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Martin: 'I am really hurt for my team and the result as we didn't deserve that'

SAINTS manager Russell Martin was "annoyed" by the final result but was ultimately proud of his players in defeat at Anfield.  Lewis Koumas scored on debut and fellow 18 year old Jayden Danns registered his first two goals as a depleted Liverpool

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'He felt something' - Martin provides update on Walker-Peters injury

SAINTS manager Russell Martin is waiting for more information on Kyle Walker-Peters' injury after the full-back was forced off against Liverpool. The two-time England international managed less than 20 minutes, having been introduced in the second

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Book of condolence set up for M27 lorry crash driver

The Daily Echo has set up a book of condolence for the community to pay tribute to Michal Kaminski. The 36-year-old died when his lorry was in a crash with two other cars on the M27 last Wednesday. Since then, his boss Lawrence Bryant has paid

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Saints fall short to Liverpool despite bucket load of chances at Anfield

SAINTS produced a performance to be proud of but ultimately fell to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of a young Liverpool side in the FA Cup fifth round.  Lewis Koumas and Jayden Danns, both 18 years old and sons of former professionals, scored their

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SECOND Willy Wonka event planned after original fail

A second Willy Wonka event is being planned in Glasgow to make up for the botched original experience. Children who were left in tears after attending the Box Hub Warehouse, in the Whiteinch area, will now get a new golden ticket after being let

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Saints or Liverpool drawn to Man United or Nottingham Forest in quarter-final

SAINTS could face Manchester United at Old Trafford in the FA Cup quarter-final.  The winners of Liverpool versus Saints will face the winners of Nottingham Forest versus Man United in the next round. Quarter-final fixtures are set to take

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Emotional tribute to 'caring' lorry driver who died in horrific crash on M27

A lorry driver who was killed in the crash on the M27 last week has been described as 'loving', 'caring' and 'hard working' by his devastated employer. Michal Kaminski, 36, was on his way to deliver flooring to customers on the South Coast when

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FA Cup - Saints knocked out by Liverpool - As it happened

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What happened in blaze that destroyed mansion?

The cause of a major fire which destroyed a family home has been classified as ‘accidental’. Fourteen crews battled the blaze in Curdridge Lane, Curdridge, at the peak of the incident on Sunday, February 11 night. The fire investigation team

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New Forest teen among five arrested after bike and power tools theft

A 16-year-old from the New Forest was among several arrested in connection with motorbike and machinery thefts across Dorset.  A patrol officer stopped two men in a car at Blackwater Junction near Christchurch at around 2pm on February 20. 

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Man jailed after stealing more than £1,000 in wine and beer from shop

A man who stole more than £1,000 of wine, beer and Red Bull from Co-op has been jailed. Samuel Griffiths, of no fixed abode, appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court yesterday. He was arrested by a patrolling officer and later charged in

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Southern Water denies polluting the River Test as anglers get case to court

Southern Water has pleaded not guilty to four charges of repeated pollution of the River Test. The water company has been accused of failing to prevent pollution discharging into the river from one of its outfalls, which drains the surface water

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Southampton man arrested after police manhunt

A Southampton man has been arrested after a search was launched for him last week.  Danny Kernaghan, 37, was arrested after allegations that he had breached his bail conditions.  He was on bail after an alleged burglary in May last year. 

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Car destroyed by large fire in early hours

A car has been destroyed after it went up in flames in the middle of a park. Shocking pictures show the vehicle engulfed by the blaze and the aftermath of the incident in Mansel Park. Around thirty 999 calls were made to Hampshire and Isle

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Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving and driving whilst disqualified

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and driving whilst disqualified in Gosport.  The driver was stopped on Vineside, Gosport at around 5pm yesterday (February 27).  Officers said the white Peugeot he was driving was identified

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Convenience store ripped open in burglary

Two people have been arrested after a Thornhill convenience store was struck by thieves this morning. The Laly’s convenience store on Thornhill Park Road has had the exterior shutters ripped from the store doors, as well as having glass shattered

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Blood Brothers packs a powerful punch at Mayflower Theatre

If you ask most people what musical made them love the genre, you’ll likely receive a definitive answer and a fondly recalled backstory. For me, The Lion King was the show that opened my eyes to the wondrous world of musical theatre. The spectacular

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Cash register and number plates found after stolen car seized near M27

A cash register and number plates have been found after a stolen vehicle was seized near the M27.  Police have launched an investigation after a silver car was seized just off junction one of the M27 at Cadnam.  Officers say the vehicle was

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'There will be some' - Martin offers selection hint as Bree involvement confirmed

SAINTS manager Russell Martin insisted there "will be some changes" to his starting team for the FA Cup fifth round at Liverpool. Martin, speaking in a press conference ahead of the visit to Anfield, also addressed his team's drop in form in the

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School to reopen tomorrow after fire crews tackle smoke in building - Live

2:05pm John Borg sent in these photos of emergency services at the school earlier today.

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Emergency services attend the scene of a crash on West Quay Road - Live

10:21am Traffic is coping well with the closure. There are currently only short delays.

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New town arts venue construction is making good progress

Good progress is being made towards the opening of Fareham’s new arts and entertainment venue and tickets could be on sale soon, according to the council. Fareham Borough Council’s leisure and communities scrutiny panel was updated on the revamp

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Saints fan of 60 years on 'painful' run of games - Letter

How can a team who went so long without losing, lose to Bristol City, Hull, and now Millwall? It must be clear to all true Saints fans this team will only go up though the play offs. I would like to know why the manager changes the team so

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198-bed student housing complex is given the go-ahead

Plans to replace a student housing complex with a new facility containing twice as many units have been given the go-ahead. Southampton City Council has approved an application relating to the 50-year-old St Margaret's House, a four-storey building

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Fly-tipper dumps wooden pallets and branches in car park

A large pile of wooden pallets and branches were dumped in the car park of an industrial estate. The mountain of rubbish was left at Ensign Way in Hamble on February 15 by a person driving a white flatbed truck. A chair and packaging were also

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County council vows to increase council tax amid 'bleak' finances

Households in Hampshire will be paying more than £70 a year extra to the county council from April and the authority’s finances have “never been bleaker”. Hampshire County Council said the 4.99 per cent rise will earn it an extra £39 million –

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Pub can keep outdoor bar and stage - despite parking concerns

A Hampshire pub has been told it can keep an outdoor bar and stage - despite fears they could continue to cause parking problems. The Traveller's Rest at Hart Hill in Hythe sought retrospective planning permission to continue using the facility

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National Motor Museum announces vintage MGB GT as top prize in charity draw

The National Motor Museum is offering a 1972 restored MGB GT as the top prize in its 2025 draw. Tickets are £2 each and are now available for purchase with all the proceeds directly supporting the National Motor Museum Trust in Beaulieu, in the

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New £4.3m Victim Care Hub scheme revealed by crime commissioner

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight's police and crime commissioner (PCC) has unveiled a new state-of-the-art £4.3m service for victims of crime, named the Victim Care Hub. The four new Victim Care Hubs introduce a system of support for victims across

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Ambulance workers sacked for rape and sex assaults

Ambulance workers have been accused of sexually assaulting patients and colleagues - with at least one sacked for rape, figures obtained by the Daily Echo reveal. Figures show that 51 allegations of sexual assault were made against serving South

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Men accused of murder were 'desperate' and 'prepared to use violence,' jury told

Five men accused of murdering Mark Noke in a robbery gone wrong were "desperate for money" and "prepared to use violence," a jury has been told.  Prosecutor Adam Vaitilingam KC claimed that all five men on trial for the alleged murder planned to

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Lorry driver in court after woman suffers 'life-changing' injuries

A lorry driver has appeared in court following an accident in which a young woman allegedly suffered life-changing injuries. Slawomir Kotlowski is facing two allegations relating to an incident that occurred on the westbound carriageway of the

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Planning row as neighbours pitted against each other

A Gosport couple have been told they can keep their orangery built without the correct planning permission – but planners have said they don’t like being part of wars between neighbours. The applicants, Mr and Mrs Gibbs of Bridgemary Road, had

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Saints predicted team to face Liverpool as Martin could field strong side

SAINTS face possibly their toughest test of the season this evening against Liverpool in the FA Cup. Southampton have won just one of their last four games, while Liverpool have won their last four. That run includes winning the League Cup

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Why does Ryanair flights price hike hit people affected by cost of living? Letter

On television the discussion was that Ryanair may have to increase the cost of flights. Somebody mentioned it will hit those already suffering with the cost of living. If you are genuinely suffering with the cost of living, how on earth do

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Here's your chance to 'beat the Beast' in pub quiz from star of ITV's The Chase

They've been dubbed the Beauty & the Beast and they're bringing their quiz, based on ITV's The Chase, to Eastleigh.  Mark Labbett, star of the ITV quiz show, and his TV presenter girlfriend Hayley Palmer will be bringing the Beast and Beauty Quiz

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Southampton Girl Guides thank NHS bosses for garden project

A group of Girl Guides have thanked several NHS trust members for supporting the creation of a wellbeing garden. Members of the Solent NHS Trust's Executive Team were thanked by Southampton's 3rd Test Guide group for supporting their wellbeing

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In the dock: M3 drink driver caught at more than twice the limit

The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... MATTHEW BROWN, 38, of Thornhill Road, Fawley admitted two charges of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress in New

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Mettricks unveils reopening date for Portswood - with exciting changes

A popular independent coffee shop will reopen after a three-month refurb – with exciting changes. Hailed as ‘Southampton’s independent’ Mettricks has taken its well-loved coffee experience one step further. The Portswood branch will reopen

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Developer forced into £80,000 payout after backing out of appeal over 100 homes

A developer’s decision to pull out of fighting a blocked bid to build more than 100 new homes near Fareham has cost it nearly £80,000. After being refused outline planning permission for 109 houses in Wallington, Hampshire Vistry Group PLC was

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Woman whose death sparked murder probe 'feared jail over unpaid fines'

A woman who was found dead outside a Southampton tower block feared she would go to jail over unpaid fines, an inquest was told. Kim Baker, 52, fell from Havre Towers on International Way, in Weston, on April 10, 2023. Officers launched a murder

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Why this special seal pup born in the New Forest is a first for Hampshire

A grey seal pup born on the Beaulieu River is believed to be the first to be raised in Hampshire waters. Conservationists have been keeping a watchful eye to give it every chance of survival. The Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour team has been safeguarding

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Bowling fans hail ‘amazing transformation’ of Tenpin after refurb

Tenpin Southampton has been praised for its ‘amazing transformation’ by bowling fans after unveiling a brand-new look. This comes after the bowling alley – which has been a hub for the local community in Auckland Road for more than 30 years – was

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Greggs to open new eat-in bakery soon – here’s where

A popular national bakery is set to open in Hedge End in the coming weeks. Greggs will soon swing open its doors at the former Pizza Hut and Gourmet 4 Kitchen and Bar site. The brand’s iconic blue sign has been erected at the premises in Hedge

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Council planning row erupts over a dropped kerb

A dropped kerb in Hill Head has been at the centre of a planning row between two councils. Planning chiefs in Fareham have criticised Hampshire County Council for ‘making a right mess’ as it gave contradictory opinions to a dropped kerb application