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Disqualified driver banned again after crashing into police car

A disqualified driver has been banned again after crashing into a police car. Officers pursued Henry Cox as he drove a Ford Transit flatbed along Eastbourne Avenue, Gosport, on May 6 this year after failing to stop. Posting on social media,

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Long delays on M3 following crash - live updates

6:05pm Drivers are facing long delays on the M3 this evening. Lengthy tailbacks are building up on the westbound carriageway

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'Complete disregard of universal human dignities'

Back in 2007 we became the inaugural co-chairmen of the Hampshire Interfaith Network. Our aim was to improve understanding and knowledge between faith communities in our county. We are fortunate to live in a country where principles of tolerance

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Martin: 'The motivation is hunting three teams above us that keep winning'

SAINTS boss Russell Martin has revealed that his side are motivated is to continue "hunting down" the Championship's runaway leaders.  Southampton currently sit eight points behind the automatic promotion spots which are taken up by Ipswich Town

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New Forest vet killed ex-girlfriend in 'brutal and violent' assault

A MAN who stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death in her own home has been found guilty of murder. Alberto Fioletti, 31, was found guilty of murdering Stephanie Hodgkinson by a jury at Bournemouth Crown Court. Fioletti fatally stabbed Stephanie,

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How to watch/follow Saints trip to Watford

CHAMPIONSHIP campaigns are relentless and Saints are set to begin their latest three-game week with a tough test against Watford on Saturday. Russell Martin described Southampton's trip to Watford as their "toughest game in a while" due to the

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Man, 35, repeatedly sent sexual pictures to 13-year-old child

A Romsey man who repeatedly sent sexually explicit images to a child has been spared an immediate jail term. Gareth Searle, 35, also arranged to meet the 13-year-old in Southampton despite being aware of their age. He was arrested as he was

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Plans for a new M27 junction are now in doubt: this is why

A huge revamp of an M27 junction to serve a new Hampshire town with 6,000 homes is in doubt after the council rang alarm bells over the project’s funding. A report has revealed that Hampshire County Council is “extremely unlikely” to meet the cost

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January's Saints trip to Swansea given new kick-off time

SAINTS' trip to Swansea City on Saturday, January 20 has been given a new kick-off time having been selected in the latest round of TV games. Southampton's clash at the Swanea.com Stadium is now scheduled to take place at 12:30 rather than the

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Driver charged over crash that killed pedestrian in her 90s

A Southampton man has been charged with causing the death of a woman in her 90s in a crash. It comes after a Mercedes Sprinter van and a pedestrian collided in Wooland Gardens, Wyke Regis, at 12.49pm on Tuesday, May 2. Emergency services attended

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Every word Martin said on Watford, Stephens and chasing the top two

EVERY word Saints boss Russell Martin said ahead of his side travelling to Watford on Saturday. Are there any injury updates on Jack Stephens and Will Smallbone? Will (Smallbone) is back in the squad as hoped and planned. Obviously, there

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Police dig up 'items' in garden during search for missing mum

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Red Funnel announces cuts to Red Jet late-night crossings

Red Funnel has announced cuts to its Red Jet late-night crossings between Southampton and the Isle of Wight due to falling demand from passengers. From January, the last high-speed passenger service of the day will leave 40 minutes earlier.

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Stephens set to make squad to face Watford for first time since August

SAINTS captain Jack Stephens is set to be named in the squad to face Watford, manager Russell Martin has confirmed. The 29 year old has not featured for Saints since a calf injury in the 2-1 win over QPR in August, weeks after being named skipper

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'Toughest game we've had in a while' - Martin on facing in-form Watford

MANAGER Russell Martin described Saints game against Watford on Saturday as the "toughest game we have had for a while." Saints travel to Vicarage Road tomorrow to face a Watford side who have lost just one of their last nine league games.

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'Gamble hasn’t worked out' - Former Saint dubs Stewart's latest injury 'a huge blow'

FORMER Saint Carlton Palmer believes the "gamble" to sign Ross Stewart hasn't paid off after the Scot's latest injury blow. Stewart spent the first few months of his time at Southampton working his way back from an Achilles injury he suffered at

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Four Hampshire cricketers sign multi-year contracts ahead of 2024 season

TOBY Albert, Fletcha Middleton, Tom Prest and John Turner have all signed new multi-year deals with Hampshire Cricket Club. The rising stars, all of which are products of the club’s player pathway system, have extended their stays at the Ageas

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Sports journalism students Austria football fixture thwarted by snow

Two Southampton sports journalism students flew all the way to Austria to cover a game, only for it to be called off. Olly Howard and Lilly Arthur, third-year students at Solent University, were set to report on Red Bull Salzburg's game against

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Heroin and crack cocaine drug gang is taken down by police

A drug gang spreading crack cocaine and heroin in Southampton has been jailed for almost 20 years. Officers managed to bring down the Zee network, which had been a scourge in the Newtown area of the city from March 2022 to January 2023. More

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Residents of North Baddesley are raising money for a lollipop lady hit by a Ford van

Residents of North Baddesley are raising funds for a lollipop lady that attended hospital after being hit by a Ford Transit van. The lollipop lady, known as Gill, attended Southampton General with serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

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Who is eligible for a free TV Licence as price set to rise

The BBC licence fee will rise by £10.50 to £169.50 a year, the Culture Secretary has confirmed. The household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations, had been frozen at £159 and was set to rise in line with inflation next year

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Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 customers could be owed nearly £2k

Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 customers could soon receive a payout of nearly £2,000 as the mobile phone companies face claims of overcharging. The UK's four largest mobile phone network operators are facing a more than £3.2 billion class action claim

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Homeowners urged to do these 4 checks of their homes for winter

British homeowners have been urged to carry out these four checks of their homes as winter arrives.  With plummeting temperatures and months of wind and rain ahead, many of us will be ready and raring to hibernate until Spring arrives.  However

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NHS urges people to book their Covid-19 and flu vaccines

Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents have been urged to book seasonal Covid-19 and flu vaccinations, ahead of appointments closing next week.  The vaccinations are available until the 14th of December to people who are aged over 65, pregnant,

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Driver who killed motorcyclist, 17, in crash is banned from the roads

A driver who killed a teenage motorcyclist after pulling out of a junction has been banned from the roads. Christine Heynes, 61, was given a 12-month disqualification today after being found guilty of causing death by careless driving following

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E-fit released after burglar smashes through conservatory

Police have released an e-fit after a burglar smashed a conservatory door in Whiteley. But after breaking into the house on Lovage Road, the man was disturbed and left empty handed. Police are appealing for witnesses and have issued an e-fit

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Southampton links every Dr Who fan should know

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Dr Who, Donna Noble, companion to David Tennant's Tenth Doctor, made a triumphant return. Fans had been eagerly awaiting her comeback and were not disappointed by the outcome. The three special episodes

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Roadworks are ruining Christmas sales, say New Forest traders

Shopkeepers in a Hampshire village say their Christmas trade is being ruined by roadworks that are driving customers away. Businesses at Dibden Purlieu have seen their takings slump by as much as 40 per cent since work started on a three-month 

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Driver's horror as 'every bird in Southampton' poos on her car

A driver was in for a nasty surprise when she found her car plastered in bird poo. The Southampton resident parked her clean car at her workplace in Ocean Village shortly after midday. But upon her return to the vehicle more than eight hours

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Post Office set to move location next year

A move has been agreed to relocate Shirley Warren Post Office next year. Post Office has agreed to relocate to Thompsons in Warren Avenue, Southampton, where it will continue to be operated by the same postmaster. The date of the move is now

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Campaign to save A&E amid fears closure could hit Eastleigh

A Conservative parliamentary candidate for Eastleigh is fighting to stop the closure of Winchester Hospital's A&E and maternity services. It comes as the NHS announced that the A&E department in is set to be closed as part of a restructuring

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Haunting EP is singer songwriter's first work since losing her husband

It's a musical lesson in love and loss.  Singer songwriter Lucy Kitchen is to release her new live EP The Stabal Sessions next week, her first musical project since the loss of her husband Stephen to cancer last year.  Lucy, from Romsey, unveils

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The Hampshire country pub gearing up to serve 1,000 Christmas dinners

Staff at this country pub are gearing up for a busy Christmas when they will serve an estimated 1,000 Christmas dinners.  Festive preparations are well underway at The Duke on the Test in Romsey where bookings have soared to 70 per cent and Christmas

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Decision day set for Portswood Broadway plan

A decision on the controversial Portswood Broadway scheme is set to be made in January. The move comes just in time for Southampton City Council to retain £3m government funding for the project. On January 16, the city council’s cabinet will

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Pharmacy set to close next year as chain slashes stores

A Boots chemist in Woolston is set to close next year. Located on 9 Victoria Road, the chemist will no longer provide ‘pharmaceutical services’ – with Superdrug – situated on the same road – the nearest alternative for consumers. The closure

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Huge sum spent by Southampton NHS trust on temporary staff revealed

A Southampton NHS trust has spent millions on temporary staff, new figures have revealed. More than £17m has been forked out by University Hospital Southampton (UHS) between 2020 to 2022 on agency staff. But the trust, which runs Southampton

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'Good experience' - Saints defender Harwood-Bellis opens up on training with England

SAINTS defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis described training with England’s senior team last month as a “really good experience.” The 21 year old was pictured training with Gareth Southgate’s first team ahead of their 2024 European Championship qualifier

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Five things to do for festive family fun this weekend

Feeling festive? There's Christmas shows, Santa events and festive fun galore across Hampshire this weekend.  Here's our pick of five of the best things to do for all the family. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Mayflower Theatre...

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Roadworkers to wear body-worn cameras in bid to battle abuse

Roadworkers in Southampton are set to wear body-worn cameras after a rise in verbal and physical abuse from motorists. As reported, half of staff working for Balfour Beatty Living Places have received abuse in the last 12 months according to Southampton

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Take a look at the new Westquay sports bar specialising in duck street food

Kwackers Sports Bar has landed at Westquay - and here is a sneak peak at what it will look like ahead of the grand opening. Famous for its duck-orientated menu, the Southampton-based street food champion will open the sports bar to the public tonight

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Bid to increase size of hotly-contested 75-bed care home

A developer has put in a planning bid to enlarge a previously approved care home. Developer NL Care & Palace Capital (Signal) Ltd won approval last year for the proposed 75-bed care home in High Street, Fareham. The application involves knocking

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Pupils create their own eco-homes out of recycled rubbish

School children from Whiteley Primary School have created their own eco-friendly homes out of recycled rubbish. Staff at the school were approached by David Wilson Homes to see if its pupils would like to take on an environmentally friendly ‘building

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Campaign on track to delivering more than 1,500 gifts this Christmas

A campaign to make Christmas brighter for those in need is on track to deliver 1,500 gifts this year. The congregation at St Mary's Church in Southampton has raised more than £10,000 in a bid to save Christmas for those struggling to cope with

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Cunard announces plans for Queen Anne's maiden voyage

Cunard has announced a special British Isles Festival on Queen Anne to coincide with her maiden voyage around the British Isles. Queen Anne will depart Southampton on May 24, for her maiden sailing around Great Britain and Ireland in a one-of-a-kind

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Special needs school given fifth 'outstanding' rating by Ofsted

A Southampton school for children with special needs described by parents as a 'second home' has been given its fifth ‘outstanding’ rating by Ofsted. Rosewood Free School on Aldermoor Road in Southampton has been hailed by the regulator as a place

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Couple slam 'ridiculous' footbridge with only one disabled ramp

A fed-up couple have criticised a "ridiculous" bridge to nowhere for disabled people which has a ramp on one side but not the other. Josephine Mackenzie, who has steel rods in both legs, has to ditch her mobility scooter on the southern side of

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Neighbours react to police flat search in missing mum case

Northam neighbours who became caught up in a police search for a mother missing since 2019 have spoken out. Police have been searching a flat in Parsonage Road as part of their investigation into the disappearance of Joanne Sheen from Southampton

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Plans to turn one bungalow into five houses worry neighbours

Horton Heath residents have shared their concerns for plans to build five new homes on land where one bungalow and a garden used to be. A planning application that has been submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council for the development on Botley Road