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Campaigners against a longer runway at Southampton Airport have won the right to a judicial review after a High Court decision to block one was overturned.

The plans to extend the runway by 164m (538ft) were approved by Eastleigh Borough Council in April.

But opponents have claimed permission was "unlawfully granted" - and described the latest court ruling as "a clear vindication" of their work.

Southampton Airport bosses said the decision was "a disappointment".

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