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Two men and woman charged in murder probe after man, 22, dies in assault
Two men and a woman have been charged after a 22-year-old man was allegedly murdered in Gosport. The man, who has not been named, died after he was assaulted in Keyes Road. Police were called at 2.32am on Friday after the man was seriously
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Dog owners warned of winter risks as temperatures set to plummet
Dog owners have been warned about some of the dangers around when walking their dogs this month, as temperatures are set to plummet. Temperatures have fallen across much of the UK and the first widespread frost across the majority of the UK is
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Police search for man who attempted burglary by putting his hand through cat flap
A search has been launched after an attempted burglary saw a man put his hand through a cat flap. The incident at an address in Vadne Gardens, Gosport took place at around 6am on Saturday and saw the man put his hand through the cat flap in a
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'A bit of a problem' - What is happening to Southampton when they take the lead?
"WE have a bit of a problem at 1-0 up," Saints manager Russell Martin admitted, speaking after his side let a lead slip at Huddersfield Town. The St Mary's side remain nine Championship games unbeaten and although they missed a chance to go third
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More than 200 XL bully dogs will be destroyed this year, reports charities
Animal charities have warned that at least 246 XL bully dogs will be euthanised following the government's ban coming into force this year. It comes as dogs homed with RSPCA, Blue Cross, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Dogs Trust and Mayhew could
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Former England and Tottenham manager Terry Venables dies aged 80
The former football player and manager Terry Venables has died at the age of 80 after a long illness. A statement issued on behalf of his family said: "We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully
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More than 1,000 runners take part as Southampton 10k sets new attendance record
A new attendance record has been set for the Southampton 10k run as more than 1,000 people took to the city's streets. Runners of all ages braved the cold this morning as they set off from St Mary's Stadium for the annual event which spans from
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Two more men arrested as part of murder investigation after 22-year-old man dies
Two more people have been arrested as part of a murder investigation into the death of a 22-year-old man. Police have now arrested a 22-year-old man from Fareham on suspicion of murder. A 35-year-old man from Fareham has also been arrested
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13 classic Christmas films returning to UK cinemas from Elf to Love Actually
A range of classic Christmas films will be returning to UK cinemas this winter, which includes the likes of Elf, Love Actually, Home Alone, It's a Wonderful Life and many more. Showcase Cinemas is launching their 'Festive Flashbacks' season with
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Where can you buy a real Christmas tree in and near Southampton
Christmas is just a month away now and many people in Southampton might be thinking of sorting out a Christmas tree for the season if they haven't done so already. Getting one erected and decorated in your home can really brighten the mood leading
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Inside the £65k studio flat which is Southampton's cheapest on the market
Searching for houses or flats in Southampton, like much of the UK, can be quite a tricky task, especially with house prices almost continually on the rise. You might wonder what the cheapest flat is that you can buy in the city, excluding options
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How much does Westquay Ice Rink cost for 2023? Full prices explained
Westquay's Ice Rink is back once again for 2023 giving people the opportunity to show off their skating skills. It is close to the Southampton Christmas Market that is currently running and has the benefit of an Apres Bar to enjoy beer, mulled
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Future of 100-year-old event in jeopardy - here is what we could be missing
The Echo revealed earlier this week that Hedge End Carnival is in jeopardy due to a lack of volunteers. Hedge End first appeared on the Southampton and district map in 1759 when it was still an agricultural hamlet. As recently as the mid-to-late
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Anger after 45 headstones ripped out by council
Two Southampton sisters have told of their despair after Fair Oak Parish Council ripped out their parents' headstones "without warning". Council workers took the headstones off 45 graves deemed to be unsafe at Fair Oak Cemetery on Botley Road.
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Managing director's £30,000 'dream car' stolen from casino car park
A dad has told of the moment his “dream car” was stolen while he was on a night out. Colin Fitzpatrick was shocked when he stepped out of Genting Casino in Terminus Terrace in the early hours of Monday morning to find his £30,000 4x4 Range Rover
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This hospital café could be forced to close - here's why
A café serving patients at Southampton General Hospital is under threat of closure due to a lack of volunteers. Run by the League of Friends, the tea bar in the outpatients eye unit plays a crucial role in the department as patients can receive
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M27 speeder banned from the roads after driving at 100mph in an Audi
A driver has been banned from the roads after they were clocked at 100mph on the M27. Apu Acharjee was driving an Audi A6 eastbound along the M27 when he was caught speeding at 100mph. The 41-year-old of Lonsdale Avenue, London was travelling
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Public help needed to find next of kin for man in 60s after death
A search is underway to find the next of kin for a man in his 60s who may have had family in Southampton. John Gowland died in the Hendon area of Sunderland on November 18 this year aged 64. The coroner for Sunderland is now seeking the assistance
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'Southampton are outstanding' - Moore labels draw 'special result' amid injury crisis
HUDDERSFIELD Town manager Darren Moore labelled his side's 1-1 draw with Saints as a "special result" due to the extent of their injury crisis. Saints boss Russell Martin said his team were “frustrated and angry” at their failure to hold on for
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Watch: Aircraft pulled through streets of Southampton on way to museum
A passenger jet has been pulled through the streets of Southampton after it was saved from being scrapped by Solent Sky museum. The front half of the BAC 1-11 jet was towed along Canute Road, Southampton yesterday morning as it made its way towards
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In the dock: Seven cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... JOSHUA SYDNEY, 20, of St Nicholas Avenue, Gosport pleaded guilty to drink driving on Salisbury Street, Southampton. He was caught with 48 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of
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Resident ‘relieved’ as fly-tipping hell in ‘no man’s land’ is finally over
A Shirley resident has spoken of their ‘relief’ after a cutaway that had been subjected to fly-tipping for more than a year was finally cleared by the council. Keith Adams, 76, of Testwood Road, had called the alleyway behind his home ‘no man’s
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'Didn't look great' - Saints striker Ballard stretchered in concerning injury scenes
YOUNG Saints striker Dom Ballard was substituted with a concerning injury during Reading's 2-1 win at Wycombe Wanderers. The 18 year old England youth international was stretchered with an oxygen mask early in the first half of the League One clash
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Infant school 'where pupils flourish' on the way to becoming 'outstanding'
Pupils and staff at a New Forest school are celebrating being on the way to achieving an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating. Calmore Infant School had an ungraded inspection from Ofsted on October 17 and 18 - the first inspection in five years. The
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Toddler will spend a magical first Christmas without cancer at home
A toddler who had cancer will be spending her first Christmas in remission and at home with her family. At just five months old, Aila was diagnosed with leukaemia and immediately started an intense course of chemotherapy in July 2022. She lived
