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NHS Spitfire set to fly over Hampshire this weekend
The NHS Spitfire will be flying over Hampshire this weekend. On both Saturday and Sunday, the iconic second world war plane will take to the skies with the first flight taking place over Devon and Cornwall. The plane will, however, be taking
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Hodgson confident in Palace's attack-force ahead of Saints clash
Roy Hodgson is confident Crystal Palace will have more firepower this season after the summer additions of Michy Batshuayi and Ebere Eze. The Eagles were the second lowest Premier League scorers in the 2019-20 campaign with 31 goals, but still managed
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Criminals hacked teenage girl's Snapchat account and told friends to harm themselves
A TEENAGE girl’s Snapchat account was taken over by hackers who encouraged her contacts to harm themselves. Hampshire Constabulary’s cyber crime team has now issued a warning after the 15-year-old’s account was hacked. The criminals encouraged
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'I am disappointed and surprised': Boat show organisers set to fight council decision to cancel event
BOAT show organisers are to appeal the city council's decision to cancel the events in Southampton a few hours before their official start. British Marine, the organiser of Southampton International Boat Show, has confirmed it is appealing to the
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Three children undergo surgery after school bus hit railway bridge
Three children required surgery for “potentially life-changing injuries” after a double-decker school bus crashed into a railway bridge. The top of the bus was ripped almost completely off when the vehicle hit the bridge in Wellhouse Lane, Winchester
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Share your celebrity selfies with the Daily Echo
HAVE you had your photo taken with a famous face? In this age of the selfie, many people have been lucky enough to have a snap with a celebrity - whether it's a pop star doing a 'Meet and Greet' or an A-list actor walking down the street. With
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R value of coronavirus transmission across the UK rises above 1
The reproduction number, or R value, of coronavirus transmission across the UK has risen above 1. Data released on Friday by the Government Office for Science and the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) shows the estimate for R across
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Emergency services called to suspected arson in Southampton neighbourhood
Emergency services have attended a suspected arson in Southampton. Police and fire crews have been attending a fire at a domestic property on Millbrook Road West, Southampton since this morning. Police are treating the fire as a targeted incident
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Police appeal after three children suffer potentially life-changing injuries in bus crash
THREE children have suffered potentially life-changing injuries after a double-decker school bus collided with a railway bridge. Officers investigating the incident would like to speak to the driver of a car that passed the school bus shortly beforehand
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Woman released from vehicle after two-car crash in Ringwood
A WOMAN was freed from a vehicle after a two-car crash in Ringwood. Police and firefighters rushed to the scene of the incident in Christchurch Road on Friday morning. It involved an orange Kia and a grey Ford vehicle. Firefighters released
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McDonald's met with backlash from customers after latest change to menu
Fast-food chain McDonald's have been met with a backlash from customers following another change to their menu. Angry diners took to social media to share their frustration after several products were 'temporarily' removed from sale. Since
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Southampton car park turned into Covid-19 testing centre
A SOUTHAMPTON car park has been turned into a Covid-19 testing centre. Civic chiefs have closed Marlborough Road Car Park (South) in Shirley to turn the area into a new walk-through Covid-19 testing site which has opened today. Meanwhile,
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Southampton not on list of Pizza Hut restaurant closures – but one Hampshire branch is
Pizza Hut has named the 29 restaurants it will shut for good as part of a major restructuring with the expected loss of about 450 jobs. But Southampton's West Quay branch has not been included, although Basingstoke Retail Park's has. It is the
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Local lockdowns: These are the areas across England which could be next
A new set of figures have revealed which areas across England have reported a rise in Covid-19 cases - and shed light on the next places that could be heading for a local lockdown. The figures, which were released on Thursday (September 9), are
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Man denies attempting to murder his mother and stepfather
A MAN has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder his mother and stepfather. James Wells, 42, of Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, appeared before Bristol Crown Court on Friday by video link. He denied attempting to murder his mother Linda Holford
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Crash blocking Christchurch Road in Ringwood
EMERGENCY services are dealing with a crash in Ringwood. The crash has happened in Christchurch Road. Police, ambulance and the fire service are reported to be on the scene. The road is currently blocked. More follows.
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McCarthy set to start season as Saints number one, despite return of Forster
ALEX McCarthy will start the season as Saints' number one goalkeeper, despite the return of Fraser Forster to the club. Forster is back at St Mary's after a fruitful loan spell at Celtic, where he featured in 39 matches last season. The 32-
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MP calls for re-think over '11th hour' boat show cancellation
A SOUTHAMPTON MP is calling on civic chiefs to make a U-turn over the decision to cancel two boat shows in the city. Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen, is urging Southampton City Council to reverse its decision and allow the Southampton
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Southampton boat show organisers incensed over late Covid cancellation
Organisers of the Southampton International Boat Show are incensed over the city council’s decision to cancel the event on the eve of its opening day due to coronavirus concerns. The annual show and the smaller accompanying Ocean Village Boat Show
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Teenager has e-scooter stolen by knife-wielding robbers in Southampton park
TWO men carried out a knifepoint robbery on a teenager and stole his e-scooter in a Southampton park. Police say that at about 7.30pm on Monday, September 7, an 18-year-old man was in Riverside Park with friends when he was approached by two people
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Another 18 cases of coronavirus in Hampshire over last 14 hours
A FURTHER 18 people tested positive for coronavirus across Hampshire in the 24 hours leading up to 4pm on Thursday, latest figures have confirmed. Data released by the government shows there were no new cases in Southampton or East Hampshire, but
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ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Atherley cinema in the early 1960s
The Atherley first opened its doors on Saturday, September 14, 1912, and was the first picture house in the city to show the first full length talking and singing film Lucky Boy, starring George Jessel. The Shirley cinema not only changed its name
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Five-star cat hotel with gourmet menu and play sessions prepares for grand opening
A NEW five-star cat hotel is set to have its grand opening in a village near Romsey. Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Group now has 23 cat hotels in the UK, with the latest addition being opened in New Barn Farm House, Pains Hill, Lockerley. Now, the
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'This is absolutely ridiculous': Concerns over plan to build 350 new homes
CONCERNS have been raised over "ridiculous" plans to build 350 new homes in Fareham. The scheme would involve building 350 new homes in Down End Rd. by Miller Homes Ltd. If approved, previous buildings on the land to the east of Down End
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'I am devastated': Southampton business owner hits out after thieves steal almost £50k worth of equipment
MASKED raiders have stolen almost £50,000 worth of tools and equipment from a family-run building firm. A man wielding a crowbar broke through the front door of Quaystone Projects. After making a phone call a helper driving a van arrived at
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Eighty years on from devastating daytime attack on Southampton factory
Eighty years ago to the very day was one of the darkest for Southampton. German bombers cast their heinous dark shadows across the land on a daylight mission to cripple aircraft production in the city. More than 50 hard-working men and women
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PHOTOS: Roof ripped off bus after it ploughs into railway bridge
SHOCKING photos show the aftermath of this morning's Winchester bus crash. Police and other emergency services were called to the scene at 8.12am this morning following the incident, which has left three youngsters seriously injured. Click
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'I really want to kick on now and further my career' - Walker-Peters says leaving Spurs to join Saints was something 'I had to do'
SUMMER signing Kyle Walker-Peters said leaving Tottenham to join Saints on a permanent deal was “something in my heart I felt I had to do” as he prepares for his first full season on the south coast. Walker-Peters, 23, had spent his entire professional
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‘I would be over the moon’
A PLUMBER from Southampton has made the semi-final of a national tradesperson competition. Hannah Lewis has made the semi-final of the Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2020 competition. Hannah runs a company called Plumbingbird providing a gas, central
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£1million swimming pool scheme ‘progressing well’ despite pandemic
WORK is progressing on Wildern swimming pool – but not opening date has yet been set. The pool in Hedge End has been under renovation since November 25, 2019, as part of a £1 million project funded through Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area
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'Everybody's really excited': Plans to bring Parkrun back to Southampton
Parkrun is set to return to Southampton Common with new safety measures in place. The restart is planned for October after Parkrun Global Chief Executive Officer, Nick Pearson, announced his intent to resume events across England. There is
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Taxi drivers back council in row over regulations
A GROUP of taxi traders in Southampton has backed civic chiefs following a row over some regulations. Some taxi drivers in the city said the city council should not allow drivers of private hire vehicles to use magnetic door signs as the safety
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PUB OF THE WEEK: The watering hole that is part of Forest folklore
THIS traditional pub offers music, meet ups, food and fun - all in the heart of the New Forest and close to the site of a British legend. The Sir Walter Tyrrell at Brook lies just yards from the Rufus Stone, which marks the site of the demise of
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Take a look over the fence of a glorious 'In Bloom' winning garden in Warsash
TODAY we take a look over the fence of Carol and Roy Young's award-winning garden in Warsash. The couple have been gardening for many years. They are great supporters of the annual Fareham in Bloom competition, winning many gold medals and trophies
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Southampton boat shows were due to begin today - but both have been cancelled at the last minute
TWO boat shows set to be held in Southampton tomorrow morning have been cancelled the night before they were meant to welcome visitors. Civic chiefs at Southampton City Council made the call to cancel both the Southampton International Boat Show