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Armstrong still 'annoyed' at Martin for being benched against Millwall
SAINTS manager Russell Martin thinks Adam Armstrong is still annoyed at him after benching him for the first time this season. The 27 year old now has 17 goals and 11 assists this season after his strike in the 4-3 win at Birmingham City on Saturday
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Meta apologises for Facebook and Instagram issue and confirms it is resolved
Social media users have experienced issues with the likes of Facebook and Instagram today (March 5) as Meta services were struggling to load and some were locked out of their accounts. However, now the company has confirmed that its platforms are
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Heavy delays on M3 after crash blocks lane - live
7:21pm Police have confirmed they were called at 5.37pm to reports of a collision on the M3 between junctions 10 and 11
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'My fault' - Aribo reveals reason he was 'relieved' to score Birmingham winner
SAINTS midfielder Joe Aribo admitted he felt "relief" from his last-minute winner as he blamed himself for the Birmingham equaliser. The Nigerian international made it 4-3 in the 96th minute at St Andrew's on Saturday, in a chaotic Championship
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Club and city showing support for Saints Foundation ahead of charity matchday
SAINTS Foundation is in the spotlight when Southampton welcome Sunderland to St Mary’s on Saturday. The Saints Foundation Matchday is an annual fixture in the season calendar dedicated to celebrating and fundraising. As previously announced
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Hampshire county pitch advisor to retire after 40 years
HAMPSHIRE pitch advisor Chris Westbrook has retired after over 40 years of service in supporting cricket grounds across the county. Westbrook, from Ampfield, has dedicated a lot of time, most of which on a voluntary basis, supporting clubs in and
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'Am I being hacked?' Facebook and Instagram users 'panic' as platforms go down
Users of Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram are experiencing problems with logging on and loading content. Some have expressed their gratitude as they realised X, formerly Twitter, isn’t Meta-owned, meaning they were able to
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Crash on West Quay Road caused long delays for drivers
Drivers near West Quay Road faced travel disruption this morning after a crash. The busy Southampton road, that runs past Ikea and West Quay Shopping Centre, can often become congested during rush hour but Tuesday, February 5 saw tailbacks longer
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Thousands of social media users report problems with Facebook and Instagram
THOUSANDS of social media users have reported Facebook and Instagram are currently unavailable. Facebook users have reported on X, formerly known as Twitter, they have been logged out of the website and the associated Messenger app. One person
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Martin explains why he has made so many changes to his defence - Stephens is the key
BOSS Russell Martin explained why he has made so many changes to his back four, admitting: "It's about getting players on the pitch." Captain Jack Stephens, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, and Jan Bednarek have all started in three of the last four Championship
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Facebook and Instagram users report outage on social media app- What to know
Facebook users have reported that the social media site is currently down and not working. It comes as more than 17,000 users of the app took to the outage site Downdetector to share they are having issues with Facebook. On the site, it shows
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Every word Martin said on Preston, why 'the team was back' and his defensive changes
EVERY word Saints manager Russell Martin said ahead of facing Preston North End in the Championship at St Mary's. How are Kyle Walker-Peters and Ryan Fraser? RM: With the Leicester game being delayed until later in the season it suits Ryan
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'Back on the grass' - Martin issues latest update on Walker-Peters fitness
SAINTS manager Russell Martin hinted Kyle Walker-Peters is likely to return from injury against Sunderland on Saturday. The St Mary's side host Preston North End on Wednesday evening in the penultimate Championship match before their international
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Fred Olsen unveils new cruises from Southampton - and offers £1,000 off a trip
Fred Olsen has unveiled a brand new cruise programme for 2025/2026 from Southampton that will visit "far-flung gems" across the world. There will be "opportunities to explore festive markets in Europe, search for the Northern Lights and experience
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This is why the air ambulance was spotted in Eastleigh
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has confirmed they attended a medical incident in Eastleigh at the weekend. The incident occurred in Bishopstoke, shortly after 6pm on Sunday, March 3. One doctor and two specialist paramedics provided
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All the Aldi stores in the UK trialling parcel lockers - see the full list
Aldi shoppers across the UK will notice a change outside the front of some stores with the supermarket giant trialling parcel lockers. Throughout March, InPost lockers will be available outside 22 Aldi stores across the country (a list of which
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Infant school reopens after heating issues
A Hampshire school that was forced to close yesterday has now reopened. Foxhills Infant School on Foxhills Lane, Ashurst, told parents the school would be closed yesterday, Monday, March 4, after the Infant school was left without central heating
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Millions set for £1,800 pay rise next month - this is why
Millions of workers will receive a pay rise worth up to £1,800 from next month. In November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the National Living Wage would rise by more than £1 an hour from April 1. The National Living Wage will rise
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Heavy delays and tailbacks on M3 and M27 after crash
11:21am Hampshire traffic is reporting delays of more than an hour on the M3. #M3 Northbound - CCTV showing
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Business set to represent Central South at property event
A consortium of businesses from the Central South is set to head out to MIPIM, a global property event. The group intends to promote the Central South region, showcasing the potential for investment and development. The 45-strong private sector-led
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Solent University distributes £34,000 in bursaries to local students
Students at Solent University in Southampton have received £1,000 bursaries. The sum total of £34,000, awarded for the 2023/2024 academic year, is a part of the Local Student Bursary Scheme. The scheme was launched in 2018, and in the last
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Trans Pride: Disco, speeches and march in Southampton
Southampton is set to host a bigger and better Trans Pride event than ever before with marches, live music, a disco and powerful speeches from members of the city’s transgender community. The city's biggest annual event dedicated to celebrating
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Comedy legend to appear on stage in Only Fools and Horses the musical tour
Comedy legend Paul Whitehouse will reprise his role as Grandad in the UK and Ireland tour of West End smash hit Only Fools and Horses The Musical, which is set for Southampton in 2025. Whitehouse, who co-wrote the show and the original music, along
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'We have decided to take a break' - Luxury hotels cancel festival for 2024
The organisers of the Smoked & Uncut festivals have announced that they will be taking a break and not hosting events in 2024. The open-air festivals were held at various hotels around Hampshire, Kent and Somerset with it mainly being at The Pig
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Mastiff nicknamed 'Big Moose' weighing 60kg looking for new home
Meet the 60kg dog nicknamed 'Big Moose' looking for a new home. The five-year-old mastiff weighs the same as a drum kit, 9.44 stone, and arrived at the Stubbington Ark in July 2022 when his owners could not take care of him. Big Moose is described
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Cunard's new ship boasts 'elevated retail offering'
Luxury cruise line Cunard has given a sneak peek into the 'elevated retail offering' awaiting its guests aboard its latest ship Queen Anne. With the launch scheduled in less than three months, and the ship arriving in Southampton at the end of
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In the dock: Man who stole cognac and fruit juice among those sentenced at court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... TYRONE HARRIS, 37, of Millbrook Road East, Southampton pleaded guilty to possessing a controlled drug of Class B, namely cannabis in Portsmouth. He was fined £80 and must
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Sky TV presenter gives her tips on how to have a positive mindset
Sky television presenter Hayley Palmer, who is based in Fareham, shares her tips... I thought I’d share my tips on how I navigate my mindset and body through the dark cold February days! Does anyone else find it a struggle to get out of bed
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World Book Day - send us your photos for our picture special
It's one of the most exciting events on the school calendar. And we want to celebrate World Book Day 2024 as school pupils dress up for the big day. The annual event - a celebration of our love of books - falls on Thursday, March 7. We'd
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Mark Noke trial: 'No reliable evidence' to place murder accused at scene, jury told
A barrister has told a jury there is "no reliable evidence" to prove his client was in Thornhill on the night Mark Noke was killed. Delivering his closing speech, Nick Haggan KC said Justin Roach was "not involved in any way" with the death of
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Great grandmother, 100, celebrates birthday with family and a KFC
A beloved great grandmother with a heart of gold is celebrating her 100th birthday today. Violet Osborne, a familiar face around West End where she has lived for the past 37 years, has received a card from The King to mark her century milestone
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'Have to bounce back' - Saints' Purfield wants response to Sunderland defeat
SAINTS Women defender Jemma Purfield insisted her side have "plenty of fight left in us" despite their 1-0 defeat at promotion rivals Sunderland on Sunday. The defeat leaves Marieanne Spacey-Cale's side four points off the top with five games left
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Loan watch: Alcaraz provides an assist on his first Juventus start
MIDFIELDER Charly Alcaraz registered his first Juventus assist on Sunday evening in their 2-1 defeat to Napoli. It came on the Argentine's first start for the Old Lady, having joined the Italian giants on loan until the end of the season. Although
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Woman 'almost had a heart attack' after tower block lift 'drops' mid air
A Southampton tower block resident said she screamed ‘like she was being kidnapped’ after the lift she was in dropped unexpectedly. Lesley Hamer was in the lift at Dumbleton Towers, in Thornhill, and was going to the ground floor when it suddenly
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Charity launched in memory of girl, 6, marks 20 years of fundraising
A charity set up in memory of a brave six-year-old who asked her parents to continue to help poorly children after she was gone is marking its 20th birthday. Sophie's Appeal, which was set up in memory of Sophie Barringer, from Eastleigh, who died
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Art exhibition inspired by Sky TV contest to open at New Forest attraction
An art exhibition inspired by Sky Arts’ Landscape Artist of the Year semi-finalists’ paintings of Buckler’s Hard will open soon in the maritime village. The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition will feature the paintings they created as well as artworks
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Saints fan hit by bottle after 'missiles' thrown by rival supporters
A Saints fan has said it felt like she was shot when a bottle was launched at her head during the away game at Birmingham. Tara Doel, 58, was struck by a full plastic bottle after it was launched by a crowd of home fans following Southampton’s
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Friends sign book of condolence for 'true hero' lorry driver killed in M27 crash
Friends and family have paid tribute to lorry driver Michal Kaminski who died in a crash on the M27 near the junction for Eastleigh.
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Work on Bargate development resumes months after contractor goes bust
Work on the Bargate Quarter scheme has resumed after the site’s main contractor went into administration. Construction began on the £132m scheme in February 2022 with hundreds of homes set to transform Southampton city centre. The project comprises
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Pensioner's shock as wall blown over in high winds destroys garden
A Southampton pensioner has told of his shock when a more than 100-year-old Victorian wall came crashing down on his garden crushing his trees and vegetables. Bob Sanderson, 85, was at home with his wife on Westbourne Crescent, Highfield, when
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Fury at the council as bins go unemptied for more than six weeks
People living in Highfield have told of their rage after going more than six weeks without their recycling bins being emptied. Households across the city have faced bin collection chaos after a change to the way refuse crews operate. Under
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Decision due on plans for 84 new homes on school's former playing field
City councillors are set to decide on plans to build 84 new homes on a school's former playing field. The proposals by Sovereign Network Group would see the homes built on the land to the rear of the former St Mary's Independent School in Midanbury