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A BURGLAR who ransacked a home and fled with goods worth more than £16,000 has been jailed.

Firm is among the first to sign up for scheme

A SPECIALIST exhaust business in Denmead has become one of the first in the UK to join forces with a national training organisation to create 2012 jobs in 2012.

GET-TOGETHER The activity club at Oaklands Catholic High School for pupils who are carers for family members at home. Picture: Allan Hutchings (120610-917)

Young carers let their hair down at special school lunchtime club

RUNNING around in the sports hall, having a game of basketball, giggling over board games – these children look and act their age.

The Mitsibushi Evo stolen with a child inside

Did you see this car stolen with a child inside?

POLICE are making a fresh appeal for witnesses after a car was stolen with a five-year-old sitting inside.

Police close road after street brawl

A MAN has been arrested following a brawl outside a Horndean pub in the early hours.

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Flipping for Mayor’s charities

SHROVE Tuesday looks like being flipping great fun.

The stolen car was a silver Mitsubishi Lancer Evo similar to this one

Thieves steal car with child sat in back seat

A HORRIFIED mum watched as thieves hijacked her car - with her five-year-old son on the back seat.

The roundabout at the junction of Frendstaple Road and Stakes Hill Road at Waterlooville

Mum’s horror as car is stolen with son in back seat

A MOTHER has told how a shopping trip turned into a nightmare when her car was stolen with her five-year-old son sitting inside.

Watch top show for Hannah’s charity

YOUNG performers will take to the stage for a charity pantomime.

Woman collapses inside her home

FIREFIGHTERS helped paramedics enter the home of a 92-year-old woman who had collapsed behind her front door.

Farmer crushed by bull was a tragic accident

A FARMER was crushed to death by a bull after it failed to recognise him, an inquest has heard.

Inquest into death of farmer killed by bull

AN INQUEST is to be held today into the death of a farmer who was killed by a charging bull.

Homes plan is discussed

PEOPLE concerned about housebuilding plans in Lovedean are being invited to a public meeting.

Young man remains critical in hospital

A YOUNG man from Purbrook is fighting for his life after a serious crash in which a car smashed into a lamp post.

Brass band on winning form at competition

TALENTED musicians walked away with armfuls of awards at a regional competition.

Pensioner’s driving ban

A 73-YEAR-OLD man caught drink-driving has been banned for a year and told to pay £200.

Tributes paid to popular Waterlooville postman who went the extra mile

HE WAS a popular postman who residents trusted. Harking back to the days when everyone knew their local roundsman, Arthur Hind would pop into neighbours’ houses while they were on holiday to check things were OK.

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Top role for MP

WATERLOOVILLE MP George Hollingbery has been voted on to an influential House of Commons committee.

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Waterlooville driver gets court fine

MAGISTRATES have fined a man for driving without insurance.

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Andy Neve, pictured inside a pumping station at Portsmouth Water, Havant.

Picture: Allan Hutchings (102690-822)

Uncertainty remains over Hampshire’s water levels

THE jury is still out on whether water restrictions such as a hose pipe ban may be needed this summer.

GIFT Kenwood has given the teaching kitchens at South Downs College new equipment

South Downs College students are cooking food to perfection

BUDDING Gordon Ramsays and Raymond Blancs have the latest equipment to create their culinary masterpieces thanks to a donation.

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Catherington school goes French for the day

A PRIMARY school in Catherington added a bit of va va voom to its lessons by immersing itself in French culture across all aspects of daily life.

Lookout for troube at Waterlooville beauty spot urge firefighters

FIREFIGHTERS are urging people to keep an eye out for troublemakers after a spate of fires at a beauty spot.

Police officer hit

A MAN assaulted a volunteer police officer.

TRAGIC Terry Eastman died when his horse bolted in Clanfield

Spooked horse caused tragic death, inquest told

TRACTORS on a rural lane spooked a horse and led to the tragic death of its owner, a coroner has ruled.

Residents join the debate to improve Waterlooville

DISABLED access, the regeneration of shops and engaging people in town planning are some of the issues residents feel need to be tackled in Waterlooville.

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