders set to make their case
IT’S ALL or nothing for the casino firms who are set to find out whether they are still in the running to operate Southampton’s gambling mecca. The seven applications to run the enormous gamblers’ paradise at three city locations will be considered
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'My lifelong love affair with aeroplanes' how a former fighter pilot has only just hung up his goggles aged 90
HE can’t resist. It takes less than 30 seconds before Doug Gregory talks about his love affair – with aeroplanes. He’s excitedly pointing to parts of planes and revealing how they came to take pride of place among far more ordinary items in
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VIDEO: Take a look at new Saints signings
THEY beat the transfer deadline by a whisker. And now excitement is building ahead of the debuts of new Saints stars Sadio Mane and Toby Alderweireld. The latter, who plays at centre-back or right-back, signed from Spanish champions Atletico
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Chance to win lunch on luxury liner
SHE IS the largest cruise ship in the world and considered a floating marvel. And for such an amazing creation you would expect the dining on board Oasis of the Seas to be among the most extensive and innovative on the high seas. The Southern
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Seven-day post service to be launched
A SEVEN-day post service will be launching in Southampton on Sunday. The post office in Shirley Road will be opening from noon until 4pm. It’s part of an initiative by the Royal Mail in 100 offices nationally to provide more options to customers
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Women's cycling event to take place in New Forest
A CYCLING event for women will journey through the New Forest next month. The Macmillan Cycletta is endorsed by Olympic gold-winning cyclist Victoria Pendleton. The event leaves from Beaulieu on Sunday, September 21, with 20km, 40km, 70km and
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Police probe burglary spree
POLICE are investigating a spate of burglaries and thefts in Winchester. Cash and jewellery were stolen from a top floor flat in The Valley, Stanmore, between August 26 and 28. Police are appealing for information on cold callers after a door
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Are you happy with Saints' transfer window business?
CALLING all Saints fans – are you happy with the club’s transfer window business? Chairman Ralph Krueger called on all supporters to judge the club’s board once the window slammed shut. Now it has, and now is time for fans to make their snap
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Abandoned ducklings returned to the wild
THREE ducklings abandoned by their parents and rescued by a builder have returned to the wild. The trio were left behind by a mallard duck that nested at Ann and Mark Viney’s Romsey home in March. They were among seven hatched in a flowerpot
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Safety fears prompt bid to close railway crossing
RAILWAY bosses want to close a level crossing over safety fears following a spate of problems – including children “playing chicken” on the tracks. They are looking into closing the footpath crossing over the railway at Chandler’s Ford alongside
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Man denies injecting woman with heroin
A MAN will go on trial after denying injecting a woman with heroin. Luke Henning, 31, of no fixed address, appeared at Southampton Crown Court and pleaded not guilty to a charge of administering a noxious substance on June 23 this year. He
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'I fell in love with my tattoo artist'
SHE only had a tiny tattoo of a lizard on her shoulder – until she fell in love with her tattoo artist four years ago. Justyna has since undergone more than 100 hours under the needle of renowned Southampton artist, Eugene Rubuls, in designs covering
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Drugs gang jailed after police crackdown
DRUGS gang members have been jailed after a major police crackdown in Southampton. Omar Prince Thomas, Brian Hill and Christopher Vine admitted being involved in the cocaine trade in the city and were given prison sentences of more than 12 years
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VIDEO: Exotic birds hatched on island
EIGHT exotic bee-eater birds have hatched on the Isle of Wight. It is an extraordinary feat which has only been recorded twice in the past 60 years. Since the birds hatched, thousands of people have travelled to the island to catch a glimpse
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We must stay in the ring and keep fighting
I SUSPECT that SE Ireland (SEI) (In My View), like many Tories spooked by UKIP, is cosying up with similar nonsense to curry votes in next year’s election. SEI asserts that we can emulate Switzerland and trade with the EU. SEI quotes the Swiss
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Time to step back and consider Ashya
THE sad saga of little Ashya King continues today and is in danger of becoming a media circus. This is, perhaps, understandable and was predictable once Hampshire Police, following requests for assistance from Southampton General Hospital, turned
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Glorifying power we no longer have
L.A. O’BEE’S poetic panegyric in adoration of UKIP (Letters, August 18) is also no more than a glorification of militarism and power that on our own we no longer possess. If interested in verse I suggest he reads John McCrae, Wilfred Owen, Siegfried
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COMMENT: Krueger backs up transfer claims
“That’s our goal, by September 1st, that you can look me in the eyes and say ‘When I look at everything, and I take all the emotions out, this is actually a stronger squad, a deeper squad than we had last year.’” Those were the words of Saints
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'I'm determined to smile again' - quadruple amputee Alex Lewis undergoes 20 hour lip reconstruction
ALEX Lewis thought he was having a terrifying nightmare. His body paralysed with drugs and only able to move his eyes, he felt sheer panic as he caught sight of the new face surgeons had spent more than 20 hours creating. “I have never felt
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Authorities have been heavy handed on Ashya case
Sir - It doesn't happen often, but I find myself agreeing with Nick Clegg, who on being asked during an interview this morning, said that he felt the authorities had been heavy handed in dealing with the issue of Ashya King's removal from hospital
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Saints help Premier League clubs shatter transfer window spend record
SAINTS played their part as Premier League clubs smashed the record for spending on transfers in the summer window after splashing out £835million on new players. Manchester United led the way, with a record for an English club of £150million spent
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Courts may take action against Ashya's family warns lawyer
A HAMPSHIRE lawyer who specialises in family law believes the courts could take firm action against Ashya King’s parents. Simon Burge, partner at Blake Morgan in Southampton, below, believes the courts will have to tread very carefully to not set
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All the major Premier League ins and outs - summer transfer window 2014
ALL the major Premier League ins and outs from the 2014 summer transfer window. ARSENAL. Players in: Alexis Sanchez (Barcelona, £30m), Mathieu Debuchy (Newcastle, £12m), David Ospina (Nice, undisclosed), Calum Chambers (Southampton, £16m
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Man robbed after sneak attack
A MAN was attacked and robbed after leaving a city pub. The 64-year-old victim was walking under a railway bridge in Sea Road, Southampton, after leaving the Yacht Tavern when he was approached from behind by a man in a grey hoodie. The offender
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Clegg's sympathy for Ashya parents
NICK Clegg has said he believes it is ''not appropriate'' to ''throw the full force of the law'' at the parents of five-year-old brain cancer patient Ashya King. The Deputy Prime Minister said his ''heart goes out'' to Brett and Naghmeh King
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UPDATE: Ashya petition at nearly 100,000 signatures as campaigners go to Downing Street today
THE NUMBER of signatures on a petition calling for Ashya King’s parents to be reunited with the seriously ill boy has sky-rocketed overnight. As campaigners head up to London this morning asking the Prime Minister to assert pressure on Hampshire
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Heroic First World War horse to receive 'animal Victoria Cross'
AN heroic First World War horse is to be awarded the ''animals' VC'' today in recognition of the gallantry of millions of animals that served during the conflict. The Honorary PDSA Dickin Medal is being presented posthumously to famous war horse
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Ashya family to sue Southampton General Hospital
THE lawyer for the family of brain cancer patient Ashya King says they will sue Southampton General Hospital. Juan Isidro Fernandez Diaz, who is representing Brett and Naghmeh King, claimed the family will take legal action against doctors.
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Subs make the difference for Newport
ALL three substitutes scored for Newport IoW in the 5-2 FA Cup preliminary round defeat of Winterbourne at St George’s Park. It was 1-1 at the break with Winterbourne finishing the stronger side after Ashley McGrane had wiped out Scott Jones’s
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Burridge in Rood health...
Archie Styles and Jamie Rood shared a century opening partnership as Burridge crushed Ventnor by eight wickets to scupper any lingering threat of relegation from their debut season in the ECB Southern Electric Premier League. They finished the
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Alton turnaround results in podium
Alton are toasting a best yet third place in the final Premier Division table – no mean feat for a club who were bottom in mid-June without a win to their name. A comfortable 68-run win at Lymington secured Alton’s highest ever finishing position.
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Alsop century ends Eels’ top flight run
Totton & Eling’s 15-year spell as an ECB Southern Electric Premier League club ended with a crushing ten-wicket defeat by the Hampshire Academy, who chased down 267-8 to win with nine overs to spare. It left them marooned at the bottom, with
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Rivalries renewed in premier division clash
OLD youth team rivalries will be renewed at the Portway Stadium tonight when Andover Town host title favourites Winchester City in the Sydenhams Wessex Premier Division. Winchester co-boss Tim Cole fondly remembers the days when he was going toe-to-toe
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Gamble pays off for Wimborne as Mark hits hat-trick
A CLINICAL hat-trick by former Winchester City and Bashley striker Mark Gamble fired Wimborne through to the FA Cup first qualifying round tie for the first time in four years. But, following the 3-2 home win over St Austell, Magpies boss Steve
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Fawley drop out of division one after losing must-win tie
Fawley have failed in their battle to avoid relegation from Southern Electric Premier League, Division 1. They lost their final ‘must win’ match by 47 runs to Hursley Park, alongside whom they are relegated. Despite the efforts of Tom Tennant
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It's winner takes all as South Wilts clinch title
South Wilts continue to rule the roost as champions of the ECB Southern Electric Premier League. They clinched a third successive title with a 48-run victory over Havant in the ‘winner takes all’ showdown at Wilton Road to finish six points ahead
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Saints celebrate double deadline day swoop
Saints beat the transfer deadline by a whisker last night to complete a major double swoop, signing defender Toby Alderweireld and winger Sadio Mane. The club finalised both deals right at the very last moment, taking their spending for the summer
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No changes ahead for Folland Sports boss
FOLLAND Sports boss Danny Bowers is in no position to ring the changes for tonight’s Hampshire FA Senior Cup tie at home to Ringwood Town. For one thing, he doesn’t have a big enough squad available. For another, tonight’s winners have the massive
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Police tracking serial arsonist after spate of fires
POLICE are hunting a serial arsonist after a spate of blazes in a Southampton community. Business owners told of their fears that further attacks could put people's lives at risk. They spoke out after industrial bins outside two companies were
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Rich pickings: Morris blasts his way to third on all-time list
Bashley (Rydal) skipper Richard Morris hit the highest individual score of the ECB Southern Electric Premier League season when he smashed the St Cross Symondians attack for 179. Morris hit 12 sixes and 15 fours in his knock, the third highest
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Clock tower bell to be silenced for months
IT IS certainly a job for someone with a head for heights. Working 150ft up, engineers are set to carry out a major repair project on Southampton’s Civic Centre Clock Tower. That means the famous tower’s bell will be silent for at least the
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Classic taxi set to fetch big price at auction
IT hadn’t been seen for more than 50 years until it emerged, dusty and covered in cobwebs, from a garage. Bought back in the day for £895, it was a familiar sight on Southampton’s streets where it operated as a taxi. Now this rare 90-year-old
