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Hants signing Tops off England win
HAMPSHIRE’S Reece Topley took the final wicket as England levelled their ODI series against Pakistan with a 95-run win in Abu Dhabi. The new signing from Essex followed up his 3-26 in the opening match with 1-33 from 9.5 overs as Pakistan were
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Davis scores again as Pahars' Latvia lose in Belfast
STEVEN Davis scored again as Northern Ireland beat Marian Pahars’ Latvia 1-0. The Saints midfielder netted his fifth goal in nine games for club and country in the 55th minute of the Belfast friendly. A month after scoring twice against Greece
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Bus company has licence revoked after crash
A HAMPSHIRE bus company has lost its licence after two wheels fell off one of its vehicles on the M3 and caused a crash. The minibus, which did not have an MoT, was transporting passengers along the busy motorway when an HGV was struck by one of
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Rush-hour traffic chaos on Hampshire motorway
TWO rush-hour crashes caused traffic chaos on a Hampshire motorway. Two lanes of the M27 westbound were closed between junction 7 and junction 5 after a crash, which happened at about 6pm. And a slip lane was closed on the M27 westbound at
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Huge energy project could bring Hampshire millions of pounds
A MAJOR project to keep the lights on in the UK could run from a site in Hampshire. National Grid wants to build an electricity interconnector between France and Daedalus, near Fareham, that would help to import energy from all across Europe.
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Armed police hunt dangerous rottweilers after child attacked
7:59pm One neighbour, who did not want to be identified, said: "I was bringing the bins round the front and saw a neighbour
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Southampton Evening Cricket League's Ageas Bowl awards night
THE Southampton Evening Cricket League has celebrated the 2015 season with its annual awards bash at The Ageas Bowl. See more pictures from the awards night>> (Pictures were taken by Dave Vokes/LMI Photography and can be ordered
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Plane crazy! Wanyama upset after paying out for travel to Kenya
VICTOR Wanyama was left fuming after he had to find his own way to Kenya for their latest World Cup qualifiers. The Saints man, who is captain of the Harambee Stars, played 90 minutes of their 1-0 first-leg second-round qualifier win over Cape
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Vince targets World T20
JAMES Vince has had leadership training at Sandhurst as he prepares to captain England Lions in Dubai next month. The Hampshire captain is currently in the UAE with Liam Dawson at the England Performance Programme’s batting and spin camp. He
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Graffiti image released after £15,000 special school vandal attack
DETECTIVES investigating a £15,000 vandal attack on a Hampshire special school have released images of a graffiti tag left at the scene. Forensic work has been carried out at the scene of the attack at St Francis School in Fareham, where 19 windows
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PICTURES: TV star brings glitz and glamour to Southampton fundraiser
TV Star Davina McCall brought the glamour and glitz of showbiz to a fundraising event in Southampton. The 48-year-old celebrity appeared at the Ageas Bowl for an event in aid of Action Medical Research, which helps children with disabilities and
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Horse seriously burned in suspected arson attack
A HORSE suffered severe burns in a suspected arson attack and burglary in Hampshire. Police have launched an investigation after the animal was seriously injured when offenders broke into a tack store and stole items worth £12,000 before setting
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Mane to the rescue for Senegal
SADIO Mane’s late goal rescued a draw for Senegal in their 2018 World Cup second-round qualifier first-leg against Madagascar in Antananarivo. The Saints man had been an injury doubt before kick-off, but shook it off in time to rally his countrymen
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Sister 'in bad place' after alleged attempted murder plot
A "cunning" woman who allegedly tried to murder her sister by torching a house as she slept had asked her not to tell police she had given her sleeping tablets on the night of the blaze in case it "looked bad". A court heard how Cathy Bartlett
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Youngster Lee signs Eastleigh contract
TONY Lee has become the first home-grown youngster to sign a professional contract with Eastleigh in almost ten years. Lee has followed in the footsteps of ex-Saint Aaron Martin and former Hull City player Will Aimson by graduating from the Stoneham
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Callous thief steals jewellery from elderly woman
POLICE are hunting the callous thief who stole jewellery from an elderly woman in Southampton. They say the thief broke into the woman's house in Bradley Green between Monday and Wednesday through an insecure front door. They are believed to
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Motorists urged to approach busy motorway junction "with caution" after traffic light failure
MOTORISTS are being urged to approach a busy motorway junction with caution after a traffic light failure. The lights at junction five of the M27 westbound, where it meets the A335 at Eastleigh, have failed for the second time in three days.
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Sailors remembered in modern treasure hunt
SEVEN men from a Hampshire village who were lost at sea during the First World War are being remembered as part of a modern day treasure hunt.The seamen of the Parish of Netley Marsh are being commemorated in a new geocache launched this week. It was
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India PM's visit vital for trade boost, say leaders
HAMPSHIRE business chiefs have welcomed the visit of the Indian Prime Minister as the greatest opportunity for a generation.The Red Arrows marked the arrival into the UK of Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday ahead of a three-day trip where he will
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PREVIEW: Reverend and the Makers, Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
SHEFFIELD indie stars Reverend and the Makers are back with a new album and are close to selling out their latest gig in the South next week.The Yorkshire band, fronted by ‘Reverend’ Jon McClure, will play a headline set at the Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
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PREVIEW: Big Moon, Lennon's, Southampton
YOUR ENTERTAINMENT recommend their 'one to watch', this week, The Big Moon. Find out why you should be listening to London's coolest new girl bandWHO: The Big MoonWHAT: Four-piece from London; Juliette Jackson (guitar and vocals) Soph Nathan (guitar and
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PREVIEW: Fred MacAulay, Forest Arts Centre
STAR of BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz, Bridget Christie Minds The Gap and The Unbelievable Truth, Fred MacAulay is back on the road this autumn with a brand new show. In his first tour since 2012, Fred looks at his family life at home and looks forward
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PREVIEW: Ben 'Jackson Live In Concert', Bournemouth Pavilion
HE has the look, the voice and the moves.Simply known as 'Ben' his musical tribute to Michael Jackson is a must-see show for fans of the late great King of Pop. 'Jackson Live In Concert' will visit Bournemouth Pavilion on Sunday (November 15) starring
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PREVIEW: When We Are Married, Chesil Theatre
HOME truths fly like confetti with JB Priestley's sharp observations on marriage, class and keeping up appearances at all costs in When We Are Married. Chesil Theatre Winchester bring the witty comedy classic to the stage for a week from tomorrow night
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PREVIEW: Boston Marriage, Springs Arts Centre, Havant
IMAGINE Downton Abbey set in liberal east-coast America, and scripted by Oscar Wilde, and you have a hint of the sharpness of wit in Bench Theatre's latest production, which continues until tomorrow night. The company is staging David Mamet's play, Boston
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PREVIEW: Evita, Regent Christchurch
SHE seduced an entire nation! Now she is set to captivate Christchurch when award winning Theatre 2000 pay tribute to one of the most charismatic women of the 20th Century - Eva Peron.The extraordinary wife of the Argentine President, Juan Peron is the
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PREVIEW: Joe Lycett, Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton
SELF proclaimed 'absolute lad' Joe Lycett continues his sell out tour with another Hampshire date this weekend. His That’s The Way, A-Ha A-Ha , Joe Lycett tour follows a series of five star reveiws at the Edinburgh Fringe in the summer and a viral appearance
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PREVIEW: Hairspiray, Mayflower Theatre
AN all star cast line up as the larger than life hit musical Hairspray returns to Mayflower Theatre this week. Benidorm star Tony Maudsley plays Edna Turnblad alongside TV actress and presenter Claire Sweeney, best known for her stint in Brookside, as
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Terrorist who held Hampshire man hostage killed in airstrike
A BRITISH terrorist who held a Hampshire man hostage has been killed in an airstrike by the US military according to reports. Sources close to the Islamic State (IS) stronghold of Raqqa in Syria said the British terrorist Mohammed Emwazi, known
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Friday the 13th - seven reasons why it is believed to be unlucky
FRIDAY the 13th is considered as a very unlucky day by some. There are believed to be many reasons behind why the date is considered unlucky - and there is even a specific (and hard to pronounce) word for the fear of the date - "triskaidekaphobia
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COMMENT: Are BBC star struck over snub to Eastleigh?
EASTLEIGH can feel aggrieved they have been snubbed by the television companies following their FA Cup heroics. Their second round tie at fellow non leaguers Stourbridge next month would have made compelling viewing. But no. Yet again,
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Armed police hunt dangerous rottweilers on the loose after child attacked
TWO DANGEROUS dogs are on the loose in Hampshire this evening after a child was attacked. The youngster, thought to be a boy, was taken to Southampton General Hospital by ambulance after the incident. Armed police officers have now launched
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Tributes after leading Saints fan dies
TRIBUTES have been paid to one of Saints’ most passionate supporters, who passed away earlier today. Mike O’Callaghan – nicknamed Jim Steele after his likeness to Saints’ 1976 FA Cup final hero - had followed the club since the early 1970s and
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Hampshire firefighters tackle hotel blaze
More than 20 firefighters from Basingstoke were called to prevent an inferno at a hotel spreading last night as guests were evacuated. Five fire crews from Basingstoke, Tadley, Kingsclere and Rushmoor were sent to help their colleagues in Berkshire
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Major roadworks to close main route for another week
THE end of major roadworks that have closed a main route in Hampshire has been delayed for another week. An unexpected drainage problem has delayed the reopening of Church Street in Romsey which is currently undergoing a major facelift. Some
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Hampshire school to close
A RESPECTED school that has taught children in Hampshire for more than 100 years has announced it will close. Wykeham House School in Fareham has this morning confirmed that they will be closing at the end of autumn term. As previously reported
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Rugby player suffers brain haemorrhage during training
HAMPSHIRE'S sporting community has rallied around a popular rugby player who suffered a brain haemorrhage during training. Messages of support flooded in for Eastleigh player Pete Noonan after he collapsed during training. He has now left hospital
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New John Lewis and Waitrose opens
IT has finally arrived. Shoppers headed into Basingstoke town centre in droves this morning to have their first look at a new major department store. After 16 months of building work the new John Lewis at home and Waitrose combined store opened
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COMMENT: Why Pelle's impressive international run could mean bad news for Saints fans
GRAZIANO Pelle aims to continue his impressive start to international life tonight. And if he does, that could mean eventually mean bad news for Saints fans. Pelle was this week linked with Serie A giants Juventus after an impressive start
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Why FA Cup heroes Eastleigh are kings of the road
FA CUP heroes Eastleigh take to the road again tomorrow boasting the best away record in top level English football in 2015. The Spitfires have played 20 regular away league games in 2015 – and won an astonishing 13 of them. Only one other
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The flytippers costing council taxpayers £150,000
THOUGHTLESS fly-tippers have cost Test Valley Borough Council more than £150,000 over the last three years, new figures show. Statistics released by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs reveal that the authority has spent around
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Faulty traffic lights causing long delays
FAULTY traffic lights are causing major delays on a Hampshire main road this morning. Temporary traffic lights near Spring Lane in Colden Common are causing delays of up to 30 minutes. Commuters travelling along the B3354 Main Road are being
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PICTURES: What are you doing for Children in Need? See all our photos
IT’S THAT time of year again when people across Hampshire go on heroic missions to help Britain’s children. Today people across the county will be going mad for BBC Children in Need in a bid to beat last year’s fundraising total. Thousands
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Rare sheep killed in savage dog attack
A RARE-BREED sheep has been killed in the latest of a spate of savage attacks on the animals by dogs which have happened in Hampshire over the past three months. The Wiltshire Horn ewe was discovered by National Trust ranger Catherine Handler lying
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Burglar stole jewellery from Hampshire home
POLICE are hunting a burglar who raided a Hampshire home and stole jewellery. A property in Hyde Street in Winchester was targeted by the thief who gained access through the front door when the homeowner in the world. Police have reminded people
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Woman's heavy handbag may have caused her to fall off cliff to her death
AN elderly woman who fell down a cliff to her death may have been unbalanced by her heavy handbag, an inquest heard. Maureen Bean was with her husband Derek and a group of old family friends when the accident occurred on the afternoon of July 9
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Police hunt thief who stole gate
A THIEF stole a wooden gate from a field at Brockwood Park near Bramdean near Alresford. Police say it was stolen between 5pm on Wednesday and 7am yesterday and is linked with illegal game hunting.
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Second person arrested over knifepoint robbery
POLICE have arrested a second person in connection with a robbery at a convenience store. As reported, two men entered Twyford News in Eastleigh and robbed the store at knifepoint on September 29, making off with cash from the till. A 33-year-old
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Pictures revealed of home allegedly torched by woman trying to kill her sister after £100,000 fraud
A “CALCULATED and devious liar” tried to murder her own sister by torching a house while she slept, a court heard. Cathy Bartlett started the fire by pouring a can of petrol on the stairs, having removed a working smoke alarm and its battery, it
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Live blog - November 13, 2015
12:50pm #M27 Westbound - Traffic signal failure at J5/A335 #Eastleigh, approach with caution. — @ROMANSE
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Rare-breed sheep killed in latest dog attack
A RARE-BREED sheep has been killed in the latest of a spate of savage attacks on the animals by dogs which have happened in Hampshire over the past three months. The Wiltshire Horn ewe was discovered by National Trust ranger Catherine Handler lying
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Charity's £10,000 Children in Need gift
GET ready to Pudsey. That’s the message to Romsey from fundraisers collecting cash for today's annual BBC Children in Need Appeal. People will be out and about across the town and nearby communities with their buckets hoping the public dig
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Office closures to uproot hundreds of staff
HUNDREDS of workers in Southampton will be uprooted as HM Revenue and Customs plans to close offices across the country. The HMRC office in Southampton, which currently employs around 365 people, has been earmarked to close as early as 2019 and
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Crime commissioner calls for law review after 'extraordinary' £220k payout
HAMPSHIRE'S Police and Crime Commissioner has called on the Prime Minister to look again at employment laws that he claims led to an "extraordinary pay out" to one of Hampshire's top police bosses. Jenni Douglas-Todd was handed £220,411 after leaving
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Town launches its own postal service
THEY are hoping it will turn out to be a red letter day in the history of the charity. Members of a community association in an upmarket Hampshire town are launching a rival postal service as the Christmas rush gets under way. The venture looks
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Pelle aiming to keep up hot form
GRAZIANO Pelle will be focused on continuing his hot run of form for Italy today as he eyes selection for Euro 2016. The big striker has netted 11 goals for club and country in 21 appearances this season and is in a determined mood not to let that
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VIDEO: What is set to light up the skies above Southampton this Christmas?
IN RECENT years there has been a distinct lack of Christmas cheer on offer in Southampton, but this year the stage is set for a truly spectacular festive celebration. Santa and his reindeer will soar through the sky over Above Bar in a UK first
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REVEALED: Hundreds of education staff earn more than £100k - but where do they all work?
SENIOR staff at a dozen schools and colleges in Hampshire took home more than £100,000 in a year, it has been revealed. Headteachers are among those who received more than £100,000 in the year 2013/14 when additional benefits including pension
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Police hunt launched for wanted man in Southampton
POLICE are searching for a wanted man who may be in Southampton. James Poole is being sought after a warrant was issued for his recall to prison. Police say he was sentenced earlier at Southampton Crown Court to 13 months imprisonment for a
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REVEALED: How did award winning young carer die?
AN INQUEST has heard how an award-winning younger carer from Hampshire died at his home earlier this year. Winchester Coroner’s Court heard how chef Liam Cummins, died at his home in Dibden on February 21 after heart failure caused by drugs.
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UPDATE: Drama on motorway as woman falls from bridge and is hit by two vehicles
The M27 was shut for hours after a woman plunged from a bridge and hit two vehicles last night. The road was reopened at about 1am this morning and an investigation into the incident will continue today. Police have now confirmed that the woman
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Woman tried to "burn sister alive" by setting fire to house, court told
A "CALCULATED and devious liar" tried to murder her own sister by torching a house while she slept upstairs where she would be "trapped" and would "burn alive" a court has heard. Cathy Bartlett set the fire by pouring a can of petrol on the stairs
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PICTURES: Can you spot yourself in our gallery of Quilley School over the years?
IT WAS revealed this week that two Hampshire schools are set to merge. Quilley School in Eastleigh is set to close and become part of Crestwood College, two miles away. As the move is announced, we have put together a gallery showing Quilley
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PICTURES: Itchen College fun run for Children in Need
TODAY is Children in Need day - but these youngsters have already been doing their bit to raise money for charity. Students and staff at Itchen Sixth Form College yesterday took part in a fancy dress run around their campus today to mark the annual