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Join the audience for Hampshire's first Business Leaders Climate Summit in October
OCTOER 28 marks a significant date in the Hampshire business calendar, as companies and local authorities come together from across the county to enable one of the most important conversations of our time to take place. The effects of Climate Change
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Campaign encourages drivers to avoid smart motorway roadworks
A NEW campaign from My Journey encourages car users to rethink their journeys to avoid the smart motorway roadworks. The My Journey team have launched their Travel Smart campaign, aimed at encouraging car users to consider alternative modes of
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Pubs ‘to serve six million fewer pints this bank holiday than pre-Covid’
PUBS will serve an estimated six million fewer pints this bank holiday than the same period in 2019, an industry body has said. The British Beer & Pub Association said its members expect to lose out on £25million in revenue from pint sales, down
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UK green, amber and red travel list changes confirmed by Grant Shapps
The Azores, Switzerland, Denmark and Canada are among seven locations being moved to the UK green list, the Department for Transport said. Countries added to UK green travel list Canada, Denmark, Finland, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Switzerland
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Hays sees skills shortages push up wages as hiring bounces back
RECRUITMENT company Hays has warned over “clear signs” of skills shortages worldwide and said the hiring woes are pushing up wages by as much as a quarter in some sectors. The firm’s chief executive Alistair Cox said salaries are “easily” rising
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Police called to fight in city street
POLICE are investigating reports of a fight in a Southampton street. Officers say "several" men were involved in the incident, which occurred in Stanton Road shortly after 2.30pm. A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 2.43pm to reports
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Quarter of food and hospitality firms hit by low stock levels
MORE than a quarter of food and hospitality firms have been hit by low stock levels in recent weeks as Britain’s mounting supply chain crisis takes it toll. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said its recent business survey found that 27
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Ralph outlines position he would like to strengthen before transfer window closes
RALPH Hasenhuttl insists Saints remain active in the transfer market, despite completing two more signings this week. Defenders Thierry Small and Lyanco made the switch to St Mary's in the past few days, arriving from Everton and Torino respectively
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Saints fans to wait up to four weeks for refunds after tickets issues - Full details
SAINTS have said it will take up to four weeks for refunds to be processed after fans faced long delays getting into St Mary's for the match against Manchester United. On Sunday, ticket-holding fans were unable to enter the stadium due to a "technical
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Southampton among best places to raise money by crowdfunding, report claims
SOUTHAMPTON is among the best places in the UK to raise investment for a start-up by crowdfunding, it is claimed. The finding comes from research by the secure payments provider Paymentsense, which analysed crowdfunded projects around the world
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August bank holiday weekend: 7 affordable activities to do with kids
The summer holidays are coming to an end but you might want to spend this bank holiday weekend doing the last few fun things with your kids. OVO Energy has combined eight affordable and sustainable activities for all the family to enjoy. Pick
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Police seize Class A drugs after investigating reports of illegal activity
POLICE have arrested a 29-year-old man after investigating reports of drug-related activity. Officers from Ringwood Neighbourhood Policing Team executed a warrant at a property in Winston Way, Ringwood, at 8am today. A police spokesman said
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Hunt for woman after burglar stole luxury items from pensioner's home
A HUNT has been launched to find a woman after luxury items were stolen from a pensioner by a burglar who asked to use the toilet. Police would like to identify the person in an e-fit image they have released following the burglary on August 14
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Saints skipper Ward-Prowse misses out on England squad
JAMES Ward-Prowse has missed out on selection for the latest England squad. The Saints skipper was part of Gareth Southgate's provisional Euro 2020 squad, before being one of the unfortunate few to be cut from the final 26-man group. And he
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Residents evacuated as firefighters tackle Thornhill flat blaze
RESIDENTS at a Southampton flat block have been evacuated as firefighters tackle a blaze. Emergency services rushed to Warburton Road, Thornhill, just after 12pm today to reports of a flat fire. Plumes of thick smoke were seen across the
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The latest Covid case clusters as almost half of city areas record rises
THE number of Covid cases has dropped across Southampton, despite almost half of the city's 31 clusters recording an increase in new positive tests. Public Health England's latest data showed that in the week to-August 20, 15 districts recorded
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How to keep your dog safe on bank holiday road trips
As the August bank holiday approaches, many of us will be planning a weekend getaway before normal service resumes next week. And with the Met office predicting sun and heat, there couldn’t be a better weekend to get away. With most of us set to
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'I am very happy he is here' - Ralph says Saints are better suited now to get the best from Elyounoussi
RALPH Hasenhuttl insists he was "not so surprised" to see Mohamed Elyounoussi's impact upon his return to Saints, explaining how his side are now better equipped to get the best out of the Norway international. Elyounoussi joined Saints for around
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McDonald's Monopoly 2021: Top prizes you can win this year
McDonald’s Monopoly is finally back with a range of top prizes up for grabs. McDonald's has revealed the top prizes on offer from the game, which was first launched in 2005. The return comes after a two-year absence due to restrictions in place
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Three dead after A303 crash as HGV driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving
A LORRY driver has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after three people were killed in a crash on the A303 near Andover. Emergency services were called just after 8.40am on Wednesday to a report of a collision involving a Vauxhall
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Man arrested after drugs found in search of 'suspicious vehicle' and driver
A SOUTHAMPTON man has been arrested after officers say they discovered a quantity of drugs in a search. On Tuesday, police were patrolling the A335 towards Bassett Green Road when they spotted a suspicious vehicle. Just after 1pm, a proactive
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Hasenhuttl explains Stuart Armstrong's continued absence
STUART Armstrong is still struggling to overcome a calf problem, which kept him out of last night's Carabao Cup win at Newport County. The Scotland international has not featured for Saints since pre-season. He was part of the matchday squad
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Where to get the best - and weirdest - burgers in Southampton
EVERYONE enjoys a good summer burger - and here's where you can get some of Southampton's best and weirdest. Whether it's beef, chicken or veggie, burgers are a meal everyone can enjoy. We've made a life of the top ten places to grab a burger
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National Dog Day: Most dog friendly beaches in the UK
26th August is International Dog Day in, and while we definitely don’t need just one day to scream about our love for our dogs, we wouldn’t be the pet loving nation we are without doing it even louder tomorrow. However you choose to celebrate your
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Tesco issue urgent one-week warning to clubcard members
Tesco has issued a one week warning to clubcard members. Britain's biggest grocer is urging some of its Clubcard members to act fast as vouchers due to expire in February only have one week of shelf life left. Earlier this year, Clubcard users
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Universal credit changes: Everything you need to know as benefits are cut
A £20 uplift in weekly payments, which was part of the UK Government’s Covid support, is due to end in October. Over the coming weeks, people claiming Universal Credit will receive notifications about a cut to their benefits this autumn. Benefits
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Appeal to find owner of dog rescued from Southampton motorway
A MAN who rescued a loose dog running along a stretch of Southampton motorway is searching to find its owner. On Tuesday, August 23, Gregg Turner was driving down the M271 heading to Westquay Shopping Centre when he spotted a scared dog running
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From jazz musician to rock and roll legend – remembering the late Charlie Watts
Rolling Stones' legendary drummer Charlie Watts might have belonged to the most famous rock bands in the world but he was a jazzer at heart. And he had been headliner at Eastleigh's Concorde Club, an international jazz mecca. Regarded as the
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Developer wants to replace single house with 37 new homes
A DEVELOPER has submitted plans to build almost 40 homes on a tree-lined site currently occupied by just one property. The AJC Group is seeking outline consent to redevelop two acres of land at Dibden Purlieu by building properties ranging from
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Now showing - latest plan for former cinema given go-ahead
PLANNING chiefs have approved another proposal to provide more housing on a town centre site occupied by a former cinema that is now flats. An application to remove the building's sloping roof and replace it with an extra storey containing six
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Patrols staged in New Forest to cut risk of wildfires
PATROLS are being mounted in the New Forest in a bid to prevent popular tourist areas being hit by devastating wildfires. Volunteers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) have joined forces with rangers from Forestry
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Elyounoussi bags hat-trick as rampant Saints hit EIGHT against Newport in Carabao Cup
MOI Elyounoussi bagged a hat-trick as rampant Saints showed their gulf in class to cruise into the third round of the Carabao Cup with an 8-0 demolition job of League Two Newport County. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s much-changed Premier League outfit looked
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Application to save WW2 flight shed from demolition put to Southampton council
AN APPLICATION to halt the demolition of sheds used to build Spitfires during the Second World War has been submitted, as efforts to save the structures continue. Southampton City Council has confirmed a Building Preservation Notice had been made
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'It's a nightmare': Anger at flooded basement and mould at new-build flats
RESIDENTS of a newly-built block of riverside flats have vented their anger in light of “countless” problems. Those living at Centenary Quay’s Spenser apartments say have complained about a flooded basement, their lift “broken for 11 months” and
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Driver stopped on Southampton pelican crossing to go shopping
A SOUTHAMPTON man who stopped on a pelican crossing while he went shopping has been banned from the roads. Muhammad Bilal Nasir stopped his Vauxhall Meriva on a pelican crossing in Shirley Street, a court heard. The 38-year-old of Winchester
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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... FLORIN RADU, 35, of Belton Road, Tottenham. Proved guilty in absence of driving without insurance. Case adjourned until September 10 to consider a disqualification from driving
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‘Thriving cannabis salesman’ caught with more than £1,800 in cash
A “THRIVING cannabis salesman” was caught with more than £1,800 in cash, a court heard. The driver of a silver Vauxhall Insignia carried out a suspicious manoeuvre when he was spotted by a police patrol car in Winchester Road, Southampton, police
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Dog rushed to vet after eating 'bread covered in rat poison' in Southampton park
A BELOVED family pet was rushed to the vet after being poisoned in a Southampton city centre park. Barney, the dog has spent the last few days being sick after eating bread covered in rat poison. Investigation continues after birds found
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Apprentices set sail on career journeys as training begins with yacht builder
SIX marine apprentices are due to set sail on their career journey as they begin training with a prestigious yacht builder. Over the next four years, the apprentices will be undergoing intensive training with bluewater sailing yacht builder, Oyster
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Syrian refugees are resettled across Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON is home to 35 of the Syrian refugees housed across the UK, figures show, as the Government prepares to resettle another 20,000 people – this time from Afghanistan. Charity Refugee Council praised the success of the Syrian conflict scheme
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Hampshire meat-lovers could win year's supply of burgers as part of new challenge
A YEAR'S supply of burgers is being offered to Hampshire residents who pledge to cut out meat and swap to plant-based alternatives. To celebrate National Burger Day on August 26, international plant-based food brand The Fry Family Food Co. is
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A free dog walking app with big aspirations
Launched in June this year, GoWalkies is the world’s first on-demand dog walking app that easily connects dog walkers with dog owners and allows dog walkers to keep 100% of their earnings while giving owners total peace of mind over the care and safety
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Serial fly-tipper ordered to do 300 hours of litter collection after waste dumped
A SERIAL fly-tipper has been ordered to pick up litter for 300 hours after dumping waste on a road. Last year on April 28, Fareham Borough Council enforcement officers attended Cherque Lane in Fareham after waste was dumped. The items were
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'Exhausted' pub staff treated to week off and reduced days over health concerns
A PUB in Fordingbridge has announced that it will close for a week to help the physical and mental health of staff, after “unbelievable” shortages caused exhaustion. The Cartwheel Inn pub landlords announced that they will close on Monday, August