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Stories for 3 May 2006

Basingstoke News

Vandals paint swastikas on homes

GRAFFITI yobs are being hunted after Nazi symbols were daubed on cars and homes.  more...

Basingstoke Sport

Dinghy sailor does knot disappoint

DINGHY sailor Sophie White and crew member Andy Fielder started their season in fine form with a fifth place in the opening 29er Eurocup event at Le Lavandou in the south of France  more...

Cup final let-down

Farnborough Town 1, Basingstoke Town 0  more...

Cup final defeat was `harsh'

FRANCIS Vines was left "extremely disappointed" after Basingstoke Town failed to win the Hampshire Cup.  more...

Bernie ups sticks for his American dream

MARK Bernard has quit the Basingstoke Bison for a dream job in America.  more...

Eastleigh News

Death of ex-mayor

FORMER Eastleigh mayor Albert Lee, who played a major role in the community, has died. He was aged 79.  more...

Children inspire cycling challenge

A CHANCE encounter at their children's playschool is prompting a Chandler's Ford man to raise money for research into a little-known heart condition.  more...

Echowinchester News

Rock school calls for loads of enthusiasm

A WINCHESTER rock school has launched a new project for bored teenagers.  more...

The CREW is coming in a bid to cut crime

A WINCHESTER estate is set to benefit from a new crime-breaking initiative.  more...

Are you Racing for Life this year?

IT'S still not too late to take part in the Winchester Race for Life this Sunday.  more...

Farehamandgosport News

Visitor guide for Fareham

A NEW visitor guide for Fareham has been published.  more...

Could Heseltine be tram saviour?

HOPES for a multi-million-pound "supertram" to tackle Hampshire's traffic jams have been revived by a Tory plan to review the failed scheme.  more...

Forestandwaterside News

Swimmers set lifesaving record

TEN Hampshire swimmers have set a record by winning top lifesaving awards.   more...

Traditional May princess in crowning glory

BANK holiday Monday saw the revival of a traditional ceremony at one New Forest village - the crowning of a May princess, Emily Gates, 11.  more...

Southampton News

Jobcentre workers fear for own jobs

JOBcentre workers in Southampton are due today to take part in a second day of strike action over proposed job cuts  more...

10,000 expected at event

MORE than 10,000 people are expected at the forthcoming Sparsholt College Countryside Day, on Saturday, May 13. The event near Winchester showcases the skills of the students and staff at the largest land-based college in the country.  more...

Inspectors praise secondary school for leadership and facilities

ONE of Hampshire's top secondary schools has been declared "outstanding" by inspectors.  more...

Children tread boards for disabled

A GROUP of children are today raising funds for a Hampshire-based charity that helps disabled people.  more...

Are you Racing for Life this year?

IT'S still not too late to take part in the Winchester Race for Life this Sunday.  more...

Lucy lunches Kick 4 Life

HAMPSHIRE beauty Lucy Pinder brought glamour to the launch of a new charity which aims to improve the lives of some of the world's poorest people through football.  more...

Cat-astrophe averted for Frankie

HE is barely three weeks old and has only just opened his blue eyes to the world, but today tiny kitten Frankie can consider himself one lucky cat.  more...

Speed limits put brakes on rally

IT was set to transform the streets of Southampton into a motoring extravaganza.  more...

Southampton Sport

Now prove me right, Grzegorz

George Burley has challenged Grzegorz Rasiak to match his first year in English football with Saints next season.  more...

CYCLING - Young Tom has best of both worlds

Last weekend's British Schools Cycling Association track championships brought out the best from Southampton youngster Tom Butt.  more...

HOCKEY - Fareham battle back to lift cup

Fareham 2nd XI lifted the Hampshire Open League Cup after an astonishing comeback against Winchester II at Chapel Gate.  more...

HOCKEY - Win is a timely boost as Trojans defend title

A Paul Hilton hat-trick, coupled with two successful penalty flicks by Wayne Shepherd, swept Trojans to a 5-2 Festival Place-sponsored Hampshire Cup final triumph over much fancied Havant at Chapel Gate.  more...

Gosport oust Andover in cup surprise

Gosport Borough sprang an ECB Cockspur Cup national club cricket championship shock when they sent Andover spinning to a 46-run defeat at London Road.  more...

Pietersen dismisses Hayden

Kevin Pietersen has hit back at jibes from Ashes rivals Down Under by declaring Australia are just a one-man team.  more...

City gesture for Jackson is pain relief

WINCHESTER City will be doing their best to put a smile back on the face of popular footballer Michael Jackson when they host a testimonial day for him this Saturday.  more...

Freemantle won't be denied

AFC FREEMANTLE twice came from behind before winning the Drew Smith Southampton League Junior Plate competition 4-2 against S & B.  more...

Greens steal the lime-light...

From more than 300 teams that started the competition down to the last 28, the 15th Daily Echo Hampshire Primary Schools Soccer Challenge was more popular than ever with the finalists competing for the love of the game at Southampton FC's St Mary's Stadium.  more...

  
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