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'One of the greatest': what we thought of War Horse at Mayflower Theatre
Moving, mesmerising and utterly magnificent, this is one hell of a production. The latest version of War Horse returns to the Mayflower Theatre stage even more visually stunning than its predecessor. The National Theatre's ground-breaking
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Leisure centre could be fitted with hundreds of solar panels
Hundreds of solar panels could soon be fitted to the roofs at Fareham Leisure Centre. Fareham Borough Council has submitted an application to its own planning department for the 506 panels for the Park Lane site. The prior approval application
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Meet the candidates vying for votes in city by-election
Residents in one Southampton ward will head to the ballot box to determine who will fill a vacant seat on the city council. Satvir Kaur’s decision to step down as a councillor in late August has triggered the by-election. Labour’s Ms Kaur,
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Fareham's christmas lights switch-on moves indoors due to weather concerns
Fareham's Christmas lights switch-on will be moving indoors to avoid bad weather. Celebrations alongside the switch-on ceremony are set to take place on Saturday, November 23, from 10am-7pm. A Christmas market will be held at Fareham Shopping
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Inquest opens into death of woman, 73, found hanging in her home
An inquest has opened into the death of a pensioner who was found hanging in her home. Barbara MacGregor, 73, of Firgrove Road, Southampton, died at her home on September 29. She was found hanging in her home by her daughter, a coroner's court
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'It's hard to comprehend': Learning disability charity hit by £50k theft
Equipment worth more than £50,000 has been stolen from a New Forest charity that supports people with learning disabilities. Thieves targeted the Minstead Trust in what the organisation is describing as one of the worst moments in its 40-year history
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Nominations wanted for awards honouring people changing lives
IT'S TIME to honour people who spend their time changing lives for the better in our communities. This year is the first time the Hampshire Changemakers Awards has run - and nominations are wanted. Backed by the Daily Echo, the Action Hampshire
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Sisters restore Titanic survivors' headstones
Two Southampton sisters have been bringing life back to the graves of Titanic survivors across Southampton. Twins Vicky Smith and Emma Stevens, who make up The Graveside Sisters, have restored five headstones from those onboard the Titanic’s maiden
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Shoplifter stole box of Yu-Gi-Oh cards worth £2,000
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... STEPHEN FIELDING, 27, of Lancaster Road, Southampton admitted causing criminal damage to a door. He also pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating of an emergency
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Father's fundraising for allergy charity supporting his son
A father is running 500km to raise funds for a charity that supports people with food allergies. Matthew Watts, from Old Netley, is fundraising for The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, which supports research for allergies like those affecting
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Popular pub to temporarily close ahead of refurbishment work
A popular pub in Hampshire is set to temporarily close for more than two weeks while refurbishment work is carried out. The Hunters Inn in Romsey has been taken over by new management, with the pub now closed until Friday, October 25. During
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Leading wildlife group reacts to pipeline plan update
A leading environmental group has welcomed the decision to scrap plans for an underground pipeline through part of the New Forest. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust said all three of the proposed routes would have posed a threat to highly
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'Procrastination is my greatest sin' - Talking about life insurance must be done now
ABOVE my late father in law’s work desk, he had a self-printed note which read: “Procrastination is my greatest sin, maybe someday I will do something about it”. At the end of a week, or any part of a week for that matter, prioritising life insurance
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This is why stunning postbox toppers have been placed around Southampton
A mum who lost her baby at 22 weeks pregnant has placed scores of stunning postbox toppers around Southampton to let other bereaved parents know they are not alone. Charlotte Davies fell pregnant with her childhood sweetheart Stuart four years
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When the world's tallest man came to Southampton
A gentle giant arrived on the shores of Southampton in 1952, casting a long shadow over the bustling port. Ted Evans, standing at a towering height of 9 feet 3.5 inches, was a sight to behold. The world's tallest man had come to Southampton
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Security to be beefed up at airport amid fears over car meets and traveller camps
Security is set to be beefed up at Daedalus airport in Fareham after the site has been illegally used for car meets and traveller activity has increased in the area. Plans for the new security measures at Faraday Business Park have been approved
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Another three animals killed on New Forest roads
Another three free-roaming animals have been killed on New Forest roads. A foal died on the C10 near Longslade car park, and a donkey injured on the B3080 at Turf Hill had to be humanely destroyed by one of the agisters. The third accident
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Pedestrians 'won't use' path next to busy roundabout after HGVs topple over
Pedestrians are refusing to use the footpath beside a roundabout where several HGVs have tipped over. Cllr David Harrison, who represents Totton South, has spoken out following the removal of safety railings that lined the northern side of the
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Tricks of the trade keeping 10,000-pumpkin Beetlejuice mosaic alive in bad weather
Staff at a pumpkin farm are employing tricks of the trade to keep a £40,000 Beetlejuice-themed display looking good. Sunnyfields Farm in Totton revealed its Halloween display last week, and now owner Ian Nelson has revealed how staff are keeping
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Inside the new fan zone at St Mary's 'unrivalled' by anything else in the league
It is the latest innovation in matchday entertainment for Saints fans, with many saying it is unrivalled by anything else in the Premier League. Whatever the result on the pitch, supporters can now enjoy live music, star interviews and a seven-metre
