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Having a settled squad pleases Ron
Ronald Koeman believes his new Saints side look like a team that have been playing together for two years rather than two months. There was a well publicised summer of upheaval at St Mary’s as players and managers came and went, but it has worked
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Bruce seeks Saints revenge
Defender Alex Bruce is desperate for Hull to get their own back on “bogey team” Southampton. The Saints did the double over Bruce and company last season, easing to a 4-1 victory on home turf having already claimed a 1-0 win at the KC Stadium.
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VIDEO: Hampshire's spookiest house
IT could be the spookiest house in Hampshire. Dad-of-three Daniel Buckingham has transformed his home in Southampton into a Halloween haunted house. The 38-year-old has put more than 10,000 lights on his home in Margam Avenue, Sholing
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Jail for driver after he went eight miles in the wrong direction on motorway
THIS dramatic footage shows the moment a Southampton man crashed into a police car after driving for eight miles in the wrong direction on the motorway. Police have released the video after Luke Goodall, 26, was jailed for dangerous driving
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First look behind the scenes on Quantum of the Seas
IT'S THE most hi-tech cruise ship in the world - and we've had a sneak peek of what passengers can expect onboard. Quantum of the Seas has been in Southampton this week and ahead of its departure, Royal Carribbean invited the media aboard
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Anti-fluoride campaign now needs to focus on stopping child tooth decay
WELL, there goes the Daily Echo postbag! The end to the fluoride saga in the Southampton city region will put a big hole in the correspondence bag for this paper’s daily letters page. Nary a day has gone by that we haven’t had a letter since
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Major road blocked as vehicle overturns
MOTORISTS on one of Hampshire's busiest roads are experiencing major delays because of an overturned vehicle. All lanes on the eastbound carriageway on the A31 are blocked due to the accident near Picket Post. Police say that 'several' cars
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Lavelle ace is Bec in business
Hampshire horse racing trainer Emma Lavelle believes Le Bec is fit enough to do himself justice as one of last season’s most exciting novice chasers makes his seasonal reappearance in the United House Gold Cup at Ascot on Saturday. The six-year-old
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VIDEO: Ward-Prowse on comeback trail
SAINTS midfielder James Ward-Prowse is working hard to battle back to full fitness - in a rather unusual manner. The England U21 international posted a video on his Vine account of him swimming in a pool whilst tied to a wall. He said
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Harry Styles and Breaking Bad - in a Jack O'Lantern
PUMPKIN carving has been taken to a whole new level by one Hampshire dad who latest masterpiece was inspired by his daughter's love of One Direction. Harry Styles It took just two hours for James McHugh to fashion the face of heart-throb Harry
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UPDATE: Delays after ferry service suspension
Passengers using a cross-Solent ferry service have been hit by half-term travel chaos after one of the vessels broke down. Large queues built up at Wightlink's Lymington terminal after Wight Sky developed a mechanical fault, resulting in the service
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Park is 'safe' after tree fell on grandfather
A SOUTHAMPTON park is safe to visit despite a pensioner being crushed to death by a falling tree branch, an inquest heard. Pensioner Clive Denton was walking on Southampton Common when a 10 metre oak tree branch suddenly fell from around nine metres
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The great breast cancer bake-off
A WOMEN’S only fitness club sweated it out in the kitchen with a bake-off to raise cash for a breast cancer charity. Fifteen ladies at Curves Fitness Centre in Eastleigh crafted breast cancer-themed cakes. Personal trainer Charli Hilton won the
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Bland climbs BMW Masters leaderboard
Richard Bland shot four-under-par in the second round of the BMW Masters to move into the top 25 of the tournament. The Stoneham pro has now put himself into a good position at the halfway mark of the first event in the European Tour's Final Series
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Football legend to lead tributes to Hampshire's heroes
A SOUTHAMPTON footballing legend will lead an evening of tributes to the heroes from Hampshire who fought and died for their country. Ex-Saints and England striker Matt Le Tissier, pictured, will be the master of ceremonies for the Hampshire Festival
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A hat-trick of Find the Ball wins
JOSIE Jefferies celebrated her third Find the Ball success in the past two decades after scooping the nearest miss prize. The 53-year-old has been taking part in the competition since the mid 1990s, and last won a prize three years ago. After
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Ex-Saints skipper confident of Reds revival
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana is confident there is plenty more to come from him and the team this term. Following his summer move from Saints, England international Lallana had to wait until September 13 to make his competitive debut for his
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Hallowe'en skulfie craze is a lifesaver
WE’VE all heard of the selfie and the no makeup selfie – but there’s a new craze set to hit this Hallowe’en. The ‘skulfie’ is beginning to take social media by storm, with people being urged to transform their faces into colourful skulls in a bid
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INTERVIEW: Sam McTrusty from Twin Atlantic
PERFORMING with Kings of Leon, playing at Glastonbury and touring the USA – there’s no denying Glaswegian rockers Twin Atlantic are enjoying the big time. Their third album The Great Divide topped the UK rock charts earlier this year and the quartet
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Hallowe’en just a money-making machine?
HALLOWE’EN is big business these days. Many youngsters will be out and about this evening taking part in trick or treating, hopefully under the watchful eye of parents, hoping to fill their goodie bags and buckets with sweets and chocolate from
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Concern over city left without police station
THE suggestion that Winchester might lose its police station as part of cutbacks will raise concerns. Certainly there is an argument that a community of such a size should not be left without such a service. That the station would merge and
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VIDEO: Driver 'loses' car - after roadworkers take it away
PANICKED motorists were left fuming after discovering their cars had been moved to another street by workmen who were repainting road markings. Some drivers were on the verge of tears, believing their vehicles had been stolen after returning to
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Hampshire pilot arrested on suspicion of being over alcohol limit
A HAMPSHIRE pilot has been arrested over concerns about alcohol levels in his body - just three days after a similar case. Ian Jennings, 47, from Gale Moor Avenue, Gosport, was arrested at Norwich Airport yesterday afternoon after landing a private
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Sir Robin's call to arms... to the French
ROUND the world sailing hero Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has issued a call to arms to an unlikely nation in his bid to get more people into the sport – the French. France might be considered the home of offshore sailing but not enough French people
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Returning Diaper wants new faces at Sholing
DAVE Diaper believes it will take “at least five new players” to get Sholing back on track. Chairman Diaper has reclaimed the managerial reins at Portsmouth Road following the departure of Mick Marsh. And when he enters the changing room for
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Saints picture archive: Jason Dodd in action against Pompey, November 2004
Saints full-back Jason Dodd takes on Pompey midfielder Amdy Faye. Saints beat their south coast rivals 2-1 at St Mary's, with goals from Dexter Blackstock and Kevin Phillips cancelling out an Andreas Jakkobsen own goal.
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Conference Premier win ethic is right up Hill's street
RICHARD Hill says it’s “refreshing” that teams are no longer coming to Eastleigh intent on parking the bus. Unlike last season in the Conference South when visiting sides crammed as many bodies behind the ball as possible in an attempt to stifle
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Bruce: I didn't want to sell Long
Hull manager Steve Bruce said he had no choice but to sell Shane Long to Saints in the summer – because of the size of their offer. The forward moved to St Mary’s in a £12m deal and will come up against his old side tomorrow for the first time
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Firefighters across Hampshire to walk out in strike action
FIREFIGHTERS in Hampshire will walk out on strike tonight as part of an ongoing row over pensions. Fire Brigades Union members will walk out at 6pm tonight ahead of the one of the force's busiest weekends of the year, with fireworks displays going
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Reprieve for city walkin centre threatened with closure
AN AT-risk city walk in centre appears to have been given a late reprieve after health bosses bowed to public pressure not to close it. Plans were in place to shut Bitterne Walk-In-Centre for six months and use its resources in GP practices and
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Long eyes Tigers reunion
Shane Long admits it will be a slightly strange experience when he comes up against his former club, Hull, tomorrow. Saints will take on the Tigers this weekend for the first time since the forward completed his £12m summer move from the KC Stadium
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Fight for Volvo Ocean Race lead is hotting up
HAMPSHIRE skipper Ian Walker was last night embroiled in a three-way tussle for the lead of the Volvo Ocean Race as the first leg reached its halfway point. Walker’s Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing crew were neck and neck with rivals Team Vestas Wind and
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10 inappropriate Hallowe'en costumes
Looking for last minute inspiration for your Hallowe'en costume? Make sure you don't take any ideas from these outfits. 1. Ebola Nurse 2. Child Bride 3. Lifeguard in drag 4. 'Sexy' Nazi 5. Shot Cheerleader/American
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Top dogs Totts hit the road
Tottonians plan to keep their impressive start to the season on track with a successful trip to Old Alleynians. Totts sit on top of London 2 South-West with a 100 per cent record after six games. They are the league’s top scorers but have an
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Lustre of Vase not lost on new City boss
NEW Winchester City manager Paul Masters does not need telling about the aura of the FA Vase. While lifting the trophy at Birmingham in 2004 was the most glittering chapter in the cathedral city club’s history, the 42-year-old has himself savoured
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Stags ready for Hereford test
THEY hold a special place in FA Cup history, but it will be a very different Hereford United visiting AFC Totton tomorrow in the FA Trophy first qualifying round. The Bulls, best known for the fairytale exploits of Ronnie Radford, Ricky George
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Wait for Eastleigh v Trojans derby is over
Fierce rivals Trojans and Eastleigh come face-to-face in league action tomorrow for the first time in almost seven years. Eastleigh, who were knocked off the top of London 3 South-West last week, travel a couple of miles across town to Stoneham
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Police to ensure safe Hallowe’en
HAMPSHIRE police are stepping up patrols to ensure that everyone enjoys a happy Hallowe’en this year. For many Hallowe’en is a chance to get dressed up and enjoy an evening of trick or treating but for some residents, especially those who are vulnerable
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Locked in a cell for Hallowe'en - in tribute to Harry Houdini
BEING locked in a cold dark cell on Hallowe’en is most people’s idea of a nightmare. But that scenario is all Dan Robinson has been dreaming about for weeks as he prepares to take on the stunt of a lifetime. Only ever successfully achieved
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'My son was at door with all this blood on his face' - mum's horror as teen attacked by screwdriver
THREE youths were being quizzed last night after a teenager was stabbed in the face with a screwdriver, just yards from his Hampshire home. The 15-year-old had only left his home in Southampton moments before he was attacked by a gang in an unprovoked
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VIDEO: More than 5,000 students bring ghosts and ghouls to city streets
KEEP your doors locked and bolted. SEE ALL THE PICTURES FROM LAST NIGHT'S FANCY DRESS PARTY - CLICK HERE Thousands of ghosts, ghouls and blood-thirsty zombies terrorised the streets of Southampton last night. Blood-curdling
