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'Know exactly' - Downes on Martin methods, Saints pals and why he keeps his area tidy

SAINTS midfielder Flynn Downes insists working under manager Russell Martin has helped him to know "exactly" what he needs to do on a matchday. The 24 year old, managed by Martin for one season at Swansea before making his move to Premier League

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Delays on M27 as queues tail back to Park Gate

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Woman in her 60s seriously injured after being hit by van

A woman in her 60s suffered serious injuries after she was hit by a van. She was taken to hospital after being struck by a Ford Transit on Rownhams Road, North Baddesley on Tuesday afternoon. Police are appealing for witnesses. A spokesperson

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Road blocked in both directions after crash

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Investigation into mum-of-three's disappearance leads police to Southampton flat

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Hampshire duo selected for England under-19 World Cup squad

Hampshire Cricket all-rounder Dom Kelly and fast bowler Eddie Jack have both been named in England Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup squad. Kelly and Jack, both 18, have risen through the Hampshire pathway system and made their full senior debuts for

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Hampshire duo selected for England under-19 World Cup squad

HAMPSHIRE Cricket all-rounder Dom Kelly and fast bowler Eddie Jack have both been named in England men’s under-19 Cricket World Cup squad. Kelly and Jack, both 18, have risen through the Hampshire pathway system and made their full senior debuts

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Met Office issues yellow warning as city set to be hit with heavy showers

The Met Office has warned that Southampton is expected to be battered with heavy rain on Thursday. A yellow weather warning has been applied to a large region of the south coast, including the city, with the warning in place from 11am to 10pm on

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'Unbeaten run' - Starmer hits out at PM Sunak in Parliament using Saints jibe

LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer used a Saints jibe to hit out at Rishi Sunak during Wednesday's Prime Minister's Questions, having "compared his plight to his beloved Southampton".  Sir Keir pointed out the difference between Sunak and Southampton's

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Vipers bolster bowling attack with signing of England international Davies

SOUTHERN Vipers have enhanced their bowling attack with England pace bowler Freya Davies joining the club.  Davies, 28, was born in Chichester, West Sussex, and made her county debut in 2010 for the Martlets with a regional debut for South East

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Saints reportedly among teams 'keeping tabs' on Middlesbrough loanee

SAINTS are reportedly among several English clubs 'keeping tabs' on the progress on Middlesbrough loanee Sam Greenwood.  The 21 year old Leeds United forward departed Elland Road on loan this summer despite making 18 Premier League appearances

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How are Southampton's sister clubs faring under Sport Republic's ownership?

SAINTS remain the crown jewel in the Sport Republic crown as we approach two years of ownership under the London-based investment firm.  However, they are not the only club in Europe competing to get back into their country's top division owned

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Martin Lewis issues urgent warning as help offered to bereaved nears deadline

Martin Lewis has issued an urged plea to all that can to apply for the government's Widowed Parents Allowance and Bereavement Support Payment scheme.  Speaking on his ITV show, The Martin Lewis Money Show, he shared that a deadline for the schemes

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Coffee house reopens in high street with Nigerian flair

A COFFEE house has reopened under new ownership with a Nigerian twist following a two-week renovation. Bukola George, originally from Nigeria, reopened 329 Coffee & Lounge with a colourful new interior and a few signature dishes from her homeland

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Poundland set to open in former Wilko store

Poundland has shed light on the future of its Fareham store. The discount store has said it will move its existing Fareham store from Unit 7 at Market Quay to the former Wilko Store at Market Quay Shopping Centre. The move comes after rumours

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Man left in coma had blood infection mistaken for 'seasonal flu'

A man was left in a coma for 10 days after symptoms dismissed as seasonal flu turned out to be a blood infection. Devan Hopkins, 24, started feeling unwell in October 2022 and was told by a doctor that he was experiencing winter flu symptoms.

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Moment firefighters flipped car back on its wheels after crash

Firefighters were filmed pushing a car back on its wheels following a crash on a Southampton road. The silver vehicle flipped onto its side in the middle of Butts Road at around 7.20pm on Monday. Crews from Hightown fire station were called

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Researchers handed £5million to look into health inequalities

Health inequality among Southampton residents will be addressed with £5 million in public funding following a joint bid from the city’s universities and council. The cash comes from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and

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Southampton's Armstrong nominated for PFA player of the month award

SAINTS star Adam Armstrong has been nominated for the PFA Championship player of the month award for November. It is the first time a Saints player has been nominated for such an award so far this campaign, with Russell Martin's side now 11 without

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Saints still wait to learn FA Cup third round opponents as Alfreton go to replay

SAINTS still wait to learn their FA Cup opponents as Alfreton’s hopes of reaching the third round for the first time remain alive following a 0-0 home draw with Walsall. There was little to choose between the National League North hosts and the

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Fourteen-week lane closure set to last until April causes tailbacks

A road closure in Hedge End which is set to last until April caused tailbacks this morning. Charles Watts Way is closed eastbound as works to repair a landslip along the embankment continue. The 14-week closure means traffic is diverted through

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Saints thumped Man City and were psyched for Watford clash

Saints had achieved the impossible. Ted Bates’s men went to Maine Road and recorded one of the great cup wins of Saints’ entire history. In an incredible turn of events, Ted Bates's Division 3 Saints overturned top-flight Manchester City in a stunning

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The Southampton laundrettes serving the Titanic and other White Star liners

When the ill-fated Titanic set sail, she took with her 45,000 clean table napkins and 18,000 clean bed sheets. With no laundry facilities aboard the White Star liner, clean linen had to be taken for both legs of the voyage when she set sail from

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Time called on Ringwood Brewery - but what will happen to their popular beers?

Could we have sipped our last pints of Old Thumper, Boondoggle and other classic Hampshire-brewed beverages? After failing to attract a buyer, the owners of Ringwood Brewery have been forced to make the unfortunate decision to close shop. Over

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Prime Minister backs campaign for Spitfire monument in Mayflower Park

The Prime Minister has given his seal of approval for plans to build a 40-metre-tall monument in Southampton to celebrate the birthplace of the Spitfire. Rishi Sunak hosted an event at 10 Downing Street for members of The National Spitfire Project

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Former office set to become flats after plans approved

Plans to turn a former office in Southampton into a two-bedroom flat have been given the green light. The city council has approved an application relating to a semi-detached property beside a row of shops at Oakley Road. A council report said

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Asda strike threat as welfare woes 'leave staff at breaking point'

Staff at a Hampshire supermarket could stage a walkout after claiming health and safety issues have left them at "breaking point". Up to 100 GMB members at the Asda in Dock Road, Gosport, are set to vote on strike action after citing what the union

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Lorry driver accused of cocaine drug-driving in trip from London to Eastleigh

A lorry driver is set to go on trial accused of cocaine drug-driving on a trip from London to Eastleigh. Southampton Magistrates' Court heard Marius Bagdonas, 42, was stopped by police in Chickenhall Lane in Eastleigh after residents alerted officers

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Row breaks out over tree as homeowner's bid to fell it thwarted by neighbour

A homeowner wanting to cut down a tree has been left ‘shocked’ after a neighbour called Southampton City Council to try and stop the plans. The 14-metre tall robinia tree that stands in the front garden of a home in Botany Bay Road, Sholing, is

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Cancer survivor, nine, wins star award - and chance to dance with Diversity

Ashley Banjo and Diversity took a moment out of panto rehearsals in Southampton to say they are ‘touched and inspired’ by the bravery of a nine-year-old girl who won a national award after beating a rare cancer.   Keeley Parfitt received a personal

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Man ordered to pay £1,900 after fly tipping an armchair

A man has been ordered to pay £1,900 for fly-tipping an armchair next to a general waste bin. Jason Pyke, 55, from Wales Street, was convicted at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on November 21. Winchester City Council has prosecuted Mr Pike

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Southampton University ranks 34th in the world for environmental protection

The University of Southampton has placed 13 in the UK and 34 in the world in this year’s QS World University Rankings for sustainability. The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, look at how universities are addressing the world’s greatest

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Charity's new Christmas single performed at Westquay

A charity which helps children in hospital rock has launched its own Christmas single.  George's Rockstars are bidding for the festive number one slot with Let's Make Christmas Loud.  The track, a catchy pop/rock love letter to the classic

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NHS dental crisis: 'People are suffering because they can't get appointments'

Councillors at Eastleigh Borough Council are urging the Government to fix the NHS dental crisis. According to research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats from the House of Commons library, 48.7 per cent of children in Hampshire had not been

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In the dock: 8 cases heard at a Southampton court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court: JOSHUA HONAN-PARR, 25, of Ocean View Road, Ventnor. Pleaded guilty to criminal damage, possessing Class B controlled drug, and two counts of assaulting an emergency worker at Southampton

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Former Royal Marine moves business from living room to marina

A former Royal Marine's business has been growing so much he has moved it from his living room to Ocean Village in Southampton. Luke Tanner spent 11 years in Royal Marines service before setting up Empire Electrical & Mechanical Solutions in August

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Channel crossings are a problem but not a crisis

The Government keeps on about us having an immigrant crisis and we need to ‘stop the boats’. It’s a problem, certainly, but not a crisis. The solution is very simple: set up offices in France where refugees can apply for asylum in Britain.

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Victim of fatal M27 crash named at inquest opening

A Southampton man who died in a crash on the M27 has been named. Hossein Araghian, of Winchester Road, died on November 26 after a crash between junctions one and two near Copythorne. The inquest into his death was opened at Winchester Coroner's

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Daughter raises £25k as mum dies just 9 months after shock cancer diagnosis

The daughter of a woman who received “heart-warming” end-of-life care at Mountbatten Hospice has spoken out to praise the work of the Southampton hospice. Hairdresser Natalie Kowaiewicz, 29, from Boorley Green, told how her mother Michelle was

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Theatre builds 450-seat complex without planning permission

A Hampshire theatre company has accused Fareham Borough Council of using “bully boy tactics” in a row over a new 450-seat theatre built without planning permission. Titchfield Festival Theatre argues its new £1.7m Arden complex, which sits behind

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Toad chaperones needed in the New Forest: this is why

A group of New Forest locals are calling for people to become toad chaperones to help the amphibians cross busy roads during their breeding season.  Dozens of volunteers at The Ringwood and Poulner Toad Patrol aim to protect the area’s toads as