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Fareham-based manufacturer celebrates 100-years of continuous trading
Fareham-based manufacturer, Kelvion Ltd is celebrating 100-years of continuous trading. The company was founded in 1921 by Charles Searle who, after a minor motoring accident, unable to find anyone to repair his car radiator spotted a potential
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James Ward-Prowse signs new five-year deal at Saints
SAINTS captain James Ward-Prowse has signed a fresh five-year deal at St Mary’s and insisted: “I still have a lot left to give to this football club.” Speculation had been rife about the England midfielder’s future this summer. The Daily Echo understands
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Charged: Man armed with scissors attempts to steal charity box from bank
A MAN has been charged after an armed thief tried to steal a charity box from a Winchester bank. Christopher Taylor, 34, from Hyde Gate, Winchester, was today charged with attempted theft and going equipped for theft. The charge relates to
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Man treated by paramedics after kitchen fire
A MAN was treated for smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire. Crews from Beaulieu, Brockenhurst and Lymington fire stations were called to the incident at Barfields Court in Emsworth Road, Lymington. Dorset and Wiltshire appliances were also
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Dangerous driver killed 'brother' while on wrong side of road
A MINIBUS driver from Hampshire was on the wrong side of the road when he crashed into a lorry heading in the opposite direction, killing the sleeping passenger he considered 'a brother'. Pawel Szumlanski had only just picked up a female passenger
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Lorry driver denies witnesses told him to stop after colliding with motorcyclist
A LORRY driver who collided with a motorcyclist and left him to die has denied that witnesses told him to stop at the scene, a court heard. Lucian-Sorin Todor checked his Scania articulated lorry and drove off after seeing Jack Burgess, 22, lying
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Hasenhuttl: Saints 'can count on' returning Elyounoussi
MANAGER Ralph Hasenhuttl insisted Saints could “count on” returning Mohamed Elyounoussi and added: “I’m sure that this season he will make a lot of games.” The Norway international has spent the past two campaigns away from Saints on loan at Scottish
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Extinction Rebellion protesters block entrance to Hampshire oil terminal
CLIMATE campaigners have blocked the entrance to an ExxonMobil terminal. Dressed in masks and as grim reapers, members of environmental group, Extinction Rebellion have set up outside the terminal in Hythe. The group posted on Twitter saying
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Armstrong on humorous Shearer comparisons: 'He was a massive legend'
NEW Saints striker Adam Armstrong chuckled at his coincidental Alan Shearer comparisons but swiftly moved to confirm: “Shearer was a massive legend at Newcastle, Southampton and Blackburn as well. That’s something that I’m trying to do the same.”
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August Bank Holiday: Last-minute getaways to green list countries
As the August bank holiday fast approaches, many of us will be trying to get away to soak up our very last of the summer holidays. With new destinations being added to the UK’s green list every day, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals for you to
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TV channels such as ITV2, E4 and Dave will remain free for at least a decade
TV fanatics will continue to have free access to channels including ITV2, Dave and E4 for another decade as Freeview licences have been renewed. Ministers have said Public service and commercial broadcasters can continue to deliver content free-to-air
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Schools will be asked to teach outdoors if five pupils test positive for Covid
Schools have been told to consider moving classrooms outside when they return in September if five pupils test positive for Covid-19. A new academic year will start in a matter of weeks as school children return to class following the summer holidays
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Arrest made after alleged stolen car spotted in Southampton
AN arrest has been made after an alleged stolen car was spotted in Southampton. Yesterday police in the city said they spotted a Ford Fiesta which is claimed to have been stolen. As well as this, officers say the vehicle was also on cloned
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Search for witnesses after car keys and car stolen in burglary at town property
A SET of car keys and a car have been stolen after a burglary at a town property. Last week, car keys were taken from a property in Chiltern Walk in Fareham. The keys are believed to have been stolen between the hours of 8pm on Wednesday August
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Two people arrested and valuables seized after reports of pair trying car doors
TWO people have been arrested after valuables were stolen from a vehicle in Winchester. Police were called just before 5am today, August 18, to reports of two men trying car door handles in Fulflood. Officers attended and conducted a search
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Shakeaway opening new branch in Winchester shopping centre
A NEW shop will be opening its doors in Winchester next month and it is offering customers a sweet treat on its launch. Shakeaway is set to open in The Brooks Shopping Centre on September 18 and will be giving the first 50 customers a free milkshake
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Ryanair issue urgent boarding pass warning to Brits going on holiday
Ryanair has issued an urgent warning to customers over fake Boarding Passes which will see holidaymakers refused boarding on their flight. The warning concerns passes issued by Kiwi.com. Under EU regulation 2015/1998, it is mandatory that passengers
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Delays on busy town road after crash blocks lane
UPDATE: Southampton Road has now been cleared and delays are easing. A BUSY town road has been blocked following a crash. Southampton Road in Eastleigh has been blocked heading Northbound. This is due to a crash near to the junction with
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Jupiter set to mesmerize stargazers in the UK tonight
Jupiter is set to mesmerize stargazers across the UK tonight as it reaches its closest point to Earth. The giant planet will be at ‘opposition’ tonight, meaning it will be at its closest point to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by
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Popular New Forest hotel on the market for £2.35 million
A POPULAR hotel in the New Forest has gone on the market for £2,350,000. The Cloud Hotel in Brockenhurst is up for sale through Savills estate agents. The property was originally built in the early 1900’s forming two pairs of residential cottages
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Saints' groundsman becomes viral 'TikTok' star with behind-the-scenes views
PERHAPS the unlikeliest of internet sensations at Saints, a groundsman who works on the hallowed turf at St Mary’s is the latest to become a viral star through social media app TikTok. Dubbed grass_man5, the Saints groundsman uploads short clips
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Charity due to host superhero themed festival and trail to honour 'local heroes'
A CHARITY is due to a host a superhero themed festival this month in honour of local heroes. On August 28, Eastleigh Youth and Community Trust will host its superhero themed festival and trail for its local community at its base at the Pavilion
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IN THE DOCK: The latest cases to be heard before Southampton magistrates
THE FOLLOWING cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates’ Court... BARTLOMIEJ LUKASZ SALEK, 35, of Flint Close, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Pleaded guilty to drink driving and dangerous driving. Committed to prison for 16 weeks
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Plans to cut £7m from council budget
CONCERNS have been raised over plans to cut public health services in Hampshire. Hampshire County Council is looking to cut almost £7m from its public health budget, with sexual health, substance abuse treatment, 0-19 nursing (including school
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Homeowner applies to convert garden shed into dog grooming facility
An application has been made by a Southampton homeowner to convert a shed on their property to be used to house a dog grooming business. The existing shed is located at the bottom of the home's garden on Warren Avenue in Shirley. If approved
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Cancer charities say 'urgent investment' needed to reduce waiting times
AROUND three-quarters of people urgently referred to University Hospital Southampton Trust with suspected bowel cancer receive a diagnosis or an all-clear within four weeks, figures reveal. Cancer support charities say urgent investment is required
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Hampshire gun owners with mental health issues could have licence withdrawn
HAMPSHIRE residents applying for a firearms licence must provide a reference from their GP. Prospective gun owners across the county must provide a reference when applying for a firearm licence. Furthermore, gun owners suffering from mental
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Woman jailed for wasting 569 police hours with 'nasty and fabricated' harassment campaign
A WOMAN who fabricated a fake campaign of harassment against herself wasted hundreds of hours of police time, a court heard. Carly Buckingham-Smith sent herself abusive and threatening text messages. One of them read: “I am going to tie you
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Port plans could create at least 350 jobs and trigger £300m investment
PLANS to transform a Hampshire military base that forms part of the proposed new Solent Freeport could cost £300m and create hundreds of jobs. Solent Gateway, a civilian operator that leases Marchwood Military Port from the Ministry of Defence,
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Lifelong friends raise over £5,000 for hospices by cycling 874 miles to each shop
A pair of lifelong friends from Southampton have raised over £5,000 for charity after cycling over 800 miles to each charity shop. Dan Piernicki and Paul Bowers have been friends their entire lives, but throughout July, the pair took on the challenge
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Southampton residents invited to paint their LGBTQ+ inspiration for art exhibition
THE people of Southampton are being invited to paint a portrait of their LGBTQ+ inspiration. On August 28, artist Lucy Ash, will be joining members of the public at Southampton City Art Gallery for the portrait painting event. The artworks,
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Couple taking on London marathon in memory of son who passed away aged eight
A Hampshire couple are due to take on the London Marathon in memory of their eldest son, Jake. Parents, Nick and Kate Mellor from Holbury will be taking on the 26.2 mile challenge after their Jake passed away at the age of eight in 2018. When
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Afghan refugees to be resettled in Hampshire as Taliban take control of Kabul
REFUGEES from Afghanistan are set to be repatriated in Hampshire, it has been announced. Under plans by the Government, 20,000 Afghan refugees are due to be resettled in the UK over the next five years. This comes after the Taliban took control
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Fears that Southampton's last WW2 Spitfire factory could be demolished
A MAJOR part of Southampton’s history could be demolished as part of plans to transform the former Ford factory. Last month, warehouse developers Tungsten Properties applied to build four industrial units on the site in Swaythling. But, currently
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Welcome to the world to five of the South's latest additions
WELL that is one proud big sister and one adoring little one! These Southampton sisters look absolutely delighted to meet each other. Naryah and new arrival Milana are just one of the families we're featuring this week. ALSO READ: More
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Hollywood's Josh Harnett and Prue Leith of Bake Off fame are celeb spotted
A HOLLYWOOD A-lister, a star of The Great British Bake Off, a musical theatre legend and two world champion boxers make up our eclectic mix of celebrity snaps this week. Josh Hartnett, Prue Leith, Richard O'Brien, Roberto Duran and Glenn McCrory