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REVIEW: Rise of the Tomb Raider - XBox One
The freezing cold winds crash upon the mountainside as Lara cautiously clambers across rocks and through deep snow. After heroic jumps across perilous gaps and an unbelievable show in fingertip strength, an avalanche of ice and snow sees Lara racing for
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REVIEW: Star Wars Battlefront - PS4, XBox One
Ever since I was a child I wanted to ride a speeder bike though the lush forests of Endor, zipping through trees, over rocks, and through canyons. I've now done it!All my life I wanted to fly through the skies of Tatooine in an x-wing, blasting Imperial
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REVIEW: Fallout 4, PS4, XBox One, PC
The year is 2077 and the world is in the grip of a third world war over natural resources. The fear of Nuclear weapons being used is palpable and vaults have been constructed to protect the elite and presumably useful.Players take the control of a survivor
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Delays after motorway crash
TRAFFIC tailbacks are building after a rush-hour crash near a Hampshire motorway. The three-vehicle collision happened on the A34 north at Winchester and the carriageway is partly blocked. Delays are being reported on the northbound carriageway
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Hand drawn 'WhatsApp' message fails to land hopeless romantic a date
People say that the internet has killed romance, but that is not the case for one University of Southampton student. The old-fashion romantic decided to use his creative side to leave one young lady a love letter with a modern twist at the university
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Fake gardener steals money from pensioner
A MAN posing as a landscaper gardener has stolen money from a Hampshire pensioner. Police say the conman knocked on the door of a house belonging to an elderly woman in Ashurst and asked for cash. He has then made his way into the property
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Paul Daniels to wow with his magic show
MAGIC fans are in for a treat as Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee bring a night of bafflement and laughter to the stage at Hanger Farm Arts Centre. Several years ago the duo, toured with a small intimate magic show and had so much fun they have decided to
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels coming to Southampton
AN all star cast takes to the stage in the hilarious new musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Mayflower Theatre next week. Michael Praed, best known for his TV roles including Robin Hood in Robin of Sherwood and Prince Michael in Dynasty, plays Lawrence
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Doctor jailed after sexually assaulting patient
A doctor convicted of sexually assaulting a male patient on a busy hospital ward has been jailed and banned from treating patients for 10 years. Manav Arora, 37, from Birmingham, denied the sexual assault but was found guilty after a four-day trial
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Southampton mum's fight to take daughter to Pakistan city where Taliban killed 130 children
A woman who claims her five-year-old daughter will be better off living in the Pakistan city where Taliban gunmen killed 130 children at a school than in Southampton has won a family court fight. The 40-year-old, who comes from Pakistan, had asked
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Businesses set out their stall at Ageas Bowl
THE south’s biggest business to business event drew thousands to the The Ageas Bowl in Southampton this week. See more pictures from the event>> Organised by Hampshire-based Memo Events, it provided business owners and entrepreneurs
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Common People reveals 2016 festival dates
SOUTHAMPTON'S Common People Festival has revealed the dates it will be returning to Southampton. The inaugural festival was held earlier this year and will be back for two days in next Spring. It will be held on Southampton Common on May 28
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Car fire causes delays on motorway
DRIVERS are facing delays on the motorway this afternoon due to a car fire. The incident is happening on the M3 near Basingstoke. The carriageway was closed for a short time but has now parially reopened.
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Ex-Saint gives evidence in attempted murder trial
FORMER Saints striker Leroy Whale told a court how he fell out with alleged attempted killer Cathy Bartlett who worked as his personal assistant for a year. Mr Whale told a jury at Winchester Crown Court that she worked for him when he was sales
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PHOTOS: Southampton holds peace vigil in wake of Paris attacks
People from all religions stood together in a sign of solidarity against acts of terror across the world. • Southampton Peace Vigil - in pictures >> A week after the attacks in Paris more than 200 people gathered at the Peace Fountain
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Big day for small businesses
A Hampshire firm will be the talk of the small business world on Tuesday (November 24). Hursley-based website builder Smart Little Web was one of 100 small firms across the country to be selected for special promotion in the 100 days running up
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Tottonians hoping to keep rolling on the road after home loss
Tottonians will aim to safeguard their London 1 south mid-table position tomorrow by producing their third away win of the season. Totts will be looking to make up for a rare home loss to Medway a week ago with victory at second-from-bottom Twickenham
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Eastleigh bring in seconds players for trip to Purley
What a difference a week has made to London 3 South-West side Eastleigh. Seven days ago they had to disappoint a few players who could not get a run-out as the club fielded three strong sides. Tomorrow, due to unavailability and injury, the club has had
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Wembley winner Diaper urges west country caution for Sholing
SHOLING’S 2014 FA Vase-winning boss Dave Diaper has sounded a note of caution ahead of tomorrow’s second round test at Devon-based Buckland Athletic. Trips to the West Country are fraught with danger – as Blackfield & Langley found to their cost when
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Ireland’s hero hopes to carry on form against Southampton
Stoke boss Mark Hughes expects Republic of Ireland hero Jon Walters to fire up his team as he comes bouncing back into club action.Walters has rejoined Stoke on a high this week after scoring twice against Bosnia on Monday to secure Ireland's place at
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Honeymoon couple gave up suite to help during Paris attack
A NEWLY-WED couple gave up their honeymoon suite to offer shelter to seven people fleeing from the Paris terrorist attacks. Courtney and Callum Hartley, from Titchfield, let seven strangers sleep in their Paris hotel room on the first night of
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Hughes relishing Stoke's acid test at Saints
Stoke boss Mark Hughes sees this weekend's trip to Southampton as a good measure of his side's progress. But the Welshman also believes Saints will be pleased to measure themselves up against the Potters. Southampton have been lauded for their
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Special Star Wars comic book artwork goes on display
SCI-Fi and comic book fans are in for a treat as unique artwork from Star Wars and Marvel goes on display Washington Green, one of the UK’s leading fine art publishers, is releasing six Star Wars Marvel comic book covers as the Star Wars Battlefront
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PHOTOS: Christmas market spectacular for lights switch on
There was plenty of mulled wine flowing and carols as Winchester opened it famous Christmas market last night. • Winchester Christmas Lights switch on - in pictures >> Hundreds of visitors to the Winchester market - which is in its 10th
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Mum drowned at sailing festival
A MOTHER drowned after attending a popular sailing festival. An inquest heard that Rebecca Allan, 40 from Lymington, died after attending the Old Gaffers Festival in Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight earlier this year. The mother-of-two from Vitre
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Rail delays caused by signal problems
Trains between Eastleigh and Fareham have been delayed due to a signal failure. • More information on our live traffic and travel service >> The signal failure is affecting South West trains travelling towards Portsmouth will be diverted
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PHOTOS: Families flock to enjoy festive spirit at Christmas lights switch on
HAMPSHIRE was not short of Christmas spirit as the countdown to the festive season began. The Marlands Shopping Centre in Southampton welcomed families as it flicked the switch on its Christmas lights. • Marlands Christmas Lights 2015 - in
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Eddie Jones appointed new England manager
Eddie Jones has been announced as England's first ever overseas head coach. The former Australia and Japan coach had travelled to London for talks with the Rugby Football Union and, with the level of compensation for his release from his Stormers
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Friday, November 20, 2015
4:57pm Major commuter routes in and out of the city are busy at this time. No incidents to report, we will
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Fire crews rush to hospital
TWO false fire alarms were triggered at Southampton General Hospital last night, causing fire crews to rush to the busy hospital. At around midnight last night, firefighters from Redbridge and St Mary’s fire stations were called to the hospital
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PHOTOS: £70 million leisure and shopping centre vision on Southampton skyline
SOUTHAMPTON'S new £70m WestQuay Watermark development is beginning to take shape on the city's skyline. • Southampton's WestQuay WestQuay - in pictures >> The huge development, which is at the southern end of Western Esplanade, is moving
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Fire warnings as two people fall asleep while cooking
FIREFIGHTERS in Southampton were last night called out to two cases of people falling asleep while leaving their oven on. The first was in Wolseley Road and firefighters from Redbridge rushed to the scene after a neighbour heard a smoke alarm go
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Doctor convicted of assaulting patient on busy ward
A former Hampshire doctor convicted of sexually assaulting a male patient on a busy hospital ward is expected to be jailed. Manav Arora, 37, from Birmingham, denied the sexual assault at Norwich Crown Court but was found guilty after a four-day
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Flood worries delay restoration scheme
A DECISION on plans for a wetland restoration scheme has been delayed amid claims that the work could result in nearby homes being flooded.The New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) has deferred an application by the Forestry Commission to carry out
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Southampton sends 40,000 nappies to Syria
THEY are being sent from Southampton with love. Vital supplies have left the city bound for war-torn Syria. A 44ft shipping container is making its way to the Middle East state loaded with 40,000 nappies, 20 pallets of winter clothing, 5,000
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Koeman backs anthem decision
Ronald Koeman has backed the Premier League’s decision to play the French national anthem before Saints host Stoke at St Mary’s tomorrow, but admitted to feeling that the events in Paris last week “changed life for everybody.” The Saints boss was
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Scheme to help cut car crash death toll
A ROMSEY man is behind a scheme aimed at making Hampshire’s roads safer. He’s Phil Palfrey and the former B&Q retail marketer at Chandler’s Ford embarked on Project Pictogram – an initiative designed to help cut serious injuries and deaths
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Top innovators honoured for their work
A SCIENCE and technology themed event celebrated Hampshire firms who are pushing back the boundaries of science.Backed by the Daily Echo, Nucleus championed the companies that are helping the county to become an innovation powerhouse. Hosted by the University
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Hughes influence clear on Stoke
Mark Hughes is moulding his Stoke side in his own image, according to Ronald Koeman. Koeman and Hughes know each other well from their playing days, with the two going head-to-head on several occasions. When Koeman watches Stoke play, he sees
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Koeman "surprise" at Long's Ireland appearance
Ronald Koeman has admitted his “surprise” at the Republic of Ireland’s decision to play Shane Long after the striker had just one training session following five weeks out. Koeman had previously stated he expected Long to be returning to training
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Crisis talks ahead of doctors’ strike
HOSPITAL chiefs in Hampshire are launching emergency meetings to ensure patients receive the care they need ahead of a wave of possible strikes by junior doctors.Thousands of trainee medics have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action in a
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Young boy savaged in dog attack
TWO teens saved a young boy's life after a dog attack - and now his family want to find them to say 'thank you'. The terrifying incident saw Adil Chowdhury and four friends attacked by two rottweilers in Otterbourne near Chandlers Ford on Friday
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Gang who blew open ATMs jailed for 18 years following £1m crime spree
A GANG involved in a £1 million crime spree, which included blowing open cash machines using gas, have been jailed for more than 18 years. Danny Stevens, Paul Smith, Jason Eastwood and Luke Cole were sentenced at Guildford Crown Court on Friday
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Ram-raiders make dramatic smash-and-grab robbery at bank
Masked ram-raiders made an audacious smash-and-grab raid at a bank. Two men wearing ski-masks smashed a car into the front of HSBC in Hedge End before running inside stealing cash and boxes and driving off. Officers say several staff inside
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PHOTOS: First Class 2015 - part two
DOZENS of schools are featured in the second part of our First Class photograph features. • First Class 2015 - gallery two - in pictures >> If you are on a mobile device, we recommend turning it horizontally when looking at the gallery
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Conmen make £200 a day posing as beggars on the streets of Southampton
"PROFESSIONAL" beggars are earning as much as £200 a day on the streets of Hampshire's cities posing among the homeless, it has been claimed. • Bogus beggars make life hard for Southampton's homeless >> • Homelessness on the rise in Southampton
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4ft 11in mum faces up to thug wielding iron bar who targeted her restaurant
A BRAVE restaurant owner who faced a thug wielding an iron bar has spoken of her trauma caused by the incident. Simon Ronald Beynon, 38, of Elm Court, South Street, has narrowly avoided jail after using threatening and abusive behaviour while possessing
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Rodriguez new injury heartache as he faces another operation
Jay Rodriguez has been dealt a cruel injury blow after learning he is likely to need surgery on his injured foot. The Saints striker has only recently fought his way back from a significant knee problem that sidelined him for well over a year.