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Sunderland players should reimburse fans who travelled to watch St Mary's horror show
Vito Mannone believes he and his team-mates should reimburse all the Sunderland fans who witnessed the 8-0 hammering at Saints. The Italian goalkeeper has established himself as Gus Poyet's first choice despite the arrival of former Manchester
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Koeman - how we prepared for record-breaking thrashing of Sunderland
Ronald Koeman prepared his players for their 8-0 demolition of Sunderland with an eight versus ten match in training the day before the game to sharpen their attacking skills. The Saints boss spoke in advance of the contest about how difficult
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Dan's the man as Sholing edge rivals
SHOLING have another all-Southern One South & West battle ahead in the FA Trophy after edging Hampshire rivals Bashley 1-0 in Saturday’s preliminary round. The Boatmen will now entertain Tiverton Town in the first qualifying round on Saturday
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Stags banking on home rule in cup
AFC TOTTON’S hopes of hosting former Football League club Hereford United in the FA Trophy first qualifying round are still alive and kicking after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Cinderford Town. And the good news for manager Steve Riley is that his team
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England Under-21 recall "good education" for ex-Saint
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is pleased ex-Saints defender Luke Shaw is back playing with England Under-21s. Van Gaal believes that level of international football is the right one for the youngster's development, even though he tasted
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Big decisions already for Walker and rest of Volvo Ocean Race fleet
“IT was one of the first big decisions in the race.” That was the view of Abu Dhabi navigator Simon Fisher today as the Volvo Ocean Round the World Race crews celebrated their first week at sea. Southampton skipper Ian Walker decided to go
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Hampshire's Scott Mills survives another week in Strictly Come Dancing
Hampshire Strictly Come Dancing star Scott Mills has survived another week in the ballroom despite coming bottom of the leader board. The Radio One DJ, originally from Eastleigh, needed strong public support to keep him in the competition after
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Plans to divide Southampton house into flats
Plans have been filed with Southampton City Council to divide a shared house in the city into flats. Applicants want to add an extension to the house in Portswood Road to split it into one three-bed flat and one one-bed apartment. Planners
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Computer skills beginner sessions in Hampshire
The beginners' sessions take place from 10am until midday on Tuesday at Manston court, Lordshill, Southampton.
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Elderly woman found submerged in water in remote countryside ditch
AN ELDERLY woman is “incredibly lucky” to be alive after she was pulled from a countryside ditch by firefighters in Hampshire. The woman, in her 70s, was discovered submerged in water and mud by a passing dog walker near Oakley Lane, Mottisfont
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Bland enjoys another fine Tour finish
RICHARD Bland further enhanced his chances nailing down a place in the European Tour’s Final Series with a top-20 finish in the Hong Kong Open. The Stoneham pro maintained his fine run of form in Fanling, finishing six-under for the tournament
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Festive gift in aid of Hampshire autism charity
The event will feature more than 40 stalls including beauty products, handbags and accessories, and will be held at Careys Manor Hotel, Brockenhurst. It runs from 10am until 3pm on November 23 and entry will cost £3.
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Nature lovers to help Hampshire countryside conservation
Conservationists will meet at the car park at Holly Hill Woodland Park in Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, at 10am on Tuesday, October 19. For more information call 01329 824843 or email conservation@fareham.gov.uk
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Cheeky Saints fan feels the wrath of Sunderland own goal scorer after thrashing
A SOUTHAMPTON fan provoked the wrath of unfortunate Sunderland own-goal scorer Santiago Vergini after Saints thrashed the Black Cats. Vergini opened the scoring during the 8-0 demolition by firing a clearance into his own net from 18 yards.
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Driver tells how he won legal fight over parking fine after controversial carpark firm took him to court
A HAMPSHIRE man has told how he won a legal battle over a fine issued by controversial parking firm which uses CCTV to police carparks. Will Martin has won his nine-month battle with car park management service Parking Eye, after it took him to
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Infinity kept off the top by late strike
Cadnam staged an impressive recovery to stop Infinity taking over top spot in Division 1 of the Puma Engineering Hampshire League. Tommy Stringer (2) and Steve Allen had put Infinity 3-1 up after Ashley Hewer had put Cadnam ahead early on.
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Landlord calls time after half century of pulling pints
When teenager Tony Senger was considering his career options as a youngster in 1967, the last thing he wanted to do was run a pub. But now, 47 years later, he is calling time on his career after nearly half a century of pulling pints. The 71
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Embarrassing hat-trick sends Winchester crashing out of cup
Winchester Castle conceded a remarkable hat-trick of own goals to slide out of the Southampton Senior Cup in embarrassing fashion. They had led 2-0 at Southampton University thanks to first-half goals from Stuart Findlay and Ali Badcock. But
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Alderweireld calls for calm
Toby Alderweireld insists Saints must not get carried away following their 8-0 thrashing of Sunderland. The 25-year-old is currently on loan at St Mary's from reigning La Liga champions Atletico Madrid and is now an integral part of the most miserly
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DNA reveals world's most famous sea dog was infact male
A DNA discovery has overturned an ancient mystery and proved that the world's most famous sea dog was in fact male. Hatch, the unfortunate hound that went down with the Mary Rose 500 years ago, was originally thought to be the only female on board
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Hampshire trainer wins £250K race
Hampshire trainer Marcus Tregoning accomplished one of the greatest feats of his career when Bronze Angel sluiced through the mud to win the richest handicap staged in Britain at Ascot’s Champions Day. Having won the Cambridgeshire for the second
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Southampton thrill seeker sets seal on fourth world title
Gary Hunt set the seal on his fourth Red Bull World Cliff Diving title in style with victory in the final stop off, held in Mexico. The 30-year-old Southampton-born thrill seeker wrapped up the 2014 series title last month with one event left but
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Police probe after woman stabbed in Southampton housing estate
A young woman was stabbed on a Southampton estate in the early hours of today. The 23-year-old was attacked in Teme Crescent, Millbrook, at 4.30am in what police say was an "altercation”. She suffered wounds to her arm and was treated by paramedics
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Ashya King well enough to go out for pizza
A CANCER sufferer who was at the centre of an international search after being taken from a Southampton hospital is showing “incredible” signs of recovery, doctors say. Five-year-old Hampshire boy Ashya King is making such a good recovery he went
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Plan launched for two-storey house in Southampton
PLANS to build a two-storey house on land in Southampton are being considered by city council officers. A decision on Martin Garrahan’s plans for the site in Radstock Road will be made by December 4.
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Plea for volunteers to deliver 3,000 fliers in parish
BISHOP’S Waltham parish chiefs are recruiting volunteers to distribute leaflets. The parish council is looking to enlist around 30 ‘street agents’ to deliver fliers to 3,000 houses around the town. Barry Nicholson, planning committee chairman
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Call for volunteers to help maintain park
GREEN-FINGERED residents can dig in to help maintain a Southampton park. The Friends of St James Park Gardening Team meets from 1-3pm on Wednesdays in St James Road, Shirley. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks including clearing litter
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Drama group set for take off
A HAMPSHIRE drama group’s first production of the new season is all set for take off. Lymington Players are preparing to stage Flare Path, based on Terrence Rattigan’s first-hand experience as a tail gunner in RAF Coastal Command during the Second
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Hunt for Hampshire's best boss
BOSSES in Hampshire are invited to enter a dog-eat-dog search to uncover the country’s best manager. Promoted by recruitment firm Reed, the awards are taking place to acknowledge and recognise managers who have gone above and beyond for the workplace
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Residents voice anger at lack of healthcare facilities in new town plan
RESIDENTS have voiced their shock at the lack of healthcare plans for a controversial new town in Hampshire. The 6,000-home Welborne project, which would be based north of Fareham, has been the subject of a series of meetings this week as the public
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Beauty spot campaigners hold annual meeting
THE Friends of Ballard Water Meadows in New Milton is hosting its AGM on Wednesday at New Milton Town Hall at 7.30pm.
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Alresford residents to see plans for town's future
ALRESFORD residents will have a chance to see plans for the future of the town. Winchester City Council is putting on an exhibition of proposals for nearly 400 new homes as part of its Local Plan Part Two. It runs from 3pm to 7.30pm on November
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Library users hold annual meeting
BITTERNE Library will holding an annual meeting where members will be discussing a variety of projects for the building. The meeting, open to all, takes place at 11am in the study room at the Bitterne Road East centre.
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Latin-inspired fitness clus for pensioners
PENSIONERS can keep active at a Latin-inspired fitness club in Southampton on Fridays. The Mexico Music and Motion group is aimed at pensioners with limited mobility. It takes place from 10.15am to 11.15am in the Freemantle and Shirley Community
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Tudor House to host Hallowe'en event
TUDOR House and Garden in Southampton will host a Hallowe’en event on October 31. There will be scary crafts and the chance to meet the ghoulish residents of the historic venue from 10.30am to 5pm. There will also be a prize for the best fancy
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Police and fire services in Hampshire closer to sharing headquarters
HAMPSHIRE’S fire and police services are a step closer to sharing headquarters after the Government rubberstamped a multi-million-pound grant for the plans. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has been successful in its bid to fund the move, which
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Investigation launched into Southampton arson attack
A police investigation has been launched into an arson attack in Southampton early today. Officers are guarding a city carpark after the attack in the early hours. An investigation is underway after two vehicles were found well alight
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Titanic menu sells for £60,000 while locker key fetches £62,000 at auction
Rare items from the Titanic have sold for a substantial six-figure sum at auction. More than 250 artefacts relating to the doomed 1912 vessel went under the hammer at memorabilia specialists Henry Aldridge & Son in Wiltshire. Among the
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Saints picture archive: Alan Ball looks dejected after Saints' Wembley defeat, March 1979
Alan Ball leaves the field after Saints' 3-2 defeat in the League Cup final against Nottingham Forest at Wembley. Saints' goals came from Nick Holmes and David Peach.
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Saints fans celebrate record breaking 8-0 thrashing of Sunderland
SAINTS fans spilled out into the streets of Southampton scarcely able to believe their own eyes after an historic thrashing of Sunderland. Hundreds of delighted supporters waited outside the stadium to get an autograph or simply say hello to the
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'I'm living a nightmare' - husband faces wife's funeral just four months after they got married
“I’m living a nightmare – I loved her so much.” Those are the words of Pennie’s Davis’s distraught husband Pete, who never imagined that just four short months after spending the best day of their lives together, he would be burying the love of
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Schoolgirl gives up sweets and chocolate towards fund for £50,000 operation to help toddler walk
SHE has set herself the ultimate challenge – giving up sweets and chocolate for a whole month. Six-year-old Bethan Richards has vowed to achieve what most children would find impossible – and is already halfway towards achieving her goal. The
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Hampshire MP hails vote for women bishops
A LOOMING decision next week to allow women to become bishops has been hailed as a “massive step forward” by a Hampshire MP. The House of Commons is expected to clear the move on Monday – one week after the measure cleared the Lords – probably
