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'This is far from over': Southampton Airport responds after runway extension refused
SOUTHAMPTON Airport bosses say they are "very disappointed" after plans to extend the runway by 164m were refused. Eastleigh Local Area Committee voted five to three against the scheme, which will now be debated at a full Eastleigh Borough Council
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Southampton Airport runway expansion refused - as it happened
9:26pm The meeting has now concluded so we're going to shut down this blog. You can click here to read a full report
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Southampton Airport runway extension plans refused by councillors
PLANS to extend the runway at Southampton Airport have been refused by councillors. The decision was made by Eastleigh Local Area Committee voted five to three against the plans, meaning the recommendation to permit the expansion has not been passed
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Paedophile locked up for ten years for abusing child
A PAEDOPHILE has been locked up for ten years for a string of sex offences. Marc Daniel Ward, 29, has been jailed for a decade after previously admitting to abusing a child. Ward, formerly of Brewers Lane in Gosport, previously pleaded guilty
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Man ran into Southampton pizza takeaway with gun 'loaded and ready to fire'
A SOUTHAMPTON man stormed into a pizza restaurant armed with a handgun. Samuel Boylan walked into Pizza House on St Mary’s Street with a gun in his waistband which was “loaded and ready to fire”, a court heard. 'Do you want a bullet in
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Fly-tippers dump caravan in country lane
FLY-TIPPERS have dumped an entire caravan in a Hampshire country lane. A caravan has been abandoned off Hackleys Lane in East Wellow. It is believed to have been left there sometime on Thursday afternoon. Posting on social media, Cllr Nick
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'It is a tremendous privilege': New High Sheriff steps in
AS PART of a tradition dating back to Saxon times a new High Sheriff has been appointed for Hampshire. Phillip Sykes has been announced as the new High Sheriff for Hampshire. It is an independent non-political Royal appointment for a single year
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Cancer patients get tools to help rehab
CANCER patients at a Southampton hospital are being given new tools to speed up their recovery. Patients at University Hospital Southampton now have access to specially designed boards to help them with rehabilitation. The boards help them to
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Southampton's outdoor sport and leisure facilities reopening as restrictions lift
OUTDOOR sport and leisure facilities are set to reopen in Southampton as restrictions are lifted. The next step in the Government's roadmap will come into affect on Monday, allowing outdoor gatherings of either 6 people or two households. As
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Coronavirus: Three more deaths across county in 24 hours
THREE more patients with coronavirus have died in the last 24 hours. Figures from NHS England published this afternoon showed that three patients with Covid-19 have died. At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, three patients have died
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Man admits to spate of New Forest burglaries
A MAN has admitted to a spate of burglaries across the New Forest. Zachary Southern has pleaded guilty to committing a total of seven burglaries between December 2020 and January this year. The 27-year-old of no fixed address entered his pleas
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Disney Cruises are coming to Southampton this summer - here's when bookings open
DISNEY fans have the chance to be absorbed in a magical world on water this summer. Disney Cruise Line has announced a new UK staycation package for summer 2021 - and they will be sailing from Southampton. Departing on select dates from London
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Date confirmed for Saints' Wembley FA Cup clash with Leicester
SAINTS will face Leicester City in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday, April 18 at Wembley, it has been confirmed. Ralph Hasenhuttl's side booked their spot in the last four with a resounding 3-0 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday. That follows
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Woman accused of stealing miniature Christmas tree and shoes
A WOMAN is due at court accused of stealing a miniature Christmas tree and a pair of shoes. Eileen Hughes has been charged in connection with a spate of thefts across Hampshire. The 49-year-old is alleged to have stolen a miniature Christmas
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Ward-Prowse: Scoring for England a 'boyhood dream come true'
SAINTS skipper James Ward-Prowse described as a "boyhood dream come true" scoring his first goal for England. Ward-Prowse, lining up in midfield for Gareth Southgate's men at Wembley, turned home left-footed from a low Ben Chilwell cross in the
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National Express to resume coach services in the UK from Monday
National Express white coaches will return to UK roads from Monday following an 11-week suspension of services amid lockdown restrictions. The UK’s largest coach operator has promised customers more in 2020 ahead of the first departure, from Manchester
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Outraged leaders slam 'predatory' man after 11-year-old girl is sexually assaulted
PARENTS will be scared to let their children walk to school after a “predatory” man sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl on her way to class through a park, outraged community figures fear. The attack happened in Fryern Recreation Ground in Chandler
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Driver leaps out of cab as fire engulfs lorry
A LORRY driver escaped unhurt today as flames engulfed the front of his vehicle. The trucker was driving east along Southampton Road, Cadnam, just after 7am when the blaze broke out. He steered the vehicle into a lay-by on the opposite side of
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Isle of Wight Festival line-up unveiled - see who's playing this year
THE line-up for this year’s Isle of Wight Festival has been unveiled. Headline acts include Liam Gallagher on Friday, Snow Patrol and David Guetta on the Saturday with Duran Duran closing the festival on Sunday. This year’s event will take
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Driver clocked at 131mph - highest speed recorded by Hampshire police last year
A DRIVER caught speeding on the M27 was travelling at 131mph - the highest speed recorded by Hampshire police last year. The motorist was hurtling along the motorway at almost twice the speed limit when he was clocked by police near junction two
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How the response to Covid-19 has differed around the world - what we learned
This week marked one year since the UK first went into lockdown in response to the global coronavirus pandemic. Countries around the world have struggled to control the deadly virus which has claimed lives across the globe. Measures taken to
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You will need a Covid test to fly abroad - how much UK airlines are charging
While travelling is not allowed under coronavirus laws it is hope the UK travel ban could be lifted by mid-May if it is safe to do so. Travelling abroad is currently only allowed in certain circumstances, such as for work or study. Prime Minister
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Woman banned from keeping horses after starving horse found with no grass and contaminated water
A WOMAN has been banned from keeping horses after she left her starving horse on land with no grass and contaminated water. Jodie Lee Gearing was handed the disqualification by magistrates in Portsmouth, following a prosecution by the RSPCA.
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Man's body found in car on fire near Southampton
A road is taped off and a police investigation is underway following the discovery of a body. Hampshire Police patrols cars are blocking Shop Lane, in Bursledon, this afternoon. Emergency services were called at about 8pm last night to a report
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LETTER - Astonished Gareth Southgate wanted vaccine for England Euro squad
I WAS astonished to read in the newspapers that the England football team manager was advocating for Covid19 vaccination for the "whole of the Euro squad" for the forthcoming tournament. Doesn't he realise that people are still dying of this pandemic
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LETTER - City is committed to rebuilding Bitterne Leisure Centre
THE RECENT announcement that Southampton City Council is committed to rebuilding the current Bitterne Leisure centre and library is very welcome news. This is an opportunity to offer residents on the east of the city whether in Peartree, Bitterne
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LISTEN: Redmond discusses reports he could be set to play for Jamaica
NATHAN Redmond insists he has "not been contacted" about the possibility of representing Jamaica at international level. The versatile Saints attacker stole the headlines at the weekend with a brilliant brace to see off Bournemouth in the FA Cup
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LETTER - At home abortion law cannot be made permanent unopposed
MANY readers may not be aware that since last March, abortion clinics have been allowed to send women the pills needed for a medical abortion in the post, following a phone consultation. Thus, for nearly a year, thousands of women have been carrying
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LETTER - Bus pass scandal is sheer discrimination
WE KEEP hearing about equality. We keep hearing about discrimination. Why is it that if you live in Scotland you get your free bus pass at age 60? If you live in Wales you get your free bus pass at age 60. If you live in Ireland, yes
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LETTER - Why to we import mushrooms from Poland?
I CONCEDE that this country needs to import some produce which cannot be grown here because of our climate, such as pineapples, oranges, lemons, kiwifruit, mangoes etc. plus items when out of season here such as tomatoes. Recently two punnets of
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LETTER - Where has a lot of the wildlife gone in the New Forest?
I AM sure some of you will think, 'oh no not him again'. As a lot of you already know, I was born here in Burley and now an OAP, still living in the family home. My point this time is the change seen just in my life time. Where has a lot
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'I lost my mum': Prince Harry writes moving foreword to new book
HE WAS only 12 years old when his mother was killed in a car crash that shocked the world. Now Prince Harry has written the foreword to a new book which aims to help the children of key workers who have died during the pandemic. Hospital by
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I love my motor so much I drove it to Germany, round The Nurburgring and back
HAMPSHIRE petrolhead Daniel Dobson loves everything about his completely unique heavily-modified sports car. The car lover from Southampton, who watches Top Gear on repeat, owns a tuned BMW M4 F82. He told the Daily Echo: “It was my first dream
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This community garden provides colour, comfort and calm for all
IT'S a garden that brings the whole community together. The Healthy Haven garden, at the Waterside Medical Practice in Hythe, is the only garden in Hampshire attached to a doctor's surgery. Opened in May 2019 for the benefit of staff, patients
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Closure of two Southampton bank branches "very concerning"
COMMUNITY CHIEFS have expressed their disappointment at plans to shut two branches of a bank in Southampton. Yesterday, Santander announced it will shut 111 of its branches across the country, including two in Southampton. The Shirley High
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Cash boost for new community libraries after sites closed last year
A CASH boost is set to be provided to community groups as they look to set up Independent Community Libraries. Groups in Fair Oak and North Baddesley will receive a total of £18k in grants to help set up the libraries after eight County Council-run
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Southampton treatment centre will be 'on hand' this Easter bank holiday
A SOUTHAMPTON treatment centre have promised to be on hand over the Easter weekend. The team at Southampton Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) will be working this bank holiday weekend should should misfortune strike, such as minor illness and injury
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Stalking offences to hit record high in Hampshire this year, figures suggest
STALKING offences are set to hit a record high this year in Hampshire, figures suggest. Home Office data shows that the number of stalking offences recorded in the six months between April and September by Hampshire Constabulary, is already 64
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'We are always trying to improve': Police take steps to increase rape convictions
HAMPSHIRE POLICE have outlined the challenges they face when bringing rapists and sex offenders to justice. Rape is one of the most complex crimes with many difficulties gathering evidence, according to the force. These include consent issues
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Man jailed for public order offence
A HAMPSHIRE man has been jailed for a public order offence. Josh Albert Barnes has been jailed for 16 weeks. The 26-year-old, formerly of Cobbett Close in Swanmore was charged with intending to cause a woman harassment, alarm or distress.
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'No evidence' bus hit bridge says Bluestar after sacking sparks strike threats
A BUS company has said there is no evidence that buses are hitting a bridge after sacking a branch secretary, which has sparked the threat of strikes in the city. Declan Clune, a Southampton bus branch secretary for the RMT Union was dismissed
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Bus company extending services to serve new development in Hampshire village
A BUS company is set to extend its services to serve a new development. Eastleigh based bus company, Xelabus will be extending its services as of April 6 in order to serve the new Latitude development in Bursledon. The X4 service, which runs
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Hundreds demand speed cameras on road where four ponies were killed
MORE than 1,000 people have signed a petition calling for average speed cameras to be installed on a Hampshire road where four ponies were killed. The B3078 Roger Penny Way, one of the main routes across the New Forest, is among the worst roads
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Southampton specialist service is named national centre of excellence
A SOUTHAMPTON-based specialist regional service that sees more than 700 patients a year has been named a national centre of excellence. The service at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) is for patients with the immune condition lupus and was
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Cineworld 'could make cuts' after £2bn loss - and film-going may not recover until 2023
CINEWORLD could look at job cuts, rent negotiations and delaying refurbishment projects after announcing a £2.2billion loss, a commentator has said. The cinema chain – which operates Poole’s 16-screen multiplex at Tower Park – revealed a 3.01bn
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'30 years down the drain': Southampton car garage destroyed by flames
SOUTHAMPTON residents were woken by the sound of sirens and the smell of burning as a car garage was consumed by flames. Dozens of firefighters and police officers rushed to Everyway Solutions Body Shop in Redbridge yesterday morning following
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Southampton Airport runway D-day meeting lasts 14 hours - but no decision is made
CAMPAIGNERS called for "outrageous" plans to extend the runway at Southampton Airport to be refused at a meeting held to make a decision on the scheme. Discussions over plans to expand the runway at Southampton Airport will resume today. (March