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Hasenhuttl: 'Self-critical' Bednarek is 'one of our best defensive fighters'
RALPH Hasenhuttl hailed the improvement of defender Jan Bednarek, describing him as a "firefighter who really does everything to protect his own goal". The 24-year-old is one of just two players, alongside James Ward-Prowse, to have started in each
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Huge car meet busted by police with 45 people facing fines
A huge car meet up in Basingstoke on Saturday has been busted by police with more than 45 people facing fines. But shamelessly, some of the 100 vehicles involved fled the scene before officers could speak to them. According to Basingstoke police
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Busy level crossing set to close as improvement work takes place on railway
RAIL passengers are being advised to plan ahead as a busy level crossing is set to close for improvement work. Over two weekends in April, the level crossing on the A337 near Brockenhurst Station will be closed to allow worn-out tracks to be replaced
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WATCH: Statue of Greta Thunberg is officially unveiled at university
THE controversial bronze sculpture of Greta Thunberg has been installed and unveiled at Winchester University. Entitled Make a Difference, it is believed to be the world’s first life-sized statue of the Swedish climate change activist. Since
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Two Hampshire venues to host Strictly Come Dancing tours later this year
TWO Hampshire venues have been named as part of Strictly Come Dancing tours that will take place later this year, it has been announced. The Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals tour, which had originally been scheduled to open on May 7, will
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Coronavirus: More than 80 positive cases across county in 24 hours
MORE than 80 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Hampshire in 24 hours. Public Health England figures - as recorded on the Government website at 4.48pm today - show that 88 more people have tested positive for the virus in a 24 hour period
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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 patients with Covid-19 have died. The county's total remains at 1,896 deaths since the start
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Police clarify charges against six arrested for machete gang fight
POLICE have today clarified the arrests of six men following a gang fight in Southampton. As previously reported, officers were called to an incident outside Orchard House, Orchard Lane in Holyrood Estate at around 2pm on Monday afternoon.
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Saints handed new April date for Spurs trip
SAINTS' trip to Tottenham Hotspur has been rearranged. The two clubs were due to face each other on March 20, but the game had to be moved due to Saints' FA Cup quarter-final with Bournemouth on the same day. But a new date has been found for
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Eighth man charged in connection with alleged kidnapping in Southampton
AN eighth man has been charged in connection with an alleged kidnapping in Southampton. Edison Hoxha, aged 26 years, of no fixed abode, has been charged with kidnap. This comes after police responded to reports of an aggravated burglary at
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Minamino on target as Japan crush Mongolia 14-0 in qualifier
SAINTS loanee Takumi Minamino set Japan on their way to a thumping 14-0 win over Mongolia in their latest World Cup qualifier. Minamino, currently at St Mary's from Liverpool until the end of the season, struck in the 13th minute to get the ball
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Marks and Spencer shares Easter update with customers ahead of Easter weekend
Marks and Spencer has moved to warn customers ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The retail giant will remain open ahead of the weekend of festivities to help keep shoppers stocked up on sweet treats this Easter. But the British retailer
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Martin Lewis warns thousands they will miss out on £5,000 from tomorrow
Martin Lewis has warned thousands of low-income households they could miss out on a £5,000 Green Homes Grant which will be scrapped this week. The voucher scheme for people to upgrade their homes ends tomorrow and while current applications will
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Disney+ reveal cast for Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars show to start filming in April
Disney+ has announced the cast for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars spin-off series. Filming for the latest Star Wars offering from the streaming giant will begin filming in April with Ewan McGregor reprising his famous role. McGregor
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Drivers over the age of 70 could be banned from driving at night under new plans
Drivers over the age of 70 with poor health could be banned from driving at night under new plans according to a report in The Sunday Times. Proposals being discussed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) would also mean older drivers
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Architect who designed county's vaccination centres gets Covid jab from daughter
AN architect who designed four large-scale vaccination centres in Hampshire has received his Covid-19 jab from his own daughter. Mark Maffey, who designed vaccination centres across the county recently returned to the Oakley Road centre in Southampton
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Appeal launched to find jewellery stolen from house of woman in her 90s
AN APPEAL has been launched to locate items of jewellery that were stolen last week. At some time between 4pm on Friday and 2pm on Saturday, jewellery was stolen from a house in Boarhunt. The owner, a woman in her 90s, was not at home when
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Man pleads guilty to drug offences after drugs and cash seized in Southampton
A MAN has pleaded guilty to drug offences after a stop and search in Southampton. Ahmed Haji, 25, of Anglesea Terrace, Southampton pleaded guilty to drug offences at Southampton Magistrates Court on March 24. He had been charged with two counts
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10 fined for Covid breach after police bust house party
TEN people have fined after police raided an alcohol-fuelled house party. Police were called to reports of a house party at around 10pm on March 27 on Gregson Avenue, Gosport. On arrival, officers were confronted with a number of individuals
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These are the nine areas of Southampton with the highest Covid rates
THESE are the nine areas of Southampton which have all recorded the highest Covid infection rates in the city, according to the Government's interactive map. The Public Health England data shows that those areas all have infection rates of between
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Southampton driver banned for breaking speed limit 66 times
A prolific speeder has been banned from driving for three years after admitting breaking the speed limit 66 times. Hampshire police said Cristian Mustafa, of Bitterne Road West, Southampton, had been caught speeding by cameras an “unprecedented
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Southampton poaching suspect detained after police chase
TWO men have been detained by police after they were chased for allegedly catapulting pheasants and poaching fish in Test Valley. A 19-year-old man from Southampton and a 19-year-old man from Totton were both detained and reported for summons following
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Man charged with attempted murder after crossbow attack
A HAMPSHIRE man has been charged with attempted murder after a man reported being strangled and having a crossbow fired at him. Officers were called to Hook just after 5pm yesterday to reports of a 55-year-old man having a crossbow fired at him
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Emergency carriageway repairs taking place on city centre junction for two days
EMERGENCY carriageway repairs are taking place on a city centre junction. Over today and tomorrow, works will be taking place on the junction of High Street and Bernard Street, Southampton. This is said to be for emergency carriageway repairs
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Discover the very best of Hampshire and Dorset with Ordnance Survey
We are all dreaming about where our next adventure will be, especially as many of us will be staying closer to home in 2021. Great Britain offers an abundance of stunning landscapes from towering mountains, to glistening beaches, there are also
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READER LETTER: Councillors should consider the future when making a decision on Southampton Airport
IN SEPTEMBER 2020 Airbus announced plans for the world’s first zero emissions aircraft using hydrogen as the power source and by December the EcoPulse™ hybrid aircraft demonstrator had passed its design review with the aim of becoming widespread in
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Councillor 'resigns' from ruling Tory group - but leader says he was expelled
A HAMPSHIRE council has been rocked by a bitter dispute between the leader and a fellow member of the ruling Tory group. Cllr Geoff Fazackarley issued a statement saying he had resigned from the Conservative group on Fareham Borough Council and
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US Moderna Covid vaccine expected to be rolled out in the UK in April
Oliver Dowden has confirmed that the UK expects its first shipment of a new coronavirus vaccine to arrive next month. Despite challenges in international supplies, the Moderna vaccine – which is 92 per cent effective against Covid-19 – is still
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Lorry spotted on M27 found to be almost 90% too heavy
POLICE have stopped another overweight lorry that was causing a potential hazard on Hampshire's roads. A vehicle travelling along the M27 near Southampton was found to be nearly 90% heavier than it should have been. It follows a series of other
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Cyclist fighting for life and Clio driver arrested after serious crash
A CYCLIST is fighting for life and a driver has been arrested following a serious crash. Police were called at around 8.30pm last night to a report of a collision involving a silver Renault Clio and a cyclist on the B3081 near to the turning to
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Mystery around plane crash 70 years ago is solved
RECENT investigations have solved a mystery plane crash that occurred 70 years ago near Fisher’s Pond, Colden Common. It was long thought to involve a German fighter with wreckage still lying at the bottom of the pond, writes Barry Shurlock. But
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Pensioners stage musical tribute to Dame Vera Lynn
PENSIONERS at a Hampshire care home staged a tribute to Dame Vera Lynn on what would have been her 104th birthday. People living at the Woodpeckers complex in Brockenhurst sang some of her most famous songs as well as sharing memories of life during
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Almost 1,000 sign petition calling for toll bridge staff to be retained
MORE than 940 people have signed a petition calling for staff at a Hampshire toll bridge to be retained. Motorists are charged £1 return for using a narrow bridge over the waterway that separates most of Eling from the oldest part of the village
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Digital device in town centre will display different advert every ten seconds
PLANS for a digital device that will display a different advertisement every ten seconds have been given the go-ahead. Alight Media lodged an appeal after New Forest District Council rejected an application relating a site at Commercial Road, Totton
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Southampton restaurant could have licence suspended after Covid breach
A SOUTHAMPTON restaurant could have its licence suspended following a breach of Covid-19 rules. A number of people were found “drinking” at the Cattle Steakhouse in Hanover Buildings on January 24, 2021 while the country was in lockdown, it has
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Pharmacy gives out over 20,000 vaccinations across South Coast since January
A PHARMACY has given out more than 20,000 Covid-19 vaccinations across the South Coast since January. Husband and wife, Mitesh and Bhavini Patel are the owners of Boyatt Pharmacy, which has been operating from St Peter's Church in Boyatt Wood,
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'Kill the Bill' protesters to rally at Guildhall Square in Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON activists will rally together to protest proposed legislation. Crowds are set to flock to Guildhall Square this week in protest against legislation deemed “draconian” and an assault on freedom of speech. Campaigners and individuals
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IN THE COURTS: 12 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates’ Court... ADAM GALLAGHER, 34, of Mansel Court, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink driving and driving without insurance. Disqualified for 12 months and fined £120. Ordered to pay £34 victim
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Work begins on creating new parishes in town to give residents more control
WORK has now got underway on creating two new councils in a town centre. Two new councils are in the process of being created in central Eastleigh after a Community Governance Review (CGR) indicated that householders are strongly in-favour of more
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More than £23k raised in memory of 'kind, intelligent and loving' man
A HAMPSHIRE woman is campaigning for change following the death of her "passionate, kind, loving and very intelligent" brother. More than £23,000 has been raised in memory of Harrison De George as his sister has launched a campaign to help others
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Police praised after gang of men armed with machetes seen fighting
SOUTHAMPTON'S police have been praised after a gang of men armed with knives, bats and machetes were seen fighting. Police were called to an incident outside Orchard House, Orchard Lane in Holyrood Estate at around 2pm yesterday afternoon.
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The Hampshire firm saving the planet one delicious cup of tea at a time
THIS environmentally friendly New Forest firm are surely everyone's cup of tea. New Forest Tea Company produce premium tea that won't cost us the earth. The family firm, based in Lyndhurst, specialises in premium leaf, home compostable teabags
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MP launches petition after plans to extend Southampton Airport's runway refused
AN MP has launched a petition after plans to extend Southampton Airport's runway were refused. On Friday, Eastleigh Local Area Committee voted against granting planning permission for an extension of the runway at Southampton Airport. Because
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HEALTH: the ingenious new pill to cure internal ills
WITH less invasive treatments like key hole surgery well established, it is only natural that methods of investigating disease are developed which are less labour intensive, less painful and which disrupt the person’s daily life to a lesser degree.
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Family-friendly Hampshire businesses honoured in virtual awards ceremony
AFTER an exciting virtual award ceremony, 17 local businesses can now declare themselves the best family-friendly places to visit and suppliers to use, thanks to 10,000 votes from families across Hampshire. Katherine Antrobus, Editor of Little
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Planning chiefs approve proposal to replace 'noisy' depot and move lorries to new site
PLANS to axe a "noisy" council depot and move the lorries to a new site seven miles away have taken a major step forward. New Forest District Council (NFDC) has given itself planning permission to build a replacement facility at the northern end
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Have your say on how to tackle crime in Hampshire
HAMPSHIRE residents have the chance to influence how crime is tackled across the county. There is now less than a month to register to vote for the next Police and Crime Commissioner. Election day is fast approaching and set for Thursday, May
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College student’s essay on creativity in science wins national competition
A COLLEGE student has won a national competition for her essay on creativity in science. First year at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College, Lucy Kelly has won the Oxford Scientist Schools Competition which is led by the University of Oxford.
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Applicant withdraws proposal to put caravan on land due to be redeveloped
A PROPOSAL to place a caravan on a plot of land that is due to be redeveloped has been withdrawn by the applicant. The New Forest National Park Authority is no longer studying a proposal relating to The Bungalow at Pilley Street, Pilley. A
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We can help businesses to tackle climate change, NatWest boss tells Daily Echo
BUSINESSES have a huge amount on their plate with the pandemic and Brexit, so climate change may not be at the top of their priority list, the chief executive of NatWest has told the Daily Echo. Alison Rose was taking part in a Zoom call with regional
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Police cordon off estate after gang armed with knives, bats and machetes seen fighting
A SOUTHAMPTON estate has been cordoned off after a gang of men armed with knives, bats and machetes were seen fighting. Police were called to an incident outside Orchard House, Orchard Lane in Holyrood Estate at around 2pm this afternoon. Officers
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Woman appears in court charged with murdering baby boy
A WOMAN charged with murdering a baby found dead in woodlands near Southampton has today appeared in court. Silipa Keresi, from Pylewell Road, Hythe, is accused of murdering a baby boy. She was previously arrested in March 2020 after a dog
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AGONY ADVICE: Counsellor and columnist Fiona Caine answers more reader dilemmas
[STANDFIRST] Columnist and trained counsellor Fiona Caine answers another set of reader dilemmas. SO WORRIED ABOUT EXPLAINING MY SCARS I am going through a real battle within myself, and I wonder if perhaps you would be able to give me some