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Southampton says farewell to the Queen

PEOPLE across the area gathered at their homes, in churches, pubs and cinemas to watch the Queen's final journey. Southampton's streets were largely deserted as Queen Elizabeth II's funeral took place in Westminster Abbey. Church services,

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Kompany admits permanent 'financials' would be difficult but insists Tella is happy at Burnley

BURNLEY manager Vincent Kompany admitted it is unlikely Championship clubs could afford to permanently keep players like on-loan Nathan Tella, but insisted he and others would be happy to stay at Turf Moor “for 10 years”. Tella has been enjoying

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Every Saint called up to crucial international squad and when they will be playing

RALPH Hasenhuttl lamented the number of internationals he will be without over the next 10 days as he looks to galvanise his dejected squad. Saints are building a squad that is recognisable on the international stage but have suffered back-to-back

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Adams: We were a bowler short to guarantee final

SOUTHERN Vipers star Georgia Adams admitted her side were “a bowler short” after they posted 226 but failed to limit Northern Diamonds and secure another trophy final. The Vipers, the back-to-back champions who posted 226 for nine, must now go

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ITV bosses in talks amid calls for Holly and Phil to be sacked by This Morning

ITV This Morning bosses are reportedly in crisis talks over whether they should scrap a segment covering the Queen’s lying in state. It comes amid a petition calling on This Morning bosses to sack Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield after fury

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King Charles III's handwritten message for Queen on day of funeral

King Charles III left a handwritten note on top of his late mother’s coffin on the day of the Queen’s funeral. The royal family grieved in public as the nation bid farewell to its Queen and watched as the late monarch left the capital for the last

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Mourners gather in Totton pub to celebrate life of Her Majesty the Queen

MOURNERS gathered in a Totton pub to celebrate the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Salmon Leap pub on Testwood Lane took the decision to open for customers to watch the procession together. Speaking to the Echo, landlord Eric Light

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The full procession route for the Queen’s funeral

The Queen’s coffin will travel by ceremonial procession along a detailed route through London and then Windsor before she is laid to rest. The late monarch’s lying in state will come to an end on Monday morning before her coffin is transported

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Queen’s funeral wreath includes myrtle flowers from Buckingham Palace and Highgrove

The wreath atop the Queen’s coffin included flowers that have been specifically requested by King Charles III, the Royal Family has revealed. Cut from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Highgrove House, the flowers and foliage

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Tribute to the Queen at docks as Southampton marks funeral

PEOPLE across Southampton have marked the Queen's funeral. Many gathered at churches, pubs and in cinemas to watch the sombre service at Westminster Abbey. READ MORE: Updates as Southampton says farewell to Queen Elizabeth II Millions watched

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Queen's funeral: Updates as Southampton says farewell to Queen Elizabeth II

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21 photos from Hampshire village's ride out for the Queen

SCORES of horse riders gathered to pay their respects to the Queen on the morning of her funeral.  Reporter Kimberley Barber was there to meet some of the riders.  Click the top image to see 21 photos from the event.  To read the full report

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Horse riders gather to pay their respects to the Queen

HORSE riders and owners gathered in their best dress to ride out and pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her funeral.   A large group assembled at Wickham Community Centre at 9.45am and made their way to The Square where they

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Exact time pubs, supermarkets and restaurants will reopen after Queen's funeral

A number of shops and pubs will be re-opening on Monday following the Queen’s funeral. What time is Tesco open today? Tesco has announced it will reopen petrol stations and stores from 5pm today. Tesco’s UK chief executive Jason Tarry,

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BBC actor branded 'repulsive' for 'horrible' comment on Queen's funeral

A BBC actor has been branded “repulsive” for sharing a “horrible comment” ahead of the Queen’s funeral. Shetland star Douglas Henshall has come under fire for suggesting the Queen's coffin is empty, ahead of the late monarch’s funeral on Monday

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Who is in the main funeral procession at the Queen's funeral today?

Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral will be held today and thousands will be in attendance with millions more expected to watch the televised historic event. The Queen’s coffin will make its way from Westminster Abbey after the funeral to Windsor

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Huw Edwards takes apparent queue swipe at Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield

BBC journalist Huw Edwards has taken an apparent swipe at Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield who have faced widespread criticism of jumping the queue for the Queen’s lying in state. Huw, who was presenting BBC One coverage on the morning of

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Spacey-Cale pleased by 'vast majority' in first win of new Saints era

MARIEANNE Spacey-Cale admitted she was delighted with “the vast majority” of Saints’ match-winning performance at Championship leaders Crystal Palace. The Women’s side picked up their first win of a new era following promotion to the second division

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Cost of previous royal funerals to be eclipsed as UK mourns Queen

Today, thousands will line the streets of London and millions which watch on through their television screen as the world mourns the death of the Queen. The Queen’s funeral will mark a major moment in history as the nation thanks Her late Majesty

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Walker-Peters insists 'improvement' needed after England squad snubbing

SAINTS defender Kyle Walker-Peters has reflected on his England international snubbing, insisting “it’s a tough squad to get into”. The 25-year-old missed out on Gareth Southgate’s call-up for the final squad before the World Cup in Qatar later

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Woman dies and two seriously injured in four-car crash in Dorset

A woman has died and two others have been left seriously injured after a crash in Dorset. Police were called to an incident at Rye Hill, Bere Regis around 5pm on Sunday. The incident involved a blue Mazda MX5, a silver Ford C Max, a white Suzuki

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Millions may struggle 'making ends meet' this winter as real wages fall

FAMILIES don't know how they will make ends meet this winter as new figures show a cut to real wages in the cost of living crisis. Average wages in Southampton have risen by less than seven per cent in the last year, but this is not keeping up

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Hampshire piper plays next door to Buckingham Palace following Queen's death

A WOMAN who played the bagpipes in a Hampshire village following the Queen's death has staged a repeat performance in London. Carol Knights, of Hamble, spent about an hour playing a selection of tunes in Green Park, where people were laying flowers

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Independent traders to take over empty shop in Westquay

INDEPENDENT traders will be taking over Westquay this week. A former American Candy shop on the first floor of the Southampton shopping centre will be transformed into a small business haven thanks to Dream Empire Market Co. The Southampton-based

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'She was an example to us all' - tributes to Queen at Southampton service

HUNDREDS of people packed a Southampton church to honour the Queen ahead of her state funeral at Westminster Abbey today. A civic service of commemoration and thanksgiving held at the Grade II-listed St Mary's Church was attended by mourners from

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Swimmers brave September sun for charity in new Boat Show event

SWIMMERS braved the Solent waters to raise cash for charity during the Southampton International Boat Show. Some 80 swimmers took part in the show's first open water swimming event on Sunday. It involved a 1.25km lap past tall ships, sailing

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'Everyone's devastated': Tributes paid for Queen at Hindu temple

WORSHIPPERS came together at a Hindu temple to remember the life of Queen Elizabeth II at the weekend. In a special memorial service at the Vedic Society Hindu Temple in Northam, visitors paid their respects. The Sunday service involved prayers

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City agency bosses inspire next generation of entrepreneurs

TWO founders of a Hampshire marketing agency are helping to inspire the next generation of young entrepreneurs. Josh Mitchell and Chris Stones launched Southampton-based Mitchell and Stones in 2018, since when the company has quadrupled its turnover

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Shop set to become tattoo parlour after plans approved

PLANNING chiefs have approved a proposal to turn a Southampton shop into a tattoo parlour. Applicant Helena Joyce has been given planning permission to convert the ground floor of a building at 1 Portsmouth Road in Woolston. A city council

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City post office reopens under new management

BASSETT Post Office has reopened under new management. The Winchester Road branch has been closed since 2018, when the store where the Post Office was based closed. It has since become a Let's Go Local Store. The service reopened on Friday

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Fundraiser launched to help families affected by floods in Pakistan

A FUNDRAISING event has been set up in Eastleigh to help raise cash for families affected by floods in Pakistan.  Residents are invited to take part in a badminton tournament to help raise money for those who have lost their homes and possessions

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Fire-ravaged community hall set to be replaced - despite objections

PLANS to replace a fire-ravaged community hall are likely to be given the go-ahead - despite opposition from parish councillors. Members of the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) are being urged to approve proposals to demolish the building

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Grassland set to become car park after plans approved

PLANS to turn public open space in a Southampton street into 24 parking spaces have been given the go-ahead. The city council has given itself planning permission to carry out the work at Honister Close to ease the parking shortage and stop drivers

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Residents speak out over 'massive lorries' shaking homes and making noise

CITY RESIDENTS have spoken out over “massive lorries” making their houses vibrate in the early hours of the morning. People living on Gover Road in Redbridge say their lives are being disturbed by “rattling lorries” travelling along the road, despite