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Football fans with banning orders must hand in passports before World Cup starts

Football fans with banning orders will be required to surrender their UK passports to the police ahead of the start of the 2022 World Cup. The tournament in Qatar will begin on Sunday, November 20, and the Home Office will be looking to prevent

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Hasenhuttl claps supporters at full-time and labels Saints not 'nasty' enough

RALPH Hasenhuttl called on his Saints team to be “nastier” after making victory for Manchester City too easy, but conceded the 4-0 result was something to be expected. Pep Guardiola’s side are averaging four goals a game at home and have won six

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Hasenhuttl 'not thinking' about Saints future amid further questioning

RALPH Hasenhuttl insisted he is “not thinking” about his future at Saints after facing more questions following their 4-0 defeat at Manchester City. The St Mary’s side were unable to replicate the 0-0 draw at Etihad Stadium from last season with

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Saints show fear in comprehensive but inevitable Man City defeat

CALLING into question any result at Man City almost feels impossible this season. Saints can only be questioned for their obvious fear in resounding defeat. Gavin Bazunu impressed on his return to his former side but nothing could be done to stop

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Southampton man cleared of attacking emergency worker and possessing knife

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been cleared of attacking an emergency worker and possessing a knife in the New Forest.  Deane Riddett was charged in July last year with possession of a bladed article in a public place, possession of an offensive weapon

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'Counterfeit perfume' seized by police in Southampton city centre

BOTTLES of "counterfeit perfume" have been seized by police in Southampton today. Officers from the Central Neighbourhood Policing Team were in the city centre when they were informed that people selling fake perfume and goods. Officers seized

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How Britain's most popular baby names have changed in a generation

The name Ivy has shot up more than 2,000 spots on the popular baby names list in the space of a generation, while Ava, Isla and Noah are also far more popular today than they were in the past. The Office for National Statistics has released its

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Man allegedly hid in bush to avoid police after crash at motorway junction

A MAN allegedly "tried to hide in a bush" after a two-vehicle crash at a motorway junction, police have said.  Officers were called at 2.36am this morning after reports of the crash involving two vehicles close to the M27 near Fareham. The

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Premier League - Recap as champions City put four past Saints

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Bus services hit by 'heavy congestion' affecting key Southampton route

BUS services in Southampton are being disrupted by "heavy congestion" affecting one of the city's key routes. Bluestar is warning that passengers on buses travelling up and down The Avenue are facing delays of up to half-an-hour. Posting on

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McDonald's map tracks where ice cream machines are broken in your area

“SORRY, the ice cream machine isn’t working.” Seven words that drives a dagger through the heart of every McDonald’s fans. McDonald’s is the nation’s favourite fast food restaurant, enjoyed by Brits young and old with Big Macs, Quarter Pounders

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Lost budgie found flying around high street

A LOST budgie has been found with its feathers in a twist this morning. The little yellow bird was found by police who managed to capture him and bring him into the safety of their car. The bird was found flapping around on High Street in Lee-on-the-Solent

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Warning to UK drivers over 'sophisticated' scam costing motorists thousands

DRIVERS have been urged to remain vigilant amid a warning over a scam which has already fooled almost 3,000 motorists across the UK. People are unsuspectingly handing over their personal details as opportunistic fraudsters con them out of thousands

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Extra police patrols on Halloween as police respond to criminal behaviour

EXTRA police patrols are set to take place this Halloween as police respond to criminal behaviour.  Officers in Hedge End will be conducting high-visibility patrols across their entire patch on Halloween, as well as responding to any reports of

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Man appears in court after spate of thefts in New Forest village

A MAN has appeared in court following a spate of thefts in a New Forest village. It comes after thefts from a supermarket in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, between August 28 and October 5 and the theft of a bike from the Lyndhurst Road area of Brockenhurst

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No replacement transport for reduced trains as rail workers strike

COMMUTERS will have no replacement transport for cancelled trains as rail workers continue to strike today. South Western Railway (SWR) has said that there will be no replacement transport today, October 8, due to the industrial action. This

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Former city councillor sacked as minister over 'inappropriate behaviour' allegations

A FORMER Southampton city councillor and university alumni has been sacked as trade minister and had the whip suspended from the Conservative party.  Bournemouth West MP Conor Burns has been asked to leave the government with “immediate effect”

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Motorists warned as high number of cruise passengers expected in city this weekend

MOTORISTS have been warned as a high number of cruise passengers are expected in Southampton this weekend.  Southampton City Council's highways team have said "high volumes" of people are expected as several cruise ships arrive and depart. 

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Take a look inside the £1.2m waterside townhouse for sale in Southampton

Scrolling through houses on Rightmove is a great pastime. From looking over mansions to country estates and beach getaways to a cabin in the woods, there’s a dream home out there for every personality. Whether you’re planning on buying or not,

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In memoriam: Death notices in the Daily Echo this week

The families and friends of people who have passed away have paid heartfelt tributes to their loved ones in this week’s death announcements. In total, 17 messages have been left for people who recently died in the area. Often a family will

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Three burning questions for Saints ahead of Premier League clash with Man City

There’s no point beating around the bush: this is as tough as it gets in the Premier League. On a slide of three consecutive defeats, Saints visit Pep Guardiola's rampant Manchester City on Saturday. Just to stay in the encounter - let alone take

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Lawrie: It has been great to catch up with Kevin Keegan back in the area

PEOPLE like myself in the game are just like supporters. You often wonder where some of your ex-players and staff are these days, knowing most of them are not playing anymore. In the last few days, three of them caught my eye. Firstly Franny Benali

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The perfect patches for pumpkin picking in Southampton and the New Forest

PICK up a pumpkin this autumn while enjoying a fun day out at one of the fantastic picking farms nearby. Stroll through orange fields, pick a prize pumpkin and grab a wheelbarrow full of lovely snaps.  Then take them home to carve and decorate

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'Trusted' Southampton finance boss siphoned thousands from charity

A "TRUSTED" finance boss spent six years siphoning thousands of pounds from the cancer charity she worked for into her own accounts, a court has been told. Former Wessex Cancer Trust financial coordinator Paula Tribbeck transferred vital cash as

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Family ‘devastated’ after thieves steal pet tortoise from home

A MUM is calling on city residents to help find her family’s pet tortoise after it was snatched by thieves. Charlotte Stringer from Bitterne said the theft of her family’s tortoise Sheldon has “devastated” her family. The tortoise was a gift

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River Itchen inquiry: Plastic pellets and concrete blocks blight waterway

AN INQUIRY set up to investigate ways to protect the River Itchen has heard first-hand from volunteers who clean it up. The first meeting of the scrutiny inquiry, held on Thursday, heard from people involved in maintaining the river. Among

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I tried Southampton's newest Portuguese restaurant - here's how it went

I HAVE lived in the UK for more than ten years, having been born in Portugal. Having not been home for four years I wanted to re-kindle some of my memories by trying some of my own country’s food. So I headed to Taberna13 on Terminus Terrace

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'Halloween obsessed' family's shock as pumpkin in display is stolen

AN EARLY Halloween display has been wrecked after a pumpkin was stolen from outside a family's home. Mum-of-one Rachel Parry had painted the witches from Hocus Pocus on the windows of the home she shares with daughter Emma, 20, and husband Nick

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Performers at Southampton strip club say becoming strippers was the 'best decision'

PERFORMERS at a Southampton strip club have said becoming a stripper was the "best decision" they have ever made.  Wiggle strip club has opened its doors again in Southampton after a refurbishment project worth around £250,000.  The club, which

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Eight drivers who got behind the wheel without insurance

These eight drivers have been caught behind the wheel without third party insurance. Driving without valid insurance is a serious offence which puts other road users at risk. These motorists all live in and around Southampton and were sentenced

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Impressive performances by Peter Symonds rugby teams

Peter Symonds women’s and men’s rugby started the new season with some impressive performances at the Association of Colleges National Qualifying tournament, played at Camberley Rugby Club on September 30. The day proved to be a successful start

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Misery for motorists: Is Southampton the worst city for traffic?

STAND-still traffic, faulty traffic lights and frustrating roadworks are just some of the issues facing Southampton motorists. During the last month, the city's commuters have spoken out about their annoyance caused by long queues of traffic -

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Man jailed after launching 'disgusting' verbal assault on frontline NHS staff

A MAN has been jailed after he launched a "disgusting" and racist verbal assault on frontline NHS staff. Thomas Hughes appeared in court following the incident in a Southampton hospital on January 24. The 35-year-old launched a "disgusting"