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Martin: 'I’m delighted that we win but frustrated we conceded two goals'
MANAGER Russell Martin was frustrated that Saints conceded twice despite beating Sunderland 4-2 at St Mary's. Substitute Joe Rothwell grabbed a quickfire double to restore Southampton's lead after the Black Cats cut their two-goal lead from the
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Country pub welcomes new landlord with ‘community’ vision
A PUB in a village near Winchester has been taken over by a new landlord who is hoping to take it back to “the good old days”. Andrew Gwilliam-Kent, 30, is the new landlord at The Cricketers Inn in Easton, officially taking over last month after
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Little-known car parking loophole that could help you avoid a hefty fine
Little-known loopholes could save drivers in England from having to fork out on hefty parking ticket fines in car parks. Research from the RAC Foundation, nearly 2 million motorists were fined in the first quarter of the last financial year, costing
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What time is Gladiators on TV tonight? When to watch the first semi-final on BBC
The first of the Gladiators semi-finals will air on BBC tonight (Saturday, March 9) as four contenders attempt to book a place in the grand final. The show returned to TV screens across the UK for the first time in nearly 24 years in January with
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'Whooping cough' on rise in UK - All you need to know, its symptoms & preventing
More than 2,500 suspected whooping cough infections have been diagnosed by GPs so far in 2024 after a spike in cases. This is according to the latest figures by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in their notifications of infectious diseases
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Village's public toilet closed after vandals strike - again
A PUBLIC toilet in a Hampshire village is closed after it was vandalised. The men's toilet at New Road, Swanmore, was found with the hand gel ripped off the wall and toilet paper thrown around. On Swanmore Parish Council's Facebook page
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Substitute Rothwell to the rescue as Saints beat Sunderland in goal-fest
SUPER substitute Joe Rothwell came to Southampton's rescue with two quickfire goals in a 4-2 win against Sunderland at St Mary's. Stuart Armstrong and Adam Armstrong strikes had Saints in total control at the break before the Black Cats responded
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St Mary’s Stadium DJ plays fire themed songs after warehouse blaze
On Wednesday Southampton Football Club were forced to postpone their Championship fixture with Preston North End due a fire at an industrial unit outside St Mary’s Stadium. Three days on, it appears the club’s DJ has designed the stadium’s pre-match
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Fans head to St Mary's past charred remains of destroyed warehouse units
Saints fans are heading to St Mary's today walking by the charred remains of the industrial units nearby. A huge fire broke out on Wednesday, destroying several buildings in Marine Parade that need to be demolished in the coming days. Huge
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Saints manager praises emergency services after fire
Southampton Football Club manager Russell Martin has praised the work of the emergency services following a fire at a warehouse outside St Mary’s Stadium. Firefighters tackled a blaze at Polystar Plastics’ industrial unit, Marine Parade, on Wednesday
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Championship - Saints beat Sunderland - As it happened
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Man arrested for assaulting an emergency worker in Southampton
A MAN has been arrested after an emergency worker was assaulted in Southampton. The suspect then failed to appear in court and was further arrested for drug offences, police said. It's one of several arrests made by the Southampton City Centre
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'Drink this to live 4 years longer' 3 cups a day may add extra 'healthy' years
National Geographic fellow and author Dan Buettner has shared the drink that could add four 'extra healthy' years to our lives and how often we need to consume it to see the effects. The explorer and educator, 63, recently took to Instagram to
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Scottish beach named the second most beautiful place in the world
A beach in Scotland has been named the second most beautiful place in the world, placing ahead of Machu Pichu in Peru and The Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The publisher of the list, The Times, said: "Ancient mountaintop citadels, red-rocked
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Traffic warning issued ahead of Southampton FC match against Sunderland
A traffic warning has been issued ahead of Southampton Football Club’s Football League Championship fixture against Sunderland this afternoon. Saints are playing at St Mary’s Stadium for the first time since a fire at an industrial unit postponed
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Roads and footbridges reopen following warehouse fire near St Mary's
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that all roads and footbridges that were closed have fully reopened following a warehouse fire at Marine Parade. This comes after emergency services tackled a blaze at Polystar Plastics
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Benali on impact of Preston postponement and Saints Foundation matchday
GIVEN the fire’s proximity to the stadium and the road closures it was no surprise when Wednesday’s game against Preston North End was called off. In some ways, it became a waiting game to find out when it was postponed rather than if it would be.
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Dramatic capture of escaped convict plucked from Solent by passing warship
IT must rank as the most dramatic capture of an escaped prisoner, the convict being plucked to safety by a passing warship as he clung to a buoy in the Solent. Arthur Anderson, 38, owed his life to a Royal Navy pilot who, hundreds of feet in the air
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A journey of the imagination: what we thought of Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
Anything that brings a dragon, an astronaut and a pirate to life on stage has to be worth a watch. And this delightful retelling of the Julia Donaldson favourite Charlie Cook's Favourite Book was an absolute triumph, loved by every member of the
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Plans for 84 new homes on former school field spark outcry
Plans for 84 new homes to be built on a school’s former playing field have attracted a wave of opposition. The proposals tabled by Sovereign Network Group would see the homes built on the land to the rear of the former St Mary's Independent School
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Six-figure refurbishment has given popular pub a new lease of life
Popular Stubbington pub The Cuckoo Pint has reopened with a fresh new look following a six figure refurbishment. Customers are now enjoying drinks and great value food at the venue, which enjoys an enviable spot just a mile from Hill Head Beach
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Woman's arm and breast swell to three times their size after cancer surgery
A cancer survivor has told of the shocking moment her arm and breast swelled to three times their usual size after a bout of lymphoedema. Lisa Salaman lives with her husband and two children in Ringwood and was 42 years old when she noticed a lump
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Friends of woman missing for three years slam 'huge errors' by police
Friends and family of a missing Southampton woman have marked the third anniversary of her disappearance by launching an outspoken attack on Caribbean police. Sarm Heslop was working on a catamaran owned by her US boyfriend, Ryan Bane, when she
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Three men guilty of murdering Mark Noke: the moment as it unfolded
Three men have been found guilty of murdering Mark Noke at his Southampton flat during a robbery gone wrong. The 64-year-old was stabbed in the chest when a group of masked men burst into his Thornhill home to steal £30,000 of cash and drugs -
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School attendance is 'critical' says council as absences rise above national average
Southampton City Council has said it is 'everyone's responsibility' to improve school attendance after absences in the city rose above the national average. Data from the Department for Education shows that 5.31 per cent of secondary school pupils
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M3, A36 and M27 closures for Southampton drivers to be aware of this weekend
A small number of motorway closures may impact Southampton drivers this weekend according to National Highways England. These will be along the M3, A36 and M27 roads during the early hours of the morning. If you're planning to travel along
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Exbury Gardens spring blooms arrive three weeks early
Spring has sprung early at Exbury Gardens thanks to the recent wet and warm weather. Visitors to the popular New Forest location, opening today, can see the display of spring blooms three weeks earlier than anticipated. Influenced by the mild
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'Winchester shoplifters now head to Southampton' says police boss
Winchester's tougher action on shoplifting and city centre anti-social behaviour means criminals are heading to Southampton, a senior police officer has said. It has been so successful that many offenders have turned their attentions elsewhere.
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Manager inspires girls ahead of International Women's Day
A female Barratt Homes marketing manager, Megan Hamlyn, has inspired Hampshire girls at an event in the run up to International Women's Day. Based in Hedge End in Southampton, she spoke at a Saints Foundation IWD event aimed at promoting aspirational
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Fareham Borough Council backs proposed padel tennis centre
Fareham Borough Council councillors are backing a proposal to build a padel tennis centre at Park Lane Recreation Ground. Padel tennis, often referred to as a hybrid of tennis and squash, is quickly gaining popularity across the globe. Padel4All
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Meet the woman who has gone from cleaner to assistant site manager
A Southampton woman working for a construction company has gone from cleaner to trainee assistant site manager in just four years. Gemma Wort, 30, has shot up the career ladder since losing her job in the retail sector and joining Taurus Cleaning
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Man obsessed with film 'Split' raped woman after warning her of 'violent' personality
A rapist fascinated with the horror film Split - about a man with multiple personalities - manipulated and raped a young woman. Joseph Head, 25, formerly of Southampton, went to extreme lengths over the course of three months to manipulate his
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Elderly lady punched by fellow patient at Southampton General Hospital
A pensioner was punched during an attack by a fellow patient at Southampton General Hospital. The woman, in her 70s, was punched in the arm on March 1, police said. Officers received a report of the attack shortly after 11.30pm that day.
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'Cold war' between ice cream vendors after plea for one to be banned
A 'cold war' between warring ice cream vendors at a beauty spot has escalated after an ancient court heard an impassioned plea for one of them to be banned. Two years ago when a new ice cream van started trading at the popular landmark it received
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5 of the best places to go for a delightful afternoon tea in Southampton
The concept of afternoon tea is something that many Brits enjoy, and there are a fair few places in Southampton where you can go for one. Whether it is for the cake, scones or the drinks themselves, there are many aspects to enjoy about it.
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Council approves 'most shameful' budget in Southampton
Approval has been given to the “most shameful” budget ever presented in Southampton City Council in a day critics said should never have happened. Council tax will increase by 4.99 per cent – the maximum amount allowed without a referendum – meaning
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'It's like coming full circle': Brit Award nominee on her homecoming show
It's set to be one special homecoming, a dream come true for one of the UK's fastest rising, unique and in demand pop acts who always dreamed of gracing the Guildhall stage. Breakout British star Caity Baser, who grew up in Chandlers Ford, is
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Heroic police officers disarmed man wearing explosive devices
Five Hampshire police officers who disarmed a man brandishing a handgun and two explosive devices have been nominated in The National Police Bravery Awards. On August 28, PCs Emma Davies and Tim Clarkson attended a Gosport address to detain a wanted
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Householder speaks out after 'landslide' leaves garden 'on the edge of a cliff'
A Southampton woman has claimed clearance work caused a landslide which has left her hilltop garden teetering on the edge of a sheer drop. A vacant piece of land at the eastern end of Athelstan Road is several feet below the level of Charlotte
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'Down to us' - Armstrong challenges Saints to give Sunderland 'one back' as revenge
SAINTS forward Adam Armstrong has challenged his teammates to "give one back" to Sunderland for a 5-0 humbling earlier this season. The Black Cats issued Southampton's first defeat of the Championship season the day after transfer deadline night
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Saints predicted team to face Sunderland after unexpected week of recovery
SAINTS were prepared for another three-game week before Wednesday's clash with Preston North End was postponed. It meant rest and recovery and a Thursday of training pitch work for the promotion chasers ahead of Sunderland. St Mary's has been
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Meet the chef behind a riverside café with incredible views reopening soon
He's the top chef behind a delightful café with stunning views set to open on the banks of the River Hamble this summer. Currently operating out of a pop up eatery until the rebuild of The Boat House Café at Swanwick Marina is complete, Head Chef