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Aribo's Nigeria to face Ivory Coast in AFCON final
SAINTS midfielder Joe Aribo's Nigeria are through to the Africa Cup of Nations final after beating South Africa on penalties. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero for the Super Eagles in the shootout - saving two of South Africa's efforts -
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Gosport issued Met Office 'heavy rain' warning
Gosport has been issued a yellow weather warning by the Met Office for "heavy rain" which is likely to bring "some disruption". The weather warning will last from 2am on Thursday, February 8 to around 6am on Friday, February 9. Nearly all of
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Asda workers to walk out for 48 hours as talks collapse
Workers at an Asda superstore in Hampshire are set to start a historic 48-hour walkout later this week. More than 100 GMB members working at the Gosport branch on Dock Road will be going on strike from midnight on Friday until 11.59pm on Saturday
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Palestine protesters hold rally outside defence firm factory
Protesters gathered outside a Southampton defence firm today to stand against the killing of children in Gaza. Around 15 members of pro-Palestine group, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, stood outside the front gates of Leonardo's factory in Millbrook
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Saints forward nominated for January PFA player of the month
SAINTS forward Adam Armstrong is one of six players nominated for January's PFA player of the month award. Last month saw Armstrong hit two goals and provide two assists in four games across the league and FA Cup. The 26 year old has struck
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Saints 3-0 FA Cup win over Watford - in pictures
SAINTS beat Watford 3-0 on Tuesday evening to set up a fifth round FA Cup tie against Liverpool. A brace from Sekou Mara and a goal from Che Adams ensured that Russell Martin's side extended their unbeaten run to 24 games. All pictures are
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Dibling, Meghoma and Amo-Ameyaw are great youngsters - now we have to let them grow
TUESDAY'S FA Cup win over Watford served as the clearest proof this season that Southampton's future is in good hands. Russell Martin named a starting line up which included four players 21 and under, while a further three came on from the bench
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Plumber goes viral as video shows him trying to catch escaped cat
A plumber has gone viral after posting a video of him accidentally letting a cat out of a house. Scott Mckendry, from Winchester, shared the video on Facebook on February 3. The two-minute clip, recorded by a Ring doorbell camera, shows Scott
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Explained: Why bins have gone uncollected for weeks
Binmen in Southampton are now required to work until the end of their shifts meaning they're no longer allowed to leave early if they have finished their rounds. The new arrangement between the council and trade unions has sparked bin collection
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Spacey-Cale insists Saints are focused on the league ahead of hosting Man United
WOMEN'S boss Marieanne Spacey-Cale insisted that Southampton's focus is on their league game against Birmingham ahead of hosting Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday. Saints fell to a 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace last weekend which saw
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Rishi Sunak makes trans joke on day Brianna Ghey’s mother came to PMQs
Rishi Sunak has been slammed for mocking Sir Keir Starmer’s stance on “defining a woman” whilst the mother of murdered transgender teenager Brianna Ghey was watching from the gallery at PMQs today. The Labour leader condemned the Prime Minister
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Rare coin spotted in Oxfam expected to sell for more than £7,000
An ultra rare coin found in Oxfam is expected to sell for thousands of pounds at auction next week. The rare Australian coin was spotted in a London branch of Oxfam by volunteer John Turner. Originally worth 15p when it was minted in the 19th
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Weather forecast for Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh? Parts of Scotland will get snow showers until around midday on Wednesday, February 7. After that, parts
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Cathedral choir wins a Grammy for Star Wars video game soundtrack
The Winchester Cathedral choir has won a Grammy for the soundtrack to a Star Wars video game. Stephen Barton (composer and former chorister), Gordy Haab and the choristers won Best Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media for Star
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'Expect disruption' - Southampton issued Met Office 'heavy rain' warning
Southampton has been issued a yellow weather warning by the Met Office for "heavy rain" which is likely to bring "some disruption". The weather warning will last from 2am on Thursday, February 8 to around 6am on Friday, February 9. Nearly all
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Weather forecast for Gosport 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 Gosport? Parts of Scotland will get snow showers until around midday on Wednesday, February 7. After that, parts
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See diversion routes available as M3 set to close northbound this weekend
Drivers are being advised to plan ahead as the M3 is set to close northbound this weekend. National Highways has said motorists should leave extra time for their journeys as closures begin on Friday. The M3 London-bound will be fully closed
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Weather forecast for Fareham 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 Fareham? Parts of Scotland will get snow showers first from 3pm on Tuesday, February 6 to around midday on Wednesday,
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Hampshire Hawks Announce Naveen-ul-Haq signing
HAMPSHIRE Hawks have announced the signing of Afghanistan international Naveen-ul-Haq for their final six Vitality Blast group matches. The 24 year old will also be available for the knockout stages in September, should the Hawks advance. Naveen
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First look at David Attenborough's new documentary Secret World Of Sound
A first look at the latest Sir David Attenborough TV series has been released in what's set to be a groundbreaking show. The new show, Secret World Of Sound will look at the ways animals use sound to communicate, thrive and survive in the natural
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'Important' £59 contents or building insurance warning sent to UK households
According to experts, there has been a staggering 19 per cent jump in the average paid for building and contents insurance. As parts of the UK were battered by storms, the average policy has been hiked by an eye-watering £59 annually in the fourth
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Nestle reveals return of fan favourite and launch of new limited-edition chocolate
Nestle has revealed the release of two KitKat chocolate bars in the UK, one of which is brand new. The confectionary company is known for chocolate products including KitKat, Aero, Smarties, Quality Street and Milkybar. Chocolate lovers have
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Cost of retirement up £8000 a year amid 'enormous pressure' on households
The annual cost of a 'moderate' retirement is up £8000 as experts predict grandparents will need to continue supporting other family members. The Pension and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) revealed that the income required for a moderate lifestyle
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6 'warning signs' that you have dust mites in your bed
Brits are being warned of six 'tell-tale' signs they have dust mites in their beds. About a quarter of a millimetre long, the tiny insects live close to humans and feed on the dead skin cells we shed. Since they prefer warm and humid conditions
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Loading the tumble dryer? Keep these 5 'surprising' items away from it
A team of appliance experts have revealed five items that should never touch your tumble dryer. Households with tumble dryers will know how expensive the appliances are to buy - never mind run. On average, they cost between £300- £600 to purchase
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This is what you should do if you think your energy bill is wrong
An energy expert has shared what you should do if you think that your energy bill is wrong. Energy bills are a source of worry for many of us at the moment as we grapple with rising bills and the continued high cost of living. However if you've
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Heavy traffic causing delays eastbound on the M27
9:35am National Highways is reporting: "There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic."
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Eastleigh boss Hill left frustrated with referee in late draw at Gateshead
EASTLEIGH manager Richard Hill hit out at the referee's performance as a late penalty stung Eastleigh in a 1-1 draw at Gateshead on Tuesday evening. Gateshead midfielder Luke Hannant scored a penalty deep into added time to salvage a point for
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What Martin said about Saints facing Liverpool in FA Cup fifth round
MANAGER Russell Martin insisted Saints can not think about their FA Cup tie against Liverpool later this month due to the Championship's hectic schedule. Southampton beat Watford 3-0 in a fourth round replay at St Mary's on Tuesday evening to set
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Saints player ratings as Mara proved he can be match winner against Watford
SAINTS forward Sekou Mara’s quickfire second-half double in the 3-0 FA Cup replay victory over Watford booked a fifth-round trip to Liverpool. The Frenchman grabbed two goals in six minutes before fellow striker Che Adams put the game beyond doubt
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Were you there when King Charles came to your neighbourhood?
Following the announcement of the King’s cancer diagnosis and cancellation of upcoming royal engagements, the Echo looks back at some of the times the Prince visited the area. Prince Charles was about to officially open the Broadlands home of his
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Pay off for Hampshire charity after major investment in IT
Major investment in IT by a Hampshire charity has paid off. With headquarters in Curdridge, near Botley, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HIWWT) has eight offices across its patch and employs 134 people, 86 full-time. Over the past
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Council leader addresses fly-tipping fears as 12 tips could close
The county council leader has spoken out to curb fears of fly-tipping – as his administration considers shutting 12 tips to save money. Hampshire County Council needs to find savings to plug a £132 million budget shortfall by April 2025. As
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Plan to build 'dominating' garden wall rejected for second time
Plans to replace "untidy" conifer bushes with a garden wall have been thrown out for the second time. Rebecca Farmery appealed after an application relating to a property in Hemming Close, Totton, was rejected by New Forest District Council in
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Ambitious petition submitted to city council to turn Toys R Us site into a theme park
A petition has been submitted to Southampton City Council calling on the authority to convert the Toys R Us site into a theme park. In 2018 the national toy chain announced it would close all 100 of its stores across the country – including its
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'I wanted a hat-trick' - Mara 'enjoying' playing for winning Saints
FORWARD Sekou Mara admitted he is brimming with confidence after his brace helped Saints set up a fifth round FA Cup tie against Liverpool. The French forward scored twice in six minutes before Che Adams put the replay against Watford beyond doubt
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Saints fans can subscribe to the Daily Echo for just £5 for 5 months in flash sale
SAINTS fans who want to subscribe to the Daily Echo can enjoy an exclusive offer of £5 for 5 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online,
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Mum helps create Government child cancer taskforce in daughter's memory
A Stubbington mum's tireless campaigning following the death of her daughter has led to the creation of a Government taskforce to tackle child cancer. In September 2020, Charlotte Fairall’s daughter Sophie was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a
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Daily Echo readers can subscribe for just £5 for 5 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Daily Echo can enjoy an exclusive offer of £5 for 5 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Best performing schools in Hampshire revealed – Is your child’s listed?
Which schools in Hampshire are performing best according to the government? The first primary school performance data since the Covid-19 pandemic has been released by the Department for Education. The figures show how well pupils performed
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Fourteen schools in Southampton cannot balance their books
New data has revealed that 14 schools in Southampton are facing a deficit of £3.7 million by the end of the financial year. But Southampton City Council (SCC) cabinet papers showed that as of December 31, the 14 schools’ deficit forecast of £3.7
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Council tax in Hampshire could rise by 5 per cent amid budget woes
Households across Hampshire could see their council tax rise by almost five per cent from April as the county council wants to raise an extra £39 million. The total £836 million expected council tax income for 2024/25 will represent 72.1 per cent
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'It's been 3 weeks since binmen did our road' - Anger as system change leads to chaos
Southampton residents have told of their fury after waiting three weeks for their bins to be collected. Southampton City Council has apologised for the disruption and said the recent collection chaos has been caused by a change in the way binmen
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UK-first surgery with smart glasses takes place at Hampshire hospital
A UK-first surgical procedure with 'smart glasses' technology has been carried out at a Hampshire hospital, paving the way for educating the next generation of surgeons. Leading consultant surgeon, Professor Bhaskar Somani, at Nuffield Health
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Trans Pride Southampton to mark anniversary of Brianna Ghey’s murder
Trans Pride Southampton are to mark the first anniversary of Brianna Ghey’s murder. On February 11, 2023, 16-year-old transgender girl Brianna died after being stabbed in Culcheth Linear Park, near Warrington. Two 15-year-olds – Scarlett Jenkinson
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County council might sell buildings to plug a budget shortfall
Hampshire County Council could sell more of its buildings to reduce costs and raise money to plug a budget shortfall, it has been revealed. This move aligns with the recent plans currently under review by the Government. Proposals from Michael
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Student is making a cancer vaccine to help both of his parents
A University of Southampton student whose parents have both had cancer is trying to make a vaccine to help them - and millions of others. PhD student James Christian is working to develop a vaccine that will boost the immune system to track down
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Step inside this 'perfect' house on sale in village near Romsey
A characterful and spacious detached home in West Wellow is on the market. The sale of the property, on Maury’s End, is being managed by estate agent Henshaw Fox. A characterful and spacious detached home in a wonderful setting, the property
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'It's my job' - Martin pleased with Saints reaction in second half against Watford
SAINTS manager Russell Martin was pleased with how his side reacted to a poor first half against Watford to win 3-0 on Tuesday evening. Saints extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 24 matches and set up a fifth round FA Cup tie at