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'We are not moving forward' - Hasenhuttl insists Saints need to strengthen squad in summer

BOSS Ralph Hasenhuttl insists Saints must strengthen their squad in the summer in order to progress, stating: "We are not moving forward." Saints made a blistering start to this campaign, sitting top of the Premier League table in November and still

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Paedophile caught sending sexualised messages to children

A PAEDOPHILE caught sending sexualised messages to children has been locked up. Reice John Wills came to the attention of police due to suspicious interaction with children. When officers seized his phone, they found numerous sexualised conversations

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WATCH: Fire crews put out shed blaze as smoke seen across Southampton

A SHED fire that took hold in a Southampton street is not being treated as suspicious, after smoke could be be seen across the city. Crews from St Mary’s, Eastleigh and Cosham were called at just past midday to Waterloo Road in Freemantle.

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Trio arrested following drugs raid in Totton

THREE people have been arrested and drugs seized following a police raid. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of drugs charges after officers searched a property in Hounsdown Avenue, Totton. A quantity of suspected Class A drugs were

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As it happened: Fire crews tackle blaze in Southampton street

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Teenage boy arrested for allegedly possessing blade after argument outside property

A TEENAGE boy has been arrested for possessing a weapon after an argument broke out outside a Hampshire home. On Thursday evening, a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a bladed article in a public place. This

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Five teens given notices after weekend of dispersal powers for town centre

FIVE teenagers were handed notices by police for causing anti-social behaviour in Romsey over the weekend. Dispersal powers were put in place for the Hampshire town on Friday lunchtime after a spate of issues in the past weeks. The dispersal

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Schools given free resources to help challenge Covid vaccine conspiracy theories

Schools are set to be given free teaching materials to help challenge Covid-19 vaccine conspiracy theories. Critical thinking tools for school assemblies and lessons have been launched by the Stephen Hawking Foundation to help students discuss

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Oscars 2021: full list of winners at 93rd Academy Awards

The 93rd Academy Awards veered from the sublime to the ridiculous, with moments varying from passionate speeches and bizarre dance interludes. Britain enjoyed a successful night at the 2021 Oscars, with a total of six wins, the same number as last

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Lockdown in the UK: What are the latest changes in each nation?

People in Wales will be able to enjoy a pub pint outdoors from Monday, while those in Scotland can look forward to a host of returning freedoms this week under the latest plans to ease coronavirus restrictions. Here is a summary of how measures

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Former Saints star Shearer named in Premier League Hall of Fame

FORMER Saints striker Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry are the first two players to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. Shearer is the league’s all-time top scorer having netted 260 goals for Blackburn and Newcastle between 1992 and

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Hampshire fail to get over the line in pulsating draw with Gloucestershire

Hampshire 470 drew with Gloucestershire 320 and 197-9. A STUBBORN last-wicket stand from Josh Shaw and Dominic Goodman salvaged a dramatic draw for Gloucestershire against Hampshire on an absorbing final day at the Ageas Bowl. Hampshire had looked

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Driver reported for summons for driving whilst disqualified on motorway

A DRIVER has been reported for summons after driving whilst disqualified on a Hampshire motorway. Yesterday, officers spotted a Saab travelling along the M27 near Cadnam. They claimed they wanted to speak to the owner in relation to a series

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Almost 200 hospital staff physically assaulted by patients last year

ALMOST 200 NHS staff were physically assaulted by patients last year at the trust which runs Winchester hospital, figures show. Statistics provided following a Freedom of Information request reveal that last year 197 staff working for Hampshire

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Hampshire festival refunds £10k of crowdfunding donations after only meeting half its target

A HAMPSHIRE festival has refunded £10k worth of crowdfunding donations after only meeting half its target.  Graze Festival in Twyford has refunded almost £10k worth of donations after its crowdfunding campaign was "unsuccessful".  The music

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Former pub destined for the wrecking ball as plans for block of flats submitted

A FORMER pub is destined for the wrecking ball – and is to be replaced by seven flats. Plans to demolish The Black Horse Inn, Colden Common have been submitted to Winchester city council. If approved, two one-bed and five two-bedroom properties

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Two men arrested on suspicion of burglary after climbing onto roof of courthouse

TWO men have been arrested after they were seen climbing onto the roof of a courthouse. Yesterday evening a 35-year-old man and a 49-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of burglary. This came after reports to police of the men using a ladder

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Dispersal powers put in place following rise of antisocial behaviour have now ended

DISPERSAL powers in a Hampshire town, put in place following a rise in antisocial behaviour, have now ended. Police had put the powers in place for Romsey town centre from midday Friday to 6am today. The dispersal zone covered the town centre

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People aged 44 to receive invite for Covid-19 vaccine in England

People aged 44 will be invited to book their Covid-19 vaccine in England from Monday. Around half a million 44-year-olds will receive a text inviting them to get their jab through the national booking service, NHS England said. The decision

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You can earn £500 a month by giving up Instagram - how to apply

You can earn £500 a month by giving up Instagram as part of a new study. Learning platform HowNow, is looking for three people to quit Instagram for three months and learn a new skill instead. HowNow is recruiting the positions after a screen

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He was my rock: wife's tribute to popular Hampshire school lollipop man

A WIFE of more than three decades has paid tribute to her ‘rock’ who continued to serve as a Hampshire school lollipop man until days before his recent death, aged 81. Terry Burnell was admitted to hospital shortly after his twice daily shift seeing

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PHOTOS: Sunrises and new life in today's Camera Club pics

SUNSETS, sunrise and the start of new life are just some of the little things we can take comfort in. Our Daily Echo Camera Club members have been out at all times of day to capture the beauty of Hampshire nature during these trying times. From

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'Many parts of the countryside are disfigured': Charity launches scheme to crack down on litter

A HAMPSHIRE charity has launched a new scheme to help tackle litter across the county. CPRE Hampshire, the countryside charity in partnership with Idverde, a leading green service provider is launching new weekly litter picks to help tackle the

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'There has been a gap': Service set up to support expectant and bereaved mothers

A NEW service has been launched offering specialist mental health support to expectant and bereaved mothers across Hampshire. Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is working alongside maternity units to provide a new dedicated Maternity Mental Health

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Covid-19: Hampshire Hospitals visiting rules start to be relaxed

STRICT rules on visiting hospitals is starting to be eased across Hampshire hospitals. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is reducing visitor restrictions but says strict measures remain in force. The trust today announced the start of

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Key workers to be recognised by 'otterly' fun free trail

WINCHESTER will be thanking its key workers with a free trail later this year. The city's Business Improvement District (BID) has announced it will host a Covid-safe Otter Trail. Every participating shop and business will display a 'key worker

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Cheers! Romsey's newest bar opens to drinkers

ROMSEY'S newest bar has opened its doors to customers. After shutting in 2019, the Santander branch at 14 Market Place has been revamped into a cocktail dining lounge. In a nod to the former bank, the bar is called The Exchange and opened on

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Inside Southampton’s million-pound penthouse apartment with roof terrace and panoramic views

SOUTHAMPTON is home to some stunning properties- but not all of them will cost you a whopping £1,000,000. Ocean village is a well-known hotspot for millionaires looking to splash the cash for their dream waterside residency. With the marina

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Oktoberfest will return to Southampton this year

BEER lovers are being reminded that the world famous Oktoberfest will return to Southampton following a year long hiatus due to Covid-19 restrictions. Taking place over three days in Guildhall Square, the celebration of Bavarian culture will include

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READER LETTER: Lib Dem's stance on Southampton Airport runway is weak and inaccurate

ED DAVEY'S backing for his Liberal Democrat councillors in Eastleigh who granted planning permission for the extension of Southampton airport’s runway, as quoted on the Echo website on Thursday, is weak and inaccurate. There is no basis for his

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Book found in rusty old trunk published after 60 years

A BOOK compiled by a Southampton writer more than half a century ago has finally been published after being found in an old trunk. Peter Stark Lansley put pen to paper in the early 1960s to describe his idyllic childhood on the Isle of Wight 40

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Police searching for 'around 20 motorcyclists' who fled officers

POLICE are looking to track down around 20 motorcyclists who fled from officers after they were confronted at the weekend. Hampshire police was alerted to a gang of off-road motorcyclists in Lordswood Lane, Chilworth, on Sunday, April 18. The

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She was the Southampton centenarian who loved to dance

SHE was a centenarian who loved to dance. Mildred Valentine Watts, who was known as Molly, has passed away at home in West End, aged 101. Born in London on Valentine's Day 1920, she grew up in Fair Oak where her parents ran the Fox & Hounds

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Firm could double in size thanks to multi-million pound investment

A HAMPSHIRE business specialising in temperature control could double its staff numbers in the next three years after securing a multi-million pound investment. Fareham-based Aqua has confirmed two new investors as part of a large-scale growth plan