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• GAME FOR A LAUGH

  GORDON STRACHAN backed James Beattie's England bandwagon after watching his star striker sink Sunderland.

• Bone research gives many hope

  SUFFERERS of severe osteoporosis or bad fractures which are healing slowly are being offered new hope by scientists at the University of Southampton.

• Ticket to ride will stay cheap after all

  THE controversial decision to axe just before Christmas a cheap bus fare scheme that was used by scores of pensioners is set to be reversed.

• Council staff to strike over cuts

  ESSENTIAL services in Southampton are to grind to a halt after thousands of city council staff voted overwhelmingly to go ahead with industrial action.

• FBU condemns 'bully boy' tactics

  ONE of the leading members of Hampshire's firefighters' union has warned the government is entering into a "dangerous area" after John Prescott turned up the heat on striking firefighters by unveiling moves to impose a pay rise on them.

• Skeleton crew

  HMS SOUTHAMPTON is among six Royal Navy warships being completely shut down because of the strain of preparing for military action against Iraq while covering for striking firefighters.

• BIG CAT SCARE AT SCHOOL

  A HAMPSHIRE school has declared its playing fields a no-go zone after two sightings of a big cat fitting the description of a black panther.

• Review: The Rocky Horror Show, The Mayflower, Southampton

  SEX, rock'n'roll and Christine Hamilton - the latest Mayflower blockbuster has got it all.

• Little Prince, big adventure

  THE TITLE character in The Little Prince may be small, but he has had plenty of big adventures.

• Reverend's dream becomes a reality

  IT was 13 years ago that a popular Hedge End clergyman laid the foundations to create a community facility for his growing flock.

• Stolen bike display

  VICTIMS of cycle crime are invited to a Southampton police station to see if they can spot their stolen bike.

• Safe crossing project 'needed most urgently'

  CROSSING the busy Bournemouth Road near Asda's Chandler's Ford hypermarket is "almost impossible" if you are elderly and are laden with bags of shopping, civic chiefs have been told.

• Cable maker winds up its social club

  PIRELLI pals Ernie Moody and Bob Collis have always enjoyed their chat over a pint at the cablemaking company's sports and social club at Eastleigh.

• Future set fair for sailing club

  BUDDING young sailors have been given a helping hand on the waves after a £1,500 grant was awarded to a Gosport club.

• Death crash coroner to probe 999 delay

  A CORONER has pledged to investigate the response time of an ambulance called to help a Locks Heath man whose car crashed off a major road in the north of Hampshire.

• Malnutrition case closed

  POLICE today confirmed that criminal investigations into the death of an Isle of Wight girl found to be suffering from severe malnutrition have now been closed.

• Hockey: Red-carded Kelly faces a long ban

  Hamble Old Boys' ace Dave Kelly is facing the prospect of a lengthy suspension after being sent off in the 3-3 draw with Hampshire/Surrey Regional League basement boys Andover at Chalton.

• Lookalike with star quality

  IF JAMIE Cullum hadn't found fame as a jazz musician, he could easily have gone into the celebrity lookalike business.

• RANGITIKI, RANGATARA & RANGITANE

  The New Zealand Shipping Co. placed orders in the 1920s for three 16,700 ton passenger-cargo ships for its service between the UK and down under.

• Friends rallies from all-time low

  Shares in Salisbury-based life insurance and investment company Friends Provident, the main sponsor for the Saints, rallied from an all-time low after it said it had rounded off the year with its best ever quarter.

• Vosper jobs to go

  UP to 160 workers are set to be laid off at Southampton's Vosper Thornycroft shipyard because of problems securing new business ahead of the move to Portsmouth.

• Hero's widow to attend service

  THE widow of Falklands hero Colonel H Jones has agreed to attend a memorial service in the New Forest.

• Eleventh-hour problem delays Ellen's world bid

  Ellen MacArthur and her 14-strong Kingfisher2 crew did not pass the start line as intended yesterday in their bid to break the round-the-world record and land the Jules Verne Trophy.

• Saints striker shows support for new tournament

  SOUTHAMPTON striker Marian Pahars made the official launch of the Urbis Lighting/Gazette Challenge Cup a particularly memorable one by signing autographs and answering questions from fans.

• Gosport fire a title warning

  GOSPORT BOROUGH are breathing fire down the necks of Jewson Wessex League leaders Eastleigh after a 3-1 win at Moneyfields last night.

• Mancey's great run goes on

  IAN Mancey's remarkable scoring streak continued as wonder club Winchester City claimed their fourth Wessex scalp of the season at Wimborne Town in the Russell Cotes Cup.

• Bennett earns cup praise

  Andover's Justin Bennett proved there is more than one hot strike property in north Hampshire by bagging a hat-trick in last night's 4-2 giant-killing of Basingstoke Town in the Hampshire Senior Cup quarter-final.

• Jewson Wessex League: Gosport fire a title warning

  GOSPORT BOROUGH are breathing fire down the necks of Jewson Wessex League leaders Eastleigh after a 3-1 win at Moneyfields last night.

• Aldershot 2 - Eastleigh 1

  Former QPR striker Lee Charles hit a stunning brace as Eastleigh lost away from Ten Acres for the first time this season.

• Sherwood finally landed by Pompey

  The on-off Tim Sherwood transfer saga ended today with the former England midfielder signing for Pompey in a four-month deal to the end of the season.

• In Port

  Today's Principal Arrivals: Bouzas, ro/ro, 0500, 25 link; Hyundai Federal, container, 0645, 206; Autoprestige, ro/ro, 0900, 201 link; P&O Nedlloyd Hudson, container, 1400, 205; Takasao, ro/ro, 1430, 34/35; Alianca Brasil, container, 2300, 204.

• Aldershot 2 - Eastleigh 1

  Former QPR striker Lee Charles hit a stunning brace as Eastleigh lost away from Ten Acres for the first time this season.

• Frocks and shocks rock on

  IT'S boom-time for basques in Southampton at the moment - and all thanks to The Rocky Horror Show. Fans of the adults-only rock 'n' roll sci-fi musical starring Jonathan Wilkes and Neil and Christine Hamilton have been snapping up sexy clothes to wear…

• Ken pushes for school crossing

  COUNTY council leader Ken Thornber has pledged to fight for a pelican crossing outside a primary school in the New Forest, in defiance of Department of Transport rules which say the route is not busy enough.

• Greenpeace protest hindered by weather

  BAD weather is putting a spanner in the works of Greenpeace's plan to blockade Marchwood Military Port and slow the "headlong rush to war".

• Call to slash accident toll

  HIGHWAY chiefs are being urged to cut the accident toll on a Waterside road that has seen 29 crashes in the past three years.

• Diving: Award says thank you to Southampton pair

  A COUPLE have been honoured after 30 years involvement with diving in Southampton.

• Cycling: Successes bring Bowers World Cup race call-up

  STUART BOWERS (Hargroves Cycles RT) made light work of the opposition in the penultimate round of the Wessex Cyclo-cross League to retain his title with his eighth win of the season.

• Hockey: Sixsmith has Trojans hanging on for point

  A goal ahead in seven minutes, Trojans finished hanging on grimly for a 1-1 draw from a highly-charged EHA Women's Premier League basement battle with Sutton Coldfield at Wellington.

• SUNDERLAND 0 - SAINTS 1

  OFTEN the most forgettable of wins can be the most important.

• POTTS

  POTTS GORDON EDWARD (PETER) Passed away suddenly on January 20th, 2003. Reunited with Mum and Dad. Now sleeping peacefully. Loving sister Anne and brother-in-law Terry. ------- BUBBLES Kind Uncle sadly missed No time to say goodbye. Sending all our…

• WRIGHT

  WRIGHT ANDREW 'ANDY' Passed away on January 24th, 2003. Brother and friend of Terry. Brother-in-law to Janice and Uncle to Peter and Donna (deceased) New Zealand. Will be greatly missed.

• PEARCE

  PEARCE KATY Happy 21st Birthday Katy With lots of love from Mum, Dad, Lucy and all the family. XXXX

• 21

  21 TODAY!! JONES TOR 21 and still a little angel. Love Nic. X X X

• JONES

  JONES JEAN (Nee GOULDING) Much loved sister of John and sister-in-law of Betty. Will be sadly missed. XX -------- Beloved aunt to Paul, Michelle and family. God Bless. XX -------- Dearest aunt to Nick and Tracy. Great aunt to Dan and Joe. Will be…

• PROWTING

  PROWTING DAVE Sadly passed away on Friday, January 24th, 2003. A dear brother-in-law. God bless. Rest in peace. From Mike, Sue and family. XXX

• COTTRELL

  COTTRELL KEN A loving dad and grandad, who will be sadly missed. Although you are sleeping peacefully now, you will always be awake in our hearts. Love Derek, Sue, Lee and Emma. x.

• MAINSTONE

  MAINSTONE DOREEN Passed away peacefully at home on January 24th, 2003 aged 80 years after a long illness. Dear wife of Keith. Mother of Peter and Grandma of Ralph. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. ----------- The Funeral service will take…

• COX

  COX BARBARA Peacefully at home on Friday, January 24th. Loved and sadly missed by all her family and friends. ---------- Funeral Service at Southampton Crematorium, East Chapel on Friday, February 7th at 2.20 p.m. Family flowers only, but donations…

• JONES

  JONES JEAN EMMA Passed away peacefully at Southampton General Hospital on Sunday January 26th aged 76 years. Reunited with beloved husband Arthur. Loving mother and grandmother to Terry, Lien, Uyen, Nick, David and Minh, Ken, Rita, Nicholas, Laura…

• CANUTE

  CANUTE LODGE 4876 W. Bro. Charles Herbert Bartlam L.G.R. Passed to the Grand Lodge above 22nd January, 2003. Funeral to be held Wednesday 5th February 2003. 1.40 pm. Southampton Crematorium

• OLIVE

  OLIVE SYDNEY Happy memories of times here and in Spain. R.I.P. Allan.

• COTTRELL

  COTTRELL KEN Passed away peacefully on January 25th. He was a dad, grandad and a friend. We will miss him but he will be in our hearts forever. Lovingly remembered. Tish, Carl, Marie, David and Emily x.

• FEENEY

  FEENEY SEAN I thought the world of you, not only as my Grandad, but my best friend too. We have so many great memories which will tell a tale or two. You will always stay close in my heart. Love you Grandad. Kerry. XX --------- I'll miss all the…

• BACKHURST

  BACKHURST JOHN DUDLEY Passed peacefully away on Monday, January 27th, 2003. Loved and sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Service to be held in the East Chapel of Southampton Crematorium on Thursday, February 6th at 2.20 p.m. Family…

• COTTRELL

  COTTRELL KEN Passed away on January 25th, 2003. Much loved dad of Brian, father-in-law to Marian, grandad to Michael, Beth, Tony, Sarah, great-grandad to Hannah and Tom.

• HICKMAN

  HICKMAN PETER DAD Silent thoughts of times together, loving memories that will last forever. Goodnight, God bless. All our love Karen, Jayne, Marie, Alan, Neil and John. XXXXXX --------- Hugs and kisses Grandad. Love Nicola, Sian, Charlotte, Lauren,…

• McMANUS

  McMANUS ELLEN (NELLIE) Late of Hythe. Fell asleep peacefully at Fenwick Hospital, Lyndhurst on 27th January, 2003. Much loved mum of Audrey, mother-in-law to Bill, nanny to Russell, Jonathan and Elaine, Kimberley and Simon, great nanny to Rachael,…

• KITCHING

  KITCHING ENID Of Locks Heath Enid died peacefully at Southampton General Hospital on 23rd January, 2003, aged 78 years. ---------- The Funeral Service will take place at Portchester Crematorium 1.45pm on Tuesday 4th February. Small floral tributes…

• MALONE

  MALONE LILY Passed away at home on January 22nd, 2003, aged 80 years. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. ---------- The Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, February, 5th 2003 at St. Christopher's Church, Thornhill at…

• WELSHMAN

  WELSHMAN GWEN (nee Read) (ex British Gas) Passed away on January 21st 2003. Gwen was a quiet and gracious person, loved by all who knew her. Sleep peacefully Gwen, you will be sadly missed. Your loving sister Sheila, brother-in-law Jim, Bob, Sue and…

• McWILLIAMS

  McWILLIAMS ALAN "You have gone where we cannot see you, and your voice we cannot hear. Yet it seems you walk beside us, never absent, always near. " Loving sister Pam and family.

• WILLOUGHBY

  WILLOUGHBY MYRA AUGUSTA Passed away suddenly on January 25th. You are forever in our hearts. Love you Mum, Glenn, Ann and William. ---------- Funeral Service on Friday, February 7th at Southampton Crematorium, West Chapel at 12.15 p.m. Flowers…

• WRIGHT

  WRIGHT ANDREW No more pain Andrew. Love Edna, Ray, Sally, Michael, Alan and the girls.

• WILSON

  WILSON JOHN TWEEDY (JACK) Beloved husband of Pat since 1948, died peacefully on January 21st, 2003, aged 85 years. ---------- Funeral Service on Tuesday, February 4th, 2003 in Southampton Crematorium, (East Chapel) at 11.00 hrs (11am). Family flowers…

• WILLOUGHBY

  WILLOUGHBY MYRA Another Angel in Heaven. I'll miss you Mum, love daughter Sue and Grand - daughter Becki xx

• 18

  18 TODAY SHAUN HAMILTON Happy 18th Birthday. Love from Mum, Dad and all the family.

• GEMMA

  GEMMA KEY Happy 18th Birthday Darling. May all your wishes come true. All our love from Mum and Dad. XX

• WILSON

  WILSON GORDON ANDREW Another long and lonely year without my dearest Gordon. Will never stop missing you. I will love you forever. Your devoted wife Beryl. xxx

• NEWTOWN

  NEWTOWN (SLIM) PETER Unforgettable. Love Maureen. XXX "Let 'em roll."

• PRINCE

  PRINCE RONALD In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandad, passed away three years today, January 29th, 2000. Always thinking of you. From wife Eileen, Derek, Yvonne, Tina, Marie.

• WILSON

  WILSON GORDON ANDREW Taken from us 3 years today. Word's can't say how much we miss you. Lots of love Stuart, Ann and family. XXXX

• BUCHANAN

  BUCHANAN CAROL AND DAN Are proud to announce the safe arrival of their son Jack Alexander, born on January 23rd, weighing 6lb 15½ ozs. Many thanks to all family, friends and medical staff for their love, best wishes and support. Now the fun really…

• FORD

  FORD ALAN JOHN Sheila and family would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for the messages of kind sympathy and support in their recent loss and for all donations made. It was a great comfort to us to be joined by so many at Alan's…

• THORN

  THORN KATHLEEN Remembering you Mum on your special day and indeed everyday. Without you we would be nothing. Non, Carol and families,

• CASE

  CASE STUART VICTOR GEORGE Suddenly on January 24th, 2003, aged 53 years. Proprietor of S.V.G. Case (Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.) Beloved husband of Christine, dearly loved father of Tracey and her fiancé Bill and Paul. ---------- Funeral Service…

• BOWMAN

  BOWMAN DOROTHY Late of Kennedy Road, Maybush. Passed away peacefully in her 100th year on January 24th, 2003. Loving mother of June, Arnold, Dawn, Theo, Wendy, David, Bill, Hazel and the late Heather, Paul and son-in-law John. Dear grandma of Andrew,…

• SNOWDON

  SNOWDON ELSIE (Nee MOODY) Passed away peacefully on January 27th in The Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, aged 89 years. Loving mother of Derek, mother-in-law of Carole, grandma of James, Bridget, Iain and Lisa, great grandma of Ellen,…

• LAWES

  LAWES MAUREEN ELIZABETH (Nee MANSER) Passed away suddenly in Spain on January 22nd. Family announcements and funeral arrangements will follow.

• McWILLIAMS

  McWILLIAMS ALAN I will always remember you Alan. Luv Joan.

• FLARTY

  FLARTY VIC God Bless. From Shirley and Alan, Steven and family. X X X X X

• COTTRELL

  COTTRELL KEN Passed away January 25th, aged 75. Gone are the days we used to share but in my heart you are always there. Our hearts will go on forever. Loving wife Peg. xx ------ We need never part from those we love, no distance can divide, whatever…

• PERRY

  PERRY ARTHUR "BISTO" Brother of Nobby, brother-in-law of Margaret, uncle of Mark and Stuart. Rest in peace.

• GOODALL

  GOODALL MARJORIE ALICE (MADGE) Passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2003, aged 86 years, at The Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester. Her health had been failing for some time, but she was able to see the spring flowers she loved so much…

• JENNINGS

  JENNINGS WALT Bett would like to thank family and friends for their support, cards,flowers and donations at this sad time.

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