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Police and firefighters at scene of incident on Thomas Lewis Way
Emergency services are at the scene of an incident on Thomas Lewis Way. UPDATE: One injured in Thomas Lewis Way crash The road is closed outbound at the junction with St Denys Road. Access to Cobden Bridge is also restricted. The crash
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'Welcome back anytime' - Martin rules out potential short-term deal for Yoshida
SAINTS manager Russell Martin says Maya Yoshida is "welcome back to the club any time" after his spell training with the club. Yoshida, who now plays for LA Galaxy, was training at Staplewood over the international break to keep up his fitness
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Saints Women set record attendance in late defeat to Arsenal
A RECORD crowd of 13,438 at St Mary's saw Saints FC Women concede a late winner against Arsenal in the Continental Cup. Saints took the lead after 55 minutes when Molly Pike produced a stunning finish over Sabrina D'Angelo. Arsenal equalised
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Police launch murder investigation after woman, 23, dies
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 23-year-old woman. The 24-year-old suspect was detained after police were called to the Chandos Rose tower block in Buckingham Street, Portsmouth. Officers were alerted
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Hill: 'You are seeing a different side to us now'
EASTLEIGH boss Richard Hill claimed that "you are seeing a different side to us now" after Tuesday's 2-1 win over Boreham Wood in the National League. Paul McCallum scored twice for the Spitfires and they are now 11th in the table ahead of a tough
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Council houses heating bills could go up to save council from bankruptcy
Heating bills in more than 5,600 council houses could be set to rise as Southampton City Council looks for ways to save itself from bankruptcy. A consultation was launched today to get the public's views on several cost-cutting proposals: hiking
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Every word Southampton's Martin said on Huddersfield, Ross Stewart and team news
EVERY word Russell Martin said during his press conference ahead of Saints away trip to Huddersfield on Saturday, November 25. How is the fitness looking ahead of the game? RM: I think we’re in a fairly good place. We are in a better place
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Imam jailed for sexually assaulting young girl
A man who sexually assaulted a young girl leaving her emotionally scarred has been jailed. Saydur Rahman Shamim abused the eight-year-old between May 2016 and May 2017. He committed a string of offences against her over the period of the year
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Police called to incident on Itchen Bridge
Emergency services responded to concerns for welfare of a woman on the Itchen Bridge. Police were called to the Southampton bridge at 1.53pm today. A police van and an ambulance were seen parked on the eastbound side of the bridge. Traffic
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Saints captain Stephens back in training after long lay out through injury
SAINTS boss Russell Martin revealed that Jack Stephens has returned to the training pitch after 12 weeks out through injury. The captain has been working his way back to fitness after sustaining a knock to his calf during Southampton's August
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Book of condolence set up for Tom Collins following crash death
We have set up a book of condolence for Tom Collins, who died following a crash on the A31. The 26-year-old from Eastleigh was involved in a single-vehicle crash at 11.21am on Saturday, October 28. Police said the crash involved a black Seat
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Saints assistant Gill to take charge against Huddersfield with Martin suspended
ASSISTANT manager Matt Gill will take charge of Saints against Huddersfield on Saturday with Russell Martin suspended. Martin will serve a one-match touchline ban having earned his third yellow card of the season against West Brom just before the
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Illuminations, Father Christmas and more: five fun things to do this weekend
Our regular 'five things' column is starting to feel very festive. From Father Christmas to winter illuminations, there's plenty to do to get you in the Christmas spirit. Here's our pick of five of the best things to do across Hampshire this
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Two men involved in 'emergency incident' at Aldi
An emergency incident at an Aldi store saw police and paramedics turn out in large numbers. A number of police cars and ambulances were spotted by residents that were shopping at the supermarket on Wednesday morning. Fareham Police confirmed
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Eastleigh fish and chip shop 'frying high' with prestigious industry title
A fish and chip shop in Eastleigh has cemented its status as one of the UK's best with a quality accreditation. Mike’s Traditional Fish & Chips in Eastleigh is 'frying high' by achieving the Quality Accreditation from the National Federation of
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Send us pictures of your school's nativity play or Christmas show
It's the 2,000-year-old tale chronicling the birth of Jesus - played out each year by young school children. The Daily Echo is putting together a picture special capturing the magical moments from this year's nativity plays in infant and primary
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Man jailed for burglary and false imprisonment of a child
A New Milton man has been jailed for 16 months for false imprisonment and burglary. Joshua Jeremy Hill, 22, of Holly Lane, was sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment at Southampton Crown Court on Monday, November 20. On Monday, May 1, Hill
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Family pays tribute to 'kind-hearted' Eastleigh man who died in crash on A31
The family of a man who died in a crash on the A31 near Alton have paid tribute to him. Tom Collins, 26, from Eastleigh, was involved in a single-vehicle crash at 11.21am on Saturday, October 28. Police said the crash involved a black Seat
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'Racist' abuse hurled at dog walker in park: police want to speak to this man
A dog walker had racist abuse hurled at her while walking her pet in the park. Police wanted to speak to a man in connection with the incident, which happened in Fleming Park at 11.30am on Tuesday, 7 November. According to police, the woman
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Family holiday ruined after dad struck down by stomach flu in Egypt
A father-of-two "feared the worst" after being taken to hospital with stomach flu during a family holiday to Egypt. Ciaran O'Donnell, from Fareham, needed two blood tests and four different IV drips after being struck down with stomach pains, diarrhoea
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Hampshire to begin season with trip to newly-promoted Durham
HAMPSHIRE Cricket Club will begin their 2024 season away at promoted side Durham in the County Championship. The Ageas Bowl side will make the long trip to the North East to face last year’s division two champions on Friday, April 5. Their
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Southern Vipers to kick-off season against South East Stars
SOUTHERN Vipers will begin their defence of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint trophy against South East Stars when the 2024 season gets underway. They will travel to Beckenham to face their opening opponents on Saturday, April 20 before they host Central
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Southampton restaurant named among OpenTable's UK Top 100 list for 2023
A Southampton restaurant has been named among OpenTable's Top 100 UK restaurants list for 2023. Porters Wine & Charcuterie on Queens Terrace has been included on the list and was also the only representative from Hampshire. Discussing the list
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Royal Mint 50p coin worth £6,000 set to go under the hammer
A Royal Mint 50p coin, valued at between £5,000 and £6,000, is set to go under the hammer at auction. The gold proof Kew Gardens 50p is one of a number of sought-after coins being sold by the Royal Mint. As well as the 50p, collectors will
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Alison Hammond could quit This Morning as she hints at career move
Alison Hammond has shared that she wants her show in a career move that could see her leave ITV's This Morning. Hammond found fame after starring in Big Brother back in 2002 and despite being one of the housemates to be evicted, has since become
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Former Emmerdale co-stars announce split after five years of marriage
Former Emmerdale co-stars Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden have announced that they are splitting up after five years of marriage. There had been some speculation on this since Wolfenden was discovered to have unfollowed Webb on Instagram earlier
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£5,000 reward offer as New Forest sees 'massive' rise in hit-and-run animal accidents
Animal welfare campaigners in the New Forest have hit out at a "massive" increase in hit-and-run accidents. Members of New Forest Roads Awareness (NFRA), which works closely with the police, have condemned drivers who leave badly injured animals
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Snow predicted for the UK - but will we see any in Southampton?
The winter period can often bring in snow for many parts of the UK and some might be wondering if any will fall in Southampton during the remainder of 2023. The latest weather maps from forecasters WXCharts predict that many parts of the UK will
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Driver crashed into biker leaving him with fractured skull
A Southampton mechanic ignored a road sign in a crash which fractured a motorcyclist's skull and left him with a bleed on the brain. The 60-year-old biker also suffered cuts in the crash at the junction of Upper Brownhill Road, Lower Brownhill
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'Hazardous' tree protection order to remain in place despite school safety fears
An order protecting a "hazardous" tree at the centre of a row between Woolston Infant School and the city council will remain in place. Councillors have voted to retain a Tree Protection Order (TPO) preventing two trees in the school's playground
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Southampton Indian takeaway given new hygiene rating
A Southampton takeaway has been given a new food hygiene award by the Food Standards Agency. Tarka Express, a takeaway on Rownhams Road, was given a four-out-of-five rating after an inspection on October 13. The inspection found that the takeaway
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Mum calls out council over school run pavement row
A 'terrified' mum has to walk her young children along a 'racetrack' road with no pavement during the school run. Michaela Masterson has slammed Hampshire County Council for not installing pavements on Beeches Hill in Bishop's Waltham despite pleading
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Southampton FC issue statement after ‘devoted’ fan dies following fall at St Mary’s
Saints have paid tribute to a ‘devoted’ fan who died after falling at St Mary’s Stadium. Simon Oakley was watching the home game against Rotherham when he collapsed shortly before half time on October 7. Mr Oakley, of Oslo Towers in Weston,
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Assessing Saints next five Championship fixtures
WHEN Saints return after the international break, Russell Martin's side will be looking to maintain their current eight-game unbeaten run. The south coast side have regained crucial ground to their promotion rivals following a bitterly disappointing
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Working class students and university staff celebrated in photo exhibition
Photographs exploring the working-class experiences of students and staff at the University of Southampton have gone on display at a city art gallery. The Class Ceiling exhibition was produced and curated by the university’s Social Mobility Network
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Future of 100-year-old event in jeopardy due to lack of volunteers
A community event which has brought joy to families in a Hampshire town for more than a century is facing an uncertain future. Hedge End Carnival, which is due to take place on Saturday July 6 2024, is in jeopardy due to a lack of volunteers.
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In the dock: Seven cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court. ANDREW BOTTING, 45, of Howard Road, Shirley pleaded guilty to theft from a shop after an RAB jacket worth £242 was stolen from Go Outdoors, Southampton. He was fined £120.
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Travel firm was swindled out of £43k - but only £3 has been recovered
A small travel company was swindled out of more than £40,000 after falling victim to a cyber attack carried out during the pandemic. The Travel Professionals, which had just ten staff, was in the process of arranging refunds in the summer of 2020
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'We'll be there' - Martin supporters Saints Women ahead of Arsenal clash at St Mary's
SAINTS manager Russell Martin has voiced his support for Saints Women ahead of their clash against Arsenal tonight. Marieanne Spacey-Cale's side will face the Gunners, who sit second in the Women's Super League, at St Mary's this evening in front
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'They have been amazing': New Forest vets restore fox's sight
A young fox found with cataracts in both eyes has had his sight restored by vets in the New Forest. The six-month-old, who has been named Ricky, was found cowering in a corner as vehicles and pedestrians passed close by. He had no energy, displayed
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Driving ban for Voi e-scooter rider twice the drink-drive limit
A Southampton man has been banned from driving for more than a year after he was caught riding an e-scooter while more than double the drink drive limit. Liam Williams was riding a Voi e-scooter on Claremont Crescent, Southampton when he was stopped
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Decision on plan to build homes behind pub delayed again
A decision on plans to build affordable homes in the New Forest has been delayed again amid fears the scheme will increase flooding problems. A controversial proposal relating to agricultural land at Bartley was due to be debated at a meeting of
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Owner of celebrity dachshund faces £10,000 vet bill for genetic condition
An Instagram-famous dog from Southampton has been diagnosed with a condition set to cost his owners more than £10,000. Miniature dachshund Marco, aged six years and three months, delights his 75,000 followers of the @marcominiaturedachshund account
