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Three-vehicle pile-up blocks Hampshire bypass
A THREE-VEHICLE pile-up is blocking a Hampshire bypass. A three-vehicle collision is partially blocking the A326 Marchwood bypass near to Staplewood Lane. The incident happened on southbound carriageway earlier this evening. Motorists are
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Southampton car garage completely destroyed by fire seen across city
A SOUTHAMPTON business has been completely destroyed by a fire that was seen across the city. Dozens of firefighters and police officers rushed to Everyway Solutions Body Shop in Redbridge on Wednesday morning following reports of a fire. Emergency
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Girl, 11, sexually assaulted as she walks to school
POLICE are hunting a man who sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl. The incident took place in Fryern Recreation Ground, Chandler's Ford, on Monday between 8.10am and 8.30am. The girl was walking to school when she saw a man sat on a bench
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Coronavirus: No deaths across Hampshire in last 24 hours
NO further coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Hampshire in the last 24 hours. Figures from NHS England published this afternoon showed that no more patients with Covid-19 have died. The county's total number of deaths remains at 1,875
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Royal Mail scam leaves victim penniless - what they want you to know
An actor has taken to Twitter to warn others of a Royal Mail scam which saw her bank account wiped clean by fraudsters. Emmeline Hartley, 28, warned other social media users in a tweet which has gone viral as others shared their support. The
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'Her attitude was appalling': Teenager facing £800 fine after illegal house party
A HAMPSHIRE woman is facing an £800 fine following an illegal house party. Police received reports of a potential breach of Covid-19 regulations at an address in Durley Crescent, Totton. Officers arrived to find a gathering of 20 adults, some
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Saints dumped out of FA Youth Cup by Burton
SAINTS' hopes of FA Youth Cup glory were dashed after a surprise 1-0 home defeat to Burton Albion. The only goal of the contest came in the 62nd minute through Ben McLean, as Saints under-18s were edged out at St Mary's. Ramello Mitchell and
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'Banksy'-style artwork appears at community food pantry
A NEW Banksy-style mural has appeared on a community building in Winchester. The artwork appeared on the Community Food Pantry at Unit 12, in Winnall, on Monday to the surprise of volunteers. It is the second piece of work that artist Hendog
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Pompey academy manager candidate pulls out of race – to join Saints instead
MIKEY Harris has pulled out of the running to become Portsmouth's new academy manager, instead opting to take a role with Saints' under-18s. Portsmouth News report Harris had applied for the Fratton Park vacancy earlier this month, and had "attended
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Danjuma reportedly on the radar of Saints and Brighton
BOURNEMOUTH star Arnaut Danjuma is “on the radar” of Saints and Brighton, according to Football League World. The media outlet claims the Premier League pair have an eye on the Dutch winger, who has impressed in the Dorset club’s bid for promotion
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Southampton car workshop fire: Here's everything we know so far
THIS morning dozens of firefighters and police officers rushed to a fire at a Southampton car garage. The garage is on Old Redbridge Road and an exclusion zone has been set up. LIVE: roads closed as firefighters deal with car workshop
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John Lewis closing eight stores including Hampshire branch
JOHN Lewis is to shut eight more stores – including a Hampshire branch – in a move which will put 1,465 jobs at risk. The department store retailer told staff on Wednesday morning that it would not reopen the stores after lockdown measures lift
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Hampshire John Lewis set to shut down with 93 jobs at risk
Basingstoke's John Lewis shop will not be reopening after lockdown with 93 jobs now at risk, The Gazette can report. The Basingstoke store is one of eight proposed for closure by the John Lewis partnership, as it seeks to rebalance its store estate
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Jankewitz will 'come back stronger' after Old Trafford red card - as he gets set to take on England under-21s
BOSS Ralph Hasenhuttl insisted Alex Jankewitz would “come back stronger” from his red card setback at Manchester United last month – as he heads into Euro 2021 action with Switzerland under-21s tomorrow. The 19-year-old was infamously sent off against
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Stockport continue promotion charge by crushing Eastleigh
HARRY Cardwell’s second goal in three games and Will Collar’s rocket helped fire National League promotion hopefuls Stockport County comfortably past Eastleigh 3-0 at Edgeley Park. The hosts would dominate throughout and started brightly. Ash Palmer
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Vestergaard admits links to big clubs are 'a pat on the back'
DEFENDER Jannik Vestergaard insisted being linked with big clubs was “always a pat on the back” but said his full focus remained with Saints. The Danish centre-back has been in stellar form for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men this season, playing 21 times
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Traffic chaos in Southampton as fire crews battle blaze at gateway to city
A HUGE blaze at the western gateway to Southampton is causing traffic chaos across the city. Roads near the Nissan garage beside the Redbridge roundabout are closed and traffic on the nearby M271 has also been affected. Diversions have been
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'It was love at first dance': Couple celebrate 70 years together
A HAMPSHIRE couple is set to celebrate 70 years of marriage this week. Gus and Beryl Webb, from North Baddesley, will be marking their platinum anniversary on Friday (March 26) after they tied the knot at Romsey Abbey in 1951. The couple first
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As it happened: roads closed as firefighters deal with car workshop fire in Southampton
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You can apply for Love Island 2021 through your Tinder app - how to get noticed
ITV has partnered with Tinder to find new singles ahead of a new series this summer. A new series of Love Island will be airing on our television screens later this year and the iconic dating show is currently looking for contestants. ITV
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3 new symptoms that could be a sign of coronavirus, according to new research
Three new symptoms could be a sign of coronavirus, according to new research. Hearing loss and other auditory problems may be linked to Covid, according to researchers from The University of Manchester and Manchester Biomedical Research Centre
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10 valid reasons to travel from next week without risk of £5,000 fines
A ban on leaving the United Kingdom without a reasonable excuse could be coming into force from Monday. Brits wanting to travel abroad without a valid reason face four-figure fines from next week. The legislation for restrictions over the coming
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'Please avoid the area': Southampton road closed due to car garage fire
A SOUTHAMPTON road has been closed while emergency services tackle a blaze. Police have set up an exclusion zone on Old Redbridge Road this morning due to a fire at a car garage on the street. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services are on the
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UK’s first oyster restoration hatchery opens in Hampshire
THE UK’s first oyster restoration hatchery has been opened in Hampshire, which aims to provide a million oysters a year. The University of Portsmouth and the Blue Marine Foundation (Blue) have launched the project in Langstone Harbour, next to
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Friends of missing missing Southampton woman urge police to ‘prioritise’ search
FRIENDS of a Southampton woman missing in the US Virgin Islands have called for authorities there to “prioritise the investigation” into her disappearance. Former air hostess Sarm Heslop, 41, has not been seen since March 8, when she vanished
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How the King of England got stuck in a castle window
HE was the King of England who became stuck in a window at Carisbrook Castle while attempting to make good his escape. Charles I, defeated in the Civil War, surrendered in May 1646 and was held under house arrest at Hampton Court Palace while Parliament
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Designer clothing, drugs and cash seized in police operation in Southampton
FOUR MEN have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following a stop and search in Southampton. Four men have been arrested after officers carried out a stop and search in Granville Street. Three men aged 25, 43 and 32, all from Southampton
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LETTER - We should cap airport passenger numbers at two million
THE OFFICERS' decision to recommend approving the airport's planning application despite 'unacceptable' noise levels doesn't make sense. The planning report says the application should be refused without 'adequate mitigation' but then fails to
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Two ferry services struggling to survive could be thrown a financial lifeline
TWO Hampshire ferry services could be thrown a financial lifeline after a traumatic year that has left them struggling to survive. Hampshire County Council has agreed to give grant aid to the Hythe and Gosport ferries - but only if other local
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LETTER - The runway extension is for quieter planes using less fuel
As a retired teacher, I find it highly amusing to read the claim by Katherine Barbour on behalf of Southampton Green Party that low-flying aircraft will harm the education of pupils at Bitterne Park Secondary and St Denys Primary schools. Really
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Probe into crash which left motorcyclist injured continues
AN INVESTIGATION into a serious traffic collision which left a motorcyclist injured is ongoing. A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital following a collision with a Vauxhall Corsa. The male rider of a Lexmoto had been travelling westbound on
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Probe into stabbing which left man seriously injured goes on
A STABBING which left a man seriously injured continues to be investigated. A 30-year-old man was found lying on the ground in Kingsbury Road having been stabbed. He was rushed to hospital and two teens from Southampton were later arrested.
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Southampton man must pay more than £2,000 for dumping builder's bag in road
A MAN who dumped a builders' grab bag in a road and who failed to turn up at court must pay more than £2,000 in fines and costs. Lucasz Dabrowski dumped a bag of building waste on the carriageway of Crofton Road in Portsmouth. He was charged
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City gallery to host new works of art
A SOUTHAMPTON gallery will be displaying a new exhibition featuring work by some of the world’s most famous artists. Southampton’s City Art Gallery will be showing works of art by the likes of Monet and Gainsborough this spring. It comes as
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'This is a massive decision': D-Day looms for airport runway plans
AFTER a year and a half of consultations a final decision on plans to expand the runway at Southampton Airport will be taken tomorrow. Civic chiefs in Eastleigh will have to decide whether to approve proposals to expand the runway by 164m(538ft)
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Man found dead at Hampshire home less than 12 hours after being released on bail
A MAN killed himself less than twelve hours after being released from police custody, an inquest has heard. Stuart Rees died after he was released by police in the early hours of the morning. The 51-year-old, from Hamble-Le-Rice, had been released
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Man, 52, died at home following methadone overdose, inquest hears
A SOUTHAMPTON man died at home following a methadone overdose, an inquest heard. Mark Julian Davies, 52, was found at his Bernard Street flat on October 10. His mother had attended the property after becoming concerned for his welfare.
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The areas of Southampton that could be underwater by 2050
SOUTHAMPTON and much of the surrounding area could be submerged underwater in less than 30 years, according to a climate change study. Large parts of the city could be flooded, and the coastline completely changed if research by Climate Central
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Anger as working conditions in Hampshire supermarket make social distancing 'almost impossible'
SUPERMARKET staff have expressed their frustration over working conditions as new rules make social distancing "almost impossible under the circumstances". Workers at Sainsbury's Hedge End have told of their concerns as new working hours and rules
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Wessex Cancer Trust's flagship fundraiser to return to New Forest this year
WESSEX Cancer Trust’s flagship fundraising event, Walk for Hope, returns to Burley Park in the New Forest in September, and the charity is looking for 400 walkers to step out and raise vital funds for local people living with cancer. You can do
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LETTER - Runway extension will make Southampton an international, world wide destination
ONCE again our Labour council have left us in no doubt that they really are naive when it comes to major business decisions. They celebrated the good news that the Conservative Government has granted Southampton and The Solent Free Port status.
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LETTER - Planning chiefs should hang head in shame if they approve runway extension
PLANNING officers at Eastleigh council should hang their heads in shame for recommending that the Eastleigh Local Area Committee approves expansion at Southampton Airport when it meets on March 25th. The proposals will damage the environment, blight
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'Our lives will never be the same': Tributes for 'beautiful, sassy and kind-hearted' Southampton man
TRIBUTES have been paid to a “sassy, beautiful and kind-hearted” man, who was well-loved within the community. Sam Parkinson, a "well-loved" veteran, tattoo artist and security guard, passed away on March 19, and his family and friends have since
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Southampton among best places to turn a hobby into a money-making business
SOUTHAMPTON has been named as one of the best places in the UK for remote workers to turn a hobby into a business. It came third in a study of the places where residents were best-placed to transform a lockdown pastime into a successful “side hustle
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'Unprecedented pressure': Almost 2,000 patients waiting more than three months for medical tests
ALMOST 2,000 patients in Hampshire have been waiting more than three months for medical tests at hospitals across the county at the end of January, figures have revealed. As the NHS continues to battle a backlog caused by the coronavirus pandemic
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Club set to raise funds for new community lottery that will support good causes
A HAMPSHIRE club is set to raise funds for a new community lottery that will help support "good causes". The Rotary Club of Fareham raises money to help many charities and community groups locally and internationally. The club sets out to fundraise
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Fears raised that heart patients could miss vital treatment due to 'sharp drop' in admissions
A "SHARP drop" in heart failure admissions has raised fears that thousands of patients could miss out on treatment. A drop in hospital admissions among heart failure patients in the south east during the first wave of the pandemic could mean that