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'I'll play anywhere for the team' – Bertrand's view on switching to right-back against City
DETERMINED Ryan Bertrand lifted the lid on his switch to right-back against Manchester City and insisted: “I’ll play anywhere for the team.” The experienced left-back was moved to the opposite flank for Saints’ clash against Pep Guardiola’s side
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Over 130 new Covid cases recorded across Hampshire
More than 130 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, 135 more people have tested positive for the virus in a
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Coronavirus: 3 more deaths recorded across Hampshire
Three coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Hampshire in the last 24 hours. Figures from NHS England published this afternoon showed that a further three patients with coronavirus have died. It brings the county's total to 1,855. Yesterday
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Man arrested following firearms incident in Hampshire town centre
A MAN has been arrested for firearm offences following a fight in a Hampshire town centre. Police raced to Market Street in Eastleigh following reports of an altercation involving two men. A man was assaulted and allegedly threatened with a
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Woman feared she would be raped by man who kicked her in face
A MAN dragged a woman to a bench where she thought she was going to be raped in a Hampshire park. Jeremy Blake Simmons grabbed his victim from behind before kicking her in the face during an attack in Leigh Road Park, Eastleigh a court heard.
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Southampton fire station to be rebuilt
PLANS for new fire stations in Hampshire have been unveiled. The fire stations in Redbridge, Southampton and the one in Bishop’s Waltham will be rebuilt as part of a £27m investement. A new facility is also set to be created in Cosham.
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HIGH PERFORMANCE LUXURY SUV
Volkswagen Touareg R Volkswagen's Touareg R shows that power needn't necessarily corrupt. Jonathan Crouch takes a look. Ten Second Review The most powerful car in the entire Volkswagen line-up is this model, the Touareg R. This dynamic 462PS
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'Luxurious' cruise voyages to launch from Southampton this summer
A SOUTHAMPTON cruise operator will be offering "luxurious" voyages this summer. Cunard will be launching a series of UK voyages aboard the Queen Elizabeth in the coming months. Setting sail from Southampton, the operator has touted its latest
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Hampshire Police team praised for bringing Lucy McHugh's killer to justice
HAMPSHIRE police officers have been given an award for bringing to justice the paedophile who killed Southampton teen, Lucy McHugh. The team of officers that brought Stephen Nicholson to justice for murdering 13-year-old Lucy has been recognised
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Southampton set to host 'country's first post-covid boat show' this May
THE 2021 South Coast Boat Show is set to be the first "post-covid" boat show to take place in the UK. The show, which is taking place at MDL's Ocean Village Marina over the weekend of May 7-9 "is set to be a stunner" according to organisers.
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Motorists warned after crash blocks lane on A31
MOTORISTS are being warned about a crash on the A31. The collision has left one lane of the westbound carriageway blocked near Castle Malwood Hill, between junction 1 for the M27 and Stoney Cross. Travel information service Romanse says delays
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Speeding sign put up after complaints from residents
A SIGN designed to stop speeding drivers in their tracks has been erected in North Baddesley following a spate of complaints lodged by residents. The speed limiter is now up and running in Rownhams Lane after it was installed two weeks ago, according
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Man arrested after 'drugs and an offensive weapon' found in search of vehicle
A MAN has been arrested after a search of a vehicle resulted in "drugs" and a "weapon" being seized. On Tuesday, police spotted a man near Toynbee Road, Eastleigh at around 5.30pm. They claimed the man was acting "suspiciously" and after noticing
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SPACIOUS FRUGAL AND CLEVER
SEAT Mii (2011-2020) By Jpnathan Crouch Models Covered: 3 & 5dr Citycar (1.0) Introduction A superior sort of citycar, SEAT’s little Mii offered its Spanish brand a leading role in a sub-supermini segment also heavily influenced by its
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AN ASSERTIVE HATCHBACK
Skoda's fourth generation Octavia sharpens up its act. Jonathan Crouch reports Ten Second Review A Skoda Octavia was once the least sophisticated of all the Volkswagen Group's family hatchback products. Not any more. Almost nothing has been held
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John Lewis warns of more store closures as Covid pandemic leads to £517m loss
JOHN Lewis has warned of further store closures after a year of lockdown restrictions led to their first ever annual loss. The John Lewis group, which also owns Waitrose, said it is not expecting all stores to open when lockdown finally ends with
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97 per cent of women in the UK 'have been sexually harassed'
Nearly all young women in the UK have experienced some form of sexual harassment, according to a new survey from UN Women UK. The survey also suggests a widespread lack of faith in UK authorities' ability and desire to deal with sexual harassment
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1 in 5 health and social care workers suffered PTSD due to Covid pandemic
One in five health and care workers have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since the start of the coronavirus pandemic last year, a new study suggests. Figures from the Frontline Covid study, published in the European Journal
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Litter team fills up to 100 bags a week
THEY are the volunteer litter-pickers who spend their spare time keeping a Hampshire town spick and span. Team Totton comprises more than 25 people who have embarked on a quest to remove rubbish, restore footpaths and generally make the area a
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Southampton home to sixth most private learner drivers in UK, new data shows
SOUTHAMPTON is home to the sixth most private learner drivers in the country, new data has shown. Car insurance provider, Veygo, has discovered that there are 220 private learner drivers in the city for every 100,000 people. The data has been
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Thieves steal thousands of pounds worth of catalytic converters from vehicles
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of catalytic converters have been stolen from cars across the New Forest. Police have issued a warning after thefts in the Ringwood, Lymington, Ashurst, Hythe, Totton and Blackfield areas. The converters, which control
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Southampton girl, 14, who went missing has been found
A SOUTHAMPTON teenager who went missing two days ago has been found. Police say the 14-year-old, named only as Leah, was found last night but have not released any further details. The news ends an agonising wait for Leah's friends and family
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Travel services face disruption as strong winds batter Southampton
8:50am Due to high winds, the mobile symptom-free testing unit is unable to operate today at Lords Hill car park
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Cross-Solent travel services disrupted by strong winds
STRONG winds are disrupting cross-Solent travel services. The 6.55am Red Jet service from Southampton to West Cowes was cancelled and the 7.35am from West Cowes to Southampton will also not run. Hovercraft services between Ryde and Southsea
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Tributes to 'huge character' who ran rescue group for 50 years
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Scout leader who ran a Hampshire search and rescue service for half a century. Philip Pearce-Smith, who has died aged 88, founded the Lepe-based League of Venturers and was awarded the MBE for services to the
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New Forest fears repeat of 'dangerous and anti-social behaviour' when lockdown eases
AN ACTION plan is being devised to help the New Forest cope with the large number of "staycationers" expected to visit the area this summer. Forest bosses want to avoid a repeat of "anti-social and dangerous behaviour" seen in the area following
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Weaker decline signalled by firms
South West private sector firms signalled much weaker declines in business activity and new work in February, according to latest NatWest Regional PMI® data. Nonetheless, firms frequently mentioned that the ongoing national lockdown continued to
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Firm wins Love Local Business competition
Create and Party has been chosen as the winner of the Echo's Love Local Business competition. Art tutors Linda and Zara have been teaching and producing workshops and parties in the community for six years. At the beginning of lockdown the
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City firm sees rise in sales despite Covid pandemic
These have been tough times for the hair and beauty sector, shut down for long periods during the pandemic. But despite this, the first interactive furniture tour from a wholesaler supplier in the UK has been launched. Salon Supplies of Southampton
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Southampton businesses get ready for the great outdoors
Southampton’s streets are set to be busy with outdoor dining in April, thanks to the city’s Business Improvement District (BID), and its Southampton Inside Out initiative. GO! Southampton, the city centre BID, is well underway with its plans and
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New community centre handed over to borough council after construction completed
A NEW community centre has been handed over to a borough council after construction was completed. Property developer, Highwood has handed over the new community centre at North Stoneham park to Eastleigh Borough Council and the YMCA now that construction
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Heart problems could lead to higher risk of Covid-19 new research finds
HAVING an unhealthy heart could lead to a higher risk of being diagnosed with Covid-19, new research shows. A study by the University of Southampton’s Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit and Queen Mary University of London has
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Row over grant to help businesses
A ROW has broken out over a government grant to support businesses in Southampton. Southampton City Council has been asked to explain how it distributed the Additional Restrictions Support Grant to struggling businesses hit by the pandemic.
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Decision due on plans for hotels, restaurants, and 650 homes at Leisure World site
PLANS for a £250m housing and leisure scheme in Southampton are to be discussed next week. The proposals to build 650 homes, two 150-room hotels, 80 serviced hotel apartments, new restaurants and offices, a cinema and a casino at the Leisure World
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Hampshire woman donates care packages to hospitals to show appreciation for NHS
AN EMPLOYEE at a Hampshire store has shown her appreciation for the NHS by providing care packages for nearby hospitals. Jamie Bidwell, an employee at Eastleigh Cash Converters on Leigh Road has provided ten full care boxes for staff at Southampton
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Hampshire man set to skydive to raise money for hospice in dad's memory
A SOUTHAMPTON man is set to do a skydive to raise money for a nearby hospice that supported his dad towards the end of his life. Matthew Williams, from Bitterne will skydive from 10,000ft on May 15 to raise money for Countess Mountbatten Hospice
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'Do you want a bullet in the face?': Man sent woman gun emoji
A SOUTHAMPTON man has avoided jail for sending a woman a gun emoji. Marcelino Lewis sent a woman a message saying: "Do you want a bullet in the face?". The 40-year-old of King George's Avenue followed this up by sending a gun emoji, a court
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Concerns grow for missing 14-year-old schoolgirl in Southampton
A SOUTHAMPTON family is growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a schoolgirl last seen on Tuesday. Police have issued an appeal to help find missing Leah, 14, from Southampton. The girl was last seen at around 6pm yesterday evening
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City Council: 'We are building for the city's future'
After the prime minister’s roadmap announcement, we are all feeling positive about getting back to a new ‘normal’. Thoughts are turning to economic recovery and the chancellor’s budget last week certainly got minds focused on how the economy can
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'I will believe it when I see it': Leaders react to new work that will make 'loud' M27 quieter
COUNCILLORS have questioned whether work to resurface the 'loud' M27 will ever actually happen, despite the Prime Minister confirming that funds had been released. Yesterday, Boris Johnson confirmed that work would start on resurfacing the M27
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University ranked in world's top 10 for nursing for third consecutive year
A UNIVERSITY has been ranked in the world's top 10 for nursing for the third successive year. The University of Southampton came ninth in the world for nursing courses in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021. Southampton, which
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Southampton workplaces busier than in first lockdown, says report
WORKPLACES in Southampton have been busier during the current lockdown than last spring, figures suggest. The GMB union said low-paid workers not being able to afford to self-isolate and a lack of sanctions on employers were key reasons for increased
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Bargate Quarter: What you need to know before decision day
A MULTI-MILLION pound development to transform Southampton city centre is to move a step forward. Plans for 519 homes, shops, restaurants, a new walkway and green spaces at the site of the former Bargate Shopping Centre will come under scrutiny
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Police helicopter called after stolen motorbike tracked down in Southampton
A POLICE helicopter was scrambled to track a stolen Ducati motorbike later found at a Southampton man’s house. When police raided Jacek Czarnota’s home in Broadlands Road they found a stolen Ducati in the back of a Ford Transit van which had no
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Lockdown babies - meet eight more of Hampshire's newest arrivals
WE'RE introducing more of your lockdown lovelies today. All eight of these darling newborns have come into the world in Hampshire hospitals, completely oblivious to the masks of the midwives and the strange world in which we are all currently living
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Hug your hero - featuring Pharrell Williams, David Essex and Suggs
MUSIC legends, soap stars and rugby greats mixing with their fans? Those were the days! Our readers have been sending us their celebrity selfies from a bygone age where the likes of Pharrell Williams, David Essex and Suggs from Madness were able
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Guardiola says Saints caused City problems 'because they are so good'
PEP Guardiola heaped praise on the way Saints served it up to Manchester City and added: “I have only respect and admiration for Ralph’s team.” The City boss eventually saw his side ease to a 5-2 victory at Etihad Stadium, thanks to braces from