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Evergreen Southampton AC president wins gold, silver and bronze
SOUTHAMPTON AC president Mary Axtell won a complete set of gold, silver and bronze medals for over-75 women at the European Masters Athletics Championships in Copenhagen. Axtell's treasure hunt started with 100 metres bronze. That was the former
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Sutton next up in challenging August for Eastleigh
THREE days into the new season and Eastleigh manager Richard Hill is still staggered at what a tough set of cards his side have been dealt in August. They drew 0-0 on an unfamiliar 3G pitch at Bromley on Saturday and, starting with tomorrow's home
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Store now selling 'UK's biggest sausage roll' - and it has as many calories as 12 packets of crisps
THE "largest sausage roll in the UK" is now on sale in a Hampshire's Morrisons store, and it will set you back just £1. The foot-long pastry weighs nearly half a kilogram and is double the length and four times the weight of some high street competitors
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Event spectators 'blocking residents' driveways by parking badly'
SPECTATORS attending events in a Hampshire field have been accused of causing problems for locals by parking badly.Members of New Milton Town Council were told that driveways were being blocked by people leaving their vehicles in a service road near Fawcetts
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Van Dijk submits transfer request
Virgil van Dijk is understood to have handed in a transfer request at Saints. The Dutch defender is believed to have taken the step to try and push through a summer move away from St Mary’s. READ: 'I feel I have no alternative' - Virgil
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Cash and jewellery stolen in burglary
POLICE have launched a hunt for the person who stole cash, jewellery, a camera and a tablet from a Hampshire home.The burglar broke in through the rear of a property in Shaftesbury Avenue, Chandler's Ford, before making off with the items.The incident
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Buildings set to be demolished and replaced with 27 homes
PLANS to build new homes in Fair Oak have been given the go-ahead. Planning officers have granted permission to build 27 new homes and parking on land between Mortimers Lane and Knowle Lane following the demolition of existing buildings. The
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Biker killed in crash on Hampshire race circuit
TRIBUTES have been paid to a biker who died after a crash at a Hampshire race circuit. Mark Fincham was involved in a two-machine accident during a race in the Pirelli National Superstock 1000 at Thruxton Circuit on Sunday – part of the weekend
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PHOTOS: Sholing Girls' School through the years - in pictures
THEY were the teams who represented a girls’ school in various sports for more than two decades.Ruth Neary, a retired teacher from what was Sholing Girls’ School has been in touch with the Daily Echo to share some of the pictures she accumulated through
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Feeding apples to New Forest ponies could kill them, visitors warned
VILLAGERS and visitors to the New Forest are being urged not to leave apples out for ponies.The New Forest Verderers have spoken out after two buckets containing fruit were spotted on Bramshaw Golf Course.Eating large quantities of apples can result in
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Album Usual Alias to give hospital charity a boost
IS that your real name or is it an alias? Southampton-born singer songwriter Lee Desty was once jokingly asked that question by a top BBC TV executive - an exchange he never forgot.It inspired the title of his latest album of 17 original folk pop songs
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Costellos on Sherlocks bill
SOUTHAMPTON indie rockers Costellos are to re-unite with South Yorkshire rising stars The Sherlocks more than two years after they first appeared together. Frontman George Dummett, guitarist Keiren Pearce, bassist Kieran Wilson and drummer Tomi
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REVIEW: Coriolanus, Titchfield Festival Theatre
CoriolanusTitchfield Festival TheatreThe Great Barn, Titchfield.This is an interesting choice of play for TFT, being one of the most overtly political in the Shakespeare canon, and so not often performed, particularly by amateurs. But it has many merits
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Tree splits and crashes onto kennels at animal rehoming centre
A SOUTHAMPTON animal rescue centre had a close call after high winds saw a tree come crashing down onto one of the kennels. Second Chance Animal Rescue, based near Swaythling, saw one of its trees split down the middle, landing on the kennels that
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Small Faces show in Mayflower date
THE Small Faces musical sensation will tour the UK on its third major outing this autumn, visiting Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre on October 27 and 28.Written and directed by the award-winning actress Carol Harrison, All Or Nothing tells the electrifying
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'Wonderful and popular' University of Southampton chancellor dies
THE Chancellor of Southampton University has died. University of Southampton President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Christopher Snowden, has paid tribute to Dame Helen Alexander following the announcement of her death. Dame Helen, who
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Feature: What you need to know about getting a garden allotment
As National Allotments Week approaches, the National Allotment Society offers advice on how to get a plot and what you need to think about.Allotments have long been the must-haves of the eco-conscious, health-aware generation keen to get back to nature
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Culture on show at Southampton City Art Gallery
HUNDREDS flocked to Southampton’s City Art Gallery for an exhibition of culture and performances. Bringing together the traditions of Southern India and the Caribbean to Hampshire, Saturday’s event was part of a three-month tour by the Isle of
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Warm-up party at city pub for Southampton Pride
PLANS for the official Southampton Pride Warm Up Party have been announced.Held at The Brook in Portswood on Saturday August 19, Abba Fever will help get partygoers in the mood for the annual festival.It takes place between 8pm and 1am.As previously reported
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PHOTOS: Remember when Eastleigh played a vital part in the gaming industry?
WHEN the video game industry began reaching homes, Hampshire played a vital role. In the early 1990s, Nintendo handled their pricing, distribution, and even a helpline from Eastleigh. Those working in the call centre were trained for two months
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PHOTOS: Remember when Brockenhurst Carnival was swamped by Hurricane Charley?
THE New Forest was swamped after being hit by Hurricane Charley – but it failed to dampen the spirits of the villagers. Brockenhurst Carnival procession went ahead as usual on August 25, 1986, despite the torrential bank holiday downpour. First
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Concern grows for missing pensioner
POLICE launched a search after a pensioner went missing for his Hampshire. Henry Raison, 68, had not been seen since 6.30pm on Sunday and it is believed he may not have taken medication he needs. Police say he left his home address in Sea View
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Motorbike rider dies after crash at Hampshire circuit
A MOTORBIKE racer has been killed after a crash in an event at a Hampshire course, organisers have confirmed. READ: Tributes paid to biker who died after crash on Hampshire race circuit >>> Mark Fincham was involved in a two-machine
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Dickinson blasts Lymington back to the top of the Southern Premier League
Lymington are back are the top of the ECB British Gas Southern Premier League.They have opened up a three-point lead over South Wilts after Hampshire prospect Calvin Dickinson blasted them to a seven-wicket win over St Cross Symondians at the Green Jackets
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Revealed: Plans to build 350 homes in Hampshire countryside
MORE than 350 homes could be built in the Hampshire countryside if a scheme is approved this week. But but council planners have sided with scores of locals and marked it for refusal. The new 365-home estate is proposed for Thorn Hill, a site
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New laws will force social media firms to delete information
Social media firms will be required to delete information on children and adults when asked under new laws aimed at giving people a greater "right to be forgotten" online. The Data Protection Bill will make it simpler for people to control how
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Bashley stun leaders to rekindle their own Southern Premier League title hopes
Michael Porter hit an unbeaten 60 as Bashley (Rydal) bowled South Wilts off the top of the Southern Premier League with a five-wicket victory – and rekindled their own title hopes in the process.A month ago after two batting calamities against Burridge
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Commuters set to face 'range of roadworks' on M27 this week
COMMUTERS are set to see a range of works to a major Hampshire motorway throughout next week.The M27 is undergoing works from signage and road markings to street lighting and surveys.From junction five at Eastleigh, signage works will continue, with wide
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New £24million bypass could be built by 2019
PLANS for a multi-million pound bypass in Hampshire have taken a huge a step forward. The planning application for the long-awaited Botley bypass, which is estimated to cost £24 million, has been submitted. The works for the scheme which aims
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Controversial plans for store's late-night alcohol licence are approved
A CONTROVERSIAL plan for a major supermarket in Winchester to have a late night alcohol license has been approved. Tesco made an bid to sell alcohol from 7am to 11pm on Monday to Sunday at a new store on the High Street. The store, in premises
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PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Saints-mad schoolchildren visit club's training ground
IT WAS a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a group of Saints-mad schoolchildren. Thirty pupils from Newlands Primary School in Millbrook swapped their regular PE lesson for a surprise trip to Southampton FC’s Staplewood training ground, for a
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Photo of the day: Sparklers in Southampton
TODAY'S photo of the day is truly spectacular! Daily Echo Camera Club member Rafal Burda took this incredible picture in Woolston, Southampton. To get involved with the club visit www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub.
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THE VERDICT: Saints make pre-season progress
Progress is what Mauricio Pellegrino wanted to see in Saints’ final pre-season friendly against Sevilla, and progress is what he got. Indeed, it was not only progress in the context of pre-season, but progress as the game went along as well.
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Pellegrino: Saints 'ambitious' in transfer market
Mauricio Pellegrino insists Saints remain ambitious in their desire to improve the squad. Saints have so far only completed one summer deal with the £5m capture of young Polish centre half Jan Bednarek. Pellegrino has already revealed that
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Camera Club Competition: Here's how you can vote
HUNDREDS of photos have been entered for the Daily Echo's first Camera Club competition, but it's nearly time to announce the winner. From those hundreds, we've selected 20 of our favourites – 15 of which are pictured today – which stood out the
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Woman set to open world's first pug pub in Hampshire
A HAMPSHIRE woman is set to host the world’s first ever pop-up pug pub.Devida Bushrod, 39, of Fareham, has finally seen an end to her venue search to open the first pop-up site for pugs and their owners to enjoy a drink.The idea is all to raise money
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READER LETTER: Tram link from Southampton to Romsey would be a farce
A tram link to Southampton – what for? We already have a good rail link to this area. Marchwood has a rail track and station, but no passenger trains. Why not improve the existing rail and bus transport services, and whilst their at it reinstate
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Community group could close if 500 per cent rent rise is approved
A HAMPSHIRE community facility used by a pre-school and other organisations could close if plans for a massive rent rise are approved. The annual cost of renting Hounsdown Hall in Hounsdown Avenue, Totton, is set to increase almost five-fold under
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'Tremendous achievement' of reducing child arrests is hailed by campaigners
ARRESTS of children in Hampshire have dropped significantly, according to new figures released by a national charity. Statistics released today by the Howard League for Penal Reform, show a 79 per cent fall in the last six years.Data revealed that officers
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Britain's Got Talent is coming to Southampton - here's what you need to know
ONE OF Britain’s biggest talent shows will be descending on Southampton this month. Britain’s Got Talent trawls the UK in search for the latest star, and it will be arriving at Westquay shopping centre next Monday. Thousands of singers, dancers
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Thousands given to improve health of Southampton residents
THOUSANDS of pounds has been handed out to organisations across Southampton looking to give residents healthier lives.Southampton Healthy Living (SHL) Community Funding Programme has awarded 11 organisations a share of £68,000 in a bid to ensure in a
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PHOTOS: Dozens of festering piles of rubbish dumped in Southampton neighbourhood
ROTTING piles of household and garden waste have been dumped at the end of a residential street in Southampton more than 75 times in the last six months. Damaged fridges and freezers, a for sale sign and mouldy mattresses were also among the heap
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Police called after travellers reported in Southampton
POLICE are investigating after travellers were reportedly spotted in Southampton. Residents said between 15 and 20 caravans attempted to pitch up and tried to gain access to both the Homebase and Tenpin Bowling car parks in Millbrook. One member
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Pellegrino insists Saints team not yet set
Mauricio Pellegrino will make a final decision on his team for the opening Premier League game against Swansea when he has seen which players are ‘mentally prepared’ for the start of the season. Saints signed off their pre-season campaign with
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Southampton man reveals heartbreaking story of wife's death as her final wish is fulfilled
A SOUTHAMPTON man has told the heartbreaking story of how he lost his wife to cancer as one of her last wishes was fulfilled by seeing her garden transformed. Antonio Jordan opened up to TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh after he lost his wife Shelley-Ann
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PHOTOS: Hampshire pub set to close - but campaigners aren't giving up
VILLAGERS are celebrating a breakthrough in their campaign to buy a Hampshire pub and save it from closure. The landlord of the Wheel Inn at Pennington has agreed to stay on for another month, giving locals more time to finalise their plans and