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Firefighters rush to crash between moped and car in Southampton
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to a crash between a car and moped in Southampton this evening. St Mary's Fire Station were alerted to the collision at 7.01pm in Bevois Valley Road, Portswood. Firefighters checked there was no fuel spillage at the scene
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Motorists warned of 45 minute delays on main Hampshire road
MOTORISTS are being warned of 45 minute delays on a main Hampshire road this evening. Drivers were alerted at approximately 5.30pm of the heavy delays on the A35 Totton Bypass stretching back to the A326 Marchwood Bypass. Now motorists are
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Man rushed to hospital after being sprayed with "unknown substance" in Hampshire town
A POLICE investigation is underway after an incident which a man suffered life-threatening injuries while another was rushed to hospital after being sprayed with an "unknown substance". Hampshire Police say the incident took place in the Gershwin
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Police in hunt for Good Samaritan as part of sexual assault investigation
POLICE are attempting to track down a "Good Samaritan" who they believe could help them in their investigation into a serious sexual assault in Southampton. Officers say they would speak to the young woman pictured, who they say may be able to help
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Guardiola's ready for Saints' visit
PEP Guardiola claims his Man City side will be prepared for whatever changes Ralph Hasenhuttl makes to his starting XI. The two teams met on Tuesday night in the Carabao Cup, with City winning 3-1. Guardiola made a host of changes to his line-up
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Man seen falling into river from Itchen Bridge
EMERGENCY services rushed to help a man who had been seen falling from a Southampton bridge this afternoon. South Central Ambulance Service were alerted just before 1pm from members of the public "all reporting they had seen an adult male fall
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS: Who wants to build what in your street
AMONG the applications submitted to planners in the Borough of Eastleigh were: BISHOPSTOKE 19/86593 - Single-storey side extension - 6 Edward Avenue, Bishopstoke 19/86614 - Two and single-storey rear extension, dormers to side elevations and
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Plans for new store and homes unveiled
PLANS have been revealed for almost 70 new homes in the heart of the Hampshire countryside. Farm buildings and workshops will be demolished to make way for 68 new homes and a convenience store at a plot of land to the north of Boorley Green.
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Woman arrested on suspicion of drink driving after car crashes into pylon and brings down power line
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car crashed into a pylon and brought down a power line. Police were called to Netley at about 8am this morning following the incident, which happened at the junction of Victoria Road
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Warning of 'danger to life' as strong winds and large waves set to batter county
HAMPSHIRE residents have been warned to brace for disruption as strong winds and large waves have been forecast to batter the county. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds between 4am and 6pm on Saturday, meaning that
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CCTV released after bank card and £1,800 watch stolen in burglary
POLICE have released CCTV after a burglary which took place while the victim was in the home. Officers say a bank card was stolen during the burglary, in Chandler's Ford. At some time between 1.10pm and 3.30pm on Friday, 18 October a burglary
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There's a legal loophole with using mobiles while driving - but not for long
A legal loophole enabling drivers to escape prosecution for using a mobile to film or take photos will be closed, the Government has announced. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said an urgent review will be carried out to tighten up the existing
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Massive gas leak closes road - and it could be shut until tomorrow
A "MASSIVE" gas leak has closed a vital Hampshire road - and engineers say it is likely to be shut until tomorrow. The A36 between West Wellow and Ower was shut this morning after SGN were called to the scene. Motorists are being advised to
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Westlife set to play Ageas Bowl on UK stadium tour
IT’S official - Westlife are coming to Southampton. The popular Irish boyband are set to play the Ageas Bowl as part of a new UK tour next year. The group, famous for hit songs including ‘Flying Without Wings’ and ‘ You Raise Me Up’, will play
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St Mary's Stadium is hosting its first ever fireworks display this weekend
A SOUTHAMPTON stadium will be hosting its first ever fireworks display. St Mary's Stadium will be hosting a fireworks display on November 2 taking on the theme of the Greatest Showman. The event will feature live entertainment, a laser display
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Drivers warned of delays on M27 due to broken down vehicle
DRIVERS are facing delays on the M27 this morning. A broken-down vehicle is blocking one lane of the westbound carriageway between Hedge End and Eastleigh. #M27 Westbound - One lane remains BLOCKED due to broken down vehicle between J7
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Two vehicle crash on Brunswick Place in Southampton
A CRASH has taken place on a busy Southampton road. The two-vehicle crash is on Brunswick Place in Southampton. The crash is near to the Kings Park Road junction. Traffic is still said to be flowing in the area.
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New luxury cruise ship with its own race track and escape room to make debut in city
A NEW cruise ship with its own race track and escape room is set to make its debut in Southampton. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Encore is set to arrive in the city for the first time tonight, ahead of an event on Saturday. The 1,100-foot-long
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REVEALED: Plans to transform huge area of Southampton city centre are unveiled
THE landscape of Southampton could look very different in the future as “ambitious” plans to completely transform the city centre have been unveiled. The area between Southampton Central train station and the waterfront is set to undergo a major
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Drink driver took a car and crashed it into a Mercedes
A SOUTHAMPTON man took a vehicle without consent, caused a crash and was then found to be more than three-and-a-half times the drink-drive limit. Farrid Ahmed Rajab, 33, took a Ford Fiesta without the owner's consent during the incident on September
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Man choked to death on food at nursing home
A RESIDENT choked to death at a nursing home in Bursledon, an inquest heard. Bryan Lucker, 64, died at Bonhomie House on Dodwell Lane in June 30. Dr Adnan Al-Badri, consultant pathologist, carried out a post-mortem at the Royal Hampshire County
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Hasenhuttl: Pain of 9-0 defeat has made me a better manager
Ralph Hasenhuttl believes he has become a better manager as a result of the 9-0 defeat to Leicester. The Saints boss has faced a testing time in the wake of the hammering at St Mary’s last Friday night. Though he obviously wishes the humbling
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How did the Great Plague hit Southampton?
Southampton had become a ghost town There are records from the dark days of the plague which can throw a little light on the catastrophe. No one knows for sure how the Great Plague of 1665 entered Southampton, some suggest it came from London
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Man caught being drunk and disorderly in Gosport
A HAMPSHIRE man has been fined for being drunk and disorderly. Dennis Brown, 64, was caught being drunk and disorderly in Gosport on September 30. Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, Brown pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly
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TV star visits New Forest to open multi-million-pound retirement complex
HAMPSHIRE TV celebrity Esther Rantzen has opened a new multi-million-pound housing scheme in the New Forest. Dame Esther, who has a home in the Forest, attended the opening of Churchill Retirement Living’s new Knights Lodge development in North
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Hundreds of young people not in work or education a year after leaving school
HUNDREDS of Southampton students were not in stable work or education last year within 12 months of leaving school, new figures reveal. The Association of School and College Leaders says it is a "huge concern” that teenagers across England are drifting
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Readers' letter: Please can you recognise Bitterne Park
The apparent campaign to deny Bitterne Park residents recognition of their specific habitat in Southampton continues. On Friday's lunchtime Meridian News Fred Dineage, no less, spoke of Bitterne Park School 'in Bitterne'. Ok, he doesn't write
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'My nightmare is now over': Harassment case against former councillor dropped
A HARASSMENT case against a former parish councillor, accused of harassing a council leader, has been dismissed. Bosses at the Crown Prosecution Service say the case against Harmeet Singh Brar has been dismissed due to a lack of evidence. Speaking
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Labour announce candidates for Southampton seats
THE Labour parliamentary candidates who will contest the Southampton seats in the forthcoming general election have been announced. Current Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead has confirmed he will stand again in the general election on December
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Ten things to do in Hampshire this weekend
1 In Netley... FIREWORKS to music in the beautiful setting of Royal Victoria Country Park, with food and activity stalls plus Wave 105's Tony Shepherd to keep you company during the build-up – what more do you need on a Saturday night? It's
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WATCH: Brazen thief who stole tree from Southampton temple is jailed
A BRAZEN thief who stole a tree from outside a martial arts centre in Southampton has been jailed. Jordan Andrew Cox stole an £80 Acer tree belonging to the UK Shaolin Temple, based on Pitt Road, Southampton. The theft, which took place on