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Warning given that most workers are not saving enough for retirement
A committee of MPs have sent out a warning to workers as research has revealed that the majority of them are not saving enough for retirement. The Work and Pensions Committee found that even after a decade since auto-enrolment onto pension schemes
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Gas leak at Southampton General Hospital
SOUTHAMPTON General Hospital was hit by a small gas leak. The leak happened in the west wing of the hospital today. Fire crews were called at 3.48pm to what they called a “small gas leak in the plant room of the hospital”. Three engines
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Summer signing Wilkinson 'demands standards' from Saints squad
BOSS Marieanne Spacey-Cale revealed how experienced summer signing Katie Wilkinson “demands standards” in the Saints Women squad – and would not get hung up on her not yet finding the net. The striker arrived at St Mary’s from Coventry United Women
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Norwell's brilliance sends Hampshire to defeat as Warwickshire pull off great escape
LIAM Norwell powered Warwickshire to an incredible escape from relegation in the LV=Insurance County Championship as his career-best nine for 62 sealed a five-run win over Hampshire on a thrilling final day of the season. Set a target of 139 to
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Manhunt launched after pervert flashes girl, 8, and four women
A MANHUNT has been launched for a flasher who exposed himself to an eight-year-old girl. The Southampton youngster is among five victims of the pervert who has struck four times in the Lordswood area. Victims said each time he flashed he was
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Student accused of forcing man to have sex with her cleared by jury
A college student accused of forcing a man to have sex with her has been cleared after saying she was too 'lazy' to have been on top for 15 minutes. Imogen Brooke burst into tears in the dock and thanked jurors after they took just one hour to
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Saints head of recruitment confirms capture of promising England youth international
SAINTS head of recruitment Joe Shields has confirmed the signing of English youth international Jayden Meghoma via social media. The 16-year-old left-back is the second Tottenham Hotspur starlet to make the switch to Staplewood Campus this season
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Pumpkins and performances: Five fun events taking place this weekend
THE nights are drawing in and there's a chill in there, so it's time for some autumnal family fun. From pumpkins to trains, here's our pick of five things you can enjoy with the kids this weeked. Pumpkin Time, Sunnyfields Farm, all weekend
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Family pay tribute to soldier who died after collision with BMW
A SOLDIER who died after he was hit by a BMW driver has been named by police. The collision, which happened on Down Farm Lane, Headbourne Worthy, just after 2.10pm on Sunday, September 18, involved a pedestrian and a black BMW. The pedestrian
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Tesco staff attacked in £3,000 shoplifting incident
STAFF at a Tesco store have been attacked during a shoplifting incident which saw £3,000 worth of cigarettes and alcohol stolen. Police have launched a search for witnesses following the incident at the Tesco Extra store in Lee-on-the-Solent.
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Student denies forcing man to have sex as she is 'too lazy' to be on top, court told
A COLLEGE student accused of forcing a man to have sex with her told a court it did not happen - because she's too 'lazy' to be on top for 15 minutes. Imogen Brooke also said she couldn't have given her alleged victim a love bite during the alleged
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Hospital staff set to be interviewed over hundreds of deaths
Staff at a community hospital being investigated over the deaths of hundreds of patients are to be interviewed under caution by police, the investigating force has announced. An independent police investigation was launched into Gosport War Memorial
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The Queen's cause of death has been revealed
The Queen died of old age, her death certificate has revealed. Queen Elizabeth II died, aged 96, at Balmoral surrounded by members of the royal family earlier this month. The document, published by National Records of Scotland on Thursday,
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Lampard addresses two major fitness doubts and labels Saints 'strong'
FRANK Lampard confirmed Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is fit to return and face Saints, who he labelled a “strong team with a good manager”. Former Chelsea legend Lampard brings his Toffees side to St Mary’s for the second time when the Premier
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Man in his 30s attacked by group after leaving restaurant in early hours
A MAN was left with serious injuries after being assaulted at the weekend. The man in his 30s was attacked after leaving restaurant Slug and Lettuce on West Street, Fareham in the early hours of Saturday, August 6. At around 1am, the victim
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Benali 'eternally grateful' as cancer fundraising reaches £1.3million
DEDICATED Cancer Research UK campaigner and Saints legend Franny Benali admitted he was “eternally grateful” as his fundraising reached £1.3million. The Southampton father-of-two who pushed himself to the limit to collect over a million pounds
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'Dream come true' - Teen sensation Ballard recalls pride from debut Saints goal
SAINTS academy sensation Dom Ballard admitted pride for himself and “everyone around me” looking back at scoring on his first-team debut. The 17-year-old forward, who has been netting for fun at youth levels, thrust his name into the mouths of
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Solent Kestrels taken into overtime in tense victory against Essex
TEAM Solent Kestrels booked their spot in the quarter-final of the KitKing Trophy as they overcame an overtime thriller with Essex Rebels, winning 100-97 at the Solent Sports Complex. The sides were all square at 84-84 after 40 minutes of action
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Queen lying in state wristband going for £2,000 from Hampshire seller
A GOSPORT seller has listed a Queen lying in state wristband on eBay for £2,000. The wristbands were given to people joining the infamous queue, which at one point reached a length of ten miles. They were issued by the Department for Digital
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REFRESHED AND READY FOR THE CITY
The fifth generation of SEAT's Ibiza supermini has upped its game in this revised form, with smarter looks, more equipment and extra technology. Jonathan Crouch reports. Ten Second Review This improved version of the fifth generation SEAT Ibiza
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Hasenhuttl's midfield conundrum in how we think Saints will line up vs Everton
RALPH Hasenhuttl has decisions to make when it comes to picking the first Saints team back from the international break. They welcome Everton to St Mary’s on Saturday, October 1, and once again it feels like the pressure is back on the Austrian
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College unveils plans for new boarding facility solely for girls
Winchester College has announced proposals to develop two new boarding houses, solely for girls, on land off St Cross Road. The plans, which will be subject to a public exhibition early next month, come as a result of girls being admitted to the
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THE MOST REFINED HYBRID
Toyota Camry (2019-2021) Models Covered: 4dr Saloon (2.5 petrol]) Introduction By 2019, the UK had missed a couple of generations of Toyota’s Camry model line, but the brand felt it needed reviving, hence the return of this contender
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FULL OF EASTERN PROMISE
Luxury brand Genesis aims to break into the premium part of the large saloon market with this G80 model. Jonathan Crouch takes a look. Ten Second Review The Genesis G80 is the large luxury saloon you probably haven't considered in your perusal
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Aldi’s Christmas hampers are back and we can’t wait to get our hands on one
As we enter autumn, the dreaded 'Christmas' word has already reared its ugly head. And regardless of whether you're counting down the days or burying your head in the sand, conversations have already turned to the festive season. But it's not
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Warning after 'bee killer' Asian hornets found in UK - how to spot them
Warnings have been issued after Asian hornets were spotted in the UK. The invasive species pray on native honey bees and can damage the ecological role they play, as well as disrupting commercial beekeeping. The National Bee Unit said a sighting
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Armstrong defends Saints teammate as 'great fit' despite squad exclusion
ADAM Armstrong defended new teammate Ainsley Maitland-Niles, saying “I think he is a great fit” after the Arsenal loanee was excluded from the last matchday squad. Manager Ralph Hasenhuttl admitted he has “a lot of work to do” before the 25-year-old
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Netflix searches for actor to play Prince Harry in The Crown - How you can apply
Netflix is looking for a young actor to play Prince Harry in The Crown’s next series. The casting was shared on Facebook by British Youth Music Theatre – BYMT which details exactly what Netflix is looking for. If you’re interested in applying
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Rapper and former Big Brother Star Coolio has died aged 59
The American rapper Coolio, known best for the 1990s hit song Gangsta’s Paradise, has died aged 59. The US rapper, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr, died on Wednesday, his manager confirmed to multiple US outlets. He was found unresponsive
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'King Charles does not stand out'
Our late Queen was always very much aware of the need to be highly visible in public -seen to be believed - and always wore distinctive brightly coloured clothes and hats for that purpose. The new King Charles, wearing either military uniform or
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Three big questions as Saints return to Premier League action against Everton
The international break always feels long but this one has seemed even longer than usual. That certainly wasn’t helped by Saints playing their final game before the hiatus on the Friday of the final weekend and it certainly wasn’t helped by that meek
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Let your autumn plans fall into place with Solent Hotel and Spa in Fareham
As the summer draws to a close, Fareham's award-winning hotel, Solent Hotel and Spa, provides the perfect base for beautiful breaks this Autumn. From soothing spa packages to autumn-inspired seasonal dishes curated by Executive Chefs – there’s something
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Music festival raises thousands towards cost of restoring pier
ORGANISERS of an annual music festival held on the shores of Southampton Water are celebrating the success of this year's event. Rock the Pier is staged by Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA), which is carrying out repairs to the 700-yard jetty
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Spate of vandalism 'making everything harder' says club
SOUTHAMPTON Athletic Club has spoken out following a spate of thefts and vandalism affecting finances as well as morale. Renovated cabins, equipment, walls, and personal items have been stolen or destroyed. The club, which uses Southampton
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'I don't know what I'll do' - Passengers' fear as bus route under threat
A BUS company's decision to axe a route used mostly by pensioners has been criticised by passengers. First Bus plans to end its number 9 service at the end of October due to a lack of passengers. The service, which was reduced last year, is
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Sisters join forces to raise money for vulnerable children
TWO sisters pedalled their way from Cornwall to Scotland to raise funds for charity. This month, Wendy Clark and Kay Kvedaras cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats for Care and Relief for the Young (CRY) a charity dedicated to empowering youth
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Search for man after mum attacked outside school - What we know so far
THE search is on after a woman was attacked while waiting to pick up her child from primary school. Hampshire police are investigating after the incident in Southampton. What happened? A mum was in her car on Kesteven Way, in the Bitterne
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Grandma, 86, has heating restored after two-week wait in the cold
A GRANDMOTHER who found herself without heating for almost two weeks has now had her meter fixed. Thornhill resident Valerie Cox was left without gas on Friday September 16. Since then, the 86-year-old, who lives on her own in Thornhill, was
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Plans to improve district will disrupt thousands of journeys
THOUSANDS of drivers will be stopped from driving down a high street as part of major improvement plans for Portswood. Southampton City Council wants to close part of Portswood Broadway to cars in order to make the busy shopping street a ‘more
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'Crawling in her Moses basket': Mum reports nightmare bed bug infestation
A MUM-of-four says she saw bed bugs "crawling" in her baby's Moses basket as she is battling an infestation in her tower block flat. Albion Towers resident Mary Cove says she has "tried everything" to get rid of the pests from her first-floor flat
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Revealed: The finalists in the South Coast Business Awards
TODAY the Daily Echo can reveal the finalists in the South Coast Business Awards. The awards celebrate excellence across the myriad sectors which make up the Hampshire and Isle of Wight economy. They reward innovative industries, both big and
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'Huge opportunity' as Southampton Airport eyes three million passengers and 2,000 staff
SOUTHAMPTON Airport faces a “huge opportunity” as it sets its sights on three million passengers a year, 2,000 staff and an influx of new businesses. The boss of the Eastleigh airport says it can look to expand now that its future has been secured
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Hit West End show The Drifters Girl to open first UK tour in Southampton in 2023
HIT West End musical The Drifters Girl, which tells the story of one of the world's greatest vocal groups and the woman who made them, will open its first UK tour in Southampton next year. Having thrilled audiences at the Garrick Theatre in London
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Itchen house 'in sorry state' sells for £66,000 over guide price
THIS house in Itchen sold for more than £60,000 over its guide price. With an overgrown garden, collapsed ceiling and exposed wires, the three-bed was put up for auction with a guide price of £145,000. The house on Ludlow Road was a repossession
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Treasure in Southampton? The latest figures on precious discoveries in the city
NO treasure was reported in Southampton last year, despite nearly 1,000 discoveries in England and Wales. There were no finds reported to the Southampton and New Forest Coroner's Court, which holds treasure inquests. This is according to figures
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Pub manager to run London marathon after weight loss transformation
A PUB manager who has lost more than two stones is set to achieve his dream of running the London Marathon. For a long time, Ben Stothard from Colden Common has struggled with his weight and binge eating. The 33-year-old would often feel
