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Saints legend Benali on latest gruelling challenge and 'touching' relationship with Southampton

When Saints legend Franny Benali finished his recently published autobiography and moved on to the audiobook edition, he was advised to outsource the job. He was told it was a time-consuming and hugely challenging task recording the book to the required

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Plans for the Queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey confirmed

THE Queen's funeral will take place on Monday, September 19 at Westminster Abbey, it has been announced.  Her Majesty will lie-in-state in Westminster Hall for four days to allow the public to pay their respects, before the funeral at 11am on September

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Town pays tribute to Her Majesty the Queen with wreath laying ceremony

THE people of Eastleigh have paid tribute to Her Majesty the Queen with a wreath laying ceremony today.  After the sad passing of Her Majesty, organisations and dignitaries gathered at noon today to pay their respects.  Taking place at the

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Key Southampton road reopens after weeks of closure for pedestrian improvements

A KEY Southampton road has reopened after weeks of closure.  Hill Lane has now reopened after works began in July on improvements for pedestrians.  Starting from July 25, the work saw a full road closure put in place on Hill Lane between Wilton

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'Really focussed' - Kyle Walker-Peters explains early impact of Ruben Selles

KYLE Walker-Peters agrees that supporters should be excited by the summer coaching addition of Ruben Selles, insisting: “He’s improved us massively.” The 39-year-old UEFA Pro Licence former Copenhagen assistant manager arrived as Ralph Hasenhuttl

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Armed police descend on road near hospital after reports of man with weapon

ARMED police have arrested a man who was said to be behaving "in an erratic manner" with a weapon in Southampton.  Officers were called to Coxford Roard, next to Southampton General at around 10.02am today.  It came after reports of a man behaving

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Huge tailbacks on multiple roads as Romsey Show gets underway

HUGE delays are being experienced by motorists in Hampshire as the Romsey Show gets underway.  There are currently delays of around 90 minutes on the A3057/A27 heading back towards the M271.  Traffic is also slow on the A3090 with 20 minute

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Property that overlooks the River Itchen on the market for £1,350,000

A "EXCEPTIONAL" home, which overlooks the River Itchen has gone up for sale for £1,350,000. The property in Winchester's Eastgate Street comes with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is being marketed by agent Charters. They said

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King Charles approves bank holiday on day of Queen's funeral

THE DAY of the Queen's funeral will be a bank holiday, the King has confirmed. Speaking during an Accession Council ceremony, Penny Mordaunt, the Lord President of the Council, shared the news. She said a proclamation will appoint the day of

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Outgoing Redmond discussed Besiktas with Dele before making move

NATHAN Redmond revealed he discussed a move to Besiktas with former England international Dele Alli, before joining the midfielder in Turkey. Dele completed his move to the Turkish giants from Premier League rivals Everton earlier this summer.

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Retired Premier League ace thinks City will 'bide their time' in Lavia clause

RETIRED Premier League ace Alan Hutton says Manchester City will “bide their time” when it comes to re-signing now-Saints talent Romeo Lavia. The 18-year-old midfielder arrived at St Mary’s this summer in a deal costing around £12million, despite

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Luxury hotel launches mindful spa retreats to help guests reconnect with nature

A FIVE-STAR hotel in the New Forest is encouraging people to make the most of the great outdoors with retreats designed to recharge the mind, body and soul. Lime Wood Hotel, by Lyndhurst, is utilising its forest location to invite guests to get

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Charles proclaimed king as bank holiday for Queen's funeral is approved- live updates

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King Charles III formally declared King in Accession ceremony- How to watch

King Charles III will formally be declared King in the first televised Accession Council ceremony on Saturday morning. The new monarch automatically became King following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II who passed away peacefully on

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Netflix's The Crown 'likely' to pause filming due to the Queen's death

The Netflix drama The Crown is "likely" to pause production according to reports, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. As reported by Variety, sources close to creator Peter Morgan have said that the show "will likely stop production" as

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Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh's cause of death confirmed

Former Pop Idol contestant Darius Campbell Danesh's cause of death has been confirmed. The Glasgow-born singer and actor was found dead in his US apartment, in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 at the age of 41. The Southern Minnesota Regional

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Warning as high number of cruise passengers expected in city today

SUMMER may be sailing away from us, but cruise ships continue to dock in Southampton. A large number of cruise passengers are expected in the city today - and residents are urged to plan ahead. Spirit of Adventure, MSC Virtuosa and Celebrity

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Smartphone users urged to delete apps as 'invasive bug' can empty bank account

Smartphone users have been issued an urgent warning about downloading apps which could contain invasive malware that has the potential to empty your bank account, with thousands already presumed to be at risk of an attack. SharkBot, which can steal

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Bella-Kotchap perfect for Premier League as boss explains why stars get younger

RALPH Hasenhuttl declared the Premier League the perfect league for young star Armel Bella-Kotchap, due to his physicality and desire. The 20-year-old German has made a big impact on Saints fans in his first five Premier League matches since arriving

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Reading reveal they were 'close' to signing Walcott but finances could not be agreed

READING boss Paul Ince has revealed the Championship side were “close” to signing Theo Walcott this summer, with the 33-year-old said to be keen on the move. Walcott has fallen out of favour at Saints and is yet to feature for manager Ralph Hasenhuttl

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Three dogs, a cat and a gecko: your pets do the funniest things

TONGUE poking, having baths in sinks and ruling the roost, animals do the funniest things. Today we feature five more of your beloved pets, including a Leopard Gecko, a cat and three dogs belonging to Daily Echo readers. We're putting them

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Here are all the times travellers visited Southampton this summer

TRAVELLER caravans were sighted in and around the city all summer long. A spokesperson for Southampton City Council confirmed that over the last two months they have dealt with eight unauthorised encampments.  Some of these camps were set up

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How a £30m investment plan for Bitterne was slashed to £3m

SOUTHAMPTON City Council is asking residents for their views on how to spend £3m on Bitterne. But it is just a tenth of the original investment budget for the most deprived place in the city. In a 2010 analysis by the council, Bitterne was

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Decision to scrap free evening parking postponed after Queen’s death

A final decision on the reinstatement of evening parking charges in the city centre has been postponed after news of the Queen’s death. The move was due to be debated next Tuesday (September 13) in a Cabinet meeting, The plan is to re-introduce

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Southampton woman who threw down cigarette in street is fined

A SOUTHAMPTON woman who threw down a cigarette butt in the city centre has been slapped with a hefty fine. Mihaela Crina Balau, 33, dropped a cigarette on Above Bar Street on April 19. Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, she was found

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Independent pizzeria hits out at students' union for working with a ‘massive corporation’

THE OWNER of an independent pizzeria has hit out at the University of Southampton Students' Union for choosing to work with Domino’s. David Hearth, owner of Popsi’s in Bedford Place, has slammed the university’s decision to strike a deal with the

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11 highest paid jobs in Southampton you can apply for right now

If you are on a job hunt or fancy switching careers, here are eleven of the highest paid jobs in and around Southampton you can apply for right now If you fancy a climb up the career ladder or you simply want to see what's out there, there are

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Detached house backing on to River Itchen is up for auction - See guide price

A DETACHED house backing on to the River Itchen is to be sold at auction. The property at 29 Vespasian Road, Bitterne, is on the market for a guide price of £380-420,000. It is among 162 lots across southern England listed by Clive Emson Auctioneers

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Homeowners' anger at 'massive' weeds taking over pavements

SOUTHAMPTON residents have taken matters into their own hands after overgrown weeds invaded their streets. Homeowners living on Liverpool Street spent hours after work clearing away the hardy plants. Weeds in the area have grown to almost five

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This is what’s happening this weekend as the city mourns the Queen

THE COUNTRY entered a period of national mourning following the Queen’s death this week - but how will this be marked in Hampshire? Queen Elizabeth sadly died on Thursday, aged 96, after a 70-year reign. Now councils in and around Southampton

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Inside the city’s first vegan café as it celebrates five years

SOUTHAMPTON’S first fully vegan café has celebrated five years of successful business. The ‘non-preachy’ Café Thrive in Hanover Buildings marked the special occasion on September 2. The popular café specialises in vegan cakes, junk food, healthy

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PHOTOS: Prince Charles in Southampton in 1980 – did you see him?

Two canoes and a sailing dinghy were presented to Prince Charles during a visit to Southampton. The Prince was in the city on June 11, 1980, to see the Shipbuilding Industry Training Board's new centre in Hazel Road, Woolston. Prince Charles