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Two men from Totton arrested after woman is injured near pub
A WOMAN was injured after being struck by an object during a disturbance near the Lamb Inn pub. Police officers were called at 6.58pm on Saturday, September 4 to reports of a two vehicle collision in Bockhampton Lane, Winkton on the Dorset/Hampshire
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Elyounoussi: 'It was my dream to come back and prove everyone wrong'
MOI Elyounoussi insists he always hoped he could return from Celtic and make an impact at Saints, believing he and the club can be "the perfect match". Elyounoussi has enjoyed a resurgence at Saints this season, after two seasons out on loan.
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Revealed: The winners of the Winchester Business Excellence Awards
THE cream of Winchester’s businesses were celebrated after the toughest year most of them have ever faced. The Winchester Business Excellence Awards were backed by the Daily Echo and Hampshire Chronicle, Winchester BID and Hampshire Chamber of
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Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has died
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has died at the age of 39 after suffering from cancer. The singer revealed last August that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, which had spread to other parts of her body. Her mother Marie announced the
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Police discover car's MoT expired more than two years ago
POLICE investigating complaints about a car blocking a pavement discovered its MoT had expired more than two years ago. Officers issued a £100 fine after finding the vehicle half on the road and half on the footway in Fordingbridge. Posting
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'I'm really happy with silver' - Hampshire's Shuker on Paralympics medal
LUCY Shuker and Jordanne Whiley ended their Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with a first women’s doubles silver medal for ParalympicsGB. It completed Britain’s wheelchair tennis players' second best-ever performance at a Paralympic Games with four medals
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Police locate vehicle thought to have been used by criminals
A CAR thought to have been used by people involved in illegal hare coursing has been found abandoned in the New Forest. Police say the vehicle, which was discovered in Bransgore, was not insured and its front number plate was missing. An item
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Eastleigh's Paralympic hero Smith named flagbearer for closing ceremony
BOCCIA champion David Smith has been selected as ParalympicsGB’s flagbearer for Sunday’s closing ceremony of the Tokyo Games. Eastleigh star Smith retained his BC1 individual title on Wednesday to claim his fifth Paralympic medal after beating
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Ten-man Watersiders out of FA Cup, but Sholing and Lymo progress
A FIRST club hat-trick for in-form striker Lewis Beale saw Wimborne Town safely into the second qualifying round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 win at Blackfield & Langley. Beale broke the deadlock on 18 minutes, but a missed penalty from Charlie Gunson
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Firefighters called to incident at Southampton flat
FIREFIGHTERS were called to an incident at a flat in Southampton last night. Crews from two city fire stations - Redbridge and St Mary's - rushed to a property at Lodge Road, Portswood, just after 8pm. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue
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Two men arrested after attempted robbery of wallet in city centre
Police have confirmed two men have been arrested after an attempt to rob a person of their wallet. The incident happened in Above Bar Street around 10.30am on Saturday. A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "During the incident, two people
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Live updates as Southampton marathon returns to city with thousands hitting the streets
6:22pm That's us done for today. Thanks for following the blog. We'll have details tomorrow about the date for next
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How safe is your favourite eatery - 2021 city hygiene ratings
FOOD hygiene ratings for eateries and food retailers across Hampshire continue to be published by the Food Standards Agency. Listed below are the findings of environmental health staff employed by local authorities across Hampshire, including Southampton
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Parents win more appeals over schools in Southampton
THE proportion of parents in Southampton winning an appeal over their child’s selected school rose last year, figures reveal. Department for Education data shows in Southampton, parents took 104 cases against their child’s school placement for
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Young people who have received cancer treatment in Southampton given sailing experience
YOUNG people who have been treated for cancer in Southampton have enjoyed a day of sailing at Ocean Village Marina. The event, run by the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, invited those who have received cancer treatment at Southampton General Hospital
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'Drunk' man smashed Covid screen and table at kebab shop and racially abused police officer
A MAN who smashed property at a kebab shop went on to hurl racist abuse at a policeman, a court heard. Officers were deployed after Lee Sinclair smashed a covid screen and table in a kebab store. The 37-year-old was later found outside a bar
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Man who claimed to have covid spat at police officer
A MAN spat at a police officer while falsely claiming he had covid. Raymond John Cummings sprayed spittle at a female PC during an attack in Southampton, a court heard. Appearing before Southampton Magistrates' Court, the 40-year-old was charged
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IN THE COURTS: 12 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court
THE FOLLOWING cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates’ Court... MICHAEL EDWARD SMITH, 33, of Denbigh Close, Totton. Pleaded guilty to persistently making use of a public electronic communications network for the purpose of causing annoyance
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Meet the group knitting jumpers, toys and hats for Afghan refugees
A HAMPSHIRE knitting group are making and donating jumpers, teddies and hats to Afghan refugees fleeing their county with little or no personal possessions. The Knit and Natter Friendship Group, at the Velmore Community Centre based in Falkland
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Morrisons announce a 'Dirty Burger Pizza' - but you'll need to be quick
Morrisons has combined two of the nation’s favourite takeaway foods in an ultimate pizza mashup. Available now, Morrisons new Dirty Burger Pizza brings together the best bits of a truly indulgent burger on a 10 inch stonebaked pizza base. Priced
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9/11 attack anniversary: Documentaries to stream on BBC, Netflix and Disney+
Saturday September 11 will mark 20 years since the world stood still and watched on in horror as the 9/11 terrorist attacks played out on TV screens around the world. 19 men hijacked four commercial airplanes on the morning of September 11, 2001
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Weather forecast for Southampton's ABP Marathon
The sixth annual ABP Marathon returns to Southampton today (Sep 5) after a year off due to Covid. Participants will be taking part in either 10k, half marathon or marathon distances. Runners in the city will have been training for months, but
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Plan to transform entrance to town takes major step forward
PLANS to transform the entrance to a Hampshire town have taken a major step forward. Members of New Forest District Council have backed proposals to replace "poor quality" housing at Commercial Road, Totton, with a two-storey block of flats.
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Shocking figures reveal people with mental health less likely to be employed than their peers
PEOPLE with mental illnesses in Southampton are far less likely to be employed than their peers, figures suggest. Mental health charity Mind has called for more to be done to combat a striking national employment gap, saying hundreds of thousands
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Block of flats in Southampton up for sale for £7,000
WITH the UK’s average house price having increased by £6,000 in the past year, one property opportunity in Southampton offers a more cost-effective solution. This block of two flats in Southampton is up for auction with a guide price of just £7,000
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Android users urged to delete 8 popular apps that could steal your money
Smartphone users have been issued an urgent warning by police and cyber security experts over 8 popular apps that could currupt their phone with a dangerous virus. The affected apps have been deleted from Google's Play Store and Apple blocked them
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Five of the best cycling routes to try out in the New Forest
WITH Southampton's first Criterium having taken place yesterday, some may be looking to get outside on their bikes once again this weekend. A range of cycle routes are on offer to residents and visitors to the area, of all cycling skill levels.
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The UK firms struggling to keep up with demand and their message to customers
A range of major UK supermarkets, restaurants and pubs are warning customers of food shortages amid a delivery crisis. McDonald’s, Nando’s, Costa Coffee and KFC have all warned customers of certain products being out of stock. Meanwhile, Tesco