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Missing Ashya is found
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VIDEO: 'We couldn’t take it anymore' - terminally ill Ashya's father reveals why the family went on the run
POLICE in Spain have tonight found little Ashya King as his parents break their silence in an emotional video posted on the internet. The youngster was found with his parents Brett and Naghmeh and he is understood to be receiving medical attention
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Schneiderlin: I'm committed to Saints
Morgan Schneiderlin says he remains committed to Saints and has told supporters he would never disrespect them. The French midfielder proved to be a hugely influential presence at West Ham this afternoon, scoring twice as Ronald Koeman’s men came
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Koeman delight at West Ham victory
Ronald Koeman was delighted to secure a first Premier League win as Saints manager. The Saints boss felt his side were good value for their 3-1 victory against West Ham at Upton Park, which sends them into the international break with four points on
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West Ham v Saints - The Pictures
Follow @EchoPics Images from the Premier League clash between West Ham and Saints away at the Boleyn Ground.
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Saints secure Koeman first league win
Morgan Schneiderlin scored twice as Southampton secured a first Premier League win for new manager Ronald Koeman by beating West Ham 3-1 at Upton Park. The France midfielder - who had been linked with a move to join former Saints boss
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Beautyspot has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the country
A HAMPSHIRE beautyspot has been identified as having one of the highest skin cancer rates in the country for the second year running. Visitors and residents alike enjoy spending time outdoors in the New Forest but the Forestry Commission has been
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French lesson at city cafe
EXTEND your foreign vocabulary with a French class in Southampton. The Art House Cafe in Above Bar Street will be hosting their regular Le Cafe des Amis event on Wednesday from 12.30pm. There will be food and refreshments available at the event
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Fundraising zumbathon for hospital uni
MORE than 50 people will be taking part in a ‘Zumbathon’ at the Chamberlayne Leisure Centre, Southampton on Sunday, September 7. The session will run from 12 noon till 3pm. It is raising money for the Neonatal unit at Southampton General Hospital
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Community group to hold health walk
TAKE part in a Southampton health walk. The Freemantle group will be meeting on Monday, September 1 at 2pm for a mixed paced 30-minute walk through the town. The walking club will meet outside Grove Medical Practice. To confirm the walk
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Take part in a bat walk on Southampton Common
A BAT walk is taking place in Southampton on Saturday September 6 at 7pm. The event will be held on Southampton Common to observe the creatures for one hour. It will start with a talk in the Hawthorns Centre and food will be provided at the
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Southampton-bound ship is the future of cruising
THE Meyer Werft Shipyard has dominated the landscape in this corner of north-western Germany for centuries. The gargantuan hangar which has been the birthplace of so many cruise ships towers over the uniformly flat landscape near the city of Papenburg
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Cathedral to host free family fun day
WINCHESTER Cathedral is to host a free family day of fun this autumn. On October 4-5, at its Inner and Outer Close, the Cathedral holds its annual Harvest Festival. Making their usual appearance will be stallholders for the Hampshire Farmers
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New community hub is on track
A COMMUNITY hub in the heart of a Hampshire town has moved a step closer. The new £460,000 facility will be at the Former Magistrates’ Court in Church Street, Romsey and phase one of the planned building work was completed during the bank holiday
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Workshop for writers
BUDDING authors will have a chance to let the creative talents loose at a workshop in Southampton. The creative writing workshop will be held in Bitterne Park School on Monday from 7-9pm in Room 226. Sessions are suitable for everyone and cost
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Arrest warrant issued for parents of Ashya King
POLICE chiefs in Hampshire have this afternoon obtained a European arrest warrant for the parents of desperately ill Ashya King. Assistant Chief Constable Chris Shead said the warrant was obtained on the grounds of neglect but using it would be
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West Ham 1 Saints 3
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Council bans disabled woman from parking on her driveway
A DISABLED woman has vowed to take on the council who has forbidden her from parking on her own driveway. Molly Brown, who cannot walk without crutches or a walking stick, has been stopped from parking on her drive outside her Eastleigh home by
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Free cycle event along a Roman road
YOU can ride a Roman road in a free cycling event in Hampshire tomorrow. The SkyRide local event will start at the Hawthorns Centre at Southampton Common at 10am. The 11-mile route will head north to the Forestry Commission site at Lordswood
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New fitness class in Southampton
PENSIONERS with limited mobility can meet new friends at a fitness class in Southampton. The Mexico Music and Motion group meets from 10.15-11.15am on Fridays in Freemantle and Shirley Community Centre, Randolph Street. Contact 07440 419 575
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Have your say on safety in the city
HAVE your say on safety in Southampton. The Southampton Safe City Partnership’s annual community safety event will take place on September 11 at the Civic Centre. The free event will run from 4-8.30pm and be a chance to speak to the police, city
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Hampshire pupils scoring above average in SATS tests
EARLY results for the primary school Key Stage 2 Standard Assessment Tests (SATs) show pupils Hampshire pupils scoring above average. Hampshire County Council and Southampton City Council’s overall provisional results in SATs show above average
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Set crime-fighting agenda at residents meeting
RESIDENTS in the Highfield area of Southampton can help police officers set the crime- fighting agenda at a meeting on September 3 at Sainsbury’s in Portswood Road, from 7pm.
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Hospital serves up some of the worst NHS meals in the country
A HAMPSHIRE hospital provides some of the worst NHS meals in the country, a damning report has revealed. The Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester has been warned to improve the quality of meals served to patients after major failings were
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New choir to burst into life
A NEW community choir will burst into life on Saturday, September 20 with a three-hour session of rehearsal and performance in Southampton City Art Gallery. Anyone can join the session. For more information call 023 80 83 4536.
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Learn about bats on guided walk
WILDLIFE enthusiasts can learn about bats on a guided walk in the New Forest. Booking is essential for the event, which will be held at Lepe Country Park at 7.30pm on Thursday. Tickets cost £5 and can be bought by calling 023 8089 9108.
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Spanish police widen search for Ashya
POLICE in Spain are today seeking the permission of a judge to widen the desperate search to find little Ashya King. Officers in the Marbella area were due to attend court so they could be sanctioned to mobilise more resources to find the five-year-old
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Former Hampshire MP Sir David Mitchell dies
FORMER MP Sir David Mitchell has died at his Hampshire home following a long illness, his family has announced. Sir David, 86, who served under Margaret Thatcher in various departments including industry, transport and Northern Ireland, was the
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Major works will close road for eight weeks
WORKS are due to start on a rural through-road to replace a Victorian water main. Southern Water will continue works to replace the 1.2km infrastructure with more durable pipe work causing part of Chilbolton in Winchester to be closed. A diversion
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Nursery staff make a splash for charity
STAFF at a Southampton nursery have taken part in the Ice Bucket Challenge. The 16 ladies from Co-operative Childcare, in Warren Crescent, Southampton, decided to take on challenge, which has seen people across the world take a soaking for a good
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Thousands heading to south coast air show
THOUSANDS of people will flock to the south today as one of the country’s biggest air shows continues. Day three of the Bournemouth Air Festival 2014 takes place today and a high-octane programme is in store. It's all about the
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Family speak of devastation over son crushed to death
THE family of a worker crushed in an industrial accident say they are still devastated by his death. Ian Middlemiss was kiled when a two-tonne sandbox fell onto him while working for Aztech Art Foundry. Now Paul O'Boyle, who was running the Hampshire
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Half marathon attracts hundreds of first-time runners
MORE than a third of runners taking to the streets for Southampton’s newest mass running event are tackling their first-ever long distance race. Over 1,500 people have so far signed up to compete in the city’s flagship half marathon. Of these
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Clyne and Tadic are right on the money
Nathaniel Clyne believes he and Dusan Tadic have the perfect chemistry to make this the year of the right side at Saints. Last season there was a lot of focus on Saints’ left side, with Luke Shaw creating headlines for his remarkable performances
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VIDEO: Man left with stab wound after late night assault
POLICE are investigating after a man was left with a stab wound following a late-night assault. Officers cordoned off part of Dale Road at the junction of Norham Road following an incident last night. Police have confirmed an assault
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Town set for first film festival
FROM horror movies at a shopping centre to top tips from filmmakers, a town is looking to impress the critics with its first film festival. The new Eastleigh Film Festival promises a mixture of experiences and films screened at venues around the
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Community association celebrates new home
VOLUNTEERS at a popular Southampton community centre are celebrating after realising a “lifelong ambition” to find a new home. Lordshill Community Association has been holding events in a pre-f abri-ca ted building in Andromeda Road for 40 years
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Ron will find a way to pair Pelle and Long
Ronald Koeman believes Shane Long and Graziano Pelle can play regularly in the same team and thrive for Saints. The Saints boss has splashed out £20m on the two strikers this summer, but it seemed as though they would be fighting it out for a single
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Unchanged Hampshire looking to continue promotion push
Hampshire have named an unchanged squad for their latest LV= County Championship match, as they look to take a big step towards promotion. Bottom side Leicestershire will be the visitors to the Ageas Bowl tomorrow, for the start of a four-day contest
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Man spared prison after knife found
A SOUTHAMPTON man was spared a prison sentence after a judge accepted he had been drawn into a knife-related confrontation with another man against his wishes. The city crown court heard how police had been called to the rumpus, following a 999
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Tenant jailed for trying to start fires in her own home
THIS is the serial arsonist who has been put behind bars for attempting to start fires in her home - in a bid to get the council to move her. Kelly Ritchie made repeated calls to the police reporting someone was targeting her at her tower block
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England hopeful Clyne has time on his side
Nathaniel Clyne has admitted his disappointment in missing out on selection for Roy Hodgson’s latest England squad but still believes his time will come. The 23-year-old was on the verge of being selected for the stand-by list for England’s World
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UPDATED: Police believe missing Ashya is in Spain
AN INTERNATIONAL search to find a seriously ill five-year-old suffering from a brain tumour has today moved to Spain. Ashya King was taken from Southampton General Hospital by his parents on Thursday and they were last seen on a ferry to France
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Serial arsonist set fire to her own flat in attempt to force move
THIS is the serial arsonist who has been put behind bars for attempting to start fires in her home – in a bid to get the council to move her. Kelly Ritchie made repeated calls to the police reporting someone was targeting her at her tower block