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SAILING: Alex Thomson's one of many Hampshire sailors racing the Fastnet
Alex Thomson will be aiming to continue his excellent year when he takes part in his second Rolex Fastnet Race on Sunday. Gosport-based Thomson finished second at the Vendee Globe in January, securing the 24-hour solo world distance record.
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CRICKET: Hants crash to third successive home defeat - despite Bailey's best
GEORGE Bailey hit the highest T20 score of his career - but could not stop Hampshire sliding to a third successive home defeat. The Australian’s unbeaten 89 surpassed last season’s 76 against Hampshire for Middlesex as his career-best in the shortest
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FEATURE: Getting to know Mauricio Pellegrino
Mauricio Pellegrino is a battler. From playing in the streets of rural Argentina he channelled an innate desire to improve to fight his way to the top of professional football, firstly as a player, and now as a manager. It is here he finds perhaps
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Train delays after children play on lines
TRAINS experienced a disruption this evening after children were on the lines. South West Trains services were disrupted between Sway and New Milton shortly between 6:30pm and 7:30pm after children were found playing on the railway lines. All
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Man rushed to hospital after 'medical emergency' at McDonald's
A MAN was rushed to hospital after a “medical emergency” at a fast-food restaurant in Hampshire today. An ambulance was called to McDonald’s in St George's Street, Winchester this afternoon. Witnesses saw the man being taken out of the fast-food
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Targett signs new Saints deal
SAINTS academy graduate Matt Targett has signed a new five-year contract with the Premier League club. The 21-year-old defender missed the majority of the 2016-17 campaign, in which Saints finished eighth, due to a hamstring injury but has impressed
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Second crash on A35 causes delays of more than half and hour
Drivers faced more delays on the A35 after a second crash on the road today. Queues of more than half an hour built up following the accident at around 6pm near Holmsley Tea Rooms, on the westbound carriageway. It comes after police had to
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Don't miss your 20-page Saints season preview in today's Daily Echo
Don’t miss Saturday's Daily Echo for a great 20-page special previewing Saints’ forthcoming 2017/18 Premier League season. Included inside will be: Chief sports writer Adam Leitch's assessment of Saints’ prospects and he asks what is considered
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Watches worth more than £20,000 stolen in burglary
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after 'high value' watches worth more than £20,000 were stolen from a New Forest home. The 'rare' Hublot Alinghi King Power watch and a Yacht Crew Vava watch were taken after thieves smashed a window into the
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Crash causes 15 miles queues on Hampshire motorways
DRIVERS faced 15-mile queues on Hampshire's motorways today following a crash. The crash on the M3 northbound at around 10am this morning caused queues into the early afternon, with delays between junction 9 for Winnall and junction 2 of the M27
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Revealed: The 'embarrassing' ways British tourists make themselves understood on holiday
Almost half of British holidaymakers are embarrassed at not being able to speak the language in a foreign country, according to a poll.It suggests that a significant proportion of those who holiday overseas have felt guilty asking others if they speak
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Saints team up with The Big Issue to offer job opportunities
SAINTS have teamed up with The Big Issue to offer employment opportunities to those battling poverty.The club has formed a partnership with the magazine which offers vulnerable people a way to earn a living and get back on their feet.Vendors of The Big
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PHOTOS: The Hampshire hospital built to house nation’s war wounded
IT WAS one of the country’s most impressive buildings, with lush green space and sumptuous views.In it’s full glory the former Royal Victoria Military Hospital was the longest building in the world, measuring a quarter of a mile and capable of accommodating
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Stage is set for summer of fun in Southampton
MADE from three and a half tonnes of timber, and part of a £100,000 programme to bring the city centre alive this summer, the stage for a month-long series of events is set.The flat pack mobile pavilion is part of the Guildhall Square’s August programme
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REVEALED: Southampton hospital trust ranked among best for research
SOUTHAMPTON hospital is one of the top in the country at carrying out research, new figures have revealed.The data shows that University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is among the top five performers in the country for the number of
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New patisserie creates 20 jobs
A NEW patisserie will open in Hampshire today creating 20 jobs. The new outlet will be in the location where Maison Blanc was located previously on Winchester High Street. That closed in March, but now Patisserie Valerie, which has more than
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Southampton council to receive millions to tackle polluted roads
CIVIC chiefs are set to receive millions of pounds of funding to tackle some of the most polluted roads in the county.The funding from the government will allow Southampton City Council to tackle roadside nitrous oxide concentrations around three roads
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'Disgusting' Southampton courier distributed indecent images of children
A “DISGUSTING” Southampton courier who poses a risk to children has been jailed. Graham Williams admitted 14 charges including possessing indecent images of children and distributing them. The 30-year-old was described as being “in denial”
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Golf day raises thousands for hospital unit
A GOLF day raised thousands of pounds for a specialist hospital department. Held at Romsey Golf Club, 32 keen golfers attended the event to raise awareness of cystic fibrosis. An additional 50 people also attended a disco, barbecue and raffle
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Picturesque bike ride for a good cause
FUNDRAISERS are being urged to saddle up for a charity bike ride in aid of heart patients. Families, keen amateur riders and a team from event sponsor Trimline are among those set to join in The Heartbeat Cycle Ride in Romsey on Sunday, September
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Greenkeeper fighting for life after being hit by falling tree at golf course
A MAN was fighting for his life in hospital last night after being struck by a falling tree on a Hampshire golf course. The casualty – a greenkeeper at Dibden Golf Centre – was operating a ride-on mower on the 18-hole course when the huge tree
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Transport secretary says Southampton port 'crucial to long-term growth'
THE Secretary of State for Transport has called the Port of Southampton “crucial to long-term growth” during a visit to the city docks.Chris Grayling MP was given an insight into the workings of the Southampton port yesterday, which is ranked as number
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New cruise ship coming to Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON Port has received a massive boost after a major cruise company announced it is coming to the city.Thomson Cruises’ ship Tui Discovery will homeport in Southampton port for the first time next year as part of its 2018 programme.The 35,000-tonne
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Playgroup rated 'outstanding' by inspectors
TEACHERS at a Hampshire nursery are celebrating after Ofsted gave them an “outstanding” grade. The staff at Parkview Playgroup in Chandler’s Ford were told they were “outstanding” across the board.It comes just months after they were told in a previous
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Pellegrino targets new signings
Mauricio Pellegrino is aiming for at least one new signing to freshen up his Saints squad. With the new Premier League season little over a week away, Saints have so far only recruited £5m Polish centre half Jan Bednarek this summer. Rather
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Wickham weekender under way
STAR acts Seth Lakeman and The Levellers are set to grace the stage at Wickham Festival this weekend.Ticket sales have soared for the family friendly festival where Eliza Carthy, 10CC, Show of Hands and The Selecter are also on the bill. Perennial festival
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WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND: Our pick of the top ten things to do in Hampshire
SUMMER is hotting up and the list of events and attractions in Hampshire is at an all time high. Here's our top tips of ten ways to treat the family to a day out this weekend... (1) At Marwell Zoo... MARWELL has become the first UK zoo
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Boomtown less than a week away
THE son of a reggae legend, celebrated rappers and some hip hop favourites will all appear on the bill at this year’s Boomtown Fair, which gets under way on Thursday.Joining 2 Tone ska legends The Specials are hip hop pioneers Cypress Hill, world infused