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Police boss candidate could face prosecution over alleged fraud

3:57pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

MICHAEL Mates, the Conservative candidate at the elections for Hampshire Police Commissioner last autumn, is facing the prospect of being prosecuted for electoral fraud.

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MP speaks out on ‘fracking dangers’

11:40am Monday 17th June 2013

FRACKING could be “disastrous” across much of Hampshire because of the county’s fragile water supply, a Hampshire MP has warned.

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MP calls for Gurkhas role in Reserves

11:43am Monday 17th June 2013

A HAMPSHIRE MP has called for the door to be opened for retired Gurkhas to join the Reserves.

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‘Suicidal’ to arm Syrian rebels’, says MP

11:27am Monday 17th June 2013

HAMPSHIRE MP Julian Lewis has said it would be “suicidal” for Britain to hand arms to Syrian rebels.

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Deal to save bus service

4:08pm Friday 14th June 2013

IT IS a vital form of transport for residents in Southampton, threatened with the axe in the latest shake-up of city bus services.

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Children's heart unit's future in balance once again

12:50pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

THE future of children's heart surgery in Southampton is in the balance once again, after the health secretary suspended the review in to reforms.

• Top heart expert "regret" over delay

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Teachers concerned about GCSE revamp

1:53pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

TEACHERS in Southampton say they are concerned that the proposed reform of GCSEs will disadvantage pupils.

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Lowest paid staff could have wages raised

5:00am Tuesday 11th June 2013

CIVIC chiefs in Eastleigh are considering upping the wages of their lowest paid employees as part of a nationwide anti-poverty campaign.

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Plans to turn down city street lights sparks safety fears

8:02am Monday 10th June 2013

Plans to dim Southampton's street lights to save the city money and boost its green credentials have sparked safety fears.

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