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Fergie hails Saints performance

SIR Alex Ferguson praised Saints for producing the best away display he had seen at Old Trafford this season. Ferguson, pictured below, cited a chronic playing surface for his side’s dismal second-half performance, although he insisted it should

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Pochettino: we dominated at Old Trafford

Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino insisted his men “dominated” the second half at Old Trafford tonight. “In the second half we were dominating the game and taking the game to them,” he said after Saints’ 2-1 loss at Manchester United. "We were

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Unlucky Saints sunk by Rooney double

Manchester United were forced to survive a second-half Southampton bombardment before edging seven points clear in the Barclays Premier League title race. However, whilst Wayne Rooney's hot streak continued with a first-half brace that took him

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Manchester United v Saints Picture Gallery

Pictures from Saints Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

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Elton John and Snoop Dogg to headline Bestival

ELTON John and Snoop Dogg will both grace the Bestival tenth birthday spectacular later this year. In a UK festival exclusive and playing his first festival in many years, iconic singer songwriter Elton John will celebrate four decades since the

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Fresh delay to Pompey takeover

The Pompey Supporters' Trust's bid to buy Portsmouth FC remains on course, despite a further adjournment of the court case which will value Fratton Park and effectively ratify the take-over. It was confirmed this afternoon that the case, scheduled

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Fred is guest at awards launch

Veteran broadcaster Fred Dinenage employed his interviewing skills at the launch of the 2013 Test Valley Business Awards. ITV Meridian News presenter Fred was at Romsey’s White Horse Hotel yesterday for the launch ceremony where he spoke with some

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Coutinho signs for Liverpool

Liverpool have completed the £8.5million signing of former Saints target Philippe Coutinho from Inter Milan. The 20-year-old Brazilian has signed a "long-term deal", the Premier League club announced, after completing his medical and acquiring

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Gas works will close roads

TWO roads in Sway will be closed for up to six weeks while gas mains are replaced. Kings Lane will be closed between its junctions with Pitmore Lane and Coombe Lane from Monday. Coombe Lane will be shut between its junctions with Kings Lane

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Fareham charity tees up fundraiser

The Rainbow Centre in Fareham is holding a charity golf day at Goodwood Golf Course on April 25. Teams of four will play 18 holes on the members-only Downs Course. There will be bacon sandwiches, a driving range, a two-course lunch, an auction

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Isle of Wight safety group strikes gold

A VOLUNTEER organisation working to curb accidents has won gold at a prestigious national awards. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) recognised the work of The Isle of Wight Health and Safety Group with the top prize.

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Dokuro - Review

Reviewed On: PlayStation Vita Available For: PlayStation Vita Publisher: GungHo Online Entertainment America Developer: GungHo Online Entertainment America Genre: Puzzle Platformer Age: 7 (PEGI) Price: £11.99 from the PSN

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Park sealed off after pair found unconscious

TWO people have been taken to hospital after being found unconscious in a Southampton park. Police have sealed off the area around the tennis courts in East Park, after the man and woman were discovered shortly after 1pm. One was laid out on

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‘Alcoholic refused medical help’

A “chronic alcoholic” refused to go to hospital on the morning before he died, an inquest has heard. Joseph Thompson, 57, from Millbrook Road East, Southampton, had been drinking at a friend’s house on the night before his death and had slept on

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Dad leaves cryptic note before taking fatal overdose

A HAMPSHIRE dad left a cryptic message on the internet days before taking an overdose, an inquest has heard. Southampton Coroner’s Court heard that William Walsh, 46, was found dead in his bedroom after drinking alcohol and taking medicine prescribed

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Alex Thomson Vendee Globe Finish Photo Gallery

Alex Thomson sailed around the world in 80 days finishing the Vendee Globe round the world yacht race in record time today. Pictures by Mark Lloyd and the Press Association.

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QPR to add two more before deadline?

QPR appear to be the busiest Barclays Premier League club as the transfer deadline approaches, confirming the signing of South Korea full-back Yun Suk-young on a three-and-a-half year contract and closing in on defender Christopher Samba. Yun,

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Adoption session

A DROP-in session is being held for adoptive parents at Lanterns Children’s Centre in Bereweeke Road Winchester this Monday. Adoption charity PAC has teamed up with the county council to host the session from 10am-1pm. For more details call the

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Fatal asbestos

A MAN has died from asbestos exposure, more than five decades after working as a building inspector. John Tipping, 82, from Fordingbridge, worked in Hong Kong during the 1950s and 1960s. A verdict of death due to industrial disease was recorded

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Wheelchair user seriously injured

A WHEELCHAIR user was treated in hospital for serious injuries after a van ran over his foot. The 54-year-old was waiting on the pavement to cross St James Lane in Winchester at the junction with Romsey Road next to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital

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Prison for man who beat up fellow tenant

A factory worker beat up a fellow tenant at their digs after ransacking his room because he suspected he had stolen money from him, Southampton Crown Court heard. No sooner had Jevgeni Zaterin opened the front door, than Piotr Sajka punched him

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Businessman stole £170,000 to stop wife revealing he was gay

A Hampshire businessman stole almost £170,000 to stop his wife revealing he was gay, a court has heard. Christopher Graeme Brown has been found guilty of theft from Bournemouth luxury goods firm Dawsons, where he was employed as a financial director

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Horse stuck in mud dies

A horse has died despite being rescued when it got stuck in mud. The six-year-old chestnut mare was in a field off Portsmouth Road in Fisher’s Pond, near Colden Common, when the alarm was raised at 4.45pm on Monday. A vet sedated the animal

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New Channel ferry route launched from Hampshire

A NEW route between Hampshire and France has been announced by Brittany Ferries. Between May and September, holiday makers will be able to travel from Portsmouth to Le Havre, four days a week, in less than four hours. The high-speed ferry,

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Port dredging work

Work is underway on widening and deepening a critical part of the access channel to the container terminal in the port of Southampton. This is a key element in the £150m development at the city’s container terminal by Associated British Ports to

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Man wanted for aggravated burglary jailed after 18-month hunt

One of Hampshire’s most wanted criminals has finally been locked up. Wayne Jackson had been on the run after torturing a Southampton grandad. He was a member of a gang who smashed their way into the home of Robert Warren, who was lying naked

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Jordan's emotional farewell

AS one Eastleigh chapter triumphantly opened, another emotionally closed at the Silverlake Stadium on Saturday. New central defensive signing Chris Todd marked his debut with a powerful headed goal as the Spitfires soared up to mid-table in the

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Eastleigh lose grip on county cup

HOLDERS Eastleigh are out of the Hampshire FA Senior Cup. The Spitfires sent a combination of youth and experience into battle against AFC Bournemouth’s development squad at New Milton Town last night. They twice took the lead through Mark

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Where was the protest by Saints’ fans?

IF, as your poll suggests, over 90 per cent of Saints’ fans are unhappy with the decision to sack Nigel Adkins, then is it not incumbent upon them to do something about it? But where was the response in the match against Everton? Hardly to

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Angered by charge

I HAVE just read that the council wants to charge to take garden waste away! Sorry but what do we pay council tax for? Is the next charge to empty our blue bins? The council is already putting tax up this year like Labour councils always do when

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All for roundabout plan

I THINK the Rushington Roundabout project is a brilliant idea. As a publican at The Village Bells in Eling, we need as much trade drawn to this area as possible. TERESA ASHLEY, Eling.

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Warne calls for Cricket Australia changes

Shane Warne has called for sweeping changes at the top of Australian cricket, singling out rotation as one of the biggest issues he believes is holding back the national team. The former Hampshire leg-spinner posted a series of tweets on Monday, criticising

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Pensioner hurt in city centre bus accident

A Hampshire pensioner has been taken to hospital after a bus accident in Southampton city centre. Emergency services were called to Hanover Buildings following the accident at 11.48 this morning. Police immediately closed the road, following

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What does PCC do?

I AM unsure about what the role of Simon Hayes, the newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner, is. Nor am I sure what benefit it is to the public when I read he is under their control. I thought he was appointed to replace the Hampshire Police

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Don’t call us – call Asda!

MAY I through the pages of your newspaper advise the residents of West End who shop at Asda to diligently check the telephone number printed on their till roll before telephoning the store. Since the store opened last year my wife and I have been

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Pair jailed for over 40 years for drug smuggling

TWO men have been jailed for a total of more than 40 years after £90m of cocaine was found hidden on a yacht off the Isle of Wight. Piotr Pachnia, 33, was handed a 24-year sentence this morning at Winchester Crown Court after being convicted by

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Police to target gangs of rowdy city revellers

GANGS of rowdy revellers will be banished from nightlife hotspots as police launch a crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Southampton. Officers have joined forces with city council bosses in a bid to slash the number of anti-social behaviour incidents

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Prince Edward in Winchester

Follow @EchoPics   Click here to see the pictures Here we showcase the pictures of Prince Edward in Winchester, including his visit to Winchester University and The Great Hall. All these pictures were taken by Daily Echo photographers

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Marine protection project launches along the Solent

A major project to safeguard the marine environment off Hampshire and the Isle of Wight was launched in Southampton yesterday. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has selected the south coast, from Folkestone in Kent to Devon’s River Dart,

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Eco backing for solar farm

ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners are to present a petition in favour of a solar farm in Hampshire. Gosport and Fareham Friends of the Earth have collected more than 200 signatures asking Fareham Borough Council to approve the planning application for the scheme

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Golding congratulates record-breaking Thomson

Southampton's Mike Golding has congratulated Alex Thomson on breaking the British Vendee Globe record he set eight years ago. Golding completed the round-the-world yacht race in 88 days in 2004/05 but Thomson surpassed that this morning when he

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Car tyre slashing spree

EIGHTEEN cars had their tyres slashed when vandals went on a wrecking spree in a Hampshire town. Motorists are left with hefty repairs bills after the cars had their tyres punctured along Cavendish Close off Woodley Lane in Romsey. Many vehicles

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Could Saints be following the Swansea way?

DAVID Moyes might have hit the nail firmly on the head. Previewing last Monday’s game at St Mary’s, the Everton boss was asked for his thoughts on Mauricio Pottechino’s arrival at Saints. The canny Scot quickly brought up the example of Michael

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Rickie is ready for the next level

Rickie Lambert for England could really happen. The striker’s teammate, Jason Puncheon, suggested in the Echo last week that he thinks it not only could but should be a reality. The last time it was talked about it was pie in the sky but it

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Alex on verge of round world sailing history

HE could end today as the history man. Barring a last gasp disaster, Hampshire solo sailor Alex Thomson was last night on course to achieve a lifetime ambition, by finishing the Vendee Globe yacht race. And in doing so, he was set to become the fastest

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Is Cortese right in thinking football fans are just 'customers' now?

AMID all the many words written on the subject of Nigel Adkins’ shock departure, one five-word sentence should jar with Saints supporters. It was written in the Sports Pink last weekend by chief sports writer Adam Leitch. Commenting on the

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Manchester United v Saints - Jim Steele remembers '76 and all that

THE mop of red curls is long gone, but Jim Steele’s passion for Saints still burns bright. Since returning to Southampton earlier this season, the Saints legend has been a regular at St Mary’s as well as the city’s pubs, the habitat where he is most

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Fast and Fury-ous - a tribute

IT IS 30 years ago since the death of rock ’n’ roll idol Billy Fury who was hailed as Britain’s answer to Elvis Presley. But his name and music with classic hits such as Halfway to Paradise will never be forgotten. Now the 30th anniversary

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Brooking: Walcott can emulate Henry

Sir Trevor Brooking can see a little bit of Thierry Henry in Theo Walcott. Although Arsenal are not having the best of seasons, Walcott's reputation is rising, with the 23-year-old former Saints starlet scoring 17 goals for the Gunners and signing

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Wigan going the right way ahead of Saints clash

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez was proud of the character his side showed last night at Stoke - but ultimately disappointed they could only come away from the contest with a point. The Latics, who host Saints for the first time ever this weekend

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A* student hid fact he had left uni before killing himself

IT is every parent’s worst nightmare. When promising student Yunzhao Fan, began struggling with his degree, he kept his problems secret from his family. Months later, after he had stopped going to lectures at the University of Southampton and

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Vendee Globe factfile

VENDEE GLOBE FACT FILE The Vendee Globe was founded in 1989 by French sailor Philippe Jeantot. He had won the BOC Challenge (now the VELUX 5 Oceans Race) in 1982-83 and 1986–87 but, unhappy with the race's format, set up a new round-the-world non-stop

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Police plea after city centre crash

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after a crash in the centre of Southampton. The collision happened at Stoneham Way traffic lights at 8.30pm on January 24 at the Wide Lane and Bassett Green Road junction. It involved a black Vauxhall

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Phantom of the Opera, The Mayflower

A SHATTERING chandelier, a gondola heading out of the mist, a selfplaying piano, impressive pyrotechnics, ghostly surround sound – and even a disappearing act. The clever tricks and fireworks lit up this phenomenal show. But it was a spine-tingling

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Bridge payment system takes its toll

IT has become one of the most controversial transport schemes ever introduced in Southampton. The new automated toll system on the city’s Itchen Bridge was slammed by motorists before it was even in place, after council bosses revealed the machines

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TV stolen in break-in

THIEVES stole a Samsumg television from a house in Laburnum Road, Bitterne, Southampton while the 79-year-old owner slept upstairs. It happened between midnight and 8.30am on Friday.

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Cash for air medics snatched in break-in

THIEVES have stolen a charity collection tin from a Hampshire shop. Intruders broke into Fuzzi, a not-for-profit grocery and clothes shop in Parchment Street, Winchester, and took the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance money box. Owners

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Body-in-car accused claimed he was framed for murder

HE’S framed me. That’s what murder accused Afrim Lleshi told police when he was arrested and quizzed over the killing of a man whose body was discovered in a burnt-out car. The 36-year-old plasterer said he had been set up by his coaccused Arben

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Lidl depot plan passed

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a Lidl depot which could secure 400 jobs for Southampton have been approved by Test Valley Borough Council. After nearly two-and-a-half hours of debate, councillors gave the green light to the cutprice chain’s plans

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Saints transfer rumour round-up - January 2013

The transfer rumour mill is in overdrive once again, the Daily Echo is helping all Saints fans keep tabs on who Saints have been linked to. Below we're list all the rumours about who is joining and leaving Southampton this January, as Saints try

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Council chief urges PM to act now over Arctic Convoy medals

A council leader has urged the Prime Minister to act immediately and start minting medals promised for Second World War Arctic convoy veterans before it is too late for some of the elderly recipients. Gerald Vernon-Jackson, the Liberal Democrat

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Here's how Southampton City Council plans to spend its £5.8m windfall

Southampton City Council, which is facing £20 million worth of cuts, has received a £5.8m windfall. Here's how they plan to spend it.  Covering existing overspend in budget – £500,000  Money to council reserves – £663,400  ‘Transition

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Claus: Saints have signed a gem

NEW Saints signing Vegard Forren represents the most promising centre half to come out of Norway in years. That’s the view of Saints’ long-serving former defender Claus Lundekvam. Forren moved to St Mary’s in a £3.5m deal from Molde earlier

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Saints out to bash the bookies

Saints travel to Old Trafford tonight hoping that new boss Mauricio Pochettino can upset the odds and mastermind the club’s first league win there in more than a quarter-of-a-century. Not since January 16, 1988, when a Colin Clarke brace gave them

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Anger over how cash-strapped council has spent £5.8m windfall

CITY bosses have been criticised over how they plan to spend a £5.8m Government cash windfall. Among the complaints is a controversial decision to spend £40,000 to keep the mayor’s chauffeured car – while the equivalent of 150 full-time posts are

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Pochettino hails former international foes

SAINTS manager Mauricio Pochettino has hailed the professionalism of evergreen Manchester United duo Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand as he prepares to face the former England men again, more than a decade after tackling them on the pitch with Argentina

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'Quadfather' to quit full-time tennis

Hampshire’s Peter Norfolk, the 2004 and 2008 Paralympic champion, has announced he will no longer play full-time wheelchair tennis. Known as the Quadfather, Norfolk was the ParalympicsGB flagbearer for the opening ceremony of London 2012, but it

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TV stolen from theatre

A 19-inch television was stolen from The Point theatre in Leigh Road, Eastleigh overnight on Saturday. Officers have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the break-in and released him on bail until March. Anyone with information about

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Totton through to cup semi-finals

LAST season’s beaten finalists AFC Totton are through to the semi-finals of the Hampshire FA Senior Cup. The Stags caught Southern Premier rivals Gosport Borough cold with two goals in the first six minutes at a rainswept Testwood Stadium last

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Vendee Globe - Alex Thomson reaches the finish line

10:57am Massive congratulations to Alex Thomson @alexthomson99 finishing 3rd in the toughest race on the planet, the Vendee Globe, in 80 days — @Benfogle 30 January 2013

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United won't take Saints for granted

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is set to recall the Premier League’s top scorer, Robin van Persie, for tonight’s visit of Saints. The Dutchman was an unused substitute in United’s comfortable 4-1 home victory over Fulham in the FA

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UPDATE: Roads closed after flooding

Torrential rain and flooding brought road closures across Hampshire this morning. Roads in the New Forest were hit by floods as drivers were issued with a warning from roads chiefs. Among the routes shut by standing water this morning are the

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Knifeman threatens pedestrian

POLICE are hunting a knife-wielding robber who targeted a man as he walked along a Hampshire road. The 29-year-old victim was approached by a man who was holding a blade before being asked “calmly” to hand over his wallet. But when the victim

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Three cars stolen from city showroom

POLICE are hunting thieves who stole three cars from a Southampton car showroom. Doves Vauxhall on The Avenue, was forced to close to customers on Monday after the burglary, which saw three five-door Vauxhall Astra’s stolen from the premises.

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Sailor racing towards the history books

He could end today as the history man. Barring a last gasp disaster, Hampshire solo sailor Alex Thomson is on course to achieve a lifetime ambition, by finishing the Vendee Globe yacht race. And in doing so, he was set to become the fastest