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Man dies and arrests made after M27 crash involving lorry

A man has died and three people have been arrested after a horror crash involving a lorry which brought the M27 to a standstill. Police were called shortly after 12.30pm on Wednesday to reports of a serious multi-vehicle crash at junction five,

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Lorry involved in serious crash on M27 bursts into flames hours after crash

A lorry that was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on the M27 between junctions 5 and 7 has caught fire. The crash took place at around 12.30pm. It involved a number of cars and a lorry, which hit a gantry on the side of the westbound carriage

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Large fire seen at West End park

8:07pm The fire has broken out in the same spot as the crash on the M27 - follow all the updates here

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Man admits detonating explosive in front of police

A Gosport man who detonated an explosive device in front of police officers has admitted the offence in court. On August 28, 2023, police attended an address in Carr Court, Davenport Close, shortly before 10am to arrest Damian Mazurkiewicz, 54,

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Here's how you can avoid the M27 closure

Here is the diversion route for drivers as a serious lorry crash closed the M27. Drivers have been diverted away from the M27 as the motorway is closed after a serious accident, between junctions 5 and 7, which has seen motorists diverted through

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'The lads have been brilliant' - New Eastleigh boss Davis pleased with opening win

NEW Eastleigh boss Kelvin Davis insisted his new side's 5-2 win at Oxford City on Tuesday was "very pleasing". The Spitfires stormed into a 3-0 lead after 11 minutes as Davis' reign at the club got off to the perfect start - with Paul McCallum

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Have the opposition 'worked out' Saints ahead of Championship run-in?

IT is now two defeats in three Championship matches for Russell Martin's Saints, who were unbeaten in 25 previously. You can either put it like that or say it is still only two defeats in 28, depending on the narrative you are trying to spin. 

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Cunard launches new 'unique' cruises travelling to Los Angeles, Sydney and more

Cunard has announced it will be launching several new voyages sailing from September 2025 to January 2027 across its fleet. The Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth "will call at 184 unique destinations around the globe,

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Police and fire service statements in full as crash closes M27

Police are urging drivers to avoid the M27 after a serious crash. Officers were called to reports of the serious collision shortly after 12.30pm this lunchtime. Fire crews from Fareham, Hightown, St Mary’s and Redbridge rushed to the scene

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Michael McIntyre is coming to Southampton - here's how to get tickets

Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show Magnificent - and it's coming to Mayflower Theatre next month, the Daily Echo can reveal.  Tickets for the stand up show, on Monday March 4, are expected to be extremely popular and will

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Gridlock around Southampton and Eastleigh after M27 closure - Live

8:45am The M27 remains closed on Thursday - and National Highways are warning that it could be shut until this evening

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Lorry that hit M27 gantry in crash catches fire - as it happened

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'There's every chance' - Hull manager Rosenior backs Saints for promotion

HULL City boss Liam Rosenior labelled Russell Martin and the Saints squad as "outstanding" and believes there is "every chance" they are promoted. Anass Zaroury and Fabio Carvalho's first-half goals were enough to earn all three points for Rosenior's

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Saints player ratings as subs impress despite first home defeat since September

ANASS Zaroury bagged his first goal for Hull City as the Tigers stunned Saints 2-1 for a second defeat in three in the Championship. Burnley loanee Zaroury tapped in before Fabio Carvalho, borrowed from Liverpool, thrashed in Hull’s second to lift

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Eighth man charged as part of police murder investigation

Police have charged an eighth person as part of a murder investigation. Officers investigating the death of Levi Kent, 22, announced the latest charge today, adding to the list of people set to appear in court as part of the Gosport case. Police

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Eastleigh hammer Oxford City in first game under management of Davis

THE Kelvin Davis era began with a bang as Eastleigh ran riot against Oxford City in the National League, writes Matt Gibbs. The Spitfires made the perfect start in a 5-2 win at the RAW Charging Stadium when Scott Quigley's headed effort was bundled

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Experts issue urgent DWP Universal Credit warning

Experts have issued an urgent Universal Credit warning to the Government after research revealed more than half of those in receipt of the benefit ran out of food at some point last month and couldn’t afford more. The Trussell Trust is calling

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Jordan North to become new host of Capital Breakfast after Radio 1 exit

Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Jordan North is set to become the new host of Capital Breakfast. The I’m A Celebrity runner-up’s BBC departure was announced on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday, February 16, as Radio 1 shared: “Radio 1 will be saying

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RAC warns that data showing fuel prices back on the rise 'is bad for drivers'

New RAC analysis has found that average fuel prices have risen by more than 3p per litre in the last three weeks. The car insurance company said the average price of a litre of petrol increased by 3.2p from 140.0p on January 29 to 143.3p on Monday

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Nationwide issues urgent romance scam warning after worrying 42 per cent rise

Nationwide has sent a warning to Brits after revealing new data surrounding romance scams. The scams involving men grew by 40 per cent last year, while the number involving women saw a marginal drop of two per cent. The building society explained

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Why you shouldn't take paracetamol regularly if you have this health condition

Taking paracetamol can sometimes be a quick fix for common pains in our body, from headaches to dreaded toothaches. But scientists have issued a serious health warning to people who have high blood pressure and take the painkillers regularly.

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What is Martha's Rule in England? See when it will be rolled out on the NHS

An NHS escalation process known as Martha’s Rule will be rolled out across the NHS in England from April this year. It will give patients and families access to a rapid review if they are worried about a condition getting worse. Martha’s Rule

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This 20p check before your MOT could save you £200 (what you need to know)

Drivers are being urged to carry out this 20p check on their car to help save them hundreds of pounds on costly MOT bills.  Motorists know that an MOT can cost a fair bit more than the initial test - especially if drivers don't prepare their car

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What gets checked on an MOT? See the annual list of tests and checks

Every year your car has to get its annual MOT but what exactly do they test and check during one? MOT - which stands for Ministry of Transport - was introduced by the government back in the 1960s as a way of testing of your vehicle met road safety

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Pharmacist warns over 'common mistake' putting millions of Brits 'at risk'

A Pharmacist has issued a warning over a 'common mistake' that millions of Brits could be making with their antihistamine medication.  Many people will have picked up over-the-counter antihistamine medicines at one time or another to relieve themselves

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This is what happens if you can't afford to pay your council tax

Council tax is a concern for households up and down the country but what do you do if you can't afford to pay? The local charge covers the local services that councils offer like schools, refuse collection, libraries and more. As Brits grapple

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Freeview warns Brits of TV 'disruption' amid nationwide weather warnings

Freeview has issued a weather warning to TV viewers which could interrupt broadcasts. The weather is taking a downturn across the country with Freeview warning people nationwide they could experience issues until later on today (Tuesday, February

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Mark Noke trial - Murder accused made 'silly choice' when he agreed to 'burglary'

4:40pm The trial has now been adjourned until tomorrow morning.  Thank you for following our live blog on today's

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Care home set to expand with plans for more bedrooms

TOWN council planners have raised no objections to plans to complete internal alterations to a Romsey care home. James Gant wants to increase the capacity of Abbotswood Court, on Minchin Road, to 64 bedrooms. The planning application has received

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Strong winds set to batter Southampton as weather warning issued

Southampton is set to be battered by winds of up to 50mph as a yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office. The warning extends to parts of the South East of England and will start from 8am tomorrow (Thursday) until 6pm. It means

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Man who abused teenage girl for years put behind bars

A man who abused a teenage girl for several years is now behind bars. Nathan Anthony Savory, of Chamberlayne Road in Eastleigh, was handed a seven year prison sentence for historic sex abuse. The offences took place in Eastleigh between March

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Pharmacist warns over 'common mistake' putting millions of Brits 'at risk'

A Pharmacist has issued a warning over a 'common mistake' that millions of Brits could be making with their antihistamine medication.  Many people will have picked up over-the-counter antihistamine medicines at one time or another to relieve themselves

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A love story with laughs: what we thought of Shrek the Musical

A scene where the two main characters indulge in a burping and farting competition isn't really what you'd expect to be a stand out moment in a musical. But the flatulent five minutes from our loveable leads Shrek and Princess Fiona goes down a

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Popular pub set to reopen after major £239k refurbishment

A community pub in Gosport is set to reopen after a major investment worth thousands of pounds. The White Horse on Nobes Avenue was closed in 2023 but is now set to reopen in March following a £239,000 refurbishment. A statement from The White

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The time Bob Marley played in a Southampton pub

A small venue behind The Fleming Arms Pub in Mansbridge seems like an unlikely place for legendary reggae singer Bob Marley to perform, but that’s exactly what happened 51 years ago. On Saturday, February 17, a documentary examining Bob Marley’

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Every word Martin said on Hull City defeat, Joe Aribo and team selection regret?

Every word Saints manager Russell Martin said to the press following Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Hull City in the Championship... First home defeat in a long time - what happened? RM: The first half was rubbish. The second half was very good but

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Man jailed for stealing meat, chocolate and cheese from Tesco

A man has been jailed for stealing more than £200 worth of items including, meat, chocolate, cheese and advent calendars. Lee Barnes, 41, of no fixed address, was also ordered to pay £396.40 in compensation following the 11 incidents between July

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Police update after woman seriously injured in crash on busy road

Police have provided an update after a woman was seriously injured in a crash. Officers were called to Romsey Road – at the junction with Wimpson Lane – in Southampton on Monday afternoon. The woman, aged in her 20s, was taken to hospital by

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First glimpse at Canberra Towers new look - see how it will change

One of Southampton's tallest buildings will get a new look under new plans submitted to the city council. Renovation work costing around £4million is set to take place at Canberra Towers in Kingsclere Avenue. Southampton City Counci last year

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In the dock: Uninsured driver who failed to stop for police among cases at court

The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... FRAZER TURNER, 26, of Worrell Drive, Poole pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention, driving without a licence and driving without insurance on the A33 and

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Pancake racers give rivals a battering as crowds watch the fun

It may have been a week late - but it was worth waiting for. Beaulieu's annual pancake race lived up to its reputation as one of the best social events on the village's social calendar. It is normally held on Shrove Tuesday but this year's

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How Las Vegas is proving a good bet for a Hampshire business

A Hampshire-based exhibition company is making waves in Las Vegas by successfully showcasing one of its most important clients. Be Exhibitions was founded by Ellen Stokes, who now works with multi-national businesses to ensure they maximise their

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Man charged after items worth £1,300 reported stolen from Westquay

A man has been charged with shoplifting after goods worth more than £1,300 were reported stolen from three stores at Westquay. Police received reports that make-up and beauty products worth almost £800 had been taken from Marks & Spencer, £150

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Two teenagers, 14 and 16, arrested after vape shop chain targeted 3 times

Two teenagers – one as young as 14 – have been arrested following a spate of break-ins that saw two Tidal Vape shops burgled in the same night. The store in Hythe was broken into just before 11pm on Monday with the shop’s door forcibly removed

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Police statement on why cordon was in place outside home on busy road

A house was cordoned off after police received four reports of burglaries in Fair Oak, Bishopstoke and Botley. The reported incidents happened in Fair Oak Road, where a house was cordoned off, Falcon Way, Rogers Road, and Pembers Farm Avenue.

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Man accused of murder during failed robbery has burglary convictions, jury told

A man accused of being involved in a robbery that led to the fatal stabbing of Mark Noke has previous convictions for burglary, a jury has been told. Jurors heard how Justin Roach has previously stolen from shops in order to fund his drug habit

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Businessman caught with more than 1,700 indecent images of children

A successful businessman caught with more than 1,700 child abuse images today avoided jail after a judge heard he needs to care for his cancer-stricken wife. Steven Bowden claimed he viewed the explicit photos while he was under a lot of 'distress