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Police called to 'altercation' outside Post Office in Southampton
A MAN has been arrested for multiple offences after an altercation outside a post office in Southampton. The incident took place this morning. A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at 11.21 this morning (Saturday
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Lidl and Aldi middle aisles: Biggest bargains available from Sunday, April 25
Two of the UK's 'big six' supermarkets Aldi and Lidl have revealed a range of products hitting the middle aisles of their stores this weekend for customers searching for a bargain. From items to keep the kids entertained to bathroom essentials
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Major UK supermarkets issue urgent recalls on cheese, meat and fruit items
UK supermarkets are issuing warning to customers over the possible health risk from items they have bought including Sainsbury's, Aldi, Tesco, Morrisons and Asda. Nut allergies, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some
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Amber warning issued for wildfires across Hampshire
HAMPSHIRE fire service has issued an Amber warning for wildfires across the county this weekend, as temperatures are set to soar. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) put out the warning yesterday evening, warning people to be careful with
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Drivers warned over car insurance change starting from next week
Drivers across the UK are being warned of a change to their car insurance starting from the end of April. The move could make your cover invalid if you don’t know about the new change. Measures put in place to protect drivers amid the coronavirus
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On-loan Long has returned to Saints for treatment on groin injury
CHERRIES boss Jonathan Woodgate revealed striker Shane Long has returned to parent club Saints for treatment but stressed: “We just need him back as quick as possible.” The Republic of Ireland international has been plagued with a groin issue in
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PHOTOS: Remember Homelands festival twenty years ago? Were you pictured there?
WINCHESTER was invaded by 50,000 clubbers heading for Homelands almost twenty years ago. The annual dance music festival returned to Cheesefoot Head, hosting the cream of the nation's DJs at the Matterley Estate for a huge all-night party.
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Lawrie: Supporters are more important to football than owners or their money
I THINK as we said only last week, big things could be happening with Saints, going into the FA Cup semi-final and our league position more or less safe. But suddenly, we’re out of the cup after losing to Leicester and even the manager and the players
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Staff to don pink for charity fundraiser this weekend
TESCO staff at stores across Southampton will be in the pink this weekend as they raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Tesco Turns Pink is an annual event which aims to save lives by funding vital research into more than 200 different types of cancer
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How safe is your favourite eatery (some are cleaner than others)
NEW food hygiene ratings for eateries and food retailers across Hampshire have been published by the Food Standards Agency. Listed below are the latest findings of environmental health staff employed by local authorities across Hampshire, including
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Girl, 11, took knives to school because she was afraid of being raped
SOUTHAMPTON police have issued a warning about an online hoax after a schoolgirl brought knives to her classes because she was afraid of being raped. An online hoax has been trending on social media referring to April 24 being "National Rape Day
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'Dangerous': Concerned parents reveal their worries after wheels 'fall off' school bus
HAMPSHIRE parents have branded a school bus "dangerous" after wheels "fell off" the vehicle on the way to pick up their children. On Tuesday afternoon, April 20, a Xelabus vehicle on route to Swanmore College has two wheels "fall off the bus" according
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'They are iconic': Landmark trees overlooking beach to be chopped down
THEY have been a popular feature of Lepe Country Park for more years than many people can remember. A group of oak trees standing near the edge of cliffs overlooking the Solent have become one of the best-known landmarks in the area. Some of
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Woman accused of making up 'fictitious reports' had phones seized by police
A HAMPSHIRE woman charged with perverting the course of justice is accused of making up “fictitious reports” to police, a court heard. Carly Buckingham-Smith claimed she felt she was being threatened and broken down due to being harassed. The
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Southampton pub forced to cancel live music as outdoor stage deemed 'indoor space'
A SOUTHAMPTON pub has been forced to cancel more than 20 live music bookings because their outdoor stage has been classed as an "indoor space”. Corrine Yendle, owner of The Dolphin on Osborne Road in St Denys, has told of her frustration after
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8 differences between April 12 and May 17 lockdown rules
MANY of us are now enjoying our newfound freedoms after coronavirus restrictions eased on April 12. Customers have flocked to beer gardens to sip on a long-awaited pint and have started reconnecting with friends after enduring months of lockdown
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Perfect for Instagram: Six beautiful flower fields you won't believe are in Hampshire
WITH lockdown restrictions easing, and overseas holidays looking unlikely, it is the perfect time to explore the best sights in Hampshire. Spring is well underway and flower displays are beginning to bloom, filling fields with vibrant colours and
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Thatched pub wants taller chimneys to cut fire risk
A HAMPSHIRE pub wants to raise the height of its chimneys to reduce the risk of the thatched roof catching fire. An application relating to the Sir John Barleycorn in Cadnam has been submitted to the New Forest National Park Authority. The
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Drink driver in Renault Clio gets landed with 17-month ban
A DRINK driver has been given a 17-month ban after being pulled over in Southampton. Gavin Garry Short was stopped driving a Renault Clio on Allington Lane. A breathalyser test showed he was more than two times the limit. The 24-year-old
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The Southampton areas with the most Covid vaccine coverage
More than half of people in Southampton have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal. NHS data shows 106,952 people had received a vaccine jab by April 18 – 52% of those aged 16 and over, according to the latest population
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Should we still wear face masks in shops after the pandemic? This is what Echo readers say
IT'S one of the biggest questions and talking points to come out of Covid times: Should we continue to wear face masks in shops when the pandemic ends? Medics sit on both sides of this debate, with one side saying it will curb the passing of infectious
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Five Hampshire high street shops and businesses for sale on Rightmove
THE last twelve months have been incredibly difficult for small business including hospitality, retail and salons. Business have been forced to close for months at a time and strict rules and regulations have been implemented on their reopening
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PICTURED: The fairy-tale treehouses in the New Forest you can stay in
FANCY adding some fairy-tale magic to your staycation this year? These luxury treehouses that look like they could have come straight out of a children’s book can be found in the New Forest – and you can stay in them. Shorefield Holidays has
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More than 300 Southampton households homeless or at risk
More than 300 households in Southampton were homeless or threatened with homelessness last winter, figures show. Nationally, the number of people identified as homeless has risen slightly, as Shelter says there is a clear danger of the problem worsening
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Man slapped with fine for dumping 'controlled waste' outside neighbour's homes
A GOSPORT pensioner has appeared before court for dumping waste outside some Hampshire homes. Keneth Babbington, 73, dumped controlled waste of an unknown nature at the junction of Braemar Road outside his neighbours homes - numbers 46 and 48 -
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Five historic Southampton pubs you can visit this weekend
PUBS across the city have now been open for a little under two weeks, and locals have been flocking to their favourite venues. But for the moment, going to a pub is a much different experience to before, with strict social distancing rules and other
