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Moneycorp's GBP update
Central bank pressures Ready for a hike The NZ dollar got two bites of the cherry yesterday. The first was in the aftermath of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s relatively hawkish policy decision and ahead of the quarterly NZ employment data.
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Boat Show Lunch is open for bookings
A message from Hampshire Chamber of Commerce We are pleased to announce that we are now live and taking bookings for the Boat Show Lunch on the 10th September. This annual event, as part of the Southampton Boat Show will be held at the Leonardo
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WATCH: New Saints striker Adam Armstrong's Blackburn goals
FOLLOWING the signing of prolific Championship goalscorer Adam Armstrong from Blackburn Rovers, Saints have seemingly filled the Danny Ings-shaped void. Of course, the 24-year-old will need to embrace the step up to the Premier League – just like
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Armstrong: Saints are perfect for my next step
ADAM Armstrong described as "unbelievable" the chance to join Saints. Armstrong completed a move from Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday, for a fee the Daily Echo understands to be around £15million. The 24-year-old scored 29 goals in the Championship
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Body found in search for Hampshire diver who went missing
A BODY has been found in the search for the diver who went missing off the coast of Lulworth. Carvalho Ildelindo da Silveira, aged in his 60s and from Bramdean in Hampshire, was diving off the coast of Lulworth Cove on Saturday, August 7. He was
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Saints secure £15million capture of forward Adam Armstrong
SAINTS have completed the £15million signing of striker Adam Armstrong. The 24-year-old arrives from Blackburn Rovers, putting pen-to-paper on a four-year deal at St Mary's. Armstrong proved prolific in the Championship last season, netting
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What former peers have said about Adam Armstrong - Saints' new signing detailed
SAINTS have announced the capture of striker Adam Armstrong from Blackburn Rovers on a four-year deal. Armstrong follows Chelsea youngster Armando Broja through the door, who joined on a loan basis, to seal two forwards in one day ahead of the
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Swimming pool, ice rink, bus station...? What YOU think derelict Debenhams should become
IT'S a answer on the lips of most who live in Southampton: What should happen to the city's derelict Debenhams store? Well, we asked and you have certainly answered. From a concert venue, a swimming pool, or even a bus station, the answers
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Pub near Southampton ranked among top ten per cent of restaurants in the world
A PUB near Southampton has been ranked among the top ten per cent of restaurants on the planet. The Four Horseshoes is "delighted" to have won a Travellers' Choice award from the review site, Tripadvisor. It is now the second year running the
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Blind woman left 'tearful and distressed' after incident at restaurant
A BLIND woman with a guide dog says she was left "distressed, tearful and anxious" after the way she was treated at a restaurant. Nicky West, 53, has a guide dog named Lily who supports her with navigation and when arriving at Potters Heron Hotel
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Delays still remain due to roadworks on major route into Southampton
DRIVERS are still facing delays on a major route into Southampton due to roadworks. The ongoing repairs on Redbridge Causeway are causing slow traffic heading eastbound. Delays are currently adding 15 minutes to journey times. Commuters
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Lionesses to return to St Mary's next month
ENGLAND Women will return to St Mary's next month, hosting North Macedonia in a World Cup qualifier. The contest on Friday, September 17 (7pm) will be new boss Sarina Wiegman's first game in charge of the Lionesses. England last played at St
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Redbridge Causeway to close again for further repairs
A BUSY Southampton road is to close again as further repairs are carried out. SGN is progressing with the replacement of its gas main as part of Hampshire County Council’s ongoing work to repair the structures that carry the A35 at Redbridge.
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Premier League fans will face COVID-19 status spot-checks
THE Premier League has announced fans are set to be subject to random spot-checks of their Covid-19 status at some grounds in the opening few weeks of the new season. The 2021-22 campaign, with supporters returning to stadiums following the easing
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All the stage times for this weekend's Let's Rock Southampton festival
TOYAH will open Let's Rock Southampton 2021 just before midday on Saturday. The stage times for the retro festival are now out and the 80s pop princess will perform hits including It's a Mystery, Thunder in the Mountains and I Want to Be Free during
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'Championing inclusivity': Saints to wear special rainbow shirt this weekend
'Championing inclusivity. Fighting discrimination.' This is Saints' promise as they announce they will wear a specially designed rainbow shirt ahead of their season opening clash against Everton. As part of a collaboration with kit partner
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WATCH: Armando Broja's Vitesse goals – what’s in store from Saints' new striker?
WITH Saints having sealed the season-long loan signing of Chelsea youngster Armando Broja, you’ll want to have a look at what could be to come at St Mary’s. The 19-year-old striker was one of the top scoring teenagers in Europe’s major leagues
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Who is Albanian international Armando Broja? Saints land Chelsea youngster
AS SAINTS land Chelsea youngster Armando Broja on a season-long loan, it looks set that they’ve decided on their men to replace hit-man Danny Ings. With an accepted bid for Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong, the two replacements could both
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'He is a good fit for the way we like to play' - Hasenhuttl on new man Broja
BOSS Ralph Hasenhuttl hailed new recruit Armando Broja "a very talented player" after he completed a season-long loan move to Saints. The Chelsea teenager arrives to bolster Saints' frontline, which was depleted by the departure of Danny Ings last
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A-Level results day live: Updates from sixth forms and colleges across Hampshire
6:47pm Thanks for tuning in today - we'll be back for GCSEs on Thursday.
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Saints complete loan signing of Chelsea striker Broja
SAINTS have completed the signing of striker Armando Broja on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea. The 19-year-old spent last season out on loan at Vitesse Arnhem in Holland, scoring 10 goals in 30 league appearances, helping the side to a fourth-placed
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Train cancellations and disruption expected all day due to staff self-isolating
TRAIN services could be cancelled and revised all day due to Covid-19 related absences at South Western Railway. The railway franchise, which operates services across Hampshire and the New Forest and up to London, has warned that disruption is
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"Rising level of abuse" towards GPs, new poll suggests
Medics who have battled coronavirus on the front line for more than a year and a half have faced a torrent of abuse from patients, a new poll suggests. The British Medical Association (BMA) warned of a “rising level of abuse” towards GPs as it
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MOT change means millions of UK drivers face £1,000 fine next month
Drivers across the UK are being warned they face a £1,000 fine if they don’t get ahead of a huge MOT backlog expected next month. At the start of the coronavirus pandemic last year, the MOT exemption was introduced as garages were forced to close
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Universal Credit: This is when you will get paid this month
People who claim Universal Credit and other benefits will receive their payments on a different date than usual this month. The change in payment dates is due to the upcoming August bank holiday. The summer bank holiday always falls on the
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A-Level results day: 5 options to consider if your grades aren't what you wanted
Thousands of students across the UK will find out their A-Level results today with decisions to be made on what to do next. Whether you are physically going into school or college this morning or if you are logging on remotely to get your A-level
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Delays heading into Southampton due to roadworks
MOTORISTS are facing delays heading into Southampton this morning due to roadworks. The ongoing repairs on Redbridge Causeway are causing slow traffic this morning heading eastbound. A map by travel information service Romanse shows delays
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Safe stolen in broad daylight at Winchester Cathedral
A MAN has been arrested following the theft of a safe from Winchester Cathedral. Police say two people were seen wheeling the safe out on a chair just before 5pm yesterday. Officers were on the look-out for anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the
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Martin Lewis issues advice to anyone with spare change or piggy banks
Martin Lewis has warned Brits to check their piggy banks, money jars and loose change hiding spots for ‘unspendable’ notes and coins. The Money Saving Expert founder shared his warning in his weekly newsletter full of tips and tricks to make the
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Premier League 2021-22 preview - Saints tipped for survival
WITH Saints’ final pre-season game ending in a 3-1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao, all attentions have turned on the real deal – the Premier League season that kicks off this weekend. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men travel to Goodison Park to face Everton in
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PHOTOS and VIDEO: Southampton's lost high street stores - there were so many!
WOW! We'd almost forgotten about some of these! These are some of the hundreds of stores that once lined our high streets and were the destination for many of us as we went to go shopping Included are images not just in and around the city
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Plan to transform entrance to town set to be given go-ahead
PLANS to transform one of the gateways to a Hampshire town are likely to be given the go-ahead tomorrow. Councillors are being urged to approve an application to replace "poor quality" housing at Commercial Road, Totton, with a two-storey complex
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Major retailer unveils plan to open branch in Hampshire town
ONE of Britain's biggest retailers has unveiled plans to open a food store in a Hampshire town. Marks and Spencer said it was "interested" in opening an M&S Foodhall in New Milton and would keep the local community updated "as plans progress
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Send your pictures of A-Level results day 2021
It's A-Level results day today and an important one for students waiting to find out what their next steps of their life will be. We will be running a live blog all day with results from colleges and sixth forms across Southampton and Hampshire
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Only three in five families eligible for free food vouchers in city are claiming them
JUST three out of five families eligible for free food vouchers in Southampton are claiming them, figures show. Footballer Marcus Rashford has called on health professionals to boost awareness of the Healthy Start scheme, which helps pregnant women
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Getting there? City businesses report pre-pandemic levels of trade
BUSINESSES in Southampton have reported a bounce back to pre-pandemic levels just weeks after Covid lockdown restrictions were eased. Businesses and traders across Hampshire have been able to increase capacity and ease rules as the country begins
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Iona, Disney Magic and more - Cruise ships to spot at Southampton Docks this week
ALMOST a dozen cruise ships are set to arrive in Southampton this week – so best get your cameras at the ready! Ships including the world renowned Disney Magic, P&O’s huge Iona, and the favourite Arcadia are all set to make appearances in the
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Our resident GP Dr Zak looks into the debate over hand dominance
THE subject of hand dominance has been debated for several centuries, but only recently has the publication of sound advice trumped sensationalism. The preference of one hand over the other can be demonstrated as early as in the uterus, when foetuses
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Retro festival Let's Rock set to return to Southampton Common this weekend
IT'S a raucous celebration of the decade that fashion forgot and it's returning to Southampton this weekend. Retro party Let's Rock Southampton 2021 will take place on The Common on Saturday. Expect perms, spandex, leg warmers and neon colours
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Law firm backs Southampton's City of Culture bid
LAW firm Paris Smith is backing Southampton's City of Culture 2025 bid by becoming a Premier Partner. And managing director Peter Taylor says winning will be a game-changer for the city and the wider region. "I really believe it's Southampton's
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Former MP at front of battle for greater protection for chalk streams
A FORMER Hampshire MP is at the forefront of battling to save the county's fragile chalk streams. Lord Chidgey, former Eastleigh MP and a Winchester city councillor, who lives in Alresford, has been campaigning to ensure greater protection for
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Regatta to set sail from Southampton in race to Dartmouth to mark Mayflower 401
A REGATTA is set to sale from Southampton this month to mark the 401st anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. The Association of Sail Training Organisations (ASTO) has announced that the Mayflower 401 Anniversary Small Ships race will begin
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Family of 'lifelong' Saints fan raised £1000 for Southampton FC in his memory
THE family of a Saints superfan have raised £1,000 for charity in his memory. David Parkin, from Millbrook, known by many as a “massive” Saints fan was one of the founding members of the Southampton Fan Club in the 1970s. The security officer
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Final approval given for controversial 300-home scheme after years of set backs
A DEVELOPMENT of 300 homes has been given the final approval by Test Valley Borough Council. The council’s Southern Area Planning Committee have unanimously approved the reserved matters planning application submitted by Ashfield Partnership which
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Cases DOUBLE in one Southampton area - The latest Covid rates listed
ONE area of Southampton has seen cases more than doubling in just one week. Woolston saw 64 fresh cases recorded in the week-to August 4, up 37 (137%), the latest Public Health England data has revealed. The stats also show that one in every
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Damning report: Children's health and safety put 'at risk' at Hampshire preschool
CHILDREN'S health, well-being and safety are being "put at risk" at one Hampshire preschool, a damning report has claimed. Bright Horizons Chandlers Ford Day Nursery and Preschool has been slammed by Ofsted reporters in its most recent inspection
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'We work as hard as we can': Surgery hits back at patient complaints after 900 calls in one morning
A HAMPSHIRE GP surgery has taken a stand to highlight their "burden of workload" after a number of complaints about a Facebook status. Waterfront and Solent Surgery, on Jones Lane in Hythe, was barraged with complaints on social media on Friday
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The Southampton tattoo salon where Saints players get their ink
SOME of the body art inked on to a host of Saints greats of the recent past was completed at this stylish Southampton salon. Recently departed star striker Danny Ings, former Portugal international Jose Fonte and Nice midfielder Mario Lemina are
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Businesses urged to join our campaign on climate change
A CLIMATE campaign launched by NatWest and Daily Echo publisher Newsquest has signed its latest supporter. The Make A Pledge climate drive aims to get 1,000 businesses in the South West to make at least one commitment to reduce their carbon footprint
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AGONY ADVICE: Columnist and counsellor Fiona Griffiths answers more reader dilemmas
COLUMNIST and trained counsellor Fiona Caine answers another set of reader dilemmas. MY PARTNER’S EX IS MAKING LIFE A MISERY For the past three years, I have been living with my partner who I really love. He was going through a messy divorce