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Brazil next for Ramirez in Confederations Cup
SAINTS midfielder Gaston Ramirez failed to get in on the scoring act tonight as Uruguay thumped minnows Taihiti 8-0 to book their Confederations Cup semi-final spot. Ramirez started the game but made way for Liverpool’s Luis Suarez on 72 minutes with
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Ward-Prowse denied opening under-20 World Cup victory
Saints midfielder James Ward-Prowse and his England colleagues were denied a first Under-20 World Cup victory in 16 years this evening as Iraq grabbed an injury-time equaliser. Peter Taylor's youngsters seemed sure to end that desperate statistic when
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Ex-Totts star wins Junior World Championship
David Sisi helped England Under-20s come from behind to win a dramatic Junior World Championship final, 23-15 against Wales. England had trailed 15-3 at half-time, but former Tottonians and London Irish back-row star Sisi, who will be playing
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Poyet sacked by Brighton
Gus Poyet has been sacked as Brighton manager following a decision by the npower Championship club's internal disciplinary panel. Brighton released a statement to confirm Poyet's departure tonight, a day before the players are due to report back for
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BMX, scooter and skateboard competitions announced in city
BMX, scooter and skateboard competitions will be held at a special event next month. It takes place at Merry Oak’s Veracity Ground on July 26 between 11am and 4pm, and will include demonstrations from professional skaters.
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Two-day Thai festival planned for city
AN EXOTIC flavour of Thailand will travel to Southampton for a two-day festival next month. The Southampton Thai Festival will take place on July 6 and 7 in Mayflower Park. Across the two days of the event there will be lots of food, music,
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Praise for volunteers after 40 years of help
GROUP of volunteers from Winchester who have been giving up their time for more than 40 years to help families living with devastating muscle-wasting conditions have been praised for their “tireless commitment” to others. Thelma Finnegan, Barbara
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New scanner unit opens at hospital after devastating fire
THE Royal Hampshire County Hospital officially opened a new chapter. Eighteen months after an MRI scanner was destroyed in a devastating fire, dignitaries were at the hospital to mark the official opening of the new MRI unit. The MRI and two
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Thornhill community day announced
FIRE engines, police vehicles and officers who patrol the city’s roads will all be turning out to support Thornhill Community Day in Southampton. The event takes place between 10am and 2pm on August 28 in Hinkler Green.
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Record and CD fair announced
THE STAR hotel in Southampton will be filled with music as it hosts a record and CD fair. The fair will run 10am-4pm on June 29 at the hotel on High Street. For more information, call 023 8033 9939.
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Why not try Taekwondo?
GET FIT and give Panther Taekwondo a go at The Hilt, in Chandler's Ford. Lessons are held every Monday between 6.30pm and 8pm. For details call 07789 888747.
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Police invite residents to voice their concerns
POLICE in the Polygon area of Southampton are inviting residents to discuss their concerns at a meeting on July 4. It takes place at the Central Baptist Church in Devonshire Road, and starts at 7pm.
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Shakespeare coming to the New Forest!
SHAKESPEARE is coming to the New Forest. The Castle Theatre Company is presenting As You Like It in the Beaulieu Abbey cloisters on July 4 and July 5. Call the box office on 01590 612888.
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KP back with a bang
Kevin Pietersen marked his comeback from injury with a large century for Surrey at Headingley today. In his first innings since March, the former Hampshire star confirmed form and fitness emphatically with a century from just 106 balls on day three
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National bronze for Hampshire Olympian Dani
Hampshire Olympic star Dani King failed to win a National Road Race title in Glasgow today. Instead, Lizzie Armitstead followed up her silver medal in the time trial event by beating Wiggle Honda pair Laura Trott and King by 63 seconds. The 2011
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City's young stars perform for Southampton Jazz Club
THE city’s talented musical youth will feature in Southampton Jazz Club’s latest concert at The Talking Heads on Tuesday. Southampton Youth Jazz Orchestra, made up of some of the very best young jazz musicians around and recognised as one of the
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Waterfield a star name at the Hampshire Games
Up-and-coming young sports stars from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight lined up in their own sporting competitions this weekend. Over 2,500 youngsters competed at Aldershot’s Military Facilities in the Hampshire Games, part of the Sainsbury’s School
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Injury concerns for Hampshire pair ahead of t20 campaign
Hampshire start their defence of the t20 Cup this week with two main injury doubts, having been knocked off the top of their YB 40 qualifying group yesterday. Durham took over from the Royals at the top of Group B with a six-wicket victory at Chester-le-Street
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Southampton’s Sam Goodchild becomes highest ranked Brit in Solitaire du Figaro race history
Southampton’s Sam Goodchild has become the highest-ranking British skipper in the Solitaire du Figaro since the race went one-design in 1991. After completing the 520-mile Leg 4 in 13th, the Shelterbox skipper finished the 1,938-mile RACE in 11th
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Wimbledon: Who can follow in Andy Murray's footsteps?
WIMBLEDON is upon us which can only mean one thing – the annual British agony over our lack of top players. Of course, the nation expects of Andy Murray, and hopes of Laura Robson and Heather Watson, but after that the well is pretty much dry.
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Children's charity celebrates its first decade
IT’S been a decade since Eastleigh parents set up a charity in memory of their daughter. And in that time they have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds to help children with cancer and their families. When Sophie Barringer was diagnosed
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Bus changes roadshow announced
FIRST Bus Company is holding a roadshow at the Bargate in Southampton on Monday to inform customers about new service changes in the city. The changes take effect at the end of this month, and the roadshow runs from 10am until 4pm.
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Hundreds of motorists caught flouting speed limit
HUNDREDS of drivers were caught flouting the 30mph speed limit in a New Forest village. Speedwatch volunteers in Bramshaw checked a total of 712 vehicles, of which 410 – 57.5 per cent – were exceeding the restriction.
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Man breaks court order
A WINCHESTER man admitted contacting a woman on social media when prohibited by a court order. Gary Tynan, 27, of Fraser Road, Kings Worthy, admitted contacting Colette Jewell on Facebook when a non-molestation order was in force, granted at Southampton
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Man admits possessing over 5,000 indecent images of children
A WINCHESTER man is awaiting sentence after admitting possessing thousands of indecent images of children. Brian Hemborough, 48, of Colson Close, Winnall, pleaded guilty to possessing 5,297 photos and also making eight indecent images between October
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Woman's cancer had not been diagnosed inquest told
A HAMPSHIRE woman died from an undiagnosed aggressive form of cancer, an inquest heard. Beryl Evers, from Romsey, had been admitted to hospital last December suffering from dehydration after experiencing trouble swallowing. But seven days later
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Bus driver racially abused
POLICE are hunting a man who racially abused a bus driver in Southampton. The man used abusive words towards the driver during the incident last Tuesday. Just before 9am, the driver was blocked in by a bus in Burgoyne Road in Thornhill. He
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Classic car event announced
CLASSIC British cars will be converging on The Royal Victoria Country Park in Netley from 10am from 4pm next Saturday. Entry is free.
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Time running out for In Bloom contest
TIME IS running out to take part in this year’s Chandler’s Ford In Bloom competition. The closing date for entries is June 28, with judging starting on July 15. For details call Steve Mursell on 023 8026 6612.
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Join our youth group call
A YOUTH club for 11 to 19- year-olds is welcoming new members. The club, organised by Solent Youth Action, meets every Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at The Loft at The Hilt community centre Chandler’s Ford.
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Call for beach cleaning volunteers
NEW volunteers for a group dedicated to sweeping clean a Southampton beach can attend its next meeting. Friends of Weston Shore will meet in a Woolston Community Centre in Church Road in Woolston on Thursday, June 27 at 7pm.
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New exercise class launched
AN EXERCISE class to help tackle “wobbly bits” is being held every Saturday between 9.30am and 10.30am at The Hilt community centre in Chandler’s Ford. The Legs, Bums and Tums class run by Knightwood Fitness is welcoming new members to the popular
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Police announce crime prevention event
POLICE in the Portswood area of Southampton are holding a Streetcred event in the Broadway on Wednesday, June 26. Residents attending the event – run in partnership with Southampton City Council and Operation Fortress – can get crime prevention
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Maths success for city pupils
PUPILS at King Edward VI School in Southampton celebrated success in the 2013 UK Mathematics Trust junior maths challenge. Thirteen students achieved gold certificates, eight silver and six bronze. Ewan Murphy, Georgia Stonadge, Rishabh Chugh
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Southampton's Gary Hunt finishes second in latest round of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
In a repeat of the opening round of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, defending champion Gary Hunt was beaten into second place by Artem Silchenko in the latest stop off. Held in Copenhagen, Denmark, the second event in the series was dominated
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Detectives investigate attempted abduction of young child
POLICE are investigating an attempted abduction of a young girl in Southampton. A 12-year-old girl was walking in Millbrook when she was approached by two men, who grabbed her by the wrists and tried to push her into a car. Fortunately the
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Family flees flat fire
A MAN, woman and their pets had to be evacuated from a flat after a fire broke out in their living room in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters from Winchester were called to the blaze in Chesil Street, just before 3am, where they had
