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Are potholes a big issue in Southampton?
Are potholes a big issue in Southampton? The AA says it received a record-breaking number of callouts for road repairs last month. And so far this year, callouts for pothole-related breakdowns stand at 511,000 - a daily average of more than
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Gosport man found with head wound and knife after 'disturbance'
A Gosport man has been sentenced for possessing a knife. Liam Thomas Wall, 31, was found by police with an open wound to his head and with a knife on him in Elm Grove in Portsmouth on Sunday, July 23. Officers went to the address shortly after
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Do you know these men? CCTV bid over champagne theft at M&S
CHAMPAGNE worth almost £200 was stolen from a Marks & Spencer store. Police have released CCTV images of men they want to identify in relation to the theft. A total of £196 worth of champagne was stolen from the Marks & Spencer store in Station
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Two men and woman appear in court after man, 22, allegedly murdered
Two men and a woman have appeared in court after a young man was allegedly murdered in Gosport. Tommy West, Aiden West and Sarah Flynn all appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court today in connection with the death of 22-year-old Levi Webb who
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'Lunar halo' spotted in the skies above Southampton
A "lunar halo" has been spotted in the night sky above Southampton. The ring around the moon was caused by the refraction of moonlight from ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. One of the people who spotted it on Saturday night was Mark Johnson
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'It will really shape our season' - Hampshire's Vince on start to 2024 campaign
HAMPSHIRE captain James Vince insists the first month of the 2024 County Championship season will shape how their campaign will go. The Ageas Bowl side will travel to Durham in the first game of the season on Friday, April 5, who they have not
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Saints Women to visit Portsmouth in FA Cup third round
SAINTS Women are set to visit Portsmouth in the FA Cup third round next month, following Monday's draw at Wembley Stadium. The St Mary's outfit have been drawn against their local rivals having entered the third round as a Championship club.
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Police stop vehicle on Bitterne Road West: this is what happened
The discovery of a knife and an air pistol has led to a man being charged. Shortly before 8pm on Saturday night, police spotted a vehicle on Northam Road and stopped the driver on Bitterne Road West. A knife and air pistol was found. READ
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UK braces for snow and wintry showers as cold spell continues with lows of -8C
Parts of the country are bracing for snow and wintry showers this week as the country's cold spell continues. Parts of the UK could see lows of -8C on Tuesday with parts of the country like Shap in Cumbria recording the coldest recorded temperature
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Man charged with stealing a dinghy
A Lymington man has been charged with stealing a dinghy. Police have been investigating two cases of shoplifting in Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. One saw a dinghy stolen in Victoria Road and this was reported to police on Wednesday, 13 September
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The first human case of swine flu detected in the UK
The first human case of swine flu (strain H1N2), similar to the virus that has been circulating among pigs, has been reported in the UK according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The case was picked up during a routine surveillance in
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Talented photographer who 'found his voice through pictures' dies suddenly
A talented self-taught photographer who "found his voice" through pictures has died suddenly at the age of 60. Born and bred Sotonian Colin Lee continually wowed Southampton residents with his eye-catching snaps, often taken in and around his beloved
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Cultivating young journalists: Enrol in Newsquest's Young Reporter short course
Schools are actively signing up their students for the Young Reporter Scheme short course, which is being launched now. Starting at the beginning of January, the four-month journalism programme is for students from school years 10 to 13. Similar
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Man dies and teenager seriously injured in M27 crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal accident on the M27 motorway. Officers were called at 5.13pm yesterday following reports of a collision on the eastbound carriageway near Cadnam. A police spokesperson said the crash involved
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Haggis, ceilidh and poetry planned for Hampshire rugby club Burns Night celebration
A Hampshire rugby club is looking forward to its Burns Night celebrations. Romsey Rugby Club is planning a Burns Night dinner and ceilidh for Friday, January 26. It promises to be an evening of camaraderie, cultural celebration, and lively
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Smallbone: 'We went away from everything we had done well, this is disappointing'
MIDFIELDER Will Smallbone admitted Saints should have been more "ruthless" as they let a lead slip in the 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town. Teammate Adam Armstrong opened the scoring just before the interval but the Terriers levelled through Ben
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Hill: 'You can't just look at it and go, it's a free hit'
EASTLEIGH boss Richard Hill claimed "poor mistakes" at the start of the second half led to his side's 3-2 defeat at National League leaders Chesterfield. The Spitfires conceded three goals in 23 minutes after half-time before a late rally gave
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The best photos from the Romsey Winter Carnival as crowds line the streets
THE countdown to the festive season began in earnest with the Romsey Winter Carnival getting underway and the switch-on of the town's Christmas lights. The event took place on Saturday, November 25 when Romsey was transformed into a spectacular
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Step inside impressive country home in the heart of the Hampshire countryside
An imposing country residence in the heart of the Hampshire countryside is currently up for sale. Offering an extensive arrangement of accommodation and outbuildings approaching 10,000 sq ft, the house, Furze Cottage, is set within mature and private
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Thai restaurant wins Good Food Award for second year running
A ROMSEY Thai restaurant has won a Good Food Award for the second year in a row. Suan Thai, in Tee Court, picked up the blue ribbon award for 'high customer ratings/votes'. The restaurant was also recently shortlisted for the Asian Curry Awards
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Equestrian centre appeal quashed to allow dog training on site
An equestrian centre in Ower has failed in its appeal of a decision to stop dog training businesses operating there. Manor Equestrian Centre, in Old Salisbury Road, had applied to the New Forest National Park planning authority to confirm it has
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Residents celebrate as apostrophe is returned to road sign
A group of self-confessed 'punctuation pedants' are celebrating after a year long campaign to get the apostrophe on their street sign put back following a council ban. Grammar-loving village residents were left outraged the punctuation mark was
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Fly-tipper caught on camera dumping rubbish near bins
A man has been told to pay more than £400 in fines and costs after dumping rubbish beside bins at a recycling centre. The culprit was caught on camera as he heaved what appears to be a mattress out of a car. Posting online Southampton City
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'All the best' - Yoshida issues classy message to Saints after return to club
SAINTS hero Maya Yoshida has thanked his former club after spending time training at Staplewood during the international break. The Japanese international, 35, is back in Europe during the downtime following LA Galaxy's MLS season. Yoshida
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Police close M27 for several hours after serious crash
A section of the M27 was closed for several hours on Sunday night and into Monday morning following a serious crash. Emergency services were called to the scene between junction one and two on the eastbound side before 6pm on Sunday. Motorists
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Tom Jones and Madness to appear in Southampton next summer
Tom Jones and Madness are the latest headliners set to grace the stage at Southampton's newest festival next year. They join Kaiser Chiefs and Nile Rodgers & CHIC on the growing line-up of unmissable acts who will take over Southampton’s Guildhall
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'Our family has been ripped to pieces': Mum pays tribute to alleged murder victim
The heartbroken mother of an alleged murder victim has paid tribute to her "perfect son". Tammy Kent has been inundated with messages of support and sympathy since 22-year-old Levi Webb died following an incident at Keyes Road, Gosport, last Friday
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Saints legend Franny Benali's greatest on-pitch accomplishment
As Francis Benali joins the Echo team as a columnist, we look back at one of his finest on-pitch moments. Benali, who played 389 matches for Saints, netted his only competitive goal - a stunning looping header - at home against Leicester. And
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Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, so sings Andy Williams every year. But for an isolated veteran, this couldn’t be further from reality. For most of us the festive period is a time for friends, family, and jollity. Sounds idyllic, doesn
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Hampshire company's new technology to kill bed bugs - using heat
It's the Hampshire pest prevention firm which has invested in a state-of-the-art bed bug busting heat treatment. HPC247 Whelan Pest Prevention, in Whiteley, is using new specialised heat treatment technology to combat the ongoing bed bug epidemic
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Amazon could start using delivery drones in Southampton next year
Drones may be used to deliver Amazon parcels in Southampton from next year. Last month, the online shopping company announced its plans to expand the Prime Air scheme from the US to Italy and a site in the UK. The drones will be rolled out
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Mum dresses up as an elf for five days straight to raise money for son's school
A Southampton mum has dressed as an elf for five days straight in a bid to raise money for her autistic son's school. Hayley Robinson, 44, donned the festive outfit to raise funds for a new water therapy room at Great Oaks School. The secondary
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Woman who stole Amazon packages worth £100 ordered to pay £400 by court
A woman has been ordered to pay more than £400 after stealing Amazon packages in Southampton. Catie Lintott, 45, stole the packages worth £100 from another woman on July 21 this year. She pleaded guilty to a single count of theft at Southampton
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Southampton pub announces it will close its doors at end of the year
A Southampton pub has announced that it is closing its doors at the end of this year after new plans were submitted for the site. The Firehouse on Vincent's Walk is set to close after a final farewell celebration on New Years Eve. The popular
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'Can get better' - Martin believes in-form Armstrong could still improve
SAINTS manager Russell Martin insists Adam Armstrong can "definitely get better" despite continuing to push the Championship's top scorers. Only Blackburn Rovers forward Sammie Szmodics has more goals than the 26 year old, who scored his 10th
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'Do I see him starting in the next week?' - Martin issues Stewart fitness update
SAINTS manager Russell Martin looked to ease pressure on new signing Ross Stewart, admitting he probably will not start a fixture this week. The St Mary's side host Bristol City and Cardiff City on Wednesday and Saturday respectively, looking to
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Bungling thief tries to steal £270 coat in front of new anti-shoplifting boss
Police have set up a new crime-fighting unit in Southampton city centre. Its mission is a simple one: to catch shoplifters, protect retailers and make sure shoppers feel safe. Among the first to be caught was a bungling thief who tried to steal
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Future of ‘major regeneration’ uncertain as property developer collapses
The future of a major Southampton regeneration project hangs in the balance after the property developer behind it collapsed. Inland Homes, the company behind the Meridian Waterside development, appointed an administrator on October 17. The
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In the dock: Seven cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... JAMES PRICE, 51, of Atlantic Park View, West End pleaded guilty to drink driving on Wide Lane, Southampton. He was driving a Vauxhall Astra when he was caught with 61 micrograms
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Home hair salon is forced to cut its opening hours
A hair salon at a family home has been forced to cut its opening hours after complaints were raised. The salon, in an outbuilding next to the three bedroom home in Seafield Road, Redbridge, was open seven days a week. It had to apply for retrospective
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Five motorists in court after being caught speeding around Southampton
The following drivers have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court after they were caught speeding in and around Southampton... JAMES MACK, 54, of Landguard Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to speeding after he was clocked at 35mph on the A33
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Salons scoop awards at glitzy national ceremony
Two more Hampshire hairdressers and beauty saloons have scooped prizes in the Salon Awards 2023. As previously reported by the Echo, William Guy Hairdressing in Ringwood was awarded ‘Best Salon in Hampshire 2023’ during a ceremony at the Leonardo
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Mouldy flat affecting health of girl, six, with asthma, GP tells council
A GP has called on the council to clean up a mould-ridden flat affecting the health of a six-year-old girl. In a letter to Southampton City Council, Dr Pauline Grant of Cheviot Road Surgery said mould in Layla Cowley's council home "may be making
