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Newcastle star hurts himself after punching St Mary's wall
NEWCASTLE defender Daryl Janmaat was left with broken fingers after punching the dressing room wall at St Mary’s, according to reports. Janmaat was substituted in the first half of the Mapgies’ dour 3-1 defeat at Saints after slipping up and allowing
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PHOTOS: Music lovers gather for intimate record store gig
MUSIC lovers were delighted to catch an intimate performance from a band in a Hampshire record shop. Eliza and the Bear launched their eagerly-anticipated self-titled debut album with the in-store appearance at Southampton’s HMV store on Above
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Eastleigh must "bite the bullet" over Payne's red card
EASTLEIGH boss Chris Todd had an unlikely ally in questioning Josh Payne’s straight red card at Blundell Park on Saturday. Even his opposite number, Grimsby Town’s Paul Hurst, believes referee Michael Salisbury might have been harsh in sending
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Onboard Ovation of the Seas in Southampton
She may be bound for the Far East where she will be based, but Ovation of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's latest cruise ship hasn't gone overboard in making changes to fit the Chinese market, reports Editor in Chief Ian Murray on board the ship for her
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PHOTOS: Naked Rambler set to quit nude crusade
HAMPSHIRE'S Naked Rambler Stephen Gough has vowed to quit his nude crusade to care for his ill mother, it has been revealed. The ex-Marine from Hampshire - who has refused to wear clothes in public for over 10 years - has announced he is putting
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Forbes hoping history will repeat itself in Hampshire FA Senior Cup final at St Mary's
FIFTEEN years is a long time in football, but Winchester City striker Andy Forbes remembers it like it was yesterday. It was back on May 1, 2001, that a fresh-faced Forbes first tasted Hampshire FA Senior Cup glory as part of an adventurous, young
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Follands boss Herbert rues "two points lost"
DAVE Herbert claimed his Folland Sports side spurned enough chances to win six games in a 2-2 Sydenhams Wessex Premier draw with fellow strugglers Alresford Town. Rock-bottom Follands fell behind to Craig Bryant’s sixth-minute header, but hit back
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Team Solent rise to fifth in Sydenhams Premier
TEAM Solent eased into fifth place in the Sydenhams Premier Division on Saturday with a 2-0 win at Hamworthy United. With AFC Portchester held 1-1 at Bournemouth Poppies, the Southampton Solent University side took full advantage by reeling off
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Sholing youngster Winman lives up to his name by netting timely winner
SHOLING’s youthful side hit back for a 2-1 Sydenhams Premier win over Whitchurch United at the Silverlake Arena on Saturday. With manager Dave Diaper resting several senior players, Sholing’s inexperienced backline was caught off-guard by Dave
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Title within touching distance for birthday boy Claridge
BIRTHDAY boy Steve Claridge watched injury-hit Salisbury close in on the Sydenhams Premier title with a 2-1 win at Lymington Town on Saturday. After Will Tickle's early opener, Ashley Jarvis and Taurean Roberts struck to wrap up an 18th league
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Poor principles
WATER rates: no competition, no choice, very limited help with bills. Can you ask the three main political parties in Southampton what their policy is on monopolies with a captive customer base milking people for the benefit of fat-cat directors
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Praise for NHS
THESE days one often reads bad reports about our NHS, and I think it is time to say something positive about our Health Service. Recently I had to stay at the Royal South Hants Hospital for a few days and, whilst there, I was impressed by how hard-working
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Success of EU
IT MAKES me chuckle to see that Colin Smith, the personal assistant to our local MP Dr Julian Lewis, uses e-mail to write to the press, when he isn’t allowed to use it for more productive reasons, like dealing with constituents casework. Equally
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Safe handling
I SEEM to have flushed out yet another Auto Gear leg juggler. Richard Strother (Letters, March 31) has put his faith in a website and newspaper supplement. The left leg braking of automatic geared cars may well be clever and some may consider it
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Election gaffe
FIRSTLY I would like to confirm I am not standing for election in the Millbrook Ward, unlike my son Steven Galton, who is. It appears there is now a Liberal candidate who shares my name, but has never been previously seen or heard in Millbrook.
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Past lessons
TED Reidler (Not so safe, EU Letters April 8) cannot be allowed to get away with trying to rewrite the history of the thirties. Britain did indeed turn its back on Europe. In particular, always remember the fate of the democratically elected
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False claims
RESIDENTS in Shirley Warren have received a letter signed by the three Labour Councillors for the Shirley Ward – Councillors Mark Chaloner, Satvir Kaur and Hannah Coombes. The letter is headed ‘Update on St Jude’s Church, Shirley Warren’. They
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Thousands of pounds of camping equipment stolen
THOUSANDS of pounds of top-end camping equipment was stolen during a major outdoor activities exhibition in Hampshire. Police are appealing for information after someone slashed their way into the marquee over night during the Romsey Caravan and
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Acid attack trial jury sent home
THE jury trying a man accused of blinding a Southampton mum with acid has been dismissed for the day. The seven men and five women have been instructed by the judge to decide whether Billy Midmore is guilty or innocent based only on the evidence
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Topley injured on Hants debut
Hampshire have been rocked by the news that new signing Reece Topley could face an injury lay-off without bowling a ball. Left -armer Topley, who signed from Essex during the winter, has a suspected broken hand after being struck while batting
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Cash boost for sailing charity
A HAMPSHIRE charity that helps disabled people learn to sail is on the crest of a wave after receiving a cash boost. Rotarians have awarded Totton-based Testwood Lakes Sailability (TLS) a total of £8,000 - enough money to buy a new boat and a hoist
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Pensioner injured in hit-and-run crash
A PENSIONER motorist was injured after a 4x4 collided with her car and fled the scene. Police are appealing for witnesses after the crash involving the 76-year-old woman, which happened at about 12.15pm on Saturday on the eastbound A31 near Ovington
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Sir Tom Jones' wife dies after battle with cancer
Sir Tom Jones's wife of 59 years, Lady Melinda Rose Woodward, has died aged 75 after a ''short but fierce'' battle with cancer. She died at the Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles on Sunday, surrounded by her husband and loved ones, a statement
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Man behind fake speed camera speaks out
HE took the law into his own hands and installed a fake speed camera in a Hampshire village – and now he has spoken out. The controversial “camera” has been installed in Enham Alamein and provoked fierce debate among motorists. But the resident
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Body found in search for missing graduate
A BODY has been found in the search for a Southampton graduate doctor who disappeared during a shift. Dr Rose Polge, 25, went missing on February 12, and is said to have left a note referring to health secretary Jeremy Hunt. She supported strike
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Pensioners rescued from car after crash
TWO people in their 70's were treated in hospital following a serious collision. The crash took place around 12.50pm on Sunday 10 April when a car overturned following a collision with a bus on the B3400 between Whitchurch and Overton. A 74
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Fantasia - memories of Southampton's carnival 50 years on
'FANTASIA' was the theme and there could not have been a more apt title for the Southampton Carnival over half a century ago. Back in July 1965, everything the organisers had hoped for – such as the all-important fine weather, the crowds and the
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GOSSIP: Fonte tries to persuade ex-Saint to return
The Saints transfer gossip that is making the headlines today... JOSE Fonte is trying persuade Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to return to Saints, according to the national press. The Mirror reports that the Saints captain is keen to welcome back
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Tomorrow MaybeStickman Productions in association with ACJ ProductionsAsante Coffee Shop, Romsey
Tomorrow MaybeStickman Productions in association with ACJ ProductionsAsante Coffee Shop, Romsey NEVER was a song lyric "something extraordinary" so apt to describe this award winning production written by Amies and Clements. Revamped a little
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Murder investigation after baby boy dies
THE DEATH of a baby boy at Southampton General has prompted a murder investigation. The three-month-old child died in hospital in the early hours of Saturday after being taken ill at a flat in Boscombe, Bournemouth, on Friday. Detective Inspector
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National Poo Museum opens
Report by Sam Waddington IT IS such a barmy idea you would think the organisers must be round the bend - the U bend. But it is no joke - a National Poo Museum has opened in the south. Families are invited to get up close and personal with
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'Mr Nice' Howard Marks dies aged 70
Howard Marks, the former drugs smuggler known as Mr Nice who stood for election in Southampton, has died, it has been reported. The 70-year-old announced he had inoperable bowel cancer last year. Friend and former colleague at Loaded magazine
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Woman cut free from car after crash
A WOMAN needed to be cut from a car by firefighters after a crash on a Southampton road. The driver was hurt after being caught in a smash on Wide Lane, Swaythling, shortly before 5.50pm last night. The Nissan Micra she was in travelling in
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Two charged with murder
Two men have been charged with the murder of a man in Hampshire. Detectives last night charged the two men with the murder of 31-year-old Dean Evans. They are Liam Darvill, 20, of Beaconsfield Road, Basingstoke and Thomas David Harris, 22,
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Reece Topley: Moving to Hampshire has improved my England chances
Just a week after receiving his runner-up medal at the World T20 final, Reece Topley was handed his Hampshire debut in the Specsavers County Championship. There can be no bigger cricketing culture shock than going from that unforgettable defeat
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J-Rod return will be carefully managed
Jay Rodriguez could start for Saints before the end of the campaign – but Ronald Koeman’s main focus is on having the striker fully fit for next season. Rodriguez made his first appearance since October as he came off the bench for the final six
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Koeman sets Southampton away target
Ronald Koeman has targeted at least four points from Saints’ upcoming two away games in a bid to keep their hopes of European qualification alive and kicking. Victory over Newcastle moved Saints to within two points of sixth placed West Ham and
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Boy, 12, recalls moment he was kicked in face and had jaw broken in park attack
A HAMPSHIRE boy has described the moment his jaw was broken when he was kicked in the face by a teenager as he played football in the park. Lemar Young, 12, recalled being on his hands and knees coughing up blood and a friend carrying him away
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PHOTOS: New Shaolin martial arts centre opens
AN EXPLOSION of Chinese culture came to Southampton to offer families a chance to explore thousand year old traditions. The first Shaolin martial arts and cultural centre in the country opened its doors to families in the city for the chance to
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Sports Centre plans revealed to restore former glories
A FITNESS gym, a closed road cycling circuit, new artificial pitches, new changing rooms and a cafe/restaurant. These are some of elements of an ambitious scheme revealed by council chiefs to restore Southampton Sports Centre as one of the jewels
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200 students flats plan for hot tub site revealed
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a second student housing block on one Southampton junction are set to be approved tomorrow. Residents opposing the 199 flats say Swaythling is being “swamped” by students. Southampton's student developments >
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Daredevil dentist swaps Hampshire for Nepal
HE SPENT his summer holiday eating piranhas, living on a boat and pulling out hundreds of teeth. Dr Peter Saund swapped his comfortable Eastleigh practice for the Peruvian rainforest and Amazon basin to provide dental care. And previously he
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PHOTOS: Youngsters get close to the Daleks at Dr Who event
HAMPSHIRE was invaded by the Daleks at the weekend – but Doctor Who materialised in time to defeat his infamous foes. Thousands of people travelled through time and space to visit a two-day event held at the Winchester Science Centre, which paid
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Criminal damage in Southampton street and district centre investigated
A SERIES of criminal damage offences are being investigated by Hampshire Constabulary. Officers are appealing for information after a series of criminal damages and public order offences in Athelstan Road and Bitterne Precinct. The offences
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New skateboard park completed after £250,000 campaign
CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating the completion of a new skateboard park built following the success of a £250,000 fundraising campaign. The skateboarding area at Bartley Park in Totton has been transformed by the project, which has replaced out-dated
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Where in Hampshire has been named most beautiful place to live in the UK?
WITH its ancient thatched cottages, picture perfect lanes and stunning scenery, it has long been been popular with locals and tourists alike. Now the Hampshire haven of Brockenhurst has been named the most beautiful place to live in the UK.
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Controversial solar farm plans thrown out
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a solar farm in the Hampshire countryside have been thrown out after sparking more than 50 objections. MTS Exbury Solar Ltd lodged an appeal after its proposal to redevelop a 22-acre site on the Exbury Estate was rejected
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Couple find air raid shelter while clearing out the garden
IT STARTED as a run-of-the-mill garden renovation project. When Graham and Lizzie Hendra brought in a gardener to remove a mound of earth at the end of their Southampton garden, they had no idea they would be uncovering a rare piece of history.
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Man charged with indecently assaulting woman in the 1990s
A SOUTHAMPTON man has been charged with indecently assaulting a woman in the 1990s. Rex Case allegedly struck in Winchester between 1996 and 1998. The 72-year-old, formerly of Holly Hill, Bassett, appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds take part in first major New Forest ride of the year
HUNDREDS of cyclists converged on the New Forest at the weekend as the area staged its first major ride of the year. The two-day Wiggle New Forest Spring Sportive was based at Somerley House, Lord Normanton’s stately home near Ringwood, and took
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Charity teaming up with African drummers for Southampton half marathon
THE pulsating sound of African drums will fill the air during the ABP Southampton Half Marathon and 10K. Women’s charity the Waterfall Trust will be making plenty of noise to spur on runners during the event. See last year's half marathon
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Fears as gypsy plot plan gets approved
RESIDENTS fear planners giving the green light to a gypsy plot in their community could open the floodgates to more development. Test Valley councillors backed a proposal for a single gypsy plot of one static caravan and one mobile caravan at land
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What are Southampton communities' biggest crime concerns?
SOUTHAMPTON residents have created a list of three of their biggest crime concerns in their communities for police. Organisers of the Peatree and Woolston PACT meeting with the Southampton Neighbourhood Policing team have given their input and
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Tributes to charity boss who helped Africa's poorest
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Hampshire charity boss who helped hundreds of Africa’s poorest residents. Glyn Roberts, who has died aged 77, founded Tools for Self-Reliance (TFSR) after visiting the continent and seeing traders struggling to earn
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Group offering help to families affected by addiction nominated for award
IT IS not just people addicted to drugs who need help and support. Parent Support Link is an organisation that offers support to family members and partners of people who have been affected by someone else’s drug addiction. Now the Southampton-based
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Former police chief who received £220k in one year gets new job at hospital
A FORMER police chief at the centre of a pay row has landed a new role at a leading Hampshire hospital. Jenni Douglas-Todd was controversially given £220,000 in public money after just a year as chief executive of Hampshire’s Office of the Police