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Girl, 5, fights for life after bus crash
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD girl is fighting for her life after she was knocked down by a bus in Hampshire. The little girl was in Knightwood Road, Chandler’s Ford, when she was hit by the single-decker bus. A police spokesman said her condition
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Flagship academy plans go before council
PLANS to build a new £20m flagship academy on Southampton playing fields will go before councillors next month. The proposals would see the new 900-pupil school built on land opposite the site of a controversial 350- home development on fields
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Doctor 'tried to sell parking permit'
A YOUNG doctor who tried to sell her staff pass for free hospital parking can only work as a medic again under strict conditions, watchdogs have ruled. Katharine White, a foundation year doctor, put her free permit to park at Southampton General Hospital
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Adkins hints he could drop Lambert
NIGEL Adkins has hinted he would consider dropping star striker Rickie Lambert from Saints' starting line-up. Lambert, who scored 37 goals in all competitions last season, has managed just six so far during the current campaign. And
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'Ball bearings' used in Stonehenge's construction
Neolithic engineers may have used ball bearings in the construction of Stonehenge, it was claimed today. The same technique that allows vehicles and machinery to run smoothly today could have been used to transport the monument's massive standing
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On the final leg
HAMPSHIRE’S match racing stars Ian Williams and Ben Ainslie are gearing up for the grand finale of the world series. Olympic legend Ainslie, pictured inset, currently sits third in the overall leaderboard of the World Match Racing Tour going into the
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The pressure is on for Chris
THE pressure is on for Isle of Wight solo sailor Chris Stanmore-Major as he nears Cape Town, the finish for the first leg of the Velux 5 Oceans. Stanmore-Major, pictured, from Cowes, is currently in fourth position but less than 200 nautical miles separate
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Pete's 14th in line
BRITISH singlehander Pete Goss has less than 900 nautical miles to sail to the finish line of the Route du Rhum. Goss was last polled in 14th position in the 44-boat Class 40 fleet racing from France to Guadeloupe. One of only two Brits in the singlehanded
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Saints submit ground plans
SAINTS have submitted a planning application for a football development and support centre at the club’s Staplewood training ground. The building work will also include a new groundsmen’s store and security lodge, as well as a replacement spectator
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Robber flees with hundreds of pounds
A MAN robbed an Isle of Wight shop after threatening staff last night. The offender demanded money and threatened staff before fleeing with several hundreds of pounds. The incident at McColls, on Union Street, Ryde, happened after 10pm
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Killer 'suffered mental illness' before alleged murder
A psychiatrist told a court how a man accused of murdering his partner and baby girl was thought to have been suffering from a form of bipolar in the months before the killing. Dr Roger Palmer told jurors at Winchester Crown Court how Anthony
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Hants offered second Caribbean trip
Hampshire are considering a second Caribbean trip in two months. Manager Giles White visited Barbados earlier this week after the county were invited to take part in a tournament also involving Trinidad & Tobago and other counties in March.
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Milton Jones At Southampton Guildhall.
Just Announced, Milton Jones at Southampton Guildhall 7th May 2011. Milton Jones: Lion Whisperer. Milton Jones, - you know the weird bloke with the shirts from Mock the Week. As well as star of the Michael Mcintyre Roadshow, and the voice of
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Body in the Solent identified
THE man whose body was found in the Solent has been named by police. He was David Alan Powell, from Ryde on the Isle of Wight. The 64-year-old was married for more than 41 years to his wife with whom they had three children. A yachtsmen spotted Mr
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'Voices' made man kill his girlfriend and baby
A MAN went on the run after killing his partner by stabbing her at least 30 times and then knifing their baby girl to death, a court heard. Anthony Marsh counted to 50 before allegedly murdering Stephanie Bellinger, 24, and their ten-month-old
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Don’t let our children beome ‘nature starved’
A HAMPSHIRE TV presenter has warned that children across the county could become ‘“nature starved” if they don’t spend more time outdoors. Chris Packham, who fronts Springwatch on BBC 2, believes that knowledge and awareness of the natural world is a
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Rose Bowl chef cooks for Britain
HE is off to the Culinary World Cup! Allen Townsend, head chef at The Rose Bowl, is in Luxembourg for the competition, which includes chefs from 28 countries. “I feel immensely privileged to be asked to represent my country at the world’s largest
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Centurion Bell warms up for Ashes - but KP fails again
Ian Bell once again repaid the faith of England's selectors with a deeply impressive hundred against Australia A at the Bellerive Oval today. Bell (121 not out) and Paul Collingwood (74no) reprised their rescue act from last week's drawn match
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Titan launches festive season
Titan entertains A 7ft android will be the star of the show when the countdown to Christmas begins tonight in Southampton. Titan the Robot will give three performances at WestQuay shopping centre as part of the city’s Festival of Christmas
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Ellie Goulding – Southampton Guildhall
After witnessing Ellie Goulding up close and personal at an acoustic gig a few months ago, I was intrigued and excited to see if she would be as good on a big stage in front of an almost packed Southampton Guildhall. I needn’t have worried. Bursting
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Frome end Sholing's unbeaten start
DAVE Diaper was distinctly unimpressed as league lead ers Sholing’s unbeaten start was ended 1-0 at Zamaretto South & West title rivals Frome Town last night. It wasn’t so much the result that appalled him, but the poor quality of the Boatmen
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Who is owner of wandering ‘Peppa Pig’?
THIS little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed at home – and this large white piggy did not know where she was going when she was caught by an agister on the edge of the Hampshire border. But her owner had better act fast to
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Blue Peter fired cruise dream
STEPHEN Payne, designer of Queen Mary 2, was guest speaker at the official launch of the Test Valley Business Awards. Around 100 guests attended the event, held at the White Horse Hotel, Romsey, where the naval architect was guest of honour
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Council staff 'can work in Costco' says leader
COUNCIL staff in Southampton who lose their jobs can work at Costco, according to the city’s leader. Councillor Royston Smith named the American cash and carry giant alongside a new Premier Inn hotel at West Quay when asked where the private
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Geoff sails in for prize-giving
PIONEERING disabled sailor Geoff Holt brought his own special award when he came to hand out the prizes to a Hampshire school. Geoff, who received his MBE medal from the Queen on Tuesday, atttended the award ceremony at the Romsey School. The yachtsman
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Thursday November 18
Today’s principal Southampton arrivals: Mirjam C, cargo, 0030, 36; Goliath Leader, ro/ro, 0030, 40; Independence of the Seas, passenger, 0500, 101; Artemis, passenger, 0630, 106; Ice Runner, container, 0700, 204; MOL Competence, container, 0800, 207
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Delays on A35 for rush hour drivers
Check the latest local traffic reports RUSH hour traffic delays in Southampton are being caused by container lorries queuing to get into the docks. Congestion was building up on the A35 inbound to the M271 this morning near the Redbridge
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Docks delay anger
LORRY drivers and haulage firms fear major delays at Southampton docks have cost them vital cash at their busiest time of the year. Hundreds of drivers have been stranded in long queues to pick up containers this week, which mean they are missing
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Rod backs Hants discards to be Ashes likely lads
HE made no attempt to keep them at Hampshire this year, but Rod Bransgrove is hoping Chris Tremlett and Kevin Pietersen shine for England during the Ashes. Tremlett left Hampshire for Surrey in January after being persuaded to revive his career at
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Kasabian's 2011 date with south's festival goers
British rockers Kasabian were last night were this morning confirmed as the final headline act for next year’s Isle of Wight Festival. The band, fronted by Tom Meighan, would take to the stage for the prestigious Sunday night headline slot.
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Lights to create a wonderland
CHRISTMAS officially begins in Fareham this weekend. A festive spectacular will transform the town centre into a wintry wonderland on Sunday, as the Christmas lights are switched on. Throughout the day shoppers will be able to soak up the festive
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Clock is ticking for Adkins
The clock is ticking for Nigel Adkins if he wants to freshen up his Saints squad for the hectic and important schedule that lies ahead. As of 5pm on Thursday, November 25, Football League clubs will not be able to register any new players until
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Farewell Vince
THERE will be a bar stool empty at the Wykeham Arms in Winchester this weekend after the death of Vince Broderick. The 90-year-old former professional cricketer was a regular at the watering hole for more than 50 years. He started frequenting the
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We need zebra crossing says crash girl’s mum
THE mum of a schoolgirl knocked over by a van in Southampton has called for safety measures on the road where it happened. Samantha Silverthorn, 14, suffered head injuries when she was struck by a white Transit van near The Hinkler pub, in
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Burglar strikes at family home
PASSPORTS were among items stolen during a burglary in St Catherine’s Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton. The thieves struck at the home of a 56-year-old woman who lives there with her husband and 15-year-old son on November 11. Police want to hear from
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Man admits drug possession
POLICE raided a house in Southampton and discovered cling film containing ten wraps of crack cocaine and heroin with Ali Mohamed’s fingerprint on one, the city Crown Court heard. Mohamed, a 30-year-old plumber, of Portswood Road, Southampton, admitted
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Unisex loo plan slammed by women
WOMEN have condemned plans for unisex loos at a new council building as “horrendous”. Critics say they are horrified by the proposals for the £2m Gateway project in Ringwood. The project will provide a one-stop shop for services provided by New Forest
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Tributes paid to man killed in motorcycle accident
TRIBUTES have been paid to a New Forest man who has died in a motorcycle accident in Thailand. Neil Beeson, 26, from Downton, had been living in the Asian country since last October and teaching English at a local school. His parents John and Margaret
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Woman hurt as handbag thief strikes
A WOMAN walking home alone in Southampton was left injured after her handbag was snatched. The thief approached the 59-year-old from behind while she walked along Stanton Road, in Millbrook, and grabbed her bag. But the thief used such force its straps
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Ferdinand laments slow England start
England captain Rio Ferdinand admitted England's slow start cost them against France as they lost the friendly international 2-1 at Wembley. Karim Benzema scored in the first half and Mathieu Valbuena netted after the break before substitute Peter