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Cook turnaround could be key to retaining Ashes
England opener Alastair Cook’s record breaking batting heroics against Australia in the opening two Ashes Tests down under have proved how quickly a turnaround in fortunes can be had in cricket. The 25 year-old could not buy a run this English
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Austin v Tubbs debate goes to a replay
THE recent FA Cup second round showdown between Crawley and Swindon Town threw up an interesting debate. Who’s the better striker out of ex-Poole Town marksman Charlie Austin and former Salisbury City hotshot Matt Tubbs? When Austin swivelled
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Fog causing chaos for air travellers
FREEZING fog has played havoc for air passengers at Southampton Airport today. Flights to and from the city have been cancelled as the weather has made it impossible to land. No planes have been able to arrive at the Eastleigh airfield
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My assistant is no Russian spy, says Hampshire MP
A Hampshire MP said today he backed his researcher 100%, saying she had ''nothing to hide'' after she was arrested on suspicion of being a Russian spy. Liberal Democrat Mike Hancock challenged the security services to produce evidence against
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Father and son admit illegal dentistry offences
A FATHER and son have admitted offences of illegal dentistry from a private surgery in Southampton. Barry Newcombe, 65, pleaded guilty to carrying out dental work while not registered with the General Dental Council (GDC). He was fined £600 for two
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Growing cost of your Christmas tree
FOR many people, it just wouldn’t be Christmas without a real tree taking over a sizeable part of the living room. But there is a risk that there won’t be enough trees to go round this year. Christmas tree suppliers are warning that
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Big day for Bishop of Southampton
THE new Bishop of Southampton today officially takes up his new title of Right Reverend after he is commissioned in a ceremony at Winchester Cathedral. This comes after the Rev Canon Jonathan Frost was consecrated at St Paul’s Cathedral at
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Carol concert bids for new world record
THE clock is ticking for making your voice heard in a world record attempt. The Southampton Sings carol concert hopes 32,000 people will fill St Mary’s Stadium on December 17. Organisers Southampton Passion hope to smash the record for the most
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Planning snub for Baptists
PLANS to boost funds at a 180-year-old Hampshire church by developing some of its land have been rejected for a second time. Blackfield Baptist Church wanted to build four homes at nearby Waverley Place with profits from the scheme ploughed in to a