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Two-goal Stokoe sinks the Stags
AFC TOTTON’S dismal end to the Southern One South & West season continues. Tonight’s 2-1 loss to Wimborne Town made it seven defeats on the bounce for Steve Hollick’s men, who have not won for more than five weeks. After Saturday's truly
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Eastleigh manager Chris Todd: I still believe we'll make the play-offs
EASTLEIGH boss Chris Todd is looking forward to a “massive” home game against Tranmere Rovers after his side extended their unbeaten run to ten matches at Halifax Town. The Spitfires did not get the win they needed in Yorkshire to climb into the
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Eastleigh extend unbeaten run at Halifax Town
Halifax Town 0-0 Eastleigh EASTLEIGH extended their unbeaten run to ten games but failed to get the win they needed against Halifax Town to climb into the National League’s play-off zone. The Spitfires were fortunate to leave The Shay with
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Brave Hants avoid Headingley follow-on
Hampshire coach Dale Benkenstein demanded a better performance from his team yesterday and his words were taken on board by captain James Vince and Sean Ervine who both hit centuries at Headingley to leave a Yorkshire victory no mere formality in their
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Premier League referees - who do they support?
The decision to remove Kevin Friend as the referee for last night’s Stoke v Tottenham game sparked a big debate. Friend was taken off the fixture due to the fact he supports Tottenham’s title rivals, and instead was due to take charge of Manchester
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Delays after accidents on motorway and main road
DRIVERS are warned to expect delays on a motorway and a main road major after two crashes. A four vehicle crash happened on the A35 Redbridge Causeway in to Southampton at 4.45pm. It involved a white Kia Ceed, a white Ford Fiesta, a blue Transit
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Teenager charged after knife drama at school
POLICE have charged a teenager after a knife incident forced a school to go into lockdown. Officers were called to Regents Park Community College yesterday after reports of a teenager threatening to harm himself with a knife. Witnesses said
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Hampshire teenager died after being assaulted outside Greek nightclub
A HAMPSHIRE teenager died after being assaulted outside a Greek nightclub, an inquest heard. Public schoolboy Archie Lloyd, 18, was celebrating the end of his A-level exams with four friends when he was struck by a club promoter in Malia, Crete
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Change in schedule for FA Cup 1976 celebrations
FRUSTRATED organisers have arranged for Saints' 1976 FA Cup celebrations at the Mayflower to be pushed forwards to the later time of 8pm on May 1. The 40th anniversary show will now start 30 minutes later than scheduled. It will mean there
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UPDATE: Firefighters free boy impaled on school fence
A 10-year-old boy has been freed by firefighters after impaling his hand on a fence at a school. Crews used small tools to release the boy outside Burley Primary School in the New Forest. The incident took place in Church Lane at 11.15am.
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Villa suspend striker ahead of Saints game
Aston Villa have suspended striker Gabriel Agbonlahor pending an investigation into off-field matters ahead of their match against Saints on Saturday. The action comes following allegations concerning his conduct in a national newspaper. Agbonlahor
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REVIEW: Derren Brown 'Miracle', Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
UTTERLY gobsmacked! I had to pick my jaw off the ground after two incredible hours at the Mayflower last night! I not only left the theatre astounded and amazed, but laughing most of the way home too. Derren Brown has arrived in Southampton
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Sands blasts NINE goals in two games
TOM Sands took his goal tally to a sensational NINE in just three days as Otterbourne kept alive their outside Hampshire Premier League title hopes. Sands followed up his five-goal display in the 11-1 weekend annihilation of Headley by blasting
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Donny Osmond to bring The Soundtrack of My Life UK Tour 2017 to Bournemouth
LEGENDARY singer, performer and actor Donny Osmond has announced exciting plans for his first solo concert tour of the UK in four years while celebrating 50 years in show business. And the tour will include a visit to the BIC, Bournemouth on Wednesday
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Hunt for man who assaulted woman in "horrible" late-night attack
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in a “horrible” late-night attack. Police say a man approached a woman on Southcliff Road, Southampton, at about 2am, and tried to touch her under her clothes. He was then seen running off towards Dover Street
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Dibben has surgery on fractured elbow
TOTTON'S Jon Dibben underwent surgery on a fractured elbow on Tuesday, with British Cycling anticipating little impact on his bid for selection for the Rio Olympics. Dibben, who won the Track World Championships points race in March, is a challenger
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Sydenhams League management duo step down
COLIN Hopkins quit as manager of mid-table Downton over the weekend with three Sydenhams One games left to play. The former goalkeeper had almost completed his second season in charge at Wick Lane. Coach Mitch Blake also parted company with
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Man has nose broken in nightclub attack
A MAN suffered serious injuries when he was attacked in a nightclub. The 23-year-old was left with a broken nose and a suspected fractured eye socket after the attack at 2.55am on Sunday. He was at the Boutique bar in Moo Moo Nightclub, Fleet
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REVIEW: Derren Brown's 'Miracle', Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
UTTERLY gobsmacked! I believe I had to pick my jaw off the ground after two incredible hours at the Mayflower last night! I not only left the theatre astounded and amazed but laughing most of the way home too. Derren Brown has arrived in
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Six-mile tailbacks after crash on busy Hampshire road
MOTORISTS are facing severe delays after a crash on a busy Hampshire road. Hampshire Police were called to Stoney Cross this morning after reports emerged that a vehicle – believed to be a black Mercedes – had fallen from the back of the truck
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Villa fans plan more protests for Saints match
ASTON Villa's supporters are once again planning protests against owner Randy Lerner when Saints travel to Villa Park on Saturday. The already relegated Villa take on Ronald Koeman's side in the penultimate Premier League home game of the campaign
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Southampton star delighted after injury return
SAINTS defender Florin Gardos was delighted after his injury comeback for Saints' under-21s on Monday night. The Romanian centre-back, who has been out with a serious knee problem all season, played 71 minutes as the academy side defeated Norwich
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Rescue mission after yacht runs aground
A RESCUE mission was launched after a yacht ran aground off the Hampshire coast. The 30ft vessel hit a mud bank just outside the entrance to Fareham Lake and was listing at a 45 degree angle with two people on board. Gosport & Fareham Inshore
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Broken-down train causes railway delays
A BROKEN-down train is causing delays of up to 30 minutes in Hampshire this morning. Trains between Southampton Central and London Waterloo could be diverted via Guildford and Havant to avoid the carriage at Winchester. A South West Trains
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Motorway delays after road blocked
TRAFFIC has tailed back on a Hampshire motorway after a vehicle broke down. The M27 westbound was briefly closed at junction 7 for Hedge End but delays stretch to junction 9. The road was blocked just before 8am and cleared shortly afterwards
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Live news from Hampshire - April 19
5:15pm [Saints] Change in schedule for FA Cup 1976 celebrations https://t.co/CmT5xPmePf via @dailyechosaints — Daily
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Free parenting course to start in Southampton
A free course for parents and carers is starting in Southampton on May 9.The course, which will be held on six Mondays from 12.30pm to 2.30pm, will cover topics related to parents' and carers' emotions and confidence.Topics are set to include valuing
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Main road shut due to escaped cow
A Hampshire road has been shut - because of an escaped cow. Police have closed the A35 between Ashurst and Lyndhurst while they try to contain the animal. Officers have advised motorists to avoid the road which is one of the main routes across
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Volunteer for Southampton NCT sale and grab a bargain
A Hampshire parenting group is looking for volunteers and bargain hunters to help run its nearly new sale.Southampton NCT (National Childbirth Trust) is looking for volunteers to help on the morning of Saturday, May 14, at the sale at Woodlands Community
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DISCO IN THE SKY WITH ROB DA BANK & FRIENDS
CALLING all dance floor divas! Don’t miss the Disco in the Sky this coming Friday 29th April when Bestival and Wyld Events take over the Emirates Spinnaker Tower for some "booty shaking headphone high jinx". With spectacular views across the
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From The Jam play The Engine Rooms, Southampton
FROM The Jam, featuring former The Jam bassist Bruce Foxton, legendary vocalist & guitarist Russell Hastings and drummer Mike Randon will be at The Engine Rooms on the 30th of April as part of their legendary “The Public Gets What The Public Wants” Tour
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Southampton hoping to inflict Villa record
Saints can boost their European hopes on Saturday by inflicting an amazing tenth defeat in a row on relegated Aston Villa. Ronald Koeman has warned that any lingering hopes of Europa League qualification will be extinguished if Saints fail to secure
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Egg donation - giving and receiving the gift of life
Egg donation is an incredible, life-changing gift. So what makes a woman decide to undergo treatment and give her eggs to a stranger? And what's it like to have a baby thanks to a donor? SALLY CHURCHWARD finds out.LORRAINE Clarke was inspired by her close
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Lady Leshurr joining Common People line-up
HOTLY tipped rhyme queen Lady Leshurr is joining the Common People line-up. One of the rising stars of the unstoppably resurgent grime scene, Lady Leshurr will be showcasing her fire on Southampton Common on Saturday May 28.Rising to fame for her blazing
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Nine days of Music, Talks and Drama in Winchester Festival
WINCHESTER Festival organisers are promising to entice and entertain with their 2016 programme. Full details of what's on from July 1 to 9 have been announced at a special launch party. This year’s Festival begins in fine style with Brahms’ German Requiem
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Loving Summer at Theatre Royal Winchester
THEATRE Royal Winchester will present a mix of Shakespeare, comedy, music and family entertainment in its professional programme this summer, as well as staging the talents of a host of community groups. The 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death is
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Police warning about council tax scammers
PEOPLE in Hampshire are being warned about bogus calls where the caller claims residents are in the wrong council tax band and paying too much. Hampshire County Council Trading Standards said the caller promises they can look into the matter for
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Countdown begins to ABP Southampton Half Marathon
IT IS the final countdown towards the return of one of the South Coast’s biggest and most hotly anticipated mass running events. All eyes will be on Southampton in four days time when thousands of runners limber up for the ABP Southampton Half
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Police launch crackdown on speeding motorists
HAMPSHIRE police are cracking down on speeding this week as part of a European road safety campaign. The force will highlight how hundreds of deaths and life-changing injuries could be prevented if drivers cut their speed by just 1kmph. Road
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Council could borrow millions to buy shopping centres
CIVIC chiefs in Southampton could invest tens of millions of pounds in properties across the country to bring in much-needed income. Labour council bosses want to set up a property investment fund that would be used to buy sites around the country
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Health chiefs overwhelmed by support for GP appointment campaign
HEALTH chiefs in Hampshire have been overwhelmed by the support of people rallying to the cause to help fight a crisis caused by 6,300 people failing to turn up to GP appointments in Southampton. But they insist there is more to do to ensure people
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Health chief faces grilling from MPs after trust failings
THE chief executive of a health trust criticised for failing to learn from past mistakes will be grilled by MPs today. Katrina Percy, chief executive of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, will face MPs at a session organised by Fareham MP Suella
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Celebration of Jazz
THEY are celebrating 21 years of a musical partnership which has established them as major players on the jazz scene. Songstress Tina May and pianist/composer Nikki Iles will be marking their anniversary at the Southampton Jazz Club tonight. Andy Iles
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School in lockdown over knife wielding teenager
A SCHOOL was on lockdown after a knife-wielding teenager was spotted on the grounds. Police received reports of a teenager threatening to harm himself at Regents Park Community College in Southampton on Monday morning. The school, which caters
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Discarded cigarette may have caused fire that killed man
A DISCARDED cigarette may have been to blame for a devastating flat fire that killed a pensioner, an inquest heard. Winchester Coroner’s Court heard how Ian Foley, 74, died in his flat in Ashurst on January 13 following the blaze. As reported
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Future of 20 libraries up in the air as £1.7m of cuts agreed
COUNCIL chiefs have approved £1.7m cuts to Hampshire libraries including the end of the mobile library service. But small libraries could be saved from closure if new technology and other efficiencies are successful, Hampshire County Council told
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Firefighters left out of pocket in pay blunder
DOZENS of Hampshire firefighters have been left out of pocket by the latest blunder over pay to affect the county's emergency services. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service wrongly deducted a total of £11,000 in pension contributions, which has affected
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Most children get places at preferred schools - but hundreds miss out
AN OVERWHELMING majority of Hampshire parents have landed a place at one of their preferred schools. Nearly 90 per cent of those applying for a reception place were offered their first choice yesterday, with 97 per cent getting one of their top
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Fears grow for missing teenager
CONCERNS are growing for a 14-year-old girl who has gone missing. Police have launched an appeal to find Harmony Peatroy, who was last seen four days ago. She was last seen when she walked away from the Bridge Centre in Eastleigh at 10.15am
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Hunt after late-night sex attack
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in a “horrible” late-night attack. Police say a man approached a woman on Southcliff Road, Southampton, at about 2am, and tried to touch her under her clothes. He was then seen running off towards Dover Street
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Has mum snapped the Loch Ness Monster off the Hampshire coast?
IT IS legend that has eluded many for hundreds of years. But one Hampshire resident believes she may have spotted the infamous Loch Ness Monster in the Solent. Debbie Lear was cycling along the Southsea seafront on Friday morning, just before