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Djenepo: 'We are in the same boat as every team'
MOUSSA Djenepo insists Saints will remain "positive" despite their recent struggles, adding how they are "in the same boat as every team" battling to avoid relegation. Goals from Lewis Dunk and Leandro Trossard rendered Che Adams's volley insignificant
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Easter Bank Holiday: What will 'stay local' mean in Hampshire as restrictions ease?
THE Government’s 'Stay Home' message is set to change in two weeks’ time, but what will the new rules look like? As England gradually eases out of lockdown, cautiously following the Prime Ministers four-stage roadmap, the 'stay home' message will
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Parking company boss fined for flouting consumer rights
A PARKING company boss has appeared in court for flouting consumer rights. Alan Robert Naylor stood in the dock at Southampton Crown Court today. The director of the local cruise and airport parking provider EZEPARKING Ltd had previously pleaded
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Almost 130 new Covid cases in Hampshire
ALMOST 130 new coronavirus 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, 127 more people have tested positive for the virus in a
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Another Covid-related death recorded in Hampshire
ANOTHER coronavirus death has been recorded in Hampshire in the last 24 hours. Figures from NHS England published this afternoon showed that a patient at Solent NHS Trust has died with coronavirus. No other Hampshire-based trusts have seen
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WATCH: Strictly judge serves customers at Southampton KFC
YOU'VE seen him on your televisions, judging celebrities on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing - but how about serving you chicken at Southampton's KFC? Well, for some fast-food customers, they got the shock of a lifetime when Craig Revel Horwood passed
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Council boss who broke environmental laws avoids code of conduct probe
A HAMPSHIRE council boss who admitted breaking environmental laws will not be investigated under the authority's code of conduct rules. The leader of New Forest District Council, Cllr Barry Rickman, appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court last
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Mr Men superfan from Hampshire becomes first to own special anniversary coin
A Mr Men and Little Miss superfan has become the first person to own a new coin from the Royal Mint celebrating 50 years of the beloved children’s book series. Hampshire's Michelle Martinez, 48, who owns more than 2,000 items of Mr Men memorabilia
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Three teenagers arrested after car stolen in New Forest
THREE teenagers have been arrested by police investigating the theft of a car. Officers say access was gained to a property in Oak Road, New Milton, and a silver-coloured Chrysler was stolen. The vehicle was found in Schubert Road, Basingstoke
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Police probe examining 15,000 hospital death certificates
Police investigating the deaths of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital are examining 15,000 death certificates as part of the probe. An independent police investigation was launched into the Hampshire hospital after a probe found that hundreds
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Olly Murs announces Chewton Glen concert in New Milton will be rescheduled
POP star and The Voice judge Olly Murs has announced that his upcoming performance at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa has been rescheduled. As part of his 25-date UK tour, Olly was due to perform at the New Milton hotel on July 13, but now the date has
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Southampton man who sparked city bomb scare and tried to make homemade gun is jailed
A SOUTHAMPTON man who sparked a bomb scare, and tried to make a homemade gun, has been jailed. Pascal Knorr-Gulde admitted to having explosives that "could blow off someone's hand", a court heard. In June last year the 48-year-old caused chaos
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New UK laws could restrict forms of protest - and hand police greater powers
New ligislation may may see more power handed to police to restrict peaceful demonstrations in the UK in order to "safely manage protests". As part of the new Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, the Government has said it wishes to "prevent
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REVEALED: Statue of Greta Thunberg set to be unveiled at Hampshire university
THIS is the first look at a statue set to be unveiled at a Hampshire university later this month. Christine Charlesworth is the artist behind this sculpture of Greta Thunberg that will be erected at Winchester University. Greta propelled into
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Tottenham reportedly 'considering a move' for Vestergaard
TOTTENHAM Hotspur are "considering a move" for Saints star Jannik Vestergaard, according to a report in the Mirror. Vestergaard has played a key role for Saints this season, scoring three goals in 21 appearances. The Dane has been linked with
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The Southampton and Hampshire areas with the highest Covid rates and cases
THESE are the areas of Southampton and Hampshire that have recorded the highest amount of Covid cases according to the latest Government figures. It’s been almost 10 weeks since the latest lockdown was introduced on January 5, and cases have dropped
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Work begins to rip down Hampshire pub (with homes set to replace it)
WORK is underway to tear down a Hampshire pub and replace it with eco-friendly housing. The Players in Totton is being ripped down and replaced with new houses. Demolition teams have been working at the site in Water Lane. It comes after
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NHS waiting lists at record high amid Covid crisis - your rights explained
People in need of medical treatment are facing record high waiting lists as a result of the coronavirus pandemic with hospitals in stretched to the limit. Figures from NHS England show 4.59 million people were waiting to start treatment at the
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McDonald's is giving away free hot drinks and discounted Grand Big Macs today
McDonald’s is offering customers the chance to grab The Grand Big Mac for just £1.99 today across the UK. Not only that, but if you’re more of an early bird, the fast food giant is also giving away a free McCafé hot drink with every Bacon Roll
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5 employment law changes coming next month - from sick pay to minimum wage
A number of changes to employment laws are being made in England and Wales next month. Changes are being made to certain laws next month affecting both workers and employers, from minimum wage to statutory sick pay. Here’s everything you need
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Local brewery turns to customers to aid Covid survival plan
IT STARTED out as small business venture between friends back in 1997. But now Itchen Valley Brewery, which is known across Hampshire and beyond, is in need of help. The Alresford-based company is turning to its customers to help raise around
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LETTER - £350m Brexit cash should cover NHS pay rise
GOVERNMENT are claiming that they cannot afford to pay our NHS nurses more than 1% (which is less than inflation). Maybe I can help them. Mr Johnson claimed that we would get a Brexit bonus of £350 million a week for the NHS. That should cover
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LETTER - Politicians will be relieved Piers Morgan has left Good Morning Britain
PIERS Morgan had some good points he has been correct on the coronavirus and how dangerous it is but his interviewing technique where he brow beats the person, he is interviewing, often not allowing the person to answer was always was going to lead
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LETTER - Tax payers out of pocket for superfluous Brexit lorry park
How nice it is to travel along the A31 at the national speed limit again, after the unnecessary 30mph tail-gating of the last seven weeks. I'm sure the Hampshire Local Resilience Forum is pleased to release us from our shackles quite so quickly,
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LETTER - Bus and cycle lanes in Southampton were disaster all round
THEY say attack is the best form of defence, a maxim which Labour Councillor John Savage obviously agrees with. His letter complaining about Royston Smith MP was a typical Labour missive, aiming to confuse the reader about the recent debacle of
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LETTER - E-scooters should not be allowed on Southampton Common
I understand that e-scooters are to be allowed on The Common. Under the bylaws motorised vehicles are not allowed on The Common. It is all very well saying that the e-scooters can only go on certain paths, not diverge, and not exceed a certain
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LETTER -The noise in Millbrook and Redbridge in Southampton is unbearable
WHEN I hear about people complain about an extra runway or a runway extension at airports reference the noise and pollution from fumes, it makes me wonder how we can stand living on Redbridge Road, Millbrook Road and the Millbrook and Redbridge roundabout
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Calls for council leader to resign after breaking environmental laws
A NEW Forest party chairman has called for the leader of a Hampshire council to resign after he was convicted of disregarding environmental regulations at a scrapyard. On Friday, March 12, New Forest District Council leader, Barry Rickman, 63,
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'I'm going to kill you': Driver punched in ‘frenzied’ attack by pedestrian
A MAN repeatedly punched a motorist in the head during a “frenzied” random attack. Alex Leigh punched a man in the head and face before uttering the threat “I am going to kill you”, a court heard. Prosecution barrister, Kate Parker, told how
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Seafront cafe and visitor centre wins top award
A SEAFRONT cafe that provides panoramic views of the Solent has won a top award. The Lookout at Lepe has received one of the 2021 Civic Trust Awards, with judges saying it provides a "beautiful, harmonious connection between land and sea”.
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Staff at Hampshire office take over 4 million steps to support young people
STAFF at a Hampshire office have completed over 4 million steps in a month to help support young people. Employee's at Utilita's head office in Chandler's Ford have been taking part in the 'Future Steps' fundraiser, challenging them to take 10,000
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Plans unveiled to convert old church into homes
PLANS have been submitted to convert an old church hall into three new homes in a Hampshire village. On February 19, an application was submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council to convert Bursledon Congregational Church on School Road, Bursledon,
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Drug driver banned for a year
A DRUG driver caught in Winchester has received a 12-month ban. Stuart Anthony James Abbotts was in a 59-reg VW Golf when stopped by the police on St Cross Road on August 13 last year. Tested for cannabis his reading was 6.9ug/l when the legal
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New nautical-themed micropub pushes for licence
A NEW nautical-themed micropub in Romsey could open its beer garden to customers for 11 hours under fresh plans. A planning application to revamp the empty 8 Market Place into the Cocky Anchor was approved by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) in
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Further concerns over 2,500 homes scheme
QUESTIONS have been raised about a new 2,500 home development in a Hampshire borough. At an Eastleigh Borough Council audit and resources committee meeting on Tuesday, concerns were raised about the validity of the council’s authority to self deliver
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Bridge replacement on course
PLANS to build a new bridge over a former railway line in the New Forest have taken another step forward. Hampshire County Council, which has approved proposals to replace an existing bridge on the busy A35 Lyndhurst to Christchurch road, has appointed
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Countryside charity attracts new trustees
A HAMPSHIRE countryside charity has appointed four new trustees to join its 118 strong team. CPRE Hampshire, a charity that campaigns to “promote, enhance and protect” the countryside announced the new appointments on Thursday. This comes after
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Guard of honour for much-loved former Folland Sports stewardess who loved to sing and dance
A GUARD of honour saw a much-loved former stewardess at Follands Sports & Social Club off on her final journey. The streets of Hamble were lined with dozens of socially distanced well-wishers as the family of Joy Garner set off for her funeral.
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Get ready to enjoy live music in the great outdoors this summer with Park Proms
If you’re looking for fabulous things to do this summer, then look no further then Park Proms. Enjoy live music once again in the great outdoors with your loved ones! This is the event that we’ve all been waiting for - an unmissable experience
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Young carers urged to seek vital support
YOUNG carers across Hampshire are being urged to seek vital support. Ahead of Young Carers’ Action Day on March 16, Hampshire County Council is urging all young carers in the county to get in touch. Young carers are aged between five and 16 and
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PHOTOS: The colours and creatures of spring around Hampshire
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Coronavirus: One year since first positive case confirmed in Southampton
TODAY marks one year since the first coronavirus cases was recorded in Southampton. On March 15 last year, the first positive case of Covid-19 was tested in Southampton. Figures were published by Public Health England at 9am on March 15, 2020
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Life-saving check ups for Southampton residents missed by thousands last year
MOST people with potentially life threatening mental illnesses in Southampton missed crucial health checks last year, data has shown. Those with conditions like schizophrenia, psychosis or personality disorders are likely to die up to 20 years
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'Safety must come first': Group gives its verdict on New Forest Show decision
A GROUP representing thousands of farmers, landowners and rural businesses has described the cancellation of the New Forest Show as "sad but understandable". The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has reacted to the news that the three-day
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Hampshire food group works with colleges to inspire next generation of chefs
A HAMPSHIRE food group has worked with a trio of colleges across the county to inspire the next generation of chefs. Hampshire Fare CIC, has helped three colleges deliver a series of talks about the benefits of a career in hospitality. These