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Martin hoping Aribo's Nigeria can 'go all the way' by winning AFCON on Sunday
MANAGER Russell Martin said everyone at Saints is proud of Joe Aribo for reaching the Africa Cup of Nations final and hopes Nigeria can lift the title this weekend. Aribo's Super Eagles take on tournament hosts Ivory Coast at the Alassane Ouattara
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Two held after suspected drugs seized at tower block
Two people have been arrested after suspected class-C drugs were seized at a Hampshire tower block. Police raided a flat at Blake Court in South Street, Gosport, just before midnight on Thursday, February 8. Two men aged 47 and 53 were arrested
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'I'm buzzing' - Young goalkeeper signs first professional contract at Saints
YOUNG goalkeeper Josh Jeffries said he was "buzzing" after signing his first professional contract at Saints and added: "I want to progress as high as I can." The 18 year old joined the club in 2022 on a scholarship deal after impressing on trial
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Smallbone wants to 'put things right' after draw at Huddersfield earlier this season
MIDFIELDER Will Smallbone believes Saturday's home game against Huddersfield is a chance to "put things right" after their draw earlier this season. A late Ben Jackson equaliser from saw the Terriers salvage an unlikely point in a game dominated
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Treat your mum this Mother's Day with a subscription to Hampshire Life magazine
How will you thank your mum this Mother's Day? It’s time to celebrate! Not only does the month of March mean it’s officially springtime (Cheerio winter!) it also gifts us with the annual celebration of Mother’s Day. Whether you’re still living
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Cars and Morrisons Daily damaged in spate of incidents
Police are appealing for information after a convenience store and several vehicles were damaged in a spate of incidents in the New Forest. Two doors and two large windows were smashed at the Morrisons Daily convenience store in Hightown Road,
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Cash reward for wanted man with Southampton links who poses ‘serious risks’
A £5,000 reward is being offered for information about a wanted man who poses a 'risk'. Samuel Hamilton, who has links to Southampton and Portsmouth, breached his licence conditions and is wanted on recall to prison. The 24-year-old was last
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Luxury watches, laughing gas and baseball bat seized in raids
Drugs, cash, and luxury watches were seized during dawn raids in two New Forest towns. One of the raids was carried out at Ashford Crescent in Hythe just before 8am on Wednesday, February 7. Police seized class B drugs, traces of a suspected
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Air ambulance lands in Weston
3:30pm A woman posted on social media to say the incident involved her daughter who suffered head injuries after falling
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Every word Martin said on humility, Huddersfield and Kamaldeen's return
EVERY word Saints manager Russell Martin said during his pre-Huddersfield Town press conference, including: Going 25 unbeaten, Huddersfield challenge and Kamaldeen's return. You can go 25 unbeaten with a win - how big is that? It is amazing
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Martin: 'We all have a winner inside us, but you have to balance that with humility.'
SAINTS boss Russell Martin highlighted the importance of balancing "humility" with the urge to win as his side prepare to face Huddersfield Town on Saturday. With Saints currently on a 24-match unbeaten run, confidence is high on the south coast
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Martin confirms Kamaldeen back in squad to face Huddersfield after injury
SAINTS winger Kamaldeen Sulemana is fit for Saturday's game against Huddersfield Town, manager Russell Martin has confirmed. The Ghana international has been out since suffering a hamstring injury against Bristol City on Wednesday, November 29
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Crash blocks M27, causing delays - live updates
2:10pm The traffic has now cleared. 2:10pm
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Headteacher's statement after staff exposed to carcasses on way to work
A headteacher has spoken out after dozens of dead animals were dumped outside her school near Romsey. The bodies of 25 animals including pheasants, hares, chickens and one deer were fly-tipped outside the gates of Awbridge Primary School this morning
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Drug dealer with bum bag full of cocaine tried to evade police at ferry terminal
A drug dealer who was caught with a bum bag full of cocaine at a ferry terminal has been jailed. Antonio Panayi, 31, turned back on himself as he spotted police searching passengers at Gosport ferry terminal. He was eventually arrested after
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Horror as 25 dead animals including chickens and deer dumped outside school
12:33pm Jayne Fahey, headteacher of Awbridge Primary School, has issued a statement. Mrs Fahey said: "As Headteacher
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Flood warning issued and pub closed as heavy rain batters city
A flood warning for Southampton has been issued as heavy rain continues to batter the city. Three areas have been subject to flood alerts – Mansbridge, Riverside Park, and Southampton Water. It comes after downpours led to "high and increasing
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Stocking up your freezer? Keep these 5 'surprising' foods away from it
Brits are being urged to never put these five food items in their freezer. In the current cost of living crisis, many of us rely on our freezers to feed our families as we try to cut down on our spending and our food waste. It has been found
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Saints announce Wi-Fi is now available to supporters at St Mary's on matchdays
SAINTS have announced that supporters will now be able to access Wi-Fi at St Mary's during games - starting on Saturday against Huddersfield. Following feedback from their fan advisory board, Southampton have been working with Focus Group to implement
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Southampton death notices and funeral announcements from the Daily Echo
The Daily Echo has published 27 death notices in the last 7 days. Every week, the Daily Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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Saints Foundation to appear as front of shirt sponsor for one-off game
SOUTHAMPTON'S club partner Sportsbet.io have donated their sponsor front of shirt sponsorship to Saints’ charity for this season’s Saints Foundation Matchday. Saints have unveiled a first look at the exclusive shirt, which will be worn on Saturday
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Southampton dad wins £3million villa after getting a second-hand armchair
A lucky Southampton dad has won £3 million Spanish villa and £250,000 in cash after picking up a second-hand armchair. Graham Dunlop, 52, won the Omaze Million Pound House Superdraw – and is now the proud owner of a four-bedroom villa in Mallorca
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New lease of life for iconic luxury liner
One of Southampton's most famous and much loved former luxury liners was drowning in debt and heading for the indignity of a watery grave. But the financial tide has turned for RMS Queen Mary which has been given a new lease of life in a £16 million
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Group pretends to be dead outside Southampton bank branch
Climate and pro-Palestine campaigners staged a protest pretending to be dead outside a Southampton bank. Last Saturday, protesters from Extinction Rebellion and Palestine Solidarity Campaign lay outside Barclays on Above Bar Street to rail against
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Dragons, dinosaurs and more: five things to do with the family this weekend
Enjoy dragons, dinosaurs and so much more in and around Southampton this weekend. There's also football, family fun days and a certain famous pig to keep people of all ages entertained on Saturday and Sunday February 10 and 11. For Chinese
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Plans revealed to transform studio into bungalow at manor house
An arts and crafts studio could become a one-bedroom bungalow if plans are given the green light. Developers are planning to convert an outbuilding at Allington Manor into a small but comfortable property. It was built in 1990 and used as a
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'Exceptionally rare' 96 million-year-old shark fossil going under the hammer
An exceptionally rare ancient shark fossil, a forerunner of the dogfish endemic in the English Channel, is going under the hammer. The skeleton of the small reef shark, which swam our ancient seas 96 million years ago, is up for sale for between
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Man accused of stabbing Mark Noke told jury he was just a lookout
A man accused of fatally stabbing a Southampton resident in a burglary gone wrong told jurors he was just a "lookout". Keiran Claffey, 29, told Winchester Crown Court "I am no murderer" as he denied claims he was the one brandishing the knife
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Pensioners’ fury as quiet road becomes ‘Piccadilly Circus’ full of lorries
Pensioners living on a ‘quiet’ road in Eastleigh have had their peace shattered by lorries. Married couple Alvina and Cliff Allen say the once peaceful Tennyson Road is now ‘like Piccadilly Circus’. The influx of vans and lorries comes as a
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‘Perfection’: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty at Mayflower Theatre
A near three-hour performance of The Sleeping Beauty by Birmingham’s Royal Ballet is pure perfection at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre. Set over three acts – as well as the opening prologue – The Sleeping Beauty effortlessly immerses the audience
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In the dock: Woman who stole £140 worth of toothbrushes among cases at court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court. RYAN HARVEY, 28, of Landguard Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to theft from a shop after he stole cigarettes worth £40 from Co-Op. He was ordered to pay £40 compensation.
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Utilita Bowl hosts 'best trade show in the south'
More than 60 food and drink producers from across the south came together to showcase what they have to offer to fellow businesses at an annual event. The Local Produce Trade Show was back at the Hilton at the Utilita Bowl - formerly the Ageas
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Saints Women defender Peake 'looking forward' to Manchester United test
SAINTS FC Women defender Paige Peake insists their upcoming FA Cup tie against Manchester United is an opportunity to test themselves against the country's elite. Southampton are set to take on last season's FA Cup runner's up at Eastleigh's Silverlake
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The Chandler's Ford entrepreneur named one of 2024's most impressive women
She's the Hampshire entrepreneur who has been named one of 2024's most impressive female founders. Vie Portland, from Chandler’s Ford, has been handed the impressive accolade by Britain’s f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100 campaign. Vie, who founded
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'Repay the coach's trust' - Alcaraz feels prepared for new challenge at Juventus
SAINTS midfielder Charly Alcaraz admitted he feels "prepared" for a new challenge following his loan move to Juventus. The 21 year old Argentine has joined the Old Lady on a loan deal - which includes an option to buy for £43million - until the
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Grandad first to undergo revolutionary cancer treatment at Southampton
A motorbike loving grandad who thought he had run out of options to beat his recurring cancer has told how he has got his life back after receiving a revolutionary new treatment at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). Peter Garland was diagnosed
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Lorry driver tells of his horror after running over cyclist at docks
A lorry driver has told of the horrifying moment he realised he had run over a 'much loved' worker at Southampton docks. Lee Early was killed after being hit by the heavy goods vehicle on Western Avenue, Southampton, at around 5.50am while on his
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'It's an absolute nightmare': Residents still fuming at bin collection chaos
Neighbours in a Southampton road have described the ‘absolute nightmare’ of not having their bins emptied for two and half weeks. Those living on Cracknore Road said they have had enough and are now having to fill up bin liners by the side of the
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Uninsured hit-and-run driver banned after crash
A hit-and-run driver who drove off after a crash whilst uninsured has been banned from the roads for six months. David Chant admitted failing to stop after he was involved in a crash on Chilworth Road, Southampton. The incident, which took