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Strictly's Scott is hours away from learning his fate
HAMPSHIRE'S very own strictly ballroom DJ is just hours away from finding out whether he has made it through to dance another day. Scott Mills will learn his fate on the BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Result Show tonight after entertaining crowds
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Masters makes his mark as new Winchester boss
WINCHESTER City wasted no time appointing a replacement for departed managerial duo Tim Cole and Danny Robinson. Paul Masters, who had a spell as Neil Hards' right-hand man last season, agreed to take the job last night and got his reign off to
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Delight for Mane's first goal - and this one won't be taken away
Ronald Koeman was delighted that Sadio Mane finally got his first goal for Saints. The Senegal midfielder had what he thought was his first strike for the club, scored in the rout over Sunderland, chalked off by the dubious goals panel last
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Sholing slip to defeat against Taunton
AFTER three successive cup games Sholing were hoping to bounce back to league action with a bang at the Silverlake Arena this afternoon, writes WENDY GEE. But they succumbed to a goal in each half as fourth-placed Taunton Town cemented their position
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Stoke win sweeter than Sunderland thrashing for Koeman
Ronald Koeman said Saints’ 1-0 victory over Stoke was a sweeter win than the thumping of Sunderland. Saints climbed to second in the table after Sadio Mane’s goal brought Koeman’s men another three points at St Mary’s. It was a very different
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Gosport Borough in historic FA Cup tie win
WILLAND ROVERS 1 GOSPORT BOROUGH 3 Two goals in five minutes shortly before half-time and a third soon afterwards clinched Gosport Borough a place in FA Cup first round proper for the first time in their history. Mike Carter and Matt Paterson
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Reason to celebrate as Eastleigh reach FA Cup 1st round
EASTLEIGH are into the FA Cup first round for only the second time in the club’s history. Jai Reason’s 14th-minute screamer was the difference as Conference rivals Kidderminster Harriers – who reached the fourth round last season – were beaten
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Saints go second after Stoke win
Saints' incredible start to the season continued against Stoke as Sadio Mane's strike propelled them back to second in the Premier League. It was never going to be a repeat of the 8-0 annihilation dished out to Sunderland, but another
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Southampton 1-0 Stoke City: In pictures
A goal from Sadio Mane meant Saints beat Stoke 1-0 at St Mary's Stadium, putting them in second position in the Barclays Premier League. Southampton 1-0 Stoke City: In pictures Southampton 1-0 Stoke City: Match report
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Hundreds compete in Tough Mudder
CRAWLING through thick mud, a 15 foot leap of faith into filthy water and a final scramble in which you were given multiple electric shocks. To most people it would sound anything but appealing – but for hundreds of people it was an endurance
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Camels snapped enjoying the sun - on a Hampshire beach!
THEY are the least likely animals you would expect to see stretching their legs in the sunshine on a Hampshire beach. But camels have today been lapping up the seaside air, having made an appearance on Weston Shore in Southampton as part of an
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4,000 turn out for skills and careers fair
LEARNING lifesaving resuscitation, designing a fashionable new hairstyle and getting behind the wheel of a giant snow plough. These were just some of the activities inspiring thousands of young people at one of Hampshire’s biggest careers fairs
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Saints back new youth outreach campaign
SAINTS stars have got behind a campaign that will see youngsters from across Hampshire help police wage a war on crime. James Ward-Prowse, Graziano Pelle, Morgan Schneiderlin and Jack Cork are among the players who have pledged their support to
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Solent Skills Festival 2014 - Images
Follow @EchoPics Were you at Solent Skills Festival 2014? Do you know anybody who was? Come take a look at our pictures and see if you recognise anybody. These images are available to purchase as prints, mugs,
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Saints 1 Stoke 0
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Ghostly action at Hampshire farm
GHOSTLY goings-on are taking place at a Hampshire farm. Manor Farm and Country Park in Bursledon is hosting half-term events from Monday to Friday next week. You can visit the haunted farmhouse, the Manor Farm School of Spells or try your hand
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Full steam ahead as Hampshire's Poppy Appeal is launched
IT was full steam ahead at the launch of this year’s poppy appeal which saw servicemen and women gather at the Watercress Line. As the train chugged loudly Alresford residents looked on to see the start of the two-week appeal, which will be
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Take a torchlight tour of Southampton
YOU explore Southampton’s Old Town at night on two torchlight tours . Historian Dr Andy Russel will lead the tours on October 31 around some of the city’s medieval vaults at 4.30pm and 7pm. Anyone attending should bring their own torches.
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Post Office facelift
STOCKBRIDGE Post Office has the stamp of approval for a facelift and longer opening hours. It will close on Tuesday at 5.30pm, for the revamp which includes a combination counter. The Post Office terminal will sit alongside the retail till,
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Meet Peppa Pig!
CHILDREN in Southampton will have the chance to meet a cartoon celebrity next week. Peppa Pig will be visiting young fans at WestQuay Shopping Centre on Wednesday, October 29, with her little brother George. The free tickets will be available
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Warning after drain covers vandalised
MOTORISTS are being urged to be vigilant after a spate of vandalism to drain covers in a Hampshire town. Drivers and residents in Totton are being asked to stay alert after the covers were lifted and thrown into the drains. The affected covers
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Snap up a bargain
NEW parents can snap up bargains with a baby and children’s market in Southampton tomorrow. A Cheeki Monkeys market is on at Richard Taunton College in Hill Lane from noon to 3pm. Shoppers can fine plenty of second hand goods including clothes
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Woman, 24, died after jumping from bridge
A YOUNG Southampton woman died after jumping from the Itchen Bridge, an inquest heard. The body of Rebecca Currie, who had a history of mental health issues, was found at low tide on the morning of August 17 this year. A post-mortem concluded
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Diwali celebrations continue in Southampton
IT WAS a night of singing and dancing and a celebratory feast as Diwali celebrations continued in Southampton last night. Dozens of people tucked in to a banquet as they enjoyed the entertainment at the Vedic Society Hindu Temple as loved ones
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Local beauty hopes to wow judges at international pageant
SHE’S the Hampshire woman hoping she has what it takes to be crowned Miss British Empire at an international beauty pageant tonight. Aryana Vashisht is competing for the title with 33 other women but is hoping to wow the judges and the crowd at
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Pictures from Diwali Celebrations
Follow @EchoPics The Vedic Community Hindu Temple continued their Diwali celebrations with song, dance and feasting, and we had a photographer there to capture the action. These images are available to purchase as prints, mugs, t-shirts
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BBC is on its last legs says veteran reporter during Hampshire talk
THE BBC is on its last legs according to one of its veteran broadcasters as he spoke in Hampshire last night. John Simpson said he thinks the BBC is “in its last stages” as it faces funding cuts which he predicts are going to get even worse.
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Flybe pulls plug on new flights from city airport
SOUTHAMPTON-based airline Flybe has left scores of passengers disappointed after pulling the plug on a new route. Flights between Southampton and Hamburg have been cancelled after the airline postponed plans to launch the service at the last minute
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Drivers warned to brace themselves for city centre congestion
DRIVERS have been warned to brace themselves for exceptionally heavy traffic in Southampton today. A combination of four cruise ships in port, Southampton's home fixture against Stoke City and roadworks on some of the city's key routes is expected
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Time is precious for parents of boy with 'one-of-a-kind' condition
EVERY hour is precious – just ask the parents of five-year-old McKenzie Kemish. McKenzie is literally one of a kind, having developed a unique genetic condition that has stifled his brave battle against a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
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Psychedelic rockers Maths and the Moon to headline The Joiners
PREPARE to be transported to another dimension. Southampton psych-rockers Maths and the Moon will headline The Joiners on Saturday (October 25) for an evening of dream-like magic. Consisting of Andy Fielder, Luke Taplin and Matt Hirst, the
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Innovative new cruise ship makes city debut next week
SHE'S claimed to be the most innovative cruise ship ever – and she makes her debut in Southampton this week. The Hampshire port has only recently waved goodbye to Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas, now the cruise company is bringing
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Mum’s on the run to say special thank you
A MUM from Bitterne will be among those on the start line with a special reason to finish the race. Amy Daniels will be running to say a great big thank you to all those who have helped care for her son William who was born prematurely. He
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Happy birthday to you - October 25
Simon Charlton celebrates his 43rd birthday today. The left-back made 136 appearances for Saints between 1993 and 1998, scoring three goals, before signing for Birmingham City. He went on to play for Bolton, Norwich and Oldham. Walter Judd
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Thousands on their marks for charity in Great South Run
THOUSANDS of people will be stepping forward for charity tomorrow when they take part in the Bupa Great South Run. Joggers from across Southampton will be joined by celebrities and former athletes, such as Olympic silver-medal winner Iwan Thomas
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That's the Way to do it for marathon man Steve
THERE is no better advert for running than the extraordinary Steve Way. Seven years ago, Way’s life was dominated by cigarettes, alcohol and a 60-hour-a-week job in IT. But tomorrow the 40 year-old will be one of the elite athletes at his first
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UPDATED: Could Scott survive Strictly with the help of boyband 1D?
HE HAS failed to impress the judges, but the fancy footwork of Hampshire’s Strictly star has won him an army of fans – including the world’s biggest boy band, One Direction. Desperate to ensure Scott Mills “keeps dancing”, some of the biggest names
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Vernon aiming to improve on last year’s fourth place
ANDY Vernon is hoping to improve on his Great South Run debut by continuing his fine form on his return the south coast. The former Stubbington Green runner, who was born in Fareham, finished fourth in 49:21 last year. He is hoping for less
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Fans on board is a bad idea
With an election on the horizon there have been comments from politicians, some of whom are suggesting football boards should include supporters. It could well be a way of trying to win votes but when I am asked the question I give the same answer
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Saints gr-eight day out compares with Wembley for 'I was there' factor
I don’t suppose anything to do with football in our area could go by after last Saturday without mentioning, praising, singing to the high heavens, the fantastic two-hour experience enjoyed by everyone other than Sunderland supporters at St Mary’s.
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Tadic can help Saints to top-six finish
Dusan Tadic can allow Saints to dream of a top six finish if he continues his current form. Ronald Koeman insists there is nothing wrong with dreaming and hoping for a season which would see Saints secure a European place via their league position
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Saints role was an offer Forster couldn't refuse
He had no doubts about moving from Celtic to Saints in the summer, and Fraser Forster certainly hasn’t found any reason to regret his decision since. The 26-year-old made the switch from the Scottish champions to St Mary’s in a £10m transfer, arriving
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Dog-nappers strike in middle of night raid
POLICE are hunting a gang of dog-nappers who stole two lurchers from their owners’ garden in the middle of the night. The two men were seen leading the dogs down a Hampshire street and putting them in a white pick-up truck which then sped off.
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Hughes recalls past Koeman meetings
MARK Hughes and Ronald Koeman will be shaking hands for about the fourth time in their distinguished footballing careers this afternoon. Hughes reckons they have met twice in United v Barcelona cup ties – and once behind the scenes at Chelsea.
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Woman pleads with drivers to ditch mobile phones after life-wrecking accident
A HAMPSHIRE woman has pleaded with thoughtless drivers to think twice after her life was “ruined” by a driver using a mobile phone. Sharyn Gunn was 22 when she was involved in an horrific accident caused by a man using a phone at the wheel and
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Grandmother and child escape 'faulty' car fireball
A GRANDMOTHER escaped with her baby grandson seconds before a car sold to her by a controversial second hand dealer burst into a ball of flames. Caroline Parker thought she had bagged a bargain when she handed over £2,850 for a second hand Peugeot
