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Landmark Football Governance Bill set to be introduced to Parliament - what it means
FOOTBALL's new independent regulator will have the power to settle the dispute over financial distribution between the Premier League and the EFL. The regulator's powers will be confirmed when the Football Governance Bill is introduced to Parliament
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'Focus on ourselves' - Forward Sophia Pharoah on Saints Women's promotion push
FORWARD Sophia Pharoah insisted Saints Women need to "focus on ourselves" as they blew the Championship promotion race wide open with a 5-0 thrashing of Reading at St Mary's. The 23 year old and fellow forward Katie Wilkinson both struck twice
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24-carat gold ring stolen during Southampton burglary
A 24-carat gold ring was stolen during a burglary in Southampton, police have said. Police were called at around 7.40pm last Friday (March 15), to reports that three unknown men broke into the rear of a property on West End Road. One of the
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Investigation launched as fire engine ends up on side after crash
A fire engine has ended up on its side after a crash in Hampshire. The vehicle was travelling on the A272 near Cheesefoot Head, Winchester when it left the road at approximately 1pm on Monday, March 18. The vehicle punched through a hedge before
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Missing 88-year-old woman found by police
Police have found a missing 88-year-old woman from Southampton after an urgent search. Mary Neads, 88, was last seen on Weston Lane, Southampton, at around 2.30pm on Monday. Officers from Hampshire police confirmed this evening she has been
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Red Funnel issues update on Red Jet after major disruption
Disruption on Red Funnel's Red Jet service is to continue until at least Friday, the Isle of Wight ferry firm has said. A replacement vessel, Blue Funnel, is running in its place but journeys are taking up to 50 minutes, as opposed to the usual
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Morrisons shopfront ‘absolutely destroyed’ after being 'smashed'
The front of a shop has been "absolutely destroyed" after being "smashed". Morrisons Daily in Romsey is currently closed following the incident. Shocking photographs show a dented shutter and a shattered glass window. Police have taped
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Wilkinson: 'Would have loved to have scored a hat trick, maybe on another day'
SAINTS FC Women striker Katie Wilkinson insisted it's "important" to have matches like the 5-0 win over Reading on Sunday. The hosts put in a commanding display at St Mary's against a struggling Reading side to move within a point of leaders Sunderland
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International diary: Where and when every Saints player features this break
WITH the international break now upon us, many Saints players will be representing their countries over the next eight days. There is Euro 2024 qualification to earn for Poland's Jan Bednarek and Wales' David Brooks - they could meet each other
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Eight players Saints could sanction transfer out in exchange for fee this summer
SANCTIONING the sales of key and fringe players were key to Southampton keeping their head above water this season. Following relegation from the Premier League, Saints traded more than £100million in players to stay on the right side of financial
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Eastleigh selected to take part in 10-year anniversary of non-league day
EASTLEIGH are teaming up with Prostate Cancer UK to celebrate a non-league day 10-year milestone on Saturday, March 23. Their fixture against Hartlepool United at the Silverlake Stadium is one of 10 focus matches across the UK to mark the occasion
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Drivers issued warning after DVLA confirm date of 'significant' rule change
Drivers in the UK have been issued an urgent warning by experts after the DVLA confirmed the exact date a “significant rule change” would kick in. If we plan to get behind the wheel in more than 140 countries, including Australia and Canada, we
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Motorists warned of delays as M27 closures set to begin tonight
Overnight closures of the M27 are due to get underway tonight. Traffic management for a scheme to improve the motorway surface will be installed westbound between Junction 9 (Park Gate) and Junction 5 (Stoneham) from 9pm until 6am. The closures
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Hasenhuttl: 'After four years in the Premier League, I just wanted to go underground'
FORMER Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl admitted he wanted to "go underground" after four years in the Premier League. The Austrian manager had always planned to retire in the summer of 2024 at the end of his Southampton contract. Instead, Hasenhuttl
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Chaos-hit Red Funnel could see change of ownership and 'higher prices'
A change of ownership could be coming at ferry firm Red Funnel resulting in price hikes, according to an MP. Eight of the company’s directors resigned on February 28, which the cross-Solent operator described as a ‘review’ into its board structures
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Police reveal more details after man Tasered in Southampton suburb
Police have revealed more information after a 21-year-old man was Tasered by police after assaulting an officer on Sunday night. Residents of Kingsclere Avenue told the Echo they witnessed a man being Tasered on Sunday, and Hampshire Police have
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James Martin reveals the simple lifestyle switch that helped him lose three stone
TV chef James Martin has shared his secret to weight loss, revealing that he eats fish twice a day. The popular chef, and star of ITV’s Saturday Morning, said switching to the fish heavy diet was the significant change that led to his three-stone
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Shocking photos show mangled wreck of Subaru after crash
Pictures show a lucky escape for the driver of an all-wheel drive Subaru rally car that has been left wrecked after crashing in a Netley road. An officer from Hampshire Police’s Roads Policing Unit took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to warn
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Gary Barlow to give two live charity performances on P&O cruises in 2024
P&O Cruises has revealed that Gary Barlow will be giving two live charity performances on a couple of its voyages in 2024. Following sell-out shows in 2022 and 2023, Gary will be taking to the Headliners Theatre on board Iona for two sailings
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Residents watch on as police Taser and handcuff man in quiet cul-de-sac
A man was Tasered and taken away in handcuffs by police in a Southampton suburb late on Sunday night as residents watched on, eyewitnesses have told the Echo. At around 10.50pm on Sunday night, March 18, residents of Winchfield Close, Weston, were
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Former England international David James stuns local Eastleigh side with match winner
FORMER England international David James stunned local Sunday league players when he scored AFC Hutwood's winner last weekend. The 53-cap international proved he has still got it at 53 years old with a surprise turnout at Eastleigh's Fleming Park
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Rishi Sunak's message amid reports of Tory plot to oust the Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak has issued a message to Tory MPs thinking of backing a plot to oust him before the election, telling them “the economy is turning a corner” and urging them to “stick to the plan”. The Prime Minister is seeking to shift the political
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More than 80,000 people owed £6,250 after DWP error - are you due money?
Thousands of people are being told they could be due a share of £500m following a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) error. The DWP owes £500m in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK, including married women, widows and pensioners
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Expert warns of the cleaning job you can't ignore this Spring
With Spring around the corner, spring cleaning is now in full swing, but experts are warning that there is one part of our home that too often gets forgotten about. Typically, a spring clean is associated with the larger, more time-consuming jobs
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How to tell if you have a rare and valuable coin
Brits have been told they could be sitting on a small fortune in the form of valuable coins in their change. Coin collecting is a very popular hobby, and coins often sell for hundreds or even thousands of times their face value at auctions and
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Are rats and mice legally protected in the UK? The law surrounding wild rodents
With the thought of rats and mice scurrying around your home or garden being less than ideal, you might be wondering if the rodents are legally protected and if you can get into trouble for dealing with them yourself. Some species of rodents are
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Government drone plan proposes flying taxis could take off in 2 years
In two years, the first piloted flying taxi could take to UK skies under Government plans while drone deliveries could also become regular by 2027. The Department of Transport (DoT) has released its Future of Flight Action Plan which also proposes
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The Millenium Falcon lands on 50p coin as Royal Mint releases new Star Wars set
The Royal Mint has unveiled its latest collectable Star Wars coins and bullion bars with The Millenium Falcon landing on a 50p coin. The initial Star Wars coin series was a success and this new second series is dedicated to the franchise’s vehicles
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Scientists developing new breast cancer monitoring device that could fit in bra
Scientists are developing a device that could monitor whether a breast cancer tumour is growing. The device could be able to fit inside a bra and it’s hoped that it would help save patients’ lives in the future by monitoring tumour growth in real
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Cadbury creates twist on popular chocolate bar and releases two new flavours
Cadbury fans can look forward to the release of two new chocolate bars this week as the company has created a twist on the classic Dairy Milk. Two new bars will become available on Monday, March 18 as part of the Cadbury Dairy Milk & More range
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Red Jet staff 'handled angry passengers and difficult situation admirably'
I was inconvenienced on Saturday by the cancellation of the 13:15 Red Jet service to Southampton. The Red Jet staff member was very apologetic and advised me to take the 13:30 car ferry. This was not easy as I had broken my right heel last
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Rishi Sunak's message amid reports of Tory plot to oust the Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak has issued a message to Tory MPs thinking of backing a plot to oust him before the election, telling them “the economy is turning a corner” and urging them to “stick to the plan”. The Prime Minister is seeking to shift the political
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QE2 cruise ship staff travel from across the world for reunion
Former staff on board Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise ship have travelled from across the globe to attend a reunion. The event, the third of its kind and organised by Tara Doel and Janice Jefferey (pictured below), saw hundreds of people travel
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£15,000 recovered in drug investigation in Woolston
As much as £4,000 in heroin and crack cocaine and £15,000 in cash was recovered as part of an ongoing investigation into class A drugs in the Woolston area. Police have charged two men as part of their investigations. Eihadji Abdoulaye Sow,
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Wealthy couple ordered to demolish £100k extension after land blunder
A wealthy New Forest couple have been ordered to demolish the £100,000 extension they built for their elderly parents after unknowingly building on land that wasn't theirs. Wayne and Natalie Noke were granted planning permission for the construction
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Man charged after cannabis factory found in Southampton
A Southampton man has been charged with producing drugs after a cannabis factory was found. Officers attended the property on Emsworth Road around 3pm on Monday and found between 200 and 300 cannabis plants at various stages of growth. Police
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'Dirty' care home team feel 'hurt' by damning inspection
A care home given an ‘inadequate’ rating from the CQC has said it is ‘deeply disappointed’ with the rating but it is working hard to remove the home from special measures. Willow Brook care home in Fareham received the lowest possible grade after
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'It's disgraceful': Hendog painting of girl with a daisy chain vandalised
A piece of art by Winchester's Banksy that was only discovered about a month ago has reportedly been vandalised. As previously reported, Hendog, an anonymous graffiti artist, painted a girl playing with a daisy chain on the St George's Square Bus
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I tried the food at German Doner Kebab - and this is what I thought
The fast food market is a crowded one nowadays. Once upon a time, we were content to eat a McDonald's or a KFC without a care in the world. But now, you can't breathe for Taco Bells, Five Guys, Nando's, Slim Chickens, and the rest. One
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Homeless man almost stabbed council worker after bursting into Civic Centre
A homeless man burst into Southampton Civic Centre and brandished a steak knife, nearly stabbing a council worker. Piotr Matejcowski forced his way through a locked door at the civic centre on December 15 last year, hitting it and running and jumping
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Road works cancelled outside St Mary's stadium after warehouse fire
Road works which would help prevent more than 150 homes and 280 businesses near the River Itchen from flooding have been postponed after a major warehouse fire. Traffic lights were due to be installed on Marine Parade from today, seeing the road
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Upgrades announced for airport will see it open longer
Fareham Borough Council has announced improvement to Solent Airport that will allow it to open longer hours and stop flights being cancelled in bad weather. Work to install aeronautical ground lighting at Solent Airport will enable aircraft to
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'Endearing' little boy is looking for a loving family to adopt him
An ‘endearing’ little boy who loves playing is looking for a family in Hampshire to call his own. Noah, aged three-and-a-half, is hoping to share his love for activities with a loving family. Described as a ‘happy little boy’, Noah, whose identity
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January signing settling in quickly at Saints to make immediate impact
NEW signing Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh might admit to being mocked by his speedier brother but he has made a fast start at Saints. Irish midfielder O'Brien-Whitmarsh was on the radar of Saints academy recruiters long before he signed on the dotted line
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ABP and Carnival hosting student careers events
Solent’s secondary schools and colleges are getting an opportunity to delve into the region’s maritime sector with Maritime Mondays. Careers advisers and teachers are invited to explore how this sector can provide numerous career opportunities
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Councillor 'disgusted' at food served in Southampton school
A councillor has said she is 'disgusted' at the food being served at a Southampton school after the headteacher called out the food caterer. Jason Ashley, headteacher at Redbridge Community School, has slammed his school's catering company Chartwells
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Pupils from The Romsey School go on 'amazing' trip to see Iceland sites
Pupils from The Romsey School have taken an “amazing” three-day trip to Iceland with expeditions to the city of Reykjavik, Skogafoss Waterfall and the Blue Lagoon. In February, 42 students from year 10 at The Romsey School were treated to a three-day
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Police search hotel and arrest teenager: this is why
Suspected class-A drugs, over £1,000 in cash and mobile phones were found in a hotel room as part of an anti-drugs campaign in the city. Police searched a room in the Travelodge on Lodge Road during their week-long campaign. Officers seized