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Mel medals at Deaflympics
Eastleigh Running Club’s Mel Jewett has won bronze in the women’s marathon at the Deaflympics. The 41 year-old from Hedge End won Team GB’s first medal at Sofia 2013, finishing third behind Switzerland’s Jacqueline Keller and Pole Edyta Zareba in Fussen
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Emotional Froome thrilled with Tour de France win
An emotional Chris Froome was almost lost for words after completing his Tour de France triumph in Paris tonight - but managed to declare his victory as proof the sport was entering a new, clean era. Froome became the second British rider in as
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England wrap up second Ashes Test win
England moved into an ominous 2-0 lead in the Investec Ashes after Graeme Swann wrapped up a crushing 347-win over Australia in the final over of the fourth day at Lord's. The monstrous size of the winning margin did not flatter the hosts, who
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Search after plane from Hampshire crashes into Channel
A major search was launched in the English Channel for a light aircraft that took off from Hampshire and crashed into the sea. The American-registered plane carrying one person on board came down about 15 miles off Dungeness in Kent at around 2.30pm
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Mickelson storms to Open victory
Five weeks after suffering the heartache of a record sixth runners-up finish in the US Open, Phil Mickelson today won the 142nd Open Championship at Muirfield in thrilling fashion. Starting the day five shots behind home favourite Lee Westwood,
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KP a doubt for third Ashes Test
Ex-Hampshire star Kevin Pietersen is a doubt for the third Investec Ashes Test after being ruled out for the remainder of the current match at Lord’s with a calf strain. Pietersen was not needed on the pitch today having been dismissed on day two
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Ex-Saint pens new Palace deal
Ex-Saint Kevin Phillips has penned a one-year contract with Premier League new boys Crystal Palace, just five days before he turns 40. The former England international might be in the twilight of his career but he will spend at least one more season
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Rallying call for support as Tigers parade is hours away
There are now less than 24 hours to go before Hampshire troops stage a freedom march in the county. In A rallying cry for tomorrow's military parade, Winchester veterans have spoken of their pride in the march. The Princess of Wales Royal Regiment
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Hants suffer rare t20 defeat
FOR more than a year, Hampshire swept aside all before them in domestic t20 competition so their first defeat in 14 matches may well have been a blessing in disguise. If there was any complacency in the Royals’ ranks after 13 straight wins, it has
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Sentenced for threatening bahaviour
PAUL Wild, 31, of Hyde Gate, Winchester, has been sentenced after admitting threatening behaviour towards Afjol Hussain and Ashley Soul. Magistrates at Basingstoke imposed a community order to attend a behaviour programme for nine days and ordered
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PREVIEW: Romeo and Juliet, Studio Theatre
FAMILIES feud, swords clash and for the two star-crossed lovers, the course of true love cuts a ragged and bloody path through the streets of Verona. Studio Theatre present Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Directed by Peter Kelly, the
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Man dies after crashing trike into tree in Hampshire
A man riding a trike has died after crashing into a tree in Hampshire today. The 72-year-old was riding the three-wheeled Suzuki motorbike when it came off the road. Police have today launched an investigation into the cause of the accident
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Charity for 13,000 carers gets vital lottery grant
IT was the news they had all been waiting for. Nearly 13,000 carers in a Hampshire community are breathing a huge sigh of relief today after the charity that supports them was handed a massive £325,000 lottery lifeline. One Community Carers
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Man and boy seriously hurt as crash blocks major road
A MAN and boy suffered potentially serious injuries in a crash on a notoriously accident-plagued Hampshire road. Three vehicles were involved in a collision at around 11.20am on the A36 Salisbury Road, at West Wellow, near the junction with Whinwhistle
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Meet local police officers
NEIGHBOURS living in the New Forest have a chance to meet their local bobbies and PCSOs. The Lymington neighbourhood police team is hosting a surgery from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Thursday, August 8, in Waitrose in Stanford Road. All are welcome
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Free health walk in Chandler's Ford
A FREE health walk will be available in Chandler’s Ford. The Eastleigh Borough Council is hosting the walk on July 18, 10am to 11am. The walks will be one hour, covering up to three miles. For more information, contact Marianna Cairley
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Yachtswoman cuts off finger in accident
A YACHTSWOMAN suffered a severed finger on board her vessel on the Hampshire coast. The woman injured her hand on her 37ft yachtwhile at the Hurst Spit anchorage near Lymington. A lifeboat crew provided first aid before putting the severed
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Cal;l to look out for ulcers
HAMPSHIRE residents are being urged to look out for the signs of pressure ulcers in a bid to prevent hospital admission. Health chiefs at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are raising awareness about the importance of checking skin regularly
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Winnie the Pooh exhibition goes on show in Hampshire
STEP into the wonderful world of a boy and his best friend – a bear – this summer in Hampshire. Christopher Robin, Winnie-the-Pooh and the Hundred Acre Wood are being celebrated at the idyllic setting of National Trust property Mottisfont.
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Motorcyclist injured in motorway crash
A MOTORCYCLIST was injured in an accident on a Hampshire motorway. The biker came off his motorbike on the M3 at Bar End junction 10, where the inside lane goes into the slip road, and suffered minor injuries - no other vehicles were involved.
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Band's farewell gig
SOUTHAMPTON rock and folk band Flash Sundown will play their last gig at the Art House Cafe in Above Bar Street tonight. The band has stated that this will be their last gig and will be playing from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Entry is free and light
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Choir hosts summer concert
LYNDHURST Community Choir is hosting a summer concert today from 4pm at St Michael’s Church in the town. They will perform a variety of summer songs and will be joined by special guests Octavious. Tickets cost £17.50, which includes a cream
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Job seekers drop by fifth in just four months in town
THE number of people claiming Job Seekers’ Allowance in a Hampshire town has fallen by 20 per cent in just four months. Statistics released by the Department for Work and Pensions showed claimants had dropped dramatically in the Eastleigh area
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City hosts medieval day
WINCHESTER City Museum is holding a medieval day today. Visitors to the Magnificent Middles Ages event will be able to enjoy free family activities, including meeting a medieval man-at-arms, making cutout medieval characters to take away and handling
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Beat surgeries in Cadnam
THE Cadnam Safer Neighbourhoods team is changing the time of one of its next beat surgeries. The session at Bramshaw Stores in Bramshaw will take place from 8.15-9.15am on Wednesday, August 7 and is a chance for neighbours to discuss crime and
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Churches in appeal for food and clothing donations
CITY churches are calling for donations of food and clothing. The donations will be given to needy people living in and around the city via Southampton City Mission’s food bank. Donations can be left at the City Mission Office at Bitterne Triangle
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All faiths invited to Medina Mosque in Southampton
PEOPLE of all faiths are being invited to a meal at one of Southampton’s largest mosques. Leaders of the Medina Mosque are hosting an interfaith Iftar from 7pm on Sunday at the mosque in St Mary’s Road. The Iftar marks the period when Muslim
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The myths, or not, about our summer
We're never quite sure what's true and not over summer myths. Here are 20 but what is fact and what is fiction? YOU can’t tan wearing sunscreen? Myth. Most sunscreens contain SPF factor, which allows you to tan whilst being
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Southampton diver misses out on place in World Championships final
There will be no British representation in the men's 1 metre springboard final at the World Championships after Chris Mears and Jack Laugher failed to progress in Barcelona. Mears was only 16.45 points outside the top-12 cut-off and can point to
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School to unveil new classroom
A HAMPSHIRE school is unveiling its new outdoor classroom on tomorrow. Wickham Primary School now has a wooden gazebo-style room built by local business Outdoor Places. The design was chosen to encourage pupils to think about the environment
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Too bright or just cool - Hawaiian shirts are back
IN their heyday they were worn by the likes of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. But after decades of relegation to the attic, the Hawaiian shirt has hit the high street once more. And as Britain basks in temperatures of up to 90F
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Church hosts children's holiday club
CHILDREN can join in games, stories, crafts, music, cooking and more with the Narnia Holiday Club. The Romsey Methodist Church will host the club between August 12 and 16 from 10am to 12pm each day. Cost is £10 per child for the week. It is
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Salvation Army hosts music event
THE Salvation Army is hosting a musical event in Southampton today. Titled “Music for a summer’s afternoon”, the day takes place at the Salvation Army Hall on North East Road, Sholing. Brass band Sholing Corps will be performing from 4pm.
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Bishop of Southampton in flying visit to Southampton Airport
SOUTHAMPTON Airport welcomed Jonathan Frost, the Bishop of Southampton as he visited the airport as part of his tour of the Eastleigh Deanery. The Rt Rev Dr Jonathan Frost met with Dave Lees, Southampton Airport managing director and Jan Halliday
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New training centre for Catholic school teachers opens
A PURPOSE-built training facility for teachers who want to work in Catholic schools was officially opened in Southampton. The Primary Catholic Partnership (PCP), which has always been based at the Holy Family Primary School, has now upgraded its
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The Joke's On Labour
HAVE you heard the one about the Labour Party comedy night? It’s called Stand up for Labour and has been taking place all over the country since last year. It’s now coming to Southampton, to the Hanger Farm Arts Centre in Totton on Thursday. Featuring
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Hampshire to host major music festival
Music-lovers who fancy a sense of history alongside their favourite bands will be able to soak up the atmosphere in the shadow of Nelson's flagship HMS Victory in a hotly-tipped festival this summer. The Victorious Festival is returning for the
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Gig Preview: The Whiskey Dogs at The Talking Heads
FESTIVAL favourites The Whiskey Dogs are coming to the Talking Heads on Thursday. The band play authentic, good time Americana including Old time mountain music, hillbilly blues, dustbowl ballads and jug band hokum played in the exhilarating spirit
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The Cult will be Electric live
THE Cult have announced Electric 13, a worldwide tour that will visit ten UK cities, including Southampton, this October. Born out of the ashes of the UK post-punk scene, The Cult evolved to become one of the most influential and controversial
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Hamble art exhibition
THERE’S beautiful colour displayed throughout the work of Hampshire artist Shelagh Williams who is exhibiting her latest collection at Sea Sky Art Gallery in Hamble for a month from this weekend. The fishing boat series has been a catalyst for
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Itchen Bridge shut over jump threat
A MAJOR Southampton bridge was closed this morning as a woman threatened to jump. PA Solent Coastguard spokesman said they had attended the drama on the Itchen Bridge. He said the Hamble lifeboat was sent to the scene to be on standby after
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Magic convention in Southampton
MAGICIANS from across Hampshire will be showing off their tricks today. The Dolphin pub, in St Denys, Southampton will be holding a magic day to raise money for the Associated Wizards of the South. From 1pm to 11pm more than 50 magicians will be
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Victim suffers severe head injuries in brutal attack
A man was airlifted to Southampton hospital after a brutal attack in Hampshire last night. The 20-year-old victim was assaulted shortly before 7.40pm by men who pulled up in a car. He suffered severe head injuries and was airlifted to Southampton
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Hampshire 999 crews sent on 50 hoax calls in a day
Hoaxers risked lives by making more than 50 prank 999 calls to police in Hampshire yesterday, it has been revealed. In one case last night a child aged just 12 diverted vital emergency services on a hoax emergency call to a fake heart attack patient
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Village teams battle it out in Mottisfont today
Six teams are taking part in an inter-village It’s a Knock Out, based on the former BBC TV series today at Motisfont Village hall. Test Valley teams include Mottisfont, Dunbridge, East Dean, East Tytherley, Broughton and Michelmersh and Timsbury
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Students beef up bull for Mardi Gras
CREATIVE students have helped to beef up a Hampshire festival – by providing a colourfully decorated bull. Traditionally a bull is used to lead Mardi Gras parades, so Eastleigh College students wanted to come up with their own version for the town
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Multi million pound plan to put Hampshire in broadband Premier League
COUNTY bosses are aiming to shoot Hampshire into the “premier league” of superfast broadband – by raiding council coffers. The council’s reserves have risen from £307m in 2012 to £418m last March – a hike of more than £100m. Now Tory leader
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Signed Beatles record sleeve up for auction
RECORD sleeve on which an air hostess collected the autographs of all four Beatles is up for auction. Auctioneers estimate the EP cover should raise between £400 and £500 when it goes under the hammer today. Claire Chalkley of Ringwood Auctions
