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Hundreds dress up for Totton Great Santa Run 2023
People from across Southampton put on their best Saint Nicholas costumes for this year’s Santa Run. The annual festive run aims to fundraise for Fifth Testwood Scouts in Totton and saw hundreds of people take part on Sunday. For those not keen
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Owners' £500 appeal to find missing German Shepherd goes viral on Facebook
The owners of a missing German Shepherd have been overwhelmed by the support they have received online since going viral on Facebook. People from around the country have shared Anna Hillier and Shane Briggs' appeal to find Sasha, who escaped from
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New Forest man died in moped crash while travelling in Asia
A New Forest man died in a moped crash while travelling through Asia, an inquest has heard. Benjamin Hugh Mosley was travelling in the Khamkeuth district of Laos on a moped when he was killed in a crash on November 11. The 23-year-old insurance
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Young man arrested after attempted serious attack in city centre
A man has been arrested for an attempted serious attack while police patrolled Southampton city centre. The arrest took place on Thursday, according to officers from the City Centre Unit, who provided an update on Facebook. The arrested person
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Police tell Shirley beggar his behaviour is 'not welcome'
Police have told a beggar in Shirley precinct that his behaviour is 'not welcome' as part of their daily patrols. In an update by the Millbrook & Redbridge Neighbourhoods Policing Team on Facebook on Saturday, they said that the man was seen begging
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Former pub landlord accused of sex assaults is now living in Southampton
A former pub landlord who is accused of sexual assaults is now living in Southampton. Jason Colbourne, 55, who ran The Cricketers Inn at Easton Lane, Easton - near Winchester - was arrested on October 4 over alleged offences involving four females
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Purfield heads winner as Saints beat Portsmouth in FA Cup derby
JEMMA Purfield scored a second half header as Saints Women beat Portsmouth 2-1 at Westleigh Park to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup. The visitors took the lead when an Ella Morris cross was put into her own net by Jazmin Younger.
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Eastleigh knocked out of FA Trophy despite two-goal lead in Hampshire derby
EASTLEIGH were knocked out of the FA Trophy after suffering a penalty shoot-out defeat to Aldershot at the Silverlake Stadium. The Hampshire derby finished 2-2 after regulation time despite the Spitfires taking a two-goal lead, with Aldershot 3
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Saints reportedly looking into January loan offer for Leeds United defender
SAINTS are reportedly looking into making a January loan offer for Leeds United defender Charlie Cresswell. England youth international Cresswell, 21, has not featured for the Elland Road side since the start of October, making just one Championship
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'Wasn't his day' - Martin explains decision to substitute Alcaraz at half-time
SAINTS manager Russell Martin backs Charly Alcaraz to have "plenty of days" as he explained his decision to hook the Argentine at Watford. The boss substituted Alcaraz, 21, at half-time of the eventual 1-1 draw at Vicarage Road on Saturday, with
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Martin: 'I wanted nine points from the three games, we can't have too many slip-ups'
MANAGER Russell Martin admitted he will be happy if Saints win their next two matches despite drawing with Watford but conceded: "We can't have too many slip-ups." The St Mary's outfit were limited to a 1-1 draw at Watford thanks to Rhys Healey's
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'Unsafe' Southampton pub's shock closure - just weeks after it reopened
A historic Southampton pub has announced it will be closing down, just four months after it reopened. In a shock twist, the Juniper Berry pub in Castle Square said it would cease trading from today (Sunday, 10 December), as the building was 'unsafe
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Final campmate leaves I'm A Celebrity ahead of the 2023 final
The 2023 series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! is due to end very soon and, in tonight’s (December 9) episode, the seventh celebrity was voted off the show. Campmates are being voted out of the jungle by the public ahead of the final which
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See the Strictly Come Dancing scores and leaderboard for semi-final week
The remaining celebrity contestants on Strictly Come Dancing performed again tonight (December 9) and the results are in. This week was the semi-final of the dancing competition and the celebrities attempted to secure their place in the final.
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Dog dies after being hit by car on the M27
6:25pm Sasha's owners are offering £500 for any information that helps them find her. Find out more here.
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Romsey business named as second best family campsite in the South East for 2023
A Romsey business has been recognised at the Camping & Glamping Awards 2023, being named the second-best family campsite in the South East of England. Gambledown Farm was runner-up in South East regional category, only behind Ninham Country Holidays
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Southampton among most expensive cities to live alone in the UK
Southampton has been revealed as one of the most expensive cities to live alone in the UK, according to new research. It manages to be cheaper than some of the more obvious culprits such as London and Edinburgh, but it still places in eighth place
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Centenary death of Florence Suckling, devotee for humanity to animals
When Partridge and Company re-printed Charlotte Elizabeth Tonna’s book ‘Kindness to Animals’ in 1876, they dedicated the edition to Florence Horatia Suckling of Highwood House, Romsey. She was within weeks of marrying her cousin, Thomas Suckling.
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The riverside pub with bargain family meals and Christmas gift donation station
It's the riverside pub with bargain family meals which is trying to make a difference this Christmas. Neighbours and visitors to The Fleming Arms in Wide Lane, Swaythling are being encouraged to head to their local and donate unwanted toys to
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Three in five adults in Hampshire are overweight or obese
New data shows that more than three in five adults in Hampshire are overweight, obese or severely obese. The report also shows that nearly one in five children between the ages of 10 and 11 are also in those categories. That comes as Hampshire
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Diabetic mum 'feels sick' looking at old photos after losing five stone
A Southampton mum with type one diabetes "feels sick" looking at old photos after losing more than five stone. Teaching assistant, Emma Trayhorn, 43, has gone from 19st, 9.5lbs to 14st, 0.5lbs in less than two years. By losing weight she has
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Fly-tipping finally removed from outside pub after two-year struggle
Fly-tipping dumped and left outside a Shirley pub for two years has finally been removed. The removal of the rubbish outside the Shield and Dagger comes after George Percival called for it to be sorted. The issue had been cause for concern
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Archery club has new temporary home after months of searching
A TEST Valley archery club has found a new temporary home after it was threatened with closure. Romsey Archers had been shooting at Longacre Farm, in Sandy Lane, Abbotswood, until they were told they needed to find a new home in May. After
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The amount of rough sleepers in Southampton has tripled in a year
The number of rough sleepers in Southampton has trebled in a year, according to one way the council measures homelessness. The finding, which compares the 2021 figure of nine and the 2022 figure of 27, has come out of a report for Southampton City
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Pre-school 'really proud' to receive second 'Outstanding' Ofsted
A Southampton pre-school is celebrating achieving its second 'Outstanding' Ofsted following its most recent inspection. Little Berries pre-school was last inspected in 2017 when it was awarded Ofsted's highest rating. Despite the impact of
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Best five pizza restaurants to go to in Southampton according to TripAdvisor
Pizza is a dish that remains ever-popular, whether that be in a restaurant, from a takeaway or just frozen from a supermarket. Sometimes staying at home and cooking gets boring and a trip out can be just what you need. Whether it’s the messy
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Huge pothole damages car tyre - for the third time in year
A motorist has damaged his car for a third time this year after driving over a pothole in Ringwood. Mr Ollington, 43, was driving his children to Burley Primary School on Friday morning in Burley Street when he had to pull over due to the damage
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Man attacked by 'fearless king of rats' while on crutches
"It was surely king of the rats." These are the words of a Romsey man who was attacked by a 'fearless' rodent while walking on crutches. Richard Baker, 45, of Northlands Road, was walking on Botley Road when he encountered it. Mr Baker
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Woman whose mum died in crash after aunt's funeral could become Miss England
A woman who lost her mum in a tragic car crash on the way home from her aunt's funeral is hoping to maker her proud in a national beauty pageant. Alice Cutler is competing in Miss England 2024 in memory of her mum Tereasa Cutler. Tereasa, 49
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In the dock: 8 cases heard at a Southampton court
Cases heard at Southampton Magistrates Court: LEE WOOKEY, 46, of Farringford Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drug driving at Basingstoke on February 24 2023. Banned from driving for 24 months, fined £100 with £85 costs and £40 victim services
