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HAMSTERS FOUND IN DUSTBIN
By CAROLINE NELSON THREE hamsters are recovering in an animal shelter after being found dumped in a dustbin in Millbrook, Southampton. The three hamsters, one male and two females, were found by three council workers who were on duty emptying the bins. The hamsters were taken to the RSPCA Solent branch in Shirley, before being transferred immediately to The Stubbington Ark Animal Rescue Shelter in Fareham. The volunteers, after examination, were shocked to discover that one of the female hamsters was pregnant. Vanessa Eden, Head of Fundraising at RSPCA, Solent Branch said: “They were hungry when they arrived but they were fed and two of them are doing really well. “The female hamster cannot be re-homed until she has given birth.” The RSPCA are carrying out an investigation into this incident, as this is the second time this month that rodents have been found abandoned in the same bin. The Stubbington Ark Animal Rescue Shelter works in conjunction with The RSPCA in Shirley, Southampton, to care for, protect and rehome thousands of animals each year.
STUDENT FIREWORK ATTACK By ELEANOR STENNETT A SOUTHAMPTON Solent student was admitted to hospital after a firework was thrown in his face on Saturday evening outside Deanery student residence. A young Southampton Solent student was taken to hospital on Saturday night after a firework was thrown at him and then exploded in his face, he suffered burns on his face and was described as Unrecognisable by a paramedic on the scene. Dann Berry and Libby Ashman 19-year-old students at Southampton University were also viciously attacked with the fireworks they went outside after hearing loud noises and screams outside their flat. ‘We heard explosions and screaming at around 11:30pm, so we went outside to have a look - The next thing a firework was thrown at us,’ exclaimed Dann ‘It flew across the road and skimmed across Libby’s torso and then across my neck and face before exploding behind us.’ ‘We ran back to reception, and the paramedics were called’ continued Libby ‘I was physically shaking and Dann was beginning to slip in and out of consciousness.’ Paramedics at the scene stated: ‘It’s lucky more people weren’t seriously hurt.’ Emily Whitwam who also lives inside the deanery accommodation said: ‘It was so scary everything happened so fast, we were stood there and it blew up not far away from where we were stood.’ Police were later called to the event and on lookers claimed to have seen a car that was parked outside the accommodation drive off just after the incident occurred. There haven’t been any leads yet and the investigation is still on-going. This is one of a number of incidents throughout the city, with a similar attack happening outside Junk nightclub last Thursday.
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VICIOUS ATTACK AT CITY CLUB
By HANNAH CARROLL A SHIRLEY man was left with a fractured skull after being attacked in the toilet of Oceana nightclub on Tuesday night, the second assault in a month at the West Quay road nightclub. Submarine engineer Steven McGrattan, 21, of Millbrooke Road East was brutally attacked and blacked out on a night out with friends. Steven said: “I woke up in hospital and was told I had a fractured skull. I can’t remember a thing. “I can’t open my eyes now due to the swelling. I’m scared this is going to ruin my career. I’m a submarine engineer and if this fracture is really bad I won’t be able to go underwater ever again. I just want to be okay.”
Steven was taken to Southampton general hospital and treated for his injuries. He has to wait until next Tuesday to find out the extent of the damage. This follows an earlier attack in October when 20-year-old Jordon Musgrove was attacked by a drunken clubber while waiting to use the cash machine. The attacker who had already been asked to leave the nightclub was in the custody of Oceana security staff and then brutally attacked Jordon resulting in a broken jaw. Jordon was also taken at Southampton General Hospital where he received treatment. He now has four metal plates in his jaw after being in surgery for six and a half hours.
Resulting in an arrest by police who were already stationed outside Oceana at the time of the incident. Mother Clare Musgrove said: “Jordon was and still is in a lot of pain. It was a mindless attack due to too much to drink. “Jordon is not as sociable anymore. He is not himself anymore. The attack was out of the blue.” If any one has information about the Steven McGrattan case that happened in the men’s toilets of Oceana nightclub in the early hours of the morning please contact Southampton Police. When we contacted Oceana they were unavailable to comment.
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SAINTS MEMORIAL RESIDENTS IN FEAR FOR TRAGIC SOLDIER AFTER STREET ASSAULT By SHANISE BONNER MEMBERS of the public in Shirley have expressed fears over their safety after a couple were attacked earlier this month. A 47-year-old and 51-year-old couple were assaulted by a group of youths on Vine Road Shirley, Southampton. The couple were both left with heavy bruising, but were treated shortly after in Southampton General Hospital. Police have continued to carry out the investigation but no one has yet been arrested. Linda Hutchings, 45, of Shirley said: “Why should we as individuals have our guard up when just walking down the street?” Although many people from Shirley have been left affected in different ways, the elderly feel more vulnerable and the younger feel more targeted.
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“If youths are willing to assault older people, what would stop them harming us?” says teenager Abby Smith, 17, of Shirley. Do crimes like these make people feel intimidated by youths as a whole? Fourty-year-old Sandra Bailey answered: “Seeing youths dressed in hoodies makes you react differently to seeing youths in no hoodies, which is where stereotypes fall into place.” Teenage crime is committed for all different reasons: lifestyle, lack of experience, role models and peer pressure. Statistics, however, show that Southampton is currently safer than it has ever been before, with a dramatic decrease in crime. Lucy Williams, 25, of Southampton says: “If all crime stopped, we could come together as a community and live in a happier place.”
Mitchell Wickenden By PAULINA KRAWCZYK TRAGEDY has struck upon the family and friends of 25-year-old Solider Mitchell Wickenden, after his body was found last week at his home in Witts Hill, Midanbury. A family friend, Ashley was available for comment and described Mitchell as: “Always cheerful and someone who always had a smile on their face.” The funeral was held on 23rd October, at 4.15pm at the Bassett Green Road crematorium, with a wake at the Saints Pub in Kendall Avenue, Millbrook. Friends of the former Hampshire
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soldier paid their respects by wearing Southampton football shirts to the funeral. He was said to have been a big fan of football, and would have appreciated the gesture. The ex-soldier grew up in Springford Gardens. He was just 18 when he got sent to Iraq. All of his family are still proud of him, and are unable to: “Come to terms with the terrible loss,” as his mother Marie explained. His sister Sadie was very close to her brother, and misses him dearly. Police are not looking for others in connection with Mitchell’s death.
By SAMANTHA LEIMANIS SCARED homeowners in Woolston fear for their health following a fire at Willment’s Shipyard. Nearby residents on Hazel Road have serious health concerns regarding the fumes, following the blaze at a waste disposal site. The disposal unit deals with demolition waste, which may include plastics, hazardous waste and even asbestos. The blaze started on September 28 and fire fighters have failed to quench it since. The waste management site at Willment’s Shipyard, on Hazel Road industrial estate has local residents worried. They are concerned that their health will be affected by inhaling the fumes. However, it’s still unsure who is accountable for managing the inferno, and whether the vapours are harmful.
The concerns are growing, as the council have received complaints of poor health, from those in the community. One occupant of Hazel Road, a 40-year-old mother of two, said: “If they had to stop waste going into the water because it’s unsafe, surely it’s not safe to breathe in either? “I’m just worried about my kids. I don’t want them playing outside when it’s like this.” Despite being listed under Stayton Waste Management’s website, a spokeswoman for the company denied all responsibility for the fire saying: “It has nothing to do with us.” Locals speculated that the property is in fact deserted currently after Stayton was allegedly evicted from the grounds.
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‘We’re Not Sleazy’ By LAUREN JO COLLINS THE ‘sex hotel’ owner of Club Kiss, Woolston, pleads to the local residents of Southampton to be less prejudiced over the opening of his new controversial venue. Martin Millar, a 37-year-old businessman, has received many negative comments from the community who have been signing petitions hoping to close his business down. Mr Millar, however, believes it has a positive effect on the ‘dying’ ward of Woolston. The hotel has been planned and opened correctly, and meets the standard set by law yet despite
the correct actions by Mr Millar, there is still an opposition from the local residents: “I sent 80 letters to residences inviting them in to look around, and said I would answer any questions. Not one turned up. “People are so prudish; it’s never gonna hurt anyone out there, but they can’t realise what it’s like because they won’t see for themselves. We come across as a swingers club, but we’re a hotel. It’s an alternative lifestyle hotel. I guess it will add a certain something to the area, I think we might make its heartbeat go a bit faster that’s for sure.” Despite the recent uproar, regular
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couples still attend events and members of the public support him. Sam Harrison, 43-year-old mother living in St Annes Road said: “I don’t care what people do with their sex lives. I wish it was a little less under my nose, with possibly a back car park and entrance so it is more private. “I don’t think it’s seedy. People can do whatever they want to do.” Councilors have admitted that their attempt to close it down could well go into the next year, and Club Kiss can legally run until later discussion. Mr Millar’s revenue and business
will be well established by then: “In terms of business opportunities I reckon the local restaurants and pubs might get a bit of custom from our guests before they arrive here. The chippy at the end of the road especially, and that’s just from us,” he said. Mr Millar seems to have found a gap in the market. However, like the majority of those criticising his choice of hotel, he is not a swinger and doesn’t live the lifestyle: “I have tranny nights too, and I don’t dress up as a bird either.”
STUDENT INITIATIONS RISK LIFE By ANDRIANA ANASTASIADES Due to peer pressure of drinking, a male student had to be rushed to the A&E in Shirley, Southampton. Dale Hurst, 19-years-old, was at a gathering in Polygon Halls, Shirley, just before he got taken away to Southampton General Hospital. Another male student had made a
£60 bet with Dale that he wouldn’t be able to drink a 70 centilitre bottle of Chekhov vodka in one night. Dale said: “I took the matter slightly too seriously and proceeded to drink around 68cl in about 45 minutes. This is what I’ve been told I don’t actually remember.” Dale had been press-ganged into
an ambulance and rushed to the A&E. He was put on a saline drip, as he had exhausted himself of all fluids. He said, “By this time I was not fully conscious. I remember hearing people asking me questions and giving me instructions. I don’t remember seeing anyone.”
Researchers have announced that over 2 million people get rushed to the A&E due to alcohol related situations. Despite his severe condition, Dale is now fully recovered after having to spend two days in hospital.
By SUZIE KIDGER A BAND fronted by Southampton singer Joe Newman picked up the coveted Mercury Music Prize last Thursday and became the latest in a list of famous alumni from Bassett’s college, Cantell. The prestigious prize and cheque for £20,000 was awarded to the quartet last Thursday. Previous winners of the award include Pulp, PJ Harvey, Ms Dynamite, Dizzee Rascal and Elbow, adding Alt-J to a strong list of famous names. The band met at Leeds University in 2007, recently shooting to success with their album ‘An Awesome Wave’, beating fellow contenders such as Plan B, The Maccabees and Jessie Ware. The Southampton College specialising in Maths and Computing has been the surprising launch pad for a variety of promising musicians, including recent the Mercury Prize winners themselves, Alt-J. Joe Newman, singer-songwriter from Alt-J said: “I had a lovely time at Cantell. The school let me develop into the person that I wanted to be. My teachers were encouraging, open minded and thoughtful. Without being educated in a socially, ethnically, religiously diverse environment like Cantell, which encouraged people to be individuals, I might not have had the self-belief to pursue the hobby into a profession.” Ex students have included Will Champion, the drummer from Coldplay, who were also nominated in 2005, as well as Jack Wyllie and Milo Fitzpatrick from Portico Quartet. Ms Yolanda Bull, leader of Art at Cantell said: “Although the boys attended Cantell at different times they all possessed a diverse and eclectic quality that was evident in their personalities and in their work; that quality is something that I think also epitomizes Cantell at its very best.” Ex Cantell student and education consultant in Southampton, Michael Anthony granted permission for the use of these quotes. With more to come from Cantell, headteacher Ms Ruth Evans said: “We are ambitious for all the young people in our care and trust that many will find their place in our wall of fame!”
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UPROAR OVER SAINSBURY’S NEW OPENING TIMES Over £1.7 million has been raised
OXJAM FESTIVAL IS A HIT WITH SOUTHAMPTON By KATHERINE BURCHELL THE Shooting Star Pub in Bevois Valley, played host to three emerging bands last night, one of which has been nominated for an MTV award. Oxjam is a month-long music festival for Oxfam which started in 2006. Since then almost 45,000 musicians have played at around 3,500 Oxjam events nationwide. Many bands played at the event including Pale Seas, Mothbites and Silver Spirits. Pale Seas, a Southampton born four piece, were very popular amongst the younger generation in Southampton and were the main reason the event was such a success. Darrell Swainston, 27, from Southampton, said: “my friend advertised the gig and I’m most looking forward to seeing Pale Seas because I haven’t seen them before.” Heidi Nolan, 31, Support Worker from Southampton was helping out on the night with fundraising. She said: “My main reason for attending the night is to support the pub and the music.” She went on to say: “Events like this within the community really help with Oxfam’s fundraising as it gets young people involved through music.” So far Oxjam have raised over £1.7million for Oxfam and hoping to raise more.
Portswood Road’s Sainsbury’s Store By ELOISE BAVIN SAINSBURYS on Portswood Road has caused uproar as local shops are being forced to up their game or risk closure. Sainsburys have been allowed to increase opening times by three hours and are now even greater competition to the likes of Waitrose, Co-op, Premier and other local stores on the same road.
Some members of the public disagree with the new opening hours, which are now from 7am – 11pm. Sarah Foyer, 43, from Portswood said: “Sainsburys gets busy and takes all the business away from the all the other shops and is just an eyesore.” Having over 300 car parking spaces, Sainsburys already attracts a vast amount of people to the store but Waitrose is already “feeling the
competition” said Rachel Smith, 34, a Waitrose employee who has noticed the drop in customers. Smaller local stores rely on returning customers to stay afloat and shops such as Gannoways have already been forced to close since Sainsburys opened in March earlier this year. Richard Davis, 46, from Portswood said: “I think it is a real shame that
local shops are being threatened by these bigger commercial stores, it is just a way for bigger brand name shops to take control of yet another town.” Sainsburys employee, Pauline Smith strongly disagrees, saying: “The new hours will be helpful for the public and provide more time to do their shopping after work”.
JOBS AXE AT SHOE ZONE By HOLLY GREENE PORTSWOOD’S only shoe shop is closing down due to overhead prices being too expensive leaving four workers unemployed. With 150 Shoe Zone shops being forced to shut down in the south area, Portswood is facing the cut. Shoe Zone sales assistant, 50-yearold Tracey Jefford said: “I have been in work my whole life, from leaving school it’s really going to affect me losing my job here.” Since the recent shut down of shoe shops such as ‘Stead and Simpson’ and most recently ‘Peacocks’,
residents of Portswood fear their high street is becoming less appealing. “I’m very sad that Shoe Zone is closing down, it’s been here a long time and I have always shopped there.” Said unemployed 31-year-old Tessa Mosedale. Pensioner Sarah Hooley from St Denys said: “As a pensioner, I can’t get about easily, I usually get my shoes from Shoe Zone,” She added: “I struggle to afford anything else.” Father of two, 40-year-old Howard Kershaw said: “It’s our only shoe shop, when the kids need new shoes for school, it’s the first place I think off.” He added: “It will be missed.”
Shop owner, Peter Cooper 30 said: “Southampton city is a great place to shop now, locals that live here, which are mainly students, shop there instead.”
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CROWDS TURN OUT IN RAIN FOR CHARITY RUN SOUTHAMPTON FUN RUN BETH ANDERSON, MELISSA ALLEN SOUTHAMPTON Common was filled with people of all ages on October 20th as 350 people gathered in Shirley to take part in a 5km charity race raising money for a range of charities. Runners braved the mud and cold to raise thousands in the first Big Fun Run the city has hosted. The crowd was littered with t-shirts supporting numerous charities, one of which was Epilepsy Research UK, the only national charity dedicated to just Epilepsy research. Many other charities were sponsored, including MacMillan Cancer Support and SADS, a charity supporting families of those who suffer Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome. Some participants chose to wear costumes in an attempt to raise more money, with one male runner wearing an Amy Winehouse wig and women’s clothing. Another runner was dressed as Zippy from the 70’s children’s television show Rainbow. Prior to the races start, GB high jumper Robert Mitchell led the 350 member crowd in a 20-minute
warm up to get the runners ready. “The crowd were brilliant,” Mitchell explained. “I’m proud of everyone who took part.” One runner, Rebecca Simons, 24, has already raised a whopping £435 for her chosen charity Rainbow Trust who offers help and support to terminally ill children. “I wanted to support a smaller charity that make a big difference,” she explained. It was not only experienced runners who took part in the race. Younger participants were also included, with 4th place being taken by 12-year-old James Cook from Shirley. So far James has raised £196 for the Cancer Research UK with sponsors still donating. Running in memory of his grandfather, James said: “I was 10 when he died of lung cancer and I wanted to raise money to help charities supporting cancer.” With a mixture of ages and charities involved, the participants completed the race and received a finishing pack including a medal for taking part. The next race is set to take place in Ipswich before finishing in Brighton until its return in 2013.
STUDENT CHEATS DEATH AFTER MISDIAGNOSIS By TAYLOR REID A SOUTHAMPTON Solent University student has told how he cheated death after being left with undiagnosed appendicitis for six days. Mesha Moinirad, 22, was rushed into theatre in the city’s General Hospital after scan results showed his appendix had burst two days earlier. The infection had spread and staff at the hospital had to extract and wash his organs daily; after the life-saving operation he remained unconscious in the intensive care unit for five days. The Sports Coaching and Development student was initially diagnosed with gastroenteritis, inflammation of the stomach and small intestine by a local doctor. His flatmates were advised to stay away from him for fear of catching the infectious illness. Mr.Moinrad, from Weymouth, stayed isolated in his room in agony. “My housemates could have found me dead 24 hours later. Don’t really want to think about that,” said Mr.Moinirad whilst recovering in a post-intensive care ward. “It’s such a simple thing for a doctor to notice.” Mr Moinirad’s father, Sasha Moinirad arrived at the student’s house in Bedford Place and took his
son to Southampton General. The emergency doctor who treated the student claimed that his fitness alone, due-to his studies, saved him from dying before arrival. The expected six-month recovery time means the student has had to postpone his third-year studies for one year to prepare for the extensive recovery period. Mr.Moinirad explained that after seeing his course tutor he felt more relaxed about the wait. “Thinking logically I have a lot more time to recover,” He said, “ I am just too far behind now and it would be too stressful for me to try and carry on this year. I feel more motivated about finishing my course with a good grade now.” Doctors are currently observing how the student’s body functions independently and are discussing when will be the best time to move him closer to home. His friends are adapting to the change. “It’s messed up, I mean, he almost died,” said 22-year-old Douglas Sianga, a former housemate and friend. Danny Walcott, 20, a current housemate of Mr.Moinirad claimed the mistake was ‘disgusting’ and that it should never have happened.
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THE EVOLUTION OF MAN
By ANDRIANA ANASTASIADES WITH sold out arena tours, number one chart hits and a huge fan base on Twitter, Example has now added to his previous incredible three albums with upcoming album Evolution Of Man. With catchy hit singles such as ‘Say Nothing’ and ‘Close Enemies.’ On the album, 12 great tracks are produced by DJs such as: Benga, Zane Lowe, Dirty South, Alesso and Tommy Trash. There will also be a deluxe version of the album which will include 15 tracks. You can hear a short preview of his album on Youtube, which also includes the track list. The album is being released on 19th November.
HOUSE OF GOLD & BONES
By TOM MORRANT ‘HOUSE OF GOLD & BONES PART I’ is the first of two parts of Stone Sours ambitious concept album. It is also the first outing for the band since 2010’s Audio Secrecy. The album starts off well with ‘Gone Sovereign’ introducing a heavy sound. Not Slipknot heavy, like lead singer Corey Taylor and lead guitarist Jim Roots’ other band, but heavy none the less. There are some tracks that are slightly more radio friendly such as ‘Taciturn’ and ‘The Travellers’ parts one and two, but these help contribute to the overall feel of the album. The overall sound shows how Stone Sour have made a step up as musicians.
LITTLE GIRL LEFT BEHIND
By CLAIRE ELLISON DECEASED BBC star Jimmy Savile made headlines earlier this year, when the truth about his shady past came to light. At the same time, publishers Simon & Schuster launched a new title on to the non-fiction market which leaves no doubt about how horrific and evil paedophiles really are. I don’t usually read these types of books, because I know how upset I would be by them. But the catchy title of Sheena Harrison’s true life story, Little Girl Left Behind, drew me in. I wanted to know her story. Now I wish I didn’t. Told to Linda Watson-Brown, Sheena tells, with heart wrenching honesty, how she was abandoned at the age of 4 by her mother, and how her vile grandmother allowed members of her dysfunctional family to abuse her in the worst way imaginable. Little Girl Left Behind made me question why, and how this could ever be allowed to happen to any child? It made me angry, and I cried for hours throughout Sheena’s story. But it also tells a story of a survivor who overcame the horror of her childhood, to become the strong and warm hearted woman she is today. Little Girl Left Behind is a story which will stay with me forever.
SOUTHAMPTON SHAKES T By NAOMI RIGLEY SHINEDOWN took Southampton by storm, launching their first UK gig of the Amaryllis European Tour at the Guildhall. With an outstanding 14-track set list, the US band captivated fans from the very beginning, opening with
the grungy, fist pumping ‘Sound of Madness’ from their 2008 album. A grand total of six songs were devoted entirely to Amaryllis, released earlier this year, including ‘Enemies’ and the almighty ‘Bully’. However, this did not mean that they would alienate their fans and so they
revisited their first album, ‘Leave A Whisper’ with ‘45’ (2004). Throughout the night, vocalist Brent Smith, interacted with his audience and made an emotional connection with them, bringing tears to many eyes around the room when he gave a heart-warming
Home for Peculiar Children West Quay By CHARLOTTE STEWART WITH the inventions such as the Kindle, it seems nearly everyone is trying their hand at becoming the ‘next big thing’ in the literature world. As a consequence, finding original and captivating stories is becoming increasingly difficult. Ransom Riggs, author of ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ however, has managed to break free and produce something of a rarity these days: uniqueness – something which has proved popular with the New York Times best seller. It utilises believably ‘vintage’ photographs to draw you all the more into main character, 16-year-old Jacob Portman’s adventure across continents and time. The idea of these ‘peculiar’ children, each of whom have a different ability, hidden away from the real world draws striking comparisons to the ‘X-Men’ series,
but the similarities end there. Jacob follows his grandfathers dying words to the orphanage he found a safe haven from the ‘monsters’ of his childhood. Finding a wreck of a house isolated on a tiny island off of Wales, he loses all hope of finding ‘The Bird in the loop’ as requested by his grandfather until a series of peculiar events leads him right to her. This is one of those books you can’t bear to put down, with each turn of a page taking you down some unseen route, never becoming complacent in itself. It comes as no surprise then, that a sequel has already been announced for release early next year.
By ANNABELLE ROBERTS THIS October half term brought events, entertainment and activities for all ages to Southampton’s West Quay shopping centre to fundraise for local charities. Charities involved include the Saints Foundation, the Rose Road children’s appeal, BBC Children In Need and the Red & White appeal in association with Southampton General Hospital.. David Perry presenter of Breeze Radio FM introduced the performances from Monday to Wednesday. These performances included the Saints Tots and Saints Disability showcases, Kickz project dance performance, Jade Millington dancers and other dance schools. Other activities and performances that happened throughout the week were face painting, Solent Ravens Cheerleading performance, mural painting, games and competitions.
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Assassins Creed 3 By JAMES DAVIE FROZEN peaks, drenched city streets lined with dense market vendors and green pastures with a Native American twist. Assassins Creed 3 offers a scale of variety not yet seen from the franchise, and a personality that is now blooming from its once dormant self. Scaling the buildings as the new protagonist, Connor feels more fluid and simple than anything achieved in the franchise before. The new sea based skirmishes, which have you canon-balling the
opposition into oblivion triggers the realisation that Assassins Creed 3 is a worthy sequel. The impressive range of kill animations for each weapons are welcome additions, adding an exponential layer of satisfaction to the gameplay. Overall, Assassins Creed 3 is a great sequel with much needed improvements and retains the familiarity of the renowned parkour gameplay from series’ past. The glitches and boring protagonist are the only drawbacks in an otherwise monolithic game.
James Bond Skyfall
By LEWIS TURNER IF you’re expecting the classic cliché one liners in this film, then you will be sadly mistaken. With stars Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, and Javier Bardem the 143 minute long new Bond film ‘Skyfall’ directed by Sam Mendes is one of the best James Bond movies yet. The film does not possess the usual high tech fancy gadgets or any invisible cars, as a new style of gritty and a not so perfect Bond is unveiled. With long action scenes and puzzling chases this film relates a lot to the style of The Bourne Series. A downside to the film would be that Bond and Javier Bardems character ‘Silva’ escape from their capturers far too easily making the plot seem a little unrealistic. ‘Skyfall’ is a must see.
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TO SHINEDOWN introduction to ballad, ‘I’ll Follow You’. In his speech, he highlighted the key concepts behind the song and explained, “it’s about your best friend who can do nothing wrong in your eyes; the one who you will stand by.” After a phenomenal set list,
Shinedown ignited the stage with “Devour” as part of their encore, which empowered stomping, moshing and fist pumping from the crowd. Exit Ten and Redlight King performed energising supporting sets.
By BETH MARLER THE latest addition to JLS’s impressive portfolio is being released on November 5. The Album ‘Evolution’ is set to branch out, creating a new sound for eager JLS fans. Not only have the X Factor finalists had a busy year putting together a new album. ‘Evolution’ is a breathe of fresh air from their usual predictable sound. This could be down to the variety of legendary producers involved who have worked with the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna and Chris Brown. There is no doubt the title is suitable for what JLS are trying to do. There is definitely a process of change filtering through their music. I bet Simon Cowell is now kicking himself after label Syco choose to turn down the group.
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The Hobbit Pub Review Turtle Bay Restaurant By GRACE ROOME WHAT a strangely weird but wonderfully attractive pub The Hobbit is. Located on Bevois Valley Road, it’s designed for student nights, whilst closely in keeping to The Lord of The Rings theme, which students do not seem to be disappointed with. The pub has a variety of specifically named drinks based on Lord of The Rings characters, an interesting and quirky touch. The Hobbit is a friendly, welcoming venue, set over two levels. It has a large outdoor area, which students will find welcoming during the summer time. The cocktails are exciting and are apparently worth a trip just to try them out and read the witty names of the very adventurous concoctions. They do follow a Lord of The Rings theme, such as Gandalf, Frodo, Aragorn and many more!
By DALE HURST THIS little Caribbean restaurant first became known to some who came to live in Southampton, through one of my closest friends. She had the good nature say how good the food was and indeed how strong the cocktails were. The establishment, emblazoned from the inside with images of Jamaica’s finest Bob Marley, sits opposite one of the university buildings, divided by a large concrete square. With the prices on their menu, not to mention the use of typicallyWest Indian vocabulary, some locals decide to play it safe with Turtle Bay, and opted for what is known as a “Pulled Chicken Burger”. Burgers - especially chicken burgers - are not the sort of calibre of cuisine I typically go for at all. Nevertheless, one finds thankfully the chicken is not breaded or deep
By JAMES DAVIE THROWN out into the ghoulish world of videogame releases, 007 Legends checks in at an important time for Bond. With Skyfall garnering rapturous applause from critics, it’s critical that the game holds up its end of the deal. But as that infamous line in Goldfinger states “no James, I expect you to die” nothing can be further from the truth here. Developers Eurocom have worked on Bond videogames since the golden N64 days, so expectations were considerably slapped in the face when the game turned up and vomited it’s digitised bile into the PS3 system. Detailing the narrative in 007 Legends is like reading from a spreadsheet. To put it shortly, the story is a convoluted mess, and the gameplay is nothing short of a Call of Duty wannabe no matter how much you want to ignore that sentiment towards it. Basically it’s a rushed cash grab and run, not worthy of anything more than the ire of Bond fans.
fried (probably what entitles it to be “pulled”), but swamped in the Caribbean slaw, consisting of carrots, red onions, red cabbage and mayonnaise. As much as the chicken was really moist and well-tasting, and even the slaw did not fail to impress, some fail to pick it up to eat. It might be due to the softness of the bread or the fact that the chicken was so moist that it had weakened the bun. In the wake of that, when cutting the bun on the tissue paper it comes served on, it can occasionally be found to be chewy, papery surprise accompany the mouthful. Depending on how much money you have, you can be sure to divert your attention away from burgers and other items you can find any old place, definitely in favour of something a little more adventurous. As for the cocktails, good advice will tell you leave your liver alone for a few days before and afterwards.
By DALE HURST AS part of Southampton Film Week, the Sir James Matthews building of Solent University held a showing of the 2008 Mexican blockbuster ‘Arrancamé la Vida’. In English, the title means Tear His Heart Out, based on the 1985 novel by Mexican author Ángeles Mastretta. The film is set in the 1930s following the Mexican Revolution where the female lead Catalina (played fantastically by native actress and model, Ana Claudia Talancón), is trapped in a politically– fuelled marriage to a scheming middle–aged general, intent on giving himself a good image, in spite of the demons in his past. . Accessible to a wide audience, the film is as authentic, bringing in both English and Spanish dialogue and complete with a gripping storyline. As with many period dramas, what makes the film are the stunning costumes and its glittering soundtrack. However it is spoiled by its excessive and graphic love scenes, which may upset more feint–hearted viewers.
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CREEPY CAPERS BOOST CHARITY By HOLLY GREENE PORTSWOOD charity shops have seen an influx in revenue this October month after their tills were ringing with students and families buying Halloween costumes. Charity shop workers said the costumes were “flying out the doors.” Charity volunteer, 43-year-old, Clair Ellen said:“We have definitely seen an increase in people buying their costumes from charity shops,” She adds: “It’s great to see local people wanting to buy from charity shops and not mainstream shops.” With the current economic climate seeing a large amount of Portswood’s shops to struggle, this Halloween month helped bring the community together. “It’s good because it brings the community together and gives us the donations we really do need for charities.” Said 21-year-old student, Richard Rustle. Local residents of the Portswood area and in particular students from Southampton University and Southampton Solent University have scoured the shops in search for the best costumes. Mary chambers, a volunteer and mother of four explained: “Students love coming in and having a rumble in the costumes we do have,” She adds: “This is the best Halloween season we have had yet, Octobers been a great month. “We ran out of costumes within hours.”
THIS IS HALLOWEEN! SPOOKY FUN AS CITY CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN IN GHOULISH STYLE
HALLOWEEN SPIRITS BRUSH OFF COBWEBS AT CARE HOME By REBECCA JAMES RESIDENTS of Sunrise Senior Living of Bassett, the specialist dementia, nursing and residential care community, dressed up for the festive occasion at the Halloween tea dance on Wednesday, 31. The afternoon was organised by Karen Grant, who has been a member of staff at Sunrise for six years. The dance was enjoyed by residents, friends and family – thanks to the comedy vocalist Tim Ames. Karen said “Music is something universal and enjoyed by everybody, so it is a great way to get people
up who wouldn’t necessarily join in normally.” Tim created a fun atmosphere by singing classics such as ‘Dance the night away’ by The Mavericks which Tim described as: “my desperate wedding song.” When the ever- popular song began to play everyone gathered on the dance floor, holding hands and swinging to the beat. However all were outshone by Alan, an exdancer for the cruise liners with his wife Betty. Before the big finish Tim brought out some rock n roll to get everybody
twisting. ‘Rock around the clock’ by Bill Haley was a classic enjoyed by everybody, even for the people who wouldn’t normally get up and have a go. With a quick costume change from a zombie, Tim sang ‘New York – New York’ by Frank Sinatra. The circle of dancers danced their final dance through the can-can to the beat of the 50’s jazz. Karen along with many other staff members and volunteers of Sunrise of Bassett were having a great time dancing with the residents and taking pictures of their moves.
Residents get into the Halloween spirit
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! FIREWORKS FOR THE END OF THE WORLD By SAM DAMSHENAS A BUDDING businessman in Bitterne Park, Southampton, is hoping to take advantage of the 2012 ‘end of the world’ craze and propel his business to new heights. Mark Fitzpatrick, a Firework Factory employee says: “We’ve got a range of products this year, including the Doomsday Detonation, which clearly draws on the 2012 hype.” Mr. Fitzpatrick shared his opinion about the 2012 rumours and
hopes there will be an increase in customers. “I hope we have more customers this year. There are many people out there that think it’ll be the end of the world. I’m not that superstitious, but I’m all for it.” Emily Winfield, a student from Southampton Solent, shared her superstitions concerning the Mayan Prophecy: “I know I’m definitely going to be shopping for fireworks and getting drunk. I don’t know if
we’re going to die or not, but I’m a sucker for these kind of things!” As well as the 2012 craze being a factor in garnering business, the Firework Factory is guaranteed to rake in some business due to November’s annual Guy Fawkes Night. “As you get closer to Guy Fawkes night it gets busier. We’re open for four weeks, from now up until the15th. So spread the word!”
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S Sport TICKLE HAS SOLENT LAUGHING By LEIGH TRANTER, LUCY HUGHES, DAN JONES and LUKE OSBORNE WILL TICKLE claimed a hat-trick as Solent first team thrashed Aberystwyth Seconds 7-0 to storm into the third round of the BUCS Conference Cup at Test Park. Sean Bartlett, Imannuel Soeton, Ross Longworthy and Nick Stutley were also on target as the south coast side romped to a convincing victory. But the Welsh University will have the chance to avenge their defeat when Aberystwyth’s first team visit Test Park in the third round on November 14th. Solent started strongly scoring after just one minute, when Tickle chipped the goalkeeper, Stef Berrow. The left midfielder scored his second in the 87th minute when he found himself unmarked and hit a low shot that bypassed Berrow. His hat-trick came in the dying minutes, as he rounded off the scoring from close range. Solent controlled the game throughout and doubled their lead after just nine minutes when Ross Stringer crossed into the penalty box and Sean Bartlett hit home. The match was put out of reach for Aberystwyth on 26 minutes when Soeton after being booked for dissent moments earlier. Captain Darren Wells headed the ball down to the striker who back heeled the ball at close range. Solent had to wait until the 58th minute for their fourth when a long cross from Nick Stutley was headed in by substitute Ross Longworthy who made a quick impact. Stutley went on to score 10 minutes later with a blinding 20yard strike which hit the top right hand corner. The away side had very few chances, with only two shots posing a problem for Solent’s keeper Matt Philips.
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MUSSEL POWER BOOSTS HAMBLE
Hamble and Fareham fight for control By TIM PRESCOTT JAMIE MUSSELWHITE scored the only goal as Hamble ended the five-game unbeaten run of 10man Fareham Town at Follands Park. Musselwhite headed the winner five minutes into the second half before Fareham were reduced to 10 men following James Roden’s dismissal. Former Hamble defender Roden was sent off with 65 minutes gone for a second bookable offence. The home side almost took the lead with 13 minutes gone but Fareham goalkeeper Luke Douglas pulled off a brilliant save to stop Matt Jones putting into his own net from a Rory Williams cross.
Ex-Fareham striker Dougie Rowe almost came back to haunt his old side but Douglas twice stopped him from opening his account for new club Hamble. Gary Austin wasted a fine opportunity to give Fareham the lead but he scuffed wide when oneon-one with Hamble goalkeeper Ryan Gosney. The home side had a similar opportunity to break the deadlock minutes later but Ashley Jarvis could only shoot tamely into the arms of Douglas with the final chance of the half. With five minutes gone in the second half Hamble made the breakthrough as Musselwhite powered in for his fourth goal in as many games. Midfielder Wayne Boud threatened to draw
Fareham level but Gosney was more than a match for his effort from 20 yards. Midway through the second half things went from bad to worse for Fareham as Roden was sent off for a second bookable offence against his former side. Hamble looked to have made the game safe with a minute to go but Jamie Barron’s header from a Tom Settle cross was ruled out for offside. Substitute Graham Lindsey wasted a glorious chance to earn a point for Fareham but he lifted over when clean through on Hamble goalkeeper Gosney. Hamble move up to fourth following their fourth game unbeaten.