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Lanes blocked on M27 due to 'incident' - recap
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Road floods following Met Office rain warning
A road plagued by flooding for years has once again flooded - amid a rain warning. School Lane in Chandler's Ford has seen some flooding again after the recent wet weather the town has experienced. A yellow warning for rain has been issued
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'Every boy's dream' - young Saints forward signs first professional contract
YOUNG forward Nick Oyekunle said it is "every boy's dream" after signing his first professional contract at Southampton until 2026. The 17 year old penned scholarship terms in the summer and has enjoyed a productive first half of the 2023-24 season
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Visitor restrictions scrapped at Southampton hospital after infection spike
Visitors can return to Southampton’s main hospital after restrictions have been lifted. University Hospital Southampton (UHS) has resumed normal visiting arrangements following a previous rise in infection rates. These have come into force
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Council gives a big update on how they're going to sort out bin chaos
The leader of the city council has apologised for the bin collection fiasco and detailed their plan to fix the issue. Residents have expressed their fury after some went more than three weeks without a collection. In a statement, the council
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Full weekend closure of M3 cancelled – this is why
A full weekend closure of the M3 has been cancelled 24 hours before it was due to start. The carriageway closure of the motorway between junctions 4a to 3 was due to take place from Friday to Monday. But adverse weather conditions forecast
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Accident on M3 causes delays - Recap
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Blue cards to be introduced for football sin bins (How will this impact the game?)
A blue card is set to be trialled out in professional football very soon as part of testing surrounding sin bin options. Lawmakers from the International Football Association Board (Ifab) have signed off on the new card. It will see players
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Update on woman arrested over girl's balcony death
A woman arrested in relation to the tragic death of an eight-year-old girl has been released without further action. Minnie Rae Dunn died after falling from a balcony on Wingfield Street in Portsmouth. Police and paramedics rushed to the scene
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Saints U21 Premier League 2 game against Manchester United postponed
SAINTS Under-21s' home game against Manchester United in Premier League 2 has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Due to the recent adverse weather, the pitch at AFC Totton's Snows Stadium was deemed unplayable after a pitch inspection on
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Walkers releases 2 new 'banging' crisp flavours as discontinued product returns
Walkers has released two new flavours of crisps in the UK as part of its Sensations range. Walkers Crisps are responsible for a range of products including Quavers, Wotsits, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like
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Brits issued one-week Highway Code warning that could cost you £1,000
All UK motorists have been warned of a Highway Code rule that could result in a hefty fine ahead of Valentine's Day. Trust us, it'll certainly lower the mood. While many couples will have romantic plans for February 14, motorists are being reminded
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Kate Garraway 'in tears' during emotional return to GMB hosting duties
Kate Garraway issued an emotional message to viewers as she returned to hosting duties on ITV’s Good Morning Britain on Thursday. The presenter thanked viewers for the “incredible” love and support she has received following the death of her husband
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What happened to girl arrested after school attack?
A schoolgirl who was arrested after a fellow pupil suffered a serious head injury is still being investigated by police. A pupil was injured at Bay House School in Gomer Lane, Gosport, on Monday, November 6 last year following an assault. She
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'That is why we kept him'- Martin impressed by Mara's recent improvement
SAINTS manager Russell Martin was "really pleased" for Sekou Mara after his brace against Watford and added: "That is why we were so desperate to keep him." The 21 year old scored twice in six minutes against the Hornets on Tuesday evening as Southampton
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'Shoplifting spree' at garage and Co-op store leads to man charged
A man has been charged following a series of alleged shopliftings at a BP garage in Portchester and Co-op store in Fareham. More than £1,000 worth of goods were stolen in the 10 alleged incidents, which started on November 27 last year and ended
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Paultons Park unveils plan to launch Jurassic Park-style ride
Paultons Park has unveiled plans to launch a new flume ride in time for the summer season. Opening in May, Splash Lagoon is a water boat ride that will take young explorers on a Jurassic Park-style adventure in Lost Kingdom, which recreates the
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Mum's car written off as weed burner explosion leads to house fire
A family home was close to being engulfed in flames after a weed burner exploded nearby. Natalie Crouch rushed to the side of her bungalow after being told by a neighbour that it was ‘partially on fire’. She said: “I dumped the car and just
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Rush hour delays as tree falls on railway
Southampton rail passengers faced travel disruption this morning after a tree fell on the railway line. The incident happened between Swanwick and Fareham. Passengers at Southampton Central and Fareham faced delays to their journey as emergency
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Domino's New Forest branch reopens two months after fire
Pizza chain Domino’s has reopened one of its takeaways two months after a fire. The Lymington branch in St Thomas Street reopened on Monday following “minor” refurbishment work. Last December, the fire service had to extinguish a fire which
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Totton woman, 18, charged after fire at Travelodge hotel
A woman from Totton has been charged following a fire at a Travelodge hotel. Police were called just after 11.15pm on Tuesday to reports of a blaze in a room at the hotel. The building, on Stanhope Road in Portsmouth, was evacuated and a road
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Rishi Sunak doubles down on trans jibe despite calls from Brianna Ghey’s father
Rishi Sunak still refuses to apologise for his “dehumanising” transgender joke in the House of Commons whilst the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey watched on from the gallery. Brianna’s father, Peter Spooner, has since said the Prime Minister
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Martin nominated for fourth consecutive manager of the month award
SAINTS boss Russell Martin has been nominated for Championship manager of the month for the fourth consecutive time. The St Mary's side continued their unbeaten run in January, avoiding defeat in three league fixtures. Saints drew 1-1 at Norwich
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Saints ace Armstrong nominated for Championship player of the month award
SAINTS midfielder Stuart Armstrong has been nominated for the Championship player of the month award for the first time. The Scotland international is up for the January award after registering three assists in as many matches. Armstrong,
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Three Southampton restaurants handed new hygiene ratings
Three Southampton restaurants have been given the highest hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency. Every week, the inspectors visit businesses across the country, assessing hygiene and safety, structural compliance and confidence in management
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New housing developments should be built 'car free' - Letter
A recent report highlighting the damage to aquatic eco-systems caused by highways' run-off will surely spur motorists on to get out of their cars and find less polluting ways to get about. This run-off includes heavy metals, toxic chemicals and
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Martin Kemp to entertain fans for one night only in Southampton on Saturday
Martin Kemp is set to entertain fans for a special evening of 80s classics when he DJs in Southampton on Saturday night. The former Spandau Ballet bassist will spin the decks at the Engine Rooms – with the event running from 8pm to 2am. Supporting
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Grandfather died in fall from block of flats, inquest told
A grandfather died after falling from a block of flats in Southampton, an inquest has heard. Former construction worker Kevin Gillespie, 59, died after the fall from Sturminster House on Irving Road. A coroner ruled his death was a suicide
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'Another kick in the teeth': Anger as roadworks take longer than planned
Traders reeling from the impact of roadworks are furious after being told the controversial scheme will take weeks longer than planned. Shopkeepers at Beaulieu Road in Dibden Purlieu say their takings have plummeted since contractors started installing
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New Forest town with no CCTV chosen for new camera trial
New CCTV cameras are being trialled in a New Forest town in a bid to crack down on crime. The new cameras have been monitoring Fordingbridge High Street for four weeks, producing high-definition images in colour. They also have integrated
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In the dock: 7 cases heard at a Southampton court
The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court: JAMES STRUTHERS, 30, of Monsal Avenue, Ferndown. Found guilty of using handheld mobile phone driving while driving on M27 in Southampton on January 4 2023. Fined £220 with £300 costs
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Don't let Portsmouth take all the limelight in D-Day commemoration - Letter
Once again our beloved council have missed a trick. Although I'm not old enough to remember but apparently Southampton played a major part in the D-Day landings and the evacuations. But once again a complete failure of our council to pause
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'Merge city centre parks instead of decimating them with roadworks' - Letter
It is a disgrace that the city councillors have chosen to decimate the city centre at the expense of the wonderful parks. The existing roads work very well but they have chosen to build a four-lane roundabout cutting off the Civic Centre, two beautiful
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'Really strong connection' - Surman on why he returned to Saints as Under-18s coach
ACADEMY graduate Andrew Surman explained that his "strong connection" to Saints is what drew him back to the club as an Under-18s coach. Having hung up his boots in 2021, the 37 year old returned to football in January 2023, joining the Cherries
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Young Saints defender praised for 'amazing' Football League debut
HARROGATE Town boss Simon Weaver praised loaned out Saints defender Derrick Abu's "amazing" club debut on Saturday. The 20 year old, who joined Southampton in the summer, had not played a senior game prior to making his League Two debut on the
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Cheerleading team collecting medals to take to their new home
They're the team of young cheerleaders busy picking up medals to take to their new home. Fantasy Allstars, currently based at Oasis Academy Mayfield, will be moving to their brand new community facility nearby in May, making them the owners of
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'Dark Destroyer' spotted in Southampton - Where and when
Fans of ITV quiz show The Chase might come across a familiar face while out in Southampton. Quizmaster Shaun Wallace, known as the 'Dark Destroyer' on the popular TV show, is a qualified barrister and often attends hearings at Southampton Crown
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Global smash-hit show War Horse to return to Mayflower stage later this year
The National Theatre’s global smash-hit production of War Horse, the unforgettable theatrical event based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, will return to Southampton later this year. The most successful play in the history of the National Theatre
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MP facing backlash stands by her advice to stop flushing loos during heavy rainfall
THE MP for the Meon Valley has stood by her advice to residents to avoid flushing toilets during heavy rainfall to prevent sewage spills, despite a backlash. Flick Drummond, who’s hoping to be Winchester’s next Conservative MP, has been slated
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List of NHS dentists accepting new patients in Southampton
Many are finding it hard if not near impossible to get an NHS dentist appointment in Southampton. At the end of last year, Eastleigh councillors voted for a motion proposing the council call on the government to fix the problem. Now dentists
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Explorer shocked to find 'ghost of a little girl' in abandoned house
A Southampton explorer claims to have spotted the 'ghost of a little girl' during an excursion to the abandoned home of a former British MP. Jayde McKenner said that she was sitting in bed on Tuesday last week, looking through her exploration photos
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Plans for Outdoor Sports Centre cut back due to spiralling costs
Multi-million pound plans for Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre are being cut back due to spiralling costs. The city council says plans for the building in Thornhill Road, Bassett, are being ‘simplified’, with changes to the layout and reducing
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Private hire firm could lose licence over worn out brakes and overcharging tactic
A private hire driver drove 1,000 miles with damaged brakes - and still carried on after the vehicle's licence expired, council papers have revealed. The alarming incident saw the Cab My Ride worker pick up passengers in the Ford Galaxy for three
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Writers who met playing online Scrabble have published eight horror novels
A friendship forged over lockdown online Scrabble between two strangers living 140 miles apart has led to a unique writing partnership. Tim Greaves, from Eastleigh, and Rebecca Xibalba, who lives in Canterbury in Kent, have just published their
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UK drivers warned to carry out vital pre-journey check or risk £10,000 fine
UK motorists are being warned to make a vital pre-journey check or risk a £10,000 fine. With the quickly changing weather, comes a further need for motorists to be aware of the condition of their tyres. Dan Jones, Operations Manager at TrackDays.co.uk