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Lorry driver who left the scene after killing motorcyclist found guilty
A LORRY driver who collided with a motorcyclist and left him to die when he drove onto the wrong side of the road has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving. Lucian-Sorin Todor overtook a cyclist, which he said only saw “at the
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Hasenhuttl: I have never had the thought Ward-Prowse could leave us
MANAGER Ralph Hasenhuttl insisted he never thought James Ward-Prowse could leave Saints – and believes he is on the path to become a legend at the club. Ward-Prowse on Thursday committed his future to the south coast side by signing a fresh five-year
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Spitfires bolster defence with loan signing of Gillingham centre-back Maghoma
EASTLEIGH have captured the loan-signing of Gillingham’s 23-year-old centre-back Christian Maghoma until January. The 6foot 1inch-tall defender is a former Tottenham Hotspur academy man and featured four times in League One for Gills during the
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Obafemi deal has 'fallen off the radar' for Blackburn
BLACKBURN boss Tony Mowbray revealed Saints striker Michael Obafemi will not be heading to Ewood Park this summer. Rovers had been linked with the 21-year-old following Adam Armstrong’s move to St Mary’s earlier this month. But the Blackburn
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Saints reportedly strike deal to sign Brazilian centre-back Lyanco
SAINTS have reportedly struck a deal with Torino for Brazilian centre-back Lyanco, in a deal worth up to £6million. The 24-year-old defender is a product of the Sao Paulo academy in Brazil but joined Italian Serie A side Torino in 2017, and has
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United boss Ole says 9-0 was a 'one-off, special game' and predicts tough test
MANCHESTER United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer calls last season’s 9-0 demolition of Saints a “one-off, special game” and predicts difficult fixture at St Mary’s on Sunday. Former Saints youngster Alex Jankewitz was sent off moments into the Old
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Army instructor jailed for raping teenage recruit at Hampshire base
A MARRIED British Army instructor who raped a teenage recruit at a Hampshire base has been jailed for eight and a half years. Corporal Thomas Biggs 'pressurised' the 18-year-old trainee into performing oral sex on him after getting her out of bed
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JWP admits being captain has challenges: 'Missing a minute terrifies me'
JAMES Ward-Prowse insists he has always “envisaged himself being club captain” following signing a brand-new Saints contract, admitting: “The thought of missing any minute of football terrifies me, I want to be out there helping the team.” The
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How you and Villa fans reacted to James Ward-Prowse's new FIVE-year contract
FOLLOWING the news breaking that James Ward-Prowse had put transfer rumours to bed and signed a new five-year contract at Saints, you and the St Mary’s faithful were understandably delighted. Fans took to social media and our Daily Echo comments
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Eastleigh boast cheapest National League season tickets in every category
WATCHING National League football is cheaper at Eastleigh than anywhere else in the country, with the lowest-priced season tickets of all 23 clubs in the professional division – in every category. Manager Ben Strevens and his Spitfires side narrowly
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What to expect on fans' St Mary's return - Covid rules, guidance, food + drink
AS SUPPORTERS return to St Mary’s in their droves for the first home game of the 2021-22 Premier League season, you might be unsure about what exactly to expect. The club have outlined a number of criteria and guidance regarding the Manchester
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JWP explains decision to sign new deal: 'I was keen to put talk to bed'
ALMOST exactly one year ago to the same date, James Ward-Prowse had signed a new five-year contract committing to a Saints future – but amid transfer noise he’s already topped that up with a new one of the same length, telling fans: “I was keen to
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Urgent warning issued over NHS Covid scam targeting your bank details
People across the UK are being issued an urgent warning over a scam targeting their credit card details. A new text message scam targeting unsuspecting victims sees fraudsters pose as the NHS asking for payment in order to create a Covid pass,
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UK drivers issued warning over their driving licence by DVLA
The DVLA hass issed a warning to UK drivers who will need to renew their driving licence this year. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has apologised to drivers for disruption to services which the government agency has put down to industrial
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Santander, Halifax and TSB down leaving customers locked out of accounts
Santander customers are reporting problems with mobile and online banking and are unable to access their bank accounts due to a technical fault. The issues started early on Friday morning and now nearly 700 customers have reported problems with
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Faeces problem in village gets so bad that parish council purchases 'poop scoop'
THE dog poop problem in a village has gotten so bad the parish council has bought a 'poop scoop' for residents. Colden Common Park has been subject to a worsening faeces crisis – and now action has been taken. The poop scoop can be used by
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Dangerous piece of public art fenced off as its too hot
A PIECE of public art at Winchester Cathedral has been fenced because it has become a danger in the sunshine. Luminous motion is a metal light sculpture that has been heating up in hot sunny weather. The cathedral has now fenced it off to stop
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Hotel apologies to woman who was refused entry because of her guide dog
A HOTEL has apologised after a blind woman was refused entry because she was accompanied by her guide dog. Outrage was sparked when Nicky West, 50, from Romsey, was denied a table at The Potters Heron restaurant in Ampfield on August 6. It is the
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Lifeboat saves two paddleboarders drifting 'dangerously close' to container ship
CALSHOT lifeboat rushed to the aid of two paddleboarders who were drifting into a shipping lane in the Solent. The crew were alerted just before 4.30pm yesterday after the paddleboarders got into difficulty near an area known as Blackjack.
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Aldi announce major change coming to all new UK stores
Aldi has announced an important change coming to all new stores across the UK. The new move will save the equivalent of over 2,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year, according to the supermarket chain. The German retailer hopes to achieve
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Civic chiefs approve latest plan to upgrade town's sports facilities
A HAMPSHIRE football club is celebrating another good result - planning permission to enlarge its clubhouse. AFC Totton has received consent to build two extensions to the building to create a bigger kitchen and a larger reception and waiting area
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Owners of award-winning hotel 'selling up with a heavy heart'
OWNERS of a well-known New Forest hotel have revealed that they put the building on the market "with a heavy heart". The award-winning Cloud Hotel in Meerut Road, Brockenhurst, has gone on sale for the second time in five years - with an asking
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A new 'luxury' dessert shop will open in Southampton next month
An artisan dessert chain will be opening a new store in Southampton next month. Heavenly Desserts - which has 35 stores across the UK - aims to create a "playful, innovative and on-trend indulgent dessert experience." The Southampton shop is
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Southampton City Council will support refugees fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan
SOUTHAMPTON will support refugees fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan, it has been confirmed. Cllr Dan Fitzhenry, leader of Southampton City Council, said the authority is working with the government to support and welcome refugees. Further
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'It could have set fire to us in the house': Couple woken by late-night blaze
AN ELDERLY couple in their 80s has had their back garden destroyed during a late-night fire. The Haywards were fast asleep when their doorbell rang in the middle of the night. Initially thinking it was the postman, it was actually two men alerting
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Post Office will remain closed after year-long search for postmaster fails
A RINGWOOD post office will remain closed after year-long efforts to find a new postmaster failed. The Post Office branch, which was located in the McColls store on Southampton Road, closed on August 26, 2020, after the incumbent postmaster resigned
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IN THE COURTS: 12 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court
THE FOLLOWING cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates’ Court... JAKE KNIGHT, 37, of Twyord Road, Boyatt Wood. Admitted breaching a community order by failing to attend an unpaid work induction. Community order revoked and ordered to pay £60
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Southampton man who sent ex partner's family explicit photos of her is jailed
A SOUTHAMPTON man sent intimate photos of an ex-partner to her 84-year-old godmother as part of a revenge porn attack, a court heard. Mick Kevin Domican also messaged the intimate photos to six other people, including the woman’s mother and sister
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All the places Southampton will battle with for City of Culture crown
SOUTHAMPTON will have to battle it out with a record number of cities to be crowned City of Culture 2025. A total of 20 places from across the UK have put in a bid to become the City of Culture 2025, but Southampton bosses say they remain hopeful
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BBC is looking for people to take part in home makeover series
THE BBC is on the hunt for those who are keen to make their home more user-friendly for a brand new TV show. BBC Studios, the makers of BBC's "The One Show", "DIY SOS" and "The Antiques Roadshow" are currently producing the new home makeover series
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How Hampshire's creative sector could drive the recovery
BUSINESSES in the creative industries are being offered extra support amid hopes they will help drive Hampshire’s economic recovery. Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is offering bespoke support to the sector. It says the industries
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More than 100 budding stars of the stage to perform in Mayflower Summer Youth Project next week
REHEARSALS are in full swing for Mayflower Theatre’s Summer Youth Production - the feel-good stage musical Summer Holiday based on the iconic 60s Cliff Richard film. The show includes 113 talented youngsters with a two-week rehearsal period followed
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Live music event in Southampton to raise money for mental health hiking group
A LIVE music event will take place in Southampton next month to celebrate the first anniversary of a popular walking club turned mental health support group. WalkieTalkies Fest will take place on Sunday September 26 at The Alexandra Pub on Bellevue
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Historic Spitfire flight sheds not having been listed is 'regrettable', says councillor
THE future of a workshop used to build Spitfire aircraft during the Second World War “lies with the landowner”, as it has been revealed the building it not listed. Southampton City Council says, subject to the approval of an ongoing planning
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Firefighters visit care home staff and residents in new 'state-of-the-art' fire engine
CARE home residents and staff have learnt about the latest firefighting kit as they were visited by the team from their nearby fire station. The team at Botley Fire Station visited Barchester's Snowdrop Place care home in Hedge End recently along
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"They're real can do people and its a pleasure to work with them"
CIVIC chiefs have met with members of a city community group to discuss ongoing problems with crime in the community. Last Saturday, Deputy Leader of Southampton City Council and cabinet member for growth, Cllr Jeremy Moulton, and Cabinet Member
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Date set for Southampton police station to reopen six years after it was closed
A SOUTHAMPTON police station is set to reopen next year, six years after it was closed. Bitterne Police Station was closed in 2016 with the building due to be sold off, but last year, plans were announced to reopen the site. The news was welcomed
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The riverside Hampshire pub which became a part of TV history
IT'S an idyllic riverside retreat pub-goers just can't stop finding excuses to visit. But it wasn't always so tranquil at The Bridge Inn at Shawford, which was once the unlikely focus of the nation's attention due to a piece of TV comedy gold.
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Best and worst retailers online for customer service issues, say Which?
JD Sports, Carphone Warehouse and Homebase were among the retailers with the worst online customer service when dealing with issues, according to new research. Consumer specialists at Which? found these were among the major retailers about whom