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Southampton FC fans bid to change bridge lights from rival's colour

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A group of football fans are calling on a city council to change the colour of the lights lining a toll bridge.

They want the LEDs on Itchen Bridge in Southampton to be changed from blue, the colours of rivals Portsmouth, to red, to align with the city's team.

The request was put forward at a Court Leet, an annual hearing where residents can make suggestions to the council.

The presentation was accepted by the court's panel - the council is expected to make a final decision in December.

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Image caption, Perry McMillan is hoping to get the lights changed by 2026

Saints supporter and local taxi driver Perry McMillan, who presented the case to the court for the group of fans, said: "It's a simple request to change these LED lights from blue to red.