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Man arrested after trying to rush towards Queen's coffin in shocking scenes

A man was tackled by police after rushing towards the Queen’s coffin during the lying-in-state at Westminster Hall. The incident happened at around 10pm and the man was arrested under the Public Order Act and is in police custody, at the time of

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Saints 'not on this level' in Hasenhuttl's scathing verdict

MANAGER Ralph Hasenhuttl admitted he thought Saints were a “little bit further” along being ready for this season’s Premier League challenge than apparent after defeat to Aston Villa. Jacob Ramsey scored the only goal of the game from a corner-kick

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Hasenhuttl explains exclusion of summer arrival Maitland-Niles from Saints squad

RALPH Hasenhuttl explained the exclusion of summer signing Ainsley Maitland-Niles from the Saints squad, saying: “We have with Ainsley a lot of work to do.” The 25-year-old midfielder arrived on loan from Arsenal on deadline day, making his debut

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Both sides uninspiring as Saints fall flat in loss to Villa

SAINTS were condemned to back-to-back 1-0 defeats in the Midlands as they came up devoid of ideas at Aston Villa. The visitors registered just one shot on target in a dull 90 minutes as youngster Jacob Ramsey punished a sloppy phase of defending

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Part of Southampton junction closed after crash between two cars

PART of a Southampton junction has been closed after a crash between two cars.  A section of Ruby Road's junction with Bursledon Road has been cordoned off after the crash.  It is believed that the incident happened after 5pm and involved two

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Premier League - Reaction as weak Saints are beaten at Aston Villa

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Two women 'sexually assaulted in line to see Queen's lying in state', court told

Two women were allegedly sexually assaulted while queueing to see the Queen’s lying in state, a court has heard. Adio Adeshine, 19, allegedly exposed himself and pushed into the mourners from behind as they waited in line at Victoria Tower Gardens

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What is the Southampton weekend weather forecast for September 16-18?

Those hoping for some decent weather in Southampton over the weekend may be in luck for Friday evening and Saturday. The Met Office has predicted some lightly warm and sunny weather for September 16 and 17, with a peak temperature of 17C expected

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Unlawful drone use warning as Queen's funeral approaches

POLICE in Hampshire have issued a warning to those with drones ahead of the Queen's funeral next week.  Hampshire Constabulary is asking all drone users to check restrictions on where and how they can use their devices.  It comes as many people

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Inquest told of tragedy after baby found 'unresponsive' at home

A MOTHER tragically discovered her six-month-old baby unresponsive in their "loving and warm" home, an inquest has been told. Little Oscar Blackwood was taken to University Hospital Southampton but sadly pronounced dead on May 23 last year.

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Floral tributes left for the Queen as boat show opens

PEOPLE have placed floral tributes the Queen at Southampton International Boat Show as it opened to the public. Boat lovers across the country have arrived at Mayflower Park in Southampton to listen, learn, and look at a huge selection of luxury

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TikTok announces major new feature and users hit out at change

Video-sharing social media platform TikTok has revealed a major change to the app. The video sharing platform has gone from strength to strength over the past few years with Brits scrolling through endless videos of cooking recipes, comedy and

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'We're adjusting so much' - Spacey-Cale says Saints need to develop 'comeback attitude' this season

BOSS Marieanne Spacey-Cale says Saints are focusing on "developing a comeback attitude", admitting the team are "adjusting so much" following their promotion to the Championship. After a storming end to the season, the women's team secured the

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Driver in critical condition airlifted to Southampton hospital

A DRIVER in critical condition has been airlifted to Southampton hospital after a crash. The man, from London in his 40s, was taken to Southampton General Hospital after a crash between his BMW and a Mercedes travelling in the opposite direction

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Beach water quality fears as murky water 'looks like a bad latte'

CONCERNS have been raised about water quality at a beach after a 137-hour storm release into the water. Elaine Johnson has lived in Lee-on-the-Solent since 1987 and walks along Lee beach regularly. She raised concerns about the "murky" water

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Reports of person seen falling from bridge sparks emergency response

Emergency services were called out to reports of a person falling from a bridge last night. The incident took place at 10.30pm on Thursday on Itchen Bridge. A helicopter was dispatched to search the area, however, no-one was found. Read

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What's open and closed on Queen's funeral bank holiday?

With the day of the Queen's funeral being declared a bank holiday, council services, bus and ferry timetables and shops' opening hours are all going to change.  Most shops and restaurant chains are expected to stay shut on September 19 to allow

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Westquay set to open on day of Queen's funeral - but many stores will be closed

SOUTHAMPTON'S biggest shopping centre will be open throughout the Queen's funeral - but many of the individual stores will either be closed or remain shut until after the service. Westquay will be open from 9am until 6pm on Monday. But the

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See Sky's new content coming to NOW and its channels in October 2022

Sky has revealed the content coming to its channels and the streaming service NOW for October 2022. With a variety of new and returning content named in the list, October could be a busy month of TV for Sky viewers. Here’s a list of some of

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Hasenhuttl hoping Saints show 'different face' against Aston Vila after destructive defeat five months ago

In March, Saints travelled to Villa Park at their highest point.  February had ended with back-to-back 2-0 victories against Everton and Norwich to make it one defeat in nine Premier League matches. March started in the same vein as a much-changed

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How each major energy company will pay your £400 energy bill rebate

Households across the country are set to receive £400 of Government support to help with soaring energy costs starting next month. The money, which is part of the Energy Bill Support Scheme announced in May this year will come in six instalments

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Coronation Street legend set to 'return' to soap next week in emotional scenes

Coronation Street fans will see a legend of the soap ‘return’ in emotional scenes set to air next week. Legend of the cobbles, Hayley Cropper, will ‘return’ to the long-running ITV soap through her iconic red coat. Julie Hesmondhalgh portrayed

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Helicopter spotted above Itchen Bridge

A HELICOPTER was spotted in the skies above Southampton late last night.  Videos and pictures shared on social media show the helicopter flying across the Itchen Bridge shortly before 10.30pm on Thursday. It is the second time a chopper was

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Two police officers stabbed in central London

Two police officers were stabbed in London on Friday morning, the Metropolitan Police said. The stabbing occurred in the Leicester Square area of central London around 6am and both officers are being treated in hospital. The Met confirmed a

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M27 delays as lorry breaks down at junction roundabout

DELAYS are building on the M27 at Park Gate. Drivers have been warned of delays building up as one eastbound lane is blocked at Junction 9. The blockage on the roundabout at junction 9 is due to a broken down lorry. #M27 Eastbound

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University of Southampton ranked second among South East universities

THE University of Southampton has been ranked second in the South East in this year's good university guide. The city's Russell Group university is second to Oxford in the region, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide

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Ward-Prowse says he and pal Ings will want to 'smash' each other in Villa clash

SAINTS skipper James Ward-Prowse admitted it was “all fun and games” to line up against close pal Danny Ings and insisted: “He will be wanting to smash me and I want to smash him come Friday night!” Ings left Saints to join Villa for £30million

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The inclusive Hampshire cheerleading squad for all ages and abilities

OUT of the ashes of two defunct teams came the spectacular Hampshire cheerleading squad Odyssey Allstars. When coaches Naomi Key and Alysha Crittel’s previous teams had to close due to the effects of the pandemic, the pair joined forces to build

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The stunning riverside pub which has been around for more than 600 years

GUESTS have been warmly welcomed to the Greyhound on the Test in Stockbridge for more than 600 years - a tradition the award-winning gastropub aims to continue for many years to come. The picturesque fishing village plays host to this striking

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Drugs and spate of vandalism 'stopping grandchildren from coming round'

AN OCEAN Village grandma has spoken out about vandalism and anti-social behaviour, saying she has been put off having her grandchildren to stay. A garage door appears to have been kicked in and a glass door smashed in Alcantara Crescent, an otherwise-quiet

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Mum-of-five trying to rebuild her life after fire ripped through home

A MUM-OF-FIVE is trying to rebuild her life after a fire left her family without a home. Sarah Weston, 38, and her children had to flee their home after a fire ripped through the building on Mother's Day. The cause of the blaze is still uncertain

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Scores of complaints made about Southampton City Council, new figures show

SOUTHAMPTON City Council was the subject of scores of complaints last year, new figures show. Fifty-five complaints were made to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman in the year to March. The public body investigates wrongdoing in

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Iconic powerboat built in Southampton returns home – and it needs a new owner

AN ICONIC powerboat that took part in one of the world’s most famous races has arrived in Southampton – and is looking for a new owner. Double Century is one of 32 of the rare Fairey Huntsman 31, made by boat building company Fairey Marine on the

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Pizza vending machine opens in Southampton (and we tried and tested it)

WOULD you believe me if I told you that you can buy a freshly made pizza from a vending machine at a petrol station? Probably not. I was sceptical too when I first heard the news. I remember thinking to myself ‘what are the logistics of that

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Couple who received cards from the Queen say she was 'fantastic'

A FAREHAM couple who received five congratulatory wedding anniversary cards from The Queen have described her as ‘fantastic’. John and Ivy Winn, from St Anne’s Grove Fareham, have been married for 72 years and received messages from The Queen on

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Former mayor 'very sorry' after being prosecuted for breaching enforcement notice

A FORMER mayor prosecuted for breaching an enforcement notice issued by his own council has said he is "very sorry". Cllr Martin Hatley, along with Trevor Hatley, were both found guilty of breaching the notice asking them to stop storing items

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Man's bid to keep Christmas tradition alive amid rise in cost of living

A SOUTHAMPTON man is raising funds to keep a Christmas tradition alive during the cost of living crisis. Lee Jenkins, from Millbrook, is known locally for his extravagant festive displays. For the past 15 years, his house on King George's Avenue

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Carnivals to cruises: five events going ahead this weekend

ENJOY everything from carnivals to cruises. Ahead of The Queen's funeral on Monday, a number of events will go ahead this weekend.  Here are our top five tips for a day out that will keep all the family entertained. Southampton International

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Mental health service rated Inadequate in CQC report

A HAMPSHIRE mental health service has again been told it must improve or risk enforcement measures. Uplands Independent Hospital in Fareham was rated inadequate in all areas in its most recent report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Inspectors