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Starting point for Forster
Fraser Forster admits that moving to Saints and fulfiling his Premier League ambitions “has been fantastic” after he kept his first clean sheet for the club in the 0-0 draw with West Bromwich Albion. The England stopper, who recently moved to Saints
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Saints star admits he has to improve
Saints striker Graziano Pellè is enjoying the physical nature of the Premier League but knows he must improve if he’s to be a success. Pellè arrived from Feyenoord in July with a prolific scoring record in the Dutch Eredivisie of 50 league goals
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Gosney joins Poole on loan
POOLE Town have boosted their attacking options with the loan signing of Mike Gosney from Conference South club Gosport Borough. Predominantly a winger, the 26-year-old made his name at AFC Totton with more than 150 goals and 300 appearances in
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Fry signing "speaks volumes" for Eastleigh
RICHARD Hill says it’s a major feather in Eastleigh’s cap that new signing Matt Fry was sent their way by respected Luton Town boss John Still. With left-back Michael Green launching into a three-match suspension at Dover Athletic yesterday, Hill
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Former Hampshire player unable to save Totton from defeat
Totton & Eling’s immediate future in the ECB Southern Electric Premier League is dangling by a thread. A close run two-wicket defeat by Ventnor leaves the Eels 11 points adrift at the Premier Division basement and facing a ‘must win’ final
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VIDEO: Saints legend Matt Le Tissier faces ice bucket challenge
SAINTS legend Matthew Le Tissier has been drenched with ice cold water for charity. Le Tissier revealed to his 395,000 Twitter followers that he had accepted the challenge from Swansea boss, and former Saints defender, Garry Monk and fellow Soccer
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Celebrate Ugandan culture at city community centre
Ugandan culture will be celebrated on August 30 at the Victory Centre in Portswood Road, featuring art and craft, music and a dance exhibition. It runs from 2.30pm-5pm.
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The end of the road for cycling scheme
TO some it was a scheme doomed to failure by financial concerns – but for others it was a chance to show the world what can be done. Anger and disappointment greeted the New Forest National Park Authority’s decision to throw out the controversial
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Three-course dinner at city church lunch club
A THREE-course dinner is served on Fridays by the Haven lunch club at St Mark’s Church, Archers Road. Doors open from 11am-2pm and dinner is followed by games and activities. Entrance is £4 and all are welcome.
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Police beat team to meet in the city
The Northam Beat Office meets in Graham Street in the St Mary’s area of the city on August 27 from 2.30pm to 4pm. Anyone is welcome to attend and talk to PCSOs Jon Reed and Sam Carpenter.
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Car boot sale for children's charity
SELL unwanted items and raise money for charity the Child’s i Foundation at a fundraising car boot and table top sale at St James’ Road Methodist Church, Shirley, on August 30. The sale runs from 9am-1pm and costs £6 per boot or table. To book
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Take a tour of Utopian Southampton
TAKE a tour of Utopian Southampton with author Owen Hatherley on September 5. The writer of A Guide to the New Ruins of Southampton will be taking in some of the city’s most well-known modern buildings. The tour starts outside the Genting Club
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Koeman lining up more signings
Saints boss Ronald Koeman confirmed he is not finished with his transfer activities after seeing his side play out a goalless draw with West Brom at St Mary’s. Graziano Pelle was brought in by Koeman to provide goals but he struggled to make an
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Hampshire to sign another Adams?
Hampshire have been linked with a move for Nottinghamshire veteran Andre Adams. The New Zealander will be 40 next year and is planning to retire after struggling with injury for the last two seasons. But Hampshire are desperate to add more
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Rafts battle it out on the water for raft race
CREWS took to their rafts to battle it out on the water in an annual fundraiser. They were competing in the Great Waterside Raft Race at Hythe Marina and crowds of people gathered on the water's edge this morning to cheer them on. Thirteen
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New city centre 20 miles an hour speed limit comes into force
A CONTROVERSIAL new 20mph speed limit has come into force in Winchester city centre. The new 20mph zone roughly follows the old Roman walls around the city centre and reaches parts of Hyde. Reducing the limit from 30mph, one of the city's biggest
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Families invited to picnic in the park event
A FAMILY picnic in the park event is being organised by Abbotts Barton Community Group for Sunday, September 7 next to Abbotts Barton playground. It runs from 12pm-3pm and all are welcome. Children’s toys will be provided.
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Village to host PACT meeting
TWYFORD hosts a Partners and Community Together meeting on Monday, September 8 from 7pm-8pm in the Church Rooms, Berry Lane. There will be representatives from the police, parish, district and county councils, speedwatch and neighbourhood wardens
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"Eurojumble" for motorbike-mad enthusiasts
THE 21st Carole Nash Eurojumble for motorbike-mad visitors in search of parts, tools and accessories for their classic bikes takes place on Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6 at Meadowmead Farm, Ringwood Road. Enthusiasts are expected
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VIDEO:MP gets drenched for charity
GOSPORT MP Caroline Dinenage has done her bit for charity – by being drenched with buckets of ice cold water. Ms Dinenage took part in the fundraising craze sweeping the globe to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease. The challenge went
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Volunteers needed for scarecrow festival
THE scarecrow festival organised by St John the Baptist Church takes place on September 27. There is a charge of £2 for each scarecrow and all entries must be ready by Wednesday, September 24. Volunteers are also needed on the day from 10am. For
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Call for volunteers to help conservation effort
GREENFINGERED volunteers are needed to help with conservation work on September 7 from 10am-noon. The New Forest Area Conservation Volunteers (NFACV) will be clearing undergrowth at Wainsford Road. Email to join in.
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Hampshire pro edges nearer to Tour card
DESPITE finishing with two rounds of 74 (+2), Stoneham pro Richard Bland edged a little closer to securing his European Tour card for next season at the Czech Masters. A two-under second round had moved the 41-year-old into contention for a strong
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Villagers to take part in wartime commemoration
VILLAGERS will take part in a wartime commemoration on Saturday, October 4 at All Saints Church and Parish Hall when there will be a Great War Dinner and Dance – giving residents the chance to remember the fallen. There will be a three-course meal
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Young driver who died after his 21st birthday party was over drink drive limit
A SOUTHAMPTON student who died in a crash hours after his 21st birthday party was over the drink-drive limit, an inquest heard. Jake Rebbeck had been celebrating in Southampton with friends when his bank card was stolen. The inquest heard the
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Meet your local neighbourhood police team
PEOPLE living in the New Forest are being invited to meet their local neighbourhood police team. A residents’ meeting is being held from 3pm-3.30pm on Friday, September 12 in the Eling Cafe, Powell Crescent.
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Historic house to host famous play
THE world’s greatest love story, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, is being staged at Breamore House on Sunday, September 7. The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will be bringing the dramatic tale of love and loss to the open air theatre as part of their tenth
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Ex-Saint Francis Benali reaches Sunderland in running challenge
FORMER Saint Francis Benali has reached Sunderland as he aims to run 1,000 miles for charity. The Saints legend reached Sunderland's Stadium of Light after setting off from Newcastle United's St James' Park this morning. The fearless left-back
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Stoneman wins in Belgium
Dean Stoneman delivered a stunning performance at a damp Spa circuit to secure a valuable second GP3 victory of the season. Racing for the first time at Spa Francorchamps, the famous Belgium circuit, the 24 year-old was unfazed as he dominated
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Have fun with board games
Board games of all sorts will be played at the community hall in Lundale Road from 2pm to 4.30pm on Saturday, September 13.
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Hampshire suffer more Edgbaston woe
AFTER a third Edgbaston semi-final defeat in four years, the bad news for Hampshire is that T20 Finals Day returns to Birmingham in 2015. It was like Groundhog Day in rainy Brum as Hampshire added to the disappointments of 2011 and 2013. But
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VIDEO: Hampshire powerboat team hit speed of 244mph to smash world record
A TEAM of Hampshire powerboat stars have smashed a world speed record on water. Trevor Leigh and Southampton powerboat champion Steve Curtis, below, were part of the Spirit of Qatar team. Theb team pushed its Al Adaa'am 96 catamaran to
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Ex-Saint Francis Benali starts 1,000 mile running challenge
SAINTS legend Francis Benali has this morning started his epic challenge of running between all 20 Premier League football stadiums. Benali was waved off by friend and former team-mate Alan Shearer as he embarked on the 1,000 mile marathon journey
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Parish councillors secure map grant
COMPTON and Shawford Parish councillors have secured a grant of £325 from Hampshire County Council to go towards installing a map at the Memorial Playing Fields. The total cost will be £660. The parish council has also agreed to provide £100 to
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City sea festival proves a huge hit
IT is one of the most successful events in the city's history. Southampton Maritime Festival proved a huge hit with thousands heading to the port for a variety of sea-themed celebrations. Many historic ships were on show including the SS Shieldhall
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Investigation after house fire in Hampshire
AN investigation has been launched after a house fire in Hampshire. A two-storey building was engulfed by flames in Swallowfields, Andover, in the early hours of this morning. A total of 15 firefighters, including an appliance from Wiltshire
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Victorious Festival - Portsmouth
When Dizzee Rascal took to the stage at a Hampshire music festival it went truly bonkers. All day Saturday everyone was waiting for Dizzee Rascal to bring his brand of hip hop to Southsea's Victorious festival - and he didn't disappoint. From
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Severe weather alert issued for Hampshire
IT looks set to be a washout Bank Holiday with warnings of heavy rain. Weather experts at the Met Office have issued a severe weather warning for Hampshire and other parts of the south east for rain as well as strong winds up to 40mph on the south
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Mum on mission to boost charity
AFTER two of her children suffered from a life-threatening illness, a mother from Southamp-ton is supporting a charity which helps thousands of patients. Catherine Darling has spent the past two years helping two of her sons to recover from having
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Major drugs crackdown launched against gangs
SPECIALIST officers have launched a major crackdown on organised gangs across Hampshire as the war against drugs continues. The large-scale operation swung into action, with taskforces raiding a string of commercial and residential addresses in
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City constituency rests on 'knife-edge' as election approaches
STUDENTS and lecturers hold the key to a “knife-edge” Southampton constituency, a Tory pollster has concluded. The Itchen seat – held by Labour with a thin majority of just 192 votes – is neck-and-neck with nine months to go to the General Election
