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Soldier nominated for Pride of Britain award after completing transatlantic row

A HAMPSHIRE soldier has been nominated for a Pride of Britain award after completing a world-first transatlantic row for charity.  Jack Jarvis raised more than £70,000 for charity earlier this year when he completed his 4,600 mile solo-row across

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Saints Extended Player Ratings: Struggles continue as Hasenhuttl's side fold against Everton

Back at St Mary's on Saturday for the first time since the landmark 2-1 victory against Chelsea, Saints could not repeat the heroics of that night as Everton triumphed 2-1. After something of a resurgence towards the end of the summer, Saints are

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Search launched after man goes missing during New Forest holiday

A SEARCH has been launched for a man who went missing this morning after going for a bike ride with his wife.  Charles Robert Pugh, 72, is currently on holiday in the New Forest.  He was last seen near Beechen Lane in Lyndhurst after he went

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Empty shelves spotted at Sainsbury's in Shirley

A MILK shortage has been spotted at Sainsbury's. A resident says he went to buy some bits in Shirley at around 3pm today but there were only some two-litre bottles left. "Something's going on," said Kev Billington. The Southampton resident

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Hasenhuttl insists Armstrong role remains 'important' despite reduced involvement

WE ARE only eight games into the season, but at current rate Stuart Armstrong could be on course for his least involved campaign as a Saints player. The Scottish international is now 30 years old, into the final two years of his contract and –

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City centre road to partially close due to urgent water works

A CITY centre road is set to be partially closed as urgent water works get underway.  The work by Southern Water is due to begin at 8pm this evening on Portland Terrace between the Civic Centre and the Marlands entrance.  A one-way closure

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Man who robbed betting shop at knifepoint is jailed

A MAN who robbed a betting shop at knifepoint has been jailed. David Pratt appeared in court following the incident in Eastleigh in March. The court heard how the 38-year-old went into Coral bookmakers on Leigh Road just before 5.10pm on March

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Parents warned after man seen handing out biscuits to children outside school

A MAN has been spotted handing out biscuits to children outside a school.  Netley Abbey Junior School said the man was seen approaching students at the school gate during lunchtime.  Staff then intervened and have since contacted the police

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Saints confirm addition of another talented youngster from Spurs

SAINTS have confirmed the capture of another talented youngster from Tottenham Hotspur, with Jayden Meghoma the latest talent to switch north London for the south coast. Previously confirmed by the Daily Echo, and then subsequently by head of recruitment

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Recap: Heavy delays on major Southampton route as works continue

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Saints defender 'stoked' with first 90 minutes but disappointed in defeat

SAINTS defender Ashleigh Ward turned the focus onto reflection and improvement after her side were defeated 2-0 by Coventry United in their Continental Cup debut. The New Zealand international completed her first 90 minutes for the club since signing

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Vince 'proud' despite Hampshire's 'disappointing' end to the season

JAMES Vince admitted the way Hampshire finished their County Championship season was "disappointing", but insists he was "proud" of the club's efforts this year. In the hunt to end their long wait for the Division One title until the final weeks

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Man jailed for sexually assaulting two girls under the age of 13

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been jailed after sexually assaulting two girls under the age of 13.  George Gibbs was reported to police on September 27, 2020, following the incidents which took place after July 2018.  Police and specialist officers

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Gang of teens hijack bus before crashing into road sign

FOUR teenagers were arrested after hijacking a city bus. A Bluestar bus crashed into a road sign in Palmerston Road after being stolen by a gang of four boys.  Police say one of them drove the vehicle, which was empty at the time, for a short

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Craig David opens up on being bullied at Southampton school on breakfast show

CRAIG David has opened up about being bullied at his Southampton school on national TV. The 7 Days singer and DJ, who grew up on the city's Holyrood estate and attended Bellemoor School, was speaking on BBC Breakfast this morning to promote his

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Popular bus service axed as owners face ‘unforeseen circumstances’

BUS SERVICES run by an independent company will end this week due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Southampton Mini Link serves customers across the area - from the city centre to Harefield to Chandler’s Ford to Eastleigh. But the owners of the

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DWP announces date millions will receive second £324 cost of living payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the exact date in November when millions on Universal Credit and other benefits will receive a £324 cost of living payment. This year has seen a whole host of household price increases -

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UK drivers could face £1,000 fines for letting ambulances and police cars pass

UK drivers could face fines of up to £1,000 when letting emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire engines past if they are seen to be breaking Highway Code rules. According to the Highway Code, which contains advice and rules for people on

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Small strikes for loan club in Senior Cup tie

SAINTS loanee Thierry Small was on the scoresheet as Port Vale eased past non-league Newcastle Town last night. Small, 18, has struggled to make it into Vale's side for League One fixtures in recent weeks. So he was given a chance to get some

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It's official - Ice rink will return to Westquay this winter

ICE skating is set to return to Southampton this winter. Westquay will once again be home to an ice rink where families can enjoy a seasonal skate against the stunning backdrop of the historic city walls. Westquay On Ice will run from November

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Ninja issues urgent air fryer warning amid 'unprecedented surge in demand'

Ninja has been forced to issue a warning to shoppers amid an “unprecedented surge” in the popularity of air fryers. Air fryers have become the must-have kitchen gadget in recent months with Ninja being among the most popular brands as people rush

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Major UK supermarkets forced into ban affecting stores nationwide

Major UK supermarkets have been forced to introduce a nationwide ban how they display certain items in store from this week. New rules from the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) will affect Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Aldi and

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Parents pay tribute to 'faithful and kind' teen who died in motorbike crash

HEARTBROKEN parents have paid tribute to their "kind, selfless and faithful" son who died in a motorbike crash. Mikhail Degtiarev, 18, died following a collision involving a white Honda CBF600 motorcycle on August 18. Police were called to

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Teenager jailed for dragging police officer down road on motorbike

A TEENAGE biker dragged a police officer down the road causing serious injury after being asked to stop for having a modified exhaust. Wesley Thomson-Bruske has been jailed following the incident in Eastleigh in December last year. The 19-year-old

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Southern Water to give customers almost £30 million due to poor performance

A WATER provider will have to reimburse almost £30 million to its customers due to its poor performance. Southern Water failed to hit its targets for water treatment, pollution incidents and internal sewer flooding across 2021/22. The company

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Rails strikes to cause severe travel disruption this weekend

COMMUTERS have been warned of severe delays to train times this weekend as strikes continue. A planned national strike is taking place this weekend, October 8 and 9. South Western Railway (SWR) customers have been urged to only travel by rail

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Major road to close for four weeks from today – here’s what you need to know

A MAJOR city road will be closed overnight for more than four weeks tonight. Bitterne Road West will be closed to motorists and residents from 8pm to 6am from Tuesday, October 4, until Friday, November 4. The road closure is to allow for the

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The town with a hidden history of being a major smuggling hub

In today's Lymington, the town is a genteel, law-abiding place, but several decades ago, the area was a hotbed of criminal activity that shortchanged the government. The south coast of Hampshire was the centre for smuggling on an almost industrial

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Talented Saints youngster found taking first steps in professional game 'relaxing'

SAINTS youngster Diamond Edwards proves a case of by-name, by-nature suggesting the pressure situation of making his first-team debut was “relaxing”. The 18-year-old midfielder travelled with Ralph Hasenhuttl’s senior squad for the pre-season tour

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Hotly-tipped Hampshire band in sold out Southampton show this weekend

THEY are the hotly tipped local band who have been taking their music around the country and return to Southampton for a headline gig this weekend. Hampshire five-piece Crystal Tides sold out The Wedgewood Rooms in Southsea in July, shifting more

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Royal visitor comes face to face with 11ft image of late Queen

A ROYAL visitor came face to face with an 11ft image of the late Queen during a visit to a Hampshire museum. The Duke of Gloucester, 78, was touring Bursledon Brickworks Museum when he stopped to admire the eye-catching image, which is made entirely

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Players from a Southampton football team have lost more than 14 stone in weight

MEMBERS of a Southampton football team have shown the red card to more than 14 stone in weight.  Two of the players have lost an incredible seven and a half stone between them at MAN v FAT Southampton, a football focussed healthy lifestyle programme

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Art gallery hosts LGBTQ+ exhibition

AN LGBTQ+ art exhibition revealing "forgotten figures" is open to the public in Southampton. Invisible Portraits is a free exhibition open to the public. The artworks are on display at Southampton Art Gallery until January 14. The exhibition

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'Vulnerable' teenager raped in car 'couldn't move,' jurors told

A MAN accused of raping a teenager may have struck as she appeared young or inexperienced, jurors have been told. Southampton Crown Court heard Ismail Mahmood left the 17-year-old in shock after the incident earlier this year. Prosecutor Rose

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Drink-driver fled scene of crash that left man injured

A DRINK driver fled the scene of a crash that left a man injured. Christopher Moorcroft was drink-driving a Kia Ceed on Toynbee Road in Eastleigh on July 30. The 50-year-old was found to have 102 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of

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Southampton's first station could soon boast 744 solar panels

PLANS to install 744 solar panels on the roof of a Grade II-listed building in Southampton have been given the go-ahead. The city council has approved an application relating to a former goods shed at the old Southampton Terminus railway station

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Traffic chaos near Costco leaves residents considering moving house

CITY RESIDENTS have been left feeling frustrated at ‘nightmare’ traffic blocking them in their street. ‘I’d move tomorrow if I could, I’ve just completely had enough,’ are the words of one Southampton man. People living along Regents Park Road

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Store launched with £80,000 investment set to close due to cost of living crisis

A SOUTHAMPTON handicraft shop which survived the pandemic has announced it will close due to the cost of living crisis. The owners of Ambient Objects in Shirley Road have decided to shut down as rising costs have made the business unviable.

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IN THE DOCK: 10 cases heard in a Southampton court

THE following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... DIEGO AVILA ROMERO, 23, of Coventry Road, Southampton. Admitted one charge of driving while disqualified. Fined £400 and disqualified from driving for a further six months. Also

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Man, 64, stole underwear and clothes from Eastleigh home

A MAN stole underwear and clothes from an Eastleigh home during a burglary. John Gooch appeared in court following a burglary from a home in Bright Wire Crescent in Eastleigh. The incident happened between June 14 and 16 this year. The

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Festival to discuss all things climate change to get under way this week

A MONTH of events to discuss all things climate change will be launched at MAST Mayflower Studios this month.  Join scientists, artists and activists for Emergency Festival, which runs from October 5 to 29 and asks what are we going to do about

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Foodie festival for all the family will return in 2023 - with camping and comedy

A FOODIE festival for all the family will return in 2023 as a three-day event with camping and comedy.  The Big Eat Street Food festival is making a comeback to Royal Victoria Country Park in Netley from September 8 to 10 next year after the inaugural