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Saints unbeaten run comes to crashing end as Bristol City romp to victory
BRISTOL City outclassed a tepid Saints to end their 25-match unbeaten streak with a comfortable 3-1 win at Ashton Gate. Russell Martin's Saints lost ground on Championship promotion rivals Leeds United, who produced a resounding win of their own
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Chinook soars over Southampton on return to base
A Chinook soared over Southampton this evening as it headed in the direction of its base. The Royal Air Force (RAF) helicopter circled the city shortly before 6pm this evening. The aircraft finished its loop of the city before flying in the
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Severe delays on M3 after crash blocks two lanes - recap
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This is why broadband provider toob suffered an outage
Thousands of households were without internet after broadband provider toob crashed. The fibre broadband supplier, which covers Southampton and Hampshire, has confirmed why the outage happened. Posting on X, toob said: “Last night we experienced
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Championship - Bristol City beat Saints - As it happened
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Legendary BBC Radio 2 presenter, Steve Wright, dies aged 69
DJ Steve Wright, who was mostly known for presenting programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than 40 years has died at the age of 69, his family have confirmed. Wright's family said: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce
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Woman left with blisters after unknown substance thrown at her in pub
A woman has been left with blisters after an unknown substance was thrown at her in a pub. The victim, aged 52, was at The Golden Lion Pub on Saturday when she had a substance thrown in her hair and on her back. This caused a burning sensation
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Join the Daily Echo on WhatsApp to get updates straight to your phone
The Daily Echo is now on WhatsApp - and we are asking our loyal readers to join our news channel. You can get the latest breaking news straight to your phone if you just click the follow button on this link HERE Every day, we'll be sharing
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The Body Shop enters administration with hundreds of stores at risk
The Body Shop has officially entered administration today (Tuesday, February 13) with hundreds of stores and jobs now at risk. FRP Advisory has been brought in to handle an insolvency process just weeks since the new owners took control of the
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'Look so dangerous right now' - Former Saint Prutton expects win over Bristol City
FORMER Saints midfielder and Sky Sports pundit David Prutton believes his ex-club will have "too much power" for Bristol City on Tuesday. Another positive result for Russell Martin's side will further boost their Championship promotion hopes.
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'We've come a long way' - Lloyd-Smith proud of Saints performance against Man United
FORWARD Lexi Lloyd-Smith claimed Saints Women have "come a long way" this season despite being beaten 3-1 by Manchester United in the FA Cup. The substitute scored the equaliser midway through the second half to give Southampton FC hope of a cup
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Bank evacuated and high street closed off due to incident
Police were called to a "suspicious bag" at a high street bank on Monday afternoon. Officers rushed to Ringwood's Lloyds Bank in High Street shortly after 3pm on February 12. Staff and customers were evacuated from the branch while a sniffer
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Gavin & Stacey to return to BBC for Christmas special according to reports
Reports have suggested that the beloved British sitcom Gavin & Stacey could be returning to the BBC for a Christmas special. The show, created by James Corden and Ruth Jones last aired a new episode on the BBC five years ago for the 2019 Christmas
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Stalker, 46, jailed after putting bag over woman's head
A Hampshire man has been jailed for three years for offences including suffocation and stalking involving fear of violence. Ashley Vickers, 46, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to the offences, which also included two counts of disclosing or
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School statement after 'illegal immigrants' found hiding in coach
A school has said its staff treated two stowaways with compassion after they were found on a coach when it returned with pupils from a trip to France. Parents were in shock after the two men, believed to be in their early 20s, were found among
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Murder investigation launched after woman, 57, found dead
A murder probe has been launched after the body of a woman was found in Hampshire. Police have launched an investigation after they were called to a maisonette on Sunday after the body of a 57-year-old woman was found inside the property on Delphi
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Join in the celebration of Southampton's 60 years as a city
LIVING and working in Southampton, it would be hard to call it anything other than a busy city full of bustling people. But it was only 60 years ago that the city was granted the status having previously been classed as a town. The official
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Martin on Bristol City: 'The challenge for us is to play the game on our terms'
SAINTS boss Russell Martin has labelled the meeting with Bristol City as a "brilliant chance" for his players to show how much they have gained from Saturday's victory over Huddersfield. The south coast side came out on top in an eight-goal thriller
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'It breaks my heart' - Recap as murder accused gives evidence at trial
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Broadband provider toob suffers outage cutting off thousands of homes
Internet provider toob has crashed for thousands of households across the UK. The fibre broadband supplier, which covers Southampton and Hampshire, suffered an outage for several hours. Posting on X, toob said: "We're aware of an issue impacting
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Children's charity offering funding to water-related projects in Hampshire
A children's charity is offering funding to water-related projects in Hampshire after securing £60,000 in grants. The Children’s Alliance charity, which was founded in 2019 by the late CEO of swimming school Water Babies, is welcoming applications
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7 emergency cost of living support schemes on offer worth £3000 in total
Struggling to cope with the current cost of living crisis? Here are seven ways to get free financial support. As previously reported by ourselves, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is giving out cash to Universal Credit and other benefits
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Call the Midwife faces schedule change as final episodes cancelled
Fans of BBC's Call the Midwife will have to wait much longer than normal for the last two episodes of series 13. The schedule change comes as the official Call the Midwife Instagram page confirmed that the BAFTA Film Awards would replace the drama
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Huge change coming to BBC iPlayer will see devices blocked - Full banned list
BBC iPlayer has confirmed that a new update to the streaming services will mean that some devices will be blocked. The change will affect UK viewers who regularly download shows or films onto devices so they can be watched later without an internet
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I don’t like pancakes but I can’t get enough of Jamie Oliver’s 82p one-cup recipe
I very rarely admit to people that I don’t like pancakes, but when I’m often put on the spot and asked about my favourite toppings around Pancake Day, I just have to come clean. After many years of justifying why I only like the American style,
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I tried making air fryer pancakes and I've never appreciated a frying pan so much
Air fryers have risen in popularity over the last few years and I’m one of the many people who have fallen in love with them. I feel like there are endless opportunities when it comes to using an air fryer but something I’ve not tried to do is
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When is Red Nose Day 2024? Alison Hammond and Rylan Clark to support Comic Relief
Red Nose Day 2024 is just around the corner and some of the stars supporting this year’s appeal have been revealed. This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Rylan Clark are among the famous faces sporting this year’s special Red Nose Day aprons
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I tried the TikTok ice cube tray pancake hack and it's so flippin' good!
You might have seen a pancake hack on TikTok with users sharing videos and recipes of their own take on it. People have frozen pancake mix using an ice cube tray so they have pre-made pancakes that just need cooking. At the time of writing,
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Can dogs eat pancakes? Vet breaks down the dangers this Shrove Tuesday
A vet has explained whether dogs can eat pancakes and has warned owners of the dangers ahead of Shrove Tuesday. Pancake Day always falls 47 days before Easter and is considered the final day of indulgence before the 40 days of Lent. If you're
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Channel 4's new romantic drama Alice & Jack: Full cast list and how to watch
Channel 4's latest romantic drama Alice & Jack tells the story of two friends who are said to have a connection "so powerful it seems nothing can break it." But although the pair's relationship seems perfect from the start, questions of whether
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Thrills on two wheels - the other Saints
Southampton FC are not the only Saints sports group to have called the town home. The Southampton Saints debuted in 1928, competing in the inaugural season of the Southern League. While they did not win the league, they finished a respectable
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Remember when this place was a major part of Southampton's nightlife
Who remembers Revolution when it was Lizard Lounge? It’s been more than 15 years since the once-Bedford Place-based Lizard Lounge vanished from Southampton’s nightlife forever. Lizard Lounge opened way back in 1994 and was a popular place for
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Everything we know about Hampshire mansion fire
A large fire ripped through a mansion, destroying the country home. Firefighters were yesterday sifting through the damaged building to try and find the cause. Fourteen crews from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service rushed to Curdridge
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Major Eastleigh road closed for Southern Water repair works
A major Eastleigh road is closed while repairs are carried out by Southern Water. The 'urgent repair and maintenance work' by the water supplier started yesterday, February 12, and will be in place until later today. Two-way temporary lights
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Restaurant run by Southampton chef lands on the UK's top 100 list
A fine dining restaurant offering a farm to plate experience in the heart of Hampshire has been named among the UK's top 100 restaurants for 2024. Restaurant AO, which relocated to Sunnyfields Farm in Marchwood at the end of last year, a year after
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Smashed up and abandoned Audi leaves residents shocked
Southampton residents have spoken of their shock after seeing a smashed Audi that has been left near a cemetery. The 18-month-old car has been left without windows and lights - as broken glass and car parts scatter Cemetery Road - which is a popular
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Uninsured drivers and shoplifter among cases heard at court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... JAMES STEELE, 33, of Granville Place, Winchester pleaded guilty to theft from a shop. This relates to £47.50 worth of stock taken from Co-Op in Southampton. He was given a
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Did we even ask for these changes to roads in the city? - Letter
A few days ago I came into Southampton from the east heading for Palmerston Road only to find that it was closed at the New Road traffic lights (opposite now closed East Park Terrace). A lengthy detour eventually got me to the far end of Palmerston
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Major ABP plan set to be examined at public meeting
Plans to transform part of a large industrial site beside Southampton Water are set to be debated at a public meeting. ABP Solent Gateway is just weeks away from embarking on a project to redevelop a 21-acre site at Marchwood Military Port, which
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Five-year-old eco warrior Teddy completes latest tubs recycling mission
A five-year-old eco warrior has completed his latest environmental mission to stop hundreds of empty plastic chocolate and sweet tubs from being sent to landfill. Teddy Michaelides, from Netley, was disgusted at the thought of the confectionery
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Everything we know so far after woman taken to hospital amid flats fire
A woman has been taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a block of flats in Southampton. Residents of Polymond House, on Castle Way, heard their fire alarms sound at around lunchtime on Monday. A fire had broken out on a second-floor flat
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Armed police called out to incident near cemetery
Armed police were called out to an incident near a city centre cemetery. An eyewitness saw officers with firearms at Cemetery Road, near Southampton Old Cemetery, at 9.40pm on Sunday night. Police have since confirmed that they were called
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Saints predicted team as Brooks makes first start against Bristol City
RUSSELL Martin could make changes this evening as Saints get ready for their fourth game in nine days. A Kyle Walker-Peters thunderstrike was the difference when the two teams met at St Mary's in November. David Brooks provided two assists
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Man stole bank cards from car before trying to spend £50 at Co-op
A Southampton thief stole bank cards from a car before trying to buy more than £50 of goods from Co-Op. Connor Matthews, 26, stole a wallet and cards from the vehicle in Southampton on August 11 last year. That same day, he tried to buy £51.20
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Help the charity which gives £1 million worth of food to those in need each year
It's the Southampton charity handing out £1 million worth of food to those in need in the city every year - and it needs your help. The Big Difference distributes 25 tonnes of food per month with three members of staff and 35 volunteers serving
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Man admits stealing charity boxes from climbing centre
A man who stole two charity boxes from a climbing centre has walked free from court. Benjamin Hollman stole two charity boxes from The Golden Gecko Climbing at Greatbridge Road in Romsey. He stole the boxes between January 29 and February
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Inquest opens into death of man found unconscious in his home
An inquest has opened into the death of a Southampton man after he fell alone. Malcolm Hoskins, 73, of Shirley Avenue, was discovered on the floor of his home near his armchair by a friend. He was unconscious. Mr Hoskins was taken to Southampton
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Two bodies buried in wrong plots at cemetery
Two people have been buried in the wrong plots at a cemetery, the Daily Echo can reveal. An investigation has been launched at Bishopstoke Cemetery after the mistakes were realised following recent burials. The parish council which runs the
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Prolific shoplifter caught in the act by police is jailed
A thief who stole detergent and washing powder has been sentenced to three weeks in jail after a spree of thefts from Tesco in Ocean Village. The thief was caught in the act by Southampton officers, who were doing a routine check of small shops
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Two Hampshire figure skaters grab gold at inaugural Special Olympics GB event
Two Hampshire figures skaters have jumped and span their way to victory at the inaugural Special Olympics Great Britain National Winter Games in Folgaria, Italy. Lyndhurst's Jonathan Clutterbuck and Ollie Snook, from Fareham, both won gold in their
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Peaky Blinders show to return to the stage in Southampton: this is when
Celebrated stage show Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, by daring dance company Rambert, is to return to Southampton in 2025. Written by the creator of the acclaimed series Steven Knight, with choreography and direction by Rambert
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When pub quiz fans attempted to 'beat The Beast' from The Chase
Fans of TV quiz The Chase had the chance to 'Beat The Beast' during a charity event at a Hampshire pub. Mark Labbett, the notorious chaser known as The Beast from the TV hit, and his girlfriend Hayley Palmer, who grew up in Fareham, hosted the