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Yoshida training with Saints at Staplewood during MLS post-season
FORMER Saints defender Maya Yoshida is training at Staplewood during the MLS post-season break. The 35 year old is currently contracted to LA Galaxy, having joined the side in August, signing a contract until the end of the 2024 season. His
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Christmas lights switch-on cancelled due to ‘safety concerns’
A Christmas lights switch-on event has been cancelled due to ‘safety concerns’. Fireworks and Christmas lights will not be illuminating Eastleigh on Saturday, the council has confirmed. The adverse weather conditions forecast for the weekend
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How every player Saints sold this summer have done so far this season
SAINTS netted over £150 million in funds from selling players this summer, vital funds following the club's relegation from the Premier League. That money helped the club rebuild the squad for their aimed return to the Premier League while also
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Boy, 16, charged after attack on bus
A boy has been charged following an attack on a bus in Bitterne. The 16-year-old from Portsmouth appeared in court accused of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a controlled
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David Schwimmer pays tribute to Friends co-star Matthew Perry in emotional post
David Schwimmer has taken to Instagram to pay tribute to his fellow Friends co-star Matthew Perry following his death in October. Schwimmer played Ross alongside Perry who was most famed for playing Chandler during the show's ten-year run.
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Jennifer Aniston shares texts with 'little brother' Matthew Perry in tribute
Jennifer Aniston has paid tribute to her "little brother" Friends co-star Matthew Perry in a heartbreaking post. Perry was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Saturday (October 28) after reportedly drowning, according to the Los Angeles Times
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Hampshire Life subscription offers £10 John Lewis gift card
What to buy the person who has everything…? Why not buy a gift that lasts all year! From New Year walks to Easter activities, to summer shows and autumn’s heritage hotspots, the gift of Hampshire Life magazine is one that is guaranteed to entertain
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Portswood 'suspicious man' incidents - What happened and what didn't amid speculation
A spate of incidents in Portswood involving a man acting suspiciously has sparked rumours and speculation on social media. Police received reports of eight different incidents alleged to have happened in the past week, including an aggravated burglary
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Former Portsmouth forward backs Onuachu to score 25 goals on loan in Turkey
FORMER Portsmouth forward and Nigerian international John Utaka has backed loaned-out Saints forward Paul Onuachu to score 25 goals this season in Turkey. Onuachu failed to score a single goal during his 12 appearances for Southampton having joined
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'Like playing rugby' - Bednarek makes Championship 'physicality' admission
SAINTS defender Jan Bednarek noted that playing in the Championship is akin to playing rugby compared to the Premier League. The 27 year old was asked about the differences between the two divisions whilst away on international duty with Poland
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Company acquires yet another business in latest expansion move
AGILICO has acquired YourDMS Limited (YDMS) in the latest expansion move by the Hampshire-based workplace technology provider. The purchase - its 11th acquisition backed by Horizon Capital - is being hailed as a testament to Agilico's dedication
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Shoplifter stole nearly £800 worth of alcohol in Waitrose thefts
A shoplifter has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds after stealing alcohol from Waitrose. Joshua Lewis Crichton stole nearly £800 of booze during three thefts from two separate stores in May and August. At 1.30pm on Monday May 1, the 33
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School's statement in full as parents attempt to save 'incredible' headteacher
The trust which runs Fawley Infant School has claimed plans to restructure its leadership team will protect it from closure. It comes as parents have launched a petition to save the job of 'incredible' headteacher Zoe Doyle who, they say, has
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'I am happy to be out on the field' - Eastleigh's Hodson on return from injury
EASTLEIGH defender Lee Hodson has admitted that he found it "difficult" being sidelined due to an ankle injury. The former Northern Ireland international returned to action for the Spitfires' 5-1 win against Boreham Wood in the FA Cup earlier this
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'We are living in a prison' - Residents told to only use lift at specific times
Residents at Potters Court have been told they can only use one lift at specific times over the next few days. Both lifts at the council-owned block of flats, which mainly houses pensioners and disabled people, broke down on Friday evening.
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'Major incident' as infant school pupil breaks limb due to 'hazardous' tree
A child at an infant school has been left with a broken bone after tripping over tarmac lifted up by roots from a ‘hazardous’ tree that teachers have been told cannot be cut down. Woolston Infant School wanted to cut down up to five large trees
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Met Office issue new yellow weather warning
The Met Office has issued another yellow weather warning for heavy rain across the south. People are being warned to expect difficult driving conditions and disruption to bus and train services. The warning comes into force at midnight tonight
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Man, 31, arrested after women in their 20s threatened with scissors
A 31-year-old man has been arrested after two women in their 20s were threatened with a pair of scissors. Police confirmed no-one was injured during the aggravated burglary in Portswood, which comes after man was reported to be acting suspiciously
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Hampshire country pub landlord granted bail over alleged sex offences
A Winchester pub landlord has been granted bail over a string of alleged sex offences. Jason Colbourne, 55, who ran the Cricketers pub at Easton Lane, Easton, has been held on remand since October 4 over the alleged offences involving four females
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More than 15 million drivers issued MOT warning
More than 15 million people may be driving cars that are not road-safe, a new survey has found. The shocking discovery estimates that of the 41 million cars registered in the UK, as many as 15.6 million may not be in a fit state to drive. The
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Martin Lewis issues apology to viewers for comment on ITV show
Martin Lewis apologised to viewers he may have offended with “terrible phrasing” during Tuesday night’s Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV. The Money Saving Expert was highlighting unclaimed Child Trust Funds which could be worth up to £1,000 on the
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Holgate: ‘All I can do is try and force myself into the team by playing well’
DEFENDER Mason Holgate is hopeful of forcing his way into the Saints starting lineup after a "disappointing" start to life at the club. The 27 year old has only made five appearances since joining the club on a season-long loan from Premier League
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Traffic delays on major Hampshire road
TRAFFIC is building on a major road near Winchester after a vehicle broke down this morning. The southbound A34 is affected between South Wonston northwards to the Sutton Scotney Services after the incident at around 7am. The two-lane carriageway
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Trapped in transit - the migrants stuck in Southampton on their journey to America
Following the upheaval of the First World War and Russian Revolution, many Europeans sought to leave their countries and start a new life in America. Before 1914 there was largely free movement of people around the world as America welcomed new
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Five goals and the rising of a bright star – a big game for Saints
When Saints took on Huddersfield 13 years ago, little did anyone know how important it could potentially have been - for two reasons. It came off the back of a 5-1 win against Walsall just a few days beforehand, giving them an impressive nine points
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Cause of homeless man's death outside church revealed
An inquest has revealed the cause of death of a homeless man whose body was found outside a Southampton church. Leszek Migdal, known as Peter, died outside Freemantle United Reformed Church on August 19. His death sparked a murder investigation
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'Horror' as anti-Semitic graffiti and Nazi swastikas daubed on city's buildings
Members of the Jewish community have been left 'horrified' after anti-Semitic graffiti was daubed on buildings in Shirley. Nazi swastikas next to the Jewish Star of David were spray painted near the Shirley Baptist Church and on Sainsbury's building
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£30m plan to transform sports centre takes major step forward
Ambitious plans to give Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre a £30m upgrade have taken another step forward. Three months after granting planning permission for the scheme, the city council has appointed Morgan Sindall as the contractor that will
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Celebration of Southampton's diversity will play to a packed crowd
A musical experience celebrating the inclusivity and diversity of Southampton will be performed to a packed out crowd. Om Shanti Om – Diversity Through Music will arrive at MAST Mayflower Studios on Saturday. Ten months in the making, the performance
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More than 10,500 illegal vapes seized by Trading Standards in Hampshire
More than 10,500 illegal vapes – worth more than £150,000 – have been seized in Hampshire since September, the county council has revealed. The council said it was because they had more liquid than the legally permitted limit of two millilitres
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Public Notice Portal hits one million mark as people search for information near them
The local news media industry’s Public Notice Portal has hit the milestone of one million pageviews. Designed to enhance local media’s coverage of public notices in print, the portal was officially launched in May this year and has seen steady
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Ball in memory of popular Saints fan raises £20,000 for charity
Family and friends raised more than £20,000 for charity in memory of Saints fan and family man Jason Eldridge-Pace. The It's Okay to Talk charity ball, held at the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl in West End, attracted more than 400 guests and was organised
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Motorist banned again after driving unsafe car with toddler in the back
A driver has been banned from the roads again after he got behind the wheel of an unsafe car with a toddler in the back. Zamir Hushi, 35, was given a 12-month ban after he was caught driving while disqualified on Brownhill Way, Southampton.
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Fears of drink-fuelled hate crime as shop near mosque applies for alcohol licence
An application for a new off-licence a few doors down from a mosque has received more than 30 objections – with some saying it will contribute towards drunken hate crime. The planned Sam Store in Portswood Road is looking to be open between 7am
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Council issues update on major road closure
Hampshire County Council has issued an update on the road works on the A334 Charles Watts Way in Hedge End. Works are being carried out due to a landslip on the verge of the road. The council says the work is essential to prevent further damage
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Owner sets up fundraiser for Siberian Husky who can’t walk on its front legs
A dog owner has set up a fundraiser for her 18-month-old Siberian Husky that can’t walk on its front legs due to a mystery neurological condition. Emma Leach 41, from Lymington, became concerned when she noticed Cookie wasn’t running around as
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In the dock: Six cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... BRADLEY MOTH, 33, of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to drug driving a Honda Jazz on Bridge Road in Park Gate. He was caught with 221 micrograms of Benzoylecgonine - a breakdown
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Parking scrapped and bus stops moved for new cycle route
Drivers are set to face new traffic measures in Eastleigh town centre as part of the new cycleway proposal. Several existing parking and waiting restrictions will be altered for the new route set to link Eastleigh railway station with the existing
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Popular brownie bakery opens in heart of Southampton
A popular brownie bakery has opened its first shop in the heart of Southampton. The Fine Brownie Company has arrived in a pop of pink in London Road after opening its doors to customers on November 11. Zara Hulkes was inspired to create the
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Parents launch petition to save the job of 'incredible' headteacher
Parents have launched a campaign to try to save the job of an 'incredible' Hampshire headteacher who has 'opened the world up' for her pupils. It comes as the trust which runs Fawley Infant School has confirmed it is to restructure to protect
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Fitness fanatic takes on London to Paris bike ride for latest charity challenge
Fitness fanatic Tom Morton is closing in on his £1,600 fundraising target after spending a gruelling three days in the saddle peddling over 250 miles on the Professional Cricketers' Association charity bike ride from London to Paris. The former
