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'You get more pressure when you are not committing to one way' - Ralph feels Ings can handle speculation about his future
RALPH Hasenhuttl concedes Danny Ings feels "more pressure" because of the ongoing uncertainty over his future, but insisted: "He is experienced enough to handle this." Speculation has continued throughout much of the season regarding Ings's long-term
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Man jailed for four and a half years after estimated £20k worth of cocaine found
A MAN has been jailed for four and a half years after an estimated £20,000 worth of cocaine was found at a Hampshire address. Antonio Panayi, 28, of Albert Street, Gosport was arrested after a police raid on an Albert Street property resulted
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Man arrested after parcels of drugs worth thousands posted at post office
A MAN has been arrested after parcels containing cannabis worth thousands were posted at a Hampshire post office. On September 22 last year, four parcels containing around £4,500 worth of cannabis were posted at a post office on St Vigor Way, Colden
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Hampshire woman due to appear in court after thefts from nearby shops
A HAMPSHIRE woman has been charged after thefts took place from nearby shops. Sarah Thorne, 51, of Parklands Close, Gosport has been charged with three counts of theft. Thorne has been refused bail. She will appear at Portsmouth magistrates
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'This is absolutely nonsense' - Hasenhuttl won't let players go on international duty if they have to quarantine on return
SAINTS boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has followed Jurgen Klopp’s stance by insisting it would be “absolutely nonsense” for him to allow any players who would face quarantine rules to leave on international duty. Under current coronavirus guidelines, arrivals
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Coronavirus: More than 120 new cases confirmed in Hampshire
MORE than 120 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Hampshire over the 24 hours. Public Health England figures - as recorded on the government's website - show that, as of 4pm today, 124 more people have tested positive for the virus.
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Firefighters rush to microwave fire in Hampshire residential home
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to a microwave fire at a residential home in Romsey yesterday. Crews from Romsey, Redbridge, Eastleigh and St Mary's were alerted to the fire at 2.51pm in Cressey Road, according to a tweet from Romsey Fire Station. However
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Publisher launches campaign to shine a light on the climate crisis
THE UK's leading regional media group has today launched a campaign to showcase how businesses across the country are responding to the climate crisis. Newsquest, publisher of the Daily Echo, has launched its Climate Crisis - Time For Change campaign
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Thieves steal digger from Southampton building site
THIEVES have stolen a digger after raiding a Southampton building site. Police were called to a site on Adelaide Road this morning after a digger was reported stolen. Described as a 1.8 tonnes and with white, light grey and dark grey colouring
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Coronavirus: Six more deaths recorded across Hampshire
A FURTHER six patients with coronavirus have died across Hampshire in 24 hours. NHS England statistics published today show that six more with coronavirus have died at hospitals across the county in the last 24 hours. A further four deaths
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'We had a good conversation' - McCarthy reacted 'quite well' to losing spot in Saints team
RALPH Hasenhuttl revealed he had a "good conversation" with Alex McCarthy after dropping the goalkeeper to the bench against Everton. There had been calls for the one-time England international to be given the opportunity to add to his solitary
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Two adults who tried to fake their age to police are reported for summons
TWO adults who tried to fake their age to police have been reported for summons after they were caught breaking Covid rules in Romsey. A 20-year-old man and 18-year-old woman were discovered in the War Memorial Park, The Meads, as part of a large
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Two men charged following break-in at Southampton supermarket
TWO men have been charged following a burglary at a Southampton supermarket. Kini Hailstone, aged 26 and Mitchell Reynolds, aged 21, both of no fixed abode, appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court today, Thursday, 4 March, charged with non-dwelling
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Three teens arrested on suspicion of offensive weapons and violent disorder offences
THREE teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of offensive weapons and violent disorder offences following the issue of stop and search powers in Eastleigh. Police stopped and searched three people in the area, with three arrests being made and
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Hasenhuttl hopeful of welcoming back key trio for Sheffield United trip
RALPH Hasenhuttl is hoping he can include Kyle Walker-Peters, Ibrahima Diallo and Takumi Minamino in his squad for Saturday's crunch clash at Sheffield United. The trio all missed Monday night's defeat at Everton due to injury, with Walker-Peters
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Three teenagers held after police granted extra powers to prevent 'serious violence'
THREE teenagers were arrested in a Hampshire town after police were granted extra stop and search powers in a bid to prevent serious violence A 15-year-old boy and two other people were detained in Eastleigh after a 24-hour Section 60 order was
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4 Mother's Day gift sets to rival M&S breakfast in bed hamper
WITH Mother's Day just around the corner, many of us will be looking for the perfect gift to spoil our number one. If you can't visit your mum this year because of lockdown rules, you can still treat her to breakfast in bed, afternoon tea and flowers
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Southampton man arrested following 'cannabis factory' raid
A 25-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested following a raid on a 'cannabis factory' in Southampton. A man from the city has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs. It comes after police seized 146 plants - believed
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MP gets Covid jab - weeks after being accused of promoting anti-vax campaign
A HAMPSHIRE MP has had a Covid vaccination - just weeks after he was accused of promoting the anti-vax movement. Sir Desmond Swayne, Tory MP for New Forest West, has posted a picture on Twitter of him receiving the jab while dressed in jogging
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No plan to detect track fault that caused train derailment at Eastleigh, says report
Network Rail failed to devise a plan to detect the track failure which led to a train derailment despite previous incidents, investigators said. Cracks in fastenings designed to hold rails in place were not apparent in visual inspections before
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Hat Fair will go ahead this year, organisers confirm
THE longest running festival of outdoor arts, which attracts nearly 100,000 people to Winchester each year, will go ahead this year. Organisers of the Hat Fair, which features international street performers, dance, circus, music and local community
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Investigation into NHS trust begins after "significant failures"
AN investigation into past procedures at a Hampshire NHS trust has begun after a report looking into the deaths of some patients found “significant failures”. Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust will come under scrutiny in a series of hearings
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Hampshire attractions gear up for hopeful summer after government announcement
VISITOR attractions across the county are gearing up for a hopeful summer after the government’s latest announcement. Over the last year, members of Hampshire’s Top Attractions, a 65 member strong collaborative marketing consortium, are said to
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Your World Book Day pictures - but keep sending them in!
It's World Book Day today! And while most of our children won't be at school celebrating the occasion with their classmates, we know lots of youngsters will be dressing up as their favourite characters regardless. Here's some World Book Day
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Wetherspoon reveal rules for when beer gardens reopen next month
Wetherspoons announced plans to reopen beer gardens, rooftop gardens and patios across 394 pubs in England when lockdown rules ease on April 12. The pubs will be open from 9am to 9pm from Sunday to Thursday and 9am to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays
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Royal Family issue update on Prince Philip after ‘successful’ heart procedure
Prince Philip has undergone a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition, Bucking Place has announced. Philip, who turns 100 in June, was treated at St Bartholomew’s Hospital on Wednesday. The Palace said the duke, 99, would remain
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Sainsbury's announce 1,150 jobs at risk amid supermarket restructuring
Around 1,150 Sainsbury’s employees are at risk of losing their jobs as part of a company restructuring. The plans will see around 500 head-office jobs cut, the supermarket confirmed. The supermarket giant said chief executive Simon Roberts
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Car tax changes for 2021 - What they are and how they will affect you
DRIVERS could be facing some major changes to the taxes that they pay this year - here's everything you need to know: With proposals being tabled for a range of new schemes a lot of major changes to the taxes drivers have to pay could be coming
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Kestrels soar past Bradford Dragons
TEAM Solent Kestrels returned to the SSC with a convincing 92-53 victory over Bradford Dragons in NBL Division One action, writes Jack O'Keeffe. TSK led from start to finish, controlling the contest for long spells using a clinical defensive performance
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BETTER BY DESIGN
Audi SQ2 Audi's lightly improved SQ2 shows just how much of a proper hot hatch a fast compact SUV can be. Jonathan Crouch considers its appeal. Ten Second Review Shopping rockets used to be based on superminis and family hatchbacks. Now, increasingly
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FIATS FINEST?
Fiat Panda (2011-2020) By Jonathan Crouch Models Covered 5dr citycar (0.9, 1.2 petrol / 1.3 MultiJet diesel [Pop, Lounge, Mirror, 4x4, Cross, Cross 4x4]) Introduction In third generation form, Fiat’s Panda aimed to be all the car some
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SHINING IN THE UK
SEAT's fourth generation Leon has sharpened up its act. Jonathan Crouch reports. Ten Second Review This fourth generation SEAT Leon is a Focus-sized model that now offers smarter styling, improved media connectivity, extra safety provision and
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Father slaughtered his own wife and child
DESPITE his distinguished career as a brilliant barrister and outspoken judge in which he daily encountered the mad, the bad and the sad, Hon. Ewen Montagu QC never lost his faith in humanity. To illustrate his view, he pinpointed the case in which
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Police raid Southampton 'cannabis farm'
POLICE have raided a "cannabis farm" at a Southampton address. Officers raided a property on Romsey Road near to its junction with Rownhams Road on Tuesday morning. Police reportedly remained on the scene throughout Wednesday carrying out investigations
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Two arrested following break in at Southampton supermarket
TWO MEN have been arrested following a break-in at a Southampton supermarket. Police were alerted to reports of a burglary at the Lidl Store off Banister Road. Officers attended and arrested two men aged 21 and 26 in the early hours of Wednesday
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Partnership aimed at reducing water usage across Southampton as demand increases
A NEW partnership has been announced that aims to improve water efficiency in Southampton. Southampton City Council and Southern Water have teamed up to promote ways to reduce water consumption and encourage people across the region to review their
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'Culture can help our city recover'
While the beneficial effects of culture on mental well-being is well known, the social and economic impacts of a well-developed cultural and creative sector are also powerful. Like many businesses, the venue-based sectors - such as museums, performing
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Plan for split-level house given the go-ahead
PLANS for a split-level house beside existing homes have been given the go-ahead. New Forest District Council has approved an application relating to a plot of land at Rosebery Avenue, Hythe. A report to members said: "The site is positioned
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Future of former pub site to be decided next month
PLANS to build homes on land formerly occupied by a Calshot pub are due to be debated next month. F B Estates lodged an appeal after the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) rejected proposals to redevelop a site that once played host to the
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Southern Water - supporting you through uncertainty and emergencies
Everyone needs water for life. It allows us to eat and drink, wash and clean – and so much more. Our customers rely on our services every day. Yet sometimes, they need a little extra help to meet their individual needs or pay their bills. That
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We welcome your newest arrivals to Hampshire
HELLO and welcome to eight of Hampshire's newest and cutest residents. These darling newborns have been welcomed into the world at Southampton's Princess Anne Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester or Portsmouth's Queen Alexandra
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Explained: What does £2bn Solent freeport plan mean for Hampshire?
MORE THAN 25,000 jobs could be created across Hampshire after the Chancellor confirmed plans for one of the UK’s first “freeports” to be created in the Solent. Announced during the Budget this afternoon, Southampton-born chancellor Rishi Sunak
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Holidaymakers offered short UK staycation cruises this summer from Southampton
P&O Cruises will offer a series of week-long UK sailings this summer from Southampton. The UK’s largest cruise line has said the sailings will travel around the country’s coastal waters offering a short summer break for customers. The firm
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'Against our core values': Land owners defend decision to close restaurant selling donuts
A HAMPSHIRE landowner has defended their decision to close an independent restaurant due to the sale of donuts. Barker-Mill Estate has said that Offbeet food must leave its venue because the sale of donuts goes "against their core values".
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LETTER: Airport should take a leaf out of London City's book
Southampton Airport is telling us that it needs a longer runway in order to survive, so it can attract larger planes. London City Airport's runway is only 1508m long, some 200m shorter than Southampton's, yet they are not complaining that they are
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Covid fine issued to woman who travelled from London to drink with friend
COVID fines have been issued to a London woman who travelled to the Winchester area for drinks with friends and a parent who let their children visit friends. Winchester police has said that following patrols on Sunday evening four fines were handed
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'More firms will fold': All you need to know as business reacts to the Budget
MANY more businesses face failure after the furlough scheme ends at the end of September, it has been claimed. Rishi Sunak’s second Budget yesterday set out a host of support measures including longer furlough, more help for the self-employed and
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Success of freeport scheme will be a 'game changer for Southampton'
RISHI Sunak has delivered a “game changing” boost Southampton by giving the go-ahead for a ‘freeport’ that could create 25,000 local jobs, it is claimed. The chancellor, who was born and raised in the city, announced at the end of his Budget that
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Thousands sign petitions opposing plans to bulldoze seafront toilets
MORE than 6,500 people have signed petitions opposing plans to demolish seafront toilets on two New Forest beaches. Proposals to bulldoze the loos at Calshot and Barton on Sea have been drawn up by the district council, which shut public conveniences
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Equipment to encourage imaginative play and balance unveiled at Southampton school
PUPILS at Foundry Lane Primary School in Shirley will be able to enjoy some long-awaited new play equipment once they return to school on Monday. An official ribbon cutting ceremony took place in the Year R playground this week featuring pupils
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Hug your hero with stars of screen, song and sport
FORMER Daily Echo journalist Duncan Eaton, of Lordswood, interviewed Royle Family star Ricky Tomlinson on board the P&O liner Oceana. HERE you are hugging your heroes. Daily Echo readers have sent in pictures of them alongside stars of screen
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Police reassure owners following rumours and speculation of dog thefts on social media
HAMPSHIRE Police are reassuring dog owners that thefts of dogs have not increased despite rumours and speculation on social media. During the recent months, a number of social media posts have appeared online regarding dog thefts and suspicious
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Animal ban for man who let horses suffer
A HAMPSHIRE man has been banned from keeping horses after neglecting two animals. Two horses were left to suffer without suitable care and treatment. Mexican the skewbald was described as extremely thin with very little muscle and fat over
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'This is an appalling case': Banned driver jailed following head-on crash
A MAN with a string of driving convictions ploughed his van head-on into an oncoming vehicle. Sam Jackson has an extensive history of motoring convictions, a court heard. These include aggravated vehicle taking, failing to stop following a
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Man banned from city street after breaching non-molestation order
A SOUTHAMPTON man who breached a non-molestation order has been banned from entering a city street. Hamid Beheshty-Zadeh breached a non-molestation order on January 29 by contacting a woman he was banned from speaking to. The 38-year-old was
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Tributes paid to 'creative genius' who helped TV gardener win gold
HE WAS the "creative genius" who helped a team of Hampshire gardeners win gold at the Chelsea Flower Show. Tributes have been paid to master thatcher Simon Sinkinson, one of the key figures in the success of Furzey Gardens in the New Forest.
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Milestone for building of Southampton's new P&O Cruises ship Arvia
THE first piece of steel has been cut for the giant for the giant gas-powered cruise ship due to be based at Southampton from next year. P&O Cruises held a virtual ceremony to mark the milestone in construction of Arvia, which is being built
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Be part of a new film documenting Saints historic 1976 FA Cup victory
WITH the 45th anniversary of Southampton winning the FA Cup fast approaching, fans have a unique opportunity to get their name in the credits of a brand new movie telling the story of how Southampton went to Wembley and won the cup. Lawrie & The
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Mass testing in Southampton will begin this week (and here is who can access it and where)
SOUTHAMPTON residents who need to leave home for work and families with school-aged children will have access to Covid-19 tests from Saturday. A six-week mass testing programme to identify asymptomatic people will be launched across the city on