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Saints drawn against Newport County in Carabao Cup round two
SAINTS have been drawn to play League Two Newport County at Rodney Parade in the second round of the Carabao Cup. The tip to Wales will come at the end of this month, with ties due to be played week commencing Monday August 23 for a place in the
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Construction firm folds after 43 years of trading
Hampshire’s leading business recovery practice Portland has been appointed liquidators of Bramber Construction Co. Limited. The construction firm, which has traded for over 43 years, closed its doors after a sudden reduction in incoming enquires
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Chamber Customs - How can Hampshire Chamber of Commerce help you?
What is ChamberCustoms? ChamberCustoms is the customs broker, training and advisory service delivered through Chambers of Commerce across the UK. We are different from other customs broker services as we harness the reach, expertise and knowledge
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Deliveroo doubles orders despite lifting of lockdown
Diners stuck to eating takeaways at home even as restaurants reopened following lockdowns, the boss of Deliveroo has said. Will Shu said that his takeaway business had not noticed a significant drop in orders despite the gradual reopening of the
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John Lewis signs deal with Tesco for warehouse space in online sales push
The John Lewis Partnership has signed a deal with Tesco to lease a million square foot distribution centre to meet demand for online orders, creating 500 jobs in the process. The agreement with the supermarket for the site, at Fenny Lock in Milton
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Graduates want 'to grow personally' as much as progress in their careers
New market research released today reveals that, following a turbulent year, almost nine in ten (86%) of current university students and recent graduates surveyed in Southampton want personal growth opportunities as much as career progression.
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Peer networks for women from Solent LEP
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is paving the way for women to get ahead through its Local Business Networks Programme, also known as peer networks. The initiative offers small groups of leaders and owners from small and medium size
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UPDATE: 94-year-old from Southampton goes missing
A 94-year-old man from Southampton, who is deaf and blind, has been found after going missing. Police launched a search for Andrew Montgomery, who was last seen at 4pm today. He was last seen in Chilcomb Road and could have boarded a First
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Premier League 21/22 rule changes simplified - Keith Hackett's expert opinion
WITH the 2021-22 Premier League season starting this weekend, now is a good time to remind ourselves of the minor rule changes being made that will come into immediate effect. Handballs The first change is a relaxation of the handball rule
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Second takeover bid for aerospace firm Meggitt
DEFENCE and aerospace firm Meggitt has confirmed it has received a £7.03billion offer from a second US rival. The group has a Meggitt Avionics site at Titchfield Park in Fareham. Meggitt’s headquarters moved from Bournemouth Airport to Coventry
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Walcott sees a 'really good career' ahead for Livramento - but 'don't expect anything too quickly'
EXPERIENCED Theo Walcott believes talented teenager Tino Livramento has “a really good career ahead of himself” but insisted it was key to “not expect anything too quickly”. The exciting full-back announced himself at St Mary’s following his switch
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Police close Southampton road after crash
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Southampton man jailed for raping 17-year-old girl
A SOUTHAMPTON man has been jailed for raping a 17-year-old girl. Liam Morrow was found guilty of rape and a single count of assault by penetration following a trial at Newport Crown Court. The 50-year-old's victim who is from the Isle of Wight
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Woodmill Lane set to close for a week: Here's what you need to know
WOODMILL Lane in Southampton will be closed for a week due to repair works. Work is to get underway to re-roof Woodmill Activity Centre this weekend. Woodmill Lane will be closed between Manor Farm Road to Wessex Lane. CLOSED: Woodmill
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Photo of paedophile who tried to meet girl in Lidl is released
THE IMAGE of a paedophile who tried to meet a girl at a Hampshire Lidl has been released. Martins Edward Manns was branded a danger to the public by a judge at Southampton Crown Court. Scout leader groomed 14-year-old girl and got her
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‘No one knows’ why sister of murdered backpacker died, inquest hears
The sister of a British backpacker murdered in Thailand died in a “double tragedy” while nine weeks pregnant, an inquest has heard. “No one knows” what caused the death of Laura Daniels, 30, despite extensive investigations, her family was told
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Full details: Which cycle lanes are being made permanent - and which are being removed
THESE are the cycle lanes being made permanent on The Avenue - but there will also be neighbouring routes pulled up. Southampton City Council today revealed what will be happening to some of the city's most used cycle lanes as the 15-month trial
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Parkrun cancelled this weekend due to event on Southampton Common
Southampton's Parkrun has been cancelled this weekend due to a festival taking place on the city's Common. Let's Rock will be taking over part of the public space on Saturday. This, organisers of the free weekly run say, means they have cancelled
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Saints reportedly receive £15m Leicester bid for defender Jannik Vestergaard
SAINTS have reportedly received a bid worth up to £15m from Leicester City for centre-back Jannik Vestergaard. The Athletic report goes on to detail how the club have not yet accepted the offer and are holding out for something worth up to £18m
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Search launched for missing man last seen in Southampton
A SEARCH has been launched for a missing man who was last seen at Southampton Central railway station. Lewis Pearce, 19, got on a train at the station at about 7.25pm on Saturday, July 31. Lewis's family are extremely concerned for his welfare
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Police confirm man, 36, was stabbed during attack in Southampton city centre
ARMED POLICE were called following a stabbing in Southampton city centre. A 36-year-old man has been rushed to hospital after a knife attack in St Mary Street on Tuesday night. He was treated at the scene by paramedics for serious injuries
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Saints' James Ward-Prowse is back in squad training - 'He's beyond important'
SAINTS skipper James Ward-Prowse has returned to squad training ahead of the Premier League season opener, with manager Ralph Hasenhuttl admitting: “He’s hungry and very happy. He wasn’t so happy last week, James is only happy when he can train.”
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Saints 2021-22 Premier League predictor: Have your say on the upcoming campaign
WITH Saints' 2021-22 Premier League camapaign kicking off this Saturday (August 14) at Everton's Goodison Park, we want you to have your say on what's to come. With our handy predictor tool, you can give your estimations on the season to come
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Urgent warning issued to UK drivers over scam which could lead to a driving ban
New drivers in the UK have been issued a warning of car insurance scams circulating on social media. Cash-strapped drivers are being urged to exercise caution when finding bogus car insurance “deals” online. The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB)
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Morrisons applauded for 'exceptional' change to stores for Christmas 2021
Morrison’s has announced it will be closing for Boxing Day in 2021. A note was sent out to employees this week informing them that all UK stores will remain closed on December 26 as a thank you for their hard work throughout the pandemic. The
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Patient rushed to hospital with serious injuries following Southampton city centre incident
A PATIENT has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following an incident in Southampton city centre. Paramedics treated a person in St Mary Street for serious injuries shortly after 6pm last night. They were then rushed to hospital
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Commuters face 25-minute delays getting into Southampton
MOTORISTS using a vital Southampton route face 25-minute delays this morning. One lane of the Redbridge Causeway is close due to roadworks today. Commuters using the the eastbound carriageway of the A35 can expect traffic back to the Rushington
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Two lanes of M27 blocked after rush-hour crash
MOTORISTS are facing delays after a crash on the M27 this morning. The incident on the westbound carriageway just past junction 10 for Fareham has blocked two lanes of the motorway. A map by travel information service Romanse shows heavy delays
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Self-isolating staff cause all day train disruptions
TRAIN TRAVELLERS face all day disruptions due to staff self-isolating. South Western Railway has announced disruption to its services until the end of today. Trains may be cancelled or revised because "numerous colleagues" have been told by
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Southampton road blocked after two-vehicle crash
A SOUTHAMPTON road is blocked this morning after two-vehicle crash. The incident happened on Tebourba Way at the junction with Romsey Road and Winchester Road at about 7.50am today. A map from travel information service Romanse shows traffic
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Mother and daughter rescued after paddleboards get stuck in mud
A MOTHER and daughter were rescued after getting stuck in mud while paddleboarding on a Hampshire river. A mother and her nine-year-old daughter became stranded in the River Hamble on Tuesday night. Rescue teams were scrambled to the Manor
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Youths set fire to fence at Hampshire cemetery
YOUTHS have broken down and set light to a fence at a Hampshire cemetery, according to emergency services. Firefighters were called out to the Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground in Hamble shortly before 9pm last night. One engine from Hamble
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PHOTOS: We see these things all the time – but what are they exactly?
OUR streets are like an open-air museum containing many artefacts relating to the city’s past. There is history in every street and around every corner. Today many of the services we receive – especially utilities - are privatised but historically
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'It’s so important to recognise volunteers like Wendy'
SAINTS goalkeeper Alex McCarthy praised the "exceptional" work of Wendy Benson, who has been named the FA & McDonalds grassroots coach of the year. McCarthy, who is ambassador for the grassroots awards, made a surprise phone call to Benson to inform
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Support pours in for 13-year-old girl left heartbroken by theft
A FUNDRAISING appeal launched to help a 13-year-old crime victim has already raised almost £1,000. Lottie Trenchard, a member of the Tigers Children’s Motorcycle Display Team, has helped raise more than £20,000 for charity and was devastated when
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'We need homes for younger people - not more retirement flats'
PLANS to bulldoze a former police station and replace it with 32 flats for older residents have sparked a flurry of objections. Churchill Retirement Living's application to redevelop a site at Southampton Road, Lymington, comes just weeks after
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'There was glue everywhere': Dogs saved after eating Gorilla Glue
VETS have saved two dogs who ate Gorilla Glue and needed an emergency operation to remove "rock hard" lumps from their stomachs. Remi and Reeva were taken ill after leaping 6ft feet into the air to reach a sealed pack of the powerful adhesive,
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Plan to build four-bedroom homes (and move a public footpath)
PLANS to build two four-bedroom houses and move a public footpath have been given the green light. New Forest District Council has approved an outline application relating to a piece of land between two existing homes at Wheelers Walk, Blackfield
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New road signs in New Forest will display this message
VISITORS and residents of the New Forest will start to see new digital road signs appearing at key spots. The temporary digital signs are part of an action plan from local organisations to encourage people to care for the places they are visiting
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Southampton stroke specialist part of team studying Covid jab side effects
A Southampton stroke specialist is part of a national team of experts studying blood clots in the brain following Covid-19 vaccination with a focus on potential treatments. Dr Richard Marigold, consultant stroke physician at University Hospital
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LETTER: Debate continues over Southampton's Royal Pier
In answer to Alan Coppens letter, Southampton City Council does not own the Royal Pier it has always be owned by Southampton Docks now APB In September 2013, it was announced that Associated British Ports had voted to back a “flagship” £450m plan
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Southampton MP hits out as climate change pressure climbs
A SOUTHAMPTON MP has hit out at the city council as pressure ramps up on the government to act on climate crisis. Labour MP for Southampton Test Alan Whitehead has claimed that Southampton's Conservatives "won't even do the bare minimum" the Government
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Southampton man gets contact ban for sending abuse
A MAN has been banned from contacting three people after sending offensive messages. Daniel Hill has been banned from contacting two men and a woman. The 25-year-old of Woodlands Way, Southampton, is also not allowed to enter Cunningham Way
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In photos: Thousands of Hampshire students celebrate A Level success
THOUSANDS of Hampshire students have been celebrating their success after receiving their A level results following some of the most challenging 18 months. College and sixth form students across the county have been jumping with joy after finding
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Unlicensed taxi driver hit with £1,000 bill
A HAMPSHIRE taxi driver who worked without a licence has been hit with a bill of more than £1,000. Craig Carrington drove a cab around Hampshire without a licence in January of this year. The 60-year-old of Rushpole Court, Dibden, was also
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Drug driver failed to report crash on major Southampton road
A DRUG driver who failed to report a crash has been banned from the roads for a year. Thomas Chalk smashed his Ford Fiesta into Skoda on Millbrook Road West. The 19-year-old also had traces of the cocaine by-product - benzoylecgonine - in his
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Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner discusses plans to tackle crime
THE HAMPSHIRE Police and Crime Commissioner has been discussing plans to crack down on crime with the Prime Minister and Home Secretary. Donna Jones joined Prime Minister Boris Johnson at number 10 to announce a national plan which could lead to
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IN THE COURTS: 13 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court
THE FOLLOWING cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates’ Court... RICHARD DANIEL ALAN KITCHER, 30, Elm Cresceent, Hythe. Admitted breaching post-sentence supervision requirements. Ordered to pay £60 costs. GEORGE SIMON PALMER, 19, of Nursery
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Paedophile sent photos of himself in bath and arranged to meet 'schoolgirl' at Lidl
A PAEDOPHILE sent photos of himself in the bath to a 14-year-old schoolgirl, a court heard. Martin Edward Manns sent naked photos of himself to a girl while she was on her school break. Image of paedophile who tried to meet girl in Lidl
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When do roadworks on The Avenue end? And what are they for? Here are the full details
They've been causing traffic jams for weeks, but work on The Avenue is set to transform the busy Southampton road. The works, opposite The Cowherds pub, began on July 21 - and it's quite a major scheme. The council predicts that these works
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Solent uni student's self-serve bar 'the equivalent of six bartenders'
A STUDENT from Southampton’s Solent University is part of a duo who has created “the world’s first self-service automated bar.” Solent University alumni Patrick Songore, and his business partner Michael Jobson are the founders of OTB Vendors, a
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LETTER: No barriers means 'free-for-all'
So, the barriers have come down in The Hundred and the 'free for all' has been re-established. Understandably, pedestrians have got used to having the right of way and at peak times whole families can be seen strolling down the middle of the road
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One tenth of construction firms 'could fold before end of next year'
HAMPSHIRE’S construction sector faces a high risk of business closures as government support introduced during the Covid crisis is wound down, it is claimed. Around 10 per cent of constructors and subcontractors could fail or close voluntarily by
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Major police operation launched in Southampton city centre
A SOUTHAMPTON road was taped off in the city centre during a major police operation last night. Police officers swooped on St Mary Street at around 6.45pm last night. A cordon was set up and the entire road was shut off at its junction
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Cycle lanes on one of Southampton's busiest roads to be made permanent
CYCLES lanes on one of Southampton's busiest roads are to be made permanent to protect pedestrians and make journeys safer. The Avenue is set to undergo further improvements to encourage more people to take up walking or cycling, and support safer