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Former Saints star enters Celebrity Big Brother house
FORMER Saints defender Neil Ruddock was among the well-known faces who entered the Celebrity Big Brother house tonight. “Razor” Ruddock joined drug-ban horse racing champion Frankie Dettori, former Steps star Claire Richards and X Factor contestant
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Longest serving British prisoner of war dies
THE man thought to be the oldest surviving and longest-serving British prisoner of war has died aged 98. Alfie Fripp, a former technician at Brockenhurst College in the New Forest, died in hospital in Bournemouth today surrounded by his family.
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Lallana out, but Clyne could return
Adam Lallana will not feature against Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup third round tie at St Mary's, although full-back Nathaniel Clyne could return. Saints captain Lallana remains out with a knee injury and is likely to be sidelined with the problem
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Saints linked with Benayoun move
Saints have been linked with a move for Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun. It has been reported that the club are interested in signing the Israeli international, who they also considered at the end of the summer transfer window. The 32-year-old
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Hoskins makes loan switch
Saints youngster Sam Hoskins has joined League One side Stevenage on loan until the end of the season. The 19-year-old forward has made two appearances for Southampton this term, with both coming in the Capital One Cup. Coincidentally, one
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£2m loan for new surgery
A HAMPSHIRE village has seen the arrival of a state-of-the-art doctor’s surgery thanks to a £2million loan. The Wickham surgery covers 11,000sq ft, including an on-site dispensary and additional private consulting rooms that are to be used by local
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Pardew looking for pace and power at Newcastle
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will target power and pace as he looks for a replacement for Chelsea-bound Demba Ba. The 51-year-old conceded defeat in his efforts to keep the Senegal international at St James' Park last night after the Blues triggered
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Great care at pharmacies
SOUTHAMPTON boasts seven pharmacies who are on a mission to boost the city’s health. NHS Southampton City has awarded the Healthy Living Pharmacy quality mark to the seven stores in recognition of their dedication to improving the health and wellbeing
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Fostering plea
AT A time of year when families come together, a foster agency is appealing for carers in Hampshire to help children who have none. Foster Care Associates (FCA) South is looking to alleviate the foster carer shortage in the region, and have launched
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Special charity night for Bestival coach crash families
BESTIVAL promoters are to honour the lives of festival-goers killed in a coach crash as they returned home from the event last year. A special musical charity night, Bestival Benefit, will take place in March, hosted by Bestival curator Rob da
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2012 was second wettest year in UK
LAST year was the second wettest year across the UK in records dating back more than a century to 1910, the Met Office revealed today. Total rainfall for 2012 was just a few millimetres shy of the record set in 2000, the figures showed. Persistent
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Man in court over New Year's Day blazes
A MAN has appeared in court charged with four counts of arson after a spate of fires in Winchester on New Year's Day. Sean Clements, of no fixed abode, appeared at a committal hearing before Basingstoke magistrates this morning. Clements, 47
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Work starts on day cancer unit
IT MARKS an important step in realizing a new state-of-theart treatment centre dedicated to blood cancer patients in Southampton. After four years, the Daily Echo-backed Red and White Appeal’s dream of building a new haematology day case unit has
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City leader 'thought he'd been shot' by sub gunman
A TOP Southampton politician revealed how he thought he had been shot as he tackled a crazed gunman on board a nuclear submarine berthed in the city. Tory leader Cllr Royston Smith told an inquest how he rushed at Able Seaman Ryan Donovan before
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Players heading for St Mary's exit
THERE are several obvious candidates for the exit door if Saints are aiming to trim their squad during the current transfer window. While most of the talk revolves around which players the club could sign, this month is also a chance to either
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Sports club revamp
MAJOR plans have been unveiled to breathe life into the home of two well-known Hampshire sports clubs. A new cricket pavilion, clubhouse and all weather sports pitch are being lined up for the VT Sports Ground – the home of Sholing FC and VT Cricket
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Stage is Set
EXPECT everything from top comedians to quality drama and magical children’s shows in The Berry Theatre’s new spring season. Kicking off the Hedge End venue’s new season’s drama programme is Les Enfants Terribles’ sell-out five-star show The Trench
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Exciting year for bowls ace
YESTERDAY Hampshire and England – tomorrow Britain and the world? That is the double incentive for Tom Bishop in what promises to be an exciting year for Atherley’s national singles champion. First on the agenda is representing his country
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Wenger: Desire is there for Walcott deal
Arsene Wenger insists ''the desire is there'' for Arsenal to secure Theo Walcott's commitment to a new contract. The 23-year-old ex-Saint will be out of contract in the summer but has been in excellent goalscoring form for the Gunners recently.
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Controversial store finally gets go-ahead
A SUPERMARKET giant can finally start building a controversial store in a Hampshire town. The way now appears clear for Sainsbury’s to begin development of the store in Bishop’s Waltham, which was halted after objection was made to proposals to
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Saints 'need to keep building confidence' against Chelsea
Saints midfielder Steven Davis says the team cannot afford to relax in Saturday’s FA Cup tie with Chelsea for fear of losing the confidence they have built up in the league. Nigel Adkins’ side emerged from the festive period with draws from their
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Something to carp about
Chandler’s Ford angler Stuart Rawlings was desperate to catch a freshwater fish over 50lb on his 50th birthday. He headed out to Thailand on a family holiday and booked two days fishing at Gillhams Resort near Krabi. Fortunately for Rawlings, Echo
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Who faces the exit door at Saints?
THERE are several obvious candidates for the exit door if Saints are aiming to trim their squad during the current transfer window. While most of the talk revolves around which players the club could sign, this month is also a chance to either
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Test legend backs Ajmal to star for Hampshire
PAKISTAN legend Waqar Younis has hailed new Hampshire signing Saeed Ajmal. The 35-year-old Ajmal was recently unveiled as the Royals’ overseas player for the latter weeks of next summer. Australian batsman George Bailey is expected to miss
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Saints urged to stop switching keepers
Saints have been urged to at last find stability in the goalkeeper position during January, after yet another change in that department this week. Kelvin Davis was dropped in favour of Artur Boruc for Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal, marking the
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Ace Lambert 'staying at Saints'
SAINTS will turn down all enquiries for talismanic striker Rickie Lambert during the current transfer window. The 30-year-old goal ace – the club’s top scorer with eight Premier League goals this season and the second highest scoring Englishman
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Davis: we musn't let The Blues get us down
Saints midfielder Steven Davis says the team cannot afford to relax in Saturday’s FA Cup tie with Chelsea for fear of losing the confidence they have built up in the league. Nigel Adkins’ side emerged from the festive period with draws from their
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Motorhome couple face huge Itchen Bridge toll hike
THEY say size doesn’t matter – but try telling to that to this Southampton couple. For years Derek and Jill Popplestone have crossed the Itchen Bridge in their motorhome without a second thought, paying the same 50p charge as other private vehicle
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Man due in court this morning after Winchester fires
A MAN is due to appear in court this morning charged with arson following a series of incidents in Winchester. Sean Anthony Clements, 47, from Jewry Street in Winchester is to appear at Basingstoke Magistrate’s court following fires at the Deanery
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Supermarket shopper, 27, slashed across face
A SUPERMARKET shopper was slashed in the face by a robber after he refused to hand over his wallet. The 27-year-old man was walking alone on a footpath at the back of Tesco car park in Sizer Way, Dibden when a hooded youth demanded the cash.
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Cut winter fuel allowance for majority of pensioners says MP
The majority of pensioners should see their winter fuel allowance cut to help fund a reformed system of care for the elderly, a former minister said. Lib Dem MP Paul Burstow said targeting the allowance for all but the poorest of pensioners would
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Dell legend Paine hails Saints progress
Saints’ new honorary president Terry Paine says the club should take great encouragement from the team’s performance against Arsenal. Nigel Adkins’ men drew 1-1 with the Gunners at St Mary’s on Tuesday night in a game dominated by the home side
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Comedian Jim Davidson 'vigorously denies' allegations
Comedian Jim Davidson ''vigorously denies'' allegations made against him by two women, his solicitor has said in a statement. The former Generation Game and Big Break host who has a Hampshire home was questioned by detectives investigating the
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'Predator' who groomed girl aged 11
A SOUTHAMPTON man planned to take an 11-yearold girl to a hotel for sex after grooming her over the Internet, a court heard. Andrew Peter Adey is behind bars after he admitted grooming the schoolgirl online and attempting to get her to perform
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Female police officers headbutted, bitten and spat on
FEMALE police officers were headbutted, bitten and spat on in a series of attacks on officers on duty over new year. In all, some 11 officers were assaulted in separate attacks while they were responding to incidents over the new year period.
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Bus passengers face cuts to services
KEY bus routes across Southampton could be axed in the evening or ditched all together because of the city council’s cost-cutting plans. Shift workers, hospital visitors and patients, students and pensioners would all be hit by the proposed changes
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Act now and protect chalk streams says MP
ACTION must be taken to conserve water in the region and save Hampshire’s unique chalk streams from disaster. That is the message from a Hampshire MP who spoke at a summit in Stockbridge about the danger to chalk streams such as the Itchen and
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Patients risk their health by not taking medication
THOUSANDS of people in Southampton are putting their health at risk by failing to take their medicines properly, a study has revealed. So in a bid to ensure the safe taking of medicines by patients, health bosses are urging people to use the NHS
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Researchers reveal another incentive to quit smoking
SOUTHAMPTON researchers have found another incentive to give up the cigarettes. Despite the commonly held belief that smoking relieves stress and quitting makes you feel more on edge, a study by the University of Southampton has revealed that smokers
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Liver expert is calling for safe drinking guidelines
A HAMPSHIRE doctor is calling for official guidelines on safe drinking to encourage people to take several days off boozing every week. With the Government revising its recommendations on alcohol consumption, liver expert Dr Nick Sheron wants the
