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Mara scores twice to see off Watford and set up Liverpool tie
SEKOU Mara scored twice as Saints sealed their progression to the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 win over Watford - to set up a tie with Premier League leaders Liverpool at Anfield. The hosts took the lead early in the second half when Mara
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Two boys spark rescue drama after getting stuck in 'bog'
Firefighters were called to Hythe Marina Village after two teenage boys became trapped in mud. Crews from three fire stations - Hardley, Fareham, and Redbridge, were called to Shamrock Way. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
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Boy, 13, missing for two days
Police in Southampton were searching for a 13-year-old boy who has been missing for two days. Officers said Charlie has not been seen since around 10pm on Sunday, February 4. Charlie was described as white, about 5ft 8in, slim, with medium
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M27 delays as roads plunged into chaos - live updates
6:34pm Lane 1 has now been cleared following the earlier incident and delays are said to be easing. #M27
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FA Cup - Saints progress against Watford - As it happened
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More than 250 homes planned for countryside near Romsey
A developer has applied to build 270 homes on the outskirts of Romsey, despite the land not being earmarked for housing in the local plan. Gladmans wants to develop the land in Halterworth Lane. The application includes the potential future
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Man 'panicked' after fatal stabbing in robbery at 'wrong flat'
A man on trial accused of murdering a Southampton resident after a gang went to the 'wrong flat' in a robbery has said the plan was for "no one to get hurt". Jurors heard from Keiran Claffey, 29, who is one of five men who deny the murder of Mark
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Shoreline shown off in hit BBC TV drama
Did you recognise Southampton in Monday night’s episode of Silent Witness? Titled ‘Death By a Thousand Hits – Part 1’ Monday night’s episode of the BBC drama saw a Burmese man found dead on a deserted beach, leaving a team of forensic pathologists
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Man jailed for hit and run crash that killed 75-year-old woman
A man has been jailed for a hit-and-run crash that killed a woman. Driver Lewis Griffiths Bungard, 26, crashed into a woman crossing a street while driving his Citroen C1. The driver did not stay at the scene and drove off from the crossing
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Romsey printer company extends sponsorship of Winchester Rugby Club
A ROMSEY-based office supply company has extended its sponsorship of Winchester Rugby Club. Allied Office Machines has been supporting the club since 2003 by donating multifunctional printers to help complete administrative tasks. Steve Drayson
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Volunteer fair celebrates a successful second year in Test Valley town
THE second annual volunteer fair brought hundreds of eager volunteers into Romsey looking for ways to help their communities. The fair at the Town Hall was organised by Romsey Town Council and Unity Online, and was attended by 24 organisations.
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Weather forecast for Southampton as snow expected in parts of UK
Snow is set to impact large areas of the UK this week, as cold air from the north moves across the nations, but will it impact Southampton? Parts of Scotland will get snow showers first from 3pm on Tuesday, February 6 to around midday on Wednesday
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after serious crash
A motorcyclist in his 60s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash. The victim, from Fareham, was riding a black motorbike when he collided with a red Honda Jazz in Portchester. Police are appealing for witnesses and
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Traffic warning issued over one-way system and FA Cup St Mary's game
Ongoing roadworks on a key city centre route coupled with tonight's Saints game at St Mary's could lead to delays across the city, the council has warned. Fans travelling to and from the stadium tonight should expect roads to be busier than usual
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'We must regroup' - Kendall determined to 'react' to Crystal Palace defeat
MIDFIELDER Lucia Kendall admitted the 2-1 defeat to Championship rivals Crystal Palace was "disappointing" but insists Saints are determined to respond. First-half goals from Isibeal Atkinson and Elise Hughes put the visitors in control at St Mary's
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Public consultation starts on Test Valley's latest local plan
TEST Valley Borough Council's new draft local plan will go out to public consultation for eight weeks. The local plan sets out the policies and principles that will guide development across the borough over the next 15 years. It covers the
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Controversial Traveller site approved despite residents' threat of legal action
Controversial plans for a Traveller site in East Wellow have been permitted, despite residents threatening legal action. The scheme in Embley Lane was originally presented to Test Valley Borough Council's southern area planning committee in June
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Hampshire care home raises more than £500 for community charity
A ROMSEY care home recently raised more than £500 for a community charity. Abbotswood Court Care Home handed over a £561 cheque to Romsey Good Neighbours in recognition of their work. For the third year, funds were raised by the Santa's Grotto
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How cold does it have to be to snow in the UK? (It's not as cold as you think)
Do you love or hate snow? It can turn our towns and villages into a real-life winter wonderland during winter but it can also cause a lot of travel disruption. Throughout the colder months of the year, there is more chance than ever when it comes
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'Manipulative' sex offender tried to meet 'girl' in Sainsbury's car park
A "manipulative" sex offender sent sexual messages to what he believed to be a 12-year-old - claiming he was her boyfriend and asking her to meet him in a supermarket car park. Manoj Kumar, 26, told the fictional girl she was ‘cute’, ‘sweet’ and
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Man arrested for shining a laser at a police helicopter during car search
A man shining a laser through a window at a police helicopter interrupted a search for a driver. Last night, the National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter from Bournemouth was sent to Southampton to help find a vehicle which had failed to stop
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What work will King Charles III be doing while he is treated for cancer?
Buckingham Palace has shared that King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments. The King's cancer diagnosis comes following his recent hospital visit for an enlarged prostate, although
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I'm a GP: Here are 5 symptoms that you have an unhealthy gut
A GP has shared five symptoms of an unhealthy gut that you need to be on the lookout for and how to fix them. There are trillions of tiny microbes within your gut that make up a complex and incredibly important internal ecosystem known as the
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Who is King Charles's medical team as he undergoes cancer treatment?
As King Charles III faces regular cancer treatments after being diagnosed with a form of cancer, a team of medical professionals have been appointed to the monarch. The news was confirmed by Buckingham Palace, sharing that the King would postpone
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All you need to know for M3 London-bound full closure including diversion routes
The M3 London-bound is set to experience a full closure over the weekend, so if you're heading up that way from Southampton you'll need to be aware of a few details including diversion routes. Motorists travelling that way from Southampton and
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New Asda convenience store to open very soon
A new Asda convenience store is set to open its doors in Fareham during the middle of this month. The supermarket chain has confirmed a new branch of its Asda Express store will open in the town as part of an expansion across the country.
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Romans to retail - the ever-evolving town of Eastleigh
The history of Eastleigh, Hampshire, is a fascinating tale of transformation, from humble beginnings to a bustling railway town and beyond. Nestled between Southampton and Winchester, Eastleigh's story is intricately woven with the threads of industry
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Medical team running 1,000km each to help fund their cancer research
They're used to running medical trials to find the best new ways to treat and detect cancer but now 14 researchers at the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit are each running 1000km throughout 2024, to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Seeing first-hand
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Student has three parked cars written off in two years on nightmare road
A Southampton student has told of her horror after having her third car written off while parked on a nightmare road. Amy Watson, 21, was in tears when she found out her third car in two years had been wrecked outside her home in Spring Road.
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'What happens when Saints are playing?' - Gridlock fears as ring road becomes one way
Major roadworks which have made a ring road near Southampton city centre one-way only could bring the area to a standstill, a trader has warned. Lawrence Hargreaves says works on Cumberland Place, which started yesterday, have led to "total chaos
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Blaze rips through rubbish dumped outside Southampton house
A blaze which ripped through a pile of fly-tipped rubbish outside a house in Northam is being treated as suspicious. Firefighters rushed to Augustine Road at around 11pm on Sunday night to tackle the blaze in a front garden. The fire involved
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Hotly-tipped bands in great gig for Independent Music Venue Week
Some of the most exciting up and coming bands from around the country and closer to home appeared in Southampton as part of Independent Music Venue Week. Headliners The Clause were joined by Liverpool’s The Kairos, Manchester’s Dirty Blondes and
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Wanted man found halfway across the country after high street assault
A man wanted for a serious attack in Eastleigh town centre has been found halfway across the country. Reece Michael Binks was wanted on a court warrant for inflicting grievous bodily harm on a person in Eastleigh High Street on September 23, 2022
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'Exciting' Saints defender now training full-time with first team - a 'challenge' set
SAINTS defender Nico Lawrence is training full-time with the first team - and manager Russell Martin has challenged him to be ready. The 21 year old was recalled from his loan spell at League Two Colchester United in January after discussions
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New pictures show multi-storey car park being demolished
The demolition of a Fareham town centre car park is well underway with work progressing ahead of schedule. The Osborn Road multi-storey was closed in January and is now being torn down to make way for a new surface level car park for the Fareham
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'We're not done yet' - Academy director Goldie hints at making more new signings
SAINTS academy director Andy Goldie hinted at further new signings as he assessed more than six months under new leadership. Director of football Jason Wilcox hired Swansea City's Goldie to start work as Matt Hale's replacement at the start of
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Saints predicted team featuring one youngster in FA Cup replay against Watford
ASSISTANT boss Matt Gill admitted there will again be changes when Saints host Watford in the FA Cup fourth round replay tonight. Manager Russell Martin switched nine of his league team for the 1-1 draw at Vicarage Road last month. An Anfield
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Doctor killed outside hospital in crash as coroner criticises lack of lighting
A coroner has criticised the lack of lighting outside a hospital where a doctor was killed after leaving work. Consultant psychiatrist Guy Powell, who walked with a stick, was crossing an unlit section of the A326 Marchwood Bypass when he was hit
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Police crush e-scooters as part of anti-social behaviour crackdown
Police in Hampshire have shared a video of e-scooters and e-motorcycles being crushed as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour. In the footage, Inspector Andy Tester explains vehicles found to have been used for offending will be destroyed
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Top chef, with two previous Michelin stars, to lead New Forest hotel kitchen
He's the acclaimed chef who has won Michelin stars at two previous restaurants and he's heading back to Hampshire. Matthew Tomkinson is to take over at Stanwell House's Samphire Restaurant in Lymington. Boasting two decades experience in
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Father of five left motorcyclist with bleed on brain after wrong turn
A father of five left a motorcyclist with a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain after pulling out of a junction in an "act of stupidity". Kevin Whitfield, 42, was driving a Volkswagen on Romsey Road, Southampton, when he took a wrong turn
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Woman charged over New Forest thefts in high-end supermarkets
A woman has been charged over the theft of a handbag and purses at two high-end supermarkets. Bernadette Christina Whelan, 48, of Dorset Road, Christchurch, has been charged with two counts of theft from the person of another. It follows a
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Lively ceilidh event a sold out success which raised thousands for charity
A lively Ceilidh saw more than 150 guests dance the night away - and raise thousands of pounds for charity. The event, in aid of Alzheimer's Research UK (ARUK), paid homage to Scottish traditions including piping in the haggis, Robbie Burns poems