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Landmark hotel burns down in huge fire: As it happened in pictures

This is the moment heroic firefighters fought 10-foot-high flames towering over them as a blaze engulfed the Osborne View Hotel in Hill Head. More than 60 firefighters from across the county, supported by crews from Ringwood, descended to the seafront

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Lorry crash and fire shuts M27: As it unfolded in pictures

A tragic lorry crash has seen the driver die and the vehicle burst into flames. At around 12.30pm on Wednesday afternoon – February 21 – a crash involving two cars and a lorry saw the HGV vehicle crash into a gantry, killing the driver inside,

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What's happening with three people arrested for fatal M27 crash?

Police are continuing to question three people arrested after a fatal lorry collision on the M27 yesterday. Hampshire police gave the update to the Echo this afternoon regarding the three people arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous

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Martin on Surman: 'He is going to be a really important addition to the academy'

MANAGER Russell Martin believes Andrew Surman will be a brilliant addition to Southampton's academy coaching staff. The academy graduate returned to Saints earlier this month, linking up with the under-18s as assistant coach to Calum McFarlane.

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Two local EuroMillions players win big just days apart

Two Hampshire men with surnames starting with the same initial have won life-changing amounts on EuroMillions just weeks apart. The two men, both known only as Mr W, have become millionaires after each scooping a £1m prize in two separate EuroMillions

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'Somebody thought I had spoken sense' - Martin 'humbled' by action of Crawley manager

RUSSELL Martin insisted he was "humbled" by Crawley Town manager Scott Lindsey showing his players a clip of the Saints boss.  Lindsey revealed he used a clip of Saints manager Martin speaking to show his players ahead of their 2-0 win over Forest

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Queen Anne captain shares final thoughts ahead of 'momentous' launch in April

The captain of Cunard's new Queen Anne ship has shared her thoughts ahead of its "momentous" launch taking place in April later this year. Inger Thorhauge has been sharing the progress of the ship in Captain's Logs, with her sixth and final one

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Trabzonspor reportedly set to start negotiations to keep Onuachu

TURKISH side Trabzonspor are reportedly set to begin negotiations for the permanent transfer of Saints striker Paul Onuachu.  The Nigerian international has scored nine goals and provided three assists in 16 Super Lig appearances this season.

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How long the M27 could be closed for now repair works have begun

National Highways have given an update on the works to remove a 'badly damaged' gantry on the M27 after yesterday's fatal lorry crash. The westbound carriageway of the motorway has been closed between junctions nine and five near Southampton Airport

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'Confidence is back' - Rutherford hoping win can be 'stepping stone' for Spitfires

YOUNGSTER Oscar Rutherford admitted Eastleigh have got their "confidence" back after a 5-2 win over Oxford City on Tuesday evening. Rutherford was involved in the build-up for the Spitfires' first, second and fourth goals of the evening. The

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Drone shows traffic chaos because of M27 closure

Drone footage shows the ongoing traffic nightmare for motorists in Park Gate due to the M27 being closed. The pictures by UKNIP show queues of traffic on Southampton Road backing up to Segensworth Roundabout due to the closure of the westbound

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Mother and baby found in search for human placenta

Police investigating the discovery of a human placenta in Southampton say the mother and baby have been found safe and well. The discovery of a placenta in the Holly Brook park area on June 21 last year sparked extensive police enquiries to ensure

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Tornado warning as wind and rain batters the south

A tornado warning has been issued for Hampshire and other parts of the south. The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) says there could be tornados, "misocyclones" and maybe even a "low-topped supercell or two". It follows a Met

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Mark Noke trial updates - Accused says he was stabbed in prison for being 'a grass'

3:50pm The trial has been adjourned until tomorrow morning.  Thank you for following our live blog on today's proceedings

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Watch as firefighters tackle blaze at historic pub

A video shared online shows the moment firefighters tackled a fire at Osborne View Hotel which broke out this morning. The footage captured by UK News in Pictures shows crews on a turntable ladder at the historic pub in Hill Head. Flames reached

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Pick up our picture special out today celebrating babies born in 2023

We're publishing our Babies picture special in the Daily Echo - out today. If you're one of the hundreds of people who have contributed an image of your child born in 2023, they are printed in our special souvenir supplement on Thursday, February

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Live traffic updates as city gridlocked by M27 closure

2:12pm A27 #ParkGate/#LowerSwanwick - Approx. 1 HOUR delay westbound on Southampton Rd/Bridge Rd between #Segensworth

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New details emerge about horror crash - including the lorry driver who died

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Huge fire at historic pub as firefighters tackle blaze

11:49am An update from the fire service regarding the fire as relief crews take over the operations. People are being

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Southampton Police Station compared to ‘bad hotel’ in scathing reviews

Internet users leaving scathing reviews of restaurants and tourist attractions is nothing new in this day and age, but even institutions like Southampton Central Police Station have been on the receiving end of it. Some Google Reviews users have

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City cab firm which lost licence could be investigated by two other councils

A private hire firm which had its licence revoked by Southampton City Council could now be investigated by two other local authorities. Cab My Ride lost its licence to operate in Southampton following a decision by the city council's Licensing

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Cruel rogue trader fleeced more than 50 customers out of £642,000

A cruel rogue trader who ‘lied through his teeth’ and fleeced customers out of £642,000 has been jailed. Lawrence Martin, 36, remained expressionless as he was handed a five year prison sentence. Martin sold several customers false promises

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Hampshire pub reopens following makeover with new menu

A Hampshire pub has reopened its doors following a three-week revamp. The Village Inn on Botley Road, Park Gate, is welcoming old and new customers following its complete makeover. A refreshed bar, new soft furnishings and an expanded dining

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Hotel guest charged over £300 for parking despite having permit

A hotel guest had to pay more than £300 in parking tickets after being given an invalid permit while staying in Southampton. Highway maintenance worker Ryan Parton, 21, was staying at The Blue Keys Hotel on Northlands Road while he was working

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Victims ‘have nothing left’ after cowboy builder ruined homes with botched jobs

Victims of a prolific cowboy builder ‘have nothing left’ after he swindled them out of thousands of pounds for botched jobs. Lawrence Martin, owner of CLJ Roofing, snared several customers into paying thousands for building work – which he never

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Accused agreed to burglary as he 'needed the money' for newborn son, jury told

A man accused of murdering Mark Noke said he made a "silly choice" when he agreed to a robbery because he needed a "cot, toys and clothes" for his son.  Bradley O'Dell told a jury that he was "in a bit of debt" when Keiran Claffy and Leighton Tabone

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Southampton to celebrate 60 years of city status

Southampton will celebrate 60 years of being a city on Saturday with a series of activities to mark the occasion. Southampton was granted city status by a royal charter on February 24, 1964. The idea of city status first came up in the 1930s

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Saints learn semi-final opponent in Hampshire FA's Servio Cup

SAINTS have been drawn to face AFC Portchester in the semi-final of Hampshire FA's Servio Men's Senior Cup. A young Saints put in a dominant display as they beat Horndean 4-1 to reach the last four of the competition on Tuesday. Saints raced

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'Nice to feel the love' - Aribo watched every Saints game while away with Nigeria

MIDFIELDER Joe Aribo watched every Saints game while he was away with AFCON and is grateful to be "welcomed massively" back. The 27 year old was a shining light in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Hull City with his performance and goal from the bench.

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Millwall sack head coach and appoint Harris ahead of Saints meeting

MILLWALL have reappointed record goalscorer Neil Harris as their new head coach ahead of Saturday's clash with Saints. The 46-year-old, who previously managed the Lions between 2015 and 2019, has left his role as Cambridge boss and signed a contract

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In the dock: Man banned from Wetherspoon pub after fight among cases at court

The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... LEWIS OAKLEY, 22, of Hobart Drive, Hythe pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis on Southern Road, Southampton. He also admitted obstructing or resisting

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Petition launched to save Hampshire hall from demolition

TWO people have launched a campaign to save Crosfield Hall in Romsey. Hilary Philbin and Keith Lawrenson have this week started a petition to pressure civic chiefs to amend plans for revamping the town centre. They aim to highlight the threat

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Town council planners object to plan to build 270 homes in local gap

TOWN council planners have objected to an application to build up to 270 new homes on the outskirts of Romsey. As previously reported, Gladmans Development wants to develop the land on Halterworth Lane. The application includes the potential

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Semi-detached home with ground-floor planning permission currently for sale

AN extended semi-detached home with planning permission in West Wellow is on the market. The property, located on Slab Lane, is being sold through estate agent Henshaw Fox. Offering spacious and light accommodation, the house is positioned

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Problems emerging at major housing development

There is no quick fix for the growing list of problems for a major new development in the Winchester district where more than 3,000 new homes are being built. A Winchester City Council forum heard from the developer and implementation officer for

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Vet serves an ace by using tennis ball to treat chicken's broken toe

A New Forest vet has told how half a tennis ball helped a chicken recover from a fractured toe. The ball acted as a cast, enabling the broken bone to knit together, after five-year-old Suzy suddenly flew up and landed heavily. Her owner, Fay

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Wheelie bins are set to appear in the New Forest - this is when

Wheelie bins are set to be introduced in the New Forest next year in a bid to boost the area's recycling rate. In a major update, the district council has confirmed that the new refuse collection system will be phased in across the Forest between

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Part of Southampton's industrial heritage set to be lost

Plans to dismantle a small part of Southampton’s industrial heritage have been given the green light. The city council has supported a proposal to remove a redundant weighbridge at Elliotts builder's merchants in Millbank Street. A council

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PC given written warning after shouting at 'unpleasant' boy, 11, who hit head on wall

An 'old school' police officer, whose violent tussle with a 11-year-old boy led to a head injury for the child, has been cleared of gross misconduct, after a ruling found the use of force was 'reasonable'. The police misconduct panel ruled PC Stuart

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Plan to turn Budgens store into house given go-ahead

Plans to turn a former convenience store into part of a five-bedroom house have been given the go-ahead. The New Forest National Park Authority has approved an application relating to the disused Budgens branch in Station Road, Sway. An NPA

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Flooding submerges roads amid Met Office yellow weather warning

Southampton’s roads were submerged in water after persistent rain after a yellow weather warning from the Met Office. Though rain was forecast throughout the day, the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind in Southampton, with gusts

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Everything we know after man dies in M27 lorry crash

A man has died after a lorry veered off the M27 and hit an overhead gantry plunging Southampton into traffic chaos. The crash involving a Mercedes lorry, Nissan Juke and Volkswagen Polo happened just after 12.30pm yesterday. It led to the westbound