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PHOTOS: Thousands hit Southampton to celebrate Pride 2021
THOUSANDS of gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans festival-goers and their friends filled the heart of the city with colour and love yesterday. Southampton Pride 2021 was hosted at Southampton Guildhall today the south's fastest-growing festival of
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Man suffers head, face and hand injuries in 'hammer' attack in Southampton
A MAN was assaulted near a Southampton park on Saturday, with witnesses claiming a hammer was involved. Police were called at around 3pm to Park Walk, to reports that a man had been assaulted. Witnesses said they believe a hammer was involved
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'I've heard that it was good!': Hasenhuttl admits he could not watch penalty
BOSS Ralph Hasenhuttl admits he has still not seen James Ward-Prowse's dramatic late penalty at St James's Park. Saints were awarded a spot-kick deep into second-half stoppage time when Adam Armstrong went down under the challenge of Jamaal Lascelles
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Late equaliser was 'absolutely deserved' says boss Hasenhuttl
RALPH Hasenhuttl insists Saints' late, late equaliser was "absolutely deserved" after seeing his side draw 2-2 at Newcastle United. All of Hasenhuttl's previous trips to Tyneside had ended in defeat and it looked as though Saints were about to
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Family rescued in paddleboarding incident off Lepe beach
A man was airlifted to hospital following a 'life-threatening' paddleboarding incident in water off Lepe beach. Two lifeboat crews from Calshot and Cowes were launched after two teenagers and their parents got into difficulties half a mile off
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Ward-Prowse on the spot as Saints seal a point after crazy finale at Newcastle
JAMES Ward-Prowse struck a late, late penalty as Saints sealed a dramatic point after a crazy finale against Newcastle. The game looked set to end 1-1 with Moi Elyounoussi cancelling out a Callum Wilson header. However, Newcastle appeared to
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Mayflower park closed in preparation for International Boat Show
Southampton's Mayflower Park will be closed for the next few weeks as preparation for the city's Boat Show begin. The play area and kiosk will remain open, even during the event. The Southampton International Boat Show is due to take place
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Premier League: Newcastle v Saints - as it happened
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Man charged following 32-hour incident at Winchester flat
A WINCHESTER man has today appeared in court following a 32-hour standoff at a flat in Winchester. Police charged a 60-year-old man following a public order incident at Mountbatten Court, off Andover Road, in Weeke on Wednesday and Thursday August
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GPs facing "difficult choices" due to blood tubes shortage
A shortage of blood tubes has put doctors and patients in a “terrible, unenviable position”, with GPs facing “difficult choices” about who gets blood tests, the British Medical Association has warned. The BMA said shortages across hospitals and
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Man arrested after street fight involving six people with weapons
A man has been arrested after a serious assault involving six men. The incident involving six men fighting in the street with weapons, took place on Thursday at 2.43pm in Stanton Road. A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "We were called
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In Pictures: Crowds flock to Victorious Festival for first time in two years
SUPERSTARS Madness brought their house of fun to close the first day of Victorious Festival. The headliners joined fans on Southsea Common in celebrating the return of live music after last year’s absence. “We didn’t play for 18 months; you
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As it happened: Southampton Pride 2021
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Council seats could be ‘up for grabs’ in all-out election
ALL council seats in Southampton could soon be up for grabs, it has been revealed. An all-out election could be called at Southampton City Council in 2023 as part of a review of the city’s electoral boundaries. This means that the number of
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Man arrested on suspicion of kidnap after missing Dorset woman is found
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap in relation to reports of a missing Dorset woman. Detectives investigating reports of a concern for the welfare of East Dorset woman Angela Coombs have confirmed that she has now been located.
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Listed: How parts of this Southampton hospital could be redeveloped
Major plans to redevelop part of a Southampton hospital have been unveiled. Parts of the Royal South Hants Hospital could be demolished to make way for new facilities which include a nursing home, a housing-with-care facility and a car park.
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Lawrie: My childhood visits to St James's Park showed me fans' passion for the club
EVEN though the season has just more or less started, the pressure is already on certain managers, one of them being Steve Bruce. His Newcastle side, who Saints face today, have played two and lost two in the league, and also gone out of the Carabao
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PHOTOS: Did you take part in this marathon from the 1980s?
With the Winchester Marathon quickly racing into sight, the Echo looks back at the event in 1982. Thousands of spectators lined the streets as an army of athletes invaded the ancient city on March 14. Of the 950 who set out on the 13 mile half-marathon
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Plan to build D-Day memorial at one of the embarkation points
IT WAS the biggest seaborne invasion the world had ever seen. More than 130,000 troops took part in the D-Day landings, which heralded the liberation of Europe and marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War. Towns and cities along
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PHOTOS: Dazzling colour filled the streets at Hampshire's first LGBT Pride march
AS thousands are due to take to the streets for Southampton Pride, the Daily Echo looks back at the first event of its kind. Rainbows flew through Hampshire streets on February 25, 2015, as more than 100 youngsters went on the county's first Pride
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PHOTOS: Having fun in the glorious sun - how we enjoyed the city's parks
AS it's now the Bank Holiday and weather forecasts predict warm weather, the Echo looks back at a few occasions through the years when we all enjoyed Southampton's outside spaces. There's little argument the weather has been a little underwhelming
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Five of the best walks to head outside for this bank holiday
WITH the bank holiday beginning today, a lot more people are likely to be looking to get outdoors. Weather reports claim that the temperature over the weekend and bank holiday Monday is due to be over 20C. And following months of lockdown restrictions
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Pubs for sale right now in Hampshire
LET'S face it, we've all dreamt of what it would be like to own a pub. All those times you've been sat in your local, thinking "why don't they have Estrella on tap?" and "I wouldn't have chosen those chairs!". Well, now is your chance to put
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How to regain your sense of taste and smell after Covid
Losing your sense 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
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The UK's best free-to-view outdoor artwork to visit over August Bank Holiday
Art fans looking for day trips over the August Bank Holiday weekend may not have to travel as far as first feared. Sky Arts have whittled down a list of the top 20 outdoor art attraction across the UK with art in England, Wales and Scotland making
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Rust, graffiti and damage: Mum calls for revamp of 'unsafe' Southampton park
A SOUTHAMPTON mum is calling for the revamp of an “unsafe” playpark which she claims has been plagued by vandalism and antisocial behaviour. Mum-of-three Lisa Wilkinson from Coxford claims that the adventure playpark on the recreational area off
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'It could be the end for us': Cinema campaign may be over as luxury flats gets closer
PLANS to turn a former New Forest cinema into flats are edging closer, while campaigners admit that "not a lot is happening" with their efforts. Ringwood's old Regal Cinema building, which has stood empty for about 15 years, has been the centre
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New cancer foundation set to host first charity event
THE FIRST charity event for the Jenna Marie Foundation (Never Too Young) is set to go ahead at the end of the month. The family rounders tournament and BBQ will take place on August 29 at Romsey Town football club at 10am. There will be tombola
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Man stole Euro 2020 football stickers worth more than £100
A MAN stole more than £100 worth of football stickers during a shoplifting spree. Robert Glyn Jones raided Sainsbury's in Blackfield stealing £107 of Euro football stickers. The 32-year-old of Studley Avenue, Holbury, stole meat, alcohol and
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Unveiled: The multi-million pound scheme to transform Southampton hospital
DETAILED plans for the multi-million pound redevelopment of a Southampton hospital have been unveiled. Some of the buildings at the Royal South Hants Hospital could be demolished to make way for new facilities including a 70-bed nursing home, a
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Council leader writes to Home Security urging Government to do more for Afghan refugees
WINCHESTER’S council leader has written to the Home Secretary urging the Government to do more for Afghan refugees. Cllr Lucille Thompson has written to Priti Patel following the collapse of the Afghan Government following the withdrawal of NATO
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All you need to know as children set to return to school across Hampshire
CHILDREN are due to return to school at the start of next month. With dates changing year on year and the pressure of getting everything ready in time like new school kit and uniforms, some may be unsure when their children are due to go back.
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Special domestic violence powers ban man from Hampshire road
SPECIAL domestic violence powers have banned a man from a Hampshire road. Ashley Clark Collins must not enter Shakespeare Road, in Eastleigh between its junctions with Selbourne Drive and Arthur Road. The 31-year-old has been handed a court
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Everything you need to know about today's Southampton Pride event
THE south coast's LGBT+ community is ready to fill the heart of the city with colour and love. Thousands of gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans festival-goers and their friends will flock to Guildhall Square on Saturday for the fifth Southampton Pride
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Will the Itchen Bridge toll ever be removed? We asked the council
IT has been one of the main focuses of chats in the pub ever since it opened: Will the Itchen Bridge toll ever be removed? And, like me, you’ve probably heard the story hundreds of times that once the toll had raised enough to cover the cost of
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Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: The best deals available this August Bank Holiday
Aldi and Lidl have revealed a range of items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores this Bank Holiday weekend. From pet products to power tools, you'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains this weekend while