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Caravan crashes into M27 central reservation
A caravan has crashed on the M27 with pictures from the incident appearing to show it has hit the central reservation. The incident happened today eastbound between Junction 1 for Cadnam and Junction 2 for Ower today. A caravan has crashed
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Man and woman arrested after 34 bodies were removed from funeral directors
A man and woman have been arrested in connection with an investigation into a funeral director, after reports of “concern for care of the deceased”. A 46-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of prevention of a lawful
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Police search for men after £3,000 worth of items stolen from Tesco
Hampshire police have released CCTV images of two men after £3,000 worth of items were stolen at a Tesco store in New Milton. It was reported that between 6.35pm and 6.45pm, two men entered the store and left with around £3,000 worth of razors
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Saints Women remain third in Women's Super League promotion race
SAINTS Women remain third in the Barclays Women's Championship even though they did not play this weekend. Southampton started Sunday in third place, level on 30 points with Crystal Palace and Charlton having played two more games. Due to having
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What time is Dancing on Ice on tonight? When to watch the 2024 final on ITV
The Dancing on Ice final will air on ITV tonight as the three finalist, including Adele Roberts and Ryan Thomas, battle it out to be crowned 2024 champion. The usual judging panel of Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse along with figure skating World Champions
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How to watch the 2024 Oscars tonight in the UK - Can Oppenheimer be beaten?
Oppenheimer, Poor Things, Killers of the Flower Moon and Barbie are set to battle it out at The 2024 Oscars tonight. The Oscars, which are airing in the UK on ITV, will once again be hosted by late-night titan Jimmy Kimmel. It will be his fourth
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Calls for action as UK motorists face £2,500 fines for avoiding potholes
Drivers could be fined up to £2,500 if their attempts to avoid potholes are seen as driving without due care and attention. Currently, there are no clear answers as to whether avoiding a pothole could be viewed as an exception to the rules.
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Chinese takeaway closes ahead of 'new management' coming in
A Chinese takeaway has shut as it awaits to be taken over by new management. Dragon’s Den in Portsmouth Road, Woolston, is closed for business with shutters preventing entry into the establishment. A sign on the eatery’s shutters simply states
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Vets carry out root canal work on 170kg tiger at Marwell Zoo
Vets at Marwell Zoo have described the challenge of carrying out root canal work on a 170kg tiger. The team at Marwell carried out the treatment after male Amur tiger Bagai broke a tooth. A spokeswoman for the zoo said: “A trip to the dentist
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The history of food rationing in Romsey
MOST people are aware of rationing during WW2, but how many know the way it was organised? In the days before computers the administration was all paper based. Each person was issued with a ration book, with different allowances for adults
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Dodds: 'I feel we were better than Southampton for large spells of the game'
SUNDERLAND interim manager Mike Dodds felt his side were better than Saints for "large spells of the game," despite falling to a 4-2 defeat on Saturday. Southampton managed 61 per cent possession and 10 shots on target - double the amount the Black
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'Amazing finisher' - Martin hails Rothwell after super-sub brace against Sunderland
MANAGER Russell Martin dubbed goalscorer Joe Rothwell an "amazing finisher" after his quickfire double secured Saints a 4-2 win over Sunderland. The Cherries loanee scored twice in three minutes, after coming on from the bench, to restore Southampton's
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Hunt for wine and steak thief as CCTV image released
A CCTV image has been released after a man stole biscuits, wine, steak and a big bag of crisps. Hampshire police said the theft happened at Shell petrol station in Milford Road, Lymington just after 1pm on March 1. A spokesman said: "It was
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Saints v Sunderland - in pictures
See all the best pictures of Southampton FC v Sunderland. Photos by Stuart Martin.
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M27 driver is detained for immigration offences as BMW is seized by police
A vehicle has been seized by police on the M27 after the driver was detained for immigration offences. Officers from the Hampshire Roads Policing Unit stopped a BMW that was spotted in ‘suspicious circumstances’ on the M27. Both the driver
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Five drivers sentenced at Southampton Magistrates' Court for speeding
The following speeding cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... DAVID HARTE, 52, of Sandleheath Road, Alderholt pleaded guilty to exceeding a 30mph speed limit on Station Road, Sandleheath. He was caught by manned speeding equipment
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Pub ransacked by teen thieves - but this is why landlord did not call police
A forgiving landlord has decided not to report tearaway teens to the police - despite them ransacking his pub. Jason Watling-McCarthy was left £1,000 out of pocket when a young group of thieves broke into The Painted Wagon on Marland Road and
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Former beauty queen throws herself into helping good causes
A 77-year-old former beauty queen and store detective offers a 'sparkling contribution' to a Southampton retirement complex. Margaret Regardsoe, a resident of Anchor's Hanover Court in Hythe, is continuing to give back to her community. Ms
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Pensioner in her 80s scammed out of £16,900 by fraudsters
An Eastleigh woman in her 80s has been scammed out of £16,900 after being targeted by fraudsters. It comes as Hampshire police are warning residents to remain vigilant following six reports of courier fraud in the county since January 2024.
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Woman's fury as prisoner boyfriend suffering with 'paint thinner contaminated water'
A furious Southampton woman is demanding action as her partner locked up in jail is ‘begging for clean water’ after supplies were contaminated with paint thinner. Emily, who does not want to use her full name, said her partner of 10 years Wayne
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Saints player ratings as substitute Rothwell stuns Sunderland hopefuls
SAINTS made sure they went into an extended international break with full momentum as they beat Sunderland 4-2 at St Mary's. Stuart Armstrong and Adam Armstrong had put Saints into a comfortable first-half lead before Romaine Mundle and Jobe Bellingham
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Fresh bid for block of flats in Southampton after first plan rejected
A revised planning application has been to Southampton City Council for the construction of a two-storey building comprising four flats – after an initial one was rejected. The development site is at the corner of Mordaunt Road and Liverpool Street
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Five big talking points from Southampton's win over Sunderland
SAINTS got back to winning ways at home after defeats against Hull City and Millwall with a 4-2 victory over Sunderland. It meant Russell Martin's side avoided a third loss in a row against opposition with a feline-related nickname. Saints
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'Ideally-placed' 2-bed terraced home is one of Southampton's cheapest for sale
Searching for houses in Southampton, like much of the UK, can be quite a tricky task, especially with house prices almost continually on the rise. You might wonder what some of the cheapest properties you can buy in the area are, excluding options
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BMW driver keeps licence after speeding at nearly 120mph on M27
A Southampton driver has avoided losing his licence after he was caught at nearly 120mph on the M27. Jakub Jaworski of Selby Place, Southampton was clocked at 119mph by manned speeding equipment on the M27. He was driving a BMW near junction
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Former car sales site to be auctioned with a guide price of £950,000
A former car sales site in Fareham, with planning consent for eight detached houses, is to be auctioned with a guide price of £950,000-plus. On more than half an acre, and occupied by a large four-bedroom house, the freehold plot at 245 Newgate
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Major changes to bin collections for residents are announced - full details
Bin collections are set to change in Fareham with the introduction of new recycling plans. Fareham Borough Council currently operates an alternate weekly waste and recycling collection. Plastic bottles, card, paper, tins, cans and aerosols
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Millbrook flyover - what you need to know about closures
Work on the Millbrook flyover is forcing it to close overnight. Southampton City Council confirmed the work that started on Thursday night is due to last around seven days. The stretch is shut in both directions between 8pm and 6am. Alongside
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Residents call on council to sort out bin problem by going back to old ways
People in Southampton have called on the council to revert to the previous bin collection system following wide-scale problems sparked by changes. An arrangement between trade unions and the council caused a change in how refuse collectors operate
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Stalled Bargate Quarter development funder says homes will be ready 'by 2026'
The Bargate Quarter scheme is set to be finished and ready for people to move in by 2026 after work restarted at the stalled construction site. Cranes were seen moving for the first time in eight months after main contractor Henry Construction
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Around 70 per cent of council buildings are empty - as authority looks at £7.6m sale
THE county council will consider “significantly” cutting the number of buildings it owns or rents - partly because more staff are working from home. If approved, the sale of buildings will generate £7.6 million and see staff move to local hubs
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Elegant New Forest mansion named Best UK Wedding Venue
An elegant country mansion in the heart of the New Forest has been recognised as the perfect place to tie the knot. The Grade II-listed Minstead Lodge, which supports people with learning disabilities, has been named Best UK Wedding Venue at the