IN ONE of the most historic weeks in British history MPs voted in favour of triggering article 50 - Britain’s formal notification of our intention to leave the EU.

IT’S one of the biggest food and leisure developments in Europe, touted as new focal point for Southampton’s social scene but could it eat up all the opposition around it?

While the long and anxious wait for news engulfed loved ones in Southampton, rescue attempts continued mid-Atlantic in the wake of Titanic’s demise.

Faces of the relatives gathered outside the White Star Line’s Southampton offices were etched with anguish and despair. Dan Kerins retells the story of when the tragic Titanic news broke

Almost 11 years ago to the day, the last branches of Woolworths closed their doors. Here we take a look back at when the colossal shopping chain had a store in Southampton.

The war was over, it was spring and 17-year-old June Harris was in love.

IT was a day out from their classroom at Nightingale Infant School, Eastleigh when they visited Southampton Airport on a winter’s day in January, 1970.

Southampton academy players visit Arthur House, a former Saints keeper whose playing career ended when he went to fight in World War II.

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson sent him a text message after watching Saints get hammered 9-0 by Leicester City.

Southampton captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has responded after being linked with a summer move to Tottenham.

Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier has said that his proposed move to Tottenham in 1990 was the closest he came to leaving the south coast.

The elusive artist's latest work, Game Changer, is on display at Southampton General Hospital.

Barcelona are weighing up a move for Ajax star Dusan Tadic after their pursuit of Valencia forward Rodrigo fell through, with the club still chasing a move for a new forward.

The veteran goalkeeper, could start for Liverpool away at Southampton on Saturday in the Premier League as they look to maintain their fast start to the season following their 4-1 victory over Norwich.

After Southampton took the lead late on, they were stunned by late goals from Lucas Moura and Son Heung-min as following a laboured performance Spurs set up a fifth round tie with Norwich.

Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse was taken off on a stretcher and given oxygen after being caught on the right leg by a late challenge from Ryan Sessegnon.

Jose Mourinho gave a frank assessment of his Tottenham stars after they edged through to the FA Cup fifth round against Southampton - admitting 'the best team lost the game'.

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has revealed James Ward-Prowse is in contention to feature against Burnley on Saturday - just 10 days after suffering a nasty cut on his leg.

Sportsmail revealed Leicester's bid at the weekend and the Premier League champions have now settled on a fee with Cracovia for an initial £5.4million, rising to £7.4m based on performance.

Southampton are weighing up a move for Spezia forward David Okereke as they grow increasingly frustrated with their attempts to land Che Adams.

The Premier League side have been pursuing Adams since January, offering £12million and £14m to no avail. However, the Saints have now had a £16m offer accepted for the 22-year-old striker.

Che Adams's £16m move from Birmingham to Southampton is now complete, and the Saints couldn't help but take a cheeky jibe at Liverpool in their unveiling video.

EXCLUSIVE BY ADRIAN KAJUMBA: The latest graduate of Southampton's famed academy, Will Smallbone will not forget 2020 in a hurry after his dream, goal-scoring full debut in the FA Cup.

Southampton host Tottenham in the pick of the 3pm games on the weekend of the fourth-round of the FA Cup. Follow all the action with DANNY GALLAGHER.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DANIEL MATTHEWS: Southampton have nurtured the likes of Walcott, Bale, Oxlade- Chamberlain and Lallana, and Obafemi wants to follow in their footsteps.

EXCLUSIVE BY ADRIAN KAJUMBA: The latest graduate of Southampton's famed academy, Will Smallbone will not forget 2020 in a hurry after his dream, goal-scoring full debut in the FA Cup.

ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: Southampton were left counting the cost of their trip to Fulham after their second round win at Fulham was marred by injury to Nathan Redmond.

The painting will remain at Southampton General Hospital until the autumn when it will be auctioned to raise money for the NHS. The mysterious artist added a note, thanking health care staff.

JAMIE REDKNAPP: I remember Crystal Palace losing 9-0 to Liverpool in the old First Division in 1989. Then later that season, the Eagles exacted their revenge in the FA Cup semi-final.

Southampton are keen on the rising centre-back Disasi, 22, who helped Reims finish sixth in the now-aborted French league and qualify for the Europa League .

Anderlecht starlet Yari Verschaeren is attracting strong interest from Premier League Southampton after making his senior Belgium debut at the age of just 18.

The 22-year-old England Under-21 star is valued at £12m by Tottenham, who are pushing for a permanent deal over a loan as several Premier League sides consider a move for the full-back.

West Brom striker Charlie Austin has gone on a foul-mouthed Twitter rant - calling one Southampton fan a cheeky c*** and accusing them of being s*** fans after tweeting about social media.

But they face competition from Swansea, Bristol City and Nottingham Forest who all see the England under-17 World Cup winner as the missing piece of the jigsaw to seal promotion.

Retired footballer Dexter Blackstock has pledged to help provide vital personal protective equipment (PPE) to NHS hospitals and care institutions after setting up a donations fund.

Manchester City host Southampton at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night in the Carabao Cup as they look to add to Saints' misery after Leicester's nine goal thrashing of them last Friday.

Members of Mayflower FC can be heard singing 'there was one naked n***** on the bus,' while on their way to a team social at Oceana nightclub in Southampton city centre.

The majority of clubs are still far from shaking hands on deferral deals as talks between executives and their players continued on Thursday night after Saints players agreed a 10 per cent wage deferral.

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