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Chris Huhne, Eastleigh’s media celebrity MP, has hit the headlines once again, just days before his court appearance to answer charges of perverting the course of justice – charges he is denying. A storm of protest broke out over the disclosure that the former cabinet minister, who had been obliged to withdraw from the...
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As date has been set for the long anticipated launch of Catherine Court, McCarthy & Stone’s new Assisted Living development in Eastleighwhich is now nearing completetion on the site of the former proposed ‘centris’ office block . The site, once home to Pirelli, had stood empty for seven years The original intention had been to...
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SOCC Hampshire campaigners are thrilled to have been awarded a grant by The Daycare Trust to continue their work campaigning on behalf of SureStart Children’s Centres in Hampshire. The parents had collectively already donated over £3,000 of their own money to the campaign over the last year. The grant from The Daycare Trust will...
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“I’m lucky to be here, seven years on.” Those are the words of 46-year old leukaemia survivor and mother of two Jackie Folkes. With nine days to go until Southampton Hospital Charity’s Red & White Appeal Day, one patient reflects on her time undergoing treatment and tells why she will be supporting the campaign...
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Everyone has a favourite meal but it is important to vary your diet and change the way you think about food from time to time. With a great range of recipes and delicious ingredients frequently being promoted by the Government, experimenting with healthy and balanced meals is now easy and convenient. Vegetarian Whether you...
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As from the 1st March, the whole of Hamilton Business Park, Hedge End is going to become a clamping zone by order of the owner. Royal Mail are very concerned at there office, Unit 2, Manaton Way Off Hamilton Business Park that there customers will be clamped when they come to pick up their...
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Political blogger Guido Fawkes has reported that the Conservative party plan to send a team of 2000 party activists this Sunday, two days after the town’s Lib Dem MP Chris Huhne is due to appear in court alongside his former wife to answer charges of perverting the course of justice. A spokesperson for Eastleigh...
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Led Zeppelin fans will be on ‘a stairway to heaven’ on Thursday night (March 1) as one of the south foremost tribute acts take to the stage of the Concorde Club to recreate the music of what is widely regarded as Rock’s greatest band. ‘Black Dogz’, a four piece Brighton outfit, will be appearing...
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Anti-cuts campaigners have reacted strongly after majority Conservative county councilors voted against a Lib Dem opposition amendment to redirect money back towards SureStart Childrens Centres resulting in its defeat last Thursday. SOCC Hampshire campaigners said they felt disappointed, angry and frustrated having heard Council Leader Ken Thornber announce on Radio Solent that members had...
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Horton Heath resident, Steve Searle, is to bravely embark on an 8 day trek across the Sahara Desert, with the aim of raising over £2,500 for the charity Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The quest to North Africa will begin in October and will cover in excess of 100 kilometers taking Steve through a diverse harsh landscape...
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Eastleigh College celebrated another successful year for students and staff with their 2012 Annual Awards ceremony this week. College staff, students, governors and business partners gathered together at the College’s main campus to celebrate the exceptional achievements of the staff and students. Among the many awards presented, several students received the prestigious Governors’ Awards;...
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Staff at Peacocks Market Street branch will be breathing a sigh of relief at the news that the Eastleigh branch of the discount clothing retailer has been spared from the axe by the chains new owners Edinburgh Woollen Mill. Workers in other Peacocks stores nearby are not so lucky. Both the Portswood and Southampton...
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Police in Eastleigh are appealing for anyone who may know the whereabouts of a Black and Yellow Zhen Hua Quad bike. The bike is road legal and valued at around £2000. Registration LK11FCM. The bike was stolen from a training ground on Stoneham Lane sometime overnight on Tuesday 21 February. Also stolen was a New...
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Ian Baird’s Spitfires take on Truro City at The Silverlake Stadium tomorrow in the Blue Square Bet South (3PM kick off) and Eastleigh are looking to get back into winning ways after a disappointing result against rivals Salisbury City on Tuesday. The Spitfires started brightly at the The Raymond McEnhill Stadium however Salisbury took the advantage...
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Gardening folk in Chandler’s Ford are being invited to show off their floral skills as the launches it’s first Chandler’s Ford in Bloom competition. The entry categories are: Blooming Schools It’s Your Neighbourhood Best front garden visible from the pavement Business premises with container planting or hanging baskets Local communities are encouraged to take part where larger...
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