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Hasenhuttl gives update on team news and rotation ahead of Newport County
RALPH Hasenhuttl has revealed that there will be plenty of rotation for the Newport County trip on Wednesday. Although Saints were knocked out at this stage of the EFL Cup last season by Championship side Brentford, they did go on a superb run
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Hasenhuttl's Saints face giant killers: 'It will not be a Sunday afternoon walk'
MANAGER Ralph Hasenhuttl doesn’t expect an easy contest when they travel to League Two Newport County on Wednesday and insists “it is definitely not a Sunday afternoon walk.” Saints have been drawn away to the South Wales side in the second round
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Fire tears through roof after spreading from shed
FIREFIGHTERS have raced to tackle a house fire tonight. Fire engines have been called to Garland Way, Totton. A shed fire has spread to the roof and the first floor of a property. Two engines are on the scene as well as an aerial ladder
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Saints' Small cites Livramento's start and Ralph's philosophy as motivation
NEW Saints acquisition Thierry Small has cited Tino Livramento’s immediate success as motivation after south-coast move, saying: “It shows that Ralph, if you’re playing well, he’s not scared to play young players.” Small, aged just 17, signed on
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Road blocked after crash involving car and cyclist
A HAMPSHIRE road has been partly closed following a crash involving a car and a cyclist. Emergency services have raced to Commercial Road in Totton following a crash at around 5.15pm today. Paramedics are on the scene at the incident involving
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Saints predicted lineup vs Newport County - EFL Cup clash
SAINTS travel to League Two Newport County in the second round of the Carabao Cup with the expectation that they should progress. But the Exiles are cup specialists and have sprung enough surprises in recent competition that it’s difficult to call
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The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80
The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80, his publicist has said. The musician, who marked his 80th birthday in June, had been a member of the rock group since 1963. A statement from his London publicist Bernard Doherty
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Brexit could mean no pigs in blankets on your dinner plate this Christmas
Last year it was Covid-19 altering our Christmas plans but in 2021 its Brexit that could change the festive traditions. Classic Christmas meal-time favourites like pigs in blankets could be in short supply this year as due to post-Brexit issues
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Hampshire Fare: the return of the networking event
COUNTY food group Hampshire Fare celebrated the return of its networking events by welcoming around 60 members, including corporate friends and partners, to its first business networking event following the easing of lockdown restrictions. This
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Chemical manufacturer boosts production through ‘game-changing’ automation solution
A CHEMICAL manufacturer has increased production, flexibility and control through a ‘game-changing’ automation solution. GEO Specialty Chemicals (GEO), based in Hythe, Hampshire, is an industry leader in the development and manufacture of high
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From six staff to 100: The fast-growing firm replacing conservatory roofs
A BUSINESS which has grown from six employees to more than 100 in the space of eight years is expanding again. Green Space UK installs insulated roof panels in conservatories to make them warmer in the winter, cooler in the winter and quieter in
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Appeal after attempted theft from unlocked car on Southampton street
POLICE are urging Southampton resident to be vigilant after an attempted theft from an unlocked car. Today officers received reports of someone going through an unlocked car on Seaton Close in West End at around 2.20am. The Ring Doorbell had
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Saints duo receive Scotland call-up
SAINTS’ Scottish duo Che Adams and Stuart Armstrong have received call-ups to the international squad for the upcoming break. Manager Steve Clarke named the pair for their September fixtures against Denmark, Moldova and Austria – with the Moldova
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'Do not approach him' - Police search for wanted man from Southampton
POLICE are searching for a Southampton man who has been missing for over a month. Craig Ham, 28, from Southampton is wanted on recall to prison. Officers say on July 20, he failed to return to premises in Southampton where he was ordered to
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E.On and Scottish Power confirm you will face a £139 energy bill increase
E.On and Scottish Power have confirmed their customers will face a £139 price increase set to impact 15 million homes in October. The price of both E.On and Scottish Power’s standard tariffs will jump by around £139 a year, the maximum allowed
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Delays of 90 minutes on motorway after crash blocks multiple lanes
UPDATE: All lanes have now been cleared. Heavy delays remain but are starting to ease. THERE are heavy delays currently on a Hampshire motorway after a crash blocked multiple lanes. Two lanes are currently blocked on the Southbound carriageway
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Heavy delays on M27 after crash blocks lane
HEAVY delays held up traffic on a Hampshire motorway after a crash this morning. At around 11am it was reported that a crash on the M27 had blocked one lane between junction 3 and junction 2 heading westbound. #M27 Westbound - One lane
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The Covid self-isolation rules you need to know ahead of August Bank Holiday
People being instructed to self-isolate has reached its lowest number since the week of June23. A total of 261,453 alerts were sent to users of the app for England and Wales in the week to August 11, down by 18% on the previous week when 317,519
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Multiple people rushed to hospital after inhaling hazardous fumes at hotel
MULTIPLE people have been rushed to hospital after inhaling hazardous fumes at a hotel. Two chemicals were accidentally mixed together to create chlorine gas at Solent Hotel and Spa in Whiteley. Emergency services were called at around 8.45pm
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Covid antibody tests to launch across the UK today - how to book yours
The government has announced a UK-wide Covid antibody testing programme will be rolled out to the general public for the first time this week. The programme, which will offer tests to thousands of adults per day, aims to improve understanding and
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Small's first words as a Saints player - 'unbelievable feeling'
THIERRY Small says “it’s an unbelievable feeling” to sign for Saints after penning a three-year deal with the club. The 17-year-old departs Everton with a big reputation for such a young man, and is hotly-tipped as one of the biggest defensive
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Saints sign hotly-tipped Everton defender Thierry Small
SAINTS have completed the signing of Everton left-back Thierry Small on a three-year professional deal. The 17-year-old moves to St Mary’s after becoming the youngest ever player to represent the Toffees, aged 16 and 176 days, when he was given
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Hasenhuttl pleased to acquire Small 'especially as other clubs were interested'
RALPH Hasenhuttl has expressed his delight at the signing of young-left back Thierry Small, saying: “I am very pleased, especially when there were again a number of clubs who were interested.” The 17-year-old defender moves to St Mary’s from Everton
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Milkshakes off the menu as McDonald’s hit by supply chain issues
Fast food giant McDonald’s has run out of milkshakes in all of its UK restaurants due to supply chain problems. The burger chain has also been left without bottled drinks across its 1,250 outlets in England, Scotland and Wales. A spokesman
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Netflix announces new films with big stars and their 2021 release dates
Netflix has announced a number of new films and their release dates, including a dark comedy starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Don’t Look Up is directed by Adam McKay and features the two Hollywood stars playing low-level astronomers
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Thousands signing Southampton Spitfire petition over controversial planning application
HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition to save a shed in Southampton used to build Spitfire planes in the Second World War. As reported in The Echo, the sheds on Wide Lane in Swaythling are subject to the approval of an ongoing planning application
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'Pastiche' extension to Victorian house granted permission
AN extension, branded "pastiche", to a Victorian coach house in Winchester has been approved by city councillors. Allison Jowitt proposed a second extension on her home in 10 Compton Road. The plan generated 12 objections including Alison Davidson
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Funfair coming to Southampton Common this weekend
SOUTHAMPTON residents can look forward to a bank holiday of entertainment with the return of an annual funfair. Southampton Common will be transformed into a funfair this coming weekend. From Thursday to Monday people will be able to enjoy
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Cathedral denies busker Marvin B Naylor was ordered to stop playing
WINCHESTER Cathedral says it is investigating a confrontation between a priest and a well-known busker. It has denied the busker Marvin B Naylor was ordered to stop playing but to move his pitch. But its statement added: "This gives us much
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Tourist hot-spot loses major attraction following sale of famous yacht
HAMPSHIRE is about to lose the famous boat in which Sir Francis Chichester became the first person to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe. Gipsy Moth IV, one of the star attractions at Buckler's Hard, has been sold and is due to relocate to
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'She is a true star': Top award for nurse who worked 60-hour shifts
A HAMPSHIRE nurse has received a top award after working 60-hour shifts during the pandemic. Lin Silvestri, who has been in the profession for half a century, was presented with the Chief Nursing Officer's Silver Award in a surprise ceremony.
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'I can’t wait to show them their community cares': Hundreds raised for fire-hit couple
A FUNDRAISER set up to repair an elderly couple’s garden which was damaged in a blaze is snowballing. A Southampton community has stepped up to raise £1,000 to replace a garden shed and fencing destroyed in a fire. John and Joyce Hayward were
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Covid-19 memorial is unveiled at crematorium
A COVID-19 memorial has been unveiled at a crematorium in Hampshire. The dedicated memorial was shown for the first time officially at Wessex Vale Crematorium in West End and is now available for the public to visit. A special event took place
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More than 3,600 back calls for average speed cameras on danger route
MORE than 3,600 people have signed a petition calling for average speed cameras to be installed on a New Forest road. The online petition was launched following a spate of animal accidents on Roger Penny Way - one of the worst routes in the district
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Southampton road closed for up to seven weekdays for emergency works
A SOUTHAMPTON road has now been closed as emergency works take place. An emergency 24-hour closure has been put in place at the junction of Forest Hills Drive and Woodmill Lane. Lasting up to seven days and having started yesterday (August
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Planners give housing scheme the go-ahead
WINCHESTER planners have given permission for a city council scheme for social housing in Micheldever. The city council planning committee has approved a council scheme for six homes on a council-owned but under-used garage block at Southbrook
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Plans for 24 'self-built' homes rejected
PLANS for 24 self-build homes and the demolition of a riding stables near Bishop's Waltham have been rejected by Winchester planners. Patrick Reilley and landowner Elisabeth Boyes applied to knock down Quob Stables in Durley and also build a community
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Man kicked and punched woman as she lay on the floor in park
A MAN launched a cowardly attack on a woman punching her in the jaw and leaving her eyes bruised, a court heard. Aaron Callaway punched and kicked his victim as she lay on the floor in Leigh Road Park, Eastleigh. The 39-year-old was seen by
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IN THE COURTS: 14 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court
THE FOLLOWING cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates’ Court... RAJESH PRAVIN SINGH, 54, of Knowsley Road, Cosham. Pleaded guilty to using threatening words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress, assaulting an emergency worker
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Southampton Boat Show now just weeks away
THE Southampton International Boat Show is now just weeks away. The event is touted as Britain’s biggest festival of boating. Returning to the shores of the Solent for an entire week, visitors will be able to experience life on the water at
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Southampton Pride to be hosted completely outside to protect festival-goers
SOUTHAMPTON Pride is set to be hosted completely outdoors for the first time in a bid to keep festival-goers safe. Thousands of gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans festival-goers and their friends will flock to Guildhall Square this month for the
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The TikTok famous Southampton business working with countless celebrities
THEY are the TikTok famous Southampton business who have laid floors for countless celebrities. Flormac Resin, based in the city, was launched in 2018 and is "expanding rapidly", says director Ryan Vassallo. Run by Ryan, Lewis Marston and Nick
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Southampton's Boots store to offer drugs and make-up on Deliveroo
Boots has become the latest high street brand to sign up with Deliveroo to help customers who may have over-indulged on the food and drink delivery app the night before. The company launches a 14-store pilot in cities across the country from Monday