More libraries face closure in council cuts

Street lights could be dimmed for longer and recycling centres could close as part of cost-cutting measures
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Family suing care home after pensioner dies following fall

An inquest heard that the 87-year-old woman was bloodied after falling on concrete
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Public to get glimpse of 300-home project

Cllr Alan Dowden called the plans "unsustainable" and said residents are against them
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Raiders target Hampshire Co-op for second time in a week

RAIDERS have targeted a Hampshire store for the second time in a week.
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PHOTOS: Autumn colours fill Exbury Gardens

A FAMOUS Hampshire garden has turned up the colour for autumn.
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Hampshire MPs vote against scrapping 'tampon tax'

HAMPSHIRE MPs voted against plans to scrap tax on female sanitary items such as tampons.
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Charity watchdog to investigate school at centre of sex abuse claims

A HAMPSHIRE school hit by sex abuse claims is at the centre of an investigation by a charity watchdog.
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New super speed cameras hit Hampshire roads

CRASH blackspots on Hampshire’s roads are being targeted with new technology as police try to reduce deaths and injuries.
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Crowds set to flock to popular carnival

THE Battle of Agincourt is set to take centre stage as a village comes out for its annual carnival. Tomorrow’s annual Titchfield Carnival, on the same day as the 600th anniversary of the famous victory, will see a host of fun and entertainment with an Agincourt theme. The village is believed to have provided shelter to the King’s army ahead of crossing the water to France and on to the battle. The day starts at 1pm with a classic car show followed by a 107-strong cavalcade through Titchfield at 2.40pm. This acts as a precursor to the carnival parade at 3pm. A further illuminated procession, with entries including Bournemouth Carnival Band, will go through the village streets at 6.45pm before a beacon is lit at 8.30pm. As always the day has been organised by the Titchfield Bonfire Boys Society. There will also be music in the square from Romsey Old Cadets and a market in West Street and food court in Southampton Hill. Reflecting the battle theme there will be a chance for people to try out archery in Barry’s Meadow from midday to 3pm.  Villagers will line the streets on the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt when Henry V’s English army defeated the French forces despite being vastly outnumbered. And Titchfield is said to have played a significant part in its preparations.   The Great Barn at Titchfield lays claims to providing shelter for Henry V's army as they passed through to join ships that made the crossing of the English Channel ahead of the battle.  Road closures will be in place on the day – Barry’s Meadow car park is closed all day, West Street from 9.30am to 9pm, High Street, The Square and South Street from 11.15am to 9pm, East Street from 11.15am to 8.45pm, Southampton Hill from 2.30pm to 4.35pm, Titchfield Hill from 6.15pm to 8pm, Mill Street from 2.3pm to 4.15pm and Coach Hill from 6.30pm to 8.15pm.  
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Newborn flamingo to be named by Hampshire residents

IT’S only weeks old but its fluffy feathers and endearing demeanour are already charming crowds in Hampshire.
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They've struck again: Cigarette raiders target another Hampshire shop

The raid at the Co-op store comes just days after a similar break-in at another shop
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Green light given for 32 new homes

One councillor broke into a dance after the new development was approved
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Interactive archive will explore history of Romsey

A church historian has designed an interactive archive focusing on Romsey's part in the First World War
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Hampshire County Council has approved £100m-plus cuts that will axe 454 jobs

County chiefs say they are facing "significant pressure" from central Government
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Back to the Future - What was happening in Southampton during the dates in the films?

TODAY is Back to the Future Day - the very date that Marty McFly travels to the distant future of in the hit film trilogy - but what was going on in Hampshire on the dates he visited in the past?
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Gator stolen in Hampshire

POLICE are hunting thieves who have stolen a vehicle worth thousands of pounds in Hampshire.
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Thieves in £30,000 raid on Hampshire farm

THIEVES have stolen around £30,000 of garden machinery in a raid on a Hampshire farm.
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Police shut down 'drug house' after string of complaints

POLICE have evicted residents from a Hampshire home after alleged drug use and antisocial behaviour.
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GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Agony of teen in 'spider' bite horror

A HAMPSHIRE teenager has ended up receiving hospital treatment after being the victim of a mysterious bite on her leg.
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Pub owner 'forgot to get new booze licence'

A “FRUSTRATED” pub owner forgot to submit a new drinks licence – meaning the premises is alcohol-free for the next eight days.
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Exhibition to showcase best of art inspired by British coast and countryside

AN exhibition of contemporary art inspired by the British coast and countryside will be launched in a stunning Georgian Manor House near Southampton tomorrow.
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Little Jagger to be denied breakthrough drug

HAMPSHIRE schoolboy Jagger Curtis and other youngsters suffering from a cruel muscle-wasting disease look set to be denied a breakthrough drug.
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Rejection of housing plan praised by campaigners

PLACARD waving protesters lobbied councillors as they arrived to debate a controversial housing scheme in a quiet Hampshire village.
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Chamber of Commerce hands over £1,300 to charity

A HAMPHIRE charity has benefit to the tune of more than £1,000 and it’s all thanks to Romsey and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the town’s Santander Bank.
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Hospital chiefs apologise for 'serious failures' after pensioner dies from superbug outbreak

HOSPITAL chiefs have apologised for serious failures in preventing a superbug outbreak at a Hampshire hospital that led to the death of a pensioner.
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Anger as villagers vow to fight plans for 300 homes on ancient Hampshire woodland

ANGRY residents and councillors have vowed to fight a controversial scheme to build 300 homes on ancient Hampshire woodland.
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Motorcyclist shot at as vehicle crime spree continues across Hampshire

A MOTORCYCLIST says he could have been killed after being shot with a BB gun as part of a suspected crime spree across Hampshire.
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Hampshire mayor targeted in phone fraud scam

FRAUDSTERS are blitzing Romsey in a bid to get residents personal details and cash.
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GALLERY: Hampshire heroes honoured for bravery at police awards

THEY are the pride of Hampshire.
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Peppa bringing home bacon for show’s creators

SHE’S the cartoon character who delights children across the globe and at a Hampshire amusement park – and Peppa Pig has just made her creators £140million.
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REVEALED: Hampshire school hit by sex abuse claims 'failed' young girls - report

A HAMPSHIRE school hit by sex abuse claims failed to protect some vulnerable young girls, a major review has found.
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'Schools must properly ensure kids are safeguarded' funds report into controversial school

SCHOOLS must ensure children are properly cared for and kept safe, a report has found following allegations of sexual assault at an independent school.
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90 jobs lost as firm leaves Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE has suffered a major jobs blow after one firm has quit the town, the Daily Echo can reveal.
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Beauticians in 26-mile trek for cancer trek

A team of Hampshire beauticians have been going the extra mile for a cancer charity.
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