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Hampshire country road to close for 12 days for surface repairs

A HAMPSHIRE country road will be closed for 12 days for surface repairs. Gardeners Lane, East Wellow, will be shut from Monday, December 11 to Friday, December 22.  During the works the road will be closed from 8am – 4pm each day.  The

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Get to know Shea Charles: Does the crowd urging a footballer to shoot really work?

DESPITE a marquee signing in his natural position, youngster Shea Charles has battled himself back into contention in the Saints midfield. Only 10 Saints players have featured for more minutes than the former Manchester City academy captain, who

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Firefighters tackle blazein New Forest flat

Firefighters from three stations rushed to a flat blaze in the early hours of Monday in the New Forest. Crews from Lymington, Brockenhurst and New Milton were alerted to the fire at the first-floor flat on St Thomas Street in Lymington at 4am.

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BBC reveals The Traitors season 2 start date (and fans don't have long to wait)

The BBC has revealed the start date for series two of The Traitors UK and fans of the show don't have long to wait.  Season one of the show concluded back in December 2022 with Aaron, Hannah and Meryl successfully banishing all the Traitors to

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Owner of 'inadequate' care home wrote to PM in a bid to save home

The owner of a care home has written to the Prime Minister in a bid to try to spare the home from closure after being given an ‘inadequate’ rating by CQC. Robert Allan wrote to Rishi Sunak after he complained that neither the Commission nor the

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Saints Women's defender Ella Morris on target for England under 23's

SAINTS Women's defender Ella Morris scored as England under-23's drew 1-1 with Spain at St George's Park. The 21 year old gave the Lionesses the lead after 30 minutes when she was released by Brighton & Hove Albion's Katie Robinson before slotting

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Shrewsbury boss gives update on Saints loanee Ryan Finnigan's injury

MIDFIELDER Ryan Finnigan is back at Southampton for rehab on his ankle injury he suffered in training for Shrewsbury Town. Shrewsbury manager Matt Taylor provided an update on where the loanee's recovery currently stands and when he will likely

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Olympic rower wins innovation award for work in neurodiverse sport

SOUTHAMPTON Olympic rower Caragh McMurtry has won a national award at the PLx awards hosted by UK Sport for innovation around neuroinclusion. McMurty was incorrectly diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2014, which led to five years of taking the

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Romsey MP rebels to support Labour amendment to compensate infected blood victims

ROMSEY'S MP was one of 22 Conservatives who voted for a Labour amendment to hasten efforts to compensate victims of the infected blood scandal. Caroline Nokes rebelled last night to support the amendment requiring ministers to establish a body

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Woman grabbed and knocked to the ground after leaving concert

A woman in her 50s was grabbed and pushed to the ground as people left a Bad Manners concert in Southampton. Police are appealing for witnesses to the assault outside The 1865 in Brunswick Square on Friday, December 1. A police spokesperson

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Five people arrested in Woolston on suspicion of intent to supply class A drugs

Police have arrested five people in Woolston on suspicion of possession with the intent to supply class A drugs. The arrests took place at an address on Station Road on Tuesday, December 5. The suspects – aged between 22 and 48 - have all been

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Former Saint claims Martin 'sometimes overplayed things' but backs side for promotion

FORMER Saints forward Brett Ormerod admitted he thinks Russell Martin has "sometimes overplayed things" but backs his side to catch Ipswich Town.  The St Mary's outfit remain eight points behind the Tractor Boys in the top two and were beaten by

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Is it cheaper to leave my heating on all day?

Energy bills are set to rise from January, leaving many wondering how they can save money while staying warm this winter. Energy bills will increase by £94 for millions of households across the UK from next month, Ofgem announced in November.

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Martin Lewis shares one thing you need to do when on phone to call centre workers

Calling up a company to try and sort out a problem can be a very frustrating endeavour, but Martin Lewis has given out a piece of advice for those who speak to call centre workers. It can feel like you spend ages getting to that stage, and even

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Totton man named after fatal crash in the New Forest

A Totton driver who died after a collision with a van in the New Forest has been named. Joshua Longman, of Jacobs Gutter Lane, died after the crash on Main Road in Dibden Purlieu on Wednesday, November 29. An inquest into his death was opened

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Four Hampshire spa hotels named among best in the UK for 2023

Four spa hotels from Hampshire were named among the best in the UK for 2023, according to the AA. Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa in Brockenhurst, the Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire in Dogmersfield, Lime Wood in Lyndhurst and Chewton Glen in New Milton

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All four headliners for Victorious Festival 2024 revealed

Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol, Jamie T and Biffy Clyro will headline Victorious Festival 2024, organisers have revealed.  Courteeners, Pixies, Becky Hill, Wet Leg, Idles, Louis Tomlinson and Jess Glynne also join the bumper line-up for next summer on

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Ex-police inspector, 64, accused of sex offences against 18 people

A former Hampshire police officer accused of sexually assaulting 18 people at police stations has appeared before court. Gerard Hutchings, 64, appeared before Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning. He spoke only to confirm his address

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M3 'now clear' after crash involving three cars

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Cracked rail line forces closure of busy level crossing

The Southampton to Bournemouth railway line was closed following the discovery of another cracked rail. Services were suspended after rail staff spotted a damaged piece of track on a level crossing in the New Forest in the early hours of Tuesday

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Police say woman who went missing has been found

Police say a woman who went missing yesterday has been found. Officers issued an appeal for sightings of Kimberley Hunt, 27, after she left her home address at around 8.40am on Monday, December 4. They later issued two CCTV images of her Tesco

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BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

If the BBC was a family and lived in the house next door to you it would be the neighbour from hell.  That's the verdict of some of the most experienced local newspaper editors in the country who now regard the BBC as little more than a state-funded

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Has Southampton's Christmas market changed much over the years?

These pictures show how much Southampton Christmas Market has changed over the years. The city's first German market brought bratwurst and mulled wine to Christmas shoppers in Above Bar on November 19, 2004. The holiday spirit was palpable

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Soton landmarks in Monopoly - do they all still exist?

The Daily Echo looks back at how Southampton and the local area have featured in - and in some cases helped to shape - popular culture. From Craig David to fish fingers, we explore the noteworthy occasions, people, products and events that have helped

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Southern Water tells family to use 'white noise devices' in noisy tanker row

A New Forest resident plagued by noisy Southern Water lorries has slammed the company for telling them to listen to white noise to block it out. Last week, on Monday November 27, Southern Water road works appeared on Ashurst Bridge Road. George

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Council leader and MP back our Boost the Bank campaign

City leaders have thrown their weight behind our festive campaign to donate food to those less fortunate this Christmas. Leader of Southampton City Council, Satvir Kaur, and Southampton Itchen MP, Royston Smith have both endorsed the Boost the

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Regular networking event for puppies and their 'parents' launched

Pups and their proud 'parents' headed to Healthy Pet Store in Totton for a morning of mixing and mingling with fellow tiny tail-waggers. The pet food and accessory retailer invited dogs and their families to its new puppy socialisation initiative

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Boy's A&E ordeal after being hit with a bottle at infant school

A six-year-old spent five hours in A&E after another child smacked him in the head with a bottle at his infant school. The boy's mum Parmjit Karakus has called for change at Shirley Infant School following a catalogue of bullying against her

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School reveals new facilities for deaf pupils

A NEW specialist resource unit for deaf children at Newlands Primary School is ready to welcome pupils for the first time. The new building in Millbrook, Southampton, will provide a dedicated space for specialist teaching and school interventions

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Wetherspoon has put another Hampshire pub up for sale

A Hampshire watering hole has been put up for sale by pub giant Wetherspoons.  The Lord Arthur Lee in Fareham has become the latest pub the chain has decided to offload, just months after The Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis in Ocean Village changed hands

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Show attended by royalty raises £37,000 for the South's heart patients

Leading cardiac charity Heartbeat has revealed that their Musicals from the Heart 30th anniversary show attended by Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has raised £37,000 for the region’s heart patients and their families. Her Royal Highness The Duchess

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'Got your back' - Saints chief explains why club owners ensure future is strong

SAINTS chief commercial officer Charlie Boss insists owners Sport Republic offer "complete certainty" that the club's long-term future is strong. Boss adds his bosses encourage the club's leadership to "be bold and take risks" as they look to improve

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'No doubt' - Saints ace backs teammate to take second Premier League chance

SAINTS goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu insists he believes red-hot Adam Armstrong will "take" his chances if he gets a second Premier League shot. Armstrong, 26, has scored 12 goals and registered four assists in 19 league games on his return to the Championship

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Southampton Airport owner could be sold by investors

The owner of Southampton Airport could be sold by investors, reports claim. Investors in AGS Airports, which operates Southampton, are seemingly considering selling their stake in the company. Unnamed sources quoted by Reuters claim the company

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B&M opens huge new garden centre and store with 80 jobs created

B&M has opened the doors of its brand-new store in Titchfield which has created more than 80 jobs. The new B&M store & garden centre opened on Saturday. The discount retailer has taken possession of the former Argos and Sealy stores, combining

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Swansea sack Martin replacement Duff as two Championship clubs change manager

SWANSEA City have sacked head coach Russell Martin's replacement Michael Duff with the club sitting 18th in the Championship. The 45-year-old departs South Wales following a winless run of five games and just one win from their last eight after

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Theatres launch campaign to combat worsening audience behaviour

Two Southampton venues are spearheading a campaign to combat worsening audience behaviour in theatres across the country. Staff at historic Mayflower Theatre in Commercial Road, and its sister venue MAST Mayflower Studios in Guildhall Square, are

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Weight loss consultant calls award win 'personal and professional' mile stone

A ROMSEY-based weight loss consultant has won her 13th award in 12 years. Vix Milani was awarded Gold Elite Champion Consultant from The One to One Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan at a ceremony last week. The award puts Vix, who works on Bell

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Mum criticises leisure centre’s ‘overcrowded’ soft play area as ‘unsafe’

A MUM has criticised a leisure centre in Romsey for not monitoring its soft play area to prevent overcrowding. The Romsey mum, who asked to remain anonymous, is a frequent visitor to the play area at Romsey Rapids with her three-year-old son but

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Mercedes owner left furious after stolen car registered under new owners

A Romsey man has been left infuriated after his stolen Mercedes was registered under new owners. Phillip Moore, of Princes Road, was trying to sell his Mercedes CLK Convertible when he was tricked by two men who raced away in the silver car.

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City singer songwriter up for Brit Rising Star Award previously won by Adele

Southampton's own Caity Baser is among the nominees in the running for this year's Brit Rising Star award. The winner of the coveted prize will claim the title from girl group Flo, who were recognised in 2023, with other previous winners including

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'Extreme concern' over what closure of Winchester A&E could mean for Southampton

A prospective MP has said she is “hugely concerned” that proposals to close the A&E department in Winchester could have a knock-on impact in Southampton and Eastleigh. The closure is part of the plans for a new specialist acute hospital on

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Parole decision for Southampton man who murdered wife is delayed

A Southampton man jailed for murdering his wife has had his campaign to be released delayed. David Gibson was jailed for life in 2004 and ordered to serve a minimum of 18 years and nine months in prison after suffocating his wife Belinda with a