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Saints boss Martin explains Smallbone's absence against Cardiff City
SAINTS boss Russell Martin claimed midfielder Will Smallbone's injury is not expected to keep him sidelined for a long period. The Irishman was left out of the squad for Saturday's 2-0 win against Cardiff City at St Mary's but Martin thinks that
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Martin: 'I'm really happy. We should score more goals, that was the only frustration'
MANAGER Russell Martin was pleased with Saints' dominant 2-0 win over Cardiff City on Saturday, but felt they should have "scored more." Captain Adam Armstrong fired in two quickfire goals to put Southampton ahead inside 15 minutes at St Mary's
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Adam Armstrong double seals another Saints win
ADAM Armstrong scored a first half double as Saints made it 11 matches unbeaten with a comfortable 2-0 win over Cardiff City in the Championship. The forward put the south coast side in front after 11 minutes when he curled in a fine strike from
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Saints player ratings as Armstrong continues goalscoring form in win over Cardiff
SAINTS forward Adam Armstrong scored a quickfire first-half double to help Saints beat Cardiff City 2-0 at St Mary's on Saturday. Che Adams had the ball in the net early in the second half but it was flagged offside before substitute Joe Aribo
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Man arrested as suspected cannabis factory found at Millbrook
Police are searching a suspected cannabis factory in Southampton. Officers went to an address at Pennine Road, Millbrook, at 3.30pm on Friday, December 1 and found about 250 suspected cannabis plants in various stages of growth. A police spokesperson
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Man taken to hospital after fire breaks out in fish and chips shop
A man has been taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a fish and chips shop in Shirley. Kings Fish Bar in Shirley High Street was cordoned off this lunchtime after smoke was seen billowing from the building. A man, who is believed to have
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Amber weather alert issued for heavy snow showers in parts of the UK
Residents have been told to brace themselves for frequent and heavy snow this evening as the Met Office issues an amber weather warning for parts of the UK. This comes amid widespread disruption across the country in places like Glasgow caused
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EastEnders star Nigel Harman leaves Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining injury
Popular English actor Nigel Harman has been forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing after sustaining an injury, the BBC has said. A press release shared by the BBC Press Office said that because of his injury, the Casualty and EastEnders star would
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Protesters demand an end to fuel poverty as cold snap bites
Campaigners calling for an end to fuel poverty staged a protest in sub-zero temperatures in Southampton. Members of the Socialist Party and the Unite union condemned the "outrageous" profits being made by UK energy firms and called for the industry
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I’m A Celebrity apologises after accidentally liking 'offensive' Instagram comment
I’m A Celebrity has apologised after accidentally liking a viewer’s comment about a campmate which “contained unacceptable language”. The ITV programme said it also “seeks to champion all our campmates” and “urges users to be kind” on social media
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Claudia Winkleman to step down from BBC Radio 2 show - who is taking over?
Claudia Winkleman has announced that she will be stepping down from her Saturday show on BBC Radio 2 after three years to spend more time with her children. The Strictly Come Dancing co-host revealed the news to listeners live on Radio 2 this morning
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Man in his 40s killed in lorry crash on major Hampshire road
A man in his 40s has died following a lorry crash on a major Hampshire road. He was driving a red Mini Cooper which was involved in a collision with a HGV on the A303 near Thruxton circuit on Friday, December 1. Police say the victim, from
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Championship - Saints beat Cardiff City - As it happened
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Fire at fish and chips shop - As it happened
6:02pm Here's a recap of what happened. 4:22pm
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Disruption on the Solent as ferry services delayed or cancelled due to fog
1:49pm Delays are affecting the vehicle ferry between Southampton and East Cowes. The 3pm crossings are delayed by
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Millions of drivers not considering unsafe tyre 'ramifications', new survey says
Millions of drivers are failing to consider the "ramifications" of driving with unsafe tyres, a new poll has revealed. Almost a fifth of motorists have reportedly driven with potentially unsafe tyres after choosing to ignore MOT advisories.
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Saints predicted team to face Cardiff City with two fresh injury concerns
SAINTS host Cardiff City looking to make it 11 matches unbeaten in the Championship, after a 1-0 win over Bristol City midweek. Turkish manager Erol Bulut has the early relegation contenders just outside the playoffs and the visitors represent
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Moment driver swerves in front of unmarked vehicle on M27
A driver was stopped on the M27 after swerving in front of an unmarked police car. Hampshire Roads Policing Unit (HRPU) has posted a video of an incident that occurred at junction 8 just after 5pm on Friday, December 1. A car overtaking a van
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This is the cheapest supermarket to go to for your Christmas food shop
Consumer experts Which? have named Aldi as the cheapest supermarket to buy your Christmas dinner this festive season. Which? release their price comparison of supermarkets every year, analysing the price of 12 popular Christmas dinner ingredients
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Southampton houses boosted in value if on street with festive name, data says
If you have a house in Southampton that's located on a street with a festive name you could be in luck, as it could help boost its value. That's according to data from the building surveyors Stokemont, with Southampton properties having their second-highest
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GP issues health warning to Brits putting up their Christmas decorations
A GP has issued a warning to Brits putting up their Christmas trees and decorations about some of the potentially "negative" health effects involved. It's the most wonderful time of the year with twinkle lights, baubles, tinsel and non-stop festive
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Special night at once-loved Southampton nightclub
Pictures show a special night at a much-missed nightspot for many Southampton revellers of a certain age. Chicago Rock Café was part of a well-known chain that opened up in Southampton only to vanish like many others from around that time, including
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In the dock: Six cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court. GAZMEND BICUKU, 42, of Newcombe Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to drink driving. He was caught with 105 milligrams of alcohol in 100ml of blood. He also admitted driving without
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Norovirus warning as hospital ward closes due to rise in cases
A ward at Southampton General Hospital is closed due to norovirus following a rise in infections. As the cold snap hits the south coast, Southampton is seeing a small rise in hospital admissions. Data released by the NHS shows that in the week
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I tried beaver stew - and this is what I thought
On a foodie holiday to Vilnius in Lithuania, I got to sample some weird and wonderful dishes. Perhaps with the exception of the beigel, the former Soviet state's cuisine has not migrated across the Baltic Sea to the UK. So, on the lookout for
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Customer of jailed car dealer has no idea where his Rolls Royce is
An 85-year-old man has no idea where his Rolls Royce is after the car dealer he instructed to sell it was jailed for fraud. Gerald Ayres handed over his 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow to Jonathan Nolan on October 12 after he agreed to sell it for
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Mum thought she was too tired to cook Christmas dinner - but she had cancer
A single mum is looking forward to celebrating Christmas after overcoming cancer. When 41-year-old Rose Drodge, from Hythe, felt too tired to cook Christmas dinner for children Scarlett and Sebastian in 2020, she put it down to a stressful few
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Closed pub to reopen as popular taco and beer bar
A popular taco and beer bar is bringing fresh flavours to a former pub. The Black Phoenix pub in Bedford Place has been transformed into Overdraft – a venue specialising in street food and craft beer. Owner Mikha Rai is excited to bring a new
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Council set to take British Gas to court after issues found at tower blocks
Southampton City Council is set to take British Gas to court after fire safety issues were identified at eight tower blocks across the city. Residents at three blocks of flats in Thornhill and five blocks in International Way, Weston say the news
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Benali: 'About being calm. In my day, you would've had players screaming clear it'
ATTENDING St Mary's on a cold Wednesday evening, it was great to see Saints get back to winning ways thanks to an incredible Kyle Walker-Peters goal. Bristol City set up well and you're not going to have any game go 100 per cent your way, and
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Marine snails could change sex due to dredging in Southampton Harbour
Dredging in Southampton Harbour could cause marine snails to change sex, a university professor has said. Alex Ford, professor of biology at the University of Portsmouth, has raised concerns over the use of a specific type of chemical which makes
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Ambitious school where pupils thrive is on its way to 'outstanding', Ofsted says
A "highly ambitious" school where pupils "work hard and achieve exceptionally well" has been praised by Ofsted inspectors. Pupils and staff at Foxhills Infant School are celebrating being on the way to an outstanding rating. The school, which