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Arson probe as fire wrecks Hampshire home - video

10:08am Sunday 19th May 2013

An arson investigation has been launched after fire tore through a home in Hampshire early today.

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Hampshire councils £100,000 Olympic Torch bill

9:56am Sunday 19th May 2013

Southampton spent £46, 000 hosting the Olympic Torch, new figures have revealed today – on the one year anniversary of the start of the relay show.

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Python stolen in house burglary

8:10am Sunday 19th May 2013

A SNAKE enthusiast has been left devastated after burglars stole one of his pets.

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UKIP name candidate to fight city council seat

12:19pm Sunday 19th May 2013

UKIP HAVE named the man who they hope will become their first city councillor in Southampton.

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Watercress Festival gets underway

8:04am Sunday 19th May 2013

A Hampshire town is hosting its annual watercress festival today.

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Princess Royal to attend service at Winchester Cathedral

5:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

IT IS a special service that will this year be given the royal seal of approval.

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Millions watch Southampton diver in spectacular Britain's Got Talent stunt

10:40am Sunday 19th May 2013

Southampton diver Peter Waterfield was among a death defying team who sent hearts pounding on Britain’s Got Talent.

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Charity fund raising group in danger of folding

6:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

SOUTHAMPTON charity which donates all its contributions to Hampshire communities is in danger of folding.

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Homes evacuated in gas cylinder drama

3:08pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Homes were evacuated in a gas cylinder drama in Southampton today.

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Hampshire pensioner abseils down 11 storey building aged 99

5:02pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A Hampshire pensioner has celebrated her 99th birthday by abseiling from the top of an 11-storey building.

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AFC Totton: The full story of the cash crisis threatening the future of the Stags

4:47pm Saturday 18th May 2013

The future of AFC Totton is today in jeopardy as a cash crisis threatens the future of the historic club.

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Cortese to stay at Saints

8:19am Saturday 18th May 2013

Nicola Cortese has agreed a new deal to remain as chairman of Southampton Football Club.

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Patients urged to get involved in clinical trials

6:16pm Saturday 18th May 2013

SOUTHAMPTON health bosses are urging patients to get involved in groundbreaking research that could potentially save lives.

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Supermarket blaze costs Waitrose £6,000 in stock

2:11pm Saturday 18th May 2013

AROUND £6,000 worth of stock had to be thrown away after a fire at Hampshire store.

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Head launches drive to press for more cash for crumbling school: VIDEO

11:57am Saturday 18th May 2013

A HEAD teacher says she will put pressure on the Government to stop her Southampton school crumbling into dust.

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Thousands turn up for annual donkey derby

6:09pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Thousands of spectators turned out for Hampshir's annual Donkey Derby.

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Southampton residents help trap burlgar

2:05pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Residents helped thwart a burglar after they rang police when they saw him breaking into a home.

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The £3.1 million Sunseeker stars at motor boat show

12:13pm Saturday 18th May 2013

THEY ARE the must-have nautical accessory for any self-respecting boat-loving millionaire.

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Pupils celebrate with award winning teacher - backed by top author

11:29am Saturday 18th May 2013

SHE helps children fulfil their dreams - that is the ringing endorsement of War Horse author Michael Morpurgo, who nominated a Hampshire teacher for a prestigious lifetime achievement award.

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Town gears up for Watercress Festival

10:53am Saturday 18th May 2013

ALRESFORD is gearing up for the biggest event of the year tomorrow - its watercress festival.

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Man suffers smoke inhalation after Southampton house fire

10:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A man was treated for smoke inhalation this morning after a blaze broke out at his Southampton home.

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International organist to play concert in Southampton - VIDEO

9:37am Saturday 18th May 2013

HE is one of the world’s most critically acclaimed musicians, who has clinched a string of awards in his glittering career.

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Fund raiser to send Hampshire girl to Disneyland Paris

9:17am Saturday 18th May 2013

A FUNDRAISING event to send a poorly little Hampshire girl on a special dream holiday to Disneyland Paris has taken place today.

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Hunt for burglars who broke into home

6:05pm Saturday 18th May 2013

POLICE are hunting burglars who broke into a home in Southampton.

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Primary school celebrates £650,000 make over

4:01pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A HAMPSHIRE primary school has had a £650,000 makeover as part of a county council scheme to tackle deteriorating buildings.

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Private prep school to reopen

3:25pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A private prep school in Hampshire which shut down because of falling numbers is to re-open.

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A Hampshire pre school gets praise from Ofsted

2:39pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A Hampshire pre-school has gone a step up the Ofsted ladder.

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OAPs driving round the world reach Mongolia

2:01pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A GROUP of Hampshire pensioners driving around the world have reached Mongolia.

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Police probe attempted break in at school

1:55pm Saturday 18th May 2013

BURGLARS tried to break into two classrooms at an infant school.

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Concerns over 6,500 home new town

9:20am Saturday 18th May 2013

CAMPAIGNERS have expressed their concern at the latest plan for a new town of 6,500 homes.

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Daily Echo website nominated for another award

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

THE Southern Daily Echo has been nominated for another award.

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£1,000 worth of fishing gear stolen

1:57pm Saturday 18th May 2013

FISHING equipment worth more than £1,000 has been taken in a van break-in.

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Road closed for five days

12:34pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A SECTION of a West Tytherley road will be closed for five days next week to allow BT engineers to replace overhead lines and damaged poles.

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New chapter in life of village library

2:42pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A Hampshire village library saved from closure by volunteers has begun a new chapter.

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Romsey MP Caroline Nokes urges parents to look out for heart disease in children

1:50pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A HAMPSHIRE MP is urging parents to look out for the signs of heart disease in their youngsters.

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Businesswoman raises cash for hospital that treated her for cancer

12:38pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A HAMPSHIRE businesswoman who has battled bowel cancer has raised hundreds of pounds for the hospital that treated her.

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Nature reserve holds Spring Fayre

12:33pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A TRAIL-blazing nature reserve that inspired a young TV naturalist Chris Packham is holding its Spring Fayre today.

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Pub launches fundraiser immemory of sudden adult death syndrome victim

12:31pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A Hampshire pub is hosting a bank holiday fundraiser later this month in memory of a young man who died two years ago.

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TV star Denise Van Outen to open new store in Hampshire

10:59am Saturday 18th May 2013

A FAMOUS face from the world of show business has been lined up to open a store at a new multi-million pound shopping Mecca.

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Eddie Izzard - taking over the world

8:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Cross-dressing marathon-running comedian Eddie Izzard has sold out three nights on the south coast as part of his Force Majeure tour taking in 25 countries. Faith Eckersall looks at the man behind the huge success

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Health bosses urge patients to try trials

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

SOUTHAMPTON health bosses are urging patients to get involved in groundbreaking research that could potentially save lives.

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Thieves break into machine

6:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after thieves broke into a cash machine in Southampton and tried to steal the contents.

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Four vehicle crash caused rush hour delays for motorists

5:36pm Friday 17th May 2013

A MAJOR route out of Southampton is gridlocked after six vehicles were involved in an accident this evening.

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Behind the scenes at 'crumbling' school

12:51pm Friday 17th May 2013

A HEADTEACHER has listed a catalogue of devastating problems facing a crumbling Hampshire school.

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Car ploughs into power cables

7:55am Friday 17th May 2013

A Hampshire road was shut this morning after a driver lost control and ploughed into an electricity pole.

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