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Hasenhuttl: Saints head into international break 'absolutely positive' despite winless start
BOSS Ralph Hasenhuttl insists Saints have gone into the international break "absolutely positive", despite being yet to register a victory in the Premier League this season. After defeat at Everton on the opening day, Hasenhuttl's men held Manchester
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Growth slows in service sector as post-lockdown boom subsides
THE UK’s service sector grew much slower than expected in August and at its lowest rate since March as demand returned closer to normal following a post-lockdown boom. Yet businesses also said that they were hiring at a rate not seen for at least
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Farmers' exit payment tax dilemma
UNCERTAINTY around the tax position of the exit payment is one of the biggest problems to farmers taking advantage of the government’s lump sum exit scheme planned for April 2022, says chartered accountancy practice Butler & Co. The lump sum could
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Accolades for Wightlink’s flagship Victoria of Wight as the ferry company celebrates her third anniversary
WIGHTLINK'S £30million flagship entered service three years ago, carrying her first passengers between Portsmouth and Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight. Powered by hybrid energy, Victoria of Wight uses a combination of batteries and conventional
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Asda confirms convenience store rollout as two more executives quit
Asda has confirmed plans to expand its convenience stores into petrol stations, with 28 launching this year and a further 200 next year. The details come as the supermarket also revealed two more senior executives have quit, following the departure
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Dunelm sales expected to jump after customers redecorate during lockdown
DUNELM is set to confirm that sales surged by more than a quarter over the past year despite store closures, as locked-down customers spruced up their homes. The homeware and soft furnishing retailer has been a significant beneficiary of lockdown
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Police hunt man who tried to grab girl, 15, in city centre
POLICE are searching for a man who tried to grab a teenage girl in Winchester. Officers were called to Middle Brook Street yesterday (September 2) to reports of a 15-year-old girl being approached by a man. This was in broad daylight at around
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Lemina named by Obafemi as among Saints stars who 'took me under their wing'
MARIO Lemina is among the names of players that Michael Obafemi named as ‘taking him under their wing’ during his Saints spell, insisting: “There’s too many to say, I’m thankful for them all.” The 21-year-old joined Saints in 2016 from Leyton Orient
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Saints legend Matt Le Tissier will guest star at A Question of Sport Live
SAINTS legend Matt Le Tissier will be among the guest stars when BBC A Question of Sport’s biggest ever live tour lands in Southampton on Tuesday 30 November. The Saints Premier League record goalscorer will join double Winter Olympic gold medal
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Covid vaccines not recommended for healthy children aged 12-15, JCVI say
The government’s vaccine advisors have refused to recommend Covid vaccines for healthy children aged between 12 and 15. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is not recommending mass vaccination of children aged between 12
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Man carried out sex attacks on two children in Hamble
A MAN has been jailed for sexual offences against two children over a four-year period. Winchester Crown Court heard that Alan Kenneth Jerrim, 74, of Wykeham Road, Netley, carried out the attacks on two girls in the Pylands Estate in Hamble between
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Two men due in court after man racially abused and assaulted in Southampton
TWO men are due to appear in court after a man was racially abused and assaulted in Southampton. Ricky Goodman, 35, of Windermere Avenue, Southampton, will appear in court charged with one one count of racially aggravated assault, one count of
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Lidl is cheapest supermarket over Asda and Tesco, Which? have revealed
Which? has announced Lidl as the cheapest supermarket in the UK throughout August. Comparing a basket of 23 grocery items throughout August (including own brand and name branded goods) Which? were able to compare the total cost across various supermarkets
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Saints players react to Michael Obafemi's Swansea exit
AFTER Michael Obafemi posted a farewell message to his teammates and supporters, many of his Saints friends took the time to publicly respond. The 21-year-old completed a deadline day move to Championship side Swansea, and will hope to add to
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Swans boss Martin thinks Obafemi is a better fit than outgoing Jamal Lowe
SWANSEA manager Russell Martin thinks Saints striker Michael Obafemi is an improvement on their outgoing Jamal Lowe, insisting: “Michael probably suits us a little bit more.” The South Wales side sold Jamaican international Lowe to fellow Championship
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Strevens pre-King's Lynn: 'I'm putting pressure on myself to win this game'
BEN Strevens’s Eastleigh side are without a point following their two opening National League games of the 2021-22 season, but the boss insists: “Regardless of the result (on Monday) I’d be putting pressure on myself to win this game of football Saturday
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Fire crews called to Red Funnel terminal on Town Quay
AN INVESTIGATION is underway after a fire at a Southampton ferry terminal last night. Fire crews were called to the Red Funnell terminal on Town Quay in the early hours of the morning to reports that a ground floor office building was on fire.
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Watts hits volley as Saints B earn spirited point against Division One Arsenal
CALEB Watts hit a super volley as Saints B picked up a point in a spirited away performance ending 1-1 against Division One Arsenal, in their opening Premier League Cup tie. David Horseman’s young Saints faced one of the high-flyers in the Premier
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International roundup - Manager denies a battle of the Saints
IT could have been a battle of the Saints during last night’s international duty, but for a managerial selection that has raised eyebrows on the Adriatic coast. Back in FIFA World Cup qualifying, the road to Qatar 2022 continues for nations across
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Vince says valiant rearguard effort that secured draw 'feels like win up there'
A REARGAURD of James Vince and tailenders Kyle Abbott and Brad Wheal held out on the final day to deny Yorkshire victory, which the skipper admitted: “really feels like a win in the dressing room.” The Tykes hit 246 and 312-6 declared but failed
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Pet theft is set to become a criminal offence after rise in crime during pandemic
The Government’s plan to crackdown on dognappers will see pet abduction becoming a criminal offence in England. Ministers want to change the law so it reflects the severity of the pet thieves’ crimes by considering the emotional distress it can
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Boris Johnson set to raise national insurance to pay for social care - reports
Boris Johnson is expected to announce a tax hike for 25 million people in the UK, according to reports. The increase in tax is to pay for an overhaul to social care and to bring down NHS waiting lists. The Prime Minister will announce a rise
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Costa Coffee has announced 11 new items being added to the menu this week
Costa Coffee has announce 11 new items will be added to the menu this week as part of its new autumn menu. The menu includes a varied selection of savoury and sweet treats, many of which will be inpsired by the upcoming Haloween season. Here
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Aldi, Lidl and Sainsbury's issue urgently recall food items amid health warning
Major UK supermarkets have issued urgent warning to customers amid possible health risks from items bought in stores. Aldi, Lidl and Sainsbury’s are among the supermarkets urging customers not to eat food items. Food allergies and incorrect
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Children stuck in mud in marshland rescued by fire crews
The Coastguard responded last night to reports of children stuck in mud near Marchwood after being "cut off by the tide." A crew from Lymington were sent to marshes in the area and the children were reportedly "led to safety" by firefighters.
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Paddleboarder attempts to rescue dog swept into Solent
A lifeboat was called last night following reports that a dog had been swept out into the Solent, and a paddleboarder had followed. The lifeboat responded at 18.28 last night, with the report stating the animal had been swept out into the Hurst
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Missing teenager from Southampton is found
POLICE have thanked the public for their help after a missing Southampton teenager was found. Hayley, 15 was last seen at an address in Southampton on Friday, August 27, at about 1pm. Police confirmed late last night that Hayley has now been
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Incredible pictures of when men worked tirelessly to carry tons of molten metal
IT was a huge and risky job for the skilled workers that were once employed on the banks of the River Itchen at Camper and Nicholsons shipyard at Northam, Southampton. The date was October, 1956 and the workforce were facing a big challenge as
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Building firm blames basement flood on nearby property
A BUILDING firm has apologised for flooding at one of its Southampton developments, claiming it is due to issues at a nearby plot of land. Residents at the newly-built Spenser flats previously vented their anger in light of “countless” problems
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Man pleads guilty to causing danger to motorists on M27 last week
A MAN has admitted to causing danger to motorists on a Hampshire motorway. Dean Williams has pleaded guilty to causing danger to road users on the M27 at Botley Road, Park Gate. Appearing before Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, he admitted to
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Southampton park searched for toxic substances after dog poisoned
A SOUTHAMPTON park has been searched for toxic substances after a pet dog was poisoned. Barney the black Labrador was rushed to a vet after eating bread covered in rat poison. The eight-year-old spent days being sick following the incident
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‘Flies and rats’ at housing development after bins not collected for over a month
RESIDENTS of a housing development have spoken out after their bins were repeatedly left unemptied attracting flies and even rats. People living at North Stoneham Park in Eastleigh say they have complained to the council multiple times about bins
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Work begins on 60 new flats for over 55s - as part of £45m investment
THE construction of new assisted living apartments will provide vital support to an ageing population, developers say. Work has begun on 60 new one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments for over-55s in Willis Road, Gosport, overseen by Lovell Later
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Commissioner reveals plans to strengthen policing across Hampshire
PLANS to strengthen policing across Hampshire over the next three years have been unveiled. Police and Crime Commissioner for the county, Donna Jones revealed her multi-year plan on Tuesday which is now due to set the direction of law enforcement
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Fire crews called to hundreds of incidents 'involving stuck objects' and animals
FIREFIGHTERS in Hampshire were called out to more than 300 incidents involving stranded animals or stuck objects last year, figures reveal. Home Office data shows 326 such calls were made to the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service in the year to
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Care home that failed to complete background checks on staff is slammed in report
A HAMPSHIRE care home that failed to complete background checks on staff has been slammed by watchdogs. Old Alresford Cottage in Alresford, Winchester, has been given an overall rating of 'requires improvement' in its most recent CQC report, published
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Passenger fined HUNDREDS after skipping £4.90 train fare
TWO people have been fined more than £400 each after skipping train fares. Keiran Chapman, 19, skipped the £4.90 train ticket and was caught travelling between Southampton and Eastleigh without a valid ticket. Chaprman, of Twyford Road, Eastleigh
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'Worse than ever before': Selfish drivers slammed for fire station parking
THE PROBLEM of careless drivers who dump their cars in front of fire stations is ‘worse than ever before’, say fire chiefs. Motorists have been slammed for parking on the forecourt of a Southampton fire station time and time again. During an
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Meet the new owners of this listed pub ready to launch stacker burgers and eating challenges
NEW OWNERS are set to throw open the doors at a Southampton watering hole which closed its doors earlier this year. The Junction Inn will be open for business again from midday on Monday having shut in July. With a new lease of life, it is
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Golf centre second largest of its kind in Europe with launch of ‘groundbreaking’ tech
A HAMPSHIRE driving range has become the second largest of its type in Europe as it launched its new ‘groundbreaking’ technology. On Wednesday, the driving range at Hedge End Golf and Fitness centre hosted its ‘Launch into Europe day’ as it officially
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Hampshire convenience stores harness the power of Formula 1 to lower emissions
ALMOST 30 convenience stores across Hampshire are harnessing Formula 1 technology in a drive to reduce emissions. Southern Co-Op is rolling out technology developed by racing engineers and putting it into its fridges across its 29 Hampshire stores
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'Don’t underestimate the big and courageous step being taken by adult cyclists'
WHEN I first saw the St Denys scheme to encourage active travellers, I was impressed by the foresight and vision and wished it could have happened years ago. I teach adult cycling skills under the MyJourneySouthampton scheme and the former ‘rat
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Countdown is on to return of Southampton Race for Life events
THE countdown is on for the return of Race for Life in Southampton. People across the city are being urged to enter the popular charity event which is run by Cancer Research UK. The events are returning to the City with socially distanced measures