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Police want to speak to people who helped group from water after man dies
Police are now appealing for witnesses after a man died in a paddleboarding incident in the water off Lepe beach. Officers were called at 3.54pm to a report that a man was unconscious in the sea at Lepe Beach, Exbury. The 51-year-old man was
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Back-to-back defeats to start the season for Eastleigh
BROMLEY stormed to their first National League win of the season with a 3-0 victory over Eastleigh. Andrew Boyce went close for Eastleigh in just the second minute but was denied by goalkeeper Mark Cousins before Michael Cheek headed a good chance
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Specsavers has created 41 jobs as demand for sight and hearing test returns
SPECSAVERS says it has created 41 jobs in Hampshire as demand for sight and hearing tests returns. The high street optician and audiologist says the jobs could be a “lifeline” to retail workers who have lost jobs during the pandemic. Many of
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'I have a lot of confidence' - Elyounoussi pleased to send fans home happy after 'decent week'
RETURNING Moi Elyounoussi praised Saints' character to battle back twice to take a point against Newcastle, and says he is now playing with "a lot of confidence." The 27-year-old spent two years away from St Mary's on loan at Celtic, before returning
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Southampton star Phipps: Paralympics gold 'beyond my wildest dreams'
SOUTHAMPTON'S Aaron Phipps admitted he was in dreamland as he helped Great Britain to a famous wheelchair rugby gold at the Paralympics in Tokyo, writes James Toney. In a sport dubbed 'murderball' it needed the street smarts of a couple of British
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Hampshire taxi driver and family killed in Kabul airport attack
A TAXI driver from Hampshire is among those dead after an attack at Kabul airport last week. Mohammad Niazi travelled to the Afghan capital via Azerbaijan on Tuesday of last week in a desperate attempt to bring his family to the UK before evacuations
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'Don't worry, it's safe with us': Police seize vehicle after 'burnout' at car meet
Police have seized a car following another car meet in Hampshire. It comes just a few weeks after officers in Calmore broke-up another car meet with 100 people. Police in Test Valley posted on their Facebook page: "We were made aware of an
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Man who has 'flagrant disregard for court orders' is jailed
A WINCHESTER man has been jailed for not complying with court orders. Jordan Bell, 23, of Durngate Place, admitted failing to attend appointments with the probation service on June 22, July 2 and July 20. Magistrates in Basingstoke sent him
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'That's crazy' - dentist explains golden rule for brushing your teeth
A dentist has gone viral on TikTok after sharing her golden rule about brusing your teeth in the morning, and it has taken many by surprise. The social media platform allows users to share videos with followers with tips on anything from DIY and
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Freeview TV channels set to change: What you need to do
On 25 August 2021 Freeview channels Now 70 and Now 80 will switch positions, the television platform has announced. Viewers will need to retune their televisions to update them with the change, keeping TV channels and the TV guide up to date.
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Man dies in hospital after rescue from waters off Lepe beach
A MAN has died after being rescued from the waters off a Hampshire beach. Police say enquiries are ongoing into the incident at Lepe Beach on Saturday. A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "We were called at 3.54pm on Saturday 28 August
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Six ways to encourage your child to start saving money
As a parent, it’s easy to get carried away worrying about your child’s future. There are so many factors to consider, and finances are always going to play a huge part. Saving money is one of the most important things you can do, yet many of us
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'Please change A326 - we DO need a dual carriageway'
As a long time Waterside resident living in Holbury, it was with great interest that I read the article urging the so called ‘Civic Leaders’ to scrap the proposal to upgrade the present parking lot currently operating under the guise of the A326.
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Obituary: Award-winning journalist Steve Davies who held power to account in Southampton
AN award-winning reporter and editor who spent much of his successful career in Hampshire has died aged 72. Steve Davies led newspapers across the region during his 40-year career, including working at the Southern Daily Echo for a period.
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Roads outside these three schools to be closed at drop-off and pick-up
ROADS outside a trio of schools in Hampshire will be closed at drop-off and pick-up times as part of a pilot scheme. A new trial is being launched by Hampshire County Council for School Streets, which sees stewards close the road a school is on
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This company is trying to change lives - through exercise
A company which aims to change lives through physical activity has been shortlisted for a national award. Fair Oak based, ActiveMe 360 has been shortlisted in the UK Social Enterprise Awards, recognising it as one of the leading social enterprises
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The arts and crafts boxes helping people in Hampshire with their mental health
VULNERABLE young people across Hampshire have been diving into the world of arts and crafts to boost their mental health this summer. Hundreds of support boxes have been handed out to youngsters between the ages of 10 and 16, containing activities
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Roadworks to take place to improve travel around school expansion
WORKS are due to start on roads close to a city school including a new zebra crossing and footways. Southampton City Council has revealed a new programme of works to improve transport alongside the expansion of St Mark's Church of England Primary
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Number of people in hospital with Covid on the rise in Southampton
THE number of people being treated for Covid in hospital in Southampton has risen since last week once again. As concerns rise ahead of children going back to school and parents returning to work after the holidays, the number of hospitalisations
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Meet the Hampshire woman competing for Miss British Isles title
KATRINA Field, age 25 from Woodley, Romsey has been selected to take part in the national final of the Miss British Isles 2020/21 Model Competition. Katrina currently holds the title of Miss Hampshire 2020/21, something she first held in 2017.
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£3.2m spent on city council redundancies in two years
MORE than £3.29million has been spent by Southampton City Council on redundancy payments in just two years, new figures reveal. The authority made 101 positions redundant between 2019 and 2021, according to fresh data from the Ministry of Housing
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Vote for your retailer of the year
We want you to nominate your favourite retailer. Whether it is because of their customer service, the shopping experience or the stock they hold tell us and they could be in with a chance of being award our Retailer Of The year. Nominations
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Greggs is bringing back the Pumpkin Spice Latte - when you can get one
Greggs has officially kicked of Pumpkin Spice Latte season with the return of the delicious (and sometimes divisive) autumnal beverage. Launching nationally ahead of other high street coffee shops, the Greggs Pumpkin Spice Latte costs from £1.95
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Dragons, fairies and mermaids: Folklore, fables and tales from across Hampshire
WITCHES, fairies, mermaids and even a dragon are just some of the mythical creatures rumoured to have lived in Hampshire. Britain is rich with a number myths and legends from the Beast of Bodmin and St George and the dragon to the Loch Ness Monster
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Nine reasons why Southampton should be crowned the next UK City of Culture
DAILY Echo readers have spoken on why Southampton should be the next City of Culture. Last week, we asked our readers why the city should be crowned UK City of Culture 2025. Southampton will be battling it out with a record 20 cities for the
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House prices fall in city - but only slightly
House prices dropped slightly, by 0.1 per cent, in Southampton in June, new figures show. But the drop does not reverse the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area achieve 2 per cent annual growth. The average Southampton
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Locked up in August: Eight criminals jailed by the courts
These are the faces of the criminals who have been jailed in Hampshire in August. This month, rapists, thugs, stalkers and even 'time wasters' have been jailed. Here we round up some of the cases heard in Southampton and Hampshire:
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'No sign of slowing': How the Covid vaccine roll-out is going where YOU live
THERE is no sign second doses of the Covid vaccine are slowing in Southampton, says a health expert. The reassurance comes as an interactive map comprised of Government data, shows some areas in Southampton having the lowest vaccine rates in Hampshire
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Mercury Award winning Wolf Alice playing sold out gig in Southampton
A MERCURY award winning band are coming to Southampton as part of a drive to support grassroots music venues after COVID closures. Alt-Rock quartet Wolf Alice are playing the sold out show at The Joiners on Sep 29 as part of The National Lottery
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Cars stolen in Hampshire after being listed for sale on Gumtree
POLICE have issued a warning to those selling their vehicles online after a number of car thefts in Hampshire. Hampshire Constabulary are urging those selling their cars online to be vigilant following reports of thefts after vehicles were listed
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Teenager caught with illegal knife at hotel
A TEENAGER has been convicted of having an illegal knife at a Winchester hotel. Adrian Liptrot, 19, of Stane Street, Ockley, Surrey, was found with a large kitchen knife at the Wessex Hotel on Paternoster Row on March 3. On February 8 he was
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'Please fix our pavements - they're hazardous' resident implores council
A SOUTHAMPTON resident has called for repairs to a stretch of footpath they describe as ‘dreadful’. Bassett resident of 40 years, Ann Parsonage said the state of the paving on footpaths in Bassett Crescent East and Bassett Close are ‘hazardous.
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Festivals are back! Victorious rocks as festival wows crowds
THE GREATEST names and some of music’s most exciting new acts rocked this year’s Victorious Festival. After a two year absence, the return of live music and fans without restrictions was the highlight of the weekend event on Southsea Common, which
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7 new Covid rules for schools ahead of new term starting in September
Pupils and parents will have to get used to a list of new Covid rules introduced in schools as a new academic year starts. Pupils are currently enjoying what little time is left of their summer holidays, but will need to get used to new rules in
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Best burgers in Southampton? Here is where YOU recommended
WHETHER you are a meat lover, or stick to a more plant-based diet, I think we can all agree that burgers are a one of the best foods ever invented. But, with something so delicious ultimately comes debate. Debate over where in Southampton makes
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New shows coming to Netflix in September including Money Heist and Sex Education
There is a plethora of streaming services we can choose from these days. Thanks to Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Now TV, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to TV series and films to watch. And even as lockdown restrictions ease, many