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National League: Eastleigh launch season with a solid 0-0 at Bromley
Bromley 0 Eastleigh 0. EASTLEIGH’S run of opening day wins in the Vanarama National League came to an end at Bromley this afternoon. But the Spitfires, who had beaten Nuneaton, Southport and Guiseley in previous years – will not be too downhearted
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FA Cup extra preliminary round: Alresford Town deal Sholing a hammer blow
THERE was no love lost at the Universal Stadium last night as Alresford Town continued a magnificent opening to the new season by dumping Sholing out of the FA Cup, 2-1 A tetchy extra preliminary round tie boiled over in the 65th minute when, in
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PHOTOS: Saints take on Sevilla in final pre-season game
SEVILLA travelled to Southampton to take on Saints in the home club's final pre-season friendly. There are just days to go before the Premier League season starts and fans are getting excited for the first fixtures. Scroll through the gallery
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Police probe allegations of abuse at care home
A POLICE probe has been launched into allegations of physical assaults against vulnerable clients at a Hampshire disability charity. Hampshire Constabulary has confirmed it is investigating reports that an employee at Enham Trust physically assaulted
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Crackdown could see people carrying acid jailed in bid to stop attacks
Anyone who carries acid could face up to four years in prison or risks a life sentence if they use it to attack someone, under tough new rules for prosecutors. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), against the backdrop of horrifying acid attacks
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Met Office forecasts thunderstorm in Southampton today
THE Met Office says Southampton could see a thunderstorm this afternoon as unsettled weather continues across the county. There is currently lightning in the north of the county and forecasters believe it could head south in the next hour.
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Saints 2-0 Sevilla - as it happened
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Crash blocks major Hampshire road
MOTORISTS were facing delays of an hour on the A31 after a crash on the eastbound carriageway. One lane was blocked between Stoney Cross and the M27 due to a collision, which happened at about midday. Long queues of traffic built up in the
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PHOTOS: Music, dancing and laughter as summer of free events gets underway in Southampton
MUSIC, smiles and laughter transformed a Southampton square at the launch of a summer of free family events. On a unique stage designed especially for the event by designer Markus Bergstrom, local band Freestyle Funk Collective and DJ Little Chief
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PHOTOS: Festival-goers brave mud and rain to see music and comedy
THE show continued despite the changeable weather as thousands flocked to Wickham Festival near Fareham to see folk sensations Seth Lakeman and Show of Hands. Best known for songs including the Bold Knight and Lady of the Sea, Seth, one of the
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PHOTOS: Safety probe at golf course after fallen tree left man fighting for his life
TEAMS of specialists have been checking trees at a golf course after a man was left fighting for his life on Thursday. As reported, the casualty – a greenkeeper at Dibden Golf Centre – was operating a ride-on mower on the 18-hole course when a
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Hampshire air traffic controllers told to improve after flight delay claims
A HAMPSHIRE air traffic control provider has been told to improve its contingency planning following claims that staff shortages were delaying flights. An investigation by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) found that Swanwick-based NATS had “too
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Rail passengers warned over delays as upgrades set to cause chaos
RAIL passengers travelling from Hampshire to London this weekend are set to face severe disruption as planned upgrade works at Waterloo begin.The works are set to continue until August 28, during which time passengers using South West Trains, from stations
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PHOTOS: Remember when young stars battled to play at The Dell?
THEY were the youngsters hoping to earn an experience not even money could buy. The 1996 Soccer Challenge welcomed record numbers of teams from various schools taking part in a six-a-side football tournament. The event was sponsored by the
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Thomas the Tank Engine steams in for summer fun
ALL aboard for a fun-filled day meeting Thomas the Tank Engine on the Watercress Line.From today, youngsters will be able to take a ride with Thomas and Friends and experience lots of fun-filled activities as well as meeting The Fat Controller. Day Out
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PHOTOS: Blisteringly hot fun in the sun at country show 20 years ago
IT WAS a blisteringly hot day – the perfect weather for a country show. Children were entertained with a funfair, fancy dress and Punch and Judy shows, while their parents enjoyed the sunshine. The Ellingham Show was held on August 8, 1998,
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Plans for 80 new homes thrown out
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build 80 new homes on a green field on the edge of a Hampshire town has been rejected. The proposed development south of Mallards Road in Bursledon by Persimmon Homes was dismissed by an independent planning inspector.
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PHOTOS: Crews race to burger bar blaze
Emergency crews had to race to a burger bar after a fire started in a fridge. Firefighters from Brockenhurst, Beaulieu and New Milton had to rush to the lobster and burger bar in Lymington High Street. Lymington fire station, which is operated
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UPDATE & PHOTOS: Major road shut for nearly five hours after air ambulance called to major four-car crash
SIX people were 'lucky' to escape without serious injuries after a four-car crash closed a major road for almost five hours. The air ambulance was called to the A35, which was closed in both directions between the B3058 Holmsley Road and Lyndhurst
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Site of scandal-hit boarding school could be turning into retirement village
THE site of a scandal-hit former boarding school could be turned into a retirement village when it goes before planners next week. Audley Retirement Villages wants to develop the former Stanbridge Earls School site to provide a 155-unit care community
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Drink driving, drunk and disorderly behaviour and stealing alcohol: Court round-up
Among the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates Court were: Antonis Adamou, 20, of Testwood Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to driving without an MOT. Fined £70 and ordered to pay £30 victim surcharge. Keith Paul Brackstone, 33, of Chestnut
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Staff taunted by pranksters after masked man with gun robbed store
STAFF caught up in a terrifying daylight robbery at a Hampshire convenience store have been taunted by pranksters since their ordeal. Police are hunting a masked gunman who stormed the Co-Operative store in Colden Common on Tuesday where children