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Man arrested after suspected drugs and cash discovered in raid on town property
A MAN has been arrested after a raid on an address in a Hampshire town. Yesterday morning, police executed a warrant at a property on Gosport Road, Fareham. Large amounts of cash and quantity of what is believed to be drugs were said to have
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Piers Morgan quits Good Morning Britain, ITV confirm
Piers Morgan has stepped down from his role at Good Morning Britain. The move comes as Ofcom launched an investigation into comments made by Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan flowing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Oprah interview. The
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Over £70k worth of fines and 200 lorries stopped in immigration crime crackdown
HAMPSHIRE police have stopped 200 lorries and enforced over £70,000 worth of fines in an effort to tackle organised immigration crime. Between March 1 and March 5, specialist teams from Hampshire police have been working with Border Force, Immigration
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Almost 100 new Covid cases across Hampshire
ALMOST 100 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, 99 more people have tested positive for the virus in a 24
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Ward-Prowse explains reasoning behind golf swing celebration
SKIPPER James Ward-Prowse revealed his golf-swing celebration was for his son Oscar – and hoped it inspired him to one day play for Saints. Ward-Prowse has done the celebration on multiple occasions this season, including when he scored a penalty
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UK cruises could resume in May, MPs told
Cruise lines could be permitted to resume domestic voyages from May 17, a group of MPs has been told. The All Party Parliamentary Maritime and Ports Group said maritime minister Robert Courts made the announcement at its meeting on Monday night
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We have to focus on Saints, says City star de Bruyne
MANCHESTER City star Kevin de Bruyne insists his side must focus on Saints, as they look to get back to winning ways at home tomorrow (6pm). The Belgium international played 90 minutes on Sunday, as Pep Guardiola saw his team’s 21-game winning run
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Coronavirus: Five more deaths recorded across Hampshire
FIVE more patients with coronavirus have died across Hampshire in the last 24 hours. Figures from NHS England published this afternoon showed that five more people with coronavirus have died at hospitals across the county in the last 24 hours.
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'He showed we can trust him' – Hasenhuttl says keeper Forster is a 'better package now'
MANAGER Ralph Hasenhuttl insisted recalled keeper Fraser Forster was a “better package now” and added: “He showed we can trust him.” The towering stopper had featured in Saints’ FA Cup contests this season, having not conceded a goal in helping
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'We will score 18' – Guardiola's sarcastic response to question about Saints
PEP Guardiola dismissed any suggestion Manchester City should brush off Saints convincingly, given the St Mary’s side’s recent poor form - and the fact they have lost two games 9-0 in the past two seasons. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side ended a nine-game
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Firefighters finally stop operation at thatched cottages after nearly 48 hours
AFTER nearly two whole days, firefighters are being relieved from their duties in Bransbury. At the peak of the blaze at The Barracks, 116 crew members were on hand to tackle the flames that ultimately destroyed three thatched cottages. Now
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Two men seriously injured in five-vehicle motorway pile-up
A FIVE-CAR pile-up blocked a Hampshire motorway leaving four people injured. A black Vauxhall Corsa lost control on the northbound M3 ploughing into a Skoda saloon and then into the central reservation. It then flipped onto the other side of
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PICS: First look at new restaurant and wine bar
A COUPLE’S decade-long ambition to take over a Hampshire city's most historic buildings will come to fruition this week. Winchester residents Mark and Eleanor Dodd will welcome customers for the first time to their new venture, Inn the Park, in
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Romsey Carnival is cancelled amid coronavirus fears
AN ANNUAL Romsey carnival has been cancelled amid coronavirus fears. The Romsey Carnival, which sees a procession of floats dominate the town in July, has been called off in an announcement today. In a Facebook post, the chairman and committee
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Post-lockdown baby boom will rival World War Two, experts predict
The end of lockdown restrictions could create a baby boom as big as the one which followed World War Two, new research suggest. The research by Opinium predicts that as many as 1.9 million UK babies could be born in the two years following the
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Vicar of Dibley star Trevor Peacock dies, aged 89
Vicar of Dibley star, Trevor Peacock, has died at the age of 89, his family confirmed. The actor, screenwriter and songwriter played Jim Trott in the BBC comedy series starring Dawn French and had suffered from Dementia in recent years. A statement
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Chris Whitty predicts surge in Covid cases and a delay in plans to ease lockdown
England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty has predicted another deadly “surge” of coronavirus across the country as Boris Johnson’s road map out of lockdown started this week. Chris Whitty warned “all modelling” suggests cases will soar as lockdown
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'It's a perfect marriage': Telecoms company adds another business to its portfolio
A HAMPSHIRE company has added another business to its portfolio in a deal described as a "perfect marriage". The Whiteley-based business telecoms and cloud communications provider Onecom has acquired 9 Group, which has thousands of fixed line and
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The cheapest listing in Hampshire right now (and it's in Southampton!)
When it comes to buying a flat or an appartment, wise souls will often warn you about freeholds and leaseholds. And perhaps this listing on RightMove is an example why. Currently the cheapest offering across Hampshire, estate agents Fox & Sons
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Two teenagers charged after stop and search powers granted in town centre
TWO teenagers have been charged with public order offences after stop and search powers were granted in a town centre. On Tuesday last week, police were granted Section 60 powers in central Eastleigh, allowing them to stop and search anyone in
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Two people arrested after stolen car rams police vehicle
TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of multiple driving offences after a police vehicle was rammed. Officers say a man and a woman were detained at Heather Road, Blackfield, following an incident involving a stolen car. Two people inside
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Almost 200 acres of farmland bought up in effort to protect Solent and wildlife
ALMOST 200 acres of farming land has been bought up in a Hampshire borough in an effort to protect the Solent and its wildlife. Eastleigh Borough Council has, to date, purchased eight areas of farming land across the borough, totalling 194 acres
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Three-vehicle pile-up closed Hampshire motorway
A HAMPSHIRE motorway was closed following a three-vehicle pile-up. Three lanes of the M3 Southbound were shut due to a crash on Monday afternoon. The incident happened between J11 near Winchester and J12 near Eastleigh. Queues of five miles
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Instagram recommending Covid misinformation, new study claims
Millions of Instagram users are potentially being recommended anti-vaccination and unreliable coronavirus information, a new report has claimed. A study from the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and charity Restless Development claims
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Southampton
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning this week with 70mph winds and heavy showers expected to batter Southampton and Hampshire later this week. The Met Office has moved to issue a yellow weather warning for wind across Wednesday March
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Minibus '100 per cent destroyed' by fire
A MINIBUS has been '100 per cent destroyed' in a blaze this morning. Firefighters raced to tackle a fire in Upton Lane, Nursling shortly after 4am. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service had received a call from police reporting a minibus ablaze.
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Antiques Roadshow is coming to Hampshire – here is how you can appear on the show
THE BBC’s Antiques Roadshow is coming to Hampshire this summer- and they are looking for members of the public to appear on the show. The hugely popular programme, which has been running since 1979, will film an episode of its 44th season at Portchester
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Air ambulance called after Southampton man sustains 'life-changing injuries'
A MAN has sustained "life-changing injuries" after he fell 14ft through a roof skylight. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance was called to Hoglands Park in Southampton yesterday (Monday) following reports of a man falling through a skylight
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Medics give thanks to county volunteers
NHS workers across the vaccination centres in Hampshire have said a big "thank you" to all the volunteers who have helped roll-out the programme. Since the Covid-19 vaccination programme started in December, the role volunteers are playing has been
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School given planning permission to replace leaky roof
A HAMPSHIRE school has been given planning permission to upgrade its performing arts studio by installing a new roof. Walhampton School, near Lymington, occupies a former country house that was built in the 18th century and is Grade II-listed.
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LETTER: Why is the council closing the toilets? We women need them!
What on earth can the matter be when it’s come to this? We women find it an ‘inconvenience’ to actually have to even write to complain about the proposed intention to shut the toilets at Barton on Sea. Women particularly need public toilets - where
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Southampton drink driver with no licence or insurance was carrying cannabis
A SOUTHAMPTON drink driver caught driving without a licence or insurance was carrying cannabis. Dariusz Jacek Bilip was caught drink driving on Highfield Lane in Southampton on January 9. The 36-year-old was found to have 54 microgrammes of alcohol
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Drug driver caught under the influence of cocaine is banned
A DRUG driver caught under the influence of cocaine has been banned from the roads. Oliver Batchelor was caught drug driving on the A338, Ibsley, on July 15 last year. The 26-year-old was found to have Benzoylecgonine - a breakdown product of
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Southampton's private renters pay more than £400 extra compared to social tenants
PRIVATE renters in Southampton pay hundreds of pounds extra per month to keep a roof over their heads compared to those in social homes, figures show. The average weekly rent for a social home in Southampton was £91 in March last year, Regulator
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Crematoria group to broadcast special Mother's Day service across social media
A CREMATORIA group is set to broadcast a special service this Mother's Day. Westerleigh Group, a leading developer and operator of crematoria and cemeteries, says it is determined to make sure families are able to celebrate their loved ones this
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AGONY ADVICE: Columnist and counsellor Fiona Caine answers another set of reader dilemmas
Columnist and trained counsellor Fiona Caine answers another set of reader dilemmas. SHOULD I GET BACK TOGETHER WITH HIM, EVEN THOUGH HE CAN'T COMMIT? I have been divorced for five years and the year before last, I started seeing people again
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Hasenhuttl says Adams's goalscoring could be like 'the ketchup bottle phenomenon'
BOSS Ralph Hasenhuttl joked Che Adams’s recent scoring drought could now be like the “ketchup bottle phenomenon” as the Saints frontman maintained his hunger for goals. Adams had been starved of finding the net since December before rifling home
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Boys, aged 16 and 17 released on bail after stabbing
Two boys have been released on bail following a stabbing in Southampton which left a man with serious injuries. Police confirmed last night that the pair have both been released on bail pending investigation. The boys, aged 16 and 17 from Southampton
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Six-year-old girl who had legs and arms amputated is walking to raise funds for hospital
A SIX-year-old girl who lost both her arms and legs is walking 100 rounds of her house to raise money for a Southampton hospital. Tanya Bahl from Crowthorne, near Bracknell, was admitted to PICU in University Hospital Southampton with severe Meningococcal
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Fundraiser to save vegan restaurant forced to close for selling donuts
A FUNDRAISING page has been set up to help save a vegan restaurant that has been forced to close for selling donuts. Offbeet is a vegan restaurant based at Sunnyfields Farm Shop in Jacob's Gutter Lane in Totton. The independent businesses has
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Hampshire care home retains "good" rating after unexpected quality inspection
A HAMPSHIRE care home has retained a "good" rating after it underwent an unexpected inspection. Following an unannounced Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection at Cygnet Health Care's Devon Lodge in Hedge End, the care home has said it is "delighted
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Over £200k of grants distributed to help support vulnerable during pandemic
GRANTS totalling over £200k are being distributed to charities, community and voluntary organisations to support vulnerable people. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) has been working in partnership with the National Emergencies
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New figures show more than 120,000 people are claiming furlough in Hampshire
THE latest HMRC figures show that 123,100 people were furloughed in Hampshire as of January 31. New data on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics has been released by HM revenue and customs, which shows around 14 per cent of jobs were
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This is how much waste each resident produces in Southampton (and how much is recycled)
Residents in Southampton produce more than 300kg of waste each in a year, figures reveal. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs data shows that Southampton City Council collected 340.5 kg of household waste per person from homes in
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The Southampton firm who promise you the perfect party - lockdown or no lockdown
THEY specialise in making your big day as special as it can possibly be. Blake Entertainment can bring you everything to make your party perfect, from DJs and MCs to balloon modelling and bouncy castles. Even during lockdown, the Southampton
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An obesity crisis is gripping the UK, says our resident GP Dr Zak
WE are a nation in crisis, adding an epidemic to a pandemic. While there may be a return to some form of normality in sight, an equally serious killer lurks in our midst, claiming more lives per year than smoking. Current figures show that over
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Plans for a park and travel hub in Southampton unveiled
PLANS for a new ‘Park and Travel Hub’ in Southampton have been unveiled. Lances Hill Car Park in Bitterne is set to be turned into the ‘travel hub’ where residents would be able to park their vehicles and access other travel options such as e-scooters