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Drivers urged to make these vehicle checks for driving in autumn season
National Highways has urged drivers to make a number of checks on their vehicles ahead of driving in the autumn season. This is to make sure their vehicle is ready for the damp, cold and soggy conditions which autumn will bring. Andy Butterfield
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How stalwart Saints keeper is 'stepping up again' at Championship level
SAINTS Women’s boss Marieanne Spacey-Cale insisted keeper Kayla Rendell was “stepping up again” in the full-time ranks and added: “This was always going to be a big season for her.” The England youth international, who came through the system between
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Hey Duggee's live tour is coming to Southampton's Mayflower Studios
Hey Duggee, a popular children’s TV show, is touring the UK for the first time and it will make its way to Southampton in 2023. The interactive stage show will see Duggee along with The Squirrels and more friends perform. Audience members can
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MP Rupa Huq suspended from Labour for calling Kwasi Kwarteng 'superficially' black
Labour MP Rupa Huq has been administratively suspended from the party pending an investigation after being accused of making an allegedly racist comment about Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, PA News Agency reports. Ms Huq is an MP for Ealing Central
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Drug dealer, 66, found with £70k stash in his car in Fareham
A DEALER supplying drugs was found with a stash worth £70k in his car in Fareham. Brian Keating was stopped by police along Newgate Road in January. The 66-year-old was driving a Ford Puma with crack and heroin in a backpack. Officers searched
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Burger King giving away 1000 whoppers for latest restaurant launch
IT will be a good day for burger lovers. The latest Hampshire Burger King restaurant has arrived and to celebrate, the branch is giving away 1,000 free Whoppers. The fast food chain has officially opened its doors in Whiteley Shopping Park,
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Council leader makes party conference debut introducing Keir Starmer
THE leader of Southampton City Council has spoken for the first time at the Labour party conference as she introduced Keir Starmer. Cllr Satvir Kaur warmed up for the Labour leader as she spoke of her own origin, growing up on free school meals
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Tesco launches auditions to become the new voice of their checkouts
If you’ve ever thought that you would make the perfect checkout voice, now is your chance to prove it. As supermarket giant Tesco has announced they are holding auditions in a bid for a member of the public to become the new voice of their checkout
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Bank of England reveals what will happen to banknotes and coins following Queen's death
The Bank of England has revealed that images of updated banknotes featuring a portrait of King Charles III will be released by the end of this year. It comes as the bank announced plans for coins and banknotes following the death of Queen Elizabeth
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Man charged with 25 offences following probe into thefts
A MAN has been charged with 25 offences following an investigation into theft from cars and a supermarket. The thefts are alleged to have occurred at Fareham and Lee-on-Solent between July 12 and August 28 this year. Following enquiries police
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Saints add youngster Stewart to goalkeeping stable
SAINTS have added another young goalkeeper to the ranks, adding 18-year-old Jak Stewart as a free agent following the expiry of his contract at Everton. Formerly with Manchester City up until under-15 level, Stewart arrives on the south coast on
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Special stamps in memory of Queen Elizabeth II to be released by Royal Mail
Royal Mail has announced that four stamps that feature portraits of Queen Elizabeth II will be released in her memory. The stamps have been approved by King Charles III and will go on sale from November 10, featuring images of the late monarch
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'Very drunk' student forced man to have sex with her, court heard
A COLLEGE student forced a man to have sex with her despite him asking her to stop, a jury heard. Imogen Brooke wouldn't take no for an answer, a court was told. The "very drunk" 30-year-old allegedly ignored the protests of the man which were
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Former Saints coach wanted 'something new' in joining Vasco da Gama
FORMER Saints coach Alex Clapham secured a role working on set-pieces with Brazilian side Vasco da Gama and admitted: “I wanted something new.” Clapham only arrived at Staplewood in June as part of a shake-up of Ralph Hasenhuttl’s coaching structure
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Urgent warning issued to anyone paying energy bills amid increase this weekend
A warning has been issued to anyone who pays energy bills in the UK ahead of a the ofgem price cap increase in October. Scammers are looking to take advantage of the current financial climate and government support packages to dupe unsuspecting
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Costa Coffee customers can get 25 per cent off all food items this Friday
Costa Coffee is giving its customers the opportunity to save money with weekly offers. Customers who are signed up to the Costa Club rewards scheme app can take advantage of the deals which will launch on Fridays. This week, there’ll be 25%
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Cruise liner forced to return to port after 'security alert'
A CRUISE liner has been forced to return to port in Southampton after a "security alert". The Queen Victoria cruise liner had to turn around on Friday and return to the dock. Police investigated the incident upon the Cunard vessel's return
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Bella-Kotchap makes senior Germany debut in pulsating clash with England
SAINTS defender Armel Bella-Kotchap came off the bench to make his senior Germany debut in Monday’s 3-3 draw against England at Wembley. The 20-year-old was brought on for the latter stages of the Nations League contest. England were condemned
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Southampton pub set to close as Wetherspoons announces sale of more than 30 sites
A SOUTHAMPTON pub is set to close as Wetherspoons announced the sale of more than 30 watering holes across the UK. The Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis is one of 32 pubs owned by JD Wetherspoon to be put on sale. The boozer on Canute's Pavilion
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Delays building as lorry breaks down in middle of motorway slip road
UPDATE: All lanes have now been cleared. DELAYS are building on a Hampshire motorway due to a broken down lorry. Two lanes are blocked on the westbound M27. This is due to a broken down lorry in the middle of the road at junction three
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JD Wetherspoon puts pubs up for sale - including one in Southampton
Popular pub chain JD Wetherspoon has put 32 of its pubs across England up for sale, including a venue in Southampton. The chain operates roughly 800 pubs around the UK and Ireland, but has put 32 of their English pubs on the market. The group
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Parking row leaves 66-year-old man nursing black eye and swollen nose
A MOTORIST suffered a black eye and a swollen nose after being assaulted following a parking dispute in a Hampshire village. The 66-year-old victim was targeted after returning to his car, which was parked outside a GP surgery in Hazeley Road,
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Business activity in the region has fallen for first time in 18 months, survey finds
BUSINESS activity in the region has fallen for the first time in 18 months amid rising costs and a drop in new orders. Research by NatWest found businesses reporting their customers were cutting their spending. Growth in employment came close
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Youngster opens up on two year injury, first contract and why golden Saints group got battered
PUTTING everything on the line from childhood to adolescence, the challenge of getting a professional contract at any club is an incredibly difficult one. One Independent analysis found as few as 30 per cent of academy players, many joining their
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Care kits and snacks donated to Southampton's most poorly children
THOUSANDS of care packages have been donated in a bid to support Southampton's most poorly children. The Rapid Relief Team UK (RRT) has donated more than 2,260 care kits and snack packs to families with hospitalised children. This includes
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Barber 'devastated' as double yellow lines painted outside shop
A BARBER shop owner said she is “devastated” at newly-painted double yellow lines forcing elderly customers to walk a long distance. Louise Winman, 51, has run Lou's It on South East Road in Sholing for more than 20 years but is now worried about
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'You can't always see an impact but you know you're making a difference'
A DEDICATED gardener is on a mission to plant wildflowers across the city. Jill Doubleday from Peartree is on a mission to help pollinators such as butterflies and bees by greening gaps between large open spaces. The 58-year-old started planting
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Leo Sayer to play Hampshire date on 50th anniversary tour
LEO Sayer will be celebrating the milestone of 50 years as a recording artist the only way he knows how - via a huge UK tour, including a stop at The Concorde Club in Eastleigh on October 20. One of the most successful British artists of all time
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Teen's US Open Wheelchair Tennis bid among causes in first year of city lottery
DOZENS of Southampton charities and good causes have benefited in the first year of the city's own lottery, including a group of Saints fans who were able to help send a teenage member to the US Open Wheelchair Tennis Tournament. Saints Disabled
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New rehab centre in Southampton 'will be one of most advanced in the south'
A TEAM of leading clinicians swapped out their white coats and stethoscopes for high-vis and hardhats as part of a new development. The team of medics broke ground at the site of Southampton’s new state-of-the-art neurological rehabilitation centre
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Hotly-tipped musician heads to The Joiners fresh from Noel Gallagher support
HE has been supporting some of the biggest names in music and now Andrew Cushin has an intimate date in Southampton coming up. The hotly-tipped Newcastle singer-songwriter has played alongside Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller and The Libertines.
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Southampton hospital in UK top 20 for organ donation, figures show
THOUSANDS of lives have been saved or improved through organ donation at University Hospital Southampton. New figures reveal that there were 46 patients who donated their organs after death at University Hospital Southampton last year, helping
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Author and illustrator delights budding young storytellers at school session
BUDDING young storytellers from Shakespeare Infant School in Eastleigh enjoyed a visit from a well-known author and illustrator. Simon Chadwick, who is behind the New Forest Friends series and illustrates Farmer Bryan's books about life at Longdown
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Frustration as vandals target sports centre yet again
VANDALS have repeatedly targeted Southampton's Outdoor Sports Centre - with kit for disabled people stolen and an office ransacked. Balls have been stolen, padlocks cut, windows smashed and shutters broken at the centre that once trained Olympians
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'We just want to live differently' - Pirate island boat dwellers speak out
PEOPLE living on the so-called "pirate island" in the River Itchen have said they "just want to live differently". Boat dwellers off the Northam Bridge are facing eviction as they are blocking port authority ABP's clear-up of wrecks on the stretch
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Southampton investment zone plans: 'We'll fight for our fair share'
SOUTHAMPTON will fight for its “fair share of resources” as it explores the possibility of hosting one of the government’s new “investment zones”, its council leader has said. Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng named the city as one of 38 possible areas
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Deaf charity needs volunteers to care for puppies
A DEAF charity is urgently seeking for more volunteers to join their team across Hampshire. Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is calling on residents from Winchester, Southampton, and Fareham to raise and train puppies for deaf people. It comes
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Toob sticks to ‘no price rises in contract’ commitment
THE Hampshire broadband provider toob has said it will stick with its policy of not raising prices for customers during the period of their contract. Toob provides fast full-fibre broadband in Southampton for £25 a month on an 18-month contract
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50 illustrations from the world of Narnia on show in new exhibition this autumn
A SERIES of stunning illustrations from the world of Narnia will be on show at National Trust property Mottisfont this autumn. Discover a fantastical world of magic, danger, and mythical beasts drawn by Pauline Baynes, the original artist for C
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Plan to breathe new life into historic building given go-ahead
PLANS to breathe new life into a Grade II-listed building in the centre of Southampton have been given the go-ahead. The city council has approved an application to convert vacant offices at Brunswick Terrace into six serviced apartments on short-term
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Pine marten sightings in the New Forest 'a cause of celebration'
WILDLIFE experts are celebrating an increase in the number of pine martens thought to be living in the New Forest. Forestry England says sightings over the past 12 months suggest they are inhabiting several parts of the district and appear to be
