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Saints' 2021-22 transfer window - giving the final verdict
AND that’s that. The 2021 summer transfer window has slammed shut and it was one of the craziest ever that I can recall. Arguably the two greatest ever players both moved. Lionel Messi for the first time in his career, ending up at a barely-even
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Obafemi completes move from Saints to Swansea
STRIKER Michael Obafemi has tonight sealed a permanent move to join Swansea City from Saints. The 21-year-old Republic of Ireland international completed a medical with the Swans and has agreed to link up with Russell Martin’s men. It is reported
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Swansea reportedly making late swoop for Obafemi
SAINTS striker Michael Obafemi is reportedly set to seal a permanent move to Swansea City. WalesOnline claim the 21-year-old is the target of a late move for the Republic of Ireland international by the Swans, on a permanent deal. Obafemi is
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Saints Women deliver 9-0 victory over Gillingham
SAINTS Women maintain their perfect start to the 2021-22 National League season with a 9-0 drubbing over Gillingham Women. After their first four fixtures, following being awarded promotion in the off-season, Saints are top of the table on goal
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‘Never a better time’ to book a winter break – Ryanair
THERE will “never be a better time” to book a winter break, according to the boss of Ryanair. Michael O’Leary said air fares will be “much lower” than before the coronavirus pandemic while demand recovers. He told reporters at a press conference
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Number of over-50s in work set to reach record high
THE number of people over the age of 50 in work is set to reach a record high by 2030, a new report predicts. Research suggests that almost half of those in the older age group will be in work within the next decade, compared with fewer than a
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Eastleigh College initiatives 'have had positive impact' for businesses
EASTLEIGH College stepped up its commitment to students and employers and developed new collaborative initiatives in response to the Covid pandemic. Paul Cox, Chief Executive at Eastleigh College said the collaborative efforts have had positive
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Greendale begins project for Hampshire County Council at Testbourne Community School
Chartered builder Greendale Construction Limited has won a 58-week contract from Hampshire County Council involving the recladding and internal remodelling and refurbishment of an existing two storey SCOLA type teaching block at Testbourne Community
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Sustainability event 'will help businesses bounce back'
HAMPSHIRE is to host the biggest event dedicated to corporate sustainability outside London and Birmingham. Organisers of the Big Sustainability Expo say having a sustainability strategy not only helps the planet but is also the most effective way
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Who is 'The Gorilla'? Saints signing Lyanco profiled
THE man who dubs himself ‘The Gorilla’, Brazilian-Serbian defender Lyanco looks like a bit of a livewire and has joined Saints' defence during this window. A man who celebrates his goal-stopping defending as much as a forward celebrates bagging
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Hampshire road reopens after container lorry crashes into town centre bridge
A HAMPSHIRE road has reopened after a container lorry ploughed into a railway bridge. Winchester Road was shut after a lorry hauling a shipping container smashed into a bridge in Romsey. Emergency services were called to the scene near to Bridge
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HMRC Child Benefit: Parents only have hours to make important changes
Parents and carers of school leavers only have hours to confirm whether their teenagers are remaining in some form of education. If they decide to continue their full-time education or training, parents or carers will be eligible to continue receiving
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Ryanair offers 14 new London routes. See £19.99 deals to Europe available now
Ryanair announced its Winter 2021 schedule today for its three London airports with the opening of 14 new routes, bringing the total to 142. From October, the budget airline will connect London to even more European destinations as travel recovers
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Where can I see the Red Arrows this year?
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team is a wonderful sight to behold. Flying distinctive Hawk fast-jets, people travel far and wide to catch a shot at their display. So, where can you see the Red Arrows for the remainder of 2021? We’ve listed some
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Deadline day at Saints, as it happened
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Valery reportedly set to stay at Saints amid Olympiakos loan interest
SAINTS full-back Yan Valery is set to remain at St Mary’s this summer, according to The Athletic. The 22-year-old had been linked with a loan move to Olympiakos, with a number of reports circulating on social media last night. But it now seems
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Fans' lunchtime thoughts on Saints' transfer window and deadline day
DEADLINE day has been a quiet one for Saints so far but with just under 10 hours still to go there is time for that to change. Eight players have already arrived at St Mary's, as Ralph Hasenhuttl looked to add a blend of pace, enthuisasm and youthful
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Live updates: Rail services disrupted for hours after lorry hits bridge
3:11pm Here's our story on the earlier incident
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Lorry ploughs into railway bridge causing travel chaos
A LORRY has ploughed into a Hampshire bridge today causing travel chaos. An HGV has hit a railway bridge over Winchester Road in Romsey. The road is partially blocked in both directions between Botley Road and Cupernham Lane. The incident
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More than 20 online scam incidents across Hampshire in two weeks
MORE than 20 online scams across Hampshire have been reported to police in the last two weeks. Hampshire Police are urging residents to be cautious when selling high value electrical items online, particularly on Facebook Marketplace, following
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Vipers book place at finals day in Charlotte Edwards Cup
SOUTHERN Vipers claimed a place at next Sunday’s Finals Day in the Charlotte Edwards Cup with a last-ball victory over Lightning at the Incora County Ground at Derby. Paige Scholfield top scored with an unbeaten 41 from 36 balls, sending her side
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Man charged by police investigating bike thefts and malicious communication
A MAN has been charged by police investigating several offences in Southampton and the New Forest. It comes after a number of bicycles were reported stolen in the Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst areas between April 24 and July 24. Police say the
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Multicultural festival returns to town park
A MULTI-CULTURAL festival returned to an Eastleigh park at the weekend after being cancelled last year due to COVID. On Sunday, the Eastleigh Mela took place on Leigh Road Recreation Ground offering an “eclectic mix” of food stalls and performers
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Met Office says heavy wind and rain due in 'unsettled' September
Parts of the country are due to see heavy wind and rain as September in the UK looks to be “unsettled,” forecasters say. This week, in large parts of the country, the final glimpses of summer weather for the year may be seen with what looks like
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Lost dog rescued from Southampton motorway is returned home
A DOG found running loose on a stretch of Southampton motorway has been returned home to his owners. The black Labrador, now known to be Murphy, was found running along the M271 by Gregg Turner on August 23 last week. Appeal to find owner
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Parents told to test children regularly for Covid when they return to school
Parents should make sure their children are tested regularly for coronavirus, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said as he warned youngsters not to get “carried away” when schools return. The Government is trying to persuade parents, secondary
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Warning issued as Covid variant 'could be more infectious' than any other
Scientists have issued a warning over a new Covid variant which “could be more infectious” than any other so far. The C.1.2 strain was detected by scientists in South Africa in May this year and is thought to have the potential to evade coronavirus
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Fight breaks out at Southampton hotel after couple told to leave
A HUNT has been launched following a fight at a Southampton hotel. Staff at the Ageas Bowl Hotel were abused after a couple was asked to leave. It is alleged that the two had used false details and someone else's card to book a room at the
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Man charged with causing danger to road users after M27 closure
A MAN has been charged with causing danger to road users following an incident on the M27 motorway. Dean Williams, 28, of no fixed address, is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court later today. Police were called to reports of concern
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Decision made on controversial plans for new parking spaces in Southampton
CONTROVERSIAL plans for new parking spaces in a Southampton neighbourhood have been approved. The land at 1 Gover Road in Redbridge is to be turned into a car park with 10 parking spaces. The site will be used by employees of the nearby commercial
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Plans for new homeless housing in Southampton delayed over concerns
PLANS for new accommodation to support homeless people in Southampton have been deferred. Southampton-based homelessness charity The Society of St James put forward plans to expand its current site at 5-7 Rose Road in Bevois ward. As reported
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Southampton NHS worker returns to role with help of service dog
A Southampton woman with a physical disability has told how her assistance dog has helped her maintain her independence. Vicky Forrest (36) who lives with her husband Jason in Southampton, has spina bifida and began using a wheelchair at the age
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In Court: 13 people who have been in Southampton Magistrates court
THE FOLLOWING cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates’ Court... KOSTAS CIPROHOMIS TSIPRIANNIS, 33, of Biscot Lane, Luton. Pleaded guilty to assault by beating. Remanded on unconditional bail. Adjourned for a pre-sentence report to be prepared
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Southampton Guildhall to turn red for charity this weekend
SOUTHAMPTON Guildhall is one of the landmark buildings that will turn red next Saturday to mark World Leukaemia Day. The popular entertainment venue will be lit up as part of a nationwide attempt to raise awareness of the disease - a type of blood
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Iconic chimney loses its lights as demolition looms
AIRCRAFT warning lights on one of Hampshire's biggest and best-known landmarks have been switched off ahead of its demolition. Twelve red lights attached to the 650ft chimney at Fawley power station - most of which has already been blown up - were
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Three weeks more: Delays to major gas work project on key city route
MAJOR work to replace a gas pipe on a key route into the city is set to continue for at least another three weeks. Motorists have been caught in constant tailbacks on the A35 Redbridge Causeway throughout the school holidays, as a result of the
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Mobile network wants to build a 5G mast outside food store in Southampton
PLANS have been submitted for a 5G mast outside a Sainsbury's store in Southampton. Network Three have asked for planning permission to install telecommunications equipment including a 15m high monopole supporting six antennas and two transmission
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Countdown on for Southampton Marathon weekend: What to expect in numbers
MONTHS of training, avoiding injuries and mental strength will be put to the test this weekend as thousands take part in the 2021 ABP Southampton Marathon. Excitement is building ahead of the weekend when cyclists and runners take to the city streets
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More support for Afghan refugees in Hampshire as crisis continues
FURTHER support has been offered to refugees coming to Hampshire from Afghanistan. Eastleigh Borough Council has said that it is working closely with other authorities in the region, the government and key partners to provide help with the Afghan
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Meet the winners of Child of the Year
THE winners have been announced in the Daily Echo Child of the Year 2021 competition. We are delighted to reveal the winners today from each age category. The youngest category - newborn to nine months old - was won by baby Reggie with that
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First-time buyers using loan scheme in Southampton
MORE than 100 first-time buyers bought a home through the Government’s Help to Buy equity loan scheme in Southampton last year, figures reveal. But housing campaigners claim the scheme is “sticking a plaster” on the failure to build enough homes
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Winchester man fined for threatening behaviour but cleared of attacking PC
A WINCHESTER man has been cleared of attacking a police officer but convicted of threatening behaviour. James Michael Hogan, 36, of Christchurch Road, was convicted at trial of threatening behaviour in Winchester on June 3. He was fined £70
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Road closures and traffic lights on A35 as major bridge works set to begin
MOTORISTS face weeks of delays and prolonged journeys in the New Forest as the main work begins on replacing a bridge. Hampshire County Council is funding the £5.5million project at Holmsley Bridge, which carries the A35. From tomorrow, September
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On their way: Huge controversial 680-home development gets building start date
WORK to build almost 700 new homes in Eastleigh is due to begin at the start of next year. A start date for construction of the controversial Boorley Gardens development in Boorley Green has been given as January 2022, with the first home owners