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Stories for 6 July 2005

Basingstoke Sport

Dinghy sailor set to make a splash

A TEENAGE dinghy sailor from Basingstoke is on course for two impressive milestones as he prepares to represent Great Britain in the World and European Championships.  more...

Bison sign top defenceman

THE Basingstoke Bison this week snapped up another great young British talent in defenceman Shane Moore.  more...

Eastleigh News

Making song and dance of the blackout

EASTLEIGH Borough Youth Theatre will be paying a fitting tribute to the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.  more...

Pool roof donations are handed back

CASH collected to put a roof over an Eastleigh outdoor swimming pool has been handed back to the community.  more...

Echowinchester News

Students voicing opinions

WINCHESTER pupils are learning how to make their voices heard in a pilot scheme between the city council, Kings' School and the youth service.  more...

Farehamandgosport News

Up the creek for annual raft race

FAREHAM fundraisers are gearing up to hold their annual raft race extravaganza this weekend.  more...

Sea maritime history at museum

A FASCINATING exhibition celebrating Fareham's maritime heritage has opened at the Westbury Manor Museum.  more...

Forestandwaterside News

Forest hunters back High Court legal challenge

HUNT enthusiasts from the New Forest were among those who made the trip to London to give moral support to the Countryside Alliance as it began a High Court challenge to make hunting with dogs legal again.  more...

Air quality plans to be drawn up

ACTION plans are being drawn up in a bid to improve air quality in polluted parts of the New Forest.  more...

Southampton Leisure

Much Ado about wartime Britain

TO mark the 60th anniversary of VE Day, Shakespeare's classic battle of the sexes, Much Ado About Nothing, is set at the end of the Second World War in an inventive interpretation of the enduring comedy at Portchester Castle on July 14.  more...

Autumn glow of laughter at Anvil

GRAB a hankie because some of the biggest name stand-up comedians are coming to The Anvil in Basingstoke later this year.  more...

Review - Count on The Count for great performances

The story of jealousy and revenge set in 19th century France and Italy is done full justice by this outdoor production.  more...

Southampton News

Pupils bow out with a Holiday

THE oldest pupils at Blackfield Junior School are leaving on a high before starting senior school in September.  more...

Up the creek for annual raft race

FAREHAM fundraisers are gearing up to hold their annual raft race extravaganza this weekend.  more...

YOU will go to the ball!

That was the message to dozens of youngsters at a Hampshire special school who were left devastated after a bolt of lightning hit the hotel where their first ever prom was due to take place.  more...

A purr-fect enclosure!

THE silver-haired fox of cricket came face-to-face with the silver-furred snow leopards of the Himalayas at one of Hampshire's top tourist attractions yesterday.  more...

Students voicing opinions

WINCHESTER pupils are learning how to make their voices heard in a pilot scheme between the city council, Kings' School and the youth service.  more...

Village gets in a lather over Soapbox Derby

THEY were going to get wet anyway - so nobody really minded the rain when teams lined up for Hamble Week's King and Queen Soapbox Derby.  more...

Ivie, 80 off for royal double date

HAMPSHIRE pensioner Ivie Clarke will he heading to London this weekend for a special double date.  more...

Oasis fever!

RESIDENTS were today bracing themselves for 35,000 Oasis fans descending on a quiet corner of Hampshire for one of the biggest concerts the county has seen.  more...

Race for Life turns out all Wight in end

WHEN Becky Cardy and her family realised that they wouldn't be able to make the Southampton Race for Life event due to holiday commitments, they did the next best thing.  more...

Big, beautiful - and proud of her curves

Voluptuous Hampshire single mum Liz Fisk, 25, has been picked as a national runner-up in the Curvy Woman of the Year awards 2005 organised by That's Life! magazine.  more...

1,400 jobs to go within Asda chain

SUPERMARKET chain Asda is to cut 1,400 jobs as part of a major restructuring.  more...

Banking group in £875m deal to buy Priory chain

MARCHWOOD'S Priory Clinic has been sold as part of an £875m deal for the chain famous for treating celebrities such as Kate Moss and Robbie Williams.  more...

Southampton Shipping

In Port

Today's Principal Arrivals: Franconia, roro, 0030, 43; Swanland, cargo, 0030, CW; CFF Seine, roro, 0515, 30; Autofreighter, roro, 0530, 201; Queen Elizabeth 2, passenger, 0630, 38/9; Grand Choice, roro, 0730, 105; Hurst Point, roro, 0800, RLC 4; APL Germany, container, 1430, 205; Azur, cargo, 1430, 205; Tarago, vehicle, 1530, 34/35; P&O Nedlloyd Torres, container, 2000, 206  more...

Southampton Sport

Franny's back with Saints ...!

DELL legend Francis Benali was back in training with Saints this week - but he's not planning a shock comeback.  more...

Saints boss Harry's hands are tied - unless Crouch is sold

HARRY REDKNAPP admits his summer transfer activity may have FINISHED - with just two free signings.  more...

CYCLING - Youngsters are put through their paces

Youngsters took centre stage during this week's cycling action.  more...

Foad's sights set on Olympics glory

A young Southampton rower has his sights set on the Olympics after representing Great Britain at junior level.  more...

Dawson delight as Lions win

Matt Dawson last night reflected on another significant Lions midweek performance, and declared: "It has been a fitting end to a really good tour."  more...

Full speed ahead at Gurston Down

The speed hillclimbing season at Gurston Down continues on Sunday week with a championship event that has attracted full entry of more than 130 drivers and 30 motorcycle riders.  more...

Billy makes painful exit in Swedish Grand Prix

Bike It Dixon Yamaha's Billy Mackenzie was forced to retire from the Grand Prix of Sweden in the MX2 class of the FIM World Motocross Championship on Sunday.  more...

Village Cup heartache for Sparsholt

It was last-ball heartbreak as Sparsholt were knocked out of the npower Village Cup by Dinton in a sixth-round tie at Locks Lane, writes MIKE VIMPANY.  more...

Gleeson trains at Eastleigh

EX-SAINT Jamie Gleeson is in training with Eastleigh after parting company with Football League fall guys Kidderminster Harriers.  more...

Shah a big threat to Hants

Hampshire manager Paul Terry believes that Middlesex Crusaders' dangerman Owais Shah should be in England's Natwest Challenge squad with Kevin Pietersen and Chris Tremlett this week.  more...

Dimi's fit to chase place in last eight

Dimitri Mascarenhas is ready to face the Middlesex Crusaders in tonight's must-win Twenty20 group game at Richmond - after recovering from the worst injury of his career.  more...

Door is `Open'

Lee-on-the-Solent Golf Club's Sam Hutsby could be rubbing shoulders with the likes of Tiger Woods, Ernie Els or even Jack Nicklaus at St Andrews next week.  more...

  
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