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Grimsby jinx strikes again for Eastleigh
THE Grimsby Town jinx struck again for Eastleigh this afternoon as they were edged 1-0 in the National League by last season’s nemesis at the Silverlake Stadium. Four times the Mariners beat the Spitfires last term, crushing their play-off dream
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Saints 0-1 Stoke City - in pictures
It has been a poor day at the office for Saints. Very poor. The second half was a lot better, with decent possession but in the end they barely troubled Stoke. • Saints v Stoke City - in pictures >> • Saints v Stoke City - match report
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Southampton 0-1 Stoke City: Saints' winning run ended
Saints’ unbeaten run came to a disappointing end as they were beaten 1-0 by Stoke at St Mary’s. • Saints v Stoke City - in pictures >> • Saints v Stoke City - as it happened >> • Saints v Stoke City - Graziano Pelle ban >>
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Home in New Forest costs '14 times average salary'
The New Forest is the most expensive National Park in the country to live. A home in the New Forest will cost a buyer almost double (94%) the average house price in the surrounding area. On average a property in one of the country's National
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Hampshire D-Day veteran honoured by French government for efforts during WW2
A D-DAY veteran from Hampshire has been honoured as a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) by the French government, for his efforts during the Second World War. Fred Sadler was a sapper in 84 Field Company Royal Engineers
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Fallen tree blocks main road
A FALLEN tree has blocked a main road in Hampshire this afternoon. It came down on the A31 at Ovington and is blocking the road's eastbound carriageway. The eastbound side of the road is currently closed between the B3404 Chapel Lane and the
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Former Saints boss in hospital
FORMER Saints manager Graeme Souness has been taken into hospital for treatment. The former Scotland midfielder is at a hospital in Bournemouth but it is not currently clear what he is receiving treatment for. The 62-year-old managed Saints
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Southampton 0 Stoke 1 - as it happened
4:58pm • Saints v Stoke City - in pictures >> • Saints v Stoke City - match report >> • Saints v Stoke
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Long delays on motorway after car flips on roof
MOTORISTS are facing long delays on a busy Hampshire motorway as it was closed following a "serious accident" that left one car lying on its roof. All three lanes of the M3 northbound were closed after the collision between the blue Peugeot, which
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This is what we need to bring our NHS into the 21st century
IN A strange way I am heartened by the decision by junior doctors to vote somewhat overwhelmingly in favour of the first strike action by medics in the history of the NHS. So enraged are the medics at Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s proposal to
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Line dancing classes to get you swinging
AMIGOS line dancing classes will get you swinging your partner round and round in a fun and relaxed environment. Held at Sarisbury Green Social Club, on Monday from 7.30-10pm, entry costs £5 each. Ring 01329 832024 for details.
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Flower arranging club's festive meeting
ASPIRING florists could join a Hampshire flower arranging club for a festive meeting on Tuesday. Meon Valley Flower Club will be holding their annual Christmas fayre plus arranging demonstrations at the Meon Hall in Meonstoke from 2pm.
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Chance to meet bobbies on the beat
BOBBIES will be out and about meeting people in the community in Totton, Hampshire, tomorrow. The Street Meet takes place from 10am until 10.30am in St Winifrid Church, Salisbury Road.
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Charity's 70th anniversary to be celebrated at cathedral
CHRISTIAN Aid’s 70th anniversary will be celebrated in Winchester Cathedral on Monday November 30 at 7.30pm. It will be addressed by Dr Rowan Williams, national chairman and former Archbishop of Canterbury. The Winchester community has been
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Surplus supermarket food to tackle food poverty in Hampshire
EXCESS supermarket stock which would otherwise be thrown away will be distributed to the poor under a new scheme. The FareShare programme launched by Hampshire County Council will see supermarkets and food manufacturers giving unwanted food to
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New restrictions to solve parking issues
NEW parking and waiting restrictions are set to come to a Hampshire village to solve car parking problems. It comes after residents in Shawford near Winchester called for more action to be taken on the issue As reported in the Daily Echo villagers
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Plans filed to expand Hampshire vets
A HAMPSHIRE veterinary surgery has submitted plans to expand into a new building for its consultation and waiting rooms. Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in Bunstead Barns off Poles Lane in Hursley has applied for planning permission for
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PICTURES: Daily Echo through the ages
ON MONDAY, November 21, 1955, Southern Newspapers’ new headquarters in Above Bar were officially opened by Admiral Earl Mountbatten of Burma. The gleaming white building rose imposingly above the street, ready to throw its doors open for business
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Record-breaking charity shoebox collection
A HAMPSHIRE Rotary club has thanked donors to its shoebox appeal after a record collection. Bishop's Waltham Rotary received 290 boxes of toys, toiletries and other goods for children in poverty. Bishop's Waltham chairman Peter Yeoman said:
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Homes raided in series of burglaries
BURGLARS have struck three times in the Chandler’s Ford area in recent days. Police are appealing for witnesses to the trio of raids. The first took place in Pine Road, between 8.15am and 1.15pm on Tuesday November 17, with the offenders kicking
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"Extremism not about religion" says Islamic society
THERE was a clear message of knowledge and unity as hundreds of people gathered at the University of Southampton. The University’s Islamic society welcomed people from all different faiths to join in prayers in a time of reflection. The group
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Eighty-year-old woman targeted in cruel landscape gardening con
A DOORSTEP conman posing as a landscape gardener targeted an 80-year-old woman and stole £130. The fraudster called at the woman’s home in Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, and asked for money, possibly after claiming to have carried out some work. He then
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Live blog - November 21, 2015
7:44pm PICTURES: Romsey's festive lights switch-on https://t.co/rjeQ65VfME https://t.co/mqbWeOmPAL — @
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Court rules woman can take daughter to city where Taliban killed 130
A WOMAN who claims her five-year-old daughter will be better off living in the Pakistan city where Taliban gunmen killed 130 children at a school than in Southampton has won a family court fight. The 40-year-old, who comes from Pakistan, had asked
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Hunt after man exposes himself to teenage girl
This is the face of a man being hunted after he exposed himself to a teenage girl in Hampshire. Police are appealing for information after the man indecently exposed himself on a path in Oakley Park, Fleet, at around 3.50pm on Wednesday, November
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Arrest after hunt across Hampshire following murder of woman
A man who police wanted to speak to after a woman was found dead has been arrested. Officers were called to Fairlop Avenue, Canvey Island, just before 5pm on Thursday, after reports of a serious assault. Kelly Pearce, 36, of North Avenue, Canvey
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Saints star sets city's hearts beating
HE HAS become the heartthrob of Southampton. Since his £8.8 million signing for Saints, Graziano Pellè has stolen the hearts of people across the city and quickly become the team’s poster boy and a female fans’ favourite. However, how long
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Row over cost of land delays massive housing estate
A CONTROVERSIAL new housing development planned for the Hampshire countryside is still locked in a row over the cost the of land. The 2,000-home scheme remains at the centre of a land value dispute after months of negotiations delayed the project
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Attempted murder trial latest: Former Saints player fell out with accused
FORMER Saints striker Leroy Whale fell out with alleged attempted murderess Cathy Bartlett over free tickets for the match against Chelsea at St Marys. Mr Whale told a jury yesterday at Winchester Crown Court that she had worked as his personal
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Jordy hopeful Saints can continue fine form against Stoke
JORDY Clasie insists that Saints have the belief to pick up where they left off before the international break. Ronald Koeman’s team are on an eight game unbeaten run in all competitions and Clasie reckons that they have the confidence to carry
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Koeman is officially the best
Ronald Koeman goes into today’s game against Stoke aiming to add to his start as the best Saints boss in the Premier League era. Koeman is one of just six men to have been in charge of Saints for 50 Premier League games, with victory over Sunderland
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HEROES: Pair rescued young boy from savage dog attack
TWO hero boys who saved a young lad from a vicious dog attack said the animals were pulling the youngster apart. Harry Redsull and William Hunter, both 13 and from Pitmore Road in Eastleigh, rushed to save Abil Chowdhury after two rottweilers pinned
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Paramedics rude to care staff, inquest hears
AN INQUEST has heard how 10 nursing homes in a Hampshire town told how they had faced unfriendly or unprofessional behaviour from paramedics towards their staff. This was revealed after a woman’s death sparked a major investigation by the authorities
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Sprinkles opens third ice cream parlour in Southampton
Sprinkles Gelato has continued to grow its ice cream empire in Southampton as it aims to be the number one for desserts in the city. With a soft opening of its new store in the High Street, Southampton, the ice cream parlour has once again celebrated
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Burglars hunted after spree of thefts from homes
THIEVES are being hunted after a string of day time burglaries and making off with thousands of pounds. Three homes have been broken into in the Chandler's Ford area this week and now police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The