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Delays at Southampton Central due to police incident
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Elderly woman’s handbag stolen from trolley while shopping
An elderly woman’s handbag was stolen from right under her nose while she was shopping. The victim, aged in her 80s, was shopping at the Waitrose store on the high street in Hythe. As she reached the checkout and went to pay for her items,
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Are Instagram and Facebook down? Users report issues with log in, app and website
Users have reported problems with Meta-owned Instagram and Facebook this afternoon (March 11) with many unable to use their social media accounts. On DownDetector, there were 2,586 Instagram reports as of 12.54pm - 89% of those recorded said they
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How to get a free iconic Lush product this week (just follow this 1 easy rule)
Thinking about heading to Lush soon to stock up on some of your favourite bath bombs and bubble bars? If so, this week is the ideal time to visit a store near you to bag one of the brand’s iconic skincare items for free – all you have to do is
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Saints goalscorer named in latest Championship team of the week
SAINTS midfielder Joe Rothwell has been named in the latest Sky Bet Championship team of the week after his double against Sunderland. Super-sub Rothwell helped Southampton secure all three points against the Black Cats on Saturday, scoring twice
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Footage of car fires shows two people running away
Dramatic footage taken as several cars burst into flames shows two people running away from the scene. Police continue to investigate the blaze, which happened on Drum Road, Eastleigh, in the early hours of the morning. The doorbell video obtained
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Video shows firefighters scramble to tackle 'horrific' car fire
A video filmed by a resident shows the moment firefighters scrambled to tackle multiple vehicles on fire in a residential street in Eastleigh. Crews from Eastleigh, Redbridge and St Mary’s were called to the fire on Drum Road just after 5am this
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Cars destroyed by fire in quiet suburban street: in pictures
These pictures show the aftermath of a fire involving several cars in a residential street in Eastleigh. Firefighters from Eastleigh, Redbridge, and St Mary’s were called to a fire involving several vehicles on Drum Road in Eastleigh just after
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Police spotted at Southampton garage - but it is not what you think
Police vehicles have been spotted in a Southampton street on Monday morning - but there is no cause for concern. A Hampshire Constabulary van was spotted parked outside Elite Garages in Northam on Monday morning. READ MORE: Five cars set ablaze
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Kate Middleton issues apology for 'confusion' around photo controversy
The Princess of Wales has issued a statement on the photo editing controversy surrounding Kensington Palace’s latest image of her and her children. Kate has personally apologised for confusion over the family photograph issued by Kensington Palace
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Cars and van set ablaze in Eastleigh, damaging house
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Saints Championship fixture against Preston handed new date
SOUTHAMPTON'S fixture against Preston North End will now be played on Tuesday, April 16, with a kick-off of 7:45pm. Russell Martin's side were scheduled to host the Lilywhites at St Mary's Stadium last Wednesday evening. However, a fire in
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Former Saints starlet impressing new boss after mutually terminating contract
CHARLTON boss Nathan Jones has been impressed by former Saints youngster Thierry Small's early performances for the League One side. Small, 19, joined the London club in February after his contract was mutually terminated at Southampton during
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Vet issues important flea warning to all dog and cat owners
A vet has issued a warning to all cat and dog owners to keep an eye out for sings their pets may have fleas, with infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”. Flea bites can cause serious skin irritation to both pets
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10 things you should never post online according to online security experts
In 2024 we rely heavily on our phones, laptops and all manners of other types of technology. Connecting to the internet, for that matter, is also important for work, socialising and keeping up to date with general goings on. Although the internet
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Ryan Thomas crowned Dancing on Ice champion after '2 outstanding performances'
Former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas and his professional skating partner Amani Fancy have been crowned the winners of Dancing on Ice 2024. The soap star made it to the ITV final on Sunday (March 10) and was up against Made In Chelsea’s Miles
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Alison Hammond 'never wanted' This Morning hosting job
Alison Hammond “never wanted” to host This Morning full time, she has revealed. The popular presenter currently co-hosts the ITV daytime show on Fridays with Dermot O’Leary, but insisted she did not want to take on the full time presenting job.
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Middle-lane hoggers on motorways targeted by new National Highways campaign
A national campaign has been launched to tackle middle lane hogging on motorways, as well as tailgating. A poll, commissioned National Highways, found that nearly a third of drivers admit hogging the middle lane on motorways at least “occasionally
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7 houseplants you didn't know about that can reduce hay fever symptoms
It’s that time of year again when households begin to stock up on antihistamines and take precautions for high pollen counts. There are several remedies reported to help those who suffer from hay fever including wearing sunglasses to stop the pollen
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Kensington Palace remains silent on Kate Middleton’s ‘edited’ Mother’s Day photo
Kensington Palace has remained silent over claims the Princess of Wales’ Mother’s Day photo was "manipulated". It was the first official photo of Kate Middleton that has been released since she underwent abdominal surgery in January this year at
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Pick up your copy of the Echo's World Book Day supplement
Today's the day! Pick up your copy of the Daily Echo's World Book Day picture supplement. Packed with more than 100 photos of children from schools across Southampton and Hampshire, the picture special shows off creative outfits! The supplement
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M27 lanes reopen after broken down van caused delays - live
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Sell your car for more money in 2024
Nearly two thirds of Brits think that they’re destined to lose money when selling their cars, according to Motorway’s nationwide research. But that’s simply not the case! With Motorway, the UK’s fastest-growing used car marketplace
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Hotel on the edge of the New Forest wins big in awards
A hotel at the edge of the New Forest has been named Britain's best boutique stay. The Railway Hotel picked up the Best Boutique Hotel in the SME Best of Britain 2023 run by SME News Magazine. The Fordingbridge hotel beat other operators to
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New phase of consultation announced for controversial Crosfield Hall plan
Civic chiefs have announced the next phase of consultation over one of the biggest schemes in Romsey's history. The future of Crosfield Hall has touched a nerve with people around the town, as one of the options is for it to be demolished and moved
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Funding of £2m for redevelopment of bus station
Civic chiefs have triggered £2m for the first phase of design work on the redevelopment of Romsey's bus station. The proposals are the first phase of the south of Romsey town centre masterplan. The plan is for the bus station to be redeveloped
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'Tram line needed in Southampton' to tackle air pollution, residents say
Southampton needs a tram line in the city centre linking up bus services and railway stations. That is the proposal by the city's first ever Citizens' Climate Assembly which brought together 130 people who shared their ideas for tackling emissions
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New 20mph proposal for town centre splits opinions
Romsey Town Council’s pplan to enforce 20mph speed limits in and around the town centre has sparked mixed opinions. The council launched a survey to seek residents’ views, which is open until Sunday, March 24. The proposal follows a new Hampshire
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Grandparent campaigns for safety crossing near school
A Romsey grandmother is campaigning to have a safe crossing installed on Cupernham Lane. Lynda Emery, of North Close, decided to campaign for the crossing when she was taking her grandchildren to school. She saw how difficult it was for pupils
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Martin on Armstrong: 'He's a Geordie so he would have enjoyed that win'
SAINTS boss Russell Martin was "delighted" with Adam Armstrong's performance in their 4-2 win over Sunderland on Saturday. The goal was his 18th strike of the season, the second most in the Championship behind Blackburn Rovers Sammie Szmodics (
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Care home with dirty bedrooms and kitchen slammed as 'inadequate'
A care home found with dirty bedrooms, a mouldy bathroom and a grim kitchen has been slammed as ‘inadequate’ by inspectors. Willow Brook care home in Fareham received a damning rating after CQC inspections on October 31 and November 3. The
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Loved pet dog wows judges at Crufts
A Romsey dog owner claimed a coveted Best of Breed crown at Crufts. Claire Johnson and Inka, a Kooikerhondje, wowed the judges at the NEC Birmingham to hold off stiff competition and qualify for the Best in Group showpiece on the famous green carpet
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Bid two cut down two trees 'damaging building' set to be halted
A bid to remove two trees said to be potentially 'damaging' a block of flats could be stopped by the city council's tree team. Roots from trees outside Glenville Court, in Old Farm Drive, Townhill Park, have spread into a broken drainage system
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Bid for new restaurant at former Bella Italia site revealed - here's what is planned
A new restaurant could soon take the place of the closed Bella Italia in Above Bar Street. An application has been submitted to Southampton City Council for a sign at 107 Above Bar Street. Plans reveal that a sign for a restaurant named Dao
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'The right time' - Rothwell happy Saints have break but would rather 'get games done'
MIDFIELDER Joe Rothwell admitted he would rather Saints were not playing "catch up" due to having games being postponed. Southampton will be two games behind their promotion rivals Leeds United and Ipswich Town by the time they face Middlesborough
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Five drivers in court for speeding on the M27, M3 and A31 in Hampshire
The following speeders have been sentenced at Southampton Magistrates' Court... SAMUAL TWEDDLE, 31, of Kings Road, Basingstoke admitted to exceeding a temporary 50mph speed restriction on the M3 northbound between junction 12 and 11. He was caught
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In the dock: Man who attacked paramedics in street
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... TYLER MARTIN, 22, of Harriet Tubman Close, London pleaded guilty to drug driving on Bernard Street, Southampton. He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £80
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Hospice in final of world’s biggest charity film campaign awards
A FILM sharing the stories of people supported by a Hampshire hospice charity has been shortlisted for two awards. West End-based Mountbatten Hospice and its film ‘Your Mountbatten Stories’, made with NOSY Creative Agency, is up for the long-form
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Can we really be surprised at Fawley plans being reviewed?
I AM not at all surprised that, possibly, the scheme to build out the Fawley site to create a new village is having problems. Can we all get real? The UK, as with most of the world, is in some form of recession. Waterside may well be within
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Volunteer gardeners playing ‘vital role’ in keeping Southampton park clean
Friends of St James’ Park was formed by a group of residents in 2006, with the aim of improving and maintaining the area of open green space in Shirley. Since 2018, the group has been a registered charity and gone beyond work in the park – helping