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How to watch, stream or follow Southampton's Championship trip to Birmingham City
SAINTS will look to get back to winning ways on Saturday when they travel to St Andrews to face Birmingham City. Russell Martin's side have lost four of their last five matches which has put them behind promotion rivals Leeds United, and Ipswich
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Downes fit to be named in Saints squad for first time since Huddersfield
SAINTS manager Russell Martin has confirmed midfielder Flynn Downes is fit and ready for selection. The 25 year old can return to the squad for the Championship trip to Birmingham City to make his first appearance in three weeks. Saints have
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'Makes me feel sick' - Martin launches defence of Smallbone after online abuse
SAINTS manager Russell Martin launched a passionate defence of midfielder Will Smallbone after online abuse. Smallbone, 24, was targeted in the aftermath of Wednesday's 3-0 defeat at Liverpool in the FA Cup fifth round. Following the fixture
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to make public announcement - what it's about
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to make a public address in front of 10 Downing Street this evening (Friday, March 1). The Prime Minister spent the day in Scotland, giving a speech to the Scottish Conservative conference in the afternoon.
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M3 blocked due to incident - live updates
11:16am Police have confirmed that the M3 Southbound has reopened. A spokesperson said: "We were called at 4.40pm
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Delays of almost 40 minutes near M27 roundabout - live traffic updates
5:09pm The road connects the M27 junction 7 with Thornhill. 5:08pm
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March's Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 March winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
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Animals on the tracks cause rail delays - live updates
4:32pm Following animals on the railway between Bournemouth and Brockenhurst, all lines have now reopened.
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Live weather and flooding updates following Met Office yellow weather warning
4:52pm A chilly evening, with scattered showers or longer spells of rain 🌧️ Some snow could fall over the
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Saints Foundation Charity Dinner raises more than £140,000
MORE than £140,000 was raised by 400+ generous guests at the Saints Foundation Charity Dinner, which played out in style at St Mary’s. This year’s proceedings were compèred by hosts Kenzie Benali and Adam Blackmore, with notable attendees including
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Two 16-year-olds arrested for cannabis and knife carrying in car park
Two 16-year-olds have been arrested on suspicion of having cannabis and a large knife in Whitestar Place, Southampton. Police have detained two teenagers after receiving reports of anti-social behaviour in car parks in Whitestar Place on Thursday
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CCTV released of two women after £1,150 of skincare products are stolen
Police have released CCTV images of two women following a shoplifting incident at Boots in Whiteley Shopping Centre. More than £1,000 worth of skincare products were stolen from the store at 2pm on Wednesday, February 21. Hampshire police are
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Police bombarded with calls from furious drivers due to roadworks on A27
Drivers have been calling police to complain about roadworks in Fareham. The Hampshire County Council roadworks are taking place on the A27 and the £10m scheme will see a new dedicated bus lane between Portsmouth and Fareham. The travel disruption
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Southampton boxer Bevan hoping to earn Olympic qualification for Paris 2024
WHEN Southampton boxer Taylor Bevan looks around the boxing gym and GB Boxing’s Sheffield base, the faces of Team GB’s many Olympic medallists look back at him. The 23 year old light-heavyweight dreams of joining their ranks, and will have the
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Man dressed in black stole VW Golf from outside house
A man in black is being hunted in connection with the theft of a VW Golf in Bishop's Waltham and an attempted burglary. The car was stolen from Langton Road sometime between 11pm on Sunday February 25 and 8am on Monday February 26. The police
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Hampshire spinner Mason Crane joins Glamorgan on season-long loan
HAMPSHIRE leg-spinner Mason Crane has joined Glamorgan on a season-long loan and will be available across all formats during his time at Sophia Gardens. Crane has made a total of 154 appearances for Hampshire since making his debut in 2015, helping
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Southampton's Craig David set to open Three Friday Nights at Goodwood
Southampton's Craig David is set to open the Three Friday Nights festival taking place at Goodwood Racecourse. Craig David has been announced as the first performer at the event which combines horseracing, music and dancing throughout June 2024
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'Sure they are fighting hard' - Martin anticipates big Birmingham effort for Mowbray
SAINTS boss Russell Martin is expecting a "difficult" test against a Birmingham City side "fighting hard" for manager Tony Mowbray. Mowbray has taken a step back from the Midlands club due to illness - with Birmingham assistant Mark Venus now in
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Glamping site refused permission after neighbours complain of sex noises and parties
A glamping site has been refused planning permission after neighbours reported having to “awkwardly” listen to couples having sex in the thin tents as well as disturbance caused by karaoke parties. Secret Garden Glamping in Lymington had applied
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Every word Martin said ahead of Southampton's visit to Birmingham City
EVERY word Southampton manager Russell Martin said ahead of his side's trip to Birmingham City. How important is this week and the factor of an extended international break? RM: They are all big now. We want to go into that break in a good
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Traffic 'not moving' on M27 as drivers see delays
10:47am A stranded vehicle blocked one lane of traffic and was the cause of the delays. Police were at the scene talking
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Walker-Peters likely to miss Birmingham but club receive positive injury update
SAINTS stalwart Kyle Walker-Peters is likely to miss the visit to Birmingham City through injury. It will mean the 26 year old misses Championship minutes for the first time this season after coming off early at Liverpool. Walker-Peters, who
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Met Office issues two yellow warnings for Southampton
Two warnings have been issued for Southampton as the city wakes up to rain and wind battering. The Met Office issued two yellow warnings for rain and wind which affect much of Hampshire today. The warning for rain started at midnight and will
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Up to 1,000 city council jobs could be axed, former leader claims
Up to 1,000 council jobs could be axed as part of the city council's cost-saving measures, a former council leader believes. Yesterday, the Government approved a £120m recovery package which allows Southampton City Council to sell assets or get
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'I'm a big boy and can take it' - Manning addresses criticism from Saints supporters
DEFENDER Ryan Manning insists he is a "big boy" and can take criticism from supporters - but he hopes to prove them wrong. Manning, 27, signed for Saints on a free transfer last summer having excelled under Russell Martin at Swansea. The
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Mock historic slavery poster at pub reported to police as ‘hate incident’ by punter
A punter has reported a mock historic slavery poster on display at a Southampton pub as a ‘hate incident’. The well-known Red Lion pub has been criticised by a drinker after the “abhorrent and uncomfortable” poster making reference to slavery
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Residents say closing dump would be 'disastrous' and lead to more fly tipping
RESIDENTS from Romsey and surrounding areas have said closing their local tip would be a “disastrous” and “irresponsible” move by the council. Hampshire County Council’s proposal to close smaller tips such as Casbrook Household Waste Recycling
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Slapped elf and brawling dads at hilariously bleak event like viral Wonka hit
In light of the Glasgow-based Willy Wonka experience being branded a ‘farce’ the Echo looks back at when a local event caused outrage and made the headlines across the country. Despite being billed as a “winter wonderland”, the New Forest event
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MP and council leader row over M27 resurfacing
The MP for Eastleigh and the leader of Eastleigh Borough Council have got in a row over the plans for M27 resurfacing. Paul Holmes MP has been pushing for the M27 to be resurfaced for more than three years. Residents living near the stretch
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Aura Technology champions tech gender diversity drive
As International Women's Day nears, the Hampshire-based tech company Aura Technology, which is based in Totton, says it is bolstering its approach to promoting gender diversity within the sector. Georgina Hobbs, who serves as a second-line support
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The firm offering fly fishing hen and stag dos on the famous River Test
An unusual hen or stag party can enjoy a truly unique experience in the outdoors, indulging in a fabulous day of fly fishing on some of the country's most famous chalk streams, luxuriating in delicious food and drink with views across the river.
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Here's what a £2 million budget will buy you in the Hampshire countryside
An impressive five bedroom family home at the heart of a sought after Hampshire village is up for sale for £2 million. Owslebury House, on Main Road in Owslebury, sits in attractive gardens of about 0.36 acres in the South Downs National Park.
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'It would be a real shame to see it go': Award-winning bakery could close
A bustling bakery that opened more than 35 years ago is in danger of closing after losing two key members of staff. Tilley's is a thriving, family-run business in the centre of Hythe, but one of the bakers is retiring and another is preparing to
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5 of the most luxurious cruises leaving Southampton in March 2024
Getting away from the hustle and bustle of usual life can be a great way to recharge, and what better way than to take a trip on a cruise from Southampton? There are several leaving from the city in March that are sailing all over the world including
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Pensioner, 84, avoids jail after assaulting woman
An 84-year-old man has avoided jail after he assaulted a woman member just before Christmas in Southampton. David Bignell, admitted assault by beating at Southampton Magistrates' Court. This relates to an attack on December 20, 2023. He admitted
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In the dock: Drink drivers and shoplifters sentenced at Southampton court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... ASHLEY LEAR, 35, of Millbrook Road West, Southampton pleaded guilty to possessing a controlled drug of Class A, namely crack cocaine. He was fined £120 and must pay £85 court
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'Stepped up his rehab' - Martin issues latest update on injured signing Stewart
SAINTS manager Russell Martin revealed Ross Stewart has "stepped up" his rehab again in a fresh update on the striker. The boss confirms Stewart, 27, is still not expected to feature this season following a hamstring injury in November. The
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Hoverboards and virtual reality teaching - the college of the future?
Students are training in a state-of-the-art new technology centre after a £13m cash injection set up a new institute. The South Coast Institute of Technology, located at CEMAST College off Solent Airport, Lee-on-the-Solent, is a collaboration between
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Fury as bad electricity supply blows bulbs and hits appliances
A St Denys cul-de-sac has suffered a dodgy electrical supply which could cost residents thousands. Those living in Saltmead in St Denys have experienced blown-out lightbulbs, flickering streetlights, dishwasher malfunctions, half-cooked microwave
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Pensioner 'living in fear' in mobile home park after being targeted by vandals
An Eastleigh pensioner has told of living in fear after having her garden repeatedly vandalised on a mobile home park. Christine Bicknell, 76, from Eastleigh, moved to the King Edward Mobile Home Park in Chandler’s Ford, after living in a similar
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More than £10,000 raised for brother of M27 crash victim as tributes pour in
A fundraiser for the brother of the man who died on the M27 has raised more than £10,000 in less than two days. Over £10,500 has been raised at the time of writing through an online crowdfunding page for Rafal Kaminski after his brother's tragic
