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Disabled teenager told to leave Hampshire restaurant
Megan Brennan, 19, was enjoying her last meal with her family before she moved into full-time care. But then the family say that Megan, who is severely disabled and has a mental age of one, was asked to leave by a member of staff after allegedly
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Five at Five - Monday, November 3, 2014
Your summary of the top five stories everyone has been reading on the Daily Echo website today. 1. Mysterious yellow liquid plagues tower block IT’S a mysterious yellow liquid that wouldn’t look out of place in a horror film. But the
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Woman taken to hospital after two-car crash
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after a two-car crash on a city flyover. Emergency services were called to the Redbridge flyover in Southampton after two cars collided on the westbound carriageway at around 3.05pm today. South Central Ambulance
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Signalling problems cause delays for rail passengers
RAIL passengers are facing delays of up to 40 minutes this afternoon due to a signalling problem. South West Trains said the signalling problem between Bournemouth and Brockenhurst is affecting the service which runs between Weymouth and London
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Major city flyovers to close for ten nights
TWO major city flyovers will close for ten nights from tonight. Motorists have been warned Redbridge and Millbrook flyovers in Southampton will be closed for the next ten nights between 8pm and 6am. The closures are for drainage repair and
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Brownies and guides embark on fungi nature trail
A GROUP of Hampshire brownies and guides pulled on their wellies for a nature treasure hunt. A total of 26 girls from the 1st Milford-on-Sea Brownie pack and Guides unit took part in the three-mile trek around Boldrewood in the New Forest and listened
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Knife attacker leaves man with serious injuries
A KNIFEMAN left a young man with serious injuries after an attack in Southampton. The 26-year-old victim suffered serious injuries to his hands in the attack on Thursday October 30. It happened between 8.15 and 9.15pm in the area of Lawn Road
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Motorway delays after crash in roadworks
There are delays on a Hampshire motorway this afternoon following a crash. The incident involving a lorry and a car happened on the M27 eastbound between junctions two and three. The fact it occured in the roadworks area has seemingly compounded
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Robber slashes man in street attack
A ROBBER slashed a man when he refused to hand over his mobile phone. The 19-year-old victim was walking along in the Merryoak area of Southampton when he was approached by the robber. The attacker demanded the victim hand over his mobile phone
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East India Youth misses out on top music prize
A RISING electronic music star from Chandler’s Ford has failed in his quest to win British pop’s most prestigious trophy. William Doyle, who performs under the name East India Youth, was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize for original UK albums.
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INTERVIEW: Chris Peden from Wild Smiles
MEET Wild Smiles – the Hampshire three-piece destined for the top. The trio have already established themselves as a must-see band across the south and the buzz surrounding them is reaching fever pitch. Brothers Chris and Joe Peden formed Wild
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Sholing on the road in FA Trophy
FA Vase holders Sholing have a 400-mile round trip to Norfolk in the FA Trophy second qualifying round. The Boatmen face a gruelling trip to Dereham Town, near Norwich, on Saturday November 15. Dave Diaper is back in charge of Sholing after
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Ageas Bowl international tickets on general sale
HAMPSHIRE Cricket hope to repeat the success of the Ageas Bowl's second Test match when they host the ground’s next international. Tikcets are now on general sale for England v New Zealand on Sunday, June 14. And commercial director Stuart
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This is good news for both young and old
IT is a sign of things to come, and also how we can create employment in an age when the population is growing older. Today’s Daily Echo news that care company Carewatch is seeking to employ a further 100 people, this time in Chandler’s Ford, is
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FA Vase second round draw
Blackfield & Langley face Bemerton Heath Harlequins in an all Sydenhams Premier Division tie in the FA Cup second round. US Portsmouth take on AFC Portchester in another local clash, while the other five Wessex outfits play their games at home
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Bale could face Liverpool and Lovren
Real Madrid star and former Saint Gareth Bale is back in contention after injury, and could return to torment fellow ex-St Mary's player Dejan Lovren tomorrow night. Bale, who played 45 times for Saints between 2005 and 2007 and is the world's
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Walker and Fisher lead the way in Volvo Ocean Race
Hampshire sailors are leading the way in the Volvo Ocean Race as the first leg enters its final few days. Southampton skipper Ian Walker and navigator Simon Fisher’s Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team lead the race with an average speed of 23 knots as
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Changes to punishments ‘are effective’ says Hampshire police chief
The man who represents hundreds of Hampshire police officers has welcomed a shake-up in punishments for minor offenders. Ministers want to replace police cautions with a two-tier system requiring offenders to make amends for their crimes through
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Ikea invests £27m to slash prices
Ikea will make its biggest ever round of price cuts this year. The Swedish furniture firm announced it will be spending £27m on reducing prices across its stores, including its Southampton shop, in a bid to double its sales by 2020. They said it
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A Big Mac clean-up for New Forest
One of the world’s most famous brands has given a boost to a Hampshire community by helping to clean up a national park. Volunteers, from McDonald’s restaurant in Picket Post teamed up with New Forest District Council for a major litter pick.
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Warning over oil thieves
Hampshire residents who heat their homes with oil are being urged to take vital steps to prevent them falling victim to thieves this autumn. More than 21,000 homes in the county use oil for central heating and with temperatures getting colder,
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Another national accolade for Southampton port
Southampton’s port has been named as one of the best in the country. ABP Port of Southampton was highly commended in the ‘Port of the Year’ category at last month’s National Transport Awards, coming second only to Port of Tyne. It is the latest
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Hampshire residents warned to guard against oil theft
HAMPSHIRE residents who heat their homes with oil are being urged to take vital steps to prevent them falling victim to thieves this autumn. More than 21,000 homes in the county use oil for central heating and with temperatures getting colder,
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Tall ships come in two-by-two
Tall ships, the Lord Nelson and Tenacious, sailed into port after Lord Nelson’s maiden around-the-world voyage. It was the first time the ships, operated and funded by the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST), returned home to Southampton together in more
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ABP plays host to skills festival
Some 4,000 young students descended upon the City Cruise Terminal to talk to industry experts at the annual Solent Skills Fest. Associated British Ports (ABP) heavily support the event, providing the terminal as the venue for the sixth successive
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Night of music and dancing in aid of eye condition charity
A HAMPSHIRE entertainer is putting on a night of music and dancing to raise awareness for an incurable eye condition. Hoburne Holidays singer Claire Wilson, 22, has teamed up with her uncle Graham Wilson, 62, and her dad Richard Wilson, 51, to
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Port artist in residence unveils latest work
ABP Port of Southampton’s artist in residence, Lee Campbell, has unveiled the latest painting in her city-inspired collection to the Daily Echo. Lee is the first ever artist in residence in the port’s history and has been appointed to capture the
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Top children's author in city for book signing
Award-winning children’s author Ali Sparkes visited Southampton to sign copies of her new spooky adventure. The real-life Maguire family, who are featured in the book, accompanied Ali as she met readers at Waterstones in WestQuay. The book,
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Coastal defence scheme declared a success
A COASTAL defence scheme to protect part of Hampshire from the power of the sea has been declared a success. The scheme at The Towers, in Netley, saw wire cages filled with rock put across Netley Foreshore. The residents worked with developers
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Oasis of the Seas makes UK debut
Thousands of people flocked to the city last month to catch a glimpse of two very rare spectacles. The world’s largest luxury cruise liner, Oasis of the Seas, and the world’s most high-tech ship Quantum of the Seas made their UK debut and sailed
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Cultural trust takes control of venues
A NEW trust that promises to make Hampshire a world-class cultural hub now has the keys to council-owned museums, galleries and arts centres. At the weekend Hampshire Cultural Trust took over the operation and funding of all venues in a bid to
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New play equipment for kids at recreation ground
KIDS in West Tytherley and neighbouring Frenchmoor are jumping for joy –and it’s all down to new play equipment. Thanks to a £37,000 makeover children in the two communities have modern equipment to play on at West Tytherley Recreation Ground.
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Fire service hiring for on-call crews
WINCHESTER firefighters are seeking new recruits to attend incidents on call. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service is hiring for its on-call crews in Winchester and Sutton Scotney. On-call firefighters respond to the same types of emergencies
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Author in Southampton to sign copies of book inspired by Hampshire family
AWARD-winning children’s author Ali Sparkes visited Southampton to sign copies of her new spooky adventure. The real-life Maguire family, who are featured in the book, accompanied Ali as she met readers at Waterstones in WestQuay. The book,
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Concert to commemorate First World War
A UNIQUE concert to commemorate the First World War will be held at a Hampshire naval base. The event at HMS Collingwood has been organised to remember service personnel lost during the last century, and will feature a performance from the Collingwood
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UKIP reveals candidates set to fight for key seats
UKIP has announced its candidates to stand in two key seats in Hampshire at next year’s General Election. Patricia Culligan will stand for the party in Eastleigh next May, while Kim Rose will contest the Southampton Itchen seat. Mrs Culligan
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Winchester house-building plans to go on show
PLANS for Winchester house-building over the next 20 years are set to go on show for the first time. Local Plan Part Two, which maps sites for 2,000 new homes and charts the city’s housing vision for the next 20 years, has started public consultation
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The key to a hub of culture in Hampshire
A NEW trust that promises to make Hampshire a world-class cultural hub now has the keys to council-owned museums, galleries and arts centres. At the weekend Hampshire Cultural Trust took over the operation and funding of all venues in a bid to
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A new chapter for Paint Pots Nursery
THEY have been looking after children in Southampton for more than 30 years, but now the newest Paint Pots Nursery in the city will be turning its attention to adults as well as youngsters. The flagship base in Portswood, owned by David and Anna
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Plane-sailing for Ron's Saints
Ronald Koeman oversaw another great weekend for Saints, before posting some victorious photos from their flight home. Koeman’s side beat Hull 1-0 at the KC Stadium to cap a fantastic week, which also saw them advance to the Capital One Cup quarter-finals
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Film role for wildlife star Chris Packham
A DOCUMENTARY featuring a Southampton wildlife expert urging people to enjoy the great outdoors will be screened at a film festival this week. Chris Packham, below, has teamed up with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HIWWT) in a bid
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Village won’t lose its weekday buses
Under-threat bus services on a suburban Hampshire route have been saved after an operator stepped in to guarantee a service six days a week. The future of weekday services for the village of Hiltingbury were in doubt after county transport bosses
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Canal Society host stage production
Southampton Canal Society will hosting a production on November 6 at 7.45pm. A Bad Penny will be performed at Chilworth Parish Hall. For tickets call 023 8067 5312.
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Analysts claim they can pinpoint location of Islamic State hostage John Cantlie
VIDEO analysts claim they can pinpoint where Hampshire hostage John Cantlie was last filmed by his Islamic State (IS) captors. The latest propaganda video appeared online just 11 days after John’s Hampshire father, Paul Cantlie, died. As previously
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Hounds hit the trail as hunt season gets under way
A DECADE ago there were fears it would not have a future. But hunting in the New Forest is still thriving ten years on from the ban on using foxes. New Forest Hounds staged their opening trail hunt of the season from the Royal Oak pub at Fritham
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Shipping minister visits academy
A SENIOR Government minister will today visit Hampshire to meet the emerging maritime workers of the future. Shipping and Ports minister John Hayes will meet staff and students at the Warsash Maritime Academy. The centre is run by Southampton
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Your guide to fireworks displays across Hampshire
FROM rockets and ‘traffic lights’ to sparklers and Catherine wheels – Hampshire’s skies will explode with colour for Bonfire Night. People young and old will wrap up warm and head out to events across the county as schools, clubs, businesses and
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Screening could have saved my beloved wife's life
THE widower of a young Hampshire woman who died from a rare heart condition has stepped up his campaign to push for national testing for the devastating illness. Andy Reed wants compulsory screening for the fatal condition Sudden Adult Death Syndrome
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Financial boost for 'alternative vision' for community
TOWN chiefs have agreed to financially support a group who want to draw up an alternative vision for the future of Alresford. The town council agreed to work with the professional group, or community group as they are now known, in July, to help
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130,000 water meters installed across Hampshire
A LANDMARK scheme to install 500,000 water meters in Hampshire and the South has entered its next major phase. Southern Water has fitted more than 130,000 of the devices to homes in the county in just four years. Now engineers will be visiting
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Hotels on the market starting at £2.5m
TWO of Southampton’s best-known hotels have been put on the market with multi-million-pound price tags in a bid to attract deep-pocketed investors to the city. Estate agents Christie & Co are masterminding the sale of Southampton Park Hotel
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Killers ordered to pay back over £20k of drugs cash
MORE than £20,000 earned through selling drugs on the streets of Southampton must be paid back by a gang convicted of shooting dead a rival dealer. Jemmikai Orlebar Forbes, Pierre Lewis and Isaac Boateng have been ordered to pay a total of £21,732.08
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Saints picture archive: Mark Dennis gets stuck in against Spurs, Nov 1985
Saints defender goes in for a tackle in his side's clash with Tottenham at The Dell. Saints won 1-0 thanks to Dave Puckett's strike.
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VIDEO: 'Skulfie' choir hit high notes for charity
THEY may look scary but these Hampshire youngsters showcased their angelic voices in a bid to save lives. More than 40 children from the E-Minor Pop Academy took the selfie to a new level, transforming their faces into colourful skulls for a very
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Commuters face morning delays
THERE are delays on the roads this morning as drivers get back behind the wheel following the half-term break. On the M27, there are delays of up to 20 minutes between junctions 9 and 5 heading westbound. Meanwhile, motorists in Fareham are
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Long delays on the railways
RAIL passengers are facing long delays this morning due to problems on the network. Trains travelling between Eastleigh and Basingstoke are suffering delays of as much as 40 minutes due to signalling problems. Network Rail say they expect the
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Human remains found on cruise ship
The company dismantling the Costa Concordia cruise ship says workers have discovered human remains believed to be that of the last missing crew member. The Ship Recycling company said the remains were found today in a cabin on the ship's eighth
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Trophy dream over for brave Stags
AFC Totton exited the FA Trophy with heads held high after producing arguably their best performance of the season in a 2-1 first qualifying round defeat by Hereford United at the Testwood Stadium. Seldom will Totton dominate a game in the manner
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Ron turns thoughts to Europe for high-flying Saints
Ronald Koeman says his Saints side are relishing the high expectations their flying start to the season has brought, and believes they have a chance of playing European football next year. Saints made it three wins in a week as they fought out
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Body found in river due to be named
POLICE are today expected to named a woman whose body was found in a Hampshire river. They believe the body is that of a disabled woman who was last seen by the water’s edge. Specially trained water recovery officers were called into action
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Former Hampshire student in court over double murder
A British man has appeared in court in connection with the gruesome murders of two women - one of whom died six days before her body was discovered in a suitcase - in Hong Kong. Ex-Winchester College student Rurik George Caton Jutting, named in
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Diaper makes a winning return to Sholing
DAVE Diaper’s joy at kicking off his new Sholing managerial reign with an FA Trophy victory was diluted by confirmation that Dave Fear had left the club. Following the departure of team boss Mick Marsh, Diaper returned to the helm last Thursday
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Fireworks come early to Silverlake Stadium
THERE was no love lost – on or off the pitch – as Eastleigh extended their unbeaten home run to ten Vanarama Conference games with an explosive 3-2 win over Chester. November’s fireworks arrived early at the Silverlake as Spitfires skipper Dean
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Mysterious yellow liquid plagues tower block
IT’S a mysterious yellow liquid that wouldn’t look out of place in a horror film. But the ordeal is all too real for residents of one of Southampton’s biggest tower blocks, as the strange substance is seeping through their ceilings. Now they
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Man attacked in fake gun raid over drug deal claims
A MAN who smashed his way into a Hampshire flat armed with an imitation gun to beat those he believed were dealing drugs to his sister is behind bars. Prolific offender Perry Osbourne is today starting a six-and-a-half-years jail sentence after
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Major boost as company brings 100 new jobs to Hampshire
IT IS a major recruitment drive that will not only bring 100 new jobs to Hampshire but also ensure the county’s most frail and vulnerable are not forced from their homes. Healthcare business Carewatch is launching a major recruitment drive in the
