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  • Fancy taking a look at Brexit, Charlie Austin?

    Saints have joked that Charlie Austin should step in to solve the Brexit crisis. Following confirmation of VAR's introduction to next season's Premier League, five days after Austin's emotional post-match interview went viral, the official Southampton

  • Obafemi commits future to Ireland

    MICHAEL Obafemi has committed his international future to the Republic of Ireland. Obafemi was on the bench during their goalless draw with rivals Northern Ireland last noght. The 18-year-old could have played for England or Nigeria, but opted

  • Alex McCarthy makes England debut

    ALEX McCarthy came on to make his England bow at Wembley last night in their 3-0 win over the USA. Saints goalkeeper McCarthy replaced Everton’s Jordan Pickford at half time to get his first international cap. The 28-year-old received an England

  • Premier League to use VAR next season

    PREMIER League clubs have agreed in principle to introduce Video Assistant Referees from next season – five days after Charlie Austin’s rant went viral. The Southampton striker hit out at the lack of VAR in the Premier League after seeing his goal

  • Round-the-world driver embarks on new quest - to save lives

    A GROUP of Hampshire pensioners who completed a gruelling round-the-world drive have embarked on a new quest – to save lives. Les Carvall and his friends hit the road in 2013, crossing three continents, 12 time zones and 16 countries during an 18,668

  • £25k grant for school 3D printers

    STUDENTS at a New Forest school are enjoying the latest IT equipment thanks to a £25,000 award. The Arnewood School in New Milton now boasts two 3D printers, 26 new PCs and monitors installed with up-to-date software. The generous award from

  • Saints will pay Scudamore £250k

    SAINTS will pay outgoing Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore £250k as a leaving gift. The payment comes after Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck suggested all 20 top flight clubs cough up the money so that Scudamore can depart his role next

  • Man 'tried to hand himself in' before taking his own life

    A WINCHESTER man who was struggling to cope with his mental health outside of prison took his own life, an inquest heard. Paul Moth was found hanged in Staple Gardens at around 9am on July 15. Winchester Coroner’s Court heard the 36-year-old,

  • AFC Totton to host Saints U23s

    AFC TOTTON will host Saints U23s’ Hampshire FA Senior Cup third round tie against Fleet Town on Monday, December 3 (7.45pm). Admission at the Testwood Community Stadium will be £5 for adults, £3 for concessions and free for U13s. Saints' young

  • Austin escapes FA charge

    CHARLIE Austin has escaped being punished by The FA regarding the comments he made about referee Simon Hooper. Austin had a goal ruled out during the 1-1 draw with Watford last Saturday after Hooper deemed Maya Yoshida deflected the ball past goalkeeper

  • Eastleigh crowd favourite is doubtful for Barrow trek

    NEWLY-ENTHRONED boss Ben Strevens takes his first game in permanent charge of Eastleigh away at Barrow AFC on Saturday (3pm). But he may be forced to trek north without left wing-back Michael Green and striker Chris Zebroski as he bids to build

  • Double departure from Winchester City

    WINCHESTER City have announced a double departure ahead of Saturday's Evo-Stik Division One South test at home to league leaders Yate Town (3pm). Defender Connor Cocklin and wideman Reece Rusher have been released from the Simplyhealth City Ground

  • Krueger to attend Premier League meeting

    SAINTS chairman Ralph Krueger will attend a Premier League meeting today to discuss a wide range of topics. The introduction of VAR is likely to come up in conversation after a number of contentious refereeing decisions last weekend – including

  • Jaidi's young Saints given 'wake-up call'

    SAINTS under-23 manager Radhi Jaidi said last night’s 3-0 defeat to Southend was a ‘wake-up call’ for his youngsters. The loss resulted in their exit from the Checkatrade Trophy after failing to get out of a group that also contained Cambridge.

  • Old Town student living complex approved

    A NEW 188-bed student apartment complex, which a neighbour says will “degrade” Southampton’s Old Town area, has been given the go-ahead by city planners. Situated in the High Street, the site will feature a five to six-storey apartment block and

  • SCHOOL REPORT: Tanners Brook Primary School in Southampton

    A SOUTHAMPTON primary school which was once rated ‘inadequate’ has now been pronounced as ‘good’ by Ofsted. Rita Baker, the headteacher at Tanners Brook Primary School in Elmes Drive, said: “I’m very pleased with our recent Ofsted report.” The

  • Hampshire MP quits government over Brexit deal

    A HAMPSHIRE MP has quit her government post in protest at the Brexit deal agreed by the Cabinet. Suella Braverman, Tory MP for Fareham, has resigned as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Existing the European Union.

  • ALL-NEW 508 BRINGS SLEEK STYLE TO THE CAR MARKET

    Peugeot 508 Peugeot's classy medium range model sharpens up its act. Jonathan Crouch reports. Ten Second Review Big French cars used to be interesting. Distinctive. Now, they are again. Or at least this one is anyway, the second generation

  • YOUR FAMILYS PERFECT PARTNER?

    Peugeot Partner Tepee (2015 - 2018) By Jonathan Crouch Models Covered 5dr MPV (Petrol – 1.6 VTi, 1.2 PureTech 110hp / Diesel - 1.6 BlueHDi 75, 100,120hp) Introduction Families seeking space, versatility and low running costs from their

  • THE FOUR DOOR COUPE WITH STYLE

    Mercedes-Benz CLS THE CLS NOW WITH STRIKING NEW DETAILS The MK3 model Mercedes CLS is a four-door coupe that offers a more desirable alternative to that full-sized executive saloon you might have been considering. Jonathan Crouch takes a look

  • A series of delays at Southampton Airport

    ELEVEN flights were delayed due to fog last night. Southampton Airport faced a series of delays from 7pm last night after thick fog disrupted flight times. A number of flights were redirected to Birmingham and the weather caused serious delays

  • Kutis crowned the UK's top Indian restaurant

    A SOUTHAMPTON venue was named ‘Restaurant of the Year 2018’ in a contest to find the nation’s top Indian eatery. Kuti’s Brasserie, which recently reopened at the Royal Pier, Town Quay, received the top honour during the International Indian Chef

  • Serial shoplifter banned from Southampton shopping centre

    A PROLIFIC thief has been banned from entering Westquay after being caught stealing inside it again. Luke Henning stole more than £1,200 worth of goods on four separate occasions from John Lewis and Boots, bagging items such as Echo speakers and

  • Bolton’s Jordan Allen headline in Southampton on Friday

    THEY have been thrilling audiences in Canada this week and on Friday, Bolton’s rising indie stars Jordan Allen return to Southampton. Front man Jordan, lead guitarist Danny Quin, bassist Kieran Loughran and drummer Nathan Howard headline at Heartbreakers

  • PHOTOS: Southampton students put on a show for Remembrance

    PUPILS from a Southampton college have commemorated the centenary of the Armistice in their annual musical. Students from Regents Park Community College performed the dress rehearsal of their production of 'Oh What a Lovely War' to year six students

  • Hojbjerg ready to spoil Ranieri's welcome party

    PIERRE-EMILE Hojbjerg believes Fulham are a different proposition now they’ve appointed Claudio Ranieri. Saints travel to Craven Cottage for their first match after the international break on Saturday, 24 November. Fulham are currently rooted

  • Carbon monoxide alert in New Milton street

    A CARBON monoxide scare resulted in the emergency services being called to a Hampshire street. Firefighters went to a house in Raleigh Close, New Milton, yesterday following reports that a carbon monoxide alarm had gone off. A man complaining

  • Alan represents Red Cross at Whitehall

    A HAMPSHIRE British Red Cross volunteer formed part of the civilian contingent at the Armistice Day centenary parade in Whitehall. Alan Wyn Williams, pictured, from North Baddesley, was just one of eight Red Cross representatives to form part of

  • Lucy McHugh investigation: Man charged with murder and rape

    DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Southampton teenager Lucy McHugh have charged a man. Stephen-Alan Paul Nicholson, aged 24, of no fixed abode, has been charged with murder, rape of a child under 13 and two counts of sexual activity with a

  • New bigger trains unveiled by South Western Railway

    THE first in a fleet of refurbished trains have been introduced as part of a multi-million pound effort to create more seats on local services to London. South Western Railway is creating 32 extra standard class seats in the five-coach Class 444