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Livramento backed to be 'even better than he was' when he returns from serious injury
SAINTS skipper James Ward-Prowse backed Tino Livramento to be “even better than he was” once he returns from a serious knee injury later this year. The talented full-back is just less than five months into his recovery from an anterior cruciate
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New bikes help police hunt criminals who flee on 'scrambler bikes'
THE crime commissioner has welcomed new motorbikes to tackle crime. Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones funded three off-road and three high performance motorbikes earlier this year. They are being put to good use by Roads Policing Officers
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Comment: Saints’ willingness to let go a crucial element of recruitment policy
The old adage goes “If you love someone, then set them free.” This summer, Saints had their own experience with tearful goodbyes as Oriol Romeu departed the club for Girona after seven memorable years at St Mary’s. Romeu developed into a modern-day
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Charity fundraising luncheon attracts famous names to Southampton
A LUNCHEON to raise money for Ukrainian refugees has attracted famous names to Southampton. The event to support Ukrainian families settling in the city attracted recognisable names to the waterside restaurant Figurati, in Ocean Village. Work
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Police vow to hunt down motorcyclists who cause 'misery' with new scramblers
POLICE have vowed to crack down on illegal motorbike use in Southampton during the unveiling of six new vehicles to help chase criminals. “You will go to court and you will lose your bikes. We will seize them and we’ll destroy them”. These
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True Crime Newsquest launches new series with journalist who exposed Jimmy Savile
A brand-new true crime series is launching today. True Crime Newsquest is launching its new documentary on the unsolved murder of Claudia Lawrence, along with a live Q&A today. This is the first True Crime Newsquest series produced with
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Hampshire's title hopes all-but dashed after succumbing to defeat against Kent
HAMPSHIRE’S dream of winning the LV= Insurance County Championship title for the first time in 49 years was all but ended by a 77-run defeat to Kent. Joe Weatherley, James Vince and James Fuller – 56, 73 and 78 not out respectively – had given
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Have your say on tackling fly-tipping in Southampton
RESIDENTS can now share their views on rubbish, recycling and fly tipping in the city as part of a new consultation. Southampton City Council is asking people for their views on how it handles rubbish and recycling collection services. Feedback
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Inflatable fun and mermaid swims: community pool a decade after demolition threat
IT'S the community swimming pool saved from demolition which now boasts mermaid swims, inflatable fun and a fascinating piece of Southampton's history. Oaklands Community Pool in Lordshill has been at the heart of the community since 1986.
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Southampton man in court following police blackmail sting
A SOUTHAMPTON man is due in court following a blackmail investigation. Joshua Bishop, 20, of Phillimore Road, has been charged with detaining a child so as to keep him/her from a person having lawful control. He has been remanded in custody
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Edozie scores on England under-20s debut
SAINTS starlet Samuel Edozie opened his account for England’s under-20 side on Tuesday night, helping the Young Lions to a 3-0 victory over Chile in his first game at that age level. First-half goals from one-time Saints target Liam Delap and full-back
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Aribo reportedly asked to 'take some rest' from Nigeria duty
SAINTS midfielder Joe Aribo reportedly asked to be excused from the Nigeria squad “to take some rest”. The versatile midfielder played no fewer than 63 games for club and country last season, having reached the Europa League final with Rangers.
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Police search for good Samaritan after man robbed in Hedge End
A SEARCH has been launched for a woman who rescued a man following a robbery. A 19-year-old man had cash stolen from him when he was robbed by a group of people. He had been walking between the Hedge End and Botley areas at around 9.45pm on
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Man assaulted woman and caused damage to pub
A MAN has been given a restraining order and must pay a court bill of more than £1,100 after assaulting a woman and damaging a pub wall. Southampton man Lee Marquer, 47, pleaded guilty to one charge of assault by beating and one charge of criminal
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Motorcyclist rushed to hospital with serious injuries following crash
A BIKER has suffered serious injuries after a crash in a New Forest town. The 44-year-old man from Hordle was rushed to hospital in Southampton after crashing with a Ford Focus. The collision happened at the Osborne and Station Road junction
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THE SHAPE OF ADVENTURE
Ten Second Review The Defender 130 super-sizes Land Rover's offering when it comes to the brand's most iconic model. In one of these, eight people can be taken, well, almost anywhere. At last, really huge families have an alternative to a large
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Extra patrols in Southampton as police work with universities in spiking crackdown
POLICE are ramping up patrols ahead of fresher's week in a crackdown on spiking. Hampshire police say they are raising awareness of the issue and putting measures in place to protect people. Autumn 2021 saw an increase in drink and needle
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A RARE FIND
Introduction Subaru’s Levorg was a spacious 4WD estate sold between 2017 and 2022 that offered a dynamic look and feel along with strong performance, plush comfort and usable practicality. It targeted a narrow group of customers most of whom were
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THE NEW CROSSOVER
Ten Second Review Fiat Tipo Cross combines lifestyle looks with the option of the brand's latest - and very sophisticated - Hybrid 48V engine. It's an unusual confection but at the right price, it could have some appeal. Background Cutting-edge
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Aldi announces 'important' change to all UK stores
Aldi has announced a major addition to all its UK stores with the aim of helping customers recycle with greater ease. The supermarket will be rolling out recycling bins for soft plastics across its stores, helping customers recycle tonnes of problem
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Saints duo draw a blank as Scotland ease past Ukraine
SAINTS duo Che Adams and Stuart Armstrong helped their country to a comfortable win over Ukraine in the Nations League, with the Scots top of Group B1 after a 3-0 victory at Hampden. Attackers Adams and Armstrong toiled up front without reward
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Brothers call for more research into 'rare and devastating' condition
A ROMSEY family plagued by a rare and severe inherited illness have called for further research into the condition - years after a series of lifesaving surgeries. Brothers Joshua and Nathan Hartley are pushing for more progress to be made made
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Hundreds of pigs released into New Forest to eat up acorns
HUNDREDS of pigs have been released to hoover up acorns across the New Forest. As a tradition dating back centuries, the pannage happens to improve the condition of the soil by having the swine consume nuts and acorns found on the ground. In
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Former council CEO was given more than £188k to leave role, documents confirm
A FORMER council CEO was given more than £188k to leave her role, new documents have confirmed. Sandy Hopkins, the former chief executive of Southampton City Council left the authority earlier this year. Coming as the ruling Conservative
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What to expect in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday September 22
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and
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Inquest to conclude into mum who died after eating Pret a Manger 'vegan' wrap
A MARRIED mother-of-five died after eating a “vegan” wrap from Pret a Manger which contained milk, an inquest has heard. The court heard that Pret a Manger was not conducting its own checks on manufacturers supplying dairy-free products for its
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Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to homeowners
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to everyone with a mortgage ahead of a hike in interest rates today. Interest rates are likely to increase by 0.75 percentage points from 1.75 per cent to 2.5 per cent when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meet
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Southampton's final years as a spa town
Southampton’s importance as a Spa Town began to wane at the beginning of the 19th century as Brighton’s popularity drew visitors away. By 1830, Southampton had all but ceased to be a Spa Town but many of the changes that had occurred during that
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PizzaExpress launches autumn menu nationwide with new items - See the menu here
PizzaExpress has launched its 2022 autumn menu and customers can look forward to new items as well as the return of others. Included in the menu are flavours from around the world including the new Tikka Paneer pizza. The recipe is inspired
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When will the final series of Mock the Week begin airing on BBC Two?
Mock the Week is set to have its final series broadcast on BBC Two this autumn, after running for 17 years on the channel. The long-running current affairs comedy panel show will end after 21 series and more than 200 episodes hosted by Irish comedian
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Hasenhuttl explains why Saints decided to let Tella go out on loan
RALPH Hasenhuttl has insisted he was already “fully convinced” by out-on-loan Nathan Tella, even before he began to excel in the Championship. The 23-year-old has become a fan favourite at Burnley after scoring three goals in his first eight matches
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Controversial plans for student housing and homeless shelter above Tesco are withdrawn
CONTROVERSIAL plans for student accommodation and a homeless shelter above a city Tesco store have been withdrawn. The proposal to convert 42 student flats to both student housing and a homeless shelter was lodged with Southampton City Council.
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Teen due in court after boy, 10, 'stabbed in forehead'
A TEENAGER is due in court accused of stabbing a ten-year-old boy in the forehead. His alleged victim suffered a gash above his right eye following a fight in Hedge End. He was rushed to hospital and needed stitches on the night of September
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All you need to know about Dash in the Dark in Southampton
RUNNERS will be taking part in a nighttime 5K charity fundraiser in a bid to save lives. Dash in the Dark, organised by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, takes place on Saturday at Southampton Common. So far £11,500 has been raised
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Mini golf venue set to open in heart of city centre
A FORMER coffee shop could soon be turned into a mini golf venue. Gilmore Golf and Games Ltd is looking to bring a new leisure and entertainment venue to Southampton city centre. The company has submitted plans to install signage over the former
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Residents 'dispirited' as funding is cut for Southampton estate regeneration
FUNDING has been slashed for the regeneration of a Southampton estate. Residents of Townhill Park have long been calling on city leaders to progress the major plans which were due to begin in 2014. One of the plots earmarked for new council
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Man threatened to torch Southampton takeaway in row over 'stolen' phone
A MAN who threatened to torch a Southampton takeaway has been spared an immediate jail term. Danzig Wooff stormed into a Pizza House in St Mary Street, punched two members of staff in the face and told them: "You don't know who you're dealing with
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Southampton BMW driver fuelled by cocaine is banned from roads
A SOUTHAMPTON BMW driver who was fuelled by cocaine has been banned from the roads. Tobias Shakka Martin Hotston-Clarke was caught drug driving on Park Walk in a BMW X6 on January 13. The 30-year-old was found to have benzoylecgonine - a breakdown
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Supermarket 'could shut by 2025' according to council papers as site is up for sale
A SUPERMARKET in Hampshire owned by a bankrupt council is set to be sold. It comes as Slough Borough Council is selling up to £600m worth of its properties and land. The value of its properties has dropped by millions of pounds and it is facing
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Southampton charity looking for more transport volunteers
A SOUTHAMPTON charity is appealing for more people to volunteer as non-emergency drivers for vulnerable residents. Communicare is looking for people who can spare some time to transport people to their weekly community event. The organisation
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Plans for three homes on former school car park are thrown out
PLANS have been thrown out to build three homes on a former school car park. Eastleigh Borough Council has refused planning permission for the proposals at Woodhill School in Botley. The site was previously used as a car park for the nearby
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More than 1000 musicians will take over Southampton for Music in the City
WITH more than 1000 performers from 160 plus acts playing all styles of music in 24 interesting and unusual venues around Southampton, Music in the City returns for its 14th outing this weekend. Organisers believe the free family event could be
