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The 50p coin that could be worth a small fortune after selling for more than £175
You should check your change, your wallets and down the back of your sofa after a 50p piece sold for more than 350 times its face value on eBay this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £186.99 after inspiring a mini-bidding
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Delays as M27 lane blocked after incident
5:00pm Lanes cleared #M27 Eastbound - All lanes CLEARED between J9/A27 #ParkGate and J10/A32 #Fareham after the
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Traffic held on M3 after BMW veers off road
4:52pm Police statement A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at 2.50pm today to a report
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Excavator stolen from work site in New Forest
An appeal has been launched to locate an excavator stolen from a work site. Police say the red and grey vehicle was stolen from the site just north of Swan in the New Forest between 5pm on March 15 and 9am on March 18. Officers are now appealing
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Uninsured car ‘causing annoyance’ seized by police
An uninsured car parked on the roadside and ‘causing annoyance’ has been seized. Officers visited King Edward Avenue in Southampton last night (March 22) following concerns raised by residents. PC Hedley was investigating a Renault Clio parked
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Three teenagers due in court after boy, 16, stabbed
Three teenagers are due to appear at a Southampton court today after a boy was stabbed. Police were called just before 7pm on Thursday to reports a 16-year-old boy was assaulted in Portsmouth Road, Cosham. He was treated for stab wounds to
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5 of the best cocktail bars to spend an evening at in Southampton
Going out with friends for some cocktails can be a fun night out, and if you live in Southampton you have a few decent options to pick from. If you were a bit stuck on choosing which place you wanted to visit then we've provided some potential
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New data shows how many refugees are living in 'sanctuary city'
New data released by the Home Office has revealed the number of refugees and asylum seekers currently living in Southampton. Some 275 Ukrainian refugees have relocated to the city as part of the government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme. A further
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Campaigners protest outside defence firm calling for end to war in Gaza
Pro-Palestine protesters have gathered outside a Southampton defence firm calling for an end to the war in Gaza. Campaigners gathered at the Leonardo factory on First Avenue on Wednesday for a vigil outside the building. Leonardo is one of
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Dozens of Hampshire and Isle of Wight pharmacies to stay open during Easter weekend
Dozens of pharmacies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will be open throughout Easter weekend, including Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. NHS England has released a comprehensive list detailing the various pharmacy locations
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Woman, 69, dies after fall at her own home
An inquest has opened into the death of a woman who died following a fall. Jennifer Woodford, of Kilmeston Close, Eastleigh, died after she suffered a fall at her home on Thursday, March 7. Area coroner Jason Pegg, who opened the inquest at
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Police update on pair arrested on suspicion of murder
Two men arrested as part of a murder investigation have been bailed until June. The pair, 60 and 35, from Totton, have been released until June 21. They were previously arrested on suspicion of murder and bailed until March 22. It follows
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Major flotilla set to welcome 3,000-guest cruise liner to Southampton for first time
A major flotilla is set to welcome Cunard’s latest cruise liner to Southampton for the first-time next month, the Echo can reveal. Thousands of spectators are expected to descend around the port for the arrival of Queen Anne, the 249th ship to
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5 of the best bars to visit for 'Happy Hour' in Southampton
Going out with friends for some cocktails can be a fun night out in Southampton, especially if you want to make the most of 'Happy Hour' deals. Cocktails can certainly be quite expensive, so being able to get them for a reduced price during a certain
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The talented chef serving up Indian vegan and vegetarian delights
She's the chef sharing the vegan and vegetarian love at an authentic family owned Indian restaurant in Southampton. Neha Jadav, head chef of highly acclaimed Padharo on East Street, talks cooking for her kids and fulfilling her culinary dreams
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Dad given just months to live after aggressive brain tumour diagnosis
A Southampton-born dad has been given 15 months to live after being rushed to A&E after an optician's appointment. Ricky Smith, a groundworker who grew up in Bishop's Waltham, started having headaches around four weeks ago. They were initially
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New rail terminal opens at Southampton docks after £17.5m investment
A £17.5 million investment in a new rail terminal in the Port of Southampton has officially been completed. Rail and HS2 minister Huw Merriman officially opened the new Solent Rail Terminal on Wednesday, after 18 months of work. The partnership
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Takeaway with 'food debris and mould on walls' slapped with zero food hygiene
An Indian takeaway which had mould on the walls of its storeroom has been slapped with a zero hygiene rating. Balti House, on Windrush Road in Redbridge, also had food debris on its walls and floors when inspectors visited on February 3. The
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Woman who stole £199 globe from department store among those sentenced at court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... DAVID HILTON, 63, of Moot Gardens, Downton was found guilty of speeding on the A337 Lymington Road in New Milton. He was caught at 37mph in a 30mph zone whilst driving a BMW
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Benali: 'I’d much rather be on the pitch knowing I could have an input on the result'
THERE have been countless players over the years who have been great in dressing rooms. It’s normally the great personalities and characters, who can be quite different on and off the pitch. Often the funny players like Jim Magilton and Iain Dowie
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Assessing Saints next five Championship fixtures during promotion run-in
SAINTS are less than a week away from the return of league action and the start of a vital promotion run-in. Russell Martin's side have ground to make up in the race to the Premier League - they currently sit nine points off the pace with two games