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PHOTOS: Firefighters rush to tackle huge blaze in Southampton

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Man wears bra and fills hotel bath full of potatoes during 'bizarre' binge

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Police helicopter search over Southampton

Beer and chips

READER LETTER: Parking in Southampton is so expensive - spend your money on chips and beer instead

Wickham Horse Fair 2018 at Wickham Square

PHOTOS: Wickham Horse Fair 2018 gets underway

Artist's impression of the care village in Ampfield, by Perbury

Plans for new 150-bed care village get given green light

Alresford Watercress Festival

PHOTOS: Alresford Watercress Festival 2018 - in pictures

The Castle, Winchester. Home of Hampshire County Council..

New cabinet set to take over in Hampshire

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Lightning on April 22 (Sophie Johnson)

Met Office forecasts thunder and lightning in Southampton

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New phone shop set to open in high street

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Dan Matthews, Clare Mitchell, Rebecca Moisan, Kate Mitchell with the newly restored Perseus series at Southampton City Art Gallery

'Jewel in the crown': These works of art are now back on show in Southampton

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Cobbett Road Library for heritage feature. Dot Winteridge with the statue that was modelled on her..

'I will miss her very much': Woman immortalised in Southampton statue dies

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bmi regional.

Southampton Airport route cancelled - and it may never resume

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MAD Ball that was an event to raise money for the children's ED in Southampton by the Murray Parish Trust

PHOTOS: Guests party the night away at #2millionsteps event

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READER LETTER: Scientists should design a drug to stop social media addiction

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PA File photo dated 17/04/2003 of a policeman demonstrating a US-styleTaser stun gun. Amnesty International said Tuesday November 30, 2004, that use of the guns by British police must remain tightly controlled after a report shows dozens have died from th

'Words are cheap': Police boss calls for Taser cash

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Wickham Horse Fair. Piceture: Chris Moorhouse.

Wickham Horse festival set to cause travel chaos

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This official wedding photograph released by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shows the Duke and Duchess pictured together on the East Terrace of Windsor Castle (Photo credit should read: Alexi Lubomirski/PA Wire)

Harry and Meghan thank well-wishers and release official wedding photographs

Councillor Andrew Pope with the safe standing rail seats.

Campaign to introduce safe standing at St Mary's takes step forward

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Bradley Day with his wife Tuesday and son Charlie.

Southampton pitch-and-putt saved by fairground family

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Spring Colours at Exbury Gardens - Local business owners tour the gardens on a familiarisation day.

PHOTOS: Spring brings blaze of colour to Exbury Gardens

Party for Southampton man Geoff Mullon who decided to have a celebration of his life while he was alive rather than a traditional funeral

Great-grandfather Geoff has only weeks to live - so he threw a party to celebrate his life

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Firms 'worried about hiring skilled staff post-Brexit'

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David Pugher, CEO of British Marine, speaking at the MAA klunch at Haslar Marina.

London marine event cancellation could give Southampton Boat Show a boost

Embargoed to 0001 Monday May 21

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an elderly woman. A report has claimed promises to bring more patient care closer to home by prioritising NHS community services have fallen flat. PRESS ASSOCIATI

Promise to prioritise NHS community services 'has fallen flat'

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The 2017 Taylor Made Computer Solutions Award for Best Use of Technology winner Leadstream.

Shortlist for best use of technology award announced

Rachel Adams 20.8.16 Rounders match between labour and tory councillors as part of Park Lives sports events at Hoglands Park - David Fuller gets to 4th base just in time.

Councillors to take each other on in inter-party dodgeball match

Two globes

Map talk will be held at historic venue

New Inn Lane, Bartley, near Cadnam. Photo: Google

Man dies after falling while putting out rubbish

PHOTOS: All the photos from Royal Wedding celebrations in Hampshire

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Alfie

These pets are looking for a permanent home - can you help?

Southampton Chairman Ralph Krueger (PA)

READER LETTER: Here are six reasons Ralph Krueger needs to go

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Bow Square residents Dudley and Rosie with community director Adam Dale and Zeus, Bodhi and Scout the dogs

Southampton to welcome the region's largest pet-friendly complex

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Mayfest – folk music and dancing in the streets.

PHOTOS: Mayfest 2018 - in pictures

Hamble River Raid 2018, Hamble - Leighton Buzzard Canoe Club

PHOTOS: Hamble River Raid 2018 - in pictures

12 year old Joshua Smith who has raised over Â£3,500 for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance in memory of his grandfather John Morris, a cyclist who died following a collision in Woolston..

Boy, 12, raises thousands after his cyclist grandad dies in lorry crash

Thousands of foodies will head to Alresford to celebrate the annual Alresford Watercress Festival

PHOTOS: Thousands set to descend on town for annual celebration of... watercress

Totton (stock photo)

Man arrested following £26,500 burglaries at bus depot

Ethan Swallow

Mystery still surrounds death of "fun-loving" teenager who died in "freak" crash

The newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, leaving Windsor Castle after their wedding to attend an evening reception at Frogmore House, hosted by the Prince of Wales. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 1

ECHO VIEW: The Royal Wedding with a rather different feel

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PHOTOS: Royal Wedding parties across Winchester - in pictures

PHOTOS: Royal Wedding parties across Winchester - in pictures

Junk

Junk nightclub will close this summer

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Therapy dogs at Southampton hospital launch national project to get therapy dogs in hospitals

Therapy dogs at Southampton hospital launch national project to get therapy dogs in hospitals

John Apter, chairman of Hampshire Police Federation 2

Anger as Eastleigh Police Station closes to the public

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Worthy Lane pay and display car park. Winchester railway station and surrounding area. Photograph: Chris Moorhouse. Wednesday 5th August 2015.

Council asking for your views on parking in Winchester

PHOTOS: Royal Wedding celebrations across Eastleigh

PHOTOS: Royal Wedding celebrations across Eastleigh

Traffic on the M3 northbound at Shepherd's Lane bridge.

Crash causes three miles of traffic on M3

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Street Parties through the years

PHOTOS: Street Parties through the years

Pupils enjoy the royal wedding 2018 at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

PHOTOS: Youngsters gripped by Royal Wedding fever

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Artist's impressions of what the homes of Solent Way, Whiteley, would have looked like

Appeal over plans to build more than 40 homes near M27 rejected

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READER LETTER: Plans to shut down phone networks are misguided

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Woman sparks emergency service callout by burning her husband's belongings

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Doreen Hosey 87 who has raised over £100,000 for the Oakhaven Hospice by making and selling cakes and jars of jam

Inspirational pensioner's £150,000 bake sale campaign complete

Police appeal after car targeted in Stockbridge

Car vandalised before phone and handbag stolen

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Man caught three times drink drive limit in Southampton

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Traffic on the M3 northbound at Shepherd's Lane bridge.

Teenager who 'fire-bombed' M3 still waiting for sentencing date

PHOTOS: Ringwood throws huge Royal Wedding party

PHOTOS: Ringwood throws huge Royal Wedding party

Police at the scene of Albion Towers

VIDEO & PHOTOS: Armed officers in Southampton tower block drama

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Another fire at the Dibden Inclosure in May

Hunt is on to find arson suspects as beauty spot struck four times in weeks

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Police at the scene of Albion Towers (17/05/2018)

VIDEO: Man arrested after three hour stand-off with armed police at Southampton tower block

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Clive Bratcher convicted of four counts of possession with intent to supply

JAILED: Dealer caught with wraps of drugs in his mouth "under pressure" to sell

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IN THE COURTS: The Halloween goods thief and drink drivers facing justice

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SOUTHAMPTON: New school award to tackle obesity

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Boomtown 2017.

Extra day granted for Boomtown - but only if festival-goers use 'sustainable transport'

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James Newell

Decathlon gets planning permission to build new store (but don't get excited just yet...)

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Charlie and Claire

Chance for Charlie Royal Wedding Fete

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Cumberland Place, where the new school could be based

Another language school for international students could open in the city

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WestQuay Watermark development construction site, Southampton. Photograph: Chris Moorhouse. Thursday 1st october 2015.

Westquay wins two international architecture awards

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David Evans' five aside team

Veteran charity football match is a must-see for any Saints super fan

Keith Mans won Lyndhurst for the Conservatives, Hampshire County Council Elections, Applemore Leisure and Recreation Centre Thursday 2nd May 2013.

Controversial school transport decision could be reviewed

St Cross Road. Photo: Google

Three arrested after police seize cash and drugs from car

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Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 25/06/2017 - Commercial - Cycling - British Cycling HSBC City Ride - Southampton, England - Riders out on the route as they ride the HSBC UK City Ride in Southampton..

Drive to get people cycling with the Big Bike Revival

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Jenny McGregor and Chris Birch

Postcard and pillow records

Andrew Gibson is in Hampshire County Council's cabinet

Councillor offers resignation for health reasons amid planning controversy on his own home

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Overturned caravan causes long delays on A31

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Star Wars at Fawley Power Station. PHOTOS: Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com

PHOTOS: Behind the scenes as Solo: A Star Wars Story films at Fawley Power Station

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Councillor Rob Humby

Cross-council transport body Transport for the South East awarded £1m

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Claire Holland

Woman 'shocked and delighted' to win teaching award

A European Union flag in front of Big Ben, as Remain supporters demonstrate in Parliament Square, London, to show their support for the EU in the wake of Brexit. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday July 2, 2016. Protesters wearing EU flags as

READER LETTER: 'Our ancestors would be so proud of us'

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Domiic Hodson as Captain Nicholls in War Horse at the New London Theatre Photo by Brinkhoff M+Ã �genburg.

LAST NIGHT'S REVIEW: War Horse, Mayflower Theatre

Peter Becker who plays Fredrich in War Horse pictured with Topthorn a puppet horse from the show meeting a real horse called Jester (Extreme Optimist) a 19 year old Hanoverian bay gelding horse from Whiteparish owned by Deborah Martin.

War Horse star stops traffic

Jack Murray, who has escaped prison, HMP Springhill Prison

"Do not approach him" - Violent burglar who threatened to slit victim's throat escapes prison

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Teen arrested after schools receive hoax bomb threats

Teen arrested after schools receive hoax bomb threats

Sports news

Yoshida's future decided

Yoshida's future decided

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Saints striker departs

Saints striker departs

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Saints will announce Hughes early this week

Saints hope to announce Hughes early this week

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Boufal's turbulent week

Boufal's turbulent week

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Pat Wilson (right) in action for AFC Totton

New management duo for New Milton Town

Justin Bennett (right) in action for Oxford City

Prolific markman signs for AFC Totton

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Sport

POLL: Sofiane Boufal - should he stay or should he go?

POLL: Sofiane Boufal - should he stay or should he go?

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Southampton Chairman Ralph Krueger (PA)

READER LETTER: Here are six reasons Ralph Krueger needs to go

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Buildbase FA Vase

FA Vase joy for former Alresford and Winchester boss

IK Hill

Alresford sign Winchester City youngster

Stewart Donald at The Stadium of Light

Stewart Donald's Sunderland takeover gets green light

Take a look in the mirror, Saints

Take a look in the mirror, Saints

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Gareth Berg in action earlier this season (Photo by Neil Marshall)

Berg stars with bat and ball as Hants beat Sussex

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Programmes are available from the FA Cup 1976 run

Saints programme and memorabilia fair on today

Cedric Soares, Southampton

Cédric in Portugal World Cup squad

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Reece Topley in One-Day Cup action for Hampshire (Dave Vokes Photography)

Topley's ready for fresh start in One-Day Cup

FA CUP FINAL AT THE MILLENNIUM STADIUM SAINTS V ARSENAL - WAYNE BRIDGE.

Wayne Bridge: Chelsea have quality to win FA Cup final

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Gracie-May and Peggy-Rae Thomas

Sisters win 15 medals at Dwarf Games

Connor Blyth(224)

Connor, 16, is off to BMX World Championships

England goalkeeper Joe Hart during a training session at Stade de Bourgognes, Chantilly. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday June 15, 2016. See PA story SOCCER England. Photo credit should read: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subje

LAWRIE MAC: Joe Hart should be going to the World Cup

Gao plans overseas investment

Gao plans overseas investment

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Saints reveal season ticket prices

Saints reveal season ticket prices

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KRUEGER PART TWO: What exactly does Gao have planned?

KRUEGER PART TWO: What exactly does Gao have planned?

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National sport

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is looking forward to the Champions League final (Martin Rickett/PA)

Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool have tools to combat Real Madrid’s experience

Liverpool’s Dejan Lovren admits winning the Champions League would be a dream come true (Nick Potts/PA).

Lovren: Champions League win would make Salah worthy of Ballon d’Or

Coventry’s Michael Doyle celebrates victory over Notts County in the play-offs (Nick Potts/PA)

Out-of-stock Coventry to wear one-off kit in League Two play-off final

Eden Hazard is targeting another Premier League title with Chelsea (Adam Davy/EMPICS)

Hazard talks up Chelsea’s chances next season to dampen transfer speculation

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp feels his squad are all set for the challenge of facing Real Madrid in the Champions League final (Dave Thompson/PA)

Klopp ready for Liverpool to bring European adventure to ‘best possible end’

Most of Gareth Southgate’s England squad have met up at St George’s Park (John Walton/PA)

England squad begin World Cup training camp

Paul Gustard will take up his role with Harlequins after England’s tour to South Africa next month (Paul Harding/PA)

Paul Gustard ‘excited’ by Harlequins opportunity

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Read more National sport

Readers' Letters

Beer and chips

READER LETTER: Parking in Southampton is so expensive - spend your money on chips and beer instead

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READER LETTER: Scientists should design a drug to stop social media addiction

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READER LETTER: Here are six reasons Ralph Krueger needs to go

READER LETTER: Plans to shut down phone networks are misguided

READER LETTER: 'Our ancestors would be so proud of us'

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Street Parties through the years

PHOTOS: Street Parties through the years

GOSPORT'S FIRST GOLDEN JUBILEE PARTY... BROOKSIDE GOSPORT CELEBRATION TIME js100.

PHOTOS: Celebrations to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee

Jubilee Road.

PHOTOS: Hampshire celebrates marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana

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National news

Henri van Breda was found guilty of murder (AP)

South African man guilty of family axe murder that shocked nation

A display of weapons by West Midlands Police, which are among weapons emptied from the region’s knife surrender bins.

More work needed on dreadful scourge of gun and knife crime, says commissioner

Meghan Markle arrives at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle for her wedding to Prince Harry.

Photographers explain how they got those stunning royal wedding shots

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe with husband Richard Ratcliffe and their daughter Gabriella (Family handout/PA)

‘Body blow’ for Briton jailed in Iran as judge says ‘expect another conviction’

The Duke and Duchess pictured together on the East Terrace of Windsor Castle (Alexi Lubomirski/PA)

Harry and Meghan thank well-wishers as they release official wedding photographs

Mr Pompeo issued a list of stiff demands on Iran (AP)

Top US diplomat threatens Iran with ‘strongest sanctions in history’

Prime Minister Theresa May at Jodrell Bank (Darren Staples/PA)

PM offers EU post-Brexit cash-for-influence deal over nuclear research body

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