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Police search for two men after £365 theft from Asda
Police are searching for two men after more than £350 of nicotine-replacement products were stolen from a supermarket. The incident, which involved the theft of £365 worth of Nicorette items from Asda in West End, occurred between 7.35pm and 7.50pm
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Police dealing with incident on city road causing rush hour delays
11:51am Woman seriously injured in a hit and run Police have since updated that a woman in her 70s was seriously injured
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Council says 97 per cent of bins were collected on time last month
The recorded level of bin collection across Southampton in the midst of significant disruption to the service “just doesn’t pass the smell test”, a councillor has argued. Waste and recycling collections have been missed for weeks in different parts
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Eastleigh's National League trip to Barnet given new date
EASTLEIGH have confirmed their National League trip to second-placed Barnet has been rearranged for Tuesday, March 19 at 7:45pm. The fixture at The Hive will offer the visitors a chance to frustrate another promotion contender - after their recent
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Boy, 17, arrested as police appeal for witnesses to theft from vehicle
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after reports of items being stolen from a vehicle in a residential street. Police received reports of a theft from a motor vehicle on Granada Road, Hedge End just before 10pm yesterday. A boy, 17, from
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Cocaine, crack and £2,000 seized after vehicle stopped as part of drugs crackdown
Cocaine, crack and £2,000 in cash was seized after a vehicle was stopped in Fareham during a county-wide drugs crackdown. Officers stopped the vehicle on the A27 near Fareham and upon searching it, found 12g of suspected cocaine, and 6g of suspected
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Man found dead in home day after refusing treatment for fall
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a Southampton man who died after refusing aid following a fall. Kelvin Wannell died at his home address on Honeysuckle Road sometime between September 30 and October 1 last year. The inquest into his
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Pair jailed for more than seven years for armed robbery at Southampton shop
Two men have been jailed for seven years and five months after an armed robbery at a Southampton convenience store. Benjamin McEwan and Kevin Taylor were sentenced at Southampton Crown Court yesterday for the robbery at One Stop on Butts Road.
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Shop worker reveals New Year's resolution to have sex with child under 10
A charity shop worker deemed to have "alarming and complex views" was caught with 16,000 images of child abuse and revealed she had a New Year's resolution to have sex with a child under 10 years old. Samantha Norris, who is in the process of
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Saints goalkeeper joins Championship rivals Watford on emergency loan
SAINTS Women's goalkeeper Beth Howard has joined fellow Women's Championship side Watford on an emergency loan. Howard will join the Hornets on a short-term, four-week loan deal as they battle to survive in the league with six games remaining.
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Royal Navy's bomb disposal team issue update after city centre shutdown
The Royal Navy’s Explosive Disposal team has issued an update after several city centre streets were evacuated yesterday. Police and the Royal Navy's bomb disposal team descended on the city centre on Thursday after construction crews working on
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Police advice after car key burglary spike in Southampton, Eastleigh and Hedge End
Crime prevention advice has been issued after a spree of car key burglaries in Southampton, Eastleigh and Hedge End. Police said they received eight reports of car key or 'vamoose' burglaries in the area between January 13 and February 25.
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Drug trafficking networks smashed and 64 arrests made during county-wide crackdown
Fifteen drug trafficking networks have been smashed and 64 arrests have been made as part of a county-wide police crackdown. During a week of action between March 4 and March 10, 460.5g of cocaine was seized and more than £30,000 in cash.
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New headliner revealed for Southampton Summer Sessions
The latest headliner for Southampton's Summer Sessions in June has been announced. British rapper Loyle Carner, labelled one of the leading voices in British rap, will headline Southampton Summer Sessions on Saturday, June 29. This announcement
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Sex predator thrown behind bars for raping a woman
A sexual predator has been jailed for 15 years for coercive controlling behaviour and raping a woman in Gosport. Connor Richard Barnes, of no fixed address on the Isle of Wight, appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Thursday, January 18, where
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Saints midfielder Rothwell wins EFL Championship Goal of the Month for February
SAINTS midfielder Joe Rothwell has won the Sky Bet Championship Goal of the Month for February. With Russell Martin's side two goals down to Huddersfield, the on-loan midfielder opened his account for the club with a stunning 20-yard volley to
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International round up: Brooks and Bednarek set for playoffs, Manning misses out
SEVEN Saints players have been called up to senior national team camps for the March international break. For those who have not been selected by their country, the international break will serve as the last respite before a chaotic run-in.
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Bin collectors should get used to being made to work their hours - Letter
I hope that the binmen get used to being made to work their hours. Nobody else I know gets to knock off early. Total respect to Labour council leader Lorna Fielker for telling the binmen they have to work the hours they get paid for. Women
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Everything you need to know as motorists warned of M27 closures
Motorists have been warned of closures on the M27 as work gets underway to make the motorway quieter. National Highways has told drivers to plan ahead as overnight closures are set to begin on Monday (March 18) between junction five for Stoneham
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Hampshire drivers urged to 'only travel if necessary' due to M25 planned closure
Hampshire drivers who were planning to use the M25 over an upcoming March weekend may need to adjust their travel plans due to a full closure that will be in place. This will be the first of five closures between now and September 2024 which has
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Fire service manager forced to resign after sending sexual videos to trainees
A former firefighter resigned from his job after sending sexually explicit Snapchat messages to trainee colleagues. Alastair Iles, 37, resigned from his role at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service after sending the messages which
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Southampton death notices and funeral announcements from the Daily Echo
The Daily Echo has published 25 death notices in the last 7 days. Every week, the Daily Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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Why will Lenny Henry stop hosting Comic Relief after its 2024 event?
Comic Relief is back for 2024 and the event will mark the last time Sir Lenny Henry hosts the charity show. He co-founded the charity with director Richard Curtis back in 1985 and hosted the inaugural Comic Relief Red Nose Day telethon in 1988.
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I taste-tested supermarket hot cross buns and it was tough to pick a winner
Easter is a great time for a wide variety of sweet treats to make their way onto supermarket shelves, with one of the classics being hot cross buns. Whilst many may prefer Easter eggs and other various chocolate concoctions that are released for
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I'm a Doctor: These are 6 things you can do right now to boost your sleep
A Doctor has shared six key tips you can use to help you boost your sleep. Despite having a good night's rest being a vital element of a healthy routine, one-third of Brits reportedly suffer from poor sleep. From our brains and hearts to lungs
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Who left The Apprentice this week? See the eighth candidate fired by Lord Sugar
The eighth candidate was fired by Lord Sugar from The Apprentice on Thursday (March 14) night. The 2024 edition of the BBC series is now over half way through with the likes of Sam Saadet, Jack Davies and Dr Asif Munaf already having left the show
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Police boss warns teenagers could be using vapes laced with heroin-like drug
The crime commissioner for Hampshire has warned that vapes are being laced with lethal drugs '100 times stronger' than heroin. Donna Jones, chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, said that teenagers are at risk after 'low level
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Millbrook Flyover due to close again for roadworks
Millbrook Flyover will be shut once more tonight for resurfacing works. It will be closed both ways from 8pm tonight to 6am on Saturday. This is due to be the final closure to finish road maintenance works. Southampton City Council said
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McDonald's restaurants reportedly hit by major IT issues affecting several countries
McDonald's restaurants have reportedly been hit by IT issues worldwide. Restaurants in the UK and Australia are among those affected, according to national press reports. Mail Online reports an Australian branch manager said: "We're in the
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McDonald's staff in Southampton join fight against litter
Southampton McDonald's staff took part in a litter pick, collecting eight bags of rubbish. The initiative was part of a larger scheme, with the company's teams having tidied their communities for over 35 years. The litter pick had 15 participants
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Southern Water invites customers to meet teams face to face in Southampton
Customers will have the chance to meet Southern Water teams in person in Southampton this month to discuss local issues and investment plans. Colleagues from across the business, including directors, will be on hand to answer customers’ questions
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The independent opticians celebrating 50 years in business in 2024
They're the independent opticians celebrating 50 years of service to the people of Hythe - and their eyes. Dawkins and Lodge Opticians on The Marsh have been at the heart of the community since 1974, five decades of clinical expertise, patient
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Brooks: 'Hopefully I'll come back from the international break happier than Jan'
SAINTS loanee David Brooks is hoping to return from the international break feeling happier than teammate Jan Bednarek. Wales and Poland have both been drawn in Path A of this month's Euro 2024 playoffs and could face each other in the final in
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Warehouse blaze was 'one of the biggest' firefighter had ever seen
One of the first firefighters at the scene of a gigantic blaze which engulfed a plastics warehouse near St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton said it was one of the biggest he had ever seen. Leon Gill, crew manager of Green Watch - the team on shift
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'Confidence knocked' - Saints defender training up with Martin after nightmare injury
YOUNG defender Nico Lawrence has had a whirlwind 12 months culminating in training daily with Russell Martin's Saints. He has won a young player of the season award, suffered a serious ankle injury, had his shoulder pulled out and still caught
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Stunning £3 million country home in Hampshire countryside goes on market
This exceptional modern family home with a huge drawing room, library and gym could be yours for just under £3 million. Five bedroom Lansdowne House is in the sought after Hampshire village of Shawford, between Eastleigh and Winchester, and is
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How a £226k grant will be used to transform a major attraction
One of Hampshire's top attractions has been awarded a £226,000 grant towards the cost of a major upgrade. The National Lottery Heritage Fund handout will help the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu transform the main exhibition hall, which was built
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Graffiti tag spotted more than ten times in a 1.15 mile stretch of Southampton
The striking tag of a graffiti group at large across Hampshire has been spotted more than ten times in just a 1.15 mile stretch of Southampton. Residents across Southampton, Hedge End, Eastleigh, and Portsmouth have noticed the recognisable 'DMOE
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In the dock: Woman stole £100 designer perfume gift set from John Lewis
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... SEBASTIAN FURNELL, 30, of Hillyfields, Southampton pleaded guilty to failing to surrender to bail at Poole Magistrates' Court, obstructing or resisting a constable in the
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Shoplifting and violence against staff in city centre 'has got significantly worse'
Shoplifting and violence against shop staff has got "significantly worse" in the city centre, a shop owner has claimed. Caroline French, the eight generation owner of W.J French & Son's in Bedford Place, says that police have done an "amazing job
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'One in a million': Tributes pour in for Southampton and Titanic historian
Tributes have been paid to a 'one in a million' Sotonian who brought history to life for tens of thousands of residents and visitors over the years. Well-known and much loved local historian Genevieve Bailey was a 'fount of knowledge' on the old
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Council reveals why closure of major road near M27 has been extended
Hampshire County Council has revealed why the closure to the A334 Charles Watts Way has been extended for three months. As reported in the Echo on Wednesday, the road works on Charles Watts Way have been extended after the initial end date in mid-February
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MP 'thrilled' as Hampshire site included in £165m investment from government
A Hampshire MP has backed £165 million in new investment from the government which will help a site in Hampshire. On March 6, the Chancellor unveiled the programme dedicated to constructing and operating secure children's homes. Aiming to boost
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'Cup final mentality' - Asghar demands quality as Saints under-21s aim for playoffs
UNDER-21s manager Adam Asghar insists they need a "cup final mentality" to ensure they qualify for the Premier League 2 playoffs. Southampton are currently two points outside the playoffs, which is made up of the top 16 teams, with five games to
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Charity funds study into chemotherapy side effects in secondary breast cancer
Breast Cancer Now has provided £246,101 in funding to a group of researchers exploring the relationship between body composition and chemotherapy-induced side effects among women with secondary breast cancer. The study, led by Professor Ellen Copson
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Community facility that shut during lockdown set to be replaced by homes
A community facility that closed during the first Covid lockdown is set to be replaced by houses - despite nine objections to the scheme. Civic chiefs have approved an application to build four homes on land currently occupied by a WI hall in Lodge
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Busy road plagued by roadworks to close again – here’s when
A busy route plagued by roadworks is set to close again this month. Work will start on the underbridge in Priory Road on March 19, closing the road for four days. The temporary road closure will be in force from 9am to 3pm daily, according
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Speeder caught at more than 70mph on Millbrook Road West ordered to pay £800
A driver has been ordered to pay more than £800 after he was clocked at more than 70mph on Millbrook Road West. Jonathan Barton, 57, was clocked at 72mph as he travelled along Millbrook Road West in a Volkswagen Golf. The speed limit is 40mph
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Couple launch new monthly market boasting the best of Southampton
A new monthly market boasting the best of Southampton is coming to the city. Carlton Place will soon be host to a regular Saturday market full of independent traders. Spearheaded by couple Emma and André Moreira - owners of Gaia Health Store
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Post Office in Shirley Warren reopens with a new and improved layout
Shirley Warren Post Office has reopened at a new, more spacious location at Thompsons, 13-15 Warren Avenue, Southampton. Previously based at 93 Warren Avenue until February 29, the same postmaster still operates the location. This venue, once