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Monthly Archives: August 2011

Radian staff go extra 5k for Charity

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August 26, 2011
Radian staff go extra 5k for Charity

Radian’s Human Resources team, primarily based in its Eastleigh and Windsor offices, this week donated the money collected through their fundraising activities. The HR team felt it was important to fundraise for a charity and each member of the team discovered they all knew of someone who had recently lost the fight with cancer. ...
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Spitfires look for first win

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August 26, 2011
Spitfires look for first win

. Eastleigh has not got off to the best of starts this season however they did keep a clean sheet against league favourites Woking on Tuesday, Dorchester on the other hand, had their league game away to Hampton and Richmond Borough postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The Magpies who are managed by former Spitfire...
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Thomas the Tank Engine returns to Vue

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August 25, 2011
Thomas the Tank Engine returns to Vue

Eastleigh’s Vue cinema has a treat in store for Thomas the Tank Engine fans as it screens Thomas and Friends: Day of the Diesels next month on September 17 and 18. What’s more, tickets are only £4.50. Thomas the Tank Engine and friends have to confront the mischievous Diesels in their latest adventure. Thomas...
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A Winner’s story: Miss. Donna W

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August 24, 2011
A Winner’s story: Miss. Donna W

A random decision led to a big win for Miss. Donna W recently, after she landed £6,554 in an online bingo game! Donna was playing on Jackpotjoy, an instant win gaming website that’s fast becoming one of the UK’s most popular. Players love the easy-to-navigate layout and huge choice of games, as well as the...
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Heavy metal thieves rock college

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August 24, 2011
Heavy metal thieves rock college

Thieves with a liking for heavy metal have stolen around £5000 worth of lead from the roof at Eastleigh College in Cranberry Road in the town. It’s believed to have happened overnight on Wednesday August, 17 but could have happened any time during the last three weeks of the school holidays. A large amount...
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Eastleigh start with point

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August 24, 2011
Eastleigh start with point

Eastleigh’s season is up and running with a highly positive and hard fought draw against promotion favourites Woking. After a run of three straight defeats from the Spitfires’ opening three games, Ian Baird’s side put in a really strong team performance to keep out Garry Hill’s side and ensure a valuable clean sheet. Eastleigh’s...
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Government to Consider Reducing MOT Test Frequency

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August 23, 2011
Government to Consider Reducing MOT Test Frequency

Although many motorists consider them to be a nuisance, MOT tests – which refer to Ministry of Transport tests – are designed to keep everyone safe on the road. When unfit vehicles are allowed to operate on the road, the chances for auto accidents increases significantly. While driver error is often to blame, faulty...
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Appeal launched to help riot victims

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August 17, 2011
Appeal launched to help riot victims

A UKuncut activist has been canvassing in Eastleigh for help to assist the victims of the recent London riots.
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New C.O Flies into Eastleigh Air Cadets

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August 17, 2011
1216 Sqn parading through Eastleigh last November

A new Commanding Officer, Flight Lieutenant Michael Lee, flew into Eastleigh Air Cadets earlier this month. He takes over command from Flight Lieutenant David Barker who, after 12 years at the helm, is now moving on to be the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wing Shooting Officer. Around 50 guests, including past and present...
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Spitfires look for first win

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August 16, 2011
Spitfires look for first win

Ian Baird’s Spitfires take on Truro City away at Treyew Road in the Blue Square Bet South on Tuesday,The fixture come just three days after a 0-2 dismal defeat home to Hampshire rivals Basingstoke Town. Truro City however had a perfect start to their new Blue Square Bet South campaign with a 0-1 win...
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Spitfires start with derby

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August 13, 2011
Eastleigh Vs Basingstoke

The Spitfires will face Hampshire rivals Basingstoke Town in their first game of the Blue Square Bet South campaign on Saturday at The Silverlake Stadium. Eastleigh Football Club have announced this season’s squad (which can be seen at the bottom of the page) however Ian Baird is also closing in on Gary Pryde and...
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Botley SDA back on

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August 13, 2011
Botley SDA back on

George Osborne has announced he will tackle the ‘forces of stagnation’ by ripping up planning laws to allow the development of housing on sites like the former Botley SDA. Speaking during the emergency economics debate in this week’s recalled parliament, the chancellor said housing development is needed to stimulate the nation’s economy, reinforcing a...
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Lib Dem was on council Blacklist

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August 9, 2011
Lib Dem was on council Blacklist

An Eastleigh Lib Dem party activist has spoken of his shock at discovering that he had been placed on the council’s secret list of potentially violent persons. Sam Snook, a former Lib Dem council candidate, says he had worked tirelessly for MP Chris Huhne during his election campaign and even appears on the MP’s...
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Spitfires win against Saints‏ XI

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August 5, 2011
Spitfires win against Saints‏ XI

Ian Baird’s Spitfires last night eased past Championship Southampton with four fine goals. Former Spitfire Aaron Martin made a presentation to Eastleigh with a signed shirt to show that Eastleigh played a key part in his footballing career and to say ‘thank you’. Eastleigh started with new signings Mike Green in goal and Ryan...
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Road trip! A guide to the best driving holiday destinations

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August 3, 2011

Whether you’ve got your hybrid cars on charge for a low-carbon holiday, or you’re going to be reclining in a convertible and hitting the open road, going on driving holidays has become the ultimate way to indulge in a spot of sightseeing. With regular ferries into mainland Europe, you don’t have to worry about the...
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