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'That we are still not further in our development for a longer term is frustrating for me'
RALPH Hasenhuttl admitted his frustration in seeing Saints “not further in our development for a longer term” and added: “If you want to win games, we have to do a better job.” The St Mary’s side’s promising opening to the Premier League campaign
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Ex-Chamber of Commerce president jailed for streaming child abuse
A former Chamber of Commerce president has been jailed for 18 years for spending thousands of pounds on live-streaming “thoroughly deprived” sexual abuse of children as young as 10 in the Philippines. Peter Tomlinson, of Cowes, Isle of Wight, pleaded
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Second man arrested after racist attack on lecturer in Southampton
A SECOND man has been arrested after a university lecturer was subjected to a racist attack while jogging in Southampton. On February 23, Dr Peng Wang, a lecturer at the University of Southampton was out jogging when a group of four men drove
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Man, 20, banned after being caught drink driving in village
A DRINK driver caught by the police in Twyford has been banned from the road for 12 months. Thomas David Coleborn, 20, was stopped on the High Street on January 9 whilst driving a 04-reg Honda Civic. His alcohol reading was 53 micrograms in 100
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Vital training for guide dog puppies on Southampton's buses
A SOUTHAMPTON bus company is providing vital experience for guide dogs in training. Bluestar has teamed up with Guide Dogs to help provide some vital bus travel experience for puppies in training. The bus company previously offered free travel
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Coronavirus: Two more deaths recorded across Hampshire
A FURTHER two patients with coronavirus have died across Hampshire in 24 hours. NHS England statistics published today show that two more with coronavirus have died at hospitals across the county in the last 24 hours. This brings the county's
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The 37 metre wide 'God of Chaos' asteroid will fly by the Earth tonight
One of the solar system’s most infamous asteroids, 'God of Chaos' will pass by Earth today (Fri 5 Mar). Asteroid 99942 Apophis will come even closer to our planet on 13 April 2029, but those with a high quality telescope will be able to watch the
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Busy road closed for emergency works after manhole cover is damaged
A BUSY road has been closed for emergency works due to damage in the carriageway. Station Hill northbound has been closed due to emergency manhole repairs in the carriageway. ⚠️ Emergency roadworks ⚠️ Urgent @bt_uk works on Station
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Man jailed for seven years after raping woman during early hours attack
A MAN has been jailed for seven years after raping a 24-year-old woman. David Gordon Howse, 33, of The Quadrangle, pleaded guilty to raping a 24-year-old woman between 11.30pm on January 8, 2019, and the early hours of January 9, 2019. The
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Fly-tipper fined after food waste, toys and furniture dumped at patio centre
A MAN has been fined after he was caught on CCTV dumping waste at a Hampshire patio centre. Mindaugas Zydelis, 46 from Southampton, fly-tipped rubbish at Andover Patio Centre on Walworth Industrial Estate in July 2019. At Basingstoke Magistrates
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Southampton woman celebrating after winning photography competition
A SOUTHAMPTON woman is celebrating after being selected as the winner of a photography competition. Rebecca Jones has been crowned the winner of McCarthy Stone’s recent photography competition. Run by the leading manager and developer of retirement
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Southampton is the second noisiest city in the UK, study reveals
SOUTHAMPTON is the second noisiest city in the UK, a new study has revealed. More than a quarter of a million noise complaints were made to UK councils last year. That’s according to new Freedom of Information data obtained by Confused.com, which
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Union warns of industrial action over 'kick-in-the-teeth' pay rise for NHS staff
A leading union for health workers has threatened industrial action over the government's recommendation of a 1% pay rise for nurses and other healthcare professionals. Unite, which represents tens of thousands of health service staff, said it
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‘Disgusting’ sewage leak in Hampshire village fixed after row
RAW sewage that was spilling out of a manhole for more than three weeks in Sherfield English has finally been investigated. The sewage was discovered in Steplake Lane and since then the water company, Southern Water, has been urged to fix the problem
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Is your mum Bournemouth's best? tell us and you could win a £50 voucher!
WE'RE looking for Bournemouth's best mums for our Mother's Day feature. Has your mum gone above and beyond to help you through the pandemic or overcome her own difficulties? Has your partner been a homeschooling hero or become a new mum at a strange
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Covid-19: These measures will be in place in Southampton schools from Monday
NEW measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 are set to be in place as Southampton pupils will go back to their classroom on Monday. Lateral flow Covid-19 tests will be mandatory for teachers and students in secondary schools and colleges.
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Martin Lewis grills Rishi Sunak over delayed support for the self-employed
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis spoke with Rishi Sunak on last night’s The Martin Lewis Money Show following the Chancellor’s Budget announcement. The cash-saving guru questioned Mr Sunak over a number of concerns as part of a post-budget
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Major General pleads not guilty to alleged £48,000 allowance fraud
The lawyer defending a Major General accused of fraudulently claiming allowances for his children to attend boarding school has said that his roles in Hampshire and London made it more difficult to comply with the “mess” of military rules. Major
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'We miss him when he's not playing' - Ralph 'not 100 per cent sure' Walker-Peters can feature at Bramall Lane
RALPH Hasenhuttl is hopeful Kyle Walker-Peters can "lift our game" when he makes his return from injury. Having arrived from Tottenham on a permanent deal over the summer, Walker-Peters played a key role in Saints' impressive first-half of the season
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Burglary suspect arrested after getting into house through window
OFFICERS responding to reports of a burglary in Holbury yesterday have arrested a man. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning at a property on Holbury Drove. The suspect accessed the property through a small top window
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Hasenhuttl says 'smart' Diallo can make an impact on his return
BOSS Ralph Hasenhuttl believes “smart” Ibrahima Diallo could still make an immediate impact for Saints at Sheffield United – should he be fit to feature. The France under-21 international had been in fine form for the St Mary’s side before being
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Hunt for trespassers who punched teenage girl in face
A HUNT has been launched to find a teenager who punched a girl in the face. Police are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with any information, after a 17-year-old girl was assaulted in Holbury. The incident occurred between 4.45pm and 4.55pm
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Kestrels complete winning double-header
TEAM Solent Kestrels completed their double-header weekend with another victory, this time on the road at Hemel Storm as they improved to 11-0 in NBL Division One. Kestrels did the hard work early on building a double digit lead and they would never
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Alcohol thief who assaulted shop staff is jailed
A MAN has been jailed for four weeks after a number of shoplifting incidents and assaults in Eastleigh. David Pratt, of Southampton Road, Eastleigh, pleaded guilty to two counts of common assault and two counts of theft from a shop following incidents
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'At the moment, our psychologists are our wives at home'
MANAGER Ralph Hasenhuttl said “at the moment, our psychologists are our wives at home” when asked if he had utilised a sports psychologist for his squad. The Saints boss has seen his troops lose eight out of their past nine Premier League games
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Drivers asked for their views on smart motorways in Highway Code shake-up
Drivers in England are being asked for their views on smart motorways to help with updates to the Highway Code. The Department for Transport (DfT) announced an 18-point action plan to improve road safety. The action plan includes developing
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Children should have the right to speak to doctors privately, new guidance says
Children should have the right to speak to doctors without parent being present, according to new guidance. Recommendations from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice), which is subject to consultations, says children under
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How much do you need to earn to buy a house with a 5% deposit? New scheme to be unveiled today explained
Ultra-low deposit mortgages are set to make a comeback when Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlines his Budget later today. Details are set to be revealed at lunchtime, but it is expected a new scheme encouraging banks and building societies to offer mortgages
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'Money, drugs and phones' seized by police in arrest of two men
POLICE in Winchester arrested two men in connection with suspected class A drug offences yesterday evening. Officers seized "a quantity of money, drugs & phones" after entering the property on Battery Hill with a warrant around 7.20pm. Two
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Row over planning permission refusal for 92 homes in Hampshire village
AN APPEAL has been lodged against a decision to refuse planning permission for 92 new homes in a Hampshire village. In November last year, Eastleigh Borough Council refused planning permission for an application to build 92 homes on land to the
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Young people with catapults spotted near Southampton railway line
Antisocial behaviour involving the use of a catapult has led to increased police patrols near train tracks in Southampton. The 'ongoing' antisocial behavioural issues are said to be 'more concerning' due to their proximity to the tracks.
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'We must keep it going': Support pours in for campaign to save 'vital' ferry
A CAMPAIGN to save the Hythe Ferry has already raised almost £7,000 - more than ten per cent of its target. More than 230 people have supported a Crowdfunding page launched last month after Blue Funnel Ferries announced it had run out of money.
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Hampshire Hero Awards: The search for local superstars begins
THE SEARCH for local superstars begins today with the official launch of the Hampshire Hero Awards. The Daily Echo, along with its sister Newsquest titles in the region are looking for those people in the county who deserve our thanks and recognition
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Supermarket reopens after year-long closure (and it's created 21 jobs)
A HAMPSHIRE supermarket has reopened after standing empty for a year. The former Budgens store in High Street, Lyndhurst, has been taken over by Tesco in a move that has created 21 jobs in the village. Budgens - a former cinema - closed in
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Eastleigh woman died after unwitnessed fall
AN ELDERLY lady from Eastleigh died after an unwitnessed fall, an inquest opening heard. Kathleen Orme, 93, was pronounced dead at her Jubilee Close home on February 20. She suffered a hip fracture and was taken to hospital, where an operation
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Plans to axe 116 trees in woodland rejected
PLANS to fell more than 100 trees in a Southampton woodland have been rejected. Civic chiefs refused to approve plans to fell trees at Marlhill Copse. It comes as previous plans to fell trees at the site proved controversial and a decision to
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More than 360 patients still being treated in Hampshire hospitals with Covid-19
HAMPSHIRE hospitals are treating more than 360 patients who are suffering with Covid-19, government figures shows. In the latest data, which shows up to the date of March 2, 364 patients with coronavirus were lying in hospital beds across the county
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Bakers urged to grab their mixing bowls and raise vital funds for charity
HAMPSHIRE bakers are being urged to grab their mixing bowls and raise some cash as The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer’ returns. As the Bake Off tent opens its doors again, foodies and fundraisers alike are being asked to don their
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Covid couldn't derail the Bessants and their big day
HAVING her terminally ill dad walk her down the aisle was all this beautiful bride could have dreamed of on her wedding day. Stephanie Wright was accompanied by her beloved father, Motor Neurone Disease sufferer John as she married her sweetheart
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Two-year ban for drug driver
A DRUG driver caught near Micheldever Station has been banned from the road for two years. David John Cook, 36, was arrested on the A303 by police on August 23 last year whilst driving a 56-reg Audi A3. When tested the reading of benzoylecgonine
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Elderly woman with history of falling dies after incident
AN ELDERLY lady with a history of falling died following an incident. Madeline Brenda Joyce Barclay, 88, was a resident at Fleming House Nursing Home in Eastleigh. On February 9 she suffered a fall and was taken to hospital – then was discharged
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Protected trees are cut down 'by mistake' as part of bypass work
AN investigation has been launched after protected trees have been "mistakenly" cut down as part of the work to build a new bypass in Hampshire. Three ash trees which were protected under a blanket Tree Preservation Order have been felled as part
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Delivery driver caught four times legal limit on the M3
A MAN was more than four times the drink-drive limit when he was pulled over on a Hampshire motorway. Miroslav Jacko was almost four and a half times the legal limit when he was stopped on the M3 near Chandler’s Ford driving a Mercedes Sprinter
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'Extremely worrying': Police raid cannabis factory in Southampton
POLICE have seized 146 plants in a raid on a Southampton “cannabis factory”. Officers swooped to a property in Romsey Road during a drug bust. Almost 2,000 cannabis plants with value of £3.8m seized in Southampton Supported by engineers
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19 mile charity walk to raise awareness of condition which affects 1 in 10
A CHARITY in Hampshire are walking 19 miles to raise fundraise to help a condition which affects 1 in 10 people. Endometriosis South Coast are holding a march to raise awareness of the gynaecological disorder that has no cure. The planned route
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GOODRICH HOUSE AT ROYAL HASLAR IS NOW COMPLETED!
With only two units remaining and contract packs ready to go, this is a limited opportunity to purchase and complete a sale on your stunning new waterfront home before the June 31st Stamp Duty Holiday deadline. As one of the most historic locations
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This family firm are using their fleet of cargo delivery bikes to make Southampton a greener city
THEY'RE the family firm using their fleet of cargo bikes to make Southampton a greener city. David Munday, from Colden Common, runs the city hub of Zedify, which offers zero emission deliveries in a number of urban spots across the UK. They