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Kelvin Davis: 'My Saints career was a blessing but now I am starting a new chapter'
“My football career at Southampton was a blessing but when you move into management, it’s a new chapter,” Eastleigh boss Kelvin Davis admitted. When Davis arrived in Hampshire, nearly 20 years ago, the experienced shot-stopper had endured Premier
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Two Saints fixtures handed new kick-off times due to TV coverage
TWO Saints fixtures next month have been given new kick-off times due to being selected for TV coverage. Southampton’s clash with Preston North End at St Mary's and the visit to Leicester City will now kick off at 8pm. Both have been selected
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Man damaged police cell and stole vapes from town supermarket
A man who damaged a police cell and stole vapes from a town supermarket is due at court. Judge Gee, 36, of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to five charges at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court today. They are burglary at Morrison's in Carisbrooke
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Predicting results of Championship top four's run-in to see where Saints finish
THERE are just under two months left of the Championship season and with four teams still battling it out for the two automatic promotion spots - it is promising to be a thrilling ending. Russell Martin's Saints are still in with a massive chance
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Hampshire firefighters conclude probe into warehouse fire: Here's what they found
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue investigation into the warehouse fire that saw a Southampton football matched cancelled has now finished – here is what the fire service concluded. The fire service has now completed a full investigation into the fire
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Man suspected of smuggling people to the UK in boats and HGVs arrested
A man suspected of being a significant figure in a Kurdish organised crime group involved in smuggling people to the UK in boats and HGVs has been arrested by the National Crime Agency in Hampshire. NCA officers, supported by colleagues from Hampshire
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Man who broke into store and stole safe containing £500 is jailed
A Southampton man has been jailed for stealing a safe filled with cash during a burglary. Kurtis Lake, 27, broke into The Works, in St James Square, Newport, Isle of Wight and took the safe from the premises at around 2am on February 1, police
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Fire that ripped through five vehicles was started deliberately, police say
Police have said five cars were damaged after a targeted fire spread from one car to four others. Officers were called after 5am on Monday after several vehicles caught fire in Drum Road, Eastleigh. As reported, firefighters battled the flames
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Decision made on 84 homes on former playing fields
Plans for a large housing scheme on former school playing fields have been rejected. Applause rang out in the Civic Centre as councillors went against the recommendation of planning officers over the proposal for 84 affordable homes in Southampton
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Police launch probe after ball bearings fired at conservatory
Police are appealing for witnesses after ball bearings struck a conservatory window in Hamble. The incident occurred on South Court at around 4.15pm on Monday, March 11. A police spokesperson said: "At this time, we have received only one report
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Man, 55, asked for nude pictures of '12-year-old girl'
A man has been jailed after he requested naked photos of a child - but the account he was messaging turned out to be an undercover police officer. Michael Mann, 55, of Woodley Gardens in Lymington, sent messages to a Lycos account which he believed
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Attempted murder probe after 'altercation' and van crash puts man in hospital
A man has been charged with attempted murder following an 'altercation' outside an address in Thornhill which led to a man colliding with a van. Police were called at 12.13am to what they described as an 'altercation taking place between three
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Several vehicles broken into during theft spree
Several vehicles were broken into in a spate of night-time thefts. The vehicles, mostly vans, are believed to have been broken into between 11pm and 11.20pm on Friday, March 8 in the Fordinbridge and Ringwood area. As well as break-ins, police
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Has Cheltenham Festival 2024 been cancelled? Race abandoned and trains delayed
A Cheltenham Festival race has been abandoned and trains to the event were delayed earlier today due to an incident. The Cross Country Chase scheduled at today's meeting has been cancelled and will not be run at this year's meeting. The Jockey
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Neville accuses Premier League of negligence after failure to vote on EFL support
SALFORD co-owner Gary Neville has accused the Premier League of negligence towards the rest of English football and branded the failure to agree a new funding deal for the EFL as an “absolute disgrace”. Monday’s shareholders’ meeting in London
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Cunard to offer travellers more money for their voyage with new promotion
Travellers on Cunard cruises can get the opportunity to have more onboard spending money with a new deal being offered by the company. The new promotion runs until Thursday, June 6 which gives guests the opportunity to enjoy up to US$660 onboard
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Vet shares 5 tips to help pets adjust to new routines this spring
The change in seasons is not only noticed by people with pets also feeling stressed as the nights get lighter. From confused feeding times to disrupted walk schedules, our pets can experience anxiety and stress when seasons change. To help
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Is it illegal to park your car in front of a driveway or on a dropped kerb?
Finding a place to park your car on a busy residential street can be frustrating and time-consuming, seeing many drivers opt for any available 'space'. Sometimes, drivers will park in front of a driveway despite the possible ramifications surrounding
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Why is Loose Women not on TV this week? See ITV's 4-day schedule change
ITV viewers may have noticed Loose Women has been pulled from its usual 12.30pm slot today (March 12). In fact, the panel show will not air for the rest of the week due to a major horse racing event. Cheltenham Festival begins today and will
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New 'double council tax' rule to be introduced next month - all you need to know
A council tax rule change being dubbed the ‘double council tax’ change is set to come into force from next month. The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England. Council tax on
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Fancy a snooze? This nap calculator tells you how long your kips should be
Are you someone that likes to nap or do you struggle with setting aside time to catch some beauty sleep? Knowing how long you need to sleep to recharge your batteries can be difficult to work out but with Thomas Sanderson’s nap calculator, you
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These are 7 car warning noises that need 'immediate action' (or risk a fine)
A team of experts has shared seven car warning noises that require you to take 'immediate action'. Drivers are being urged not to ignore unusual noises from their vehicles or put off repairs that could end up costing them even more. From speaking
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Best to worst times to do the supermarket shop (and 'golden times' for offers)
The best times to do your supermarket shop have been revealed as well as the 'golden times' to find discounts. Doing your weekly shopping can be stressful at the best of times from considering your budget to the tastes of the whole family.
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I tried Aldi's Cadbury Creme Egg-inspired alcoholic drink and was disappointed
Aldi brings out plenty of sweet treats every Easter and this year is no different with its selection of chocolate eggs and goodies. If you’re looking for an Easter tipple to celebrate with, the supermarket is also launching the alcoholic Ballycastle
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Want to quit smoking for good in 2024? Here is all the help you'll ever need
Smokers are constantly told that quitting cigarettes is one of the best things you will ever do for your health, but many continue to do so. The New Year is when most smokers say they want to quit, with the latest statistics showing more than a
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Drivers seeing delays on M27 - live updates
9:06am Hampshire Police have been contacted for more information 8
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'Completely unacceptable': Headteacher slams food at his own school
The headteacher at Southampton school has called the food served to his pupils ‘completely unacceptable’ in a shocking letter apologising to parents. Jason Ashley, headteacher at Redbridge Community School, has slammed the catering company Chartwells
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Retired priest to walk 200km by Easter - despite dodgy knees and hip
A retired priest is set to walk more than 200km by Easter despite his knees and hip 'giving him gyp'. 75-year-old Monsignor Canon Vincent Harvey, from Fareham, aims to help fight global poverty, as part of CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk. Struggling
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Cruise liner reveals new destination departing from Southampton
A selection of new destinations have been revealed as part of Fred. Olsen Cruise Line's 2025/26 Worldwide programme, some departing from Southampton. Guests will have the opportunity to visit numerous destinations such as the cliff-top towns of
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Charity partnership launched to boost local voluntary groups in Eastleigh
Eastleigh Borough Council has enlisted the help of charity Community First to boost support for local voluntary groups and charities. The partnership, launching in April, aims to amplify the benefit of community work within the region by providing
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Over 140 activities to explore at Southampton Science Festival
Hampshire is hosting the Southampton Science and Engineering festival, SOTSEF, with over 140 activities. During British Science Week this March, the celebratory event is held at the University of Southampton's Highfield and Boldrewood campuses.
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Police commissioner boosts anti-social behaviour fund by £500k
An extra £500k has been injected into the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Donna Jones's Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Fund, in a push to further curb anti-social activities. This initiative will bolster the resources available to local communities
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Southampton's ambulance service under 'significant pressure' after critical incident
The ambulance service which helps patients in Southampton is under "significant pressure" - and had to declare a critical incident in January, according to a new report. More than 100 more patients than usual were left waiting for a response from
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Fears that plan to reopen railway line 'could have been shelved'
A leading supporter of proposals to re-open a Hampshire rail route says he fears the scheme has been shelved by the government. County councillor David Harrison has spent years promoting the case for passenger services on the Totton to Hythe line
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Solent University students to mentor disadvantaged Cambodian women
Five criminology undergraduates at Solent University, Southampton, are to mentor young disadvantaged women in Cambodia. The initiative presents a partnership between the university and the Cambodian Children's Fund (CCF). Developed by Nigel Lee
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Major road closure near M27 extended for months
The road works of a major route into Southampton has caused traffic chaos across the city – and now the works have been extended for three months. Back in November 2023, Hampshire County Council announced that major road works were due to go ahead
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NHS Trusts admit failings after mental health patient took his own life
Two Hampshire NHS Trusts have admitted failings following the avoidable death of a mental health patient. Jack Farrington took his own life in January 2020 aged 26, while detained under section 2 of the Mental Health Act. Four years on, Solent
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Drug runner jailed for four years after supplying cocaine to undercover cop
A man who was part of an organised crime group conspiring to import drugs from the USA to sell in Southampton has been jailed for four years. Aram Augier, 36, was caught in 2019 whilst acting as a runner after he supplied cocaine to an undercover
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Adams: 'Southampton will always play a part in our lives and especially my daughter'
SAINTS forward Che Adams insists the club and city will "always play a part" in his life and the lives of his family. The 27 year old is out of contract this summer and has so far not signed a deal offered to him by Saints last year. Adams
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Council to sell off £85 million in assets - but list of sites kept secret
The sale of assets owned by financially stricken Southampton council is set to move forward – but the sites that could be put on the market remain a mystery to the public. Southampton City Council is looking to dispose of properties to bring in
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Southampton homeless charity meets MPs to call for support for homeless
A Southampton-based homeless charity has participated in a mass lobby day in Parliament to help combat homelessness. Representatives from Two Saints – which has homeless shelters in Millbrook Road West and Cranbury Avenue – engaged in discussions
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Railway network unveils initiative to curb staff abuse
South Western Railway (SWR) has launched a new initiative addressing the harmful impact of abuse towards its frontline staff. The campaign seeks to curb verbal assaults, including instances of swearing or insulting language towards SWR employees
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Women lead diversity charge at Hampshire tech firm
A group of women at Hampshire's Matrix IT are leading the charge to raise the profile of women in the technology sector. Recognising that women make up an approximately 26 per cent of the national IT workforce, the group, based in Fareham, say
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Plan to build 88 flats in city centre office block scrapped
A controversial proposal to transform part of Southampton city centre by replacing an office block with 88 flats has been withdrawn. The city council is no longer studying plans to redevelop a site occupied by Friary House, a four-storey complex
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Southampton's worst major roads for traffic revealed
Delays on Southampton's major roads are worse than the national average according to government data. The Department for Transport has released data on the average speed, delay and reliability of travel times on the Strategic Road Network and local
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Baby inquest: Child died after mum sent home from hospital
A mother's concerns about the health of her unborn baby were ignored by midwives at an NHS maternity unit made famous by an award-winning TV show, an inquest has been told. Steph Sherwood alleged complications she had experienced with two previous
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The Mark Noke murder trial through the eyes of our court reporter
The Echo's court reporter Timothy Edgley gives a behind the scenes account of what it was like to cover the Mark Noke murder case. From the first minute of the seven-and-a-half-week trial, there was a sombre mood to proceedings as the prosecutor
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Barn conversion in three acres with cinema and gym up for sale for £2.75 million
This beautiful barn conversion in a superb 3.26 acre setting on the edge of a Hampshire village has gone up for sale for £2.75 million. Meadow Barn in Shepherds Lane, Compton boasts four bedrooms, a two bedroom annexe with cinema room, separate
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New rehabilitation centre set to free up NHS beds nears completion
A new ‘centre of excellence’ for rehabilitation is set to free up NHS beds in Southampton. Construction of the £21m wing at Western Community Hospital is nearing completion. Set across three floors, it will provide 50-beds - creating vital