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Former Saints boss brushes off job worries

Reading manager Nigel Adkins shrugged off fears for his job after his side extended their winless run to seven games with a 3-0 defeat at play-off hopefuls Bournemouth. Three goals in 14 second-half minutes condemned the Berkshire outfit to a third

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Phillips clips Magpies' wings with late strike

WHITCHURCH United shrugged off Saturday’s defeat at Winchester City to bag a stoppage-time 3-2 victory at Alresford Town tonight. Danny Phillips was the last-gasp hero, sending the Jam Boys level on points with Petersfield at the Sydenhams Premier

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Rescue drama with person believed to be in river

A RESCUE drama is under way tonight after a search has been mounted for what is believed to be someone in a Hampshire river. Solent coast guard has been called to help emergency services find what is believed to be a disabled person who has gone

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Two people charged following stabbing incident

TWO people have been charged in connection with a stabbing on a Southampton estate which has shocked a neighbourhood. Detectives have charged a 17-year-old boy and a 24-year-old woman in connection with “an altercation” in Millbrook.  Officers

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Stags set up visit from FA Cup giant-killers

AFC TOTTON fans can look forward to a visit from legendary FA Cup giant-killers Hereford United on Saturday week (November 1). Manager Steve Riley was pleased as punch tonight as the Stags came triumphantly through their FA Trophy preliminary round

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Final heartache for Stoneham

Stoneham suffered more Fullers County Sevens heartache, as they lost a dramatic final to Old Thorns. The 4-3 defeat was sealed when last-man-standing Neil Scullard was pegged back with a hole to go and lost out to a stunning bunker shot from opponent

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Teenager makes league history

Teenage Sparsholt talent Tom Foster hit back-to-back half-centuries as Winchester Warriors celebrated a winning double in the NatWest Under-16 Indoor League at The Ageas Bowl. He hit an unbeaten 61 in Warriors’ 63-run win over weakened South Wilts

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Southampton ace claims European cycling gold

Southampton’s Jon Dibben is celebrating his first senior international cycling gold medal. The 20-year-old helped Great Britain win the team pursuit title in the European Track Championships in Guadeloupe. Alongside Ed Clancy, Owain Doull and

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Ex-Saints boss praised for Scotland role

Mark Wotte claimed he had achieved everything the Scottish Football Association had asked of him as his surprise departure from the Hampden offices was announced. The former Saints boss, who took up the reins after Jan Poortvliet's departure in

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Casting calls for 'secret' Hollywood movie in Southampton

HUNDREDS of people flocked to two casting calls for a secret Hollywood movie that is set to be filmed in Southampton in November. Casting agency 2020 put the call out for extras from the Southampton area to give up several days to be on the set

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Motorist trapped in van after crash

THREE people were injured in a crash in a Southampton which has caused delays across the city. Both Northam Road and Britannia Road in Southampton were shut in both directions for two hours this afternoon following a two-vehicle crash just after

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Solent Sight Day marked by visit of David Blunkett

FROM talking computer software to high tech magnifiers - the latest gadgets for blind and partially sighted people were on display at the biennial Solent Sight Day. Around 400 people attended the free event organised by charity Southampton Sight

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Solent Sight Day marked by visit of David Blunkett

FROM talking computer software to high tech magnifiers - the latest gadgets for blind and partially sighted people were on display at the biennial Solent Sight Day. Around 400 people attended the free event organised by charity Southampton Sight

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Drugs gang jailed for total of 30 years

SENTENCES totalling more than 20 years have today been given to a gang who set up a drug running base camp in Southampton. Judge Peter Ralls QC said they had taken part in a significant operation involving substantial quantaties of heroin and crack

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Only upside down if it’s on a flagpole

 RE: CM Christianson’s Union Jack letter. The Union Jack cannot be upside down if it is not attached to a flagpole, unlike some other nations’ flags, say the USA, Holland or Australia, to name but a few. The Union Jack must be flown with the

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Should footballers ‘pay’ for poor performances?

THE suggestion, perhaps offer, by Sunderland’s goalkeeper that he and his fellow players reimburse travelling fans following the team’s crushing 8-0 defeat at the hands of Southampton FC on Saturday may set an interesting precedent. It is reported

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Young Spitfires march on in FA Youth Cup

EASTLEIGH’S season of firsts continued at the Silverlake Stadium last night. This time it was their Conference Academy side making history by booking the club’s first ever appearance in the first round proper of the FA Youth Cup. Lee Peacock

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Benali's Big Run to fight cancer for five years

FRANNY Benali’s Big Run has raised enough money to help fund the fight against cancer for the next FIVE years. That is the verdict of Dr Edd James, a lecturer in Cancer Immunology at the University of Southampton. So far, Benali has raised

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Sunderland players to refund fans

Sunderland have confirmed that supporters who attended the 8-0 defeat at Saints will be offered ticket refunds from the players. Black Cats keeper Vito Mannone had said after Saturday’s humiliating result that he would speak to the squad about

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Gas leak causes major delays in city centre

MOTORISTS face extra delays over the next few days as a city road has been shut due to a gas leak. Drivers have been warned to seek alternative routes as Royal Crescent Road and Saltmarsh Road has been closed due to the leak. Due to the closure

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Scores of pensioners evacuated from retirement block after flat fire

A RETIREMENT complex was evacuated this morning after a flat burst into flames. Around 40 pensioners had to be taken out of Victor Court in Thornhill Park Road as a fire caught hold. Those that lived near the burning flat pushed through thick

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County preparing for worst this winter

THE last delivery to a gigantic mountain of salt has been made today as Hampshire braces itself for a freezing winter. With bone chilling weather forecast, thousands of tonnes has been stockpiled as winter approaches. A fleet of 55 salting

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Ex-Saints boss leaves Scottish FA job

Former Saints manager Mark Wotte has left his role as Scottish Football Association performance director. The Dutchman joined the SFA in June 2011 to oversee their performance strategy across all age groups. In an SFA statement, Wotte said:

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Winchester swoop for Smeeton

WINCHESTER City have confirmed the capture of wide man/striker Charlie Smeeton from Newport IoW. The Island-based attacker is already well known to the Denplan City Ground faithful, having been part of Winchester’s Sydenhams Premier title-winning

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Fallen trees causing delays as tail end of Hurricane Gonzalo hits south

HIGH winds have been causing travel chaos today as the region feels the tail end of Hurricane Gonzalo. Strong gusts from the storm, currently sweeping across the UK, have brought down trees on to roads and rail across Hampshire. Network Rail

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Meet Hampshire’s male answer to TV’s Supernanny - The Kid Calmer

FROM a five-year-old throwing furniture through a double-glazed window to youngsters smearing their own excrement on walls, The Kid Calmer has seen it all. For years Richard Curtis has helped desperate families in crisis solve parenting dilemmas

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Ex-Saint Shaw vows to improve

Luke Shaw has vowed to improve and admitted he is yet to hit top form at Manchester United. The £27million defender knows he has struggled to adapt since his summer move from Saints. New United boss Louis van Gaal criticised his fitness levels

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Drivers reminded to respect lollipop men and women

'STOP Means Stop' - that is the message being given to drivers as part of a campaign to encourage respect for school crossing patrols. Hampshire County Council is reminding motorists of the importance of lollipop men and women through a Stop Means

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Eastleigh newsagent notches up 21 years in business

AN EASTLEIGH village shopkeeper is celebrating 21 years in business after moving up the ranks from paper boy to newsagent. Graham Bristow, owner of Sandy News in Fair Oak, started his career as a 13-year-old paper boy at the same shop which he

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Henderson is Alright after memorable win

PAUL Henderson saddled his eighth winner of the National Hunt season at Plumpton on Monday with a horse who cost nothing and was ridden by the 'wrong' jockey for owners who no longer exist. The Whitsbury trainer explained the strange tale about

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Pants idea leads to award nomination for Southampton entrepreneur Becky

An ENTREPRENEUR from Southampton has been shortlisted for a national award and needs the help of her community. Becky John is the brains behind Who Made Your Pants?, an underwear company supporting women from refugee backgrounds. The company

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Shortage of office space in Southampton could hit city's economy

A SHORTAGE of office space in Southampton could hit the Solent’s economy, according to a new report. City-based property consultants JLL are calling for more office developments in the city so Southampton’s economic development isn’t curbed.

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£1.5m revamp of Fareham runway will help boost region's economy

AN airfield runway will undergo a £1.5m refurbishment as part of a push to encourage businesses to join the “thriving aviation community”. The improvements are part of an £8.3m package of investment by Fareham Borough Council at the Solent Enterprise

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Brother jailed for killing his twin

A MAN found guilty of murdering his identical twin has been sentenced to 13 years in jail. Live coverage of the sentencing >> Full coverage of the case >> Mother's desperate 999 call >> Robert Cerqua

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Hampshire man killed fighting in Syria

A HAMPSHIRE man who travelled to Syria to fight as a jihadi has been killed, it has been revealed. Manunur Roshid was fighting with the so-called Islamic State (ISIS), after travelling to the Middle East from his home in Portsmouth. Now, the

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Hill targets FA Cup run ahead of Harriers trip

RICHARD Hill says the FA Cup is more significant for Eastleigh this season than last. While 2013/14 was all about securing promotion from the Conference South, the Spitfires are acutely aware that now is the time to seize their moment in the spotlight

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The Great South Run

The Bupa Great South Run is back and this year 25,000 people are set to take to the streets of Hampshire to mark its 25th anniversary. Catherine Collins catches up with six participants to find out what is driving them to don their trainers and hit

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Commonwealth champion set for Great South Run

COMMONWEALTH Games marathon champion Michael Shelley will be aiming for a place in the history books when he makes his Bupa Great South Run debut this Sunday. The 31-year-old has not competed in a major ten-mile race before and will be attempting

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Krueger: 8-0 win will be remembered forever

Saints chairman Ralph Krueger believes the 8-0 win against Sunderland is a result that will be remembered forever. Krueger watched the incredible, record-breaking game from the directors’ box, alongside owner Katharina Liebherr. He said it

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Coping with Dementia - it was heartbreaking when Peter was diagnosed with Pick's Disease

WHEN Ann Allison found out her husband Peter, 67, was suffering from Pick’s Disease – a form of dementia – her world fell apart. Grieving for the person he once was, Ann struggled to come to terms with the diagnosis before her family came up with

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Billionaire loses fight to build multi-million pound mansion near Beaulieu

One of Britain's wealthiest tycoons has lost the latest round of his battle to build a multi-million pound mansion on the Hampshire coastline. Jim Ratcliffe's second avocation to redevelop a seafront site at Thorns Beach - near Beaulieu was thrown

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Free training for mediator volunteers

A HAMPSHIRE mediation charity is looking to expand its work in the county. NFS Mediation is looking to recruit people in the county to train as mediators and will be offering a free, six-day training course to learn the tools of the trade.

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Film role for Saints legend

A SAINTS legend is taking part in a county council recruitment drive. Matthew Le Tissier is among Hampshire celebrities to feature in three short films aimed to encourage more drivers to sign up for community transport schemes. For more details

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Lunch club

SENIOR citizens in Southampton can make new friends at a dinner group. The luncheon club is hosted on Thursdays in Spurgeon Hall, Shirley Baptist Church, Church Street. It is hosted by Shirley Baptist Church and entrance costs £5. Book

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Fall death

A RETIRED panel-beater died a week after falling in the kitchen of his Four Marks home, an inquest heard. Widower Gordon Snelson, who lived alone in Hawthorn Road, died on August 15, eight days after visiting his GP because he’d banged his head

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Fireworks display at museum

SCHOOLCHILDREN can finish off their half-term with a bang at a Hampshire museum’s fireworks display. The display is at the Royal Navy’s Explosion: Museum of Naval Firepower in Gosport on Sunday, November 2, with the fireworks starting at 7pm.

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Youngster with rare condition can play in garden now thanks to children's charity

A Hampshire youngster who suffers from a rare condition that causes his body to grow extra bone can play in his own garden now - thanks to help from a children's charity. Five-year-old Jamie Turvey, of Four Marks, has has fibrodysplasia ossificans

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Hunt for arsonists continues after vehicles torched

POLICE are continuing to hunt arsonists after an attack in which two vehicles were torched in a Southampton car park. A white Vauxhall Astra van and black Mercedes 4x4 were found alight in bays in Macnaghten Road, Bitterne, close to Bitterne railway

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Cash boost for music wannabes

HAMPSHIRE’S up and coming musicians, DJs and promoters have been given a £50,000 boost. Southern Co-operative awarded the funding to an initiative that aims to help 14- to 24-year-olds into the music industry. Portsmouth Cultural Partnership

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Free school meals vow fulfilled

ALL county-run schools have delivered on Deputy Prime Minster Nick Clegg’s policy of free school meals, a report says. It says that changes to the kitchens of 215 schools in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight were completed on time and on budget.

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High hopes for business growth at Southampton Airport

A COUNCIL leader has welcomed the sale of Southampton Airport that he believes will bring more drive to make it successful. Keith House, pictured, leader of Eastleigh Borough Council, told councillors at the latest full council meeting at the Ageas

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Top business brains at Hampshire Chamber of Commerce conference

PRESENTATIONS by some of the region’s top business brains will feature at a Hampshire Chamber of Commerce conference. James Cooper, boss of Southampton docks and chief executive of Associated British Ports, will be joining Sarah Brooks, a director

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Train passengers' wish-list revealed

FREE Wi-Fi on trains and at stations, more carriages and reduced journey times to and from London are on the wish-list of passengers polled ahead of a rail operator’s bid to renew its contract to run services. They also wanted shorter travelling

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University staff balloted over strike action

UP TO 1,000 members of staff at the University of Southampton could go on strike as part of a row over pensions. The action by academics and senior staff could lead to disruption as it could include a marking boycott and refusal to set exams.

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104,000 free meals for Hampshire poor

MORE than 104,000 meals have been given to Hampshire’s poorest people. Tesco donated surplus stock from its Nursling distribution centre to more than 50 charities supporting people in food poverty. This has included 43 tonnes of food delivered

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Solent Skills Festival helps youngsters find their dream career

SOME of Hampshire’s biggest employers will set out their stalls to inspire young people making the next move towards their dream careers. Representatives from 120 companies and organisations will be exhibiting at tomorrow’s Solent Skills Festival

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'Too many children not ready to start school' claim

THE number of Southampton children who start school unable to go to the toilet or put on a coat by themselves is “shocking”, says a Government adviser. Just 35 per cent of the poorest city pupils – and 53 per cent from wealthier backgrounds – are

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Windmill almost ready to reopen

A 200-YEAR-OLD windmill will be given a new wooden wind shaft this week and reopen to the public next month. Bursledon Windmill closed in August for repairs and the craning of its new wind shaft will take place on Thursday. It comes after the

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Square dance in aid of cancer charity

DANCERS will take to the floor in the fight against cancer. Members of Testvale Square Dance Club are hosting the Square up to Cancer bash on Sunday at Totton and Eling Community Centre, Library Road. Participants will be led through modern

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Three injured in crash on city bridge

THREE people were injured in a car crash on a city bridge this morning. The accident happened on Cobden Bridge and involved a taxi, a van and a car. Fire crews from St Mary's and Hightown Fire Station rushed to the scene to cut out a woman and

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Investigation begins after body found in city centre flat

A POLICE investigation was under way yesterday after a body was found in Southampton. The body of the man was discovered shortly after 1am in a flat in Cranbury Avenue in the city centre. Emergency services were called after reports that the

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Stabbing - new appeal for witnesses

DETECTIVES have today made a fresh appeal for witnesses after a woman was stabbed on a Southampton housing estate. The 23-year-old was attacked in Teme Crescent, Millbrook, in the early hours of Sunday. She received stab wounds to her arm but

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Take a walk on the wild side at nature reserve

CHILDREN will be able to take a walk on the wild side this Sunday in Hampshire’s only city nature reserve. Sholing Valleys Study Centre in Station Road, Sholing, Southampton, will be running a nature watch group from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

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Thousands ready to celebrate Festival of Light across Southampton

FIREWORKS will be blasting off across Southampton when thousands celebrate one of the biggest religious festivals this week. Thousands of people across Hampshire will be heading to Hindu and Sikh temples this Thursday to celebrate Diwali, also

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Get into some spooky fun with pumpkin art in Southampton

CHILDREN in Southampton can get ready for Hallowe’en by painting pumpkins at the City Art Gallery. From 10am to 12pm and 1pm-3pm on October 29, youngsters aged four and up can listen to Valerie Thomas’ spooky story Winnie’s Amazing Pumpkin.

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Firefighters praised after flats blaze

A SOUTHAMPTON man has praised firefighters after he was among five residents they rescued from a fire in flats. Firefighters battled through thick smoke when the blaze broke out in a ground-floor flat in Hepworth Close, Sholing, leaving one person

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Wind turbine ruling pushed back

THE decision date on whether to build a 74m wind turbine at Sparsholt College has been pushed back. The original date was October 13, but it has been moved to January 15. A Winchester City Council spokesman said: “It has been extended because

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No Champions League reunion for Gareth Bale with ex-Saints colleague Adam Lallana

THERE will be no on-field reunion between Adam Lallana and Gareth Bale in tomorrow’s Champions League showdown at Anfield. The former Saints had been preparing to line up against each other when Liverpool hosted Real Madrid But Bale has been left

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LIVE: Brother sentenced to 13 years for murdering his twin

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Saints keeper Boruc - 'I have had kicks in my eyes, but life calms me down'

ARTUR Boruc has made a career out of not giving much away. The giant goalkeeper has certainly played his part in stemming the tide since arriving on loan at AFC Bournemouth from Saints last month. Despite opening their Championship campaign

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Mum comes out of coma as loved ones play special tune

A HAMPSHIRE mum whose heart stopped ten times has been brought back to life – by her favourite song. Having suffered catastrophic heart failure at her North Baddesley home, Cheryl Horton-Powell’s family were warned to prepare for the worst.

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Pistorious sentenced for killing girlfriend

Oscar Pistorius has been jailed for five years for shooting his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead on Valentine's Day last year. The amputee athlete, known as the Blade Runner, stood staring straight ahead as Judge Thokozile Masipa announced his sentence

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Which local city is among the 10 best in the world to visit?

SALISBURY has been announced as one of the top cities to visit in the world by the guidebook Lonely Planet in its latest edition - Best in Travel 2015. The highly influential book predicts the world’s hottest trends, destinations and experiences

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VIDEO: Driver escapes after car bursts into flames

A CAR was completely damaged by flames when it caught alight in a Hampshire neighbourhood this morning. The black Ford Focus was found burning in Tamorisk Drive, Totton, at 6.20am. The fire is not being treated as suspicious. Neighbours

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City in need of defensive reinforcements

WINCHESTER City’s hunt for a new centre-back continues after failing to woo Matt Burt away from Folland Sports. City, looking to replace departed skipper Leigh Mills (pictured below), have also lodged notice of approach for their former player

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Koeman hails his defence after 8-0 rout

“When building a house, you don’t start up, you start at the bottom.” Those are the words of Ronald Koeman, explaining the philosophy he has used to construct his Saints team. Saturday’s 8-0 thrashing of Sunderland has rightly led to significant

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Happy birthday to you - October 21

Paul Telfer, who played for Saints between 2001 and 2005, celebrates his 43rd birthday today. A versatile midfielder who could also play right-back, he was brought to the club by Gordon Strachan, and racked up 148 appearances for Saints, scoring

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16,000 drivers caught using mobile phones at wheel

HAMPSHIRE police caught nearly 16,000 drivers using their mobile phones behind the wheel. The figures were released today as officers launch a region-wide campaign to crack down on those putting lives at risk by taking a call on the road. This

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Down memory lane - Saints on this day in history, October 21

1961 Saints 2 (Mulgrew, Reeves) Norwich 2. Tommy Mulgrew and Derek Reeves put Saints 2-0 up in 32 minutes, only for the visitors to hit back for a Second Division point. 1972 Birmingham 1 Saints 1 (Bennett). Paul Bennett rescued a point

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Motorway delays after two-car smash

MOTORISTS can expect delays after a road smash on one of Hampshire's busiest motorways this morning. Tailbacks are growing on both the M3 and M27 after two vehicles were in collision on the M3 northbound carriageway between junction 13 Chandlers

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Brother facing life in jail for murdering twin

A MAN is today facing life behind bars for brutally murdering his twin brother in a New Year’s Eve brawl. Jurors found Robert Cerqua of intentionally killing his brother Christopher, below, by plunging a kitchen knife into his stomach before fleeing

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The murder of a twin that tore a family apart

IT should have been a time for happy family celebrations. In normal circumstances, identical twin brothers Robert and Christopher Cerqua would have most likely have marked their 32nd birthdays together - and with their parents Denise and Pete.

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Baldwin kicks Eastleigh to victory

Eastleigh kept their 100 per cent London 3 South-West League record going – but were given a stern test by a well-organised London Exiles side. The visitors left with a deserved bonus point after losing the nailbiting clash 16-15. The Exiles

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Darnton to make a case for the defence

BOSS Adie Arnold admits new first-team coach Andy Darnton will need broad shoulders to halt Christchurch’s habit of collapsing at vital times. Second-to-bottom Priory crashed to their seventh straight defeat in all competitions with a 3-0 reverse

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Students face a tough examination at Cherries

JAMES Taylor will lead his Team Solent side to AFC Bournemouth in the last 16 of the Hampshire FA Senior Cup. The Southampton Solent University side showed their knockout pedigree on Saturday, demolishing Hampshire Premier League top flight side

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Animal rescuers to be rewarded for helping sick animals

FROM trapped swans and foxes to injured bats and dogs with rabies. Hampshire and the Isle of Wight’s animal rescuers will today be recognised for their work helping all creatures great and small. Russell Brown from Hampshire Fire and Rescue

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UPDATE: Travel delays as Hurricane Gonzalo brings down trees in Hampshire

HIGH winds have been causing travel chaos today as the region feels the full force of the tail end of Hurricane Gonzalo. Strong gusts from the storm, currently sweeping across the UK, have brought down trees on to roads and rail across Hampshire. 

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Slowly but surely for Trojans

Trojans are making a slow but sure climb up the London 3 South-West table. The Stoneham Lane side, relegated two seasons on the trot, have stopped a string of defeats with a couple of much-needed victories. The latest came at home – a 24-8

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Millbrook edge past Fordingbridge in thriller

Fordingbridge have fallen off the pace in the battle to dominate a highly competitive Snows Group Hampshire 1. They lost to fellow promotion hopefuls Millbrook by the odd point in a nailbiting clash at Five Acres on Saturday. Bridge’s defeat

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Totts give coach an ideal birthday present

Tottonians handed head coach Gavin Williams the best birthday present he could have wished for – top place in London 2 South-West. Totts moved into first place with a scrappy but convincing win at Farnham, along with the shock defeat of London

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Saints up there with Europe's elite

Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich – this is the sort of esteemed company Saints are keeping right now. The 8-0 destruction of Sunderland has helped establish Ronald Koeman’s side as one of Europe’s top performers so far this season. Saints

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Robson: Blackfield squad will be tested to its limits

BLACKFIELD & Langley got back into manager John Robson’s good books with their second Sydenhams Premier victory in the space of five days at home to AFC Portchester. But with Nick Tayler and Michael Durdey due suspensions and four or five others

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Soetan strikes debut hat-trick for Lymington

MANNY Soetan plundered a debut hat-trick as Lymington Town crushed Sydenhams Premier rivals Horndean 4-0 to avenge their recent FA Vase defeat. Soetan ensured the tables were dramatically turned at Five Heads Park after the Deans had blitzed Town

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Public to see first plans of controversial new development

RESIDENTS will get their first glimpse of a controversial new Hampshire development that saw them take to the streets in protest. Plans for 250 homes at Bursledon were met with anger when it was given the green light by councillors last year.

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Lucky 13 for Totton & Eling

IT’S been an excruciatingly long wait, but Totton & Eling have finally banked their first point of the Sydenhams Premier campaign. After drawing blanks in their first dozen games, the Millers made it ‘lucky 13’ with a 2-2 home draw against

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Footballer 'headbutted rival and broke his cheekbone' court hears

A football match descended into violence and left a player in hospital with serious injuries, jurors heard. Steve Green was knocked out and left with a fractured right cheek bone following the clash with opponent Shaun Dallimore during a Wessex