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  • Euro 2004: Sven to revert to 'diamond' system

    SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON declared Paul Scholes to be "irreplaceable" as he prepared to throw the fit-again midfielder back into the heart of his side to face Switzerland today. Eriksson may have shifted formation to a flat midfield against France last Sunday

  • Wimborne chief Arnold rules out Bashley switch

    WIMBORNE Town boss Paul Arnold has snuffed out speculation linking him to his old club Bashley. But the highly-respected former Bash assistant manager and coach admits his task with the Magpies will be much tougher next season after losing the services

  • Captain's challenge to a not-so-famous five!

    SHANE Warne wants more runs from Hampshire's top five. Warne challenged the county's specialist batsmen to score runs more consistently as a unit than the rest of the side at the start of the season. But so far the bottom six have scored 1,149 championship

  • Lift-off! Bramshaw break league duck

    BRAMSHAW are off the mark at last in the Hampshire League - after conceding a mere 1,252 runs in six fielding sessions! Their broken-hearted bowlers at last had something to celebrate after Bramshaw, who had twice been on the receiving end of 300-plus

  • Taking time to remember D-Day hospital

    THEY were the unsung heroes - the dedicated medics who cared for the wounded warriors who returned to Hampshire shores from the bloody battlefields of Normandy. Now a fascinating exhibition puts under the microscope the healing work carried out at Netley's

  • Alstom makes pledge on jobs

    ALSTOM bosses moved to assure 500 workers at its Eastleigh plant that a decision to stop making new trains there will not mean job losses. Workers feared a spate of redundancies would follow the engineering giant's move to switch component manufacturing

  • Axe won't fall on local branches

    NONE of Hampshire's eight Alliance & Leicester branches will feel the axe that is set to descend on 15 per cent of the financial giant's high street network. The group is to close 46 of its 300 branches because of the increasing popularity of Internet

  • Jackman 50 Justin time as Longparish cruise home

    Twyford v Longparish AFTER the set back from the previous two matches, Longparish showed their tenacity on Saturday by overwhelming Twyford by the convincing margin of seven wickets. The home side batted first and lost wickets at regular intervals and

  • Modern Tri Club back with pride intact

    ANDOVER Modern Triathlon Club's 18 competitors did themselves proud at the National Triathlon Championships in Wolverhampton. As usual the AMTC squad pulled out all the stops and put everything they had into their performances. Andover's youngest to qualify

  • Records come and go but Swallow still Blaize away

    Week six's highlight of the Andover Pool Association Summer League was about 100 per cent records. Teams kept and lost theirs as battle intensified across the green, and sometimes blue, baize. In the Premiership, the Swallow A continued their 100 per

  • Burbidge's champagne still on ice

    Burbidges 29 HSA 8 Burbidges must be on the edge of their seat as they are still leading Div 2 after a good win on Friday night. Debbie Robinson and Monica Stone were in fine form but Monica had a slightly harder time as she came up against HSA's Donna

  • Fury at felling of 100-year-old yews

    A ROW has erupted in a New Forest village after school governors had a pair of century-old yew trees felled. The two yews at Hyde Church of England Primary School made way for an outdoor learning area. Hyde councillor Bill Dow was livid with the way chainsaws

  • College pays tribute to high-achieving alumni

    Two distinguished old boys of Winchester College received a rousing reception from present students on Friday. They were welcomed "Ad Portas"-at the gates-by the headmaster, Tommy Cookson, and all students and staff, about 700 people. The honour was given

  • IT firm takes centre stage for Nuffield performance

    HAMPSHIRE-based IT solutions company Medhurst Communications Ltd will be supplying new computer systems at Southampton's Nuffield Theatre. The new network will provide a faster and more secure environment for all the staff employed at the theatre, which

  • Let battle begin again at Cheriton

    This weekend sees the re-enactment of the Battle of Cheriton. It was during the Great Civil War, in March, 1644, that Royalists and Parliamentarians clashed outside the picturesque village. The 6,000 Royalists, outnumbered to the tune of 4,000, lost the

  • Up close - nothing personal

    As new licensing laws are introduced for bouncers, an expert in the field has brought out a book on how to do the job safely and effectively... In 12 years as a doorman he has been stabbed, beaten and verbally abused but Lee Morrison was never put off

  • The difference is academic...

    Winchester has a new university college. Known as King Alfred's College until last week, the institution is now allowed, by Government, to award its own degrees rather than through Southampton University. In recognition of the new powers, it is re-naming

  • MP Alan hits back in 'McFreebie' row

    SOUTHAMPTON Test MP Alan Whitehead has defended going on a Euro 2004 freebie organised by burger giant McDonald's. Health experts and MPs have lined up to criticise the trip just days after the government announced a crackdown on spiralling obesity among

  • We're out to step into the record books

    THE PITTER-PATTER of tiny feet was heard on the pavements of Southampton when more than 200 youngsters took part in a record-breaking walk-to-school attempt. In all 255 pupils from Shirley Infant School took part in the record attempt that saw schools

  • Lifeline is needed to save ships

    "CRIMINAL!" That's the cry from probation workers over the lack of support being offered to keep a priceless collection of wartime ships in Hampshire. Staff at the Probation Service have warned if the British Military Powerboat Trust is forced to leave

  • Bob's daily read on the front line

    D-DAY veteran Bob White was one of the first to hit Normandy's shores and saw five of his 30-strong battalion fall even before reaching the beach. He was shot at and eventually sent home with a bullet in his shoulder. But throughout the trials of war,

  • Creative pupils

    ABOUT 20 budding artists and writers picked up awards this week after letting their creativity loose on the theme of European Year of Disabled People. The youngsters, all from Southampton schools, penned poems, created posters and drew stunning pictures

  • A place to remember

    A CHURCHWARDEN has created a peaceful haven in a Charlton churchyard for relatives to visit and remember loved ones. Ray Sore created the quiet garden in a corner of St Thomas's Church for people to bury unmarked ashes among four rosebushes named 'Remem-brance

  • Video van in battle to beat young yobs

    POLICE in Ludg-ershall and Tidworth have promised to use a specially-equipped video van in the battle to beat anti-social behaviour by youths in the two communities. The area's new section commander, Sgt Michael Wood, told members of Ludger-shall Parish

  • On the run to make the news

    IN the blistering heat on Sunday Andover Advertiser staff took part in Winchester's first ever Race For Life fundraising event. The 5k race, which started at River Park Leisure Centre was a huge success with 1,200 women taking part. Some runners had been

  • Wild fete fun

    WILDLIFE artist Pip McGarry opened Hatherden Fete on Saturday by recommending an official scenic tour of the village followed by a trip to the beer tent. Pip, the Andover co-presenter of Meridian programme 'A Brush with the Wild', has a strong link with

  • Police plea over solstice

    ANDOVER police are warning revellers that any attempts to hold unlicensed mass parties or raves in Hampshire over the summer solstice, on Monday, will not be tolerated. Officers will be out in force throughout the county to prevent any attempts to hold

  • Singing the blues to help charity smile

    BLUESATHON is back - and this year it's bigger and better than ever. Now in its fourth year, the charity music event has had to move to a bigger venue - Woodside Park on the outskirts of Lymington - for its latest outing, which takes place on Saturday

  • Hursley pipped in Quarters thriller

    Southern Electric Premier League - Division 2 Hursley Park (256 all out) lost to Lymington (258 for 8) by 2 runs IN a superb game of cricket which kept a sizeable crowd enthralled, Hursley Park's expertise in winning in the last over deserted them as

  • BRIDGEY GIVES US BALANCE

    MATT LE TISSIER believes former Saints team-mate Wayne Bridge can solve England's left-sided dilemma - by slotting in at full-back with Ashley Cole playing left midfield. Paul Scholes played on the left of midfield against France in England's opening

  • But Warne still gunning for double

    SHANE Warne believes his Hampshire players can keep the county on course for TWO titles while he recovers from his broken hand. Hampshire skipper Warne and first-team manager Paul Terry have yet to decide who will stand in as captain for the back-to-back

  • Dream time is over

    TIMSBURY'S dream of a trip to Lord's in the npower Village Cup is over, despite a courageous display against Paultons in the Hampshire county final. They lost by six wickets at Whitemoor Lane - but made their Southern Electric Premier League Division

  • 'Interesting' times ahead

    THE 28-28 "draw" between Conservatives and the Lib-Lab pact on the borough council following the elections makes for interesting times. To my mind, there is one key consideration. Conservatives polled 50.5 per cent of the vote and Lib-Lab 45.2 per cent

  • County invites scrutiny

    AN EXPERIMENT is set to engage the public more closely in the decisions of Hampshire County Council. Area committees will be set up with the aim of taking the county council to the heart of local communities so decision-makers can better reflect the views

  • In Port

    Today's Principal Arrivals: CFF Seine, ro/ro, 0530, 30; Oriana, cruise, 0645, 106; BBC Argentina, general, 0800, 25 link; Autoline, ro/ro, 1030, 201 link; Teno, general, 1230, 107; P&O Nedlloyd Magellan, container, 1800, 207; Marneborg, general, 1930

  • Hats off to our clients

    MICHAELA Johns, Joanne Ayres and Sandra Black, from Accountants and Business Advisors Tenon, have donned their glad rags to strut their stuff at today's Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot. The trio decided it was the perfect opportunity to entertain clients,

  • Miller on the Mark once more as Andover tame lively track

    Andover v Bashley Rydal A nine wicket victory last Saturday consolidated the Powell's sponsored side's place in the top three of the Southern Electric Premier Division 1, and closed the gap on the top two, after both Havant and Bournemouth lost. The all

  • Full marks at Four Marks

    Four Marks v St Mary Bourne St Mary bourne finally triumphed over adversity by achieving their first victory of the season at Four Marks. Skipper Mick Mumford elected to bowl and took to the field missing several regular players. Openers Alan Wade and

  • Amport thank Bough for out thinking AWE

    AWE Tadley v Amport Black Swan-sponsored Amport continued their winning form with a comprehensive 50 run defeat of the rocket scientists at AWE Tadley. A good all round performance was capped by a five wicket haul from Richard Baugh. Making a rare June

  • Ton up Wilko and not before time

    Leckford II v Compton & Chandlers Ford II Leckford II produced two stars to lead an excellent all-round team performance against Compton and Chandlers Ford II on Saturday in a first class game of cricket in which they secured victory by eight runs

  • Good start for Bourne then downhill

    Collingbourne v Marshfield COLLINGBOURNE suffered their third loss of the season with skipper Ben Nicholls managing to win one thing, the toss. He elected to bat and openers T Edmonds and G Chandler set off and took Collingbourne to 50-0 off 11 overs.

  • Wherwell off the mark at last

    Colden Common v Wherwell Another away game for Wherwell saw them travelling to Colden Common, fielding a strong team still looking for their first win of the season. Vice-captain Colin Hitchings won the toss and elected to field first. With the new ball

  • First round victory for new-sponsored James

    REGULAR matchman James Hillier celebrated his newfound sponsorship from the Tackle Emporium, Romsey with a win in the first round of the Andover AC Evening League, at Foxcotte Park. An encouraging 15 anglers fished the 2.5 hour match with Charlie Wernham

  • Vow after surgery cancelled six times

    A WINCHESTER woman who has had an operation to remove a brain tumour cancelled six times has been told it will go ahead in the next few days. Noreen Adams was diagnosed more than a year ago, but bosses at Southampton General Hospital have repeatedly put

  • Step nearer Portugal for local golfers

    Four golfers have qualified for places in an Audi quattro Cup UK Regional Final golf tournament - a prestigious worldwide event for amateur golfers. Mike Simmons from Newbury, Lower Chute's Tom Watson, David Pomphrey from Andover, and Woolton Hill's Alan

  • On course to beat cancer...

    More than 1,000 women took part in Winchester's Race for Life on Sunday. The event was part of a national fund-raising venture in aid of Cancer Research UK. Winchester's sport and recreations development officer, Louise Rowland, said: "It went fantastically

  • Shame of the child porn judge

    A former Crown Court judge who has sentenced paedophiles and sex attackers this week admitted downloading child porn from the internet. David Selwood, who will be 70 next week, claimed at Bow Street Magistrates' Court it was a "clumsy attempt at research

  • Coroner raps council over death crash

    Hampshire County Council chiefs are carrying out an investigation after a Winchester coroner criticised them for not taking action to improve a notorious road junction in the city centre. Deputy coroner, Simon Burge, made his comments at the inquest into

  • Knifeman slashes two

    A knife-wielding attacker slashed two men in Winchester before stealing a mobile phone from them. The work colleagues were attacked by the knifeman, who was with another man, as they walked home from a city night-spot early on Saturday. One man was stabbed

  • Donkey show at Crabwood

    Winchester's Crabwood Donkey Show is on Saturday, June 26th. Show classes start at 9.45am at Crabwood Farm, Sarum Road, Farley Mount, and donkeys from all over the country are expected to take part. The show also includes a fun dog show with entries on

  • Nine-day wander ahead for South Downs walkers

    Walkers are putting their best feet forward today (Friday) to take part in the 25th annual walk of the South Downs Way. Executive county councillor for recreation and heritage, John Waddington, and the mayor of Winchester, Jean Hammerton, will be at the

  • On course to beat cancer...

    More than 1,000 women took part in Winchester's Race for Life on Sunday. The event was part of a national fund-raising venture in aid of Cancer Research UK. Winchester's sport and recreations development officer, Louise Rowland, said: "It went fantastically

  • We will do better, pledges Hants police chief

    Hampshire police are under orders to do more to tackle crime and make people feel safer. Forces across the country have for first time been graded on the quality of their work in 23 areas, from crime fighting to handling 999 calls and roads policing.

  • Student killed by epileptic attack

    A SOUTHAMPTON student died following an epileptic fit after a night out with friends, an inquest heard. It was likely that 21-year-old Southampton Institute student Erica Bartlett died two days before her body was found at the home she shared with five

  • Noise worries block bar's late-licence bid

    A TRENDY Southampton bar has been refused a new music and dance licence after residents complained the move would increase noise nuisance. Managers at the Lizard Lounge in Bedford Place had applied to Southampton City Council for the licence, which would

  • Taking time to remember D-Day hospital

    THEY were the unsung heroes - the dedicated medics who cared for the wounded warriors who returned to Hampshire shores from the bloody battlefields of Normandy. Now a fascinating exhibition puts under the microscope the healing work carried out at Netley's

  • A303 to close as bridge removed

    THE eastbound carriageway of the A303 near Amesbury will be closed from 25 June until 28 June to remove a bridge over the road next to the Solstice Park Business Development. The carriageway will be closed from 8pm on the Friday to 3.30pm on the Sunday

  • Tory holds seat

    JOHN (Horace) Mitchell held Highclere and Bourne ward for the Conservatives in elections which left four Independent councillors holding the balance of power on Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Mr Mitchell won 736 votes compared with Keith Watts

  • MEP gets thumbs down

    FORMER Test Valley Borough Council leader Roy Perry has lost his seat in the European Parliament with the UK Independence Party doing even better in the South East than in the country as a whole. But Mr Perry said this week he had been 'psychologically

  • Playing for Troy

    LIKE the teams battling it out at Euro 2004 in Portugal, Andover footballers shrugged aside the intense heat and got into goal-scoring ways at the weekend's Troy Parker Tournament. Held at the sports field at Walworth Industrial Estate, the weekend marked

  • HOCKEY: Success for Peter Symonds' student

    Ian is bidding for England honours Making his bid to join the U21 England selection squad is 17-year-old Peter Symonds' College student Ian Roberts. Ian has been playing hockey for England for the past two years and has lately been a member of the U18

  • Dream day for Shapland

    Hampshire League - County Division 1 Flamingo (186 for 3) beat Eastleigh & Otterbourne (184 for 9) by 7 wickets EASTLEIGH and Otterbourne were well beaten by local rivals Flamingo on Saturday, a virtuoso performance with bat and ball by Flams skipper

  • A thousand for twelve!

    Hampshire League - County Division 1 Burridge II. (149 all out) lost to Fair Oak (318 for 3) by 169 runs FAIR OAK'S four senior elevens scored a total of 1,047 runs on Saturday for the loss of just twelve wickets - and collected 94 points from a possible

  • Diseased bee hive triggers warning

    THE bee equivalent of foot and mouth disease has been found in Over Wallop. In one of the 20 parish council-owned allotments off King Lane, a colony of bees kept in hives were found to have European foul brood disease. The bees had been neglected after

  • Review: Air turns Blue with Cult rock

    Blue Oyster Cult, The Brook, Southampton THE Brook was heaving and I was sweating as I experienced the curious charms of veteran American rock band Blue Oyster Cult for the first time. Being a BOC virgin did not stop me enjoying the overall sound, which

  • Edward is spot on with his penalty-taking invention...

    Ian Henderson meets a remarkable inventor of gadgets to aid young sportsmen and women with special needs HURSLEY-based inventor Edward Smith has developed a penalty kick simulator for aspiring young footballers. His prototype goes on show in Winchester

  • Householders hit roof over homes tiling plan

    COUNCIL tenants are demanding that housing chiefs have a rethink over a controversial scheme to revamp the outside of their homes in brightly coloured cladding. Residents of Red Barn Estate in Fareham claim that their homes will "stick out like a sore

  • Man choked on a piece of meat

    A 61-year-old man choked to death on a roast dinner, an inquest has been told. William Churcher, a patient at Kitnocks House Nursing Home, in Wickham Road, choked on a piece of meat, despite being warned not to eat solid foods because of his Huntingdon's

  • Ex-HQ to be retirement flats

    THE old headquarters of the Royal Yacht Association in Eastleigh is about to set sail in a new housing role. The artist's impression above shows how the town centre landmark site will look after it is developed into purpose-built apartments by retirement

  • This Volvo is no dog

    DOGS, they say, often come to resemble their owners after a while. A trip to any public park will confirm that there is something to this claim - fat people own fat dogs; miserable people own miserable-looking dogs; and thuggish oiks invariably own something