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Drivers warned of gasworks in busy Southampton road
Drivers are being warned of gas works on a busy road in Sholing. Gasworks being carried out at the junction between Bursledon Road and Northeast Road will cause some disruption for drivers on Tuesday, September 13. Due to the gas works and
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Hasenhuttl sets dressing room competition to form new leadership 'hierarchy'
DEPARTURES of influential characters this summer, including but not limited to vice-captain Oriol Romeu, have left a power vacuum in the Saints dressing room. Ralph Hasenhuttl would prefer you to call it an opportunity, instead. Saints are
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Wetherspoons to cut prices on food and drink for one day only this week
The pub chain JD Wetherspoons has announced that it will be cutting the price of food and drink for one day only this week, to take a stand on tax burdens being reduced in the hospitality sector. Due to the effects of the Covid pandemic a temporary
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Saints learn Premier League fixture decision with seven of 10 matches on
SAINTS confirm their Premier League match at Aston Villa this week will go ahead, following the postponement of the weekend’s fixtures. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side will visit Villa Park on Friday, September 16 (8PM), after the scheduled clash with
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Greggs is opening in this Tesco supermarket
A NEW Greggs is coming to Bursledon. It will be opening in the Tesco branch on Hamble Lane. A planning application was submitted to Southampton City Council for a fit-out of a unit in the supermarket. It was approved earlier this month.
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What it was like to be at Buckingham Palace on Saturday
I travelled to London to experience the historical change of monarch on Saturday and see the new King. After hearing about the death of the Queen and, like many, being left in shock at the loss of such a monumental figure, I decided to make my
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Aldi shares major announcement for the day of the Queen's funeral
The supermarket chain Aldi has announced that all of its UK stores will be shut on the day of the Queen's funeral. The funeral is scheduled for Monday, September 19, which has been declared a bank holiday. Shops and businesses would have the
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Southampton's supermarket chains - Which is the cheapest?
The cost of living crisis continues to add pressure on households across the UK – and Southampton is no exception. As well as the cost of petrol and diesel hitting new records over the last four months, families are also facing higher food prices
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Steamship SS Shieldhall hosting open day and final family cruise of the season
THE largest working steamship in Britain is opening her gangway this weekend as part of the Heritage Open Days initiative. Visitors can climb aboard SS Shieldhall on Saturday (September 17) at Berth 110 for free pre-booked sessions between 10am
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Schoolboy sexually assaulted on cruise ship in Turkey
A TEENAGE boy from south Hampshire has been sexually assaulted by a passenger onboard a cruise ship, it is claimed. Police are investigating the incident with a man arrested following him being confined to his cabin by security. The schoolboy
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Norris: 'We had to dig deep' to secure play-off path
SOUTHERN Vipers bowler Tara Norris admitted “we had to dig deep” for victory over Thunder and to qualify for the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy play-offs. The Ageas Bowl side were guided by Emily Windsor’s unbeaten 59 to a six-wicket victory, chasing
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Dog owner's warning after puppy diagnosed with highly contagious virus
A DOG owner was left "mortified" after her 10-month-old puppy was diagnosed with a highly contagious virus. Julie Broomfield, from Bitterne, is urging animal owners to be "vigilant" after her Newfoundland puppy Roscoe was diagnosed with parvovirus
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FA statement confirms return of football including Saints Women
THE FA have released a new statement confirming the go-ahead for fixtures falling under their remit, including Saints Women’s return this weekend. The statement is clear to stress that sporting bodies staging the events still comes down to working
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Aston Villa dealt defensive injury blow ahead of Saints visit
ASTON Villa have been dealt an injury blow with defender Matty Cash expected to miss the clash with Saints on Friday. Should the Premier League fixtures go ahead, like the FA have already confirmed for all of their affiliated fixtures, Saints will
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Impressive Aribo statistic shows exactly why Hasenhuttl is such a big fan
SAINTS attacker Joe Aribo is behind only Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard for the most ball-wins in the opposition third, across all of Europe’s top five leagues. A key fundament of Ralph Hasenhuttl’s tactics is turning possession over high up the pitch
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'Approach with caution' - Key Southampton road partially blocked after crash
A KEY Southampton road has been partially blocked after a crash. One lane is currently blocked on Dorset Street heading northbound. This is due to a crash just after Charlotte Place Roundabout. Southampton City Council's highways team
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Brits encouraged to take to doorstep for Clap for the Queen tonight
More than 150,000 people are intending to take to their front doors to clap for Queen Elizabeth II tonight. The clap for Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday at the age of 96, is scheduled to take place from 7pm this evening, with more being
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'Light competition' - Guardiola confirmed buy-back clauses and explained Saints signings
MANCHESTER City manager Pep Guardiola claimed under-21s is “light competition” for Saints’ summer signings, confirming the champions retain buy-back clauses on all of them. Saints, with new head of recruitment Joe Shields coming from City’s academy
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Bank of England issues three-week warning to anyone who uses £20 and £50 notes
Anyone still using paper £20 and £50 noted have just over three weeks until they will no longer be able to purchase good with their money. The Bank of England says the banknotes will only be in circulation for a further 24 days September 30
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When will King Charles III’s coronation be? What happens and what we know so far
With the Queen’s passing, her eldest son Charles has now become King Charles III. Queen Elizabeth passed away on Thursday, September 8 at her residence in Balmoral. She was 96 years old. Charles became King immediately after his mother’s passing
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All you need to know about the international show heading to Southampton
BRITAIN'S biggest festival of boating, Southampton International Boat Show returns to the shores of the Solent next week. From Friday (September 16) until Sunday September 25, excluding the day of the Queen's funeral, the whole family can experience
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Former Saints starlet Obafemi exiled from Swansea squad for second time
FORMER Saints striker Michael Obafemi has been exiled from the Swansea City squad for a second time since departing St Mary’s. The 22-year-old Republic of Ireland international netted 12 goals in 32 Championship appearances last campaign, during
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Will I get a day off for the Queen's funeral? Bank holiday rules explained
The Queen’s funeral will take place next week, and will be a bank holiday, but are you entitled to the day off? Her Majesty's funeral is due to take place on Monday, September 19 and will be confirmed by Buckingham Palace. King Charles III
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Delays expected as part of major road to close for urgent water works
DELAYS are expected as a major Southampton road is partially closed for urgent water works. Southern Water has said it will be carrying out works on Millbrook Road West from 8pm tomorrow. Lane closures are expected to be in place for the
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Exact date £150 cost of living payment will be paid to millions this month
Millions of households will receive a one-off £150 cost-of-living payment this month. The cash boost, initially announced in May, will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits, the Department for Work and Pensions
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Nine-year-old girl receives one of The Queen's final letters
A NINE-year-old royalist has been sent one of The Queen's final pieces of correspondence. Lois Hanson, from West End, received a reply from Buckingham Palace on Friday - the day after it was announced Queen Elizabeth II had died peacefully at
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What could happen with the four Saints players in last year of contract
THE bulk of the wheeling and dealing is done and the garage doors are pulled shut when the summer transfer window closes on deadline day. Saints are a club in particular left satisfied with their summer business, but there is still maintenance
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You could be missing out on £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus
The soaring cost-of-living, along with ever increasing energy bills, is putting a strain on finances this year. Many are looking for ways to tighten their purse strings or looking for extra sources of income. If you are a carer, you could be
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Protesters heard booing in Edinburgh during King Charles III proclamation
Protesters have been heard booing at the proclamation of King Charles III in Edinburgh. The Queen’s coffin is due to arrive in the capital later today after a 6-hour journey from Balmoral. Giving his first proclamation at Mercat Cross in Edinburgh
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'I want nothing more than to work with my customers' - Dress agency owner moves to reassure disgruntled residents
A ROMSEY businessman has moved to reassure customers their clothes are safe and available for return should they want them amid an ongoing row. Simon Wills, owner of Change Of A Dress, has been at the centre of controversy since closing his Bell
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Woman arrested after trespassing incident at town train station
POLICE have arrested a woman following a trespassing incident at a railway station. Officers were called out to Eastleigh railway station at 4.45am this morning following concerns for the welfare of a woman. When they arrived at the site on
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'Severe delays' cleared after key route blocked due to incident at train station
UPDATE: The incident has now been cleared in both directions and delays are easing on all approaches. A KEY route has been closed in both directions this morning after an incident. The B3037 in Eastleigh has been shut both ways at Bishopstoke
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Hasenhuttl recalls nearly crossing paths with deadline day signing Caleta-Car at Leipzig
RALPH Hasenhuttl has recalled nearly signing deadline day addition Duje Caleta-Car back when he was manager of RB Leipzig, adding: “We meet each other again.” The 25-year-old centre-back was the fourth and final Saints deal made on deadline day
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Southampton school to boost offering as plans for huge new drama studio approved
A SOUTHAMPTON school is set to boost its offering with the addition of a huge new drama studio. King Edward VI school in Shirley is set to build the new 160m2, three-storey extension in a bid to "improve the overall functionality of the existing
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Churchgoers pay tribute to ‘amazing’ Queen with remarkable ‘life of service’
CHURCHGOERS have been remembering the late Queen Elizabeth II by signing a specially created ‘book of remembrance’. The Colne Avenue Baptist Church in Millbrook took inspiration from the book of condolences opened across the country following Her
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Bagpipe player takes to the streets in 'perfect tribute' for the Queen
A WOMAN walked through the streets of her village playing the bagpipes after the death of Queen Elizabeth. Carol Knights, 55, headed out into Hamble on Thursday evening after the news broke of the Sovereign's death. The Hamble resident said
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City leaders pay respects to late Queen as Charles takes to the throne
“AS ONE era ends, another begins.” These are the words of Southampton City Council Leader Satvir Kaur after King Charles III was proclaimed as monarch. Queen Elizabeth reigned for 70-years until her death on Thursday, September 8. Her eldest
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Hundreds gather in Eastleigh park to hear proclamation of King Charles III
HUNDREDS gathered in Eastleigh to see the proclamation of the new King, Charles III. Politicians, veterans and members of the public all crowded around the town's bandstand on Sunday as the Mayor read out the proclamation. Starting at 2pm,
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International company to stay headquartered at Hedge End for next decade
AN INTERNATIONAL company that coaches business leaders will stay headquartered in Hedge End for the next decade. Vistage UK is based in Vanbrugh House on the Botleigh Grange Office Campus. The company offers coaching for small and medium-sized
