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Bertrand: 'What do I have to do to get England call?'

Ryan Bertrand has revealed his frustration at missing out on an England call, admitting he doesn’t know what more he has to do to get into Roy Hodgson’s squad. The left-back has been sensational since joining Saints on-loan from Chelsea in the

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Murder trial: Mental health tests for accused Hong Kong banker and former Hampshire student

A BRITISH banker who studied in Hampshire is due to undergo psychiatric tests to determine if he is fit to stand trial for the murders of two women. Rurik Jutting appeared in court in Hong Kong today charged with murdering two Indonesian women.

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Easteigh's FA Cup draw is not hoped-for glamour tie

Eastleigh will play either Southport or Dagenham & Redbridge in the FA Cup second round, but it wasn’t the glamour home tie chairman Stewart Donald was hoping for. The Spitfires have reached this stage of the competition for the first time

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UPDATE: Woman dies in M3 motorway horror crash

A WOMAN has died after a multi-vehicle pile-up on a Hampshire motorway tonight. The woman was a passenger travelling in one of four vehicles which were in collision between junction's nine and ten on the M3 northbound carriageway near Winchester

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Eastleigh will play either Dagenham & Redbridge or Southport in the FA Cup second round

Eastleigh will play either League Two Dagenham & Redbridge or Vanarama Conference rivals Southport in the FA Cup second round. The Spitfires got to this stage of the oldest cup competition for the first time in their history after beating Kidderminster

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Donkey death crash - 'worst in 20 years'

AN accident in which three New Forest donkeys were killed is thought to be the worst in the area for 20 years. Police have launched a hit-and-run investigation after the animals were hit by at least two vehicles - one of which failed to stop.

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St Mary's roar second loudest in Premier League

SAINTS fans are the second loudest in the Premier League, according to new figures. Sound meter smartphones were used to measure sound levels at all of the past weekend’s Premier League games after Jose Mourinho’s complaints about lack of noise

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Major brand to open new Hampshire branch

A JEWELLER is to open a new branch at a Hampshire shopping centre creating 15 new jobs. Ernest Jones is the latest big name set to take residence at the Whiteley Shopping Centre. The store is set to open on Saturday in time for the busy festive

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Campaigners will fight plans to close city libraries

CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to fight against the potential closure of five libraries in Southampton. Civic council chiefs announced today they are launching a review of the city's libraries. In their proposals, Cobbett Road, Burgess Road, Weston

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Youths in late night ambush on man walking home

TWO hooded youths ambushed a young man in a late night attack in Hampshire. A 23-year-old man was set upon when he was walking home alone in Andover. He was making his way along Agricola Walk when two men in hooded tops pounced, forcing him

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Robbery gang attack man as he walked along remote path

POLICE are hunting a gang who attacked and robbed a man on a Hampshire heath when he was walking home in the early hours. The 39-year-old victim was walking along a remote pathway between Tickleford Drive and Grange Road in Netley Abbey when four

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Man died in blaze despite grandson's desperate rescue effort

A HAMPSHIRE man died in a blaze at the family home, despite his grandson's desperate attempts to save him. Invalid Brent Mason could not leave his bed when a fire began in his downstairs bedroom at their house in The Drove. Courageous grandson

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Five at Five - Monday, November 10, 2014

Your summary of the top five stories everyone has been reading on the Daily Echo website today. 1. One person serioulsy hurt in multi-car crash in Southampton ONE PERSON has been seriously injured after a multi-car pile-up on a main road

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More than 130 jobs to go, libraries face axe and your taxes to go up in new city council cuts

MORE than 130 new jobs could be axed, libraries could shut and council tax is set to go up again in the latest round of cutbacks at Southampton City Council. And there are fears that five city libraries could close, after civic chiefs launched

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Police to put on free Christmas concert

THE BAND of Hampshire Constabulary is preparing to showcase their musical talents at the force's annual Christmas concert. The popular yuletide celebration will take place on December 7, at St Andrews Garrison Church, in Alresford. Admission

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Hampshire scientists in sex change breakthrough

SCIENTISTS at a Hampshire university have discovered some see creatures are fighting back against a forced sex change. Researchers have found male crustaceans are able to ‘lock down’ their masculinity and avoid being completely feminised by contaminated

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Empty homes 'depriving families'

LANDLORDS who “can't be bothered” to look after empty properties are stopping a Hampshire city from providing affordable homes for families, according to its housing chief. Cllr Ian Tait said many empty properties in Winchester, including a “boarded

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Severe weather warning issued for Hampshire

A SEVERE weather warning has been issued as Hampshire prepares for heavy rain and risk of floods. Residents have been warned to prepare for 20 to 40 millimetres of rain and gale force winds as the full attack of a wet autumn approaches. A spokesperson

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New £150m hospital to be built

FOLLOWING months of consultations the location of the new £150 million critical treatment hospital has now been confirmed. The 24-hour consultant-led centre will be based at a green field site between Winchester and Basingstoke at North Waltham

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Rock band pulls out of Hampshire gig hours before it was due to start

A ROCK band has pulled out of a Hampshire gig just hours before they were due on stage. Two-piece Royal Blood were due to play a sold-out show at The Pyramids Centre, Southsea tonight. But a statement on the duo’s website said bassist and singer

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Supermarket chain to create 35,000 new jobs

Discount supermarket chain Aldi has pledged to create 35,000 new jobs in the UK as it strives for an estate of 1,000 stores by 2022. In its latest salvo against the major grocery chains, Aldi said it plans to invest £600 million in UK expansion

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'Neo-Nazi' denies cyanide terror attack plot

AN alleged British neo-Nazi from Southampton has denied plotting to kill non-Aryans in a cyanide attack. Mark Colborne, 36, today pleaded not guilty to preparing a terrorist act and will face trial on December 4. Colborne, of Butts Road, Sholing

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Farmers to lose solar panel cash incentives

FARMERS are to lose their rights to claim for financial support for fields with solar panels. In a bid to ensure agricultural land is dedicated to growing crops, subsidies have been scrapped for farmers claiming for fields generating solar energy

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Boost to drivers as city bridge to reopen after months of roadworks

A MAJOR Southampton bridge which was closed for more than half a year is set to re-open tomorrow. Central Bridge was shut originally for 24 weeks to replace a failing waterproof layer that protects the 130-year-old brick structure. However

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Poyet: Southampton thrashing "won't happen again"

Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet is urging his players never to forget their horror show at Southampton as they attempt to continue a promising recovery. The Black Cats headed into the international break having taken four points from the last six

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Hampshire teen charged with attempted murder named

A HAMPSHIRE teenager charged with three counts of attempted murder after attacks on three women can be named for the first time after appearing in court today. Ben Moynihan, 18, also faces a charge of possessing a bladed article in relation to

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Knox-Johnston catching transatlantic race leaders

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has gained ground on the leading boats in the Rhum class on the first week of the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe race. The 75-year-old British Clipper Race founder and first man to sail solo, non-stop round the world

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Robbers hit victim in the face with a dumbbell

A TEENAGER lost his teeth after two robbers hit him in the face with a dumbbell. The 17-year-old victim  was walking from the cashpoint in Beauworth Avenue, towards Fritham Road, Harefield, when he was approached by two offenders. The offenders

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Hitman Long fires Saints into winning position as he hits the goal trail

RONALD Koeman admitted goalscoring hero Shane Long has taken time to adapt to his new role at Saints. The Saints boss was understandably delighted as second half sub Long came off the bench to score twice in the space of five minutes to bag Saints

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Hospital’s disabled parking poorly placed

I READ your article regarding excessive hospital parking charges. As a 66-year-old suffering with emphysema I find the whole situation stupid in the extreme. I have a Blue Badge and am severely restricted in my ability to walk more than 20

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Invasive plants is subject of Wildlife Trust talk

INVASIVE plants threatening the New Forest will be the subject of a talk tonight. Catherine Chatters will lead the talk on the plants and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s battle to control them. It will take place at Holy Trinity Church

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Ridiculous decision to destroy expense claims

It would appear the decision by the Speaker of the House of Commons and his committee to decide to destroy expense claims for Members of Parliament paid during the past six years, on the grounds of data protection, appears ridiculous to a lay person

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Residents definitely didn’t want Allington Lane to be developed

Back in 1993 I was a councillor for West End North, and along with my Lib Dem colleagues and backed by practically every local resident I campaigned very vigorously (and successfully) to have future housing development anywhere but up Allington Lane

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Searching for Eldridge family

I WOULD like to get in touch with members of the Eldridge family for my mum and aunt. My mum is Olive Margaret Dowding, nee Eldridge. Sister Brenda Holgate, nee Eldridge. Brother Bob Eldridge, who moved to Canada (Bob passed away recently).

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Grants for Hampshire entrepreneurs

A GROUP of Hampshire entrepreneurs will take their social enterprises to the next level after graduating from their course. The Hampshire School for Social Entrepreneurs students all received a £4,000 start-up grant which will enable them to plan

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PFIs so costly for hospitals

ACCORDING to ‘Name Supplied’ of Ocean Village, “Our NHS will always be safe with the Labour Party...” (Letter, November 3). That’ll be the same Labour Party that, between 1997 and 2010, introduced the fiscal insanity of private finance initiatives

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Top marks for Southampton law firm

A SOUTHAMPTON law firm has received top marks from one of the most important publishers of legal rankings. National company Clarke Willmott LLP has excelled in a range of practice areas in Southampton and across the country. The 2015 edition

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Appeal for help to support those living with dementia

THIS Christmas 850,000 people will be living with dementia. My mother died with the condition, so I know from personal experience the devastating impact dementia has on everyone touched by it – and how important it is to know that support is out

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Multi-car crash leaves one person seriously injured

ONE PERSON has been seriously injured after a multi-car pile-up on a main road in Southampton this morning. The four-vehicle collision happened at 11am in West End Road, Bitterne just outside Mersham Gardens. It involved a Ford Fiesta,

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What will become of our great NHS?

IN reference to the letter on November 3, this Labour Party campaign over the NHS is becoming tedious. Your anonymous correspondent does not even give his name. Why not? "Public sector marvellous, private sector terrible" is silly ideology, not

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The 'crew' of TV show The Love Boat reunite to launch Southampton-based Princess Cruises' new ship

THE cast of an iconic television show helped to launch a Southampton-based cruise line’s latest vessel. Princess Cruises was immortalised in hit TV show The Love Boat – and all six of the show’s original cast members were named as the godparents

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Big Bang fireworks extravaganza lights up city sky

IT went off with a Big Bang. Up to 10,000 spectators were treated to a stunning, Big Bang-themed fireworks display that lit up the sky over Southampton on Saturday. Bad weather didn’t put off a crowd of thousands attending the Daily Echo-backed

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A new era in balancing a free press

SIR Alan Moses’ message was clear. He wants the press to keep doing its job, but he’ll come down like a ton of bricks on anyone who flagrantly breaks the rules. It was a message that was welcomed last night by senior industry figures in Southampton

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Former Wren retires after 38 years' service

A HAMPSHIRE naval officer has retired after 38 years’ work with the military. Former Wren Chief Petty Officer Writer Fiona Smith had most recently been working at HMS Collingwood in Fareham. She joined the Royal Navy in 1976, serving for 22

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Hendrix and Cream tribute gig in Hampshire

VOODOO Room pays tribute to Jimi Hendrix and Cream at Hanger Farm Arts Centre on Thursday at 8pm. This stunning power trio feature some of the UK’s finest musicians, performing an incredible world-class show in total appreciation of these two massive

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REVIEW: Romeo & Juliet, Southsea Shakespeare Actors, Station Theatre, Hayling Island

Southsea Shakespeare Actors, Station Theatre, Hayling Island. Full of ideas and bursting with energy, Rob Bartlett’s fresh take on the world’s greatest love story cast the warring families as Roma and Lazio football fans, fighting on the terraces

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Mum's film dream ends in success ahead of London premiere

CHARLOTTE Fantelli has dreamed of making films ever since she wrote her own scripts as a schoolgirl. Tomorrow the dream will become reality when she will see her debut film Journey to Le Mans premiered at London’s Leicester Square and screened

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Parent Support Link charity

People will step back in time to remember the past over cream tea. There will be wartime singing led by a contestant from TV talent show The Voice and a raffle at the fundraiser which runs from 3pm to 5pm tomorrow. The event, at Bitterne Manor

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Tom and Stereo Kicks survive X Factor

Hampshire's singing superstar, Tom Mann and his boy band Stereo Kicks made it safely through to next week as they continue their bid for X Factor glory. The TV talent show’s theme this week was Michael Jackson v Queen. The group narrowly avoided

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Alleged drug dealer in court

AN alleged Winchester drug dealer is due to appear at crown court later this month. Daniel Owen, 21, of Greenhill Road, Fulflood, appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court accused of possessing 31.4g of cocaine with intent to supply, and supplying

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One person hurt in crash

A phone cable box was damaged in a two-car road crash. A fire crew from Fareham was called to the collision in Kiln Road, Fareham, involving a BMW and a Renault Scenic, where one vehicle had gone into the box on the side of the road. The occupants

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MP welcomes pensions for life for widows, widowers and surviving civil partners of members of the Armed Forces

Hampshire MP Caroline Dinenage has welcomed the Government’s announcement that from 1 April 2015, widows, widowers and surviving civil partners of all members of the Armed Forces Pensions Scheme will retain their pensions for life. At present,

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West End singers to star in Channel 4 documentary tonight

Hampshire singers will be under the spotlight as part of a television documentary. The West End Singers recently welcomed cameras to film a rehearsal as part of a programme on wealth. To be screened on Channel 4 tonight, the one-off programme

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Caught in the act - thieves who stole Poppy Appeal collection

POLICE are hunting two thieves caught on camera stealing a Poppy Appeal collection tin from a Hampshire store. Officers have released the images from CCTV footage which clearly shows a man and a woman stealing the charity tin from the front counter

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Campaigners back Blue Badge abuse crackdown

Campaigners have welcomed a crackdown on people illegally using Blue Badges for disabled drivers. They say the clampdown, which revealed that 28 out of 100 badges were being misused, will help genuinely disabled drivers find parking spaces.

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Three donkeys killed in crash

Police in the New Forest are hunting a hit-and-run driver after an accident in which three donkeys were killed. Officers are trying to trace a tall-sided white van believed to have been involved in the incident, which occurred at Roger Penny Way

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Coastguard helicopter in hunt for missing sailor after Sunseeker yacht found

SOLENT coastguard today joined the search for a missing sailor. The search resumed today for the seaman after his boat was found drifting in stormy conditions by the wall of a marina. The coastguard was contacted at about 9.50pm yesterday when

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LIVE: Society of Editors Conference 2014 in Southampton

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Hampshire ace aiming to take on world's best in Sweden

David McBeath is relishing the chance to take on some of the best table tennis players in the world at the Swedish Open. The 22-year-old player from Rownhams is playing singles and doubles at the event in Stockholm, which starts this Wednesday,

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Risk of delays at airport

FLIGHTS to and from Southampton Airport are facing possible delays this morning. That's because of fog in the area and passengers are advised to contact their airline to check if their flight is operating as normal. However, all the delays

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What's on at the Society of Editor's Conference today

Your guide to what's on at the Society of Editors Conference in Southampton today. • The Daily Echo’s editor-in-chief Ian Murray, president of the Society of Editors, will address fellow editors and media representatives. • Full Steam

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Record breaker praised by Hampshire sailing legend

Loick Peyron has won the Route De Rhum in a new record time. He arrived in Guadeloupe this morning having completed the transatlantic crossing from St Malo in seven days, 15 hours and eight minutes, shaving two hours off the previous best.

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Hampshire town is runner up in natonal high street awards

Bishop’s Waltham has become is runner-up in the first ever Great British High Street Awards. With a population of around 6,500, the market town is small compared to many other entrants, but the judges praised the icombination of innovative events

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Thousands of NHS staff to go on strike

HERE we go again. Thousands of NHS workers across the county are set to go on strike again over a longrunning pay dispute with the Government. Midwives, radiographers, porters, cleaners and healthcare assistants are expected to form picket

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Police question man arrested in Hampshire after murder of pensioner

Police are today questioning a man arrested in Hampshire over the murder of a pensioner. The 82-year-old was found at a property in Walkley Hill in Stroud, Gloucestershire, on Friday following reports he had died. Gloucestershire Police yesterday

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Doctor Who star's heart warming message to boy for gran's funeral

EVEN when travelling through time and space, The Doctor's taken the time to send a message to a little boy coming to terms with the loss of his grandmother. Thomas Goodall, nine, wrote a letter to Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi before the funeral

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90 minute ambulance wait for teen footballer with double leg break

AN angry father wants to know why his son was forced to lie in agony for 90 minutes waiting for an ambulance after suffering a horrifying injury. Goalkeeper Matt Jones, 15, was left in excruciating pain with a double leg break when he collided

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Baby joy for war widow Christina

A HAMPSHIRE war widow who has campaigned for the armed forces after losing her bomb disposal expert husband in Afghanistan five years ago has become a mother again. Christina Schmid showed off her new baby Isabelle Rose, with partner Mark Clarke

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Saints picture archive: Phil Boyer and Iva Golac celebrate Saints' win at West Brom, March 1979

Phil Boyer is congratulated by teammate Ivan Golac after netting an extra-time winner in Saints' FA Cup fifth round win at West Brom. Dave Peach had scored Saints' first, which cancelled out Lauri Cunningham's opener for West Brom.

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'Bomber' jailed after bringing chaos to community

A MAN who brought chaos to a community by sparking a bomb scare has been jailed. Pascal Knorr-Gulde made the device look so convincing that neighbours feared for their lives. Scores of people were evacuated from their homes and nearby roads

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'Nothing is impossible' says Koeman on Saints winning the title

Ronald Koeman surveyed Saints’ flying start to the season and smiled “nothing is impossible.” Expectations and dreams are soaring higher than ever at St Mary’s as Saints head into the latest international break still second in the table with a

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Boruc winning battle of Saints keepers

SAINTS keeper Fraser Forster is part of the tightest defence in English football. But, remarkably, the man whose place he took at St Mary’s currently boasts a better personal record than the England international! Following the weekend win

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Campaigners back Blue Badge crackdown

CAMPAIGNERS have welcomed a crackdown on people illegally using Blue Badges for disabled drivers. They say the clampdown, which revealed that 28 out of 100 badges were being misused, will help genuinely disabled drivers find parking spaces.

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Forster: There is something very special about Saints

Saints keeper Fraser Forster says there is a togetherness in the squad that he has never experienced before in his career. Ronald Koeman’s men continued their sensational start to the season with a 2-0 win at home to Leicester that kept them second

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'Give us your guns' says police as illegal firearms crackdown begins

POLICE will be making announced visits to gun owners across Hampshire over the next 12 days to make sure that their weapons are being stored safely. It is part of a firearms and ammunition amnesty that aims to take illegal weapons off the county