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Police at the scene in Fordingbridge (Bethan Colebourn, inset)

Mum due in court accused of drowning three-year-old daughter

14mm lens, mounted on a camera being held by a photographer

Family man turned to child porn after tragedy

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An artist's impression of Nelson Gate

This 'iconic development' could soon be built in Southampton

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Southampton man, 94, finally gets trip of a lifetime in a Spitfire

Southampton man, 94, finally gets trip of a lifetime in a Spitfire

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The Chapel Tower at Royal Victoria Country Park will be open for public tours following its restoration - exterior.

Royal Victoria Country Park chapel set to reopen in June

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Rolling Stone No Filter tour picture by Manfred Mogel

Rolling Stones show director reveals plans for spectacular Southampton gig

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Jane Robertson from Sex Matters campaign group

Sex campaigner turns down LGBT training offer

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Firefighters tackling the fire at Kuti's Brasserie in Oxford Street, Southampton.

Kuti's Brasserie remains closed after fire

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Emergency services at the scene in West Park Road, Southampton

Man found dead on park bench in Southampton city centre

WestQuay Shopping Centre

Man appears in court twice in the same day after attacking Southampton shop staff

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Facepainting in Day of the Dead style, at Dead Good Days event

Here's why Deb Wilkes wants everyone to talk about death

Honda 1977 classic bike stolen from Romsey.

Social media appeal after classic Honda bike stolen from Romsey

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PHOTOS: Southampton Marathon 2018 - in pictures

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PHOTOS: Southampton Marathon 2018 - in pictures

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14 May 2015 - The Black Heritage Association is under threat due to lack of government funding, Beverley Dowdell pictured at the Centre where the association is based.

Black Heritage Association Southampton chair speaks out about Windrush scandal

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COMPETITION: Which of these spectacular lightning photos is your favourite?

COMPETITION: Which of these spectacular lightning photos is your favourite?

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Fire at Chandler's Ford on Bodycoats Road

PHOTOS: Man taken to hospital after flames shoot from first-floor window

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The mobile digital x-ray machine

Southampton Children's Hospital gets new £1.5million technology

Bargate, not flying St George flag on St George's Day, taken by letter writer Paul Wood

READER LETTER: Why didn't Southampton council recognise St George's Day?

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Uni's Indian society will be celebrating Holi Hai Indian festival of colours

PHOTOS: Students throw paint over each other for colourful Holi Hai festival

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Police car on the street at night.

READER LETTER: I reported drug dealers to the police - why did they do nothing?

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Archie King, who suffers from cerebal palsy

Family fundraising for life-changing op for Archie

Mims Davies is guided round Eastleigh by guide dog in training Gyp

Mims Davies MP tries out walking with a guide dog

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Greg Gilbert undergoing recent tests

Stacey Heale column: life is a blend of joy and terror at the moment

Photo Stuart Martin - West ham V Saints - Mark Hughes.

READER LETTER: 'There's still time to get rid of Hughes'

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SS Shieldhall.

SS Shieldhall wins national award

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PHOTOS: Spectacular thunderstorm hits Southampton

Updated

PHOTOS: Spectacular thunderstorm hits Southampton (now with video)

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Helen Cousins, Susannah Chandler, 104-year-old Hilda Wallis and Joanne Hamilton at the party.

Southampton pensioners hold royal tea party

Hairdressing marathon at Gateway store Chandlers Ford

PHOTOS: Remember when a first class stamp cost 19p?

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22 July 2016 - Photo Stuart Martin - Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show 2016 - Gemma Hirst with William Hirst and Connie Hayward.

Steam show to return for 46th year

IN THE COURTS: Round-up of cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

IN THE COURTS: Round-up of cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance 10th birthday celebrations

Tenth birthday draws in the crowds

Michael Stimson

Man caught fishing illegally lands £5,000 court bill

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Some of Ryan and Sophie-Jane's ruined furniture.

PHOTOS: River of water destroys family's possessions following Southampton thunderstorm

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River Island

New River Island could open in Southampton city centre - but what will happen to its Westquay store?

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Rachel Adams 9.11.16 Chamberlayne College for the Arts - front of school ..

Mud-slinging breaks out after revelations that Southampton school could close

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File photo dated 27/01/2015 of a woman viewing Gerhard Richter's Abstraktes Bild at Sotheby's auction house in London, the painting has sold for Â£30.4 million at their Titans of Contemporary Art sale. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue da

World record-breaking artist Gerhard Richter could come to Southampton (but his work definitely is)

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Edward Unwin

Wreath laying ceremony to honour First World War hero

The Vaccines photo 2017.

The Rolling Stones announce The Vaccines as support act

Southampton Marathon 2018: All the results in full

Southampton Marathon 2018: All the results in full

Xelabus will launch new low emission buses in Southampton next week

Bus company to launch new green double deckers in Southampton

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Saints v Chelsea at Wembley - are you in our fan pics?

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PHOTOS: Saints v Chelsea at Wembley - are you in our fan pics?

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Esther Rantzen with Peter Power and his fellow trustees.

Esther Rantzen opens new village hall - with links to Alice in Wonderland

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Camille Walala Colourful Crossing commissioned by Better Bankside - credit should read Better Bankside. This is what a new piece of public art in Southampton could look like

How should controversial Southampton street art be funded?

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Titanic model made for the Mayflower Theatre by Russell Charlton (pictured)

PHOTOS: See the 60 foot model Titanic built in a shed

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'a thousand words' commissioned by Scottish Womens Aid and Zero Tolerance. Copyright Laura Dodsworth

Southampton women's refuge awarded £80k grant after public appeal

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Low tide at Hill Head. Picture: Laura Drake.

New £640,000 grant will help protect Solent's natural treasures

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Tara Brown leaves Southampton Crown Court

Former hairdresser robs partially-sighted man

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Criterium and Cyclefest in Winchester city centre.

Winchester Criterium and CycleFest set to return this year

Rosy Maguire

Art show to remember Rosy Maguire

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A car under water following a flash flood near the Itchen Bridge

PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Car submerged as flash floods hit Southampton

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An RBS mobile bank.

READER LETTERS: 'Where have all the banks gone?'

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Mark Meechan arrives at Airdrie Sheriff Court for sentencing after he was found guilty of an offence under the Communications Act for posting a YouTube video of a dog giving Nazi salutes. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday April

Man who taught dog to give Nazi salute is fined in court

John Anyon 3-06-16 2216055905....Cutting trees and bushes back along riverside in Worcester on Friday.

Warning issued over fake council tree maintenance workers

PHOTOS: Action from Chelsea v Saints at Wembley

PHOTOS: Action from Chelsea v Saints at Wembley

Portswood Road, Sholing

Controversial kebab shop plan refused after more than 50 objections

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Malvern Close, Fair Oak (pic: Google Maps)

Girlfriend left 'lovable giant' dead on sofa after night of drug-taking because she thought he was asleep

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Plastic bottles will be recycled.

Ever wondered what happens to all the leftover bottles and banana skins from the marathon? - Here is the answer

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Fishlake Meadows plans

Approval of plans to build 73 homes near nature reserve draws heavy criticism

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TV presenter Anthony McPartlin outside The Court House in Wimbledon, London, after being fined 86,000 at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court after admitting driving while more than twice the legal alcohol limit. (Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)

READER LETTER: Ant's £86k drink driving fine wasn't enough

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Georgina Bush

She's a student, a cocktail maker, and helps raise money for charity - and now her life is getting even better

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Best Bar None awards 2018.

Revealed: Here's which bars have been named the best in Southampton

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Band of Skulls with The Space Between Collective at NST CIty April 21 2018 - Pictures courtesy of David Cromwell

REVIEW: Band of Skulls open Nuffield's city music programme - and the crowd loved it

Common nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) adult singing. Spring. Cambridgeshire. Picture by Chris Gomersall.

The mysteries of the nightingale revealed

Southampton Marathon 2018 - as it happens

Southampton Marathon 2018 - all the action as it happens

the New production area.

Laser firm set to create 50 jobs in the Solent

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Example of barrier to fish on the Itchen.

Fish face one obstacle per kilometre in Britain's rivers

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The Fulflood Ball at Winchester Guildhall in in aid of homeless charity Trinity

PHOTOS: Audrey Hepburn lookalikes enjoy Breakfast at Tiffany's ball

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20 year old Saints fan Jack Dowding, who died suddenly on 7th January - Jack on the pitch at St Marys when Saints got promoted back to the premier league...

Celebration to remember life of Saints fan who died aged just 20

Miss Hampshire contestant Chloe Silcock.

Young Hampshire woman battling long-term health problem hoping to be crowned Miss Hampshire

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Beaulieu Road in the New Forest. Inset, Jacob Cranton

Road rage attack left victim with bone poking through their skin

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An investigation has been launched after reports of sewage in the River Itchen

READER LETTER: Will new homes wreck the River Itchen?

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Khurshid Drabu

UK's first Muslim judge and influential Southampton community figure Khurshid Drabu dies

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The Norwegian Bliss (inset) the on-board race track

PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Luxury cruise ship with its own race track debuts in Southampton

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Lavender Road

Daughter finds man dead in his bathroom

Image of the RMS Titanic leaving Southampton on her maiden voyage in April 1912. TITANIC SCANNED FROM GLASS NEG. Southern Daily Echo Archives..

Titanic menu sells for £100k at auction

The 20-year-old Irish draught fell down a hole in Tichborne, near Alresford - Hampshire Fire and Rescue

Firefighters rescue 20-year-old horse trapped in water hole

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Hand holding TV remote control with a television in the background. Close up..

Police warning over cut-priced television scam in Southampton and Hedge End

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Firemen at the scene of a major fire at the building site on January 6.

Housing developer accused of causing flooding problems

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Southampton prepares for 'Super Sunday' - Saints at Wembley, Southampton Marathon and warm weather

Southampton prepares for 'Super Sunday' - Saints at Wembley, Southampton Marathon and warm weather

Band of Skulls rehearse for one-off gig

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PHOTOS: Band of Skulls rehearse for one-off gig

A map of Sunday's road closures

FULL MAP: These roads will be closed for Southampton Marathon

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File photo dated 13/06/11 of a driver behind the wheel of a car. New data from the Local Government Association (LGA) shows that drivers in England spent more than one million years on the road in 2016. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Saturday April

Drivers spend 'one million years on the road'

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Sports news

Saints majority owner Gao Jisheng alongside Katharina Liebherr

Saints set to tour China

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Boufal misses training amid bust-up rumours

Boufal misses training amid bust-up rumours

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No time for Saints to dwell

No time for Saints to dwell

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Photo Stuart Martin - West ham V Saints - Mark Hughes.

READER LETTER: 'There's still time to get rid of Hughes'

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Sydenhams Wessex League chairman Ian Hoare presents the Division One trophy to Christchurch club captain Chris Senior

Sore heads as Christchurch clinch Wessex One crown

Winchester boss Craig Davis

No home comfort for Winchester City

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Sport

AL 23 Apr 2018 Diving lead SDA Elites 2018 Main group

Medals galore for Southampton Diving Academy stars

Wildern U16s

Wildern lose Hampshire U16 final on penalties

13/04/2018(sport)..Cricket - Hampshire v Worcestershire, Speacsavers County Championship, Ageas Bowl, Eastleigh, Hampshire..Pictured is: Sam Northeast..Picture: Neil Marshall.

Northeast century not enough for Hants

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Mark Hughes at Wembley

Hughes demands Cherries focus

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Hoedt laments costly FA Cup decision

Hoedt laments costly FA Cup decision

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Olivier Giroud scores for Chelsea

THE VERDICT: Nothing left but survival for Saints

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Saints v Chelsea at Wembley - are you in our fan pics?

Updated

PHOTOS: Saints v Chelsea at Wembley - are you in our fan pics?

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Blackfield & Langley boss Glenn Howes

Five-star Blackfield close in on Wessex title

Derek Ohren

Wessex club get green light for new ground

Eastleigh's Cavaghn Miley

Eastleigh midfielder gets England call-up

Danny Longman tees off at Paultons

Golfers back in the swing at Paultons

Will Tickle (blue/white)

Wessex round-up: Brockenhurst win three in a row

Eastleigh chairman Stewart Donald

Eastleigh chairman plays down Sunderland link

Mark Hughes at Wembley

Chelsea 2-0 Southampton: Hughes anger over semi-final decisions

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Saints take in Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final - as it happens

Chelsea v Southampton - FA Cup matchday live

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Olivier Giroud celebrates his goal for Chelsea

Chelsea 2-0 Southampton: Giroud does for Saints again

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Yoshida keen to avoid another sleepless night

Yoshida keen to avoid another sleepless night

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National sport

Jurgen Klopp saw Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s season ended (Peter Byrne/PA)

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain injury sours Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s mood

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain lies injured (Martin Rickett/Empics)

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain a World Cup doubt following season-ending injury

Diego Perotti’s late penalty has given Roma hope (Peter Byrne/PA)

Roma comeback against Barcelona is warning to Liverpool, says Thompson

Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool beat Roma 5-2 (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool v Roma – story of the match

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane claims his side are not favourites against Bayern Munich (Mike Egerton/PA)

Managers claim Champions League semi-final is wide open

Alastair Cook is worried about the future of the longer format of the game (Jason O’Brien/PA)

Cook fears for Test cricket after ECB announces new format

Former Chelsea forward Diego Costa is in the Atletico Madrid squad to face Arsenal (Nick Potts/PA Images)

Diego Costa named in Atletico Madrid squad to face Arsenal

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Read more National sport

Readers' Letters

Bargate, not flying St George flag on St George's Day, taken by letter writer Paul Wood

READER LETTER: Why didn't Southampton council recognise St George's Day?

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Police car on the street at night.

READER LETTER: I reported drug dealers to the police - why did they do nothing?

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READER LETTER: 'There's still time to get rid of Hughes'

READER LETTERS: 'Where have all the banks gone?'

READER LETTER: Ant's £86k drink driving fine wasn't enough

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Nostalgia

Hairdressing marathon at Gateway store Chandlers Ford

PHOTOS: Remember when a first class stamp cost 19p?

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Nick Holmes, Mark Wright, Frank Worthington.

LISTEN: 1984 Saints squad singing Oh When the Saints - with pictures

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Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral to star in new TV documentary

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National news

Running has been found to give a sense of achievement and self confidence (Paul Harding/PA)

Running brings happiness, study finds

Cambridge has topped an annual ranking of UK universities (David Cheskin/PA)

Cambridge takes top place in league table for eighth year running

Two fire tests, one (at right) where there is a void established as might exist with cladding, and one (at left) with a fire started at the bottom of an open faced column (ABI/PA)

Fire protection chiefs call for urgent safety tests review

A scene form the offending Go Compare ad (ASA/PA)

Child swallowed coins after watching GoCompare ad featuring cash-eating monster

Robots on a production line (Steve Parsons/PA)

How would you like to work as a robotic rights advocate?

UK ticket-holder scoops £121.3 million in EuroMillions win (National Lottery)

UK ticket-holder wins £121.3 million EuroMillions jackpot

A prosecutor is attacking Bill Cosby’s star defense witness. Prosecutor Stewart Ryan said in his closing argument Tuesday that Marguerite Jackson’s testimony was “fictional.” Jackson is a Temple University academic adviser who testified that Cosby

Cosby star witness testimony is fictional, say prosecutors

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