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Gill 'gutted' new signing Brooks cannot be involved in 'ideal' FA Cup replay
SAINTS assistant Matt Gill admitted he is "gutted" David Brooks cannot play in an "ideal" game for the new signing. The Welsh international, on loan from AFC Bournemouth, made his club debut as a late substitute in Saturday's 2-0 win at Rotherham
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Council apologises for bin collection chaos
Southampton City Council has apologised to angry residents as a change to binmen's 'working practices' led to rubbish piling up across the city. Many Southampton residents were left with their bins full of waste for over a week - sparking widespread
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Heavy delays out of Southampton due to SSEN road works
6:49pm On Sunday, heavy traffic was also seen on Bittern Road West after a power outage caused the traffic lights to stop
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Live updates as King Charles diagnosed with form of cancer
7:12pm The leader of Southampton City Council has wished the King well after learning of his diagnosis. Councillor
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public duties he “remains wholly positive
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Saints confirm return of Surman and new under-21s coach in academy changes
SAINTS have confirmed the return of former player Andrew Surman as under-18s assistant coach, in several academy changes. Surman made nearly 150 appearances for Saints and comes back to the club for the first time since his departure in 2009 to
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Man accused of stealing nearly £1,200 of goods in Co-op shoplifting spree
A man is due in court accused of stealing nearly £1,200 of goods during a shoplifting spree. Andrew Brady, 42, is charged with nine thefts in connection after incidents at Co-op in Lee-on-the-Solent and Gosport between New Years Eve and Friday
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New partnership created to help enhance cricket at junior-level
THE Hampshire Cricket board and Serious Cricket have teamed up in an attempt to enhance the game at the junior level. The Serious Cricket Junior Championships (SCHJC) has been designed to help make cricket more inclusive in the county. The
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Police will now crush e-scooters and e-motorcycles being used anti-socially
Police in Hampshire have vowed to crush e-scooters and e-motorcycles as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour. Hampshire Constabulary has launched Operation Crush which will give officers the power to start crushing the electric vehicles
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Six SUVs stolen as keyless car thefts more than treble across Hampshire
Keyless car thefts have more than trebled in Hampshire, with six SUVs stolen from Eastleigh and Hedge End in less than three months. Police have issued a warning to motorists following a spate of thefts between November and January. Range Rovers
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New Forest village hit by spree of overnight thefts
A bicycle, cash, keys and a coat have been stolen during a spree of overnight thefts in the New Forest. Police say four thefts took place around Sway overnight between January 31 and February 1. A red Cyclo Cross bicycle was stolen from outside
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Spacey-Cale admits 'frustrating' start contributed to Crystal Palace loss
SAINTS Women's boss Marieanne Spacey-Cale insisted a “frustrating” first half was partly to blame for Sunday’s 2-1 defeat against promotion rivals Crystal Palace. The hosts were second-best during the opening 45 minutes and went in at the break
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Every word assistant Gill said on Watford squad and why his dad wants Liverpool test
EVERY word Saints assistant Matt Gill said ahead of hosting Watford in an FA Cup replay to face Liverpool in the fifth round. What have you learned from the two 1-1 draws with Watford already this season? MG: We learn lots from every game.
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How to watch, stream or follow Saints vs Watford FA Cup replay
SAINTS return to FA Cup action on Tuesday evening with a fourth round replay against fellow Championship side Watford. Stuart Armstrong scored a late leveller at Vicarage Road on Sunday, January 28th to secure a 1-1 draw and set up a home replay
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Thug jailed for repeatedly kicking man in the face in attack outside pub
A Southampton thug has been jailed for kicking a man in the face outside a Shirley pub in a drunken rage. Lewis Wilkinson, 35, of Derby Road, was outside the Osborne Inn pub on Shirley Road just before Christmas on Sunday, 17 December last year
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Saints assistant Gill expecting 'changes' for FA Cup replay against Watford
SAINTS assistant manager Matt Gill admitted there "will more than likely be changes" for Tuesday's FA Cup fourth round replay against Watford. The likes of Joe Lumley, Jayden Meghoma, and Tyler Dibling all started the initial tie, and with a busy
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Royal Mint creates new 50p coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI
The Royal Mint has launched a brand new 50p commemorative coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). All 238 RNLI Lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland will be presented with their own commemorative 50p coin
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Kate Garraway speaks on GMB for the first time since Derek Draper's death
Kate Garraway has spoken for the first time following the death of her husband Derek Draper. The former lobbyist and political adviser died on January 3 after suffering long-lasting symptoms from coronavirus. Mr Draper fell seriously ill with
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Tributes paid to man dubbed 'Mr Romsey' after sudden death
Tributes have been paid to a man dubbed 'Mr Romsey' after he died suddenly. Mark Edgerley was involved in many groups in Romsey, as well as being the town centre manager for a number of years and the chairman of the Romsey Forum. He was also
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New car park, buildings and EV chargers permitted for Hampshire business park
New car parking spaces and two buildings can be built at a Hampshire business park after plans were permitted. Forth Engineering's scheme is to have 11 new spaces, the office buildings and five electric vehicle chargers at Sleepy Hollow Business
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Home care company launches singing group for dementia sufferers
A HOME care company has launched a singing group for people living with dementia, as well as their carers. Home Instead Salisbury and Romsey launched the group alongside ROMDAG (Romsey Dementia Action Group), which runs weekly activities including
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Big names including Jessie J added to Isle of Wight Festival line-up
Jessie J, Natalie Imbruglia, The Pretenders, Johnny Marr, Feeder, S Club, and more have been added to the line-up for Isle of Wight Festival 2024. They join headliners The Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys and Green Day at the event, which runs from June
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When Itchen Bridge 'off-peak' charge for cars and vans will be scrapped from
Crossing the Itchen Bridge is about to get more expensive for motorists due to yet another toll increase coming into force at the weekend. The 80p 'off-peak' charge will be officially scrapped from Saturday, February 10 meaning drivers of cars
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Row erupts after man is told to 'clean up dog's wee'
POLICE are investigating an alleged spat between a staff member, council officers and dog walker after he was “shouted at” when his dog did a wee. Bournemouth resident Steve Schuurman, 56, was walking his dog on the Square when it stopped to take
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Traffic warning as roadworks begin on Southampton roads
Motorists are being told to plan their journeys as roadworks begin on Hinkler Road and Bitterne Road East today. Southampton City Council's highways team has warned motorists of closures as work starts on Hinkler Road between the junctions with
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Witness appeal after Peugeot driver seen mounting kerb and driving dangerously
Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorist was seen driving dangerously and mounting the pavement in a New Forest village. Police want to hear from anyone who saw the incident involving a Peugeot 107 around Southbourne Road in Pennington
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Audi left resting on top of BMW after crash on Southampton road
A shocking photograph shows the aftermath of a crash in Southampton which left one car resting on the bonnet of the other. Police rushed to Spring Road at 6.24pm yesterday evening after the crash between a white BMW and a grey Audi.
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New restrictions limit traffic outside school during peak times
A Southampton school has said it is pleased after new restrictions were brought in to limit the traffic that travels nearby during drop off and pick up times. Bassett Green Primary School has said children and their families will feel safer after
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Residents encouraged to check if they're eligible for £150 energy bill rebate
Fareham Borough Council is encouraging residents to check if they can benefit from a £150 rebate on their energy bills. The help is available to over three million households in the UK on low incomes, through a central government scheme, for those
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Stepfather burst into home wielding chainsaw after hearing daughter had been bullied
An "out of control" man burst into a Southampton home wielding a chainsaw after he heard his stepdaughter had been "bullied" by her housemates. Mark Hunter grabbed the weapon from the Skoda car he was in before bursting into the HMO on Granby
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Southampton to be hit by rain with yellow weather warning issued for parts of UK
Southampton is set to be hit by rain this week with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for parts of the UK. Southampton’s forecast for the week looks largely cloudy before rain threatens to dampen the end of the week. It comes
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'Complete player' - Bednarek's early verdict of new Saints teammate
SAINTS defender Jan Bednarek described new signing David Brooks as a "complete player" following his debut at Rotherham. Brooks was introduced on 74 minutes at the New York Stadium and helped Southampton secure a 2-0 win. The 26 year old joined
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City council forked out £100k to tackle rising bed bug cases in last two years
Southampton City Council has forked out more than £100k over the last two years to tackle a rising number of bed bug infestations. In total, £103,724 has been spent on clearing the critters between November 1, 2021, and November 1, 2023, when the
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Man who pleasured himself in front of window said he 'never intended anyone to see'
A man who pleasured himself in front of an upstairs window told a judge he ‘got lost in the moment’ and ‘never intended for anyone to see’. Scott Fernee, 20, was reported to police after he was caught performing the lewd act in front of the upstairs
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Shoplifter who stole more than £1,400 of stock during five-month spree avoids jail
A prolific shoplifter who stole more than £1,400 worth of food, alcohol and washing detergent has avoided jail. Keiron Slack-Travers, 27, stole items worth £1,494.90 in total during a five-month crime spree between August and December last year
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Southampton driver clocked at over 40mph on Bitterne Road West given points
A Southampton driver has been hit with points after they were caught at more than 40mph on Bitterne Road West. Stuart Gill, 61, was clocked at 44mph as he drove on the A3024 Bitterne Road West in January last year. He was driving a Ford when
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Warsash Merchant Navy cadets and staff moving to main University campus
Solent University’s Warsash Merchant Navy cadets are relocating to the university’s main campus in Southampton city centre. Starting in the spring, Solent will be starting a planned relocation of the Warsash Maritime School (WMS) from its St Mary
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In the dock: Telephone burglar and drug drivers among cases at Southampton court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... PIUS ABRAHAMS, 32, of St Catherines Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to drug driving on Kingsway. He was caught with THC in his blood - a component of cannabis. He was banned
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Works to get underway on £100k improvements at town play area
Works worth £100,000 will get underway this spring to transform a popular town play area. Fareham Borough Council has announced that improvements to Crossfell Walk play area will begin in spring 2024. The work is expected to cost £100,000 and
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MP backs rural stores after report highlights challenges of retail crime
A Hampshire MP has thrown her support behind rural convenience stores after a report found government assistance is needed to tackle retail crime. Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond has vowed to continue highlighting the challenge faced by rural shops
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Bid to turn war movie location into holiday let is 'only hope' of saving site
Plans to turn a disused RAF control tower into holiday accommodation are being hailed as the "only hope" of saving the historic building. The Landmark Trust is seeking consent to transform the nerve centre of the former RAF Ibsley, a New Forest