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Stars come out for Cully

AFC BOURNEMOUTH managers past and present are to turn out in support of former Bashley and Poole Town favourite Andy Culliford this weekend. QPR boss Harry Redknapp will manage the Select XI team for Cully’s charity match at Poole’s Tatnam Ground

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Exhausted Franny's toughest day so far

FRANNY Benali collapsed in tears at the end of the toughest day of his 1,000-mile Big Run so far. The Saints legend’s phenomenal feat of endurance has seen him cover more than 550 miles as he attempts to raise £1m for Cancer Research UK. But

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Sholing set to take on NATO

WITH the NATO summit in Cardiff just finishing and a 3G pitch to contend with, Sholing’s visit to Merthyr Town on Saturday throws up some unusual obstacles. There could be heavy traffic to contend with on the M4 in the aftermath the largest gathering

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Pound poser

IF the Scottish vote for independence this month and then don’t keep sterling as their currency, how will they survive without pound shops? PHILIP G HAWKINS, Southampton.

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Business rate

IF this government really wants “local control” they should bring back the business rate. It was grabbed by Labour who used it to gerrymander large grants to Labour authorities up north. Local authorities are in a better position to use my

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No dropped kerb for disabled pensioner

RE Mrs Brown’s parking problems (Daily Echo, August 30), there must be thousands of homes that have a dropped kerb to enable the occupants to take their cars of the road but not for Mrs Brown apparently. She poses a risk to children’s safety as

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A patient at Netley Hospital

I AM not sure that this is of any help to Harold Moore (A Soldier Son’s search for pictures to complete book, Letters, August 21) but I was a patient at Netley Hospital in 1951 was treated in the hospital behind the main hospital block as this main

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Special day to honour our Merchant Navy

OUR Merchant Navy Day service will be held on Sunday at Holyrood Church, Southampton at 12 noon, this being the nearest Sunday to Merchant Navy Day which was on September 3. We hope families and shipmates who have lost relatives at sea in war and

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Shoplifting sentences

RADIO 4’s Voices from the Old Bailey series informs, or reminds, us that shoplifters of old were liable to be transported to the colonies, or even hanged, if the value of their haul exceeded five shillings. Harsh perhaps, but if sentences of such

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No fan of ‘Boris’ bikes

WHAT do your two correspondents Mr. Lowe (Letters, August 23) and regular letter writer Councillor David Harrison (August 25) have in common? Well, neither of them lives in the New Forest National Park yet both want to impose their own values on

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Missing persons appeal after pensioner vanishes

A MISSING persons appeal has been launched to find a pensioner who has vanished from his home. Alec Wareham, 65, and has gone missing from his home in Boyatt Wood in Eastleigh from about 7am and has not been seen since. Police say Alec is very

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MURDER: hunt for killer of mum-of-five

Police are today hunting a killer who viciously stabbed to death a mother of five in a remote Hampshire field. Officers revealed this morning that the victim was Penelope Ann Davis, 47, who lived and worked in the Blackfield area and was a former

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Blood pressure – Know Your Numbers!

I AM writing to appeal to your readers to get involved in Blood Pressure UK’s Know Your Numbers! Week from September 15-21. A shocking eight million people in the UK are at risk of a stroke or heart attack because of their blood pressure. We’re

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Commercial Feature: Join the World's Biggest Coffee Morning with Macmillan

On Friday 26 September, people in Southampton will be getting together with friends for a cuppa and a delicious piece of cake – all in the name of Macmillan Cancer Support.    So gather your favourite people together for the World’s Biggest Coffee

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Bestival sells out

AS thousands of revellers head across the water to the Isle of Wight’s Bestival, organisers have confirmed tickets have now sold out. This will be the 10th year in a row that one of the south’s biggest music festivals has been a sell out. Legendary

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Lyndhurst school praised by Ofsted as 'good'

A SCHOOL for youngsters with special educational needs has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted just months after opening its doors to pupils. Inspectors delivered a glowing report of Clay Hill school, which in an independent co-educational day special

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Store reveals revamp

A STORE that recently celebrated its 40th birthday has undergone a remodel. Asda Eastleigh, in Chandler’s Ford, has increased its store space by 3,000 square feet and has changed the layout of the store. Store bosses say this should improve shoppers

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New homes on agenda at meeting

COUNCILLORS are set to discuss plans to build 24 new homes in a Hampshire town. Developers want to build on land between Portchester Rise and Boyatt Lane, in Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh. The site, currently used to graze horses, is surrounded by

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Fire destroys motorbike

A MOTORBIKE was destroyed by fire after it was abandoned in a Southampton field. Fire crews from Redbridge fire station were called to Cherwell Crescent in Millbrook at 12.40am yesterday. It is unclear what caused the blaze. Nobody was at the

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Digital cameras and mobile phone stolen

POLICE have appealed for information relating to a burglary in Shedfield. Thieves entered the house in Church Road and took two digital cameras, a video camera, a Samsung mobile phone and a purse containing £100 as well as ID cards. The total value

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The circus comes to town

THE circus is pitching its big top in North Baddesley. Circus Ginnett will be at the Recreation Ground for three days from tomorrow. The 90-minute show features acrobats, Vader the Wonder Dog and a high wire motorcycle act. Show times are

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Service honours serving merchant navy sailors, and those who lost their lives at sea

SEAFARERS past and present will pay tribute to serving sailors and those who have lost their lives at sea. Comrades and families will gather for a service in Southampton on Sunday to mark Merchant Navy Day. The annual event is an opportunity

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Alex unearths practices of Victorians

AN ARCHAEOLOGIST from Winchester University uncovered the secrets of Victorian body snatchers when he presented a special edition of Channel 4’s Time Team. Dr Alex Langlands, a postdoctoral researcher, has investigated the Victorian practice of

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School sends get well wishes to pupil orphaned by crash in India

TEACHERS and pupils returning for the new school year sent well wishes to an orphaned Southampton girl whose parents died in the India bus crash. Ananya Nawarkhele was due to be returning for lessons at Bitterne Manor School. But the nine-year-old

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Young artists chosen for exhibition of their work at Southampton Solent University

A GROUP of creative graduates from Southampton Solent University have been given a blank canvas from which to launch their art careers after winning a place on the university’s Graduate Artists in Residence Award. Each year final-year students

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Bishop's Waltham boutique hosts coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer

A HAMPSHIRE village boutique will be getting involved in a national coffee morning for charity. Luvvit Want It in Bishop’s Waltham will be taking part in the Macmillan Cancer World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday, September 26. After the

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MP's concerns over financial delays

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage has raised concerns over delays in financial help for people coping with a disability or ill health. The MP spoke of the issue of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) application reviews during questions to the Department

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Still time to sign up to Rainbow Run

THERE is still time to sign up for the most colourful charity run Southampton has ever seen. Online registration for Naomi House’s Rainbow Run, which takes place on Sunday runs out tonight. More than 650 people have already signed up for the

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Woman chases burglars from home

A BRAVE woman has told how she chased away two masked men who were raiding her Cadnam home. Sasha Ridd, 22 today, described the moment she saw the intruders on the stairs and thought: “I’m not going to let them burgle my house.” The men, both

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Petrol station fills with smoke

A Southampton petrol station filled with smoke after an intruder alarm was set off accidentally. The alarms triggered the Burgess Road Shell garage’s Smoke Cloak security system, filling the shop with smoke. It was set off as an employee arrived

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THEATRE REVIEW: Sex and violence in the South Sea.

Is paradise always an illusion? Can mankind ever escape from traditions of hierarchy, race and religion to found a society based on absolute equality? Not even when cut off from the world in an apparent Eden of plenty? Those are the questions at

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Council to borrow £100,000 for new skateboard park

PLANS to provide youngsters in a New Forest town with a new skateboard park costing £150,000 have been given a major boost. Lymington and Pennington Town Council has received consent to borrow £100,000 towards the cost of replacing the out-dated

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Police offer crime prevention tips

POLICE in Hedge End will be offering crime prevention advice on Tuesday, September 9. As part of their neighbourhood beat surgery police officers will be at the Salvation Army Community Centre in Whites Way from 9am to 11am.

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Garden event for council tenants

COUNCIL tenants can enjoy a spot of gardening at an event on September 10. The event will take place at Milner Court from 2pm-4pm, and will be a chance for tenants to plant the new garden and enjoy tea and cake. Call 023 8083 3185 for more

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School hosts dance sessions

A SOUTHAMPTON school will be getting people into shape every Tuesday and Thursday. To help pay for school expeditions, Bitterne Park School and Sixth Form in Copsewood Road will hold dance studio sessions during the week in term times. Previously

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'£90m worth of properties at risk of flooding'

BOSSES behind a scheme to protect part of the Hampshire coastline have revealed that more than £90m worth of properties are at risk of flooding. The Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership (ESCP), on behalf of Fareham and Gosport Borough Council, has

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Oarsome effort for a good cause

A SPONSORED row has raised hundreds of pounds for a Hampshire organisation that helps adults with learning difficulties. David Kellaway who works for Windward Day Services in Netley Marsh, spent almost three hours on a rowing machine at the Totton

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"No problems" with new free school meals

HAMPSHIRE’S education chief says he has had no reports of teething problems with the introduction of free school meals in county schools. And a spokesman for Southampton City Council has today said the authority "hasn't experienced issues" around

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MP welcomes extension of early years education

A HAMPSHIRE MP has welcomed extending early education to more of the county’s children. Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage praised the news that the Government has extended the entitlement of 15 hours of free early education to 40 per cent of the most

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£210m new trains plan moves forward

PLANS for £210m worth of new trains that will be used by tens of thousands of Hampshire commuters have moved forward. South West Trains (SWT) has announced its intention to award the contract for 30 new five-carriage trains to manufacturer Siemens

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Inquest opens into road crash death

AN inquest was opened and adjourned to a later date into the death of a man who died after a collision with a BT van. William Hall, 84, of Ashley Road, New Milton died of traumatic chest injuries in the incident on August 14. He was pronounced

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Thieves torch stolen car

POLICE are hunting car thieves who stole a vehicle and set light to it. The burning car was reported to the emergency services at 4am yesterday. Fire crews and police were called to the scene at Clausentum Road, Southampton, but the abandoned

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Begovic's goal against Saints is a world record

Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic's remarkable long-range goal against Saints last season has earned a place in the Guinness World Records book. Begovic scored in bizarre fashion at the Britannia Stadium last November when a long kick forward - just

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Saints submit squad list

Saints have submitted their squad list to the Premier League, following the close of the transfer window. Clubs had until 5pm yesterday to hand in their lists, which can feature a maximum of 25 players. They must also contain no more than 17

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MURDER UPDATE: tributes paid to ex-Daily Echo staff member

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80 students in trouble over "wrong uniform"

EIGHTY pupils were in trouble on their first day at a Hampshire school for breaking uniform rules. Teachers were posted at the gates of Hamble Community Sports College and pulled up children in the wrong clothing as part of a crackdown. The

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Ashya's joy at seeing his mum and dad

The parents of young cancer patient Ashya King have described how the boy struggled for breath with joy as he was reunited with his family in a Spanish hospital. Brett and Naghmeh King saw their five-year-old son yesterday for the first time since

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Lymington beat Portchester to Hampshire League crown

Lymington 2nds carried out a smash and grab raid to nick the Hampshire Cricket League championship from Portchester’s grasp when rain washed out the Castlemen’s final match at Purbrook. The wet weather left Portchester marooned with an average

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Plans to knock down police offices for new homes move closer

PLANS to knock down former police offices in Southampton and replace them with homes have been submitted. Developer BB Property Ventures Ltd wants to replace the complex in Hulse Road with 44 new houses and flats. The company has filed plans

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Saints starlet Josh on target in England youth victory

SAINTS starlet Josh Sims scored a great solo goal as England U18s defeated Holland 4-1 in a friendly yesterday. Newcastle's Adam Armstrong scored twice in the success at Leigh Sports Village in Cheshire. Sims surged past three defenders en

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Saints striker Shane Long helps Republic of Ireland to friendly success

SAINTS striker Shane Long was a second half sub as the Republic of Ireland defeated Oman 2-0 in a friendly in Dublin last night. The £12m signing came on around the hour mark for Kevin Doyle, who had netted the opening goal. One-time Saints

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Saints legend Benali heading for Wales

FRANNY Benali is Wales-bound as he continues his extraordinary feat of endurance. The 45 year-old is into the second half of his 1,000-mile run from St James’ Park to St Mary’s via the other 18 Premier League clubs. After reaching Aston Villa

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Roy Hodgson defends England display in front of record low crowd

An irritated Roy Hodgson denied his team had under-performed in their 1-0 win over Norway, which came in front of a record low crowd at Wembley. Just 40,181 turned up to the national stadium last night to watch England register the narrowest of

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Harry Redknapp: Half the England players don't care

FORMER Saints boss Harry Redknapp has accused some of England's players of not caring about the team following their underwhelming 1-0 friendly win over Norway at Wembley. The QPR manager said he understood why supporters stayed away after a crowd

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Shrewd Saints turn a transfer window profit

Saints spent almost as much money in the latest transfer window as they did in the previous four combined – yet the club still turned a profit in the market this summer. With an outlay just shy of £60m, the board at St Mary’s have overseen a record

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Adams targets promotion - as champions

HAMPSHIRE captain Jimmy Adams set his team's sights on more silverware after his side took a giant step to the LV County Championship’s first division. Adams’ side beat Leicestershire by an innings and 34 runs to close the gap on leaders Worcestershire

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Mobile library stops saved but more jobs to go in council cuts

SEVENTEEN mobile library stops are to be saved from cuts – but county bosses are pressing ahead with axing paid staff at three libraries. A mobile service for under fives is also set to be scrapped as part of £93million cuts passed by the Tory

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Gang of thugs viciously assault mum, son and dogs

A MUM and her son were victims were victims of a vicious assault after a gang of thugs launched an unprovoked attack on them and their family dogs. Amanda Grierson was thrown to the ground and repeatedly kicked as she lay helplessly, curling herself

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New owner of bus firm avoids jail over fake cash

THE new owner of a Hampshire bus firm has been spared jail after admitting possessing almost £10,000 in fake cash. A judge told Adam Smith he had only avoided being locked up because the jobs of staff at Velvet depended on him and the company owed