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Stephens says Armstrong is a 'fantastic finisher' having seen it at Coventry five years ago
JACK Stephens believes Saints have acquired a “fantastic finisher” in frontman Adam Armstrong – having previously seen him get among the goals first hand more than five years ago. The pair previously played together at Coventry City during the
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Island produce expands to new locations as it's brewed, roasted and frozen to perfection
Isle of Wight producers are proving that the island has some of the best food and drink on offer as three regional ranges of products are now available at local co-operative stores. The products from Crumbs Brewing, Minghella Ice Cream and The
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Spotlight on Hampshire as UK's leading Corporate Sustainability Events opens
The eyes of the business world will be on Hampshire on October 28, as delegates head to our city for a series of annual events dedicated to supporting private and public sector organisations through their corporate sustainability strategies and drive
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Nationwide to launch new current account switching incentive
Britain’s biggest building society is launching a new current account switching incentive which will reward existing members with a higher cash amount than new ones. Nationwide Building Society said the new incentive and a new competitive savings
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Fire on yacht in Hamble Marina thought to have originated from oven
A FIRE onboard a boat at a Hampshire marina was sparked by an oven, rescue services have confirmed. Firefighters raced to Hamble Marina last night following reports of a fire onboard a yacht. Crews from Hamble and Hightown Fire Stations were
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Tella: How this squad help signings settle and why new strikers improve everyone
NATHAN Tella insists Saints’ new signings have already settled in well and put it down to the squad, revealing: “I feel like in some teams maybe the boys aren’t as welcoming, but here they are.” Ralph Hasenhuttl has welcomed six summer additions
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Spitfires sign former Maidenhead prolific target-man Danny Whitehall
BEN Strevens’ Eastleigh have announced the capture of target-man striker Danny Whitehall subject to international clearance, after last playing for Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock. He only netted twice in 17 appearances for Killy, however
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Hoey on the spot as Totton begin season with a win
AFC TOTTON kicked off their Southern League Division One South campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Plymouth Parkway, reports Doug Taxil-Webber and Graham Lycett. Parkway, newcomers to the division, proved tough opposition at Snows Stadium.
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Business rates plans will make appeals more onerous and expensive, advisers warn
The Government’s latest proposals for business rates reform will create more difficulties for businesses launching appeals than benefits, property consultants have warned. Experts at real estate advisory firm Colliers have called for ratepayers
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Eastleigh trio sign new contracts to remain with Spitfires
EASTLEIGH trio Ben House, Alex Wynter and skipper Danny Hollands have all landed new contracts with the National League club. Ben Strevens' men are making a drive for the top seven after missing out on the play-offs following a final day loss
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Saints B slip to a 0-3 home defeat in Premier League 2 opener
SAINTS B team slipped to a 3-0 home drubbing at the hands of Norwich in their Premier League Division Two 2021-22 season opener. New signing Dynel Simeu featured at the heart of defence alongside experienced head Olly Lancashire, who was brought
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Saints Women off to winning start in new National League campaign
SAINTS Women earned a winning start to their National League 2021-22 campaign with a 3-1 home victory over MK Dons, as starlet Lucia Kendall bagged twice. The England under-19 player scored twice while substitute Ella Pusey added a second-half
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Man has wallet stolen from Southampton home - after woman asks to use toilet
AN ELDERLY man had his wallet stolen from his Southampton home after a stranger asked to use his toilet. Police say the incident happened between 6.30 and 6.45am in Eynham Avenue on Thursday. The man, aged in his 80s, says a woman knocked on
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Puppy seriously injured after being hit by white van (and driver fled the scene)
THE driver of a white van which hit a puppy fled the scene - and now police are searching for them. The collision, which happened between 4.30pm and 4.40pm on Saturday in Ampfield Hill, Ampfield, left the young dog with serious injuries. Police
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New Covid variant could see UK return to lockdown, scientists warn
Coronavirus experts have warned lockdown could return due to new Covid variants saying the UK could end up in “the same situation we were in a year ago." Scientists have said any future Covid-19 variants could bypass the immunity built up by people
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Red Funnel adds more sailings at peak times for Red Jet ferry
MORE high-speed crossing from Southampton to the Isle of Wight are to begin from this week. Red Funnel has announced a new Red Jet timetable for its Southampton to West Cowes route, with more frequent sailings during peak times. The firm also
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Remembering the Hampshire soldiers who died in Afghanistan and Iraq
WITH the world's eyes on Afghanistan as the country has fallen under Taliban rule for the first time since they were removed from power by US-led forces in 2001, many families across the country and world continue to mourn their loved ones, lost in
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Work to remove cycle lane on major Southampton road to begin tonight
WORK to begin removing part of a cycle lane on a well-used Southampton road is to begin tonight. Last week, the city council said that part of the route on The Avenue will be made permanent and part of it removed following a 15-month trial.
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Government announce UK gun licence review after Plymouth mass shooting
People applying for gun licences in the UK will be subjuct to social media checks following the mass shooting in Plymouth, the government has announced. Questions continue to mount over how gunman Jake Davison, 22, obtained a firearms licence before
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Man arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after car stopped and searched
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after a vehicle was stopped and searched. On Saturday police received reports that a man had entered a vehicle holding a bottle of whiskey. They are said to have then driven away
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Two people charged after cross county operation into town drug supply
TWO people have been charged after reports of drug supply activity. Last Thursday, a proactive operation took place involving Hampshire Constabulary, police from Surrey, and the Metropolitan Police. This came as part of an investigation into
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Meggitt reaffirms backing for takeover offer from US rival
DEFENCE group Meggitt has reaffirmed plans to accept a £6.3billion takeover bid from American business Parker-Hannifin. Meggitt, which has a Meggitt Avionics site at Titchfield Park in Fareham, said the stock market’s takeover panel would set a
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Vestergaard reveals failed Leicester transfer: 'Southampton blocked the move'
FORMER Saints defender Jannik Vestergaard has opened up on a failed January 2020 Leicester City transfer and insisted: “It seemed done, but Southampton blocked the move.” The Dane completed a summer move to Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes last week, before
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Lifeboat crew rescues person from inflatable boat
A crew from the Lymington RNLI team carried out a rescue this weekend involving a person in an inflatable boat. At 1.43pm on Saturday (14th August) Lymington RNLI got a 999 call from a person on Hurst Spit that saw an inflatable tender in difficulty
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Southampton park reopens after it was closed due to potential animal poisoning
A SOUTHAMPTON park has reopened after it was closed yesterday due to a potential poisoning. Mayflower Park was closed yesterday morning after several pigeons were found dead in the area. It remained shut throughout the day whilst an investigation
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Cyclist, 45, dies in crash with car near Barton Stacey
A CYCLIST has been killed following a crash with a car near Barton Stacey. The collision occurred between the cyclist and a Vauxhall Astra on an unnamed road known locally as Newton Lane between Barton Stacey and Newton Stacey at around 3.30pm
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Delays into second week due to gas work on key Southampton road
ONGOING road works in Southampton have led to traffic build up again this morning. Delays have built on the A35 at Redbridge Causeway near to a lane closure for ongoing gas work. #A35 Redbridge Causeway - Delays building eastbound from
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Hospital trust asks all visitors to test for Covid using kit at home
THE trust which runs hospitals in Hampshire is asking everyone to test for Covid before visiting. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT), which runs Basingstoke, Andover, and Winchester hospitals, is asking visitors to take a Lateral Flow
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Huge change to petrol coming in which will affect thousands of cars
DRIVERS are being told to check how huge changes to petrol will affect their cars. Motorists have been told that during the summer the standard (95 octane) petrol grade in Great Britain will become E10. However, the government are urging people
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Town 'split down the middle' over KFC plans – with two petitions started
RESIDENTS in New Milton are “split down the middle” over plans to build a KFC restaurant in the town – with two petitions going head-to-head. New Forest District Council is considering plans for a 48-seat restaurant and takeaway to occupy the former
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Laser pens shone at ships entering Southampton water
POLICE in Southampton are investigating multiple reports of laser pens being shone at ships entering Southampton. The marine unit of Hampshire Constabulary have specified in a post on Twitter yesterday that the devices had been shone at 'commercial
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New mask and self-isolation rules coming into force today in England
Fully vaccinated people who come into contact with postive coronavirus cases will no longer have to isolate under new guidance. From Monday, people in England who have had both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine will no longer have to spend 10 days in
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Urgent warning to people with THESE symptoms that could be cancer
THOUSANDS of people could be risking their lives by not coming forward for medical treatment despite having possible cancer symptoms, the head of the NHS in England has warned. People are being urged not to delay in getting themselves checked out
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NHS share tips on how to regain your sense of taste and smell after Covid
A loss of taste and smell are among the most common symptoms associated with Covid-19 as infection rates continue to rise across the UK. A loss of the senses is also associated with Long Covid, also known as post-Covid syndrome, is used to describe
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New play area opens as council continues play facility improvement scheme
CHILDREN are now able to enjoy a range of new equipment as a new play area opens in Hedge End. The new site at Barnfield Way is offering a range of new play equipment to local children and is described as providing a "safe, fun and challenging
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‘Unacceptable’ - MP slams GP merger proposal in letter to health bosses
AN MP has branded a potential merger of two GP surgeries as “unacceptable” in a letter to health bosses. Eastleigh MP, Paul Holmes has written to the Head of Primary Care at Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group
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Paedophile told 'girl' 'I'm a pervy man' during online chats
A MAN told a 13-year-old girl he was a married and ‘pervy’ man, a court heard. Tommaso Rasetti sent sexual messages to a teenage girl using an online application called Kik. The 42-year-old even told her how he had set up a group called Southampton
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IN THE COURTS: 11 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court
THE FOLLOWING cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates’ Court... MARCIN GUTMANSKI, 35, of Mayfield Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to criminal damage and found guilty of assaulting an emergency worker by beating. Remanded on bail. Case adjourned
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F1 legend's charity event near Romsey this summer
THE Celebration of Speed fundraising event comes to Embley Park on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August to raise funds for Race Against Dementia and Naomi House and Jacks Place. The Three-time F1 World Champion, Sir Jackie Stewart founded Race Against
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Judicial review of city council multi-storey will go ahead at the High Court
THE judicial review over the proposed multi-storey car park in Bar End is set to go ahead. Residents of Domum Road have been fighting the plans since they were first submitted and will now take Winchester City Council to the High Court. But
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Southampton firm delivers its first hybrid boat for transferring crew to offshore windfarms
A COMPANY in Southampton has delivered its first hybrid-powered boat capable of transferring crew to offshore windfarms. And the business says Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are leading the way in offshore wind innovation. Bursledon-based
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Would moving ferry terminal relieve traffic issues around Town Quay?
CONCERNS have been raised about a Southampton ferry terminal as problems with traffic continue in the area. On Friday, there were 45 minute delays around the Red Funnel terminal at Town Quay as a vehicle ferry was delayed from the Isle of Wight
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LETTER: I applaud green policies, but not when they're unrealistic
REGARDING the letter titled "Highway code" published on August 7th, many people have a different view of the cycle lanes than Ron Meldrum's. He says that campaigning by Green groups finally allowed for cycle lanes to be installed making for cleaner
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Work to improve road for pedestrians and cyclists finished ahead of £25m A31 scheme
A RAFT of work to improve an area of a busy town centre for pedestrians and cyclists has been completed. The project in Ringwood comes ahead of the major scheme to replace the bridges and widen the A31 dual carriageway, which is due to start later
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Revealed: The Southampton neighbourhoods with the biggest rise in deaths
THE Southampton neighbourhoods which saw the biggest rise in their death tolls during the coronavirus pandemic have been revealed – as well as those which seemingly escaped without major impact. Data published by the Office for National Statistics
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Drink driver caught at Tesco is banned for 18 months
A DRINK driver from Kings Worthy near Winchester has been banned from the road for 18 months. John Beaver, 60, of Shroner View, was caught by police in a 61-reg Ford Mondeo at Tesco in Winnall on July 23, a court heard. His alcohol reading
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Nearly 100 Southampton residents attempt to challenge their council tax bill
NEARLY 100 Southampton residents attempted to challenge their council tax bills last year, figures reveal. Think tank Bright Blue said a rise in the proportion of successful challenges across England shows that the country’s tax system has “long
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'We have loyal customers': Garden centre celebrates anniversary by helping schools
ONE of Hampshire's best-known plant centres is celebrating its 60th anniversary by helping schools across the county to improve the landscape. Fairweather's Garden Centre - part of the 7,000-acre Beaulieu Estate - has launched an eco-friendly campaign
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Man charged with breaching dispersal order in city
A MAN has been charged with allegedly breaching a dispersal order in force in Winchester city centre. Gary Trevor Page, 48, of Walpole Road, was arrested last Wednesday and been charged with failing to comply with the order imposed for the Kings