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Hasenhuttl: 'You can be sure that every player who is on loan we try to follow'
BOSS Ralph Hasenhuttl insisted Saints were continually monitoring the progress of their loan players and said: “Everybody who does well has a chance to come back in the summer.” The Saints manager was speaking after winger Mohamed Elyounoussi said
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Met police officer Wayne Couzens charged with the murder of Sarah Everard
A serving officer with the Metropolitan Police has been charged with the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard, who went missing from Clapham last week. Police looking for Sarah Everard find human remains in Kent After disappearing on March 3
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Kestrels seal dramatic victory to book place in Trophy final
TEAM Solent Kestrels booked their L Lynch Trophy finals ticket as they came through a dramatic semi-final against Worthing Thunder, snatching victory on the buzzer as Andre Arissol got his pull up to go, writes Jack O'Keeffe. The 82-80 victory
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UPDATE: Main Southampton road re-opens after traffic 'incident'
UPDATE 20:37pm: The incident has been cleared and the road is now fully open. A main road in Southampton is partially blocked due to a traffic 'incident.' The northbound carriageway of Portswood Road, near to the junction with St Denys Road
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Four jailed after police find over £13,000 worth of drugs in Southampton
FOUR people involved with bringing drugs into Southampton were jailed today. The group of three men and one woman, all from London were sentenced to a total of 19 years and three months in prison after appearing at Southampton Crown Court today
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Two men arrested following aggravated burglary in city suburb
Two men have been arrested after an aggravated burglary in a Southampton suburb. The incident took place at an address on St Andrews Road in the St Mary's area of the city at around 3.23am this morning (March 12). Two men, aged 41 and 27,
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Coronavirus: More than 140 new cases confirmed in Hampshire
MORE than 140 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, 142 more people have tested positive for the virus in a
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Council leader convicted of disregarding environmental regulations at scrap yard
THE leader of a Hampshire council has been convicted of disregarding environmental regulations at a scrapyard he co-owns with his brother. The leader of New Forest District Council, Barry Rickman, 63, appeared before Southampton Magistrates' Court
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Do you know these men? CCTV image released after motorbike theft
POLICE in Southampton are looking to speak to two men in connection with a stolen motorbike. The Honda CRF 250cc motorcycle was taken from a private residential car park on Ordnance Road just before 8am on Monday. The steering lock was broken
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Saints still in talks with Bertrand over new contract
SAINTS are still in talks with defender Ryan Bertrand over a contract extension - with his current deal set to run out in the summer. The experienced full-back is yet to sign fresh terms at the St Mary’s outfit, with manager Ralph Hasenhuttl saying
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Charity group targets ratings who’ve lost work due to pandemic with funding
A CHARITY group has reminded rating who’ve lost work due to Covid-19 that funding is available for training and refresher courses to help find employment. Applications to the Maritime Charities Group Retraining and Redundancy Bursary, which launched
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Hasenhuttl: We need as many points as possible
SAINTS boss Ralph Hasenhuttl believes it could take more points than just one more win to keep the club in the Premier League. The St Mary’s side host relegation-battlers Brighton on Sunday, when victory would move them on to 36 points. It would
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More than 50 children and staff forced to isolate after Covid case at Southampton school
MORE than 50 children and staff members have been forced to self-isolate after four positive covid cases were recorded at a Southampton school. As previously reported staff at Springhill Catholic Primary School in Milton Road say someone connected
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Hasenhuttl gives update on Djenepo injury
SAINTS are set to make a late call on winger Moussa Djenepo for Sunday’s Premier League showdown at home against Brighton. The Malian picked up what appeared to be a groin problem during the first half of Wednesday’s 5-2 defeat at Manchester City
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Coronavirus: Three more deaths across county in 24 hours
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 1,858. Yesterday
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New Covid case confirmed at Hampshire school
A HAMPSHIRE school has recorded a case of Covid-19. Hampshire County Council has today confirmed a case was reported at Kings' School in Winchester on Wednesday. The school is one of the largest secondary schools in Hampshire with more than
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Human remains found in search for Sarah Everard confirmed as hers by police
HUMAN remains found in the search for Sarah Everard have been confirmed by police as hers. Speaking to reporters outside Scotland Yard, Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave said the body found in woodland in Kent was that of Sarah Everard.
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Hundreds still being treated with Covid in county hospitals (but numbers are dropping)
HAMPSHIRE hospitals are treating more than 270 patients who are suffering with Covid-19, government figures shows. In the latest data, which shows up to the date of March 9, 278 patients with coronavirus were lying in hospital beds across the county
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The Hall & Woodhouse pubs that are reopening in Hampshire on April 12
PUB operator Hall & Woodhouse has confirmed that four of its Hampshire pubs will open for outdoor use next month - including one in Southampton. From April 14, following the lifting of government restrictions, the four pubs will reopen with a limited
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'Delays building': Crash blocks part of Hampshire motorway
UPDATE: The road has now been cleared PART of a Hampshire motorway has been blocked following a crash this afternoon. A lane of the M27 has been blocked near junction 5, Eastleigh. #M27 Eastbound - Lane 3 BLOCKED due to RTI at J5/A335
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Southampton MP calls for Sarah Everard vigil to be allowed to go ahead
A SOUTHAMPTON MP has asked the Home Secretary to "step in" after the decision on a vigil for Sarah Everard was "reversed by police". Organisers of a vigil in response to the disappearance Ms Everard have started to take legal action after claiming
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Travellers set up camp in sports complex
TRAVELLERS have set up camp in Romsey, police have confirmed. The force was alerted to the unauthorised encampment at 8.45pm on Wednesday after the group was spotted at Romsey Rapids Sports Complex, Southampton Road. It is believed seven caravans
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New Look to be replaced with FLANNELS as store announces permanent closure
NEW Look is to permanently close in Westquay, and will be replace by a new retailer. New Look has confirmed to the Daily Echo that their Westquay Southampton branch has permanently closed. No reason for the closure was given, but the new FLANNELS
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Golf club professional charged with fraud
OFFICERS investigating a fraud against the Royal Winchester Golf Club have charged a man. Steven Alexander Hunter, 53, of Mill Lane, Abbots Worthy, has been charged with fraud by abuse of position, and theft by employee. Hunter was also charged
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Search launched for Southampton woman missing in Caribbean
A SEARCH has been launched for a Southampton woman reported missing in the Caribbean. Sarm Heslop went missing from a catamaran off St. John in the US Virgin Islands in the early hours of Monday. She is described by police in the Virgin Islands
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Brits to enjoy four-day Bank Holiday weekend in celebration of the Queen
Brits will enjoy an extra Bank Holiday in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The nation will come together to mark the occasion of 70 years on the throne and will be given an extra day off work to take part in a “blockbuster” four-day
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New Netflix feature could lead to crackdown on sharing passwords with friends
Netflix is working on a feature that could make it more difficult for users to share their password with friends and family. Some users reported being met with a screen reading: “If you don’t live with the owner of this account, you need your own
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Southampton fire station will be rebuilt as part of £27m scheme
A SOUTHAMPTON fire station is set to be given a new lease of life. Plans to rebuild Redbridge Fire Station as part of a £27m investment have been unveiled. The news was confirmed by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service as it said most fire stations
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Residents warned after spate of thefts from motor vehicles in Hampshire borough
RESIDENTS have been warned after a spate of thefts from motor vehicles in a Hampshire borough. Yesterday evening, police warned that there had been an increase in thefts over the last 24 hours. These are said to have taken place in the Sarisbury
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A town road was closed to allow for social distancing - but there are claims it's created 'chaos'
THE closure of The Hundred in Romsey town centre “has not worked” and has caused “chaos and confusion”, according to the town’s mayor. Janet Burnage said shutting the key route had led to other nearby roads becoming “clogged” with traffic.
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Do you remember Ikon and Diva? Are you one of the clubbers in our pictures?
IKON and Diva are nightclubs etched firmly - or perhaps even hazily - in the memories of local clubbers and nightlife lovers of the late 1990s and 2000s. When Leisure World opened its doors for the first time back in August, 1997, the promoters
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LETTER - Why is there Government money for some but not others?
SINCE the financial crisis in 2007, we have been led to believe that cuts and austerity were the only solutions. We have seen cuts to the police, cuts to libraries, cuts to youth centres and youth provision, cuts to council-subsidised bus routes
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UPDATED: Mother and child approached by man in two 'suspicious incidents'
UPDATE 12/3/21: Police have said they have identified the man and "no criminal offences have been committed." A MAN is reported as having behaved 'suspiciously' after two incidents of approaching a mother and child in Fareham. Fareham Police
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LETTER - London City is a commuter airport
In reply to Angela Cotton, March 4, she conveniently neglects to state that London City is essentially a commuter or business airport flying only to local airports, the farthest, according to its own website being either Chambery, central France or
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LETTER – Services to support people experiencing domestic abuse are limited in Southampton
AS WE celebrate international women’s day we need to remember that many women are subject to domestic abuse in their homes. It is estimated that 8,000 people in Southampton suffered domestic abuse last year and many of these crimes are unreported
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New Forest Show cancelled for second year running - to avoid bankrupting organisers
THE New Forest and Hampshire County Show has been cancelled for the second year running because of uncertainty surrounding the end of lockdown. The three-day event was due to have been held at the end of July but has been axed following a review
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Apprentice numbers drop in the city
THE number of apprenticeships started by people in Southampton has dropped to the lowest level since a Government shake-up of the system, figures show. HR body the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development says a national drop in new starts
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Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and more - the best and worst value Easter eggs in 2021
With Easter just around the corner, most of us will be starting to think about which Easter eggs to buy, for the kids, or for ourselves. Easter comes at the end of Holy Week and is the most important celebration in the Christian calender which
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Man claimed to have gun during park kidnap horror
A MAN kicked his victim in the face to stop her from screaming during a horrific kidnap ordeal. Jeremy Blake Simmons grabbed a 19-year-old woman from behind before dragging her into Leigh Road Park in Eastleigh, a court heard. 'Idiot moment
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Scout leader groomed 14-year-old schoolgirl before getting her pregnant
A SCOUT LEADER groomed a 14-year-old schoolgirl by giving her alcohol and taking her to hotels before finally getting her pregnant. Richard Crook who volunteered as a Scout leader started a sexual relationship with a teenage girl from Southampton
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Charity set to hold online baking event to raise money for young people
A HAMPSHIRE charity is set to hold a baking event to raise money for young people. Romsey based, Youth Options, are teaming up with the founder of Meg’s Cakeaway and positivity pod cast, The Posi Pod, for a special morning of baking, positivity
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Leader of New Forest District Council due in court
THE LEADER of a Hampshire council is due in court today accused of disregarding environmental regulations. Barry Rickman is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Friday. The 63-year-old leader of the New Forest District Council
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Campaigners condemn plan to demolish hotel designed by creator of Sherlock Holmes
ONE OF Britain's leading conservation groups is fighting plans to demolish most of a Hampshire hotel with links to a famous author. Proposals to replace the Lyndhurst Park Hotel with 79 apartments and three commercial units have sparked an objection
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Another Southampton school reports case of Covid-19
A SOUTHAMPTON school has recorded a case of Covid-19. Staff at Springhill Catholic Primary School in Milton Road say someone connected with Year 3 has tested positive for the virus. It follows a case of Covid-19 at Regents Park Community College
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Volunteers shortlisted for national award after rescue kitten becomes internet sensation
ANIMAL rescue volunteers from a Hampshire-based charity have been shortlisted for a national award after they rescued a tiny kitten who became an internet sensation. Abandoned by his mother, Winston weighed just 87g and it was touch and go whether
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I cycle around the New Forest every day, come rain or shine
CYCLING enthusiast Sam Ford has certainly made the most of his lockdown exercise, riding most days whatever the weather. He leaves home in Totton at the crack of dawn to make the most of his surroundings, on the edge of the stunning New Forest.
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Take a sneak peek inside a new nightclub set to open in Southampton this summer
A NEW nightclub is planning to open its doors in Southampton city centre this summer. Located in the site that was previously Junk nightclub on London Road, Trilogy will include two music rooms. Facebook: Trilogy Southampton
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Economy boost as county set to host ICC World Test Championship final
IT WILL BE one of the biggest sporting events in the world. And it could see cricket fans descend on Hampshire immediately after the country finally comes out of lockdown in the summer. The Ageas Bowl at West End will host the inaugural ICC
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Parking boss pleads guilty to flouting consumer protection legislation
A PARKING company boss has pleaded guilty to flouting consumer protection legislation. Alan Robert Naylor is due to appear at Southampton Crown Court. The director of EZEPARKING LTD previously pleaded guilty to breaches of consumer protection
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Covid showed us what getting married should be all about: Couple's intimate day was the perfect fit
THESE Hampshire newlyweds believe Covid actually did them a favour, showing them what getting married should be all about. With just four weeks to go, Kirsten and Chris Lucas from Blackfield had their wedding plans turned upside down. With