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Saints' highest-scoring league wins
Saints’ highest-scoring (post-war) league wins 9-3 v Wolverhampton Wanderers (second division), The Dell, September 1965 Saints’ highest-scoring win since the war set the tone for a season that saw them promoted to the top-flight of English
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Images of Eastleigh
Follow @EchoPics Pictures from the 2-1 win for Eastleigh over Nuneaton Town at the Silverlake Stadium. These images are available to purchase as prints, mugs, t-shirts, digital downloads, and more.
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Eastleigh strike twice to beat strugglers
Craig McAllister netted for the first time this season as Eastleigh beat strugglers Nuneaton Town 2-1 at the Silverlake Stadium in the Vanarama Conference this afternoon. Jamie Collins bagged the Spitfires second as the Spitifres looked to be cruising
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Title favourites City end Whitchurch's unbeaten run
WHITCHURCH United’s unbeaten start to the Sydenhams Wessex season ground to a halt at pre-season title favourites Winchester City this afternoon. The surprise League leaders competed well to go in 1-1 at half-time, but had Jamie Mansell sent off
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Poyet: My most embarrassing moment in football
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet described today’s 8-0 defeat at Saints as his most embarrassing experience in football. The Black Cats boss admitted some of his players had “given up” during an incredible second half at St Mary’s, as the home
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Saints' eight goal against Sunderland - with pictures
Saints broke their record books when they thrashed Sunderland 8-0 at St Mary’s this afternoon. Here’s a break down of all the record breaking eight goals in pictures. Goal 1 A spectacular own goal after 11 minutes when Sunderland
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Tadic delight at joining exclusive club
Dusan Tadic today became only the sixth player in Premier League history to assist four goals in a match, and he spoke of his joy afterwards. The Serbian playmaker not only laid on half of Saints efforts in the record-setting 8-0 win over Sunderland
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Sunderland vicar calls for prayers as Saints 8-0 thrashing leaves Black Cat fans furious and stunned
Saints 8-0 thrashing of Sunderland has been met with anger and disbelief in the north east. Fans have vented their fury at the recording breaking score and one minister has even called for devine intervention. The headlines tonight on the Sunderland
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VIDEO: See the spectacular own goal that set Saints on their way to 8-0 win
Saints first goal against Sunderland is in line for own goal of the season. Unfortunate Black Cats defender Santiago Vergini scored with one of the most bizarre goals ever seen at St Mary’s. The 26-year-old Argentine volleyed into his
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Shocked Koeman hails his Saints stars
Saints manager Ronald Koeman admitted he was left in a state of shock after watching his side demolish Sunderland 8-0. An incredible afternoon at St Mary’s saw the club equal their biggest ever margin of victory in a league match and
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Saints beat Sunderland 8-0 in record win
Ronald Koeman well and truly disproved the manager of the month hoodoo as his Saints side produced a record-setting display to destroy a woeful Sunderland outfit 8-0. There is a longheld theory that the boss who collects the monthly accolade
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Patient attacks mental health worker with boiling water
A PATIENT at a Hampshire mental health unit poured boiling water over a care support worker after hearing a voice commanding him to attack him. Sipho Dlomo had just filled a cup with the water and was washing up a teaspoon when Peter Watkins followed
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Southampton 8-0 Sunderland: In pictures
Pictures from Sunderland getting thumped 8-0 by Saints in the Barclays Premier League. Southampton 8-0 Sunderland: In pictures Southampton 8-0 Sunderland: As it happened
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Tribute band to celebrate music of George Harrison
The concert will be held at The Talking Heads, Portswood Road, Southampton, at 8pm tomorrow (Sunday, October 19), with tickets costing £11.
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Concert raises funds for Southampton hospital
More than 30 young musicians performed to raise £500 for the Piam Brown Ward at Southampton General Hospital, which cares for children aged 0-16. The Trinity College London High Achievers' Concert took place at Abbey United Reformed Chuch in Romsey
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Remand over grievous bodily harm charge
A SOUTHAMPTON man was further remanded in custody until December 12 when he appeared at the city crown court via a video link from Winchester Prison. Kevin Jones, 30, of St Mary Street, was accused of attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm
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Hampshire woman tells how she survived 125mph Hurricane Gonzalo that battered Bermuda
A HAMPSHIRE woman has revealed the drama of surviving a hurricane that crushed trees, flattened power lines and battered Bermuda for the second time in a week. New Forest resident Susan Rowley and two relatives ran for shelter and battened down
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Teenagers honoured at National Citizen Service award ceremony
FOR SOME they have found talents they never knew they had, while others have discovered a new sense of confidence. Last night hundreds of teenagers from across the county who have learnt new skills and raised thousands of pounds for charity gathered
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Hampshire doctors take part in national data sharing project
HAMPSHIRE GPs are to take part in a national data sharing project which aims to improve patient care. West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group will be part of care.data, an NHS England scheme which will see coded medical details held by GPs
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Southampton charity holds annual meeting
A SOUTHAMPTON children’s charity will be holding its AGM on October 23. Community Playlink which promotes and improves play and childcare by setting up free toy libraries and groups across the city will meet at Sainsbury’s in Portswood to discuss
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Learning about Egyptian mummies at museum
LITTLE monsters can learn more about ancient Egypt. Tudor House and Garden in Southampton is hosting a Mummies, Monsters and Masks event for six to 11- year-olds on October 28. Youngsters will learn about Egyptian mummies by mummifying an orange
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Glamour night for firefighters' charity in Hampshire
The charity has teamed up with Sainsbury's Tu clothing to put on a show at the Ageas Bowl on November 13. More than 20 stalls will offer a range of fashion must-haves to try before you guy, as well as the chance to see the clothes showcased on
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Christmas fair being held at community centre
A CHARITY Christmas fair will help people get ready for the festive season. Lockswood Community Centre in Locks Heath will be filled with Christmas gifts, cards and stocking fillers from 10am until 3pm on October 25. There will also be a Christmas
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Conker championship being held
A CONKER championship is being held in Hampshire this afternoon. The Friends of Holly Hill’s annual conker tournament started at 2pm. Contestants met at Holly Hill’s main car park off Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green. Conkers will be supplied
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First World War events at museum
FROM dressing up, making medals or creating a First World War character, there will be plenty to do at the Westbury Manor Museum in Fareham over half-term. The free ENtrenchED family drop-in workshop will run from 10.30am until 12.30pm on October
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Fundraiser for village shop
‘THE Story of the Guitar’ will be held in Sparsholt to fundraise for the village shop. It is part of the Sparsholt Conversations series. It will be held on Wednesday, October 22.
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Talk to be held on former Mayor of Southampton
The event, titled Happy Birthday Sir Sydney Guy Kimber, will be held at Portswood Library on November 5. Anyone is welcome to attend the event, which begins at 5.30pm and will be lead by Calvin Smith.
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Chance to explore art gallery in Southampton
YOUNGSTERS can explore Southampton’s City Art Gallery at a half-term session on October 27. Children aged six or older can look at the rarely-seen art stores and conservation studios and then transform a variety of ingredients into paints.
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Bridge players to raise funds for Wessex charity
The event will take place at Highfield Church Centre on October 31 from 7pm until 10.15pm. To book tickets, which cost £8 per person, call Gwyneth Pearce on 023 8023 6145.
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Relive the gunpowder plot
CHILDREN can relive the Gunpowder Plot at halfterm activities ahead of Bonfire Night. Under 12s can join ‘Guy Fawkes’ and the other plotters at the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson, near Fareham, to bring history to life as they help to plan and
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Spooky events at city museum
THERE will be sculptures and terrifying tales at a spooky children’s event at a city museum. Children aged six to 11 will get to create a clay model to take away, hear a story and learn about the ways people of the past would ward off ghosts.
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Saints 8 Sunderland 0
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Talk on dangers of non-native plants in Hampsire
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust's non-native plants officer Catherine Chatters will speak about the work the organisation is carrying out to stop the spread of non-native plants at Crosfield Hall, Romsey, at 7.30pm on Monday. Admission
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Driver hurt in four-car crash
A MOTORIST was hurt during a four-car smash near a Hampshire railway station. The driver was treated by paramedics at the roadside when the vehicles were in collision at 12.20pm on Duncan Road, Swanwick, close to Swanwick station. A Hyundai
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Outdoor learning and play for Hampshire children
The event at Sir Harold Hiller Gardens will teach children aged three to six forest skills and craft. The cost is a combined £10 for an adult and child and to book a place for the event, which will be held on Monday between 10am and noon, call
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Hampshire school hunting former pupils for Remembrance Day ceremony
A Hampshire school is inviting former pupils who served in the military to join a First World War centenary ceremony on Remembrance Day. Kings’ School in Winchester is asking veterans who attended its predecessors to join the old boys of St Thomas
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Remembering those from community who fought during First World War
RESIDENTS have the chance to learn about the men from their community that fought in the First World War. A commemoration weekend will see a number of events at St James’ Church in West End. These include an exhibition running from October
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Restaurant to hold Italian class for Hampshire residents
Piccola Roma restaurant is inviting beginners to try their hand at learning a new language on Saturday, November 1. The session, which includes coffee and cake, costs £10 and will run from 10am until 11.30am. To book a place call 01489 892592
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Plumber escapes jail after admitting drug deal charge
A JUDGE told a plumber he was fortunate to be supported by his family when he spared him an immediate prison sentence for cannabis offending. Giving him a six-month suspended term, Judge Gary Burrell QC told Robert Luffman he had come within a
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Saints star Jay Rodriguez and mascot Sammy Saint help launch new cancer fight
SAINTS players are teaming up with health chiefs to join the fight against cancer. Southampton Football Club is supporting Public Health England’s Be Clear on Cancer campaign raising awareness of kidney and bladder cancer. Today, as the team
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Hampshire residents urged to test smoke detectors
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service launched its new three-month safety campaign as a way of making life safer for people aged 65 and over. Area manager Stew Adamson said: "The simplest of safety precautions like a working smoke alarm can really
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Thousands take part in Run or Dye run at Southampton Sports Centre
A sea of colour swept through Southampton as thousands of runners united for a flagship charity run. More than 3,100 took their marks at Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre for the Run or Dye event. The mass fun run, taking place in in 150
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Painting tools for children at Southampton art workshop
Natural materials will be provided to allow eight to 13-year-olds to fashion their tools and then draw with them at the Southampton City Art Gallery. To book a place for the event, which will be held on Tuesday, October 28, call 023 8083 3007.
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VIDEO: The most stupid things students have done while drunk
After it was revealed that a student got her head stuck in a bottle bank as part of a drunken prank we asked students at Southampton Solent what the most stupid thing they have ever done while they were drunk. To see he video of the student with
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Crime to be discussed at Suthampton coffee morning
Residents are invited to talk about crime concerns with Hampshire Constabulary officers at a coffee morning at St Michael's Church on Bassett Avenue. Anyone is welcome to attend the event, which runs from 10am until 11.30am on Wednesday, October
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Actress Joanna Lumley tells why she is looking forward to meeting the people of Hampshire
SHE is known across the globe for her sense of humour, starring film and television roles, and extensive human rights campaigns. Now the world-renowned queen of Absolutely Fabulous is coming to a Hampshire city as part of a high-profile appeal.
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Plans for 50 new homes in Hampshire village
RESIDENTS gathered to hear plans to create up to 50 homes in their village. Drew Smith Ltd has submitted an outline planning application to the Winchester City Council for the development on land off Hookpit Farm Lane, known as Top Field, in Kings
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Police host community meeting
POLICE in Highfield, Southampton, are hosting a neighbourhood meeting next month. The beat surgery will be held at the entrance area of Sainsbury’s in Portswood, between 10am and noon on November 1.
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Cleanup day for Southampton beauty spot
The environmental day will run from 10am to 1.30pm on November 1 and the meeting point is at the end of Quayside Road, Bitterne Manor. For more information call the Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre on 023 8067 1921.
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Two admit stealing mobile phones
TWO Southampton men admitted stealing three mobile phones and causing actual bodily harm to another man. Paul Foreman, 23, of Landguard Road, and Craig Ham, 20, of Sedburgh Road, were further remanded in custody at the city crown court until November
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Teenager threatened to kill grandmother
A TEENAGER made a threat that he would kill his grandmother, Southampton Crown Court was told. Josh Barnes, 19, admitted two counts of threatening words and behaviour. He also pleaded guilty to one charge each of making the threat to a police
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Talk on Tutankhamun
A TALK on the life of an ancient Egyptian Pharoah is taking place in Southampton today as part of Black History Month. Egyptologist Charlotte Booth, a member of the Southampton Ancient Egypt Society will be speaking about the life of the boy king
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Benches stripped after violence at trouble spot
BENCHES have been stripped from a popular Winchester meeting place after a spate of violence and antisocial behaviour. Businesses around Kings Walk said a group would fight, drink, urinate and throw objects by the benches around the brickedup fountain
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Learn more about Hampshire castle
George Neale, chairman of the Hound Local History Society, will deliver a speech at St Edwards Chuch Hall, Grange Road, Netley Abbey, on October 24. Entry for the event, which begns at 7.30pm, costs £3.
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New flats for Southampton building
Southampton City Council planners have not objected to Robert Bolton's plans for the first-floor space.
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Student got head stuck in bottle bank when bet went wrong
IT was a prank that turned to tears when a Hampshire student put her head inside a bottle bank – ended up being rescued by firefighters. The drama happened after the girl agreed to perform the stunt after accepting a bet from other students.
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Hundreds to unite for rainbow of colour at charity run
THERE will be a splash of colour when hundreds of people from across Hampshire take part in a fun 5K run at a Southampton sports centre this morning. People will be painting the Outdoor Sports Centre in Bassett all the colours of the rainbow when
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Concert to celebrate 35 years of Caribbean culture in Southampton
A CONCERT celebrating 35 years of Caribbean culture in Southampton is taking place tonight as part of Black History Month. The Maka Foundation is holding a concert at the Cellar in West Marlands Road from 8pm to acknowledge the importance of reggae
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Police issue plea following raid
POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary near Owslebury. The property in Hensting Lane, between Fisher’s Pond and Owslebury, was broken into on October 15. Bishop’s Waltham safer Neighbourhood Team PCSO Sarah McCulloch said
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Go behind the scenes at Hampshire police headquarters
COMMUNITIES in Hampshire will have a chance to view Hampshire police’s training and support headquarters at an open weekend from today. As part of Black History Month the county’s finest are opening up their training ground at Victoria House in
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X Factor winner and chart-topper to star in The Bodyguard in Southampton
X FACTOR winner Alexandra Burke is to star in hit musical The Bodyguard when it opens in Southampton, the Daily Echo can reveal today. The UK and Ireland tour – will start at the Mayflower Theatre on February 12 next year. This follows her
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Finn bemoans missing youth in winning return
FOUR-time Town Champion Mike Finn made a winning return to the Cuestars circuit after an 18-month break, but bemoaned the lack of youngsters at the event. The 28-year-old from Eastleigh pocketed a tidy £100 after dropping just three frames at the
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Police hunt launched as wanted man skips court
POLICE are appealing for help to find a man who skipped a court appearance. Luke Smith, pictured, from Southampton, is wanted after failing to attend two courts in Northamptonshire. The 29-year-old was due to appear at Northampton Crown Court
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Hampshire on stand by over Ebola threat
OVER the past decade it seems the world has never been far away from a global health crisis. First there was SARS, and then came bird flu, followed a few years later by swine flu. And yet, despite initial widespread panic, the situation was
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Castle takes scalp
DAD-to-be Billy Castle returned to the English Ranking Series and took the scalp of the first leg winner. The 2013 Town Champion beat Chris Bryant 4-0, Connor Rollo 4-2 and Scotland international Eden Sharav 4-3 from 2-0 and 3-2 down at Woking
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Cliff diving champ Hunt ready to celebrate 'wicked' year
GARY Hunt is preparing to celebrate a “wicked” year and his fourth Red Bull World Cliff Diving title in Mexico this weekend. The 30-year-old Southampton-born thrill seeker wrapped up the 2014 series title last month with one event left. Now
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Sterling story is a surprise
IT seems ridiculous for Raheem Sterling to say he was too tired to play for England. The pundits went to town after that comment from a 19 year-old and I can see their point. Kevin Keegan once told me he played 67 games in a whole season, during
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Home nations seem inspired
IT is hard to recall many better weeks for the home nations and the Republic of Ireland. The expansion of the European Championship, which will feature 24 teams instead of 16 at the 2016 finals in France, has given hope to the likes of Northern
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Wilson survives scare to take the trophy
HOT favourite Jamie Wilson survived a scare in the group stages to be crowned the 11th Cavagnetto Cup champion at Chandler’s Ford Snooker Club. The ten-year-old Pompey potter defeated Connor Benzey 2-0 in the final of the annual under-13 tournament
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Jimmy's tale will be the best of the lot
THE autobiographies of Kevin Pietersen and Roy Keane have been well publicised, but the sports book I am looking forward to reading is the lesser-known Hard Case. Jimmy Case may not sell as many copies as Pietersen and Keane, whose publishers will
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Southampton port goes on Ebola alert
THE PORT of Southampton is on Ebola alert and ready to take action if ships sailing into the city are suspected of carrying infected passengers. Bosses at the port have revealed that they are on standby and preparing to take steps to ensure any
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Titanic menu expected to fetch £70,000
Items once on board the Titanic will go up for auction later today. A menu from the doomed ship's first-class restaurant which survived the sinking in a passenger's coat pocket is expected to fetch £70,000. And a small locker key also
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Unbeatable Priory B end season as champions
Bishop’s Waltham & District Division 1 champions Priory B made it to the end of the season without suffering defeat. The victorious side won 17 matches throughout the summer and drew one. The venue’s A side finished at the other end of the
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Churchills score billiards win
Churchills Eastleigh gained their first victory at Sarisbury Social for some time as they won 4-2 in the Southampton Billiards league. Churchill’s Simon Green (31) beat Dennis Hushle (30). Sarisbury’s Doug Scott played above his handicap to
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'Keep voting for my Scott' pleads star's mum
“Keeeeeeeeep voting!” That is the plea from the proud mum of Hampshire’s Strictly star, after he wowed the nation with his rather unique crab moves at the weekend. Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills pincered his way across the dance floor and clear from
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It’s a ton up for captain Kev
Hampshire men’s captain Kev Ede reached a milestone when he turned out for his county recently. Ede chalked up 100 appearances for Hampshire and was honoured during the home game against Gwent. Hampshire will be back in action on the weekend of
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300-game milestone keeps Kelvin motivated
Kelvin Davis is hoping to write his name into the record books by becoming only the second Saints keeper in history to make 300 appearances for the club. The 38-year-old has played 293 games for the first-team since joining from today’s opponents
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When the gloves are off, Davis wants to stay at Saints
When the moment comes for the gloves to finally be hung up, Kelvin Davis hopes it will not mean the end of his time with Saints. The 38-year-old keeper and club captain is now into his ninth season at St Mary’s, with his current contract running
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VIDEO: Taking to the water - at high speed
The Daily Echo's Liam Garrahan checks out the Honda 150 powerboat and finds out more about the exhilirating world of on-water motorsport.
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Saints picture archive: Le Tissier, Ruddock and Andy Cook tune up, August 1990
Saints trio Matt Le Tissier, Neil Ruddock and Andy Cook show off their musical skills in August 1990.
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Police order review after religious texts found among dirty underwear
POLICE in Hampshire have launched a review on how religious materials are stored. It comes after inspectors found copies of religious texts such as the Koran and the Bible lying among pots and pans and dirty underwear in custody suites. They
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Down memory lane - Saints on this day in history, October 18
1980 Saints 1 (Watson) Middlesbrough 1. Centre half Dave Watson rescued a point for Saints 14 minutes from time after Bosko Jankovic had given Boro the lead just before half-time. 2011 Saints 1 (Hooiveld) West Ham 0. Jos Hooiveld scored
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Happy birthday to you - October 18
Brett Ormerod celebrates his 38th birthday today. Ormerod was set to join Wigan when Saints boss Gordon Strachan gazumped the northern side with a £1.75m bid and brought him to the Premier League in December 2001. Never seeing himself as an