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Hampshire Fare goes on tour
Hampshire Fare is touring the Isle of Wight next month (7th-8th October) as part of a special ‘Roadshow’, visiting local food, drink and craft producers, as well as independent retailers and hospitality venues selling and serving local produce.
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Meet NFDC's new boss (she's currently working just along the coast)
A NEW chief executive has been appointed by New Forest District Council. Kate Ryan is currently chief operations officer at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP). Before that she held a variety of director roles in local government
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Still time to book place at #BIS2021
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
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How to get student discount codes for M&S, Pizza Express, Dominos and more
It's freshers week for many students around the UK as the new semester begins at universities and colleges. Among the perks of being a student are the discounts available - from food and drink to fashion and technology, you can save money on loads
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Emergency services called to crash involving car towing a horsebox
THE emergency services were called to a Hampshire junction following an accident involving a van and a car towing a horse trailer. At least one person is said to have suffered minor injuries in the collision, which occurred at Norleywood Crossroads
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Coronavirus: Nine more deaths recorded across Hampshire
NINE coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Hampshire in the last week. Data released by NHS England today has shown that nine deaths have been recorded in Hampshire in the last six days from September 2 to September 8. Since the start of
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British Airways to launch new Salzburg route connecting Southampton with the slopes
BRITISH Airways is set to launch a new route from Southampton Airport to Salzburg this winter. Connecting the area with the slopes of the Austrian city, the flights will run between December 11, 2021 and April 16, 2022. Operating once a week
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Teenage girl assaulted by unknown man in Hedge End
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was assaulted by a man. The assault happened on Monday, September 6, between 12.30pm and 12.50pm. The victim, a 17-year-old girl, was assaulted along Bursledon Road heading towards Hamble
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Hampshire secure impressive victory over Warwickshire
HAMPSHIRE pulled off an impressive victory in a crucial round of the County Championship in Division One, defeating Warwickshire by 60 runs in a thrilling encounter. Going into the final day, with Warwickshire starting on 139 for two, the equation
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Football and fatherhood: Baby Zac has changed proud dad Romeu's life
ORIOL Romeu revealed how having new-born baby Zac “couldn’t be any better” as he balances football with feeding times and nappy changes. The Saints midfielder welcomed his first child into the world earlier this year. He revealed how he had
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Man arrested after theft from a car in Southampton street
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of theft from motor vehicle after a suspicious man was seen trying to open car doors. Police were called at 1.08am today to a report that a man had been trying car door handles in the Mead Crescent area of Southampton
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'I am trying to take everything in my stride' - Livramento makes England under-21 debut
SAINTS star Tino Livramento continued his rapid recent rise with a debut for England's under-21s. The 18-year-old completed a £5million move from Chelsea to St Mary's over the summer, and instantly broke into the starting line-up. He has not
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Ageas Bowl to host two England T20 matches next year - ballot for tickets now open
THE Ageas Bowl will play host to two England Twenty20 matches in 2022, it has been announced. England's men will visit the home of Hampshire Cricket for an IT20 clash with India on Wednesday, July 6 before returning to face South Africa in the
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Adams plays key role to help Scotland to crucial victory in World Cup qualifying
SAINTS striker Che Adams played a key role as Scotland got their 2022 World Cup hopes firmly back on track following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Austria in Vienna. QPR frontman Lyndon Dykes scored a VAR-awarded penalty in the 29th minute – his second
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Airline unveils new route from Southampton next summer
A REGIONAL airline has launched three new routes including one from Southampton Airport. Loganair has built on its network and its UK-wide connectivity as it adds Teeside to the list of places it flies to from the airport in Eastleigh. Being
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Sajid Javid issues update on potential 'firebreaker lockdown' in October
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has issued an update on a reported ‘firebreaker’ lockdown in October. Reports on Tuesday suggested the government had drawn up plans to introduce a new lockdown in October if Covid-related hospitalisations continued
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This is how the National Insurance tax hike will affect your payslip
Boris Johnson will be hoping Conservative MPs will back his plans to fix social care in England on Wednesday. The Prime Minister went back on his election promise by raising national insurance contributions to deal with the backlog in the NHS built
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Universal Credit claimants to lose more than £1,000 amid post-pandemic changes
Universal Credit claimants could lose £1,040 each year if Boris Johnson goes ahead with cuts. Carers, shelf stackers and hairdressers will be among the workers hit by the biggest overall drop in welfare payments being compounded by the Universal
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Everything you should know before applying for your child's primary school
For parents scrolling through social media feeds of children returning to school thinking 'it will be us next' will need to start planning sooner than they think. Across the UK, parents of youngsters will have started thinking about the next steps
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Crews called to tackle combine harvester fire
FIREFIGHTERS raced to tackle a combine harvester fire last night. A crew from Beaulieu Fire Station raced to Lymington Road in East End following reports of smoke pouring from a combine harvester. One hose reel was used to tackle the blaze
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UK October lockdown 2021: What a firebreak lockdown means, when it could happen
If Covid hospitalisations continue to rise the beginning of a firebreak lockdown could be seen in the UK. The government has reportedly put plans together to schedule another lockdown. It comes after a senior government scientist revealed the UK
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Serial phone pest admits phoning the police without good reason
A SERIAL phone pest has again been convicted. Anthony James Walters, 57, of St Johns Road, Winchester, admitted phoning the police without good reason, in breach of a criminal behaviour order made in April 2019. Walters phoned the police on
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'Shifting the burden to the lowest paid': Southampton MPs react to social care tax hike
BORIS Johnson has broken his promise not to hike taxes, as he set out plans to overhaul adult social care and deal with the Covid backlog in the NHS. In a Commons statement, the Prime Minister announced a new UK-wide 1.25 per cent health and social
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VIDEO: Unmissable opportunity to view historic part of docks
Southampton’s historic steamship SS Shieldhall has been sailing out of a new home this year following an agreement reached with Associated British Ports. Now to be found at Berth 110, visitors to the ship are afforded an up-close view of one of the
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Saints skipper Sievwright shows up 'ordinary guys' in fun event at Staplewood
SAINTS’ Staplewood Training Centre played host to the ‘Celebrate the Game’ event aimed at celebrating the growth and quality of women’s football, with Saints skipper Shannon Sievwright insisting: “There are so many women in football that can inspire
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'It could save your life': People with symptoms urged to arrange cancer checks
SOUTH east residents are being urged to come forward for life-saving cancer checks if they're experiencing symptoms. NHS data shows that more than 25,141 people in the South East are diagnosed with abdominal or urological cancers each year.
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£475k safety work to start at junction named 'worst in the country' for cycling accidents
WORK is about to start on a £457,000 scheme to improve a Hampshire junction branded a danger to cyclists after a spate of crashes. Earlier this year Hampshire County Council was given the go-ahead to turn Ipley Crossroads, between Lyndhurst and
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How to get a flu jab when you do your weekly shop
A SOUTHAMPTON pharmacy is taking part in a campaign to boost the uptake of flu jabs and help save lives. Health charities have joined forces to encourage more people to protect themselves and their families - and help ease the pressure on the NHS
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Storm brewing over plan for 170 homes beside nature reserve
A DEVELOPER has submitted plans to build almost 170 homes on the edge of a Hampshire town - half of which will be classed as affordable. Pennyfarthing Homes is seeking consent to redevelop an area of arable land at Brockhills Lane, New Milton,
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Sustainable fashion event takes to city streets this weekend
A SLOW fashion group based in Southampton is hosting a free event to promote easy and sustainable clothes shopping this weekend. The event, at Guildhall Square on Saturday (September 11) between 2pm and 5pm, will include a catwalk to show sustainable
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"Southampton pulled it out the bag": 700 hens saved from slaughter in just two weekends
HUNDREDS of hens have been rehomed in just two weekends as part of a push to help them avoid slaughter. Fresh Start for Hens is a national volunteer run organisation that collects hens from farms across the country and rehomes them to stop them
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Armstrong reflects on his World Cup win and how they trialled VAR in South Korea
IN ADAM Armstrong, Saints have signed themselves a FIFA World Cup winner. Yes, it was ‘only’ the Under-20 World Cup, but how many Englishmen can even lay claim to that? The answer is very few. The Young Lions’ success in the 2017 tournament was
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Cannabis dealer landed with hefty fine
A MAN charged in connection with a drug-dealing offence must pay almost £400 in costs and fines. Daniel Whittaker was charged with being concerned in the supply of cannabis. The 20-year-old of Magnolia Walk, Romsey, pleaded guilty to the offence
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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... Darryl ROBERT CARTWRIGHT, 36, of Blakeney Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Ordered to pay £200 court
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It's back TODAY! Everything you need to know about this year's Southampton Boat Show
Southampton International Boat Show is back! Britain’s biggest festival of boating returns to our shores from this Friday to Sunday September 19. And there truly is something for everyone at this year's event. We've broken down what's happening
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Matt Le Tissier among Question of Sport Live guest stars
SAINTS legend Matt Le Tissier will be among the guest stars when BBC A Question of Sport’s biggest ever live tour hits the city. He will join double Winter Olympic gold medal winner Lizzy Yarnold, British 400m record holder Iwan Thomas and cricket
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Former gym and dairy refused listed status despite efforts by campaigners
PLANS to list a former gym and dairy building which is set for demolition have been refused. Earlier this year, proposals were announced to transform the former Samson’s Gym and Co-op Dairy building in Chamberlayne Road, Eastleigh. A notice
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Charity football match set up by two brothers in memory of father rearranged
A CHARITY football match, set up by two brothers in memory of their father, has been rearranged. Paul Prince of Mendip Road, Southampton died on June 11 last year aged 61 after a scooter accident at the junction of Shirley Road and Waterloo Road
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Winning submissions in country park photography competition due to be exhibited
THE winners of a country park based photography competition are due to be exhibited throughout this month. Last month, Itchen Valley Country Park urged its visitors to indulge their creative side by holding a photography competition for those aged
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Hasenhuttl on 'very good centre-back' Stephens: He was too nice, now he's strong
JACK Stephens has staked a claim to become Saints’ first-choice centre-back after starting only 17 times in the league last campaign, with Ralph Hasenhuttl admitting: “Sometimes he is a little bit too nice, too calm, now when he is defending forward
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Water chiefs unveil plan to combat 'catastrophic' decline in swift population
PLANS to install nesting boxes on a Hampshire water tower have been given the go-ahead after being backed by bird lovers across the country. South West Water has received consent to remove some of the bricks on the 83ft tower at New Milton and
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Man with lock knife avoids jail due to ill health
A MAN has avoided jail after getting caught with a lock knife due to ill health, a court heard. Simon Peter MacLellan was stopped with a blade in Sharlands Road, Fareham. The 39-year-old of Redlands Lane, also in Fareham was charged with carrying