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Tributes to man who died suddenly at tower block

Tributes have poured in following the sudden death of a man at a tower block. Police officers were called to Canberra Towers in Weston this morning. A man in his 30s sadly died and a large cordon was put in place around the block of flats.

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Sudden death at high rise tower block sparks police enquiry

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Saints trio involved as England Under-17 side progress in World Cup

SAINTS young English trio Sam Amo-Ameyaw, Jayden Meghoma and Tyler Dibling have made it to the knockout stages of the under-17 World Cup in Indonesia. England progressed as group C winners despite losing their final group match 2-1 to Brazil on

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Giant spider webs spotted in Dorset

GIANT spider webs were spotted in a field in Dorset. Sue Wingett was walking her dog in Abbotsbury when she captured the spider webs on her camera. She noticed the big thick webs in the grass by a stream. Initially believing they were spider

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Pedestrian seriously injured in city centre crash

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UK's top dog names of 2023 revealed from Barbie to Freddo - is yours there?

Barbie, Freddo and Chas have been named among the top trending dog names for 2023. Whether you're looking to add a furry friend to your family or you're curious to see what adorable names made the list, here are the most popular names for both

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Missing man Muhammed Ali found after search

A man who was last seen at a fish and chip shop has been found after a search. Muhammed Ali, 73, was sighted at 6.23pm on Friday at the shop on Albert Road in Southsea. READ MORE: Severe delays on Red Funnel after service pulled Hampshire

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Severe delays on Red Funnel after service pulled

Severe delays have hit a ferry service following the discovery of a fault. Red Osprey has been pulled from service due to a fault on the propulsion unit. Passengers travelling to and from the Isle of Wight from Southampton now face delays of

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Flooding closes lane of busy road – here’s where

A lane of a busy road in the city centre has been closed due to flooding. Heavy rain on Friday night prompted the closure of lane one of Southern Road. The adjacent footway is also closed as a result. A spokesperson from Southampton City

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Cunard teams up with acclaimed theatre producer to bring shows to Queen Anne

Cunard is set to team up with a theatre producer to bring award-winning plays to the Queen Anne on her maiden voyage. The West End and Broadway producer David Pugh will work with the luxury cruise line’s creative team on this endeavour. Pugh

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How did Sandy Balls holiday camp get its name?

Rather than travelling outside of the UK, holidaying on home turf is becoming an increasingly attractive option. With this in mind, the Daily Echo look at old pictures of a local holiday park - Sandy Balls. The somewhat amusingly named destination

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These are the Southampton pubs you miss the most

We asked members of We Grew Up In Southampton Facebook group which pub they wished was still around. Dozens responded, eager to champion their lost gem. And here are seven of the popular answers you - the reader - came up with: Dog and

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The charming riverside pub dating back to 1751 which was part of TV history

It's the riverside pub which has seen all the comings and goings on the water since 1751, but is best known for its regular appearances in a hit TV show. The Jolly Sailor at Old Bursledon is still known to many as the Howards Way pub, after appearing

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Barclays to launch mobile van to replace shut Hedge End branch

Barclays is set to launch a mobile van after shutting the doors of its Hedge End branch. The branch on Lower Northam Road permanently closed on Thursday, August 17, due to a decrease in footfall. But following talks with the town's MP and Hedge

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Woman, 33, found dead in her bath, inquest hears

An inquest has opened into the death of a woman who was found dead in her bath. The body of Danielle Davidson, 33, was discovered in her bathroom on Marathon Place, Bishopstoke, by her family on March 2. What happens at an inquest and

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‘I’m done’: Customer vows to ditch KFC over ‘black’ chicken wing

A disgruntled customer has vowed never to set foot in KFC again after biting into a ‘black’ chicken wing. The 24-year-old purchased a 10-piece hot wings meal from KFC in Millbrook. After scoffing down part of the ‘buckets for one’ meal, he

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Cambridge student, librarian and data analyst in court after protest at defence firm

A Cambridge University student, a former librarian and a data analyst have appeared in court after a protest on the roof of a Southampton defence firm. Jan McLachlan, Gireppanavar Satheeschchandra and Adil Mian all appeared at Southampton Magistrates

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Parnell: ‘I think we just need to focus on ourselves‘

SAINTS FC Women captain Rosie Parnell has given her verdict on her side's season so far and admitted that four Championship defeats are not what the club wanted at this point. Marieanne Spacey-Cale's side were beaten 2-0 by Charlton Athletic at

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Maserati driver clocked at 96mph on M27 is fined

A Maserati driver has been fined after he was caught speeding at 96mph on the M27 near Southampton.  Tak Ho, 47 was caught driving a black Maserati at 96mph on the M27 between junctions five and seven.  He was driving eastbound close to West

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In the dock: Five cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court. TERENCE VEAL, 29, of Abbey Close, Hythe pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage to a letterbox and two counts of assault by beating. He was given a 12-week sentence suspended

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Saints legend Franny Benali gives verdict on season so far

From my days growing up in the city, I can always remember the Daily Echo being there. Even when I became a player, I couldn’t wait for The Pink to come out on a Saturday evening. I’d always enjoy reading the results and reports on Saints and

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The New Forest’s Chris Packham talks about his passion for the wild

Rather than reading children’s books when he was little, wildlife TV presenter and conservationist Chris Packham read the A to Z entries of a very old set of encyclopaedias. 'It’s how my father taught me to read,' he says. 'Although I struggled

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'This is a genuine crisis': City council axes another 50 jobs

Cash-strapped Southampton City Council is axing another 50 jobs - and may be forced to seek emergency cash help from the government. Civic chiefs have reduced the size of the authority's budget shortfall for the 2024-25 financial year but more

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Bus driver union in Southampton threatens strike ahead of Christmas

Bus drivers in Southampton could go on strike in the run-up to Christmas with a union threatening strike action. The GMB trade union has rejected bus operator Unilink's latest pay offer - and has now said members could take industrial action.

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Whiteley pest control firm offers advice on how to deal bed bugs

A pest prevention service based in Hampshire has offered advice to combat the ongoing bed bug epidemic which has spread across Europe – including in Southampton. Managing Director of HPC247 Whelan Pest Prevention, Sean Whelan, said that the public

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Signs vandalised with paint in protest to 20mph limit

Road signs have been vandalised in Shirley and Freemantle in protest to the 20mph speed limit implemented in September. Several signs have been defaced with grey or black graffiti obscuring the number 20 from view to motorists. The 20mph zones