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Bob Higgins, at the centre of accusations of historic child abuse at Southampton Football Club..

How police caught predatory paedophile Bob Higgins

Bob Higgins outside court

Ex-Saints coach Bob Higgins found guilty of 45 sex abuse charges

Pictured: Bob Higgins outside Winchester Crown Court this morning.....Former youth football coach Bob Higgins today appeared in court charged with over 60 child sex offences against 23 boys under the age of 17 - said to have happened over three decades.

Former Saints coach 'used kingmaker status to abuse teen players with impunity'

How police caught predatory paedophile Bob Higgins
Ex-Saints coach Bob Higgins found guilty of 45 sex abuse charges
Former Saints coach 'used kingmaker status to abuse teen players with impunity'

'Drug den' where man was seen outside with a machete is shut down by police

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Child approached by stranger on Southampton street

Man held after mountains of waste dumped in Hampshire

Delays on M27 after breakdown on M271 slip road

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Six tonnes of waste took three days to remove and cost taxpayers £4k

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Two arrested after drugs raid in New Milton

'Large group' of travellers set up camp in Southampton park

Rising sea levels and food shortages 'a threat for Southampton'

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Topshop to shut Hampshire store as 520 jobs go

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One of the best places to walk your dog is in Hampshire

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Stolen car is taken away after Co-op store is smashed up in attempted burglary

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Southampton school prepares to buy new security cameras to stop vandals

Hundreds of Southampton residents attend pro-Brexit rally

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Councillor elected both in Hampshire and Oxfordshire urged to “make a decision” over area to represent

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Using a mobile phone while shopping 'increases bills by 41%'

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"It is just tragic”: Young man, 22, died after mixing alcohol and medication

Drink-driver was caught behind the wheel while disqualified

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European elections 2019: what you need to know and who's standing in the South East

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IN THE COURTS: The people facing justice in Southampton

M27 will be closed next month to allow for a footbridge to be demolished

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A school with a woodland

Man is found guilty of stealing scrap metal from yard

A planning application to erect a first floor extension has been submitted in Southampton

Southampton hotel to host gin tasting event on World Gin Day

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Southampton motorists to experience delays due to roadworks in Shirley

Developer returns to street with new project after previous homes row

European Elections 2019: the parties and what they stand for

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Ten things to do this weekend

Planned strike action at Winchester University is suspended

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Latest New Forest planning applications

The brawl that resulted in death

Air ambulance and police called to "concern for welfare" in New Milton

Two days of roadworks ahead in Bitterne next month

Lane closure for two days during roadworks in Millbrook

Star singer drops in for session with students

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Travellers have parked up at Veracity Ground in Sholing

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Naked man claimed his clothes were infested with rats

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Man cut from car after crashing in Hampshire

Former high-ranking army officer jailed over live-streaming of child sex abuse

Thousands of jobs at risk at British Steel enters insolvency

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Hunt for man after car stolen from driveway

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Man killed in crash involving motorbike and car on the M27

Grandfather found in a pool of blood at the bottom of the stairs

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Woman is sexually assaulted outside restaurant late at night

Marks and Spencer to close over 100 stores and Simply Food outlets

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The pub proud of its ‘relaxing’ feel

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Police searching for 16-year-old girl missing without 'vital medication'

Stubbington bypass WILL go ahead, says Transport Secretary, after resident raised concerns

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Winchester soldier who lost legs taking on podcast with TV's Carol

Man stole clothing worth thousands from Debenhams and Hollister on the same day

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Man due in court after car hit two lamp posts and overturned

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Hampshire motorists could see delays in Netley Abbey due to roadworks

Worker stole £32,000 from the NHS 'to fund a lavish lifestyle'

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Meet the woman who agreed to have her life-saving cancer operation filmed

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How Exbury Gardens played a vital role in the run-up to D–Day

Your guide to Take That and Rod Stewart at St Mary's Stadium (including road closures)

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Knives, cash and mobile phones seized and 48 arrested in major drugs crackdown

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Hillier Nurseries scoops gold at Chelsea Flower Show

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Before Nigel Farage's milkshaking, Ed Miliband was egged in Southampton

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Updated

VIDEO: Ram raiders in DIGGER rip ATM from wall of Shell petrol station and Budgens

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'I've finally become a full-time firefighter after 33 YEARS of service!'

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Independence of the Seas to sail from Florida instead of Southampton

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Roadworks are set to start in Hedge End

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Southampton choir to take to the stage for Take That concert at St Mary's

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Roadworks set to begin in Hedge End to repair a fault

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Are you in our Saints fans pictures from 1999?

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"If I had had any inclination he was going to do this I would have done everything in my power to help"

Footy, Prince Edward, Canberra and more - do you remember these events in 1989?

"Dedicated" vice-chancellor to leave Solent University after five years in role

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Tesco Extra staff want you to join them for this weekend's Race for Life

Former 'Wheeler Dealers' mechanic meets fans at Beaulieu show

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'My son's speech disorder battle inspired new children's book'

Bikers group together to make disabled woman's dream come true

PHOTOS: Soldiers take of Triple Crown Challenge at Winchester camp

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See the recent planning applications submitted in the Eastleigh area

Three people have been rescued from a fire in Gosport

The free app helping you follow in the footsteps of the Mayflower pilgrims

Firefighters tackle blaze at a public toilet in Lymington

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Woman broke into pharmacy to steal tablets in 'suicide attempt'

Petrol station closed and door boarded up after incident

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Emergency crews rush to crash involving tractor on A31

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Man found guilty of shooting dog and dumping it in bush

Saints news

BIG INTERVIEW: Jaidi opens up about his relationship with Hasenhuttl

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WATCH: Redmond takes hilarious tumble

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GOSSIP: Saints make contact with Serie A goalkeeper

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COMMENT: A move for Lallana would be a surprise

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Hojbjerg's season isn't over yet

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Full house for England at St Mary's

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Sport

Hampshire secure big win at Newclose

Hants set Nottinghamshire 439 to win after epic stand

GOSSIP: Saints in the race for Liverpool loanee

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Romeu highlights a crucial summer

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Are you in our Saints fans pictures from 1999?

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Boufal only a "second option" for Celta Vigo

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GOSSIP: Hasenhuttl keen on £5m Austrian winger

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Hampshire on top at Newclose despite conceding historic century

Hampshire duo ruled out of One-Day Cup final by World Cup call-up

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BIG INTERVIEW: Wayne Bridge talks all things Saints

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Long's season gets better

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James Vince and Liam Dawson may miss final due to World Cup

Sky pundit backs Redmond to deliver for England

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Hampshire take on England's Stuart Broad at Newclose

LAWRIE: My former Saints apprentice deserves his manager-of-the-year award

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India Test star to make Hampshire debut at Newclose

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Vince makes 33 as England complete pre-World Cup whitewash

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National sport

Wenger will return to football ‘for sure’ but admits it may not be as a manager

Moore to talk to UEFA boss about ticket allocation

Dundee Utd and St Mirren play out goalless stalemate in play-off final first leg

Union Berlin draw with Stuttgart to boost bid for Bundesliga place

Norrie to face volatile Kyrgios in French Open first round

United to face Solskjaer’s hometown team as part of pre-season build-up

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Montenegro loses appeal against playing next home match behind closed doors

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Readers' Letters

READER LETTER: What is being done in Southampton to mark D-Day?

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READER LETTER: Move venues of European finals to save fans' cash and the planet

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READER LETTER: How can the fox killer who leaves corpses in my garden sleep at night?

READER LETTER: Line of Duty was too complicated to be enjoyable

READER LETTER: Donald Trump is just not my cup of tea

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Nostalgia

The brawl that resulted in death

How Exbury Gardens played a vital role in the run-up to D–Day

Are you in our Saints fans pictures from 1999?

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National news

What the papers say – May 24

Serial killer who took the lives of 10 women executed in Florida

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange charged in US

BP ploughs £1m into new exhibition spaces at art gallery

Classroom of children a day could fall into poverty, think tank warns

Finance Secretary to lead celebrations at Glasgow Caledonian University

Travel websites still using unfair tactics ahead of summer holidays – Which?

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