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Saints striker Adams nets his first goal for Scotland in World Cup qualifier
SAINTS striker Che Adams opened his international account as Scotland secured the first win of their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign, with a convincing 4-0 victory over the Faroe Islands. Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn fired the home side
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Part of Hampshire motorway blocked following crash
PART of a Hampshire motorway is blocked following a crash. Lane one of the M27 jas been blocked and delays are building following an accident this evening. #M27 Eastbound - Lane 1 BLOCKED between J8/A3024 #Bursledon and J9/A27 #ParkGate
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Lane block causes delays after crash on M27
A CRASH has blocked a lane of a Hampshire motorway causing delays. Lane 3 on the Eastbound M27 was closed off after an incident between Junction 5 for Eastleigh and Junction 4 for the M3 slip-road. Traffic is building, and police are on the
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Council apologises as tower block bins left unemptied
SOUTHAMPTON City Council has issued an apology today as "many" communal bins in tower blocks in the west of the city were left unemptied this morning. This is due to a vehicle breakdown and the council has said they are aiming to make the collection
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Two classes in Southampton primary school sent home after Covid outbreak
Two classes from a Southampton primary school were sent home today following a confirmed case of Covid-19. Staff at Foundry Lane Primary School in Shirley confirmed that a pupil had tested positive and as a result two year 2 classes had been asked
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FA figures reveal Saints' spending on agents' fees
SAINTS spent just more than £6.8million on intermediary and agents’ fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1 2021, new data released by the Football Association shows. The figure of £6,804,154 is down just more than £96,000 on the amount of
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Committee chair leaves role and group after Southampton Airport decison
THE chair of the committee that last week rejected plans to expand the runway at Southampton Airport has stepped down. Cllr Tina Campbell has stepped down from the Liberal Democrats group in Eastleigh and from her role as cabinet member for social
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'I hope she's at peace now' - coroner finds Ella, 22, overdosed
THE parents of a 22-year-old who accidentally overdosed "hope she's at peace now", after an assistant coroner said support networks attempting to help her had "broken down" under the strain of Covid-19. An inquest into the death of Ella Gabriella
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Ward-Prowse out of England clash as 'fitness precaution'
MIDFIELDER James Ward-Prowse has returned to Saints as a “fitness precaution” and will not feature in England’s World Cup qualifier against Poland tonight. The Saints skipper featured in both of the Three Lions’ victories over San Marino and Albania
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Coronavirus: More than 60 new cases recorded across Hampshire in 24 hours
MORE than 60 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 61 more people have tested positive for the virus in a 24 hour period
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Cancelled: Alresford Watercress Festival won't go ahead for second year
ALRESFORD Watercress Festival has been cancelled for the second year running. The popular event usually attracts more than 10,000 people to the market town every May to celebrate the famous local crop. But today the organisers have issued a
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Southampton restaurant loses licence after Covid breach
A SOUTHAMPTON restaurant has been stripped of its licence following a breach of Covid-19 regulations. Cattle Steakhouse at Hanover Buildings has had its licence revoked after people were found "drinking " at the site on January 24, while the country
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Southampton's Bargate lions return to the city
FOR 278 years they stood watch over the city. Now, Southampton's Bargate lions will be back on their plinths with a facelift following restoration to how they looked in 1743. For many years the lions have been a dull black, but detailed forensic
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'Criminals have never had it so good': Shadow Home Secretary warns in visit to Southampton
THE SHADOW Home Secretary launched a protest in Southampton today, claiming that criminals in the UK have “never had it so good” under the Conservative government. A van, with a screen claiming violent crime had increased, and suspects charged
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Driver critically injured as car hits house and parked vehicle
A MOTORIST was taken to hospital in a critical condition after his car crashed into a parked vehicle and hit the side of a house. The incident, which involved a Land Rover Freelander, occurred in Winchester Way, Totton, just before 10pm yesterday
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Driver arrested after cyclist was seriously hurt in crash is released by police
A DRIVER arrested after a cyclist suffered serious injuries in a collision has been released by police. The Renault Clio driver was detained on suspicion of motoring offences following a collision with a cyclist on the B3081 near the turning to
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Mother to stand trial accused of murdering new-born son
A MOTHER is to stand trial accused of the murder of her new-born baby son. Silipa Keresi, from Hythe, Hampshire, is accused in connection with the death of Maliki Keresi, who died within 24 hours of being born on March 4 or 5 2020. His body
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Elyounoussi registers 'fantastic' assist in World Cup qualifier
SAINTS winger Mohamed Elyounoussi was the architect for Norway to overcome Montenegro 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. The 26-year-old, on loan at Scottish giants Celtic, drove into the box before cutting the ball back for striker Alexander
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Manchester City reportedly readying 'concrete move' for Danny Ings
MANCHESTER City are readying a “concrete” move for Saints striker Danny Ings, according to Football Insider. The media outlet claims the Citizens will be in contact with Saints over a potential deal for the England international, whose current contract
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'Violence will not be tolerated' at Southampton's Kill the Bill protest, say police
VIOLENCE will not be tolerated at a 'Kill the Bill' protest in Southampton, say police. There must be a balance between the rights of protestors and those of local residents and businesses, according to a Hampshire police chief. Activists will
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Dangerous parking in the New Forest could block access to emergency vehicles
POLICE tackling dangerous parking in the New Forest have urged motorists to act responsibly over the Easter weekend. Officers joined Forestry England for patrols in the Burley area and found vehicles obstructing gateways. A spokesman for New
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'Extinct in the wild' antelope born at Hampshire zoo
An animal that is so endangered it is "extinct in the wild" has been born at Hampshire's Marwell Zoo. The zoo is celebrating the birth of a scimitar-horned oryx calf named Freya. Born to Christina and Tenzi the one-month-old calf is said to
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Mystery surrounds death of woman after police find body
MYSTERY surrounds the death of a Winchester woman. Police located Margaret Macfarlane, 87, at her St Clement Street cottage on August 24 2020. An inquest heard that officers were responding to the call of someone concerned for the welfare of
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Parking changes for town set to come into force from next month
CAR parking charges that have been scrapped since December are set to resume next month across Test Valley, it has been confirmed. Since Boxing Day Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) suspended parking fees in all of its car parks after health secretary
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Deliveroo is delivering emergency Easter eggs to your door in time for weekend
If you haven’t had chance to pop to the shops ahead of Easter Bank Holiday weekend, Deliveroo has your back. The delivery service is selling a great range of Easter eggs, customers can order Easter eggs starting at £3 from a number of local shops
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Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and more - UK supermarkets warn shoppers ahead of Easter
UK Supermarket giants have moved to warn customers ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons confirming they will be closed on Easter Sunday. A spokesperson for Morrisons has confirmed all stores across England and
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7 emerging scams in the UK Brits should be more concerned about, experts warn
As Brits continue to be targeted for their financial details, personal finance experts Ocean Finance have warned of the seven types of scams you should be more worried about. This week, unsuspecting victims have found themselves fall victim to
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Aldi launches £15 per week meal plan for kids during the Easter holidays
Aldi is launching a brand new Easter meal plan for kids as free schools meal vouchers were announced for children over the Easter holidays. The meal plan will cost £15 and includes three meals per day for five days per week - working out at just
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City restaurant which breached lockdown rules to find out licence fate this morning
UPDATE: Report on decision can be found here. A SOUTHAMPTON restaurant which breached of Covid-19 rules will this morning learn its fate as councillors debate whether the eatery should have its licence pulled. A number of people were found
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When The Vikings pillaged on Southampton's ice
SOME readers will no doubt have fond memories of attending the ice rink in Southampton to enjoy skating or watching hockey. Despite being one of the lesser well-known sports ice hockey has enjoyed a passionate following over a number of years,
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Leading comics help raise thousands for Hampshire hospices with virtual gig
NAOMI House & Jacksplace's first virtual comedy night in saw nearly 500 guests raise more than £3,500 for the hospices. The trial event aimed to spread some much-needed cheer during the third lockdown as well as raising much-needed funds. The
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'Prolific' author returns to college to enlighten current students about writing
A "PROLIFIC" author has returned to college to give students an insight into the writing process. On March 16, Barton Peveril Sixth Form College in Eastleigh welcomed back former student, David Nicholls to talk to students about his career, his
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AIRPORT PLANS: Details of meeting that will make final decision on runway are revealed
DETAILS of a meeting to decide whether to expand the runway at Southampton Airport have been unveiled. Councillors in Eastleigh will be asked to make the final decision on plans to expand the runway at Southampton Airport during a full council meeting
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New app launched to teach families about county's history through guided tours
A NEW app has launched to bring family walks around Hampshire’s towns and cities to life. With gatherings of up to six and two households now permitted to meet up outside, Ordnance Survey has launched its new Secret Stories app. The app offers
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New electric bike scheme launched for businesses in and around Southampton
A NEW scheme has launched in Southampton and Eastleigh which will see a fleet of electric cargo bikes made available. The Realising Innovative Deliveries in Southampton and Eastleigh (RIDES) scheme has now launched making cargo bikes available
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'Shameful': Company boss who sexually assaulted drunk teen spared jail
A HAMPSHIRE businessman who sexually assaulted a drunken teenager has been spared an immediate jail term. Clive Wilkes, who runs his own building firm, touched the girl's thigh, kissed her legs and 'interfered' with her dress. Southampton Crown
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Starbucks' first UK franchise partner on course for 100 stores – and it's based in Southampton
A SOUTHAMPTON business that was Starbucks’ first UK franchisee has opened its 80th coffee shop in eight years and is on course to reach 100. Southampton-based 23.5 Degrees plans to have 300 stores by 2027. Its franchised stores locally include
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Drug driver caught under the influence of cannabis is banned from roads
A DRUG driver caught behind the wheel while under the influence of cannabis has been banned from the roads. Joshua Ward was caught drug driving in a Volkswagen Caddy van on Christchurch Road in New Milton, New Forest, on October 4 last year.
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Statue of ‘inspirational’ Greta Thunberg criticised as ‘vanity project’
A controversial life-sized bronze sculpture of environmental activist Greta Thunberg has been branded a “vanity project” after it was unveiled by a university. The statue of the “inspirational” Swedish climate change protester has been created
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Dozens of emergency cancer cases in Southampton recorded last year
DOZENS of cancer patients were admitted to hospitals as emergency cases in Southampton last summer, figures show. Public Health England data shows 43 people with newly identified tumours were admitted to hospital inpatient wards as an emergency
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Sixties soul legend to appear as The Concorde Club emerges from lockdown
A SIXTIES soul legend and headline favourite is returning to The Concorde as the Eastleigh club unveils its bumper post lockdown programme, writes Duncan Eaton. And it be will be very much a family affair when the legendary Georgie Fame steps on
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'Get Hampshire back to work!' New Echo campaign launched to help city businesses
Get Hampshire Back to Work! That's the message in a new Daily Echo campaign to help business recover from the pandemic and people return to the jobs market. Throughout the last, unprecedented 12 months, we have been running our Local Love campaigns
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Drug driver told he could be facing prison sentence
A SOUTHAMPTON man could be facing a prison sentence after he was caught drug driving in Winchester. Marcin Grzegorz Roszczyk, 41, of Wordsworth Road, Shirley, was in a 58-reg Mazda 6 when stopped by officers on Chilbolton Avenue on September 6
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Top marks across the board for first set of NHS apprentices at town college
A SET of NHS apprentices at a Hampshire college have finished with top marks across the board. The first group of University Hospital Southampton patient service administrators to complete their apprenticeships with Eastleigh College have all gained
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Union demands 'new deal' for Amazon workers in Southampton (as whistle-blowing hotline launched)
A UNION is demanding that Amazon workers in Southampton should be given a “new deal”, as campaigners offer staff access to a whistle-blowing hotline. The digital giant is being urged to recognise trade unions and share more of its wealth with its
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Man broke court order by contacting women
A MAN who broke a court order by contacting two woman has been handed a community order. Melih Comar, 30, from a property in Gascoigne Lane, Ropley, near Alresford, emailed Charlotte Heffernan and sent a whatsapp message to Sarah Fraser, both when
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Winchester company director banned for drink driving
A COMPANY director has been banned from the road for drink driving. Adrian Mediratta was three times the legal limit in a 68-reg Mercedes when stopped by the police on the M3 near Basingstoke on February 18. Mediratta, 48, of Southgate Street
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Southampton lottery winners join fellow county millionaires in bird box project
TWO Southampton National Lottery winners have teamed up with other county millionaires to give a boost to their local wildlife. Geoff, 69, and Judith Coombes, 67, who won £1 million in 2016, along with six other lottery winners to build bird nesting