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Man jailed after killing motorcyclist in hit and run crash
A MAN has been jailed after a hit and run crash that killed a Hampshire motorcyclist. Luke John, 26, of Woodley, Reading, was driving a silver Toyota Supra when the collision happened on the B3349 Reading Road, at the junction with Vicarage Lane
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Odiham's Foster looking to impress
ODIHAM racing driver Louis Foster is aiming to impress the Formula 1 paddock when he races in front of the biggest names in motorsport for the first time next month. Foster, 17, has won at every level from his early karting days to two seasons in
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Police arrest 17-year-old Totton boy on suspicion of burglary
POLICE have arrested a 17-year-old boy from Totton on suspicion of burglary after jumping over several fences today. The force was alerted to a quad bike that was stolen from Old Salisbury Lane, Awbridge, sometime between 10.30pm on Tuesday [March
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Jury asks for majority verdict in layby murder trial
THE jury in the trial of five men accused of being involved in the murder of a drugs supplier has asked for a majority verdict. The panel at Winchester Crown Court had been deliberating for close to three and half days when they asked Mrs Justice
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Red Funnel is expanding its Red Jet timetable - and reinstating its Quayconnect bus service
RED Funnel is expanding its Red Jet timetable - and reinstating its Quayconnect bus service - from April 12. The Red Jet service is returning to all-day coverage with 12 departures from each side of the Solent, Monday to Friday, and 11 departures
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Coronavirus: More than 90 positive cases across county in 24 hours
MORE than 90 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 94 more people have tested positive for the virus in a 24 hour period
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Coronavirus: One more death across county in 24 hours
ONE more patients with coronavirus has died in Hampshire in the last 24 hours. Figures from NHS England published this afternoon showed that one patients with Covid-19 has died. It brings the county's total to 1,896 deaths since the start of
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Arrests made and drugs seized in crackdown at Southampton train station
PATROLS have been taking place on the city's railways in a crackdown on drugs. Last Friday, officers joined forced with British Transport Police to tackle drug trafficking at Southampton Central train station. A total of 35 stop and searches
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Vokins to undergo further heart check as he recovers from COVID-19
SUNDERLAND boss Lee Johnson revealed Jake Vokins is being assessed following a “slight flicker” to his heart, as he recovers from contracting COVID-19. The young Saints full-back has been on loan at the Black Cats for the second half of the season
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Saints' FA Cup semi-final reportedly set to have 4,000 local spectators
SPECTATORS will reportedly be in attendance for Saints’ FA Cup semi-final showdown against Leicester at Wembley later this month. Sky Sports claim the last-four clash, set to take place at the home of English football on April 18 (6pm), will see
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Southampton man charged with intent to supply class A drugs
A MAN has been charged with drugs offences following the execution of a warrant in Southampton. Erni Lezi, 28, of Charlton Road, Southampton has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and acquire/use/possess criminal property
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London duo in their 20s charged with county lines drugs network in Hampshire
Two people from London have been charged with involvement in a county lines drugs network that channeled Class A drugs from the capital into north Hampshire. The duo, aged 22 and 21, have both been charged with being in supply of heroin and crack
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Lifeboat comes to rescue of girl with cystic fibrosis who fell ill on beach
A LIFEBOAT has comes to the rescue of a girl who fell ill on a secluded beach. At around 11.20pm last night a Cowes RNLI Lifeboat was launched to go to the aid of a 16-year-old girl. The girl had cystic fibrosis and had become ill on a secluded
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Sweet-toothed Bruce gets emergency vet treatment after wolfing down Easter eggs
A labradoodle had to be taken for emergency veterinary treatment after scoffing a dozen Cadbury Creme Eggs. Bruce also wolfed down several bars of dark chocolate in the early Easter feeding frenzy, which pet emergency experts Vets Now say could
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Launch of luxury voyages from Southampton drives busiest booking day in decade
THE LAUNCH of new luxury voyages from Southampton has driven busiest booking day in a decade for a cruise line. Cunard’s Summer at Sea voyages on board Queen Elizabeth, are setting sail from Southampton between July and October 2021. They comprise
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Stairwell in block of flats damaged after bin shed set on fire in Southampton
DAMAGE has been caused to a stairwell after a shed was set alight close to a block of flats in Southampton. Just before 11pm on Monday, a bin shed area close to a block of flats in Montague Avenue, Southampton was set on fire. The fire then
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Saharan dust creates 'weak' sun and hue across Hampshire skies
HAVE you wondered why the sun seems 'weak' and the sky has a strange hue this morning? Do not worry, you are not imagining it and you are not the only one. The strange hue and dull sun is due to Saharan dust spreading across the south of England
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Man threatened with knife before having cash stolen by three men in street
A MAN has been threatened with a knife before having cash stolen from him in a village street. At around 7.50pm on Tuesday, three men are said to have approached another man on Hound Road, at the junction of Osborne Close in Netley. They are
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Fitting rooms allowed to re-open when non-essential stores return on April 12
After a year of no fitting rooms, shoppers will be able to try before they buy once again when non-essential shops reopen on April 12. After more than a year of no fitting rooms, the Government has released new guidance for stores and shoppers
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Police probing Southampton armed gang fight issue new appeal for CCTV footage
POLICE have made a fresh appeal for CCTV footage following a fight involving men armed with knives, bats and machetes. Officers were called to a public order incident outside Orchard House in Orchard Lane, Southampton, just after 2pm on Monday.
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Adams: 'I just need to get the club level right and the rest will take care of itself'
GOALSCORER Che Adams admitted his delight after getting off the mark for Scotland before insisting: “I just need to get the club level right.” The Saints striker opened his international account as Steve Clarke’s side secured the first win of their
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MORE SPRIT MORE SOUL
Models Covered 5dr Small SUV (1.6 petrol, 1.6 Diesel) Introduction The second generation Kia Soul was a much-improved proposition, as it needed to be back in 2014 to avoid being left behind in a growing market sector for small Crossover models
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AN ELECTRIC ADVENTURE
The MINI take on battery-powered motoring certainly has its appeal. Jonathan Crouch checks out the MINI Electric. Ten Second Review It's natural that there should be a MINI Electric variant. This little Hatch, recently lightly updated, lends
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Lorry driver pleads guilty to causing crash which killed man
A LORRY driver has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving on a road near Winchester. Dean John Moffatt, 48, drove a MAN lorry into a parked Toyota Corolla car by the side of the southbound A34 at Bullington Cross, north of Winchester
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'This is a momentous point': Two fire services combine to create new organisation
TWO fire services bordering the Solent have combined to form a new organisation. The new Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) will work across 61 stations, keeping nearly two million people safe. Bosses say the new organisation
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Young people seen running in front of trains on Southampton railway line
YOUNG people have been spotted running across a railway in front of trains in Southampton. Yesterday evening police received reports of young people using catapults against trains at Redbridge Railway Station. The group were later found on
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Man caught by officers on bicycles and arrested in Southampton after car chase
A MAN has been arrested after a car chase in Southampton. Yesterday at around 4pm, police patrolling the area around Lordshill District Centre spotted a car being driven by "a person of interest". The car is then said to have sped off before
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Three people reported for summons after Covid rules flouted at gender reveal party
THREE people have been reported for summons after a group of over 25 people gathered for a gender reveal party. On March 21, police broke up a gender reveal party of over 25 people that was in breach of coronavirus restrictions near Portchester
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Rise in catalytic converter thefts across Hampshire borough
RESIDENTS have been warned about a rise in catalytic converter thefts in a Hampshire borough. On Tuesday, police notified residents about the spate of thefts of catalytic converters across Eastleigh and Hedge End. They are now advising vehicle
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Man arrested for suspected drug offences after warrant executed at city property
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drug offences after a warrant was executed at a Southampton property. Yesterday, police executed a search warrant at an address in Charlton Road, Shirley. Cash and drugs are said to have been seized
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LETTER: Future of Eastleigh will be at risk is airport is developed
The possible closure of Southampton Airport following the decision of the Eastleigh Local Area Committee begs the question as to the fixture use of what will be the largest brown field site in the area. If a golf course is a green field site then
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She came to Southampton for love – but he clearly didn't feel the same
HE was the physician who did not mend a heart but broke it. "All I want now for my happiness is my sweet Jeannie," Thomas Johnstone rhapsodised after their first meeting when he had attended her fever ridden mother. "Oh but I seriously feel
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LETTER - If we can't know reasons for past how can we predict future?
BACK in Medieval times, around 1300 to 1500 or so, the surface temperature was as warm or perhaps even warmer than it is today. But then sometime around the year 1600 the earth cooled and went into what is called the ' Little Ice Age'. This was
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Firefighter's act of kindness after joining frontline medics in intensive care unit
A FIREFIGHTER has been praised for his kind-hearted actions after joining frontline medics in the intensive care unit at University Hospital Southampton. Crew Manager Bob Patton is one of 27 Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) staff who have
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Darth Vader, Dame Judi Dench and the cast of Red Dwarf are in your celebrity snaps
DARTH Vader of Star Wars fame, M from James Bond and the cast of Red Dwarf. Stars from all three of these celebrated screen franchises appear in our celebrity snaps this week. Dame Judi Dench, David Prowse, Chris, Barrie, Robert Llewellyn and
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LETTER - Why Southampton needs ambitious walking and cycling schemes
SOUTHAMPTON is a city of heart. The Covid-19 pandemic has really highlighted that. People have stepped up to run errands for neighbours, to collect and distribute food for people who need it, or to put up rainbows in their windows to add some
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Woman charged with drink driving dies
A HAMPSHIRE woman charged with drink driving more than three times the limit has died, a court was told. Rebecca Whitlock-Neill was charged with drink driving after being stopped driving a Vauxhall Astra on Station Road, Park Gate, magistrates
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'Absolutely overwhelming': Youth group given thousands for new minibus after old one is torched
A ROMSEY youth group has collected in more than £4,000 for a new minibus after thieves stole and torched the club's vehicle following a raid. Commanding officer at Romsey Sea Cadets, Dave Luce, said a gang smashed windows to break into the cadets
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The seven Southampton areas that have recorded fewer than three Covid cases in a week
THESE are the areas of Southampton that have recorded fewer than three Covid cases in the space of a week, according to Public Health England. The latest data, which covers the seven days to March 25, shows that seven districts have been placed
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Car parks at beauty spot could close to ward off 'hugely detrimental' dog walkers
CAR parks at a local beauty spot could be shut to ward off "hugely detrimental" dog walkers. A letter seen by the Echo has revealed plans to reduce the number of parking spots at Farley Mount near Winchester. It states that some car parks will
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Fear that huge development is on way as golf club calls in property contractors
COULD a major scheme to convert South Winchester Golf Club into homes be on its way? Residents and campaigners believe it could be after seeing "mystery contractors" on the land over the past few weeks. This comes after the city council's recent
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Coronavirus: No deaths across Hampshire for second day in a row
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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Five reviews of the New Forest we think are rather harsh
THIS Easter weekend, after lockdown restriction were eased on Monday, hundreds of people are expected to head to the New Forest to enjoy a step out into nature for the first time in months. Yet, although the popular forest brings in hundreds of
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Staff to take on ownership of Hampshire-based London Camera Exchange
THE Hampshire company behind England’s largest chain of independent photographic shops is to be owned by its staff after 65 years as a family business. London Camera Exchange, headquartered in Winchester, planned to make the move to employee ownership
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Firm offers free summer cruises from Southampton for key workers
Key workers are being offered free cruises in recognition of their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. Sailing from Southampton, Royal Caribbean announced that 999 rooms will be allocated to personnel from the emergency services, NHS, social
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County Lines dealers who took pictures with champagne and counting cash are jailed
A PAIR of drug dealers who flaunted their earnings by taking pictures with expensive bottles of champagne and counting cash have been jailed for more than seven years. Shibhu Sultan, 24, and Neermal Nanjilal, 23, were spotted on August 23, 2018
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IN PICTURES: How the Bargate lions were installed in the city
THE Southampton Bargate lions have been returned to their former glory. For 278 years they stood watch over the city, and now Southampton's Bargate lions are back on their plinths with a facelift following restoration to how they looked in 1743.
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'I’ve been waiting for this for ten years': Resident joy as parking permit approved
A Southampton man who staged a one man protest by parking in front of his local councillor’s house, has described the planned introduction of resident parking permits as “brilliant news.” Tony Rumsey, 59, of Coxford Drove, claimed residents were
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Civic chiefs say they're 'not prepared to tolerate' Covid breaches
CIVIC chiefs said they are not prepared to tolerate breaches of Coronavirus rules. City leaders have urged residents to continue to follow the rules as the country emerges from the pandemic. It comes as Southampton restaurant Cattle Steakhouse
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Further 29 Hampshire schools report coronavirus cases in the last ten days
A TOTAL of 29 Hampshire schools have recorded at least one Covid-19 case in the past ten days. According to Hampshire County Council's list, 29 schools have reported cases since March 22. This list only covers schools under the remit of the
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Hampshire man given domestic violence court order
A HAMPSHIRE man has been given a court order for domestic violence. Ryan Franklin Smith has been given a 28 day domestic violence protection order. The 31-year-old of Fleming Avenue in North Baddesley must not communicate either directly or
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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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Winchester man who attacked woman ordered to take part in Building Better Relationships programme
A WINCHESTER man must do unpaid work after being convicted of attacking a woman. Timothy Paul Adams, 56, of Bridge Street, denied assaulting Laura Sentance on August 9 last year. But Adams was convicted after a trial at Basingstoke Magistrates
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Man filmed repeatedly beating, kicking, standing and throwing small dog
A HAMPSHIRE man who repeatedly beat, kicked and threw a small dog has admitted animal cruelty. Andrew Robert Ide, 23, of Waterloo Road, Havant was seen mistreating a small terrier-type dog named Roxy. A series of filmed clips were shared with
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New arrivals in Hampshire: your lockdown newborn babies
TAKE a look at another darling group of newborn babies! Parents face unique struggles and joys bringing up a newborn in a pandemic, and here they have shared their photos and stories. All these tiny tots came into the world at Southampton's