Pets being left to feel pinch of credit crunch 9:34am Sat 19 Jul 08 SCORES of pet owners are abandoning their cats and dogs because the credit crunch means they can no longer afford to care for them. From Daily Echo Reader comments (14) Lego model of QM2 revealed 2:32pm Sat 19 Jul 08 For six painstaking months it was a labour of love but now this amazing model - made up of 480,000 Lego bricks - of Southampton's Queen Mary 2 is ready to take pride of place in a new museum. From Daily Echo Reader comments (13) Shoppers evacuated after false alarm 1:45pm Saturday 19th July 2008 HUNDREDS of shoppers were today evacuated from WestQuay in Southampton after a false fire alarm. From Daily Echo Reader comment (1) How a pedal car prang led to an arrest 12:07pm Sat 19 Jul 08 IT was hardly the sort of high-octane atmosphere you find on the Formula One circuit. From Daily Echo Reader comments (9) Protests against lorry noise 11:12am Saturday 19th July 2008 PROTESTORS gathered in Marchwood this morning to campaign against noisy lorries driving past their homes at night. From Daily Echo Reader comments (23) Barton Farm housing plan a step nearer 10:05am Sat 19 Jul 08 IT IS one of the most controversial housing plans in Hampshire. From Daily Echo Reader comments (3) Theft of £23,000 from childhood friend 6:47am Saturday 19th July 2008 A MOTHER stole more than £23,000 from her childhood friend after taking her bank documents and driving licence, a court heard. From Daily Echo Weekend carnival capers to allay fears for future 1:25pm Saturday 19th July 2008 HUNDREDS of people are expected to take to the streets of Romsey this weekend for the town's annual carnival. From Daily Echo Reader comments (6) Big plans for this year's Mela Festival 7:49am Sat 19 Jul 08 IT is hoping to be the biggest and best festival yet. From Daily Echo Reader comments (8) Market town lifestyle demands high price 7:19am Saturday 19th July 2008 IT is famous for its quaint streets, bustling traditional markets and real ale. From Daily Echo Reader comments (13) More ...

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