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TV comedy Birds of a Feather to return - on stage in Southampton

12:00pm Saturday 26th January 2013

TV favourite Birds of a Feather is set to make a return when the original cast appear in the stage version in Southampton.

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You can learn the ukelele too!

1:54pm Saturday 26th January 2013

THE UKULELE has shrugged off its oldtime, music-hall image and is back in fashion.

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Winterwatch descends into Madness

10:50am Tuesday 22nd January 2013

Wildlife expert Chris Packham has gone One Step Beyond other TV presenters – by sneaking more than 20 Madness song titles into BBC show Winterwatch.

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Nice and Relaxed

11:12am Thursday 17th January 2013

MORE than 1,000 disabled and autistic children and their families sang their hearts out as The Mayflower became the first major theatre to stage a relaxed performance just for them.

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02 date Crystal's set to have a ball

2:19pm Monday 14th January 2013

A SOUTHAMPTON teenager is a step closer to her dream of superstardom – after scooping a second chance to perform at London’s O2 Arena.

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Les Misérables c'est magnifique

12:06pm Friday 11th January 2013

As Les Misérables opens at cinemas this wee kend, LORELEI REDDIN looks at the emotionally-charged tale that many claim has a real Oscar-buzz about it

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Hampshire star says he will be exonerated over sex assault claims

11:38am Thursday 10th January 2013

Comic Jim Davidson has said he will be "completely exonerated" by a police investigation into allegations he sexually assaulted two women.

Young actress in BAFTA-nominated film

11:00am Thursday 10th January 2013

It is the highest honour that can be handed out in British cinema.

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Estranged wife of stuntman Eddie Kidd charged with assaulting him in Southampton

1:38pm Wednesday 9th January 2013

The estranged wife of paralysed former motorbike stunt rider Eddie Kidd today pleaded not guilty to assaulting him while in Southampton.

A Year to Remember

10:35am Monday 31st December 2012

FROM a visit from 007 to a host of West End shows and from a David v Goliath battle with Hollywood to festivals galore, it was all so terribly showbiz in Hampshire in 2012. LORELEI REDDIN rounds up the Olympic music, Jubilee |celebrations, Titanic commemorations and the rest of the year in entertainments

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It's Showtime!

10:49am Monday 10th December 2012

A FIRST taster event was held by a group hoping to bring about a return of the famous Girl Guide shows of the past in Southampton.

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Shopping in Harmony

12:03pm Thursday 6th December 2012

EXPECT harmonies aplenty in Southampton’s WestQuay this weekend – and next.

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I'll beat X Factor to No.1, says Packham

11:10am Tuesday 4th December 2012

HAMPSHIRE wildlife expert Chris Packham has announced that he will take on this year’s X Factor winner in the battle to reach the coveted Christmas No.1 spot.

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More big names for festival

8:12am Monday 3rd December 2012

BLONDIE, Happy Mondays, Paloma Faith and The Script are among the latest acts confirmed for next year’s Isle of Wight Festival.

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Scene South TV is back for its third series

11:22am Monday 3rd December 2012

WITH a revamped set and new presenters, Scene South TV brings the best of what’s on televeision to the south coast.

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BBC presenter apologises for insulting Saints fans on TV

10:07am Thursday 29th November 2012

A BBC presenter has apologised for unjustifiably “humiliating” two Saints fans on live TV by joking that they looked overweight.

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Hollywood star helps baby unit at hospital

5:35pm Monday 26th November 2012

A MUM who is raising money for Southampton's neo natal unit that treated her baby son has been boosted by a huge cash donation – from Hollywood star Brad Pitt.

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Stone Roses to headline festival

8:03am Monday 26th November 2012

THE Stone Roses have been confirmed as the first headline act for next year's Isle of Wight Festival.

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Star excited about parenthood

3:55pm Monday 19th November 2012

HAMPSHIRE TV star Amanda Holden says fellow Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams is nervous but excited about becoming a father for the first time.

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Winter bill ranges from jazz to Gazza

11:29am Monday 19th November 2012

JAZZ, rock and sporting legends will be playing a major role as Eastleigh’s Concorde Club unveils its fixtures for the winter season.

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TOWIE stars to open boutique in Southampton

11:31am Thursday 15th November 2012

TWO of the biggest stars of reality TV show The Only Way Is Essex are heading for Hampshire to open a 'pop-up' store.

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Artworks light up the long dark nights at gallery

11:17am Monday 12th November 2012

LIGHTEN up, a new exhibition at Southampton Solent University’s Showcase gallery, looks set to provide the perfect antidote to shorter days and darker evenings this November.

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Fighting dogs, theft and avoiding tax - artist Jochem Hendricks brings his controversial work to Southampton

10:39am Monday 5th November 2012

He is one of the most controversial artists in the world – and on Tuesday an exhibition of his work opens in the city. Jochem Hendricks has worked with amputated body parts, dead animals and even stolen for his art. So what makes him tick? Sally Churchward finds out

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Thriller for Shoppers

11:32am Thursday 1st November 2012

EVENTS took a spooky turn when Jade Millington’s dance power troupe performed the famous routine from Michael Jackson’s Thriller at Southampton’s WestQuay for Hallowe’en.

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Who will win the bake off? The south's top chefs give their verdict

7:13am Tuesday 16th October 2012

IT is the cookery programme that has captured the imagination of the nation – and it all comes to fruition tonight.

• I cry every week when someone is eliminated

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Moore Than Just Bond

11:00am Saturday 6th October 2012

He will always be known as screen icon 007, but, as the ever charming Sir Roger Moore tells LORELEI REDDIN, there is a whole lot more to his life

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Chris is set to delight viewers with Winterwatch

10:36am Wednesday 3rd October 2012

HAMPSHIRE wildlife expert Chris Packham, pictured, will be keeping a close eye on Mother Nature this winter.

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Music festival promises to be So: good

11:06am Saturday 29th September 2012

AN impressive array of the city’s best musical offerings will be performed in Guildhall Square today during the first ever So: Fest.

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Stand by for Music in the City

10:57am Saturday 29th September 2012

ELEVEN unusual venues across Southampton will play host to some of the city’s top musicians next week during Music in the City.

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Welcome to Popworld!

10:23am Tuesday 25th September 2012

A CELEBRATORY VIP party, including a guest appearance from Scott and Abs – members of the best-selling boyband 5ive, will mark the launch of Southampton ’s latest nightspot on Friday.

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Madonna's had her day, says Southampton DJ

11:09am Monday 24th September 2012

Hampshire-born Radio One DJ Scott Mills says pop Queen Madonna may have had her day.

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JLS to open new venue in Southampton

3:52pm Friday 21st September 2012

ONE of the UK’s biggest acts will be in Southampton tomorrow night for the launch of the city’s newest venue.

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French court grants injunction over topless images of Kate Middleton

11:32am Tuesday 18th September 2012

A French court has banned the country's Closer magazine from any further publication of topless photographs of the Duchess of Cambridge and ordered it to hand over all the pictures.

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Campaign launched for Gay Pride festival in Southampton

1:00pm Sunday 16th September 2012

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to bring a Gay Pride festival to Southampton .

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Is This All Strictly Fair

2:10pm Friday 14th September 2012

YOU know it’s terrifyingly close to the C word when those pesky reality TV shows are back battling for the viewer share.

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Radio birthday celebrations

4:06pm Thursday 13th September 2012

A COMMUNITY radio station in the heart of Southampton is celebrating a year of being on air.

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Strictly Come Dancing line-up revealed

7:30pm Monday 10th September 2012

A HAMPSHIRE TV star is among the 14 stars who will grace the dancefloor for this year's Strictly Come Dancing .

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Exciting Discoveries

11:02am Tuesday 28th August 2012

Music, laughter, crafts and workshops are on the cards at Winchester venue

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Star behind bid for Southampton TV

4:10am Tuesday 21st August 2012

FORMER That’s Life presenter Esther Rantzen could return to TV screens in Hampshire as it emerged she is part of a consortium bidding for a new local television station.

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It's Chico Time for newlyweds

12:38pm Tuesday 21st August 2012

IT’S not every couple who can boast they had an X-Factor finalist sing at their wedding.

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Listener petition to save the Day show

9:15am Monday 20th August 2012

OUTRAGED music fans across the south have launched a campaign to prevent popular Radio Solent presenter Roger Day being taken off the air.

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Coach's 30ft plunge forces band to cancel gig

4:30pm Wednesday 15th August 2012

A HEAVY metal band have been forced to cancel a gig tonight at a Southampton live music venue after their tour bus plunged 30 ft off a viaduct.

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Talented seadog Pudsey travels in style

4:48pm Tuesday 14th August 2012

THE port of Southampton has seen many an old seadog on the dockside over the decades, but none have been quite like Pudsey, the winner of television’s talent show, Britain’s Got Talent.

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