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Urgent search for missing man as his family is concerned for his welfare
UPDATED: Warren has now been found and police have thanked everybody who shared the appeal. THE family of a missing man are worried about his welfare, police said as a public appeal for information was launched. Officers said 49-year-old Warren
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Clarence House staff sacked during thanksgiving service for the Queen
STAFF at the new monarch’s former official residence of Clarence House were made redundant during the thanksgiving ceremony for the Queen held at St Giles’ Cathedral. Up to 100 employees were given their notice of redundancy while King Charles
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Crash on Onslow Road - drivers advised 'approach with caution'
ONSLOW Road is blocked after an incident. Emergency services are on the scene, near the junction with St Mary's Road. Southampton City Council travel have advised "approaching with caution". Update - Onslow Road near the junction with
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Saints' clash with Newcastle rescheduled for live TV coverage
SAINTS’ Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St Mary’s has been moved after being selected for Live TV coverage. The contest was originally set to take place on Saturday, November 5, at St Mary’s but will now take place at 2pm on Sunday
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Can you identify where in Southampton this is?
Can you guess where this picture was taken? This image, captured in 1970, shows a shopping parade near the centre of Southampton. So, where was it taken? It's Queensway, Southampton! Well done if you guessed correctly. Although
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How important is Perraud to Saints? Impressive return gives Hasenhuttl crucial balance
The 2022/23 season began with a problem for Ralph Hasenhuttl to solve. With Tino Livramento sidelined by an ACL tear, Romain Perraud recovering from a broken foot and no new full-back brought into the club, the Saints manager was left trying to
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School issues warning after two girls were approached by stranger
A SOUTHAMPTON school has issued a warning to parents after two girls were approached by a man asking them to go with him. Redbridge Community School in Millbrook has sent out a letter to parents and carers after two of its students were approached
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Fish and chip shop closes in cost of living crisis after 15 years
A MUCH-LOVED fish and chip shop in Southampton has closed after nearly 15 years. It is the end of an era for the award-winning fish and chip shop The Little Fryer in Bitterne. Owner Deirdra Cranny first threw open the doors to her shop in
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Amazon two-day warning ahead of changes to Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime customers will see costs rise by £16 a year this week. The cost of an Amazon Prime subscription will rise on Thursday as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite for many. Amazon say the hike in price of its delivery and streaming
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Red Funnel changes timetable for day of Queen's funeral as mark of respect
RED Funnel has revised its timetable on the day of the Queen's funeral as a mark of respect. The ferry operator connecting Southampton with the Isle of Wight has made the changes to allow team members time to pause and pay tribute to Her Majesty
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Motorcyclist with 'gentle soul' killed by careless driver, jury finds
A SOUTHAMPTON motorcyclist with a "gentle soul" died at the hands of a careless driver, a jury has found. Gillian Watts, 38, was riding with two friends when a motorist pulled out onto an A road without checking. Her mother described her as
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Funerals cancelled on day of Queen's funeral
Funerals scheduled for Monday across the country have been cancelled ahead of the Queen’s funeral. There is no official ruling to cancel events although the decision has been made to do so in some instances on Monday September 19. It won’t
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Chris Kamara tearfully opens up over battle with apraxia - what is it?
Chris Kamara has opened up about his battle with apraxia, which he says has made him feel like "a fraud" as a broadcaster. The former footballer and Sky Sports broadcaster revealed in March that he had developed apraxia of speech, alongside an
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Man seen near water by Itchen Bridge sparks emergency response
A MAN seen walking near the water late at night prompted a police search by helicopter. Officers were called at 9.07pm on Monday after a caller heard a man walking in the Centenary Quay area and was concerned for his welfare. Emergency services
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Will appointments be cancelled for the Queen's funeral? What the hospital says
With the day of the Queen's funeral being declared a bank holiday, patients fear vital hospital appointments will be cancelled. Monday September 19 will be a national holiday to coincide with the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Approved by King
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Asda is limiting the number of items shoppers can buy from Just Essentials range
Asda has put a limit on the number of products that a customer can buy from its Just Essentials range. The range was launched earlier this year with the aim to help customers keep the costs of their weekly food shop down amid the ongoing cost-of-living
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‘Thousands of hospital appointments cancelled’ due to the Queen’s funeral
Thousands of hospital appointments will be cancelled on September 19 as Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is set to take place. The day of mourning has been made a Bank Holiday in the UK to allow the public to observe the ceremony. The Queen passed
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Violent burglars on the run after fleeing open prison
Two violent burglars fled an open prison on different days and have been on the run for nearly a week. Gary Foy and Christopher Pike fled Ford Open Prison two days apart and it’s believed they have linked up. Some of their crimes were committed
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Helicopter seen circling Itchen Bridge after concern for welfare call
A VIDEO shows a helicopter circling above Southampton late last night following a concern for welfare call. City residents spotted the helicopter swoop over the Itchen Bridge before 10pm on Monday. Hampshire Constabulary have confirmed officers
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Lawrie: To have two top-flight managers losing their positions after six games, it does not look right
THE league season is up and running and it is still early days with the Premier League having only played six games. But hang on a minute… another manager went last week, with Thomas Tuchel being dismissed from his post at Chelsea. At first
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Saints duo called up for Scotland duty
SAINTS duo Che Adams and Stuart Armstrong have both been called up to represent Scotland once again, with the pairselected for the Scots’ Nations League fixtures in September. Scotland will face Ukraine again in the Nations League, with the two
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Martin Lewis breaks down average energy direct debit rates for October
Martin Lewis has broken down the average direct debit rates for households on default standard tariffs from the beginning of October. The energy price cap is set to increase next month to £2,500, which is still a freeze on the Ofgem cap, in order
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Asda 'do not eat' warning due to potential health risk
Asda has issued a recall due to a potential health risk affecting one of its products. The supermarket giant has recalled its Asda Plant Based Lemon Cheesecake because of undeclared walnuts and hazelnuts. The cheesecakes have been recalled
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Major supermarkets to shut during Bank Holiday to observe Queen’s funeral
Several supermarket chains and high street retailers have announced that they will be closed next Monday due to the Queen’s funeral. Sainsbury’s has followed Aldi as the latest retailer to announce that it will keep its store shut on the day.
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Southampton boat show to close on day of Queen's funeral as a 'mark of respect'
A POPULAR boat show sails into Southampton on Friday, but organisers say the event will close on the day of the Queen's funeral. The annual Southampton International Boat Show runs from September 16 to 25. The country's biggest festival of
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Star lays out demands to Saints teammates ahead of Premier League return
STAR Kyle Walker-Peters laid out his demands to Saints teammates ahead of the return to Premier League action, saying: “I want us to keep being solid, that is a non-negotiable.” The 25-year-old has been an integral part of a defence that, although
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Family drives bathful of flowers to Buckingham Palace
A FAMILY of five collected a bathful of flowers and took them to Buckingham Palace to pay tribute to the late Queen. Southampton-born Russell White went around supermarkets on Saturday asking them to donate bouquets in memory of Her Majesty.
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Southampton pair build basketball court at secondary school
TWO SOUTHAMPTON friends have dipped into their own pockets to fund a basketball court at a secondary school. The new facility at Oasis Academy Lord's Hill was funded and built by former Redbridge students, Nathan Challis and Louis Moody. The
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Veteran desperate to find new home after losing leg
A VETERAN who had his leg amputated is desperately trying to find a home that suits his needs. Paul Smith, a former Lance Corporal in the Royal Hampshire Regiment, has been living in a privately rented flat in Shirley for about four years.
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Entry to this popular New Forest visitor attraction is now free
ENTRY to a popular New Forest attraction is now completely free. Times are changing at the historic village of Buckler's Hard and visitors can now enter for free and enjoy a picturesque stroll with stunning views of boats on the river. A new
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Southampton teenager in stolen car had imitation firearm
A SOUTHAMPTON teenager who was a passenger in a stolen car had an imitation firearm. Christopher Collins was found to be carrying a CO2-powered air pistol on Bassett Avenue on September 4 last year. The 18-year-old was also a passenger in a
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Resident artists in the city's 'arches' throwing open their studios this weekend
RESIDENT artists from the Arches Studios in Southampton will be throwing open the doors to their studios this weekend. Arches Open Studios 2022 is a free, family-friendly event taking place on Saturday between 11am and 5pm and Sunday between 11am
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Car dealer closes blaming 'rising costs' with staff let go
A CAR dealer says it has been forced to cease trading due to rising costs. Carzoopa Ltd, based in Totton, has said it has had to fold due to the business becoming "unviable". Speaking to the Echo, Carzoopa owner, Lee O'Regan said the business
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Southampton to have 'significant fuel poverty' this winter
MORE than half of Southampton homes have poor energy efficiency ratings, it has been revealed amid fears of fuel poverty this winter. The Office of National Statistics figures show that 55 per cent of houses have an energy efficiency rating of
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Ukrainian families 'settling into Southampton' as group finally finds new home
A GROUP supporting Ukrainian refugees in Southampton has gone from strength to strength with a new home. The Southampton Ukrainian Community Support Group has now moved to the Vedic Society Hall on Radcliffe Road. The group returned after a
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Man who dropped cigarette butt on floor in city centre slapped with hefty fine
A MAN who threw down a cigarette butt in Southampton city centre has been slapped with a hefty fine. Edward Paul Adams, 35, dropped a cigarette on Above Bar Street on April 4. Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, he was found guilty
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Southampton babies to play vital role in new contagious infection study
SOUTHAMPTON babies are set to play a vital role in a new study on contagious breathing infections. University Hospital Southampton is leading the research study combatting the main cause of infant hospitalisation due to a contagious breathing infection
