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CRICKET: Double injury blow for Hampshire
HAMPSHIRE have received a double injury blow with Reece Topley and Brad Taylor set for extended spells on the sidelines. Topley has received another injury setback after being diagnosed with a stress fracture of the back for the fourth time in
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CRICKET: Hants stun Middlesex in front of bumper Lord's crowd
Rilee Rossouw bounced back from a blow on the helmet on his Lord’s debut as Hampshire stunned a 20,000 crowd cruising to a comfortable win at the home of cricket. In pursuit of a modest Middlesex total of 136 all out, Hampshire cantered to victory
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Heartbreak for England Women in semi-final
England Women suffered heartbreak as goals either side of half-time saw them knocked out of the European Championship. Hosts Netherlands secured their place in Sunday’s final with a 3-0 win that capitalised on England’s errors. Despite an even
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PHOTOS: Revellers queue for hours as music festival gets off to a muddy start
THOUSANDS of people packed through the gates of a Hampshire festival to see folk superstar KT Tunstall and rock legends 10cc. Katy Sang classics from her recently released fifth full-length studio album Kin alongside classics from the back catalogue
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PHOTOS: Fire crews race to kitchen blaze
Fire crews had to race to property near Romsey after a first floor kitchen was discovered ablaze. Two engines from Romsey fire station rushed to the property on Butlers Close near Lockerley just before 3pm this afternoon. Two hose reels and
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Police hunting for bikers riding dangerously in park
POLICE have launched a hunt for bikers putting people in danger in a Southampton park.Two off-road motorbikes and a quad bike were being ridden antisocially in Green Park, Millbrook, causing damage to the park between 6pm and 8.07pm on Tuesday.The bikers
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Eastleigh boss Hill: We've got the toughest start in the league
RICHARD Hill believes Eastleigh have landed the toughest start in the Vanarama National League. Following Saturday's (3pm) opener on Bromley's new 3G pitch, the Spitfires entertain Sutton (Tuesday, 7.45pm) and Dagenham & Redbridge in the space
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Tyro's 50th anniversary tournament shelved....due to lack of support
THIS month’s celebration tournament to mark 50 years of the Southampton & District Tyro League has been postponed – due to lack of support. The esteemed youth league that produced such talent as Andrew Surman, Danny Ings and Francis Benali
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UPDATE: Broken down van causes long delays on Hampshire motorway
DRIVERS faced long delays on a Hampshire motorway due to a broken down vehicle blocking the outside lane. Queues began building at junction 11 for Winchester on the M3 shortly before 4pm due to the blockage on the southbound carriageway. Delays
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Woman taken to hospital after crash in Southampton
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after being trapped in her vehicle following a crash. Emergency services rushed to the scene at Green Lane in Southampton at 12:25pm after the woman suddenly came off the highway and crashed into railings.Two crews from
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Former Disney boss completes takeover of Saints' south coast rivals Pompey
FORMER Disney chief executive Michael Eisner has completed his takeover of Saints' south coast rivals Portsmouth.The Tornante Company, headed by Eisner, had been conducting its due diligence since May but has now finalised a deal to purchase the Sky
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Schoolgirl to make West End debut in School of Rock: The Musical
A SCHOOLGIRL from Ringwood is making her West End debut in School of Rock: The Musical - and she got to meet an inspirational band before the tour begun.Eliza Cowdery, who trains at Swish of the Curtain Theatre School, plays Katie in the latest theatre
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Winchester City's new striker is horrible to play against!
PERSISTENCE has paid off for Winchester City with the signing of Pat Cox from Farnborough. The powerful forward has put pen to paper for the Evo-Stik South West club after what manager Craig Davis described as “protracted negotiations.” “It
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UPDATE AND PHOTOS: Man fighting for life after being crushed by tree
A MAN is fighting for life after being crushed by a tree. Emergency services rushed to the scene at Dibden Golf Centre following the incident and pictures show firefighters and the air ambulance at the scene. A spokesperson for South Central
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UPDATE: Van driver injured in A31 crash
MOTORISTS faced delays after a crash on a major Hampshire road. The incident happened at about 11.30am on the A31 westbound between Stoney Cross and junction one at the M27. A white van is believed to have driven off the road onto the embankment
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A PERFECTLY COMPETENT NEW SUV
Vauxhall Crossland XVauxhall takes on strong-selling supermini-based SUVs more credibly with this Crossland X model. Jonathan Crouch takes a family drive in one.Ten Second ReviewVauxhall is getting serious about every area of the small SUV sector. Proof
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RUGGEDNESS TO THE MAX
Isuzu D-Max (2012 – 2017)By Jonathan CrouchModels Covered4dr pick-up (2.5 diesel [Single Cab 2WD & 4WD / Extended Cab 4WD / Double Cab 4WD])IntroductionWhen Isuzu replaced its aging Rodeo pick-up with this much more modern D-Max model in 2012, it finally
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A LEAP FORWARD FOR HYBRID VEHICLES
Hyundai IONIQCOMBINING THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDSHyundai gets serious about hybrid and electric power with the IONIQ range. Jonathan Crouch checks out what's on offer.Ten Second ReviewWe think that the IONIQ is the most impressive car that Hyundai has
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Sholing boss: £100,000 super grant will be spent on facilities - not the team
DAVE Diaper has no problem with Sholing being touted as favourites for the Sydenhams Premier title. But he was swift to point out that the Boatmen won’t be throwing money around like confetti after landing a £100,000 super grant from FA sponsors
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Motorways may be covered by tunnels in bid to cut pollution
Large "tunnels" covering stretches of motorway to protect locals from dangerous levels of pollution are being considered by Highways England. The agency said in its latest air quality strategy that it is exploring the possibility of building physical
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Revealed: Five ways you can stop heartburn striking this summer
Acid indigestion's usually thought of as a festive health hazard, with all the rich grub, boozy parties and dashing around the season brings. But heartburn, as it's also known, can strike in the summer too - and some of the potential triggers might
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Emergency services called as man falls into River Itchen
EMERGENCY services rushed to Winchester to rescue a man in the river. Firefighters were called to Wales Street at around 1.50am to rescue a man in the River Itchen. However, when the crews from Winchester and Redbridge arrived to the scene
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UPDATE: Hole appears in busy Hampshire motorway (and police are looking into it...)
A HOLE appeared in the road on a busy Hampshire motorway this morning. Delays were building on the M27 eastbound between junctions one and two after the hole appeared in lane one. #M27 eastbound - A hole has appeared in lane 1 between
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Iconic Southampton pub which has seen Oasis and Ed Sheeran perform is saved
IT’S one of the most iconic small music venues in the country which has seen the likes of Oasis, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, The Libertines and Radiohead take to its stage. However, the Joiners in St Mary’s Street has had to seek the public’s help after
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Council asking for your help with "tough" budget decisions
HAMPSHIRE residents are being asked to help the county council make “extremely tough” decisions as it struggles to balance its books. The cash-strapped authority is seeking views on which services should be protected as it heads for a budget black
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City ranked among best for finding work
WINCHESTER is among the best cities and towns in the UK for finding work according to new figures. A UK job market report by Adzuna, which is a search engine for job adverts, revealed that Winchester has 0.12 job seekers per job and is the fifth
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PHOTOS: Taser fired after violence breaks out in high street
POLICE had to fire off a Taser after an officer was assaulted in a late-night attack. A 19-year-old committed criminal damage and assaulted the police officer in Eastleigh High Street on Tuesday (August 1). A Taser was also discharged during
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Isaac Newton’s apple tree seeds take root in Hampshire
IT IS one of the greatest ‘eureka’ moments in the history of science. The falling apple that hit Sir Isaac Newton on the head is said to have inspired his theories of gravity. Now, seeds from that same apple tree have taken root at Winchester
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Hampshire festival ranked one of the UK's best for value for money
A HAMPSHIRE music festival has been rated the sixth most affordable in the country by a price comparison website. Figures from Go Compare found that Winchester’s Boomtown event ranks alongside Reading, Leeds and Glastonbury as the events which
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Decking firm shows steely determination
A RINGWOOD-FOUNDED company shaping Britain’s skyline has been praised by an MP for its contribution to the UK’s manufacturing industry. MP Robert Syms spoke as he toured the headquarters of SMD Ltd, one of only a handful of British firms to design
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Pre-school celebrates 'outstanding' review ahead of management change
A HAMPSHIRE pre-school is celebrating an outstanding Ofsted inspection as it prepares to welcome a new management team.The Poppies Pre-school in Chandler’s Ford has been rated outstanding by Ofsted for the second time in a row, the highest rating possible
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Family finally celebrates graduation after plane problems
THE Hampshire dad who missed his son’s graduation after being denied boarding a plane has been given a second chance to celebrate the “once-in-a-lifetime experience.”As previously reported by the Daily Echo, David Podger was left at Southampton Airport
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‘Small number’ of combustible cladding cases found
ONLY a “very small number” of council-owned buildings contain combustible cladding, civic chiefs say.Following the devastating disaster at Grenfell Tower in London, which claimed the lives of at least 50 people, a detailed assessments of cladding materials
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Southampton scientists helping to deliver knock-out blow to multiple cancers
TARGETING healthy cells that have been hijacked by cancer could help treat many different types of the disease, according to research by scientists at the University of Southampton. Funded by Cancer Research UK and published in the Journal of the National
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Southampton businesses encouraged to support breastfeeding mums
VENUES across Southampton are being encouraged to support breastfeeding mums. Health bosses are encouraging businesses to sign up to the Southampton’s Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme in a bid to support those mums who have decided to breast feed their babies
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Woman jailed after stealing nearly a dozen packs of cheese and bacon
A WOMAN who stoles packs of bacon, 11 packets of Cathedral City cheese and a foot pedicure machine has been sent to jail. Emma McIndoe, of Andrew Lane, New Milton, pleaded guilty to multiple offences as she appeared at Southampton Magistrates’
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Man who tampered with car just two days after prison release is jailed again
A MAN has been sent back to prison after committing a crime just two days after being released. James Robert Attwood, 35, of Ellwood Avenue, Thornhill, pleaded guilty to tampering with a Mercedes and a Vauxhall Astra with the intent to steal the
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Pellegrino sticks to his guns over van Dijk
Mauricio Pellegrino’s problems continue to mount up ahead of the new season with Saints beaten 4-0 at home to Augsburg while the new manager continues to insist Virgil van Dijk will not be sold. The saga surrounding the Dutch defender is overshadowing
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THE VERDICT: Saints need clarity
Not all difficult situations have to lead to disastrous outcomes. Turning a negative into a positive can be easier said than done on occasion, but Saints know they have to be go-ahead and upbeat as they look ahead to the season. However
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New mental health support group comes to Southampton
A NEW mental health support group has opened in Southampton. Rethink Mentall Illness offers help and advice for those caring for someone affected by mental illness. The Rethink STePS (Stronger Together Peer Support) Carers Group will provide
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Student robbed lover in Southampton alleyway
A STUDENT bricklayer forced his lover to hand over his phone in an alleyway by grabbing him by the throat. Jay Hales pleaded guilty to stealing an old college friend’s iPhone before lying to police, pretending the robbery had never happened.
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Town’s ‘Berlin Wall’ to make way for flats
MULTI-MILLION pound plans to tear down Fareham’s “Berlin Wall” in order to build new affordable homes have been unveiled. Fareham Borough Council will spend £2.85m on redeveloping the former Hampshire Rose pub site on Highlands Road in Fareham
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Colleagues of man who died of asbestosis urged to come forward
FORMER workmates of a Hampshire man who died of an asbestos-related illness are being urged to come forward.Brian Tiley of Eastleigh worked at the local British Rail works as a Coppersmith and then at Vosper Thorneycroft in Southampton amongst other firms
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Retirement home comes to the aid of children's hospice
UNWANTED furniture, clothes and electrical items have been sent to a children’s hospice.Renaissance Retirement, based in Ringwood, has teamed up with national move company, House to Home, to deliver all its customers’ unwanted books, DVDs and other goods
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Retirees raise thousands with charity single
HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised by residents of a Hampshire retirement home after they released their own single. Made in a recording studio in Eastleigh, retirees of Grove Place, near Romsey, collected £500 for the Alzheimer’s Society by selling
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Schoolgirl planning sponsored cycle ride after watching sick brother suffer
SHE admires the way he always smiles through the pain, and is proud to be his big sister. Hampshire schoolgirl Kevita Longley is preparing to complete a sponsored cycle ride after watching her younger brother struggle to cope with a distressing
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Warning that parking charges will lead to hospital staff exodus
A UNION says Winchester’s main hospital will lose staff because of the clampdown on parking on site. Some medical staff at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital have been told to use the park and ride on the edge of the city, several miles from the
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Hampshire man to take part in gruelling round-the-world yacht race
A HAMPSHIRE man is about to set off on gruelling yacht race around the world to help raise money for charity.John Vearncombe will take to the seas in the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race.Mr Vearncombe, 53, a stepfather-of-two from Swanmore,
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Stealing vodka, perfume and a games console: Court round-up
THESE cases were recently heard at Southampton Magistrates’ Court:John Daniel Collins, 28, of International Way, Southampton. Found guilty of making threats during a phone call. Community order made and ordered to carry out 80 hours unpaid work. Ordered
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Man rescued in the Solent after being spotted by Red Jet
A MAN had to be pulled out of the water and rushed to hospital after being blown out of his boat in choppy Solent seas.Spotted by his red and yellow life-jacket, a cross-Solent Red Jet called the UK Coastguard to launch an emergency rescue this afternoon.Southampton
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Mike Osman Trumped: Parody of the President to premiere at Mayflower Theatre in December
FROM Millbrook to the White House, Donald Trump's election has changed the life of one of Southampton's own stars. Mike Osman, who still lives just minutes from where he grew up in the city, has gone global with his parody of the President, appearing
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Police identify woman after unusual photo appeal goes viral
An unusual photograph of a woman sticking out her tongue was released by police as part of an urgent appeal to trace her. It is not know where the woman is from, but North Yorkshire Police urged as many people around the country as possible to
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Mum's racist attacks forced neighbour to flee home
A WOMAN has been forced to flee her Southampton home after being racially abused by her neighbour. Melissa Bowers was left “scared to leave her home” following a number of slurs from neighbour Michelle Moody. Southampton Magistrates’ Court
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Man charged with kidnap and sexual assault after woman gets in 'fake taxi' in Southampton
***Elvis Williams charged with kidnap and sexual assault is found not guilty*** A MAN has been charged after a woman allegedly got into a 'fake taxi' in Southampton before being sexually assaulted. The 30-year-old woman from Fareham got into
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CCTV: Police release photos of masked gunman after robbery at convenience store
THIS is the masked gunman who threatened a shop worker at a Hampshire convenience store in a terrifying robbery. Police rushed to the Co-op store on St Vigor Way, Colden Common after being alerted to reports of a man carrying a black gun making
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UPDATE: Critically-ill man rushed to Southampton hospital after attack
A MAN is critically ill at Southampton General Hospital after being found unconscious with serious facial injuries. The man was discovered to have a bleed to the brain and fractures to his skull, facial bones and ribs. Police were called at