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Hasenhuttl: The pressure is on whether or not we beat Bournemouth
RALPH Hasenhuttl insists the pressure will be on him and his players, whether or not they beat Bournemouth in the FA Cup tomorrow. Saints have been on a wretched run in the Premier League, picking up just four points from a possible 36 available
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CONFIRMED: Royal Yacht Squadron signs deal to challenge for America's Cup
The Cowes-based Royal Yacht Squadron has confirmed it is to challenge the holders New Zealand for the America's Cup. Speculation mounted this week that a challenge had been offered by the prestigious Isle of Wight based club, soon after Team New
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'We’ve got to match their hard work' - Bournemouth captain Cook hails Saints 'such a good team'
BOURNEMOUTH captain Steve Cook described Saints as "such a good team", adding: "We've got to show them a lot of respect." Saints head along the south coast to take on Cherries at Vitality Stadium tomorrow, with both sides battling for a spot in
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Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram down for users
FACEBOOK Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram are down for users across the world. Many social media users are unable to login to the three apps, which is impacting users around the world. Down Detector, a website for apps, has shown issues
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Man in his 70's injured in attack with bottle whilst out walking in Southampton
A MAN in his 70's has been injured in an attack where he was hit over the head with a bottle. At around 12.15pm yesterday, the man was walking along West Park Road, Southampton when a woman approached him. The woman is then said to have hit
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Cabbies to keep an eye on community following vote on safeguarding plans
Councillors have approved plans that will see taxi drivers in Test Valley asked to keep an eye on vulnerable people on the streets. The licensing committee of Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) passed a proposal that makes it mandatory for all
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CCTV released after two men break into home and steal cash
CCTV images of two men have been released after a pair of criminals broke into a home and stole cash. Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary that took place on March 15 in New Milton. Two men broke into a home on Manor Road
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Manhunt launched following burglary
A MANHUNT has been launched following a burglary in a New Forest town. Two men broke into a house in Manor Road in New Milton stealing cash. The burglary happened between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on Monday when the occupants were at home. Police
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'We're confident we can cause an upset' - Woodgate insists Cherries are 'underdogs' against Saints
JONATHAN Woodgate insists Bournemouth will head into tomorrow's FA Cup quarter-final as underdogs against neighbours Saints, but added: "We're confident that we can cause an upset." Just 13 places separate the two clubs in the league pyramid, with
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Share pictures of your glorious Hampshire garden with us
AS lockdown forced many of us to spend much more time at home, a lot of people turned their attention to their gardens. We were unable to visit some gorgeous gardens in the past year, but we were able to admire our own. We want you to help
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Coronavirus: Two more deaths across Hampshire in 24 hours
TWO more patients with coronavirus have died in Hampshire in the last 24 hours. Figures from NHS England published this afternoon showed that two more patients with Covid-19 have died. This brings the county's total number of deaths to 1,871
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Popular Hampshire pie shop to become the county's only one table restaurant
A popular pie shop is set to become the county's only one-table restaurant. The Winchester Parchment Street business will swing open its doors in a couple of weeks. Co-owner Rob Litchfield has already been inundated with bookings for the solitary
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Today is Red Nose Day - fun activities and how to get involved from home
Today is Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. The unmissable annual broadcast is expected to be filled with plenty of tickling moments as well as a few tear-jerkers. Viewers can watch live on BBC One, the show will feature sketches, live performances
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London woman fined after her dog attacked a sheep in Hampshire
A WOMAN from London has been fined £500 after her dog attacked a sheep – in Alresford. Police received reports of an animal worrying livestock on February 18 at around 5.15pm. Officers were deployed to West Tisted Manor Estate, Soames Lane,
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Former Winchester prisoner to join Bear Grylls in Easter service
WHAT does Bear Grylls have in common with a former Winchester prisoner? Both will be speaking at an Easter Service this year, set to be streamed in 37,000 cells across the country. On Easter Day (April 4), the former inmate will tell his story
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Two more Southampton men charged with kidnap
TWO MORE Southampton men have been charged in connection with an alleged kidnap involving a handgun. Two men from the city appeared at court this morning following an incident in St Andrews Road, Southampton. Five men charged following
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Covid certificates could be introduced to allow fans to return to stadiums
Covid certificates are being considered to allow fans back into stadiums this summer, according to the Culture Secretary. Certificates proving you've had a negative test result or the coronavirus vaccine could be introduced to allow all sports
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'Inevitable': Wilko facing industrial action threat over pay dispute
Retail giant Wilko, which has two stores in Southampton, is being warned it faces possible industrial action in a dispute over sick pay. The GMB said a consultative ballot among thousands of its members showed a near 9-1 vote in favour of taking
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Former police officer who killed his lover has sentence for manslaughter INCREASED
A FORMER police officer who killed his long-term lover has had his prison sentence extended. Court of Appeal judges have ruled that Timothy Brehmer should be given a prison sentence of 13 years and six months’ imprisonment. Brehmer, 41 and
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The Southampton areas with the highest (and lowest) Covid-19 vaccine take-ups
More than a third of people in Southampton have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal. NHS data shows 76,358 people in city had received a vaccine jab by March 14 – equating to 37% of those aged 16 and over, according
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'This still feels like a Premier League team' - Hasenhuttl expecting 'difficult' Cherries challenge
RALPH Hasenhuttl is expecting a tough challenge from Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals, adding: "This still, for me, feels like a Premier League team." Cherries were relegated last season, after five years in the top flight. They currently
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Thieves steal and torch youth group's minibus
THIEVES who stole and torched a youth group's minibus have cost the club £5,000 following a raid. Commanding officer at Romsey Sea Cadets, Dave Luce, said a gang smashed windows to break into the cadets' unit on Southampton Road and snatched the
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Man jailed after two Southampton homes are burgled
A MAN has been jailed for 23 weeks after two burglaries in Southampton. Ryan Harvey, 25, of no fixed abode was jailed for 23 weeks after pleading guilty to the two burglaries. The first took place at a property on Derby Road between 11pm and
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Hampshire part of first areas selected for £5 billion gigabit broadband scheme
HAMPSHIRE has been named as one of the first areas benefit from the Government's £5billion gigabit broadband scheme - with work to start next year. As many as one million homes and businesses long plagued by sluggish broadband will be front of
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Timothy Brehmer: Sentence appeal verdict due to be handed down today
THE verdict on whether the sentence of killer former Dorset Police officer Timothy Brehmer will be reduced or extended will be handed down on Friday. Brehmer, 41, of Hordle, New Forest, appealed to have his sentence of ten years and six months
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Man arrested after being seen 'carrying machete' near Hampshire seafront
A MAN has been arrested after he was allegedly seen carrying a machete close to a seafront. The incident is said to have taken place near to Lee-on-the-Solent seafront late on Tuesday. An investigation has now been launched and is currently
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Carer jailed for defrauding elderly Hampshire woman
A CARER has been jailed for defrauding an elderly Hampshire woman. Susan Tyler, aged 59, was jailed for 40 weeks after pleading guilty of money laundering. Winchester Crown Court heard that during a search of an address at which Tyler resided
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Southampton hospital Covid patient numbers fall to 21 having been more than 300 at peak
THE number of patients with Covid-19 in beds at University Hospital Southampton has fallen to its lowest level for many months – with some wards returning to their normal use. As of yesterday afternoon there were just 21 Covid patients receiving
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Hampshire man jailed for three years after assaulting delivery driver
A HAMPSHIRE man has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison after he assaulted a delivery driver. John Garratt, 37, of Chichester Road, Copnor, was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent having previously denied
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How to get a Big Mac and fries for £1.99 every time at McDonald's
THANKS to this McDonald's money saving hack you can get a Big Mac and fries for just £1.99 every time. A Big Mac and medium fries usually costs £4.28 - all you need to do is spend an initial 59p to reap the endless rewards. First of all
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Two teenagers arrested after driver assaulted and car damaged using catapult
TWO teenagers have been arrested after a car was damaged and a driver assaulted with a catapult. Yesterday at around 8.15pm police responded to reports of damage being caused to a car and a driver being assaulted. The incident is said to have
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Car tax changes for 2021 - What they are and how they will affect you
DRIVERS could be facing some major changes to the taxes that they pay this year - here's everything you need to know: With proposals being tabled for a range of new schemes a lot of major changes to the taxes drivers have to pay could be coming
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City landmarks to join hundreds across the UK to be lit purple this weekend
Landmarks and buildings across the UK will be lit up in purple this weekend, including two in Southampton. Hundreds of buildings and landmarks throughout England and Wales will be lit in purple this weekend to celebrate the upcoming census and
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LISTED: Some of the Hampshire men jailed for attacking women
THESE are just some of the men who have been jailed in Hampshire for their attacks on women. Robert Gordon Rapist Robert Gordon is a man with a violent past who has committed more than 50 offences. As well as carrying out a rape in
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Name of university's new statue revealed– and it's not 'Greta Thunberg'
THE name of the Greta Thunberg statue set to be unveiled at Winchester University has been revealed. According to sculptor Christine Charlesworth, this will be the world’s first life-size sculpture of the Swedish climate activist. It will be
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E-scooter trial across city gets under way
SOUTHAMPTON residents have been encouraged to use e-scooters as a trial is now under way and will run until November. A total of 50 rental e-scooters are now available at five docking stations across the city. It comes as a seven-month trial
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PHOTOS: Saints v Bournemouth through the years
THEY may not be Saints' biggest south coast rivals, but there’s no doubt that competition runs high each time the two teams clash. Tension will almost certainly be palpable during tomorrow’s FA Cup tie as both sides will be searching for the win
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LETTER - Southampton council tax bill lands with a thump
Here we are again, another City of Southampton council tax bill lands on the doormat with a thump. And here we are, again, with the city council's annual smokescreen and mirrors presentation regarding the increase in the precept to fund adult social
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LETTER - Why are all toilets in Eastleigh shut?
I have taken my car for an MOT and walked into Eastleigh to collect shopping. The public toilets in the Swan Centre are closed and shops are refusing to let people use their facilities. What do Eastleigh Borough Council expect? People to use
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LETTER - The NHS is a cash cow and I would start by reducing bosses' pay
I HAVE heard all the arguments about the NHS staff and trust me I know where I am coming from. I worked as a nurse for 20 years. My pay was good, I managed to bring up my two boys and pay a mortgage. I agree times were not easy but we managed
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Barbecues banned to help protect New Forest from influx of summer visitors
BARBECUES and camp fires have been banned in the New Forest as part of an attempt to prevent a repeat of the “truly shocking” scenes witnessed last summer. Forestry England and other organisations have devised an action plan to help the area cope
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Councillor labels fly-tippers as 'scum' after they trash Southampton car park
SOUTHAMPTON residents have vented their anger at fly-tipping in a city park. Beds, paint, old clothes and even asbestos have all been dumped at Riverside Park car park. 'I'm angry but I am sad as well': Building waste dumped on river bank
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'Racism will be defeated': Rally to take place this weekend
AN EVENT to stamp out racism will be taking place this Saturday. Southampton-based activists will be coming together to send a "powerful message that racism will be defeated". During an online event, they will be fighting back against racism
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College teams up with university to improve regions skills offering to employers
A COLLEGE and a university are working together to improve the areas skills offering to employers. As part of an ongoing effort to strengthen higher and further education ties, Solent University and Eastleigh College have entered into a "reciprocal
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Cafe and restaurant's urged to apply for Pavement Licence as restrictions lifted
CAFE and restaurant owners across a Hampshire borough are being encouraged to apply for a "Pavement Licence". Eastleigh Borough Council has urged businesses to take advantage of the nationwide "Pavement Licence" scheme which was launched last year
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Fundraisers vow to Race for Life at home after events postponed due to pandemic
A POPULAR fundraising event is set to change slightly this year as determined supporters look to Race for Life at home. Organiser of Race for Life, Cancer Research UK, has been forced to postpone its events in Spring and Summer due to the pandemic
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Temporary mortuary set to be dismantled
A TEMPORARY mortuary set up in Hampshire is to be dismantled in the summer. The temporary morgue in Basingstoke will cease to operate by the end of June this year, it has been confirmed. The information was first revealed in official documents
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Hythe Ferry campaign has raised £12,000 - but more cash is needed
A CAMPAIGN to save the Hythe Ferry has already raised almost £12,000 - 20% of its target. Hundreds of people have supported a Crowdfunding page launched three weeks ago after Blue Funnel Ferries announced it had run out of money. Campaigners
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Historic Southampton building set to become new restaurant part of the Casa Brazil group
A HISTORIC Southampton building is to be transformed into a new restaurant. Ironside House, the former Chiquito restaurant and bar, at Ocean Village in Southampton has been sold by Savills to HSS Properties (Southampton) Ltd for an "undisclosed
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Southampton drug driver caught with no insurance is banned from roads
A SOUTHAMPTON man caught drug driving had no insurance policy in place. Barry Donald Kay was caught drug driving in a Mazda 2 on Milton Road, Southampton, on August 18 last year. The 52-year-old was found to have Benzoylecgonine - a breakdown
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Drink driver given £850 fine
A DRINK driver was stopped more than three times the legal limit. Christopher Oliver John Lane was caught driving a Volkswagen Passat on Rudd Lane in Braishfield. The 33-year-old of The Milburns, Timsbury gave a reading of 111 microgrammes
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Sailors hoping for Olympic glory with help of Hampshire company
A PAIR of Olympic sailing hopefuls have enlisted the support of a Hampshire business in their bid for the 2024 games. Megan Brickwood and Steph Orton – known as ‘Meg n Steph’ – have entered into a sponsorship partnership with yacht repair and refit
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Funding for Southampton City of Culture bid approved
PLANS for Southampton to become UK City of Culture 2025 have moved a step forward. Civic chiefs have approved the funding and support Southampton City Council will provide to the Southampton 2025 Trust if the city’s bid to be UK City of Culture
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Theatre set to reopen in May after receiving grant for PPE
A HAMPSHIRE theatre is set to re-open in May after receiving a £4,700 grant towards the cost of PPE. The theatre is the main facility at Hanger Farm Arts Centre in Totton, which has been closed for most of the last 12 months as a result of coronavirus
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My lockdown adventures on two wheels have led to me having two books published
TAKING up cycling in lockdown to scratch her adventure itch has led to having two children's books published for Louise Diffey. Louise goes out rain or shine on her beloved bike Bobby, always accompanied by two cuddly toys. The adventures of
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It was love over lockdown as newlyweds The Cooks defied Covid to tie the knot
FACE coverings couldn't mask the beaming smiles of their families as Sara and Darren Cook defied Covid to tie the knot. The couple enjoyed glorious weather for a garden party in a family garden, which followed their ceremony at Southampton Register
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LETTER - Saddened by the death of Murray Walker
IT WAS saddened to read that New Forest resident, Murray Walker, had died. I did not get around to meeting him. When I use to be the publicity officer for the then New Milton based, New Forest Marathon, he was someone I contacted and asked if
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LETTER - People should think seriously before they take action
I SOMETIMES wonder about the British public. I read that the MP Ms Caroline Nokes was recorded castigating the Met Police for imposing her party's policy on social distancing. Several hundred women protesting about the dreadful murder of one,