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Saints extend Djenepo contract until 2025

MOUSSA Djenepo has penned a new three-year deal to remain at St Mary's, before praising the club for showing "trust in me". The Malian international first arrived in England from Belgian club Standard Liege in 2019, signing an initial four-year

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Star says 'hunger' is within Saints following 'transition period'

SAINTS skipper James Ward-Prowse insists the “hunger” is within Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side to compete, following their “transition period” over the summer. Saints welcomed 10 new arrivals into Staplewood Campus and also saw 12 players exit the club

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Saints star claims all City lads ready to 'explode' after Guardiola claim

KYLE Walker-Peters has insisted all of the young players who arrived from Manchester City are ready to explode in the Premier League this season. While supporters have already seen Romeo Lavia and Gavin Bazunu regularly from the start already this

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Police concerned for welfare of teenager last seen nearly a week ago

POLICE are increasingly concerned for the welfare of a teenager last seen nearly a week ago. Terrell, aged 16, was last seen on September 8 and the force is asking those with links to Eastleigh, Winchester, Fareham, Portsmouth, and Basingstoke

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Saints confirm Premier League squad registrations

SAINTS have confirmed their registered squad for the Premier League, using 18 of the 25 slots allowed by league rules. Youth has been a major theme of Saints’ recruitment this summer, and that is exemplified by the fact that seven of Saints’ first-teamers

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Pilot creates tribute to Queen over Sandringham with flight path

A PILOT has taken flight to pay tribute to the Queen in the skies over Sandringham. On Monday, at the same time the Queen was making her final flight from Edinburgh to London, a plane took off from an airfield near Fakenham, Norfolk, and recreated

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Emergency services rush to Northam Bridge after person spotted in water

EMERGENCY services rushed to Northam Bridge after a person was spotted in the water. HM Coastguard received reports of a person in the water near the bridge, which runs across the River Itchen. Crews raced to the scene this afternoon,

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Property developer who tore down 100-year-old woods wanted to build holiday lets, court told

A PROPERTY developer who lives in a £2.3m home tore down a 100-year-old woodland and planned to build holiday lets on the land, a court heard. James Barney, 35, was met with angry opposition in April last year when neighbours awoke to sounds of

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Friday Night Dinner and EastEnders star dies as tributes pour in from fans

Harry Landis, star of hit Channel 4 show Friday Night Dinner, has passed away, aged 90. The sad new was confirmed Landis’ agent Sharry Clark Artists on Facebook. The firm said: "Sad news. Our lovely client Harry Landis has passed to spirit.

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New rooftop bar, cocktail lounge and Japanese restaurant coming to city

A CITY centre restaurant is getting a revamp which will include a new rooftop bar and a separate restaurant. Chinese restaurant Shanghai 1814, at 165-168 High Street, is about to get a big makeover. An application to Southampton City Council

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Princess of Wales' subtle tribute to Queen as she arrived at Palace for final time

Kate Middleton paid a subtle tribute to Her Majesty the Queen as the late monarch’s coffin arrived at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening. The new Princess of Wales, the first since Princess Diana held the title, wore a three-pearl necklace, which

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Advice for Carzoopa customers waiting for answers

CUSTOMERS affected by the closure of a car dealer are being asked to contact their finance company for support.  Carzoopa Ltd. based in Totton announced at the start of the month that it had ceased trading owing to "rising costs".  Formed in

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Police issue statement after man tells girls to 'come with him'

POLICE have issued a statement after two schoolgirls were approached by a stranger asking them to "come with him".  The students were on their way to Redbridge Community School when they were approached by a man near the Premier Millbrook Convenience

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Man describes moment motorist hit cyclist before driving off

A cyclist has been seriously injured during a hit-and-run in Southampton earlier today. The man in his 30s was riding an electric bike on Neva Road when he was struck by a silver Volkswagen Golf at around 6.30am. Witness Nathan Burton, 27, 

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Woman 'taken to place of safety' after incident at Totton railway

ALL lines were blocked after a woman was seen "in a precarious position" at Totton railway station. Police were called to the station at 12.45pm following concerns about a woman.  Read more: All lines blocked after police incident near railway

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JJ McKiernan earns 10-man Eastleigh point against Yeovil

EASTLEIGH and Yeovil shared the points after an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Silverlake Stadium. Yeovil made a fast start with Malachi Linton setting up Sam Pearson to break the deadlock with an excellent finish after seven minutes. Danny Whitehall

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Council set to bring back parking charges to raise £2m - despite 400 objections

MORE than 400 people have objected to plans to bring in parking charges in the city centre. But the fees are likely to come back despite objection from the council’s opposition amid the cost of living crisis. Charges were first introduced in

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McDonald's shares major announcement for the day of the Queen's funeral

McDonald's has shared that it will be shutting all of its UK venues for most of the day on Monday when the Queen's funeral will take place. The funeral is scheduled for Monday, September 19, which has been declared a bank holiday. Shops and

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All lines blocked after police incident near railway

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Ward-Prowse believes Walker-Peters 'deserves' another England call

SAINTS skipper James Ward-Prowse believes team-mate Kyle Walker-Peters “deserves” a place in the England squad, with the World Cup looming this winter. Both midfielder Ward-Prowse and full-back Walker-Peters will hope to be announced in Gareth

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Injuries reported after crash on busy A road

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Queen Elizabeth 'loathed' Boris Johnson, report claims

THE late Queen “loathed” Boris Johnson, it has been claimed. Writing in The Sunday Times, the paper’s chief political commentator, Tim Shipman, quoted sources suggesting the former Tory leader had overtaken Tony Blair as the monarch’s “least favourite

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Who will and won't be going to the Queen's funeral

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday. The event is set to be one of the biggest gatherings of royalty and major world leaders held in the UK for decades. It is understood more 500 heads of state and foreign dignitaries are

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Telegraph pole catches fire in Hamble

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to Hamble following a fire which broke out at the top of a telegraph pole. The incident was reported on Satchell Lane on Tuesday evening at 9.15pm.  The fire was contained using one hose reel jet and officers informed the

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Land owner made to pay more than £65k after tearing down historic woodland

A LAND owner has been ordered to pay more than £65,000 after illegally destroying an ancient woodland.  James Barney from Fair Oak has been hit with the fine after he tore through the wooded area at Scorey's Copse in Horton Heath last year. 

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Injury blow for Tella as he limps off for loan club Burnley at Preston

BURNLEY boss Vincent Kompany confirmed on-loan Nathan Tella was forced off through injury, during his side’s 1-1 Championship draw at Preston on Tuesday. The talented forward, who joined the Clarets from Saints on a season-long deal in the summer

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Delays as ladder blocks lane of busy M27 motorway

A ladder has blocked a lane of the M27 this morning.  The builder's ladder could be seen across one of the lanes on the westbound carriageway near Park Gate.  Traffic was reduced to 40mph after the equipment was spotted in lane three of four

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Cyclists urged not to ride a bike during the Queen's funeral

British Cycling members had been had been told not to ride their bikes during the hours of the Queen’s funeral on Monday. The advice was shared for cyclists nationwide although the governing body has now removed the guidance following backlash.

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Heinz and Cadbury among companies facing major change after Queen's death

Heinz, Cadbury and Coca-Cola are among hundreds of brands who will be forced to remove their Royal Warrant on products following the death of the Queen on Thursday. Her Majesty “passed away peacefully” at Balmoral last week at the age of 96.

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Warning as thousands of Royal Mail stamps will be unusable within months

Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable within months as a new system is introduced, with some left set to be thousands out of pocket. Customers have been warned that their ‘1st’ and 2nd’ class stamps will be unusable from January

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National Highways' 'important' message to anyone driving on motorways this week

National Highways has announced planned closures of major routes in and out of the capital will be postponed for the Queen’s funeral. Motorway network roadworks around London will be cancelled congestion as large numbers of people travel to the

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No bin collections - and other changes to services this Bank Holiday

THERE will be no bin collections on the new Bank Holiday Monday and many council services will not be running. All bin collections will take place a day later than normal, with those that would have been collected on Friday to take place on Saturday

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Ward-Prowse: Villa clash will be 'special moment' to show respect to the Queen

SKIPPER James Ward-Prowse said Saints’ squad “totally respected and understood” the decision to postpone last Saturday’s scheduled home clash with Brentford – and sent his condolences to the Royal Family on behalf of the club. Football across the

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How the Daily Echo reported on the birth of Queen Elizabeth II

Nobody would have guessed that the new princess would one day become queen when she was born on April 21, 1926. Nevertheless, an unexpected turn of events saw Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary ascend to the throne at age of 26 and become our country's

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Taking on the Three Peaks Challenge in memory of Sam

A TEAM of novice climbers are taking on the Three Peaks Challenge this week in memory of their adventure loving friend and colleague. The group from Highfield Professional Solutions in Durley are all set to climb Britain's biggest peaks a year

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Charity boss to stop in Southampton on his five marathon £25k fundraiser

A CHARITY boss is to visit Southampton on an epic tour, which will see him run the equivalent of five marathons in under three weeks. James McLaughlin, the chief executive of Cure Leukaemia, is already under way on his 'Tour of the TAP 2022'.

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Twilight chemistry session for city students

A-LEVEL students at Richard Taunton Sixth Form College put their science skills to the test when they were invited to take part in a university’s Twilight Chemistry session. Nine students were given a glimpse of life as an undergraduate at Southampton

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Bingo rave phenomenon Bongo's Bingo announces ABBA themed Christmas show

THE award-winning bingo rave phenomenon Bongo’s Bingo has announced its festive show in Southampton this Christmas - and it's ABBA themed. The unique club night, which has been leading the way since April 2015, is pulling out all the stops for

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Restaurant owner flies 3,500 miles to bag 'world class' chef

A RESTAURATEUR has announced the acquisition of a new head chef – and he's coming all the way from Toronto. Miff Kayum of Kyoto Kitchen in Parchment Street, Winchester, flew more than seven hours and 3,500 miles to the Canadian capital to interview

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This is what to expect from Southampton’s international boat show

SOUTHAMPTON International Boat Show sails into the city tomorrow, but what can people expect? Now in its 53rd year, the incredibly popular event will run from September 16 to 25 at Mayflower Park. People travel from across the country to attend

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Dog lovers flock to country park to raise money for charity

IN GLORIOUS sunshine, dog lovers and their furry friends got together to show support for a good cause.  Four-legged pets and their owners raised funds for Schnauzerfest, a charity that helps rescue dogs and spreads awareness about the realities

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Southampton man tattoos portrait of the Queen on his own leg as tribute

A TATTOO artist has paid tribute to the Queen by tattooing a portrait of her on his own leg. Michael Purkiss, 57, was wracked with anxiety when news first broke of Queen Elizabeth II's ill health on Thursday. He was so deeply saddened by the

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Southampton-born artist set to have art displayed in across Europe

A SOUTHAMPTON-born artist has told of his pride in having exhibitions shown across Europe. James Earley, from Bassett, is giving a unique look into the most isolated and remote regions of Bangladesh with his artwork going on display in Paris, Amsterdam

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Big fine for woman who dropped a cigarette butt in the street

IT was a small act but with a big consequence. Kathleen Connors dropped a cigarette butt in Above Bar, Southampton, on March 31, a court heard. Connors, 34, of Carousel Park, Basingstoke Road, near Micheldever, has been prosecuted by Southampton

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Duke's £132k Porsche taken by order of judge

THE DUKE of Marlborough’s top-of-the range Porsche will be seized – after a county court judge heard he had failed to keep up his repayments. Porsche Financial Services, trading as Volkswagen Financial Services UK Ltd, took the Blenheim Palace

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Soap star swopping the cobbles for the stage in The Commitments

IT is 35 years since The Commitments first burst from the pages of Roddy Doyle’s best-selling novel onto the stage and an all-new production is returning to Mayflower Theatre next spring. This major UK and Ireland tour of the smash-hit musical

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Housing association's net zero target stops mum from using fireplace this winter

A SOUTHAMPTON mum is facing the prospect of a cold winter after being refused permission to use a fireplace to heat her home.  Mum-of-three Emma Gargaro, from Mansbridge, expects her energy bills to treble from next month. When this happens

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Merchants celebrates 175 years with competition

A BUILDERS merchants is markign 175 years in the trade with an open morning. Visitors to Covers Timber & Builders Merchants in Gosport will be able to speak with a variety of suppliers at its anniversary challenge and demonstration morning next

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Special church services to give thanks for life of HM Queen Elizabeth

CHURCHES will host special services this weekend to give thanks for the life and faith of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Worshippers will pray for the new King, Charles III, the Royal Family and the nation at this time of national mourning, during