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FAMILY FRIENDLY CROSSOVER
Suzuki's S-Cross now has an extra way to attract you. Jonathan Crouch checks out the Hybrid version. Ten Second Review Suzuki's S-Cross compact SUV gains the brand's mild hybrid tech in uprated 48-volt form. And at the same time, also gains a
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Tributes to former Royal Navy officer killed in crash with lorry
The family of a man who died following a crash between two cars and a lorry on a Hampshire road have today paid tribute to him. Police were called to the incident at junction 3 of the A3(m) near Waterlooville at 11.40am last Tuesday. The driver
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Hasenhuttl urges players to stay 'professional' amid contract talks
RALPH Hasenhuttl has urged his Saints stars to remain "professional" for the rest of the season, regardless of any discussions surrounding their futures. Saints are currently in negotiations with numerous players, attempting to tie them down to
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Southampton MPs part of fresh Tory rebellion over post-Grenfell safety reforms
A SOUTHAMPTON MP says the Government has “done nothing” to find a suitable comprise over plans for post-Grenfell fire safety reforms, as he and other Tory members rebel against party proposals. Itchen MP Royston Smith, along with 32 Conservative
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Coronavirus: More than 40 positive cases across county in 24 hours
MORE than 40 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across the county in 24 hours. Public Health England figures - as recorded on the government website - show that, as of 4pm today, a further 48 people have tested positive for the virus.
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Coronavirus: One more death across county in five days
ONE patient with coronavirus has died in Hampshire in the last five days. Data released by NHS England today has showed that one death has been recorded in the county since April 23. It brings the county's total to 1,907 deaths since the start
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Solent Kestrels clinch third successive NBL Division One title
TEAM Solent Kestrels made yet more history as they were crowned NBL Division One league champions for the third consecutive season, with a title clinching 91-65 victory over Leicester Warriors. The 2018-19 season saw Kestrels win the title on a
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Items worth total of £300 stolen in shoplifting at garden centre
ITEMS worth a total of £300 have been stolen in a shoplifting at a Hampshire garden centre. Between the April 19 and April 25, items to the value of £300 were stolen from Park Place Farm Nursery in Wickham. Police attended an address on Battery
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Car keys and Mercedes Benz among items stolen in burglary at town property
CAR keys and a Mercedes Benz are among items that have been stolen from a town property. At sometime between 12pm on Monday and 3.30pm on Tuesday, car keys and a Mercedes Benz were stolen in a burglary at an Eastleigh property. The keys were
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Hampshire Cricket to join social media boycott this weekend
THE England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) along with all 18 First-Class counties, the eight women's regional teams and the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA), will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the football community in taking part in a social
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Ten years of Will and Kate - did you celebrate the Royal Wedding with Southampton party?
THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are celebrating 10 years since their royal wedding tomorrow. On April 29, 2011, William and Kate tied the knot in Westminster Abbey after William proposed to Kate during a private holiday in Kenya. Nearly 25
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The five most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2021 revealed
As couples welcome a new addition to their family there will be a long list of things to do before they arrive, not least choosing a name. Naming your child can be one of the toughest decisions new parents are likely to face. Unless a family
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Matt Hancock to lead press conference today- here’s what he might talk about
HEALTH SECRETARY Matt Hancock is expected to lead a press conference on Coronavirus later today. The 5pm press briefing comes after the vaccination project is rolled out to people age 42 and over. People in England who are aged 42 and over,
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Twitter reveal new feature to tackle coronavirus misinformation in the UK
Social media giant Twitter has introduced a new feature in the UK to help tackle public misinformation about the pandemic. New banners will appear at the top of people’s feeds that will point them towards official information about Covid-19 vaccines
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Android users warned over 'DHL' delivery scam that can steal your bank details
Android users are being warned about a new delivery scam that could lead to fraudsters being able to steal their banking details. There have been reports of Android users in the UK who have been sent messages and notifications containing links
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Eastleigh into play-off places with win over Notts County
EASTLEIGH moved into the National League play-off places with a 2-0 win over Notts County. Home goalkeeper Joe McDonnell produced a superb double save to keep out Kyle Wootton and Regan Griffiths just before the half-hour mark, as County enjoyed
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BB gun seized in Southampton after reports of teenage boy with weapon
A BB handgun has been seized in Southampton after reports of a male with a gun. Yesterday, police responded after recieving reports of a male with a gun who was threatening two females. Officers attended the incident on Maybush Road and stopped
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Fire crews battle blaze in wooden community hall in New Forest
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to a New Forest village on Tuesday to battle a blaze at a community hall. Just after 11pm on Tuesday, crews from seven stations rushed to Strawberry Field in East Boldre where a fire had started in a wooden structure.
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Incredible facts you likely don't know (and some you probably do) about the New Forest
At this time of year, people go to enjoy the delights of the New Forest - our smallest and most recent National Park. The New Forest was a private hunting forest created by William the Conqueror in 1079. Here are some stories that you may not
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LETTER - Is it immoral to find a way of controlling the drug problem?
I WOULD like to take this opportunity to reply to your correspondent who made comments about my supporting the Green Party as a Green Christian on the 19th April in Soapbox. I’m glad the letter writer supports one of my reasons for standing for
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Man fined for stealing power tools from lawn mower firm
A MAN must pay more than £400 in costs and fines for stealing tools from a lawn mower company. Darren Whitcher stole machinery and power tools from Penn Lawn Mowers in Parkside industrial estate, Ringwood. He was also charged with criminal
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Drug driver who attacked man due at crown court
A MAN charged with ABH and multiple drug driving offences is due to appear at crown court for sentencing. Emil Holewik has pleaded guilty to assault occasioning ABH. The 51-year-old of Millbrook Road West has also admitted to driving a Peugeot
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IN THE COURTS: 16 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates’ Court... JAMES WATSON DEWAR, 63, of Lydgate Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence authorising and without insurance. Community order made
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'It flew over': Officers pulled to safety after police van flips
TWO POLICE officers were pulled to safety when their van flipped over in Southampton city centre. The officers were injured when their van collided with a white Nissan van on Town Quay. Police van flips on side in Southampton city centre
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Team of students to trek 96 miles across the Highlands for Mind
A TEAM of Southampton University students will be taking on a 96 mile trek across Scotland this summer. They will be hiking and camping along the West Highland Way during a fundraiser for mental health charity Mind. Friends Eva, Emma, Jas, Rachel
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Dog walkers warned of adder risk as hot weather sees snakes emerge and bite three dogs
A VETERINARY clinic has warned dog walkers that their pets are at risk of being bitten by adders following three incidents in the past few weeks. After the hot and dry weather coaxed the snakes out of hibernation to sunbathe in the grass, three
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Man caught drink driving 85 miles from his home and on his birthday
A WINCHESTER man was caught drink driving on his birthday 85 miles from his home. Ionut Ostache was stopped while driving a Fiat Punto on Newlands Road, in Luton, on March 6, and a breath test was carried out. The 29-year-old was found to have
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Country park set to welcome audiences for series of outdoor comedy events
A TOWN theatre has teamed up with a country park to host a series of outdoor events this May. The Point Eastleigh has joined forces with Itchen Valley Country Park to put together the "Comedy at the Park" series of events. Kicking off with
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Warning over puppy farms 'exploiting confusion' around pandemic in Hampshire
HAMPSHIRE residents are being urged to be wary of puppy farmers as they "exploit confusion around pandemic restrictions". Following a year of emergency Covid-19 laws meaning puppies could be delivered to new homes, The Kennel Club is urging vigilance
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'Dangerous': Safety fears sparked after 'wire traps' found between trees at Southampton Common
"DANGEROUS traps" of wire tied between trees at a Southampton beauty spot has raised serious safety concerns among locals. A Shirley man, who has asked to not be identified, stumbled upon five "wire traps" in a wooded area at Southampton Common
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Southampton party leaders on economic recovery from Covid-19
After a year like no other, restrictions continue to be eased and residents and businesses prepare to go back to normal. Ahead of next week's local elections, we asked party leaders in Southampton how they will help the city's economy recover from
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Child obesity rate rises slightly in Southampton
Children are more likely to be obese when they leave Southampton's primary schools as they were a decade ago, figures show. A new report from Public Health England looking back over the last 10 years has concluded there is a strong link between
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Police to crack down on knife crime across the county
POLICE are to "intensify" their efforts to tackle knife crime across Hampshire as part of a national week of action. Operation Sceptre will look at key themes such as prevention and education and officers will carry out targeted operations alongside
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Southampton 'faces big rise in unemployment' despite hopes of Covid recovery
SOUTHAMPTON should brace itself for a big rise in joblessness this year even though its economic output will be among the best in the UK, research suggests. The UK Powerhouse report says returning employment to pre-pandemic levels will be difficult
