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Have you booked your place to visit #BIS2021?
With a matter of days to go until the South’s first large-scale expo bringing together companies from science, technology, engineering and business innovation sectors happens on September 15, at the prestigious Hilton Ageas Hotel, there’s still time
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Wightlink’s celebrates flagship Victoria of Wight's third anniversary in service
It is three years since Wightlink’s £30million flagship entered service, 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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No right or wrong answer on vaccinating healthy 12 to 15-year-olds says expert
When it comes to the “finely balanced” decision on vaccinating healthy 12 to 15-year-olds against coronavirus, an expert advising on jabs has said that there is no right or wrong answer. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI
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Firefighters rush to area of shrubland and gorse alight on beach
FIREFIGHTERS have rushed to battle a blaze on a Hampshire beach. Crews from Hightown, St Marys and Eastleigh attended the incident at Hamble beach at 1.22pm today. The fire is said to have involved 30 square metres of gorse and shrubland.
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Of ANY former teammate, Jack Stephens says he would want a Charlie Austin return
JACK Stephens listed a perhaps surprising name when asked if he ‘could have any former teammate return to Saints, who would it be?’ Admitting: “Charlie Austin.” Stephens joined Saints from Plymouth Argyle in 2011 and has made 111 Premier League
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Stephens on Tella bromance, Djenepo's singing + dancing and dream Saints return
SAINTS defender Jack Stephens has opened up on his unlikely bromance with teammate Nathan Tella admitting: “I just want to look out for him, he makes me laugh and we’re just so different.” Centre-back Stephens, 27, has become great friends with
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Five days of replacement buses for train passengers between Southampton and Bournemouth
TRAIN passengers are set to face a week of replacement bus services while major track work takes place. The railway between Southampton and Bournemouth will close for five days to deliver a range of long-term improvements making journeys more reliable
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Red Funnel ferry kiosk flattened by lorry as staff escape serious injury
Three members of staff escaped serious injury after a kiosk at Red Funnel ferry terminal in Southampton was hit by a lorry. The incident took place around 1pm today. It was captured on camera by Solent Ships live feed, which recorded the moment
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Southampton teenager arrested on suspicion of possessing imitation firearm
TWO Southampton teenagers have been arrested by police investigating a break-in and the theft of a car. Police say one of the teenagers was held on suspicion of drink-driving and possessing an imitation firearm. Officers were called at 7.40am
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Bins not emptied across city due to driver shortage
BINS across the city centre have not been emptied today due to a shortage of drivers. Southampton City Council has said that most of the roads in the Southampton central area have been affected as they were unable to carry out a recycling bin collection
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As it happened: Red Funnel ferry kiosk destroyed by lorry
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Emergency services called after lorry strikes check-in kiosk at Southampton ferry terminal
EMERGENCY services have rushed to a Southampton ferry terminal after a check-in kiosk containing three people was struck by a lorry. Police and ambulance crews were called to the incident at Red Funnel's Terminal 1 just after 1pm today. The
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Local sides Sholing and Lymington learn FA Cup qualifying opponents
LOCAL clubs have learned of their opponents in the FA Cup second qualifying round, including Sholing and Lymington Town. Sholing beat Alton 3-1 away to reach this stage and take home a cash prize, while Lymington saw off Barnstaple Town with a
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Motorists face delays after vehicle fire breaks out on M27
MOTORISTS are facing delays after a vehicle fire on the M27. Lanes are closed following the incident, which happened between westbound junction two for Ower and junction one for Cadnam. Travel information service Romanse says that there are
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Vipers miss out on Charlotte Edwards Cup glory at Ageas Bowl
NORTHERN Diamonds gained revenge for their 2020 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy final defeat by beating Southern Vipers to reach the Charlotte Edwards Cup final. England international Lauren Winfield-Hill’s 65 laid the foundation for a competitive
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More than 11,000 properties became staycation spots in England during pandemic
In England, more than 11,000 second-home owners have made their properties into holiday lets since the start of the pandemic to benefit from the staycation boom. The number of holiday homes trading as businesses has jumped by more than a fifth
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Ikea facing shortage of mattresses due to supply chain issues
Ikea has said it is struggling to meet high demand for some of its products, especially mattresses, as Britons buy new furniture for the homes they spent much more time in during lockdown. The furniture giant, which has a store in Southampton,
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Horseman impressed by under-18s who stepped up to B team for Arsenal clash
DAVID Horseman was impressed with the performances of Saints as young as 16 who stepped into his B team for the cup contest with Arsenal, admitting: “They have definitely given us food for thought in that we know we can rely on them if needed.”
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Well-trained dogs now allowed in Southampton's Westquay centre
SOUTHAMPTON'S biggest shopping centre has announced today that it is now dog-friendly. Following a month-long trial customers and their four-legged companions will be welcome at Westquay. Westquay is now welcoming domestic canines to visit,
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Saints Women record SECOND consecutive 9-0 league victory
SAINTS Women record incredible back-to-back 9-0 victories in the National League after dispatching Hounslow with ease on Sunday. The week prior, Saints had put nine past Gillingham Women at Snows Stadium before Ciara Watling’s hattrick helped Marieanne
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Saints' international stars in crucial World Cup action - A last-gasp winner
SAINTS’ international stars stole the show over the weekend securing vital points on their country’s route to Qatar 2022 for the FIFA World Cup. European qualifying has reached the halfway point, with just over a year until the competition kicks
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Man, 69, lifted to safety after getting stuck on seafront cliff
A MAN had to be rescued from a seafront cliff by emergency services. Coastguard teams from Southbourne and Lymington were called to the scene near Milford-on-Sea shortly before 7.30pm on Sunday, September 5. Two lighting rigs were set up to
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Hero pilot 'deserves a medal' says family who pulled wingwalkers to safety
HERO pilot ‘deserves a medal’ says family who pulled the wingwalkers to safety. The family from Poole were on their way back from the Air Festival when they witnessed the Wingwalkers crash landing metres from the Sandbanks chain ferry. Libby
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Did you see a 'fireball' soaring through the Hampshire sky?
DID you see a meteor flash across the Hampshire sky last night? Hampshire Roads Policing Unit have shared a video on their Twitter of a meteor lighting up the sky last night. A little clip of the #meteor seen over #Hampshire earlier
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Hospital trust still setting C-section targets, despite insisting its not
THE trust which runs Winchester hospital still appears to be setting targets for caesarean sections, despite insisting that this is not the case. As previously reported, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) said targets set in its board
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Plans for new major housing estate in spark objections
OPPOSITION is continuing to a major housing and industrial scheme in Alresford. Taylor Wimpey is seeking detailed planning permission for 302 houses and a new industrial estate on farmland off Sun Lane. There would be new access off the A31 bypass
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GALLERY: Thousands of runners take to streets for Southampton Marathon
SOUTHAMPTON city centre was buzzing with energy this weekend. Thousands of runners have pounded the streets during the return of the ABP Southampton Marathon. The Guildhall Square and nearby parks were packed on Sunday morning as competitors
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Plans for vaccine passports STILL on the table for club and venues
Introducing vaccine passports for large venues is the “right thing to do” to ensure the whole economy remains open, a Cabinet minister has said. Downing Street confirmed the Government intends to press on with plans to introduce vaccine passports
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Work to improve walking and cycling routes around Southampton school starts today
A SCHEME that will make walking and cycling around a Southampton school is about to start. Today, September 6, work will begin on making walking and cycling in the area around St Mark’s CE School in Shirley safer for everyone as the school expands
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Residents slam plans for pub redevelopment - and have concerns over parking
PARKING and overdevelopment are just some of the concerns cited by neighbours over plans to turn an empty derelict pub into flats. A handful of comments have been submitted by residents over the proposal to turn the former Bridge Tavern pub in
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Good causes in the area have the chance to win a share of our £125k giveaway!
YOUR favourite local paper is giving local charities the chance to take a share of a whopping £125k cash giveaway. Our parent company’s charitable arm, The Gannett Foundation, is providing £125k in cash to support local charities across the country
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Southampton set to bask in 25C this week as September heatwave hits
Parts of the UK could see an official heatwave in the coming days, with temperatures hitting almost 30C (86F), forecasters have said. The Met Office said people in some areas will bask in sweltering heat and sunshine from Monday to Wednesday.
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How this £50k donation will help Southampton's biggest hospital
A HAMPSHIRE foundation has donated £50k to a unit in Southampton's biggest hospital. The Barker Mill Foundation has continued its support of University Hospital Southampton (UHS) with a further donation of £50,000 to Southampton Hospitals Charity
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How Hampshire record-breaker helped Sea Scouts who needed new changing rooms
A MEMORIAL fund named after a Hampshire record-breaker has sailed to the rescue of Sea Scouts who needed new changing rooms. Charles Burnett III, one of five people who died in a helicopter crash in New Mexico in 2018, was based in Texas but rented
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Video released showing how to ride city e-scooters safely
A NEW video has been released to show Southampton residents how to safely rent and ride the city's e-scooters. Southampton City Council, with the support of e-scooter company Voi, has launched a new safety video explaining how riders renting e-scooters
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NEW: Date for 2022 Southampton marathon revealed after weekend success
Southampton Marathon is back. Thousands of people flooded the streets of the city in one of the biggest events in two years. Above Bar Street was transformed into a sea of colour on Sunday morning as runners poured into the city centre.
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'We must not let this last physical link to the Spitfire be lost'
A SOUTHAMPTON councillor has come out in support of a bid to save a historic piece of the city's history. Labour councillor for Swaythling Lorna Fielker said she was "not aware that Southampton retained such a physical connection to our heritage
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Beggars and rough sleepers in court 144 times in Hampshire under 'cruel act'
A LAW which criminalises begging and rough sleeping was used to bring people to court more than 100 times over the past six years. Figures reveal that between April 2015 and December last year, Hampshire Constabulary made 144 charges which resulted
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New Covid cases in Southampton: Where the latest hotspots are
Official figures show Covid cases have dropped in Southampton in the past seven days. Data for the week to August 28 shows a decerease in the number of cases in the city. Southampton City Council's data dashboard says there were 788 confirmed