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Saints Foundation raises £25,000 from online event with club legends
THE Saints Foundation’s All In This Together online event raised £25,000 for the charity to continue transforming lives in and around Southampton. More than 400 guests joined the online broadcast from the comfort of their own homes, watching Saints
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The Killers St Mary's show pushed back once again with new date announced
THE Killers Southampton appearance this summer has been postponed once again. The US rock band's UK and Ireland tour, originally scheduled for 2020 and then due to start in May, has been rescheduled for 2022 due to the ongoing pandemic. The
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Hampshire man jailed for life for murder of girlfriend he targeted with revenge porn
A HAMPSHIRE man who ran a “malicious campaign” to control his girlfriend by sending intimate photos of her to her employer and friends before murdering her has been jailed for life to serve a minimum of 23 years. Mark Brandford, of Portsmouth,
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Online dealer of toxic ‘slimming pills’ loses appeal over woman’s death
An online dealer from Hampshire who sold toxic tablets marketed as “slimming pills” which fatally poisoned a vulnerable young woman has lost a challenge against his conviction for her manslaughter. Bernard Rebelo, 33, from Gosport , was found guilty
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Coronavirus: More than 110 positive cases across county in 24 hours
MORE than 110 new positive cases have been recorded in Hampshire over the last 24 hours. Public Health England figures - as recorded on the Government website - show that, as of 4pm today, 118 more people have tested positive for the virus in a
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Man dies on Hampshire railway line
A MAN has been found dead on a railway line in Hampshire. South Western Railway said on Saturday night to say emergency services were alerted to an incident between Eastleigh and Romsey. British Transport Police said officers were called to
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Interactive map shows how Covid infection rates have dropped across Southampton
COVID-19 infections rates across Southampton are continuing to drop after the country was placed into a third lockdown, data shows. An interactive Government map has revealed that as lockdown began on January 5 Southampton had 12 'hotspots' - with
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Coronavirus: Two more deaths across county in 24 hours
TWO more patients with coronavirus have died across Hampshire in the last 24 hours. Figures from NHS England published this afternoon show that two more people with coronavirus have died at hospitals across the county in the last 24 hours.
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Saints will 'have a look' at fitness of Tella ahead of City showdown
BOSS Ralph Hasenhuttl said Saints would “have a look” at the fitness of Nathan Tella ahead of Wednesday’s clash at Manchester City (6pm). The exciting youngster earned rave reviews for his performance against Sheffield United, on Saturday, where
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Eight Hampshire schools record Covid cases in last week as children head back today
A TOTAL of eight Hampshire schools have recorded at least one Covid-19 case so far in March as children head back into the classroom. Eight schools are included on Hampshire County Council's list of schools that have reported cases in the last
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Hasenhuttl says Saints 'have to do something' in the summer regarding full-back cover
MANAGER Ralph Hasenhuttl insisted Saints “know that we have to do something there in the summer” regarding full-back cover, after trying to recruit in January. The St Mary’s side had been boosted by the return of right-back Kyle Walker-Peters to
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PM to hold press conference later today
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold a Downing Street press conference later today, No 10 has said. He is expected to once again take to the podium at 4pm. It comes as today thousands of children across the county have headed back to school
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Man charged and woman arrested on suspicion of dealing Class A drugs
POLICE have charged a man and arrested a woman in connection with Class A drugs offences in Southampton. The arrests followed a raid by officers from Hampshire Constabulary on Friday March 5 on in Back of the Walls Street. This then led to
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Hasenhuttl believes sides could need 40 points to stay up this season
RALPH Hasenhuttl insisted it could take as many as 40 points for Saints to secure Premier League safety this season and added: “There’s no reason to take a breather now.” The St Mary’s outfit moved to 33 points for the campaign after Saturday’s
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'Glaring omissions' made due to lack of women in Cabinet, says Southampton MP
The Prime Minister needs to appoint more women to the Cabinet to ensure female issues are not “forgotten”, a Southampton MP has said. Caroline Nokes MP, chair of the Women and Equalities Committee, said the question of childcare was a “glaring
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The lockdown rules changing from today as Boris Johnson's road map begins
Schools across England will reopen their doors to pupils today as Boris Johnson's road map out of lockdown begins. The Prime Minister unveiled his four-stage plan to lead the country out of a third national lockdown last month. Mr Johnson outlined
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12 bombshell moments from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah interview
The long-awaited Oprah interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aired overnight in America with a number of shocking claims made about the Royal Family. The full interview will play for a UK audience tonight of ITV1 from 9pm where Harry and
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How this community project led by a theatre is helping to alleviate loneliness
A COMMUNITY project led by a town theatre is helping to alleviate loneliness. The Point Eastleigh's Call and Create project links participants with artists for a series of relaxed weekly chats over the telephone. After five weeks, the artists
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Malicious neighbour's tip-off sparks battle over protection of a back garden tree
A MALICIOUS tip-off sparked an unsuccessful attempt to place a tree protection order on two trees that were never under threat. Councillors on the planning committee have unusually rejected the confirmation of the TPO for two western red cedar trees
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Ings set for spell out with injury - and will miss FA Cup quarter-final
RALPH Hasenhuttl confirmed Danny Ings is set to be sidelined for three weeks after picking up a muscle problem against Sheffield United. It means he will miss Wednesday’s clash at Manchester City, while also being ruled out of Saints’ FA Cup quarter-final
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Three thatched cottages '100 per cent destroyed' in fire
THREE cottages were completely destroyed by the huge blaze in Bransbury. Firefighters managed to recover as many of the occupant’s belongings as possible during a salvage operation. At 4am the emergency services scaled down their efforts but
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Care homes will allow regular visitors from today - new rules explained
From today (March 8) care home residents will be allowed one regular visitor to care homes as lockdown restrictions begin to end in England. Family and friends will be allowed to enter care homes for regular visits from 8 March following a change
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WhatsApp make changes to voice and video calls rivalling Microsoft and Apple
WhatsApp has said it make changes to the desktop app which will allow users to make video and voice calls for the first time. The change will let people have easy voice and video calls away from their smartphone and on larger devices, rivalling
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O2 customers face price hike in April - here's how much more you’ll have to pay
Telecom provider O2 is inreasing its prices for millions of UK customers from April. The provider has confirmed customers will see bills increase by 1.4 per cent from from next month. O2 is contacting customers this week to notify them about
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Residents asked to slow clap in support of an NHS pay rise
A trade union is asking the British public to take to their doorsteps and balconies to once again clap for NHS staff this week - but with a difference. Trade union Unison is encouraging members of the public to join a mass ‘slow clap’ on Thursday
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Banksy wants to raise £3million by auctioning canvas of artwork at Southampton General Hospital
BANKSY is hoping to raise more than £3 million for the NHS with the auction of a painting offering an "image of hope". Game Changer appeared at Southampton Hospital during the first wave of the pandemic. Now the anonymous graffiti artist is auctioning
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Police crackdown on children breaking coronavirus rules by mixing in parks
RESIDENTS have been warned as children disregard coronavirus rules to meet in public parks. Police in Hedge End have asked parents to clearly explain to children the current coronavirus rules and the consequences if they are breached. This
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Care homes will allow regular visitors from today - new rules explained
From today (March 8) care hom residents will be allowed one regular visitor to care homes as lockdown restrictions begin to end in England. Family and friends will be allowed to enter care homes for regular visits from 8 March following a change
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VIDEO: Drone footage shows devastation caused by fire at thatched cottages
THIS drone footage shows the huge operation to tackle a devastating fire in Bransbury. More than 100 firefighters, police officers and paramedics attended the blaze at The Barracks. Read the full story here Mike King sent us this
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3,000 violent crimes dealt with through community resolutions in six months in Hampshire
VIOLENT criminals are among those who escaped prosecution after Hampshire police dealt with almost 3,000 crimes in six months through community resolutions. Ministry of Justice data shows crimes including child sex offences, arson, robbery, sex
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Motorists drove faster on Southampton’s main roads during lockdown
MOTORISTS increased their speeds on Southampton’s main routes last year as coronavirus lockdown restrictions sparked a drop in traffic levels, figures reveal. The RAC says some drivers across the country took advantage of the emptier roads to drive
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More than 100 firefighters work to tackle blaze across thatched cottages
MORE than 100 firefighters have tackled a blaze that ravaged a row of thatched cottages. The incident took place at three properties at The Barracks, Bransbury, near Winchester. Firefighters from Andover, Sutton Scotney, Stockbridge, Whitchurch
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The Southampton woman who played a vital role in the fight for women's education
TODAY is International Women’s Day – a time in which we think about and pay tribute to the women who devoted their lives to make a better future for women across the globe. One such woman was Emily Davies (1830-1921). She was born in Southampton
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LETTER - We are at a turning point
LIFE is tough right now and Covid-19 has clearly affected every one of us. For a long time, it felt like there was nowhere to look for even just a shred of positivity, but now with the incredible roll out of the vaccine and the Prime Ministers
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LETTER – ‘Did we OAPs get anything out of the Budget?’
I CAN remember the Conservatives, under Cameron and Osborne, promising to scrap inheritance tax. Then if I recall correctly, they changed their minds and said it would be only payable on estates over £2 million, then that came down to £1 million
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Civic chiefs approve plan to repair historic wall damaged in car crash
PLANNING chiefs have approved an application to repair a listed building that was damaged in a car crash. A proposal relating to Avon Farm at Ringwood Road, Sopley, has been given the go-ahead by New Forest District Council. The application said
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Shoplifter who assaulted three men at Sainsbury's is jailed
A SHOPLIFTER has been jailed for a string of offences. David Pratt assaulted three men at the Sainsbury's store in Leigh Road, Eastleigh. The 37-year-old returned just two weeks later and stole alcohol worth £50. The very next day he stole
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Historic Southampton building that’s been empty for years to be given new lease of life
IT HAS stood in Southampton since 1830, and has lain empty for years, but now footsteps will be heard once more in a historic building near to the city centre. Number 9 Carlton Crescent, a stone’s throw from Bedford Place, is part of a Grade II
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Woman, 90, died in hospital after falling down stairs at her home
A 90-year-old woman died after she fell down the stairs at her home which resulted in a hospital stay. Jean Newman was admitted to Southampton General Hospital following the fall at her home in Union Lane, Droxford. An inquest was opened into
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Asbestos exposure claims life of another Southampton man, inquest hears
ASBESTOS exposure has taken the life of another Southampton man. Alan William Lacey, 77, died on February 27 at Countess Mountbatten Hospice. The Gurney Road resident was admitted to the facility eight days prior to his death to control the
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Hampshire police to get share of £30 million to crack down on murders and knife crime
HAMPSHIRE police are set to get a chunk from a £30 million funding pot to to crack down on murders, knife crime and other serious offences. Police will be given the money to target violence hotspots across England and Wales. The Government
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LETTER – Please reopen The Hundred
WHILST I am supportive of progressive thinking in respect of proposed improvements to Romsey, I suspect that those who endorse the closure of The Hundred do not live in the town centre. Living in Latimer Street I can tell you that the traffic can
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International Women’s Day: three women on Southampton’s cultural landscape
TODAY is International Women's Day and as part of our support for Southampton's City of Culture 2025 bid, we have asked three women for their thoughts on the city's rich and diverse cultural landscape. Zoie Golding, founder and owner of ZoieLogic
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Knife crime has more than doubled in Hampshire over the last seven years
KNIFE crime in Hampshire has more than doubled in just seven years, figures have revealed. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that Hampshire Constabulary recorded 762 offences involving a knife or a sharp weapon in 2019-20
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Gravestones defaced at cemetery sparks police investigation
GRAVESTONES at a Hampshire cemetery have been defaced. Police have ramped up patrols this morning after several gravestones were damaged at Ann's Hill Road cemetery in Gosport. There have also been reports of vehicles targeted in the surrounding
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'This chaos is holding our area back': Anger over potholes on Southampton roads
A ROW has broken out about road maintenance funding after analysis showed a “cut” of over £800,000 for Southampton. Analysis from Southampton Labour group after the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced his budget, suggests that the city will be be
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Sex offender caught with extreme pornography spared jail
A SEX offender caught with extreme pornography has avoided jail. Casey Shaw claimed he did not get any sexual gratification from videos involving animals found on his phone. The 28-year-old claimed they were "funny and a joke” and didn't realise
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Southampton bank is first place in the country to help domestic abuse victims in new scheme
A SCHEME to offer support to victims of domestic abuse is set to be piloted at a Southampton bank. The Above Bar Street branch of HSBC has been chosen as the first place in the country to take part in the Safe Spaces initiative. Run by the charity
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“This is a gimmick and will only save council tax payers around 51 pence a year"
A COUNCILLOR has claimed that the financial health of a Hampshire borough is being “gambled” with as cuts to council tax are approved. Eastleigh Borough Council announced a cut to its council tax for the eighteenth consecutive year last week.
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Hampshire youths called upon to help tackle serious violence
HAMPSHIRE youths are being called upon to help tackle serious violence across the county. Young people are being urged to give their ideas on how to battle knife crime, child exploitation and hate crime. It comes as the Youth Commission which
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Schools reopen: Here's all you need to know
SCHOOLS across the country have today reopened for the first time this year. Following the national UK lockdown, Boris Johnson announced that school pupils can return to school on March 8. The Prime Minister prioritised getting children back
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Technology firm started by former Ordnance Survey boss is fifth fastest-growing in Europe
A TECHNOLOGY business set up just five years ago by a former Ordnance Survey boss has been named the fifth fastest-growing company in Europe. Software engineering company Spyrosoft was co-founded by Andrew Radcliffe, former head of development at
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'A guiding inspiration who will be fondly remembered': tributes to consultant child psychiatrist
TRIBUTES have been paid to an 'extraordinary' consultant in child and adolescent psychiatry. Hampshire's Dr Alexander 'Sandy' Burnfield was also deeply involved in the Multiple Sclerosis Society, both in the UK and internationally, having been diagnosed