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TASTE OF CHRISTMAS: Simon Broadribb of Uptons Butchers

11:38am Tuesday 2nd December 2008

TODAY we are giving you the chance of winning yourself your Christmas dinner.

Flight delight for soap fan Gemma

Gemma Elliott (right) and Estelle Elliott are pictured getting close-up with actor Patrick Mower, who plays Rodney Blackstock in Emmerdale.

6:40am Sunday 30th November 2008

READER Gemma Elliott was the lucky winner in a Daily Echo competition to win an exclusive dinner at Emmerdale studios plus overnight stay.

Learn to breakdance for FREE at the Point

6:10am Sunday 30th November 2008

THE Point in Eastleigh is holding a FREE breakdancing taster session on Thursday from 6pm until 7pm.

Christmas savings

11:37am Friday 28th November 2008

Ditch the superficial sparkle of the the high street and celebrate the more traditional festivities that truly make Christmas magical.

Winning ways with old cards

Echo picture by Stuart Martin. Order no: 7709836

12:20pm Thursday 27th November 2008

BUYING gift tags for all your Christmas presents can cost you money that you can easily save by making your own.

Panto tickets to be won

LIGHTING UP THE SEASON Cast members of the Nuffield Theatre’s production of Aladdin

10:31am Thursday 27th November 2008

IT’S a Christmas tradition for all the family – a trip to the theatre for a classic pantomime show.

Readers festive tips

10:19am Thursday 27th November 2008

CHRISTMAS is coming but you don’t need to break the bank!

Save cash – win a festive trolley dash!

FESTIVE FUNDRAISER: Vanessa Eden of The Stubbington Ark, with Mandy Collinson and Chris Jones of Sainsbury’s.    Echo picture by C

11:41am Monday 24th November 2008

HOW you would you like to bag your Christmas turkey, all the trimmings and other festive treats in one go – and all for a credit crunch-busting £1?

A computer store with a difference

A computer store with a difference

11:20am Friday 14th November 2008

MANY Hampshire families buying a computer or laptop this Christmas will no doubt be put off by the prices in high street stores.

A computer store with a difference

8:40am Thursday 13th November 2008

MANY Hampshire families buying a computer or laptop this Christmas will no doubt be put off by the prices in high street stores.


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