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‘We want a bit of fun in our lives’: Southampton Christmas light switch on
ACTOR Christopher Biggins switched on Southampton's Christmas lights in front of hundreds of onlookers. After an excited crowd counted down to 7pm, Biggins declared the festivities had officially begun, with a projection of Father Christmas and
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Southampton to be hit with more heavy rain as Met Office issues yellow warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in Southampton on Friday. Southampton residents are being warned of up to 50mm of rain, localised flooding and disruption to travel, according to the Met Office. The yellow warning
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'I'm loving it' - Kamaldeen makes 'fun' admission about working with Martin
WINGER Kamaldeen Sulemana revealed he is "loving" life at Saints working under manager Russell Martin. Kamaldeen was linked with a move away from St Mary's this summer, but Saints managed to retain his services after selling Nathan Tella to Bayer
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Lib Dem Parliamentary spokesperson calls plans to cut services 'devastating'
THE Liberal Democrat Parliamentary spokesperson for Romsey has called recently announced county council cuts ‘devastating’. The council’s financial strategy for 2025/26 was approved at a full meeting on Thursday, November 9, to help meet the £132
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Luxury New Forest hotel wins wedding venue of the year award
A luxury hotel in the New Forest has been named wedding venue of the year. Balmer Lawn Hotel and Spa took the award in the south central category at the Wedding Industry Awards. The Brockenhurst venue will now go through as a finalist in the
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Three New Forest ponies die as shorter daylight hours take their toll
Another three animals have been killed on New Forest roads as shorter daylight hours continue to take their toll. A bay mare was injured on the B3055 at Sway and had to be humanely destroyed by one of the agisters employed by the New Forest Verderers
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Four diggers stolen in £56,000 theft
Police are appealing for information about the theft of four excavators together valued at mote than £56,000. The business burglary took place at Mount Pleasant Lane in Lymington on Saturday, November 11. Police say the thieves struck between
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Bikers form a guard of honour for man that died with no relatives
A motorbike lover who died with no relatives was driven to his funeral in style following an appeal from his friends. Barry Barnes was due to have a funeral lasting just 15 minutes - but couple Channan and Rob Wheeler, who saw Barry as a surrogate
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Smallbone ruled out of Ireland's game against Netherlands through injury
SAINTS midfielder Will Smallbone has been ruled out of Ireland's game against the Netherlands through injury. The 23 year old was withdrawn by Southampton in the 55th minute having opened the scoring in their 2-1 win over West Brom at St Mary's
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Woman and two men arrested over Leonardo UK Palestine protest
Three arrests have been made after protesters climbed on the roof of a defence firm's factory in Southampton. Two men and a woman were escorted away by police after "occupying" the site of Leonardo UK's Southampton factory in Millbrook this morning
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In pictures: How Palestine protest at defence firm's factory unfolded
Pro-Palestinian campaigners climbed the roof of a defence firm factory in Southampton this morning calling for the liberation of Palestine. Three Palestine Action protesters broke into Leonardo UK's factory on First Avenue in Millbrook just before
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This is why ambulances were on standby at Palestine protest
The South Central Ambulance Service has defended their use of deploying ambulances to the scene of a Palestine protest in Southampton today. Pro-Palestine campaigners climbed the roof of the defence firm Leonardo UK's factory in Millbrook shortly
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Saints quiz featuring Stephens and Stewart raises over £6,000 for Saints foundation
SAINTS players Ross Stewart, Jack Stephens, Kayla Rendell and Laura Rafferty were on hand to help the Saints Foundation raise over £6,000 at a special quiz night on Wednesday evening. More than 130 quizzers battled it out at the red and white quiz
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Saints defender Harwood-Bellis training with England senior team
SAINTS defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been pictured training with the England senior team ahead of their game against Malta on tomorrow. The 21 year old has been called up by England's Under-21s, who he captains, for their Euro qualifiers
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Hampshire leaders discuss report calling for southern version of Northern Powerhouse
Hampshire business leaders debated a major report which includes calls for the county to have its own mayor with devolved powers. The report aims to promote Hampshire as the UK's Southern Gateway, in a move akin to the work of the Northern Powerhouse
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The cruise ships sailing into Southampton this weekend
Four cruise ships will sail into Southampton’s port this weekend. Although it’s a smaller number than those seen in the summer months, the waterside area is expected to get busy. Two cruise ships will arrive on Sunday. Here’s the full list
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Kevin the Carrot, air fryers and more in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles this week
Looking for a bargain? The middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl are the place to be this week. From Thursday November 16, there are a variety of items to add to your trolley including Kevin the Carrot toys, air fryers, pet essentials and more. Let
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TikTok launches new music feature linking to Spotify, Apple Music and more
TikTok has launched a new feature that will allow users to save viral songs to music apps such as Spotify or Apple Music. The “add to music app” feature will be rolled out in the UK and US over the coming weeks. It will enable users to save
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Royal Mail and Evri Christmas 2023 post deadlines
Royal Mail and Evri are among the delivery companies to reveal their deadlines for Christmas post next month. Royal Mail has also warned customers to order their online gifts and shopping well in advance, and to post their festive greetings early
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Millions of women in England to be offered free contraceptive pills
Millions of women in England will be able to get free contraceptive pills without having to see a GP under new NHS plans. Starting from December, the change will allow women to get a first prescription of the pill by visiting their local pharmacy
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Met Office gives official verdict on whether the UK will get snow this month
The Met Office has shared their official verdict on whether the UK will get snow this month. It comes as fellow weather forecasters and outlets have shared predictions that areas of the UK will be 'blanketed' in snow in the coming days. "New
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B&Q reveals best ways of dealing with damp as NHS issues warning for UK homes
With Christmas just around the corner spirits are certainly high - yet sadly, so are the chances of dampness in our homes. The cold nights have returned with a bitter chill which makes British homes extremely liable to building up damp. It
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Worst rated delivery firms revealed as customers describe ‘miserable’ service
Delivery services in the UK have been described as "miserable" by customers for the third year running, according to an annual survey by Citizens Advice. The two worst-rated services were Evri and Yodel with both managing an overall score of just
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Friends cast share final goodbye to Matthew Perry in emotional tributes
The cast members of Friends have each shared their tributes to late co-star Matthew Perry. Perry died at his LA home on October 28 and was most known for his role as Chandler Bing on the US sitcom. At the time the Friends cast remained quiet
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How did my MP vote on the Gaza ceasefire? Full list of results
MPs in Parliament rejected a request for a ceasefire in Gaza yesterday (Wednesday, November 15) with many Labour frontbenchers leaving their positions as a result. In the end, MPs voted 293 to 125, a majority of 168, to reject the SNP’s King’s
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'Nobody likes it' - Gino D'Acampo bans British Christmas staple from his table
Beloved TV chef and presenter Gino D'Acampo has revealed the one iconic Christmas dish he has banned from his table. Speaking of the item, which has been served with British Christmas dinners for generations now, Gino controversially claimed that
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Martin Lewis reveals tips on how to get 'mythical' free flight upgrade
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared the tips he thinks can land travellers a free flight upgrade. The Money Saving Expert founder spoke about how to get a free flight upgrade on his podcast - The Martin Lewis Podcast on Wednesday (November
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New rail strikes announced for December - which dates will be affected?
A new set of rail strikes has been announced for December 2023, with members of the Aslef union walking out on various dates at the beginning of the month. Train drivers are set to stage a series of one-day strikes as well as a nine-day ban on
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Police statement in full after pro-Palestinian group scale defence firm factory
Police have released a statement after protesters from a pro-Palestinian group climbed on the roof of a defence firm factory in Southampton. Three Palestine Action campaigners broke into Leonardo UK's factory in First Avenue, Millbrook this morning
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Who are Leonardo UK as Southampton factory roof occupied by protesters?
The Leonardo UK factory in Southampton has had its roof occupied by activists from Palestine Action this morning (Thursday, November 16). The group says they have "occupied the rooftop, shutting down production at the site" at Millbrook Industrial
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'Had to decide' - Fonte reveals why he didn't rejoin Saints this summer
FORMER Saints defender Jose Fonte has revealed why he didn't return to the club this summer despite interest in a reunion. The 39 year old was available as a free agent having departed Ligue 1 side Lille, with whom he won the French title.
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Meet the South Coast Business Awards 2023 finalists
Today the Daily Echo is announcing the finalists for the South Coast Business Awards 2023. Sponsored by Lee Peck Media, the awards celebrate the best in the business in Southampton and across the South Coast. The awards bring together the best
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Who are Palestine Action? Group occupying the roof of Southampton's Leonardo UK
A group called Palestine Action have occupied the roof of defence contractor Leonardo UK in Southampton today (Thursday, November 16). They say they have "occupied the rooftop, shutting down production at the site" at Millbrook Industrial Estate
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Palestine campaigners climb defence firm roof in protest over Israel-Hamas war
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Why did this woman try to take her own life?
Augusta Grinham suffered from occasional bouts of depression and when she felt melancholy, she took an afternoon nap. Even when she declined to be woken up with the offer of a cup of tea, her husband, Harry, was not in the slightest perturbed.
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Husband hanged from the gallows for attempted murder
HOPE gave way to despair and ultimately to death as manacled John Blake shuffled out of the condemned cell. Escorted by the prison governor, chaplain and several warders, he mounted the scaffold's wooden steps and with commendable courage met his fate
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Go-ahead for plan to build 60 homes on rural land near M27
Plans to build 60 homes on a greenfield site between Totton and the M27 motorway have been given the green light. Civic chiefs have approved an application by Bargate Homes and Vivid Homes to develop more than nine acres of agricultural land west
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Business to create 50 new jobs with new funding injection
A Fareham business that supplies telecoms software to global communications firms is set to create around 50 new jobs with support from HSBC UK. ANS Digital Transformation will use a six-figure funding package from HSBC to double its workforce
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Blind man's carer sobs as she recalls moment body was found
A Potters Court carer who looked after a blind man who fell to his death sobbed before giving evidence at his inquest. Another who had raised concerns about his flat being on the top floor said she was "furious" when she found out he had died.
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'It would be chaos': Plans for drive-thru coffee shop rejected over traffic fears
Plans to turn a Totton pet food shop into a drive-thru cafe have been thrown out amid fears the scheme would cause traffic chaos. District councillors went against the advice of planning officers and rejected an application relating to Jollyes,
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In the dock: Six cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court. LANCE SCHOLES, 64, of Pettinger Gardens, Southampton pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from a shop after £45 worth of goods was stolen from John Lewis in Southampton and
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Bentley driver, 29, banned after she's caught speeding at 72mph on M27
A Bentley driver has been banned from the roads after she was caught speeding at 72mph on the M27. Bonnie-Lou James, 29, was clocked at 72mph by an automatic speed camera on the M27. She was driving a Bentley eastbound M27 between junctions
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Shoplifter stole socks, fragrances and confectionery worth over £150
A Southampton shoplifter stole more than £150 worth of fragrances, confectionery and socks. Jason Butt, 52, stole £154 worth of items from Next and Iceland in Southampton, a court heard. This included confectionery, socks and men's fragrances
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'The most caring nurse' left fighting for her life in ICU
A fundraiser to help "the most caring nurse" who is fighting for her life in ICU has raised £15,000 in three days. Filipino nurse Krizella Asuncion, known as Ella, was rushed to A&E during a trip to her home country. The 33-year-old, who
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‘We’re really proud’: School once rated inadequate is praised by Ofsted
A Southampton school once rated 'inadequate' is now 'good' following an Ofsted inspection in October. Lead inspector Kate Fripp found Weston Shore Infant School was ‘outstanding’ in behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership
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Mum and kids 'scratching until they bleed' in bedbug infested home
A single mum has resorted to sleeping in her bath due to a bedbug infestation which is making her and her kids "scratch until they bleed". Soon after moving into a two-bedroom maisonette in December 2020, Tegan Dare realised bedbugs were living
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‘One rule for them and one for everyone else’: Council car spotted on double yellows
A resident has spoken of his ‘frustration’ after spotting a council car parked on double yellow lines in Shirley. Vinny Babbidge, 47, clocked the Mobile CCTV Enforcement Vehicle parked on double yellow lines in Emsworth Road while the driver of
