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Which Championship team has the most playoff experience?
WITH the Championship playoffs due to get underway this week Saints, Leeds United, West Brom and Norwich City are all preparing themselves for their semi-finals. As a club, Southampton only have one experience of the play-offs back in 2007 when
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Controversial plans for quarry at Hamble Airfield set to be refused
Controversial plans to turn a former airfield into a quarry are set to be refused. The plan from a building materials firm for Hamble Airfield looks set to be refused over its transport impact since it does not encourage walking, cycling and public
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Bid for new fan zones that could screen Euros and Olympics at St Mary's
Plans have been submitted to improve the experience for fans attending matches at Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium. The club’s proposal for new fan zones could also be used to broadcast other sporting events such as this summer’s European Championship
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Travelling Saints fans could be hit by road closures after West Brom semi-final
Saints supports travelling home after Southampton's playoff semi-final on Sunday could be impacted by A34 road closures. Resurfacing work is to be carried out on the A34 southbound between East Ilsley and Chieveley. In order to complete the
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Heavy delays build in Southampton after crash on M27 and Redbridge Causeway
8:02pm Thank you for joining our live coverage of delays on the M27 and the Redbridge Causeway. This blog will soon
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Former Saints loanee Broja reportedly planning permanent Chelsea exit
FORMER Saints loanee Armando Broja is likely to leave Chelsea on a permanent transfer this summer according to a recent report. Broja spent the 2021-22 Premier League season on loan at Southampton and scored nine goals, helping Ralph Hasenhüttl's
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Police reveal details after officers attend incident on Itchen Bridge
Police have attended a concern for welfare incident on the Itchen Bridge in Southampton. At around 2.11pm on Tuesday, May 7, police were called to a concern for welfare of a woman on the Itchen Bridge in Southampton. A number of police vehicles
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Tory ex-council leader slams 'shambles' Government and calls for general election
The former Conservative leader of Fareham Borough Council has called for a general election - joining MP Suella Braverman's criticism of Rishi Sunak's Government. Sean Woodward slammed the current leadership of the Conservative Party as he walked
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Boy, 14, threatened, punched and robbed while playing football in town centre
UPDATE: All three people have now been identified. A 14-year-old boy has been punched and robbed of his jacket after being approached by a group of people in Fareham town centre, police said. The teenager was playing football with two others
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'Saddest ever' Grand Designs home left Channel 4 star Kevin McCloud concerned
Presenter Kevin McCloud has spoken out about the property labelled the "saddest" Grand Designs home ever after it returned to the market earlier this year. Chesil Cliff House, located in Saunton (near Braunton) in Devon, first appeared on Channel
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What you should do if you think your neighbours are smoking cannabis
Cannabis is the most widely used recreational drug in the UK which leaves behind a distinctive smell once smoked. The smell, which occasionally wafts through certain UK towns and cities, is particularly prominent in private gardens due to a shared
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How Eurovision voting works as 2024 competition gets underway
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest begins in Malmö, Sweden this week and if you’re keen to watch along and vote for your favourite, here’s how you can. The contest is widely known for its complex voting system. The semi-finals will be broadcast
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I'm a GP: Here are my 3 top tips to help you quit vaping for good
A GP has shared three top tips she recommends that will help you quit vaping. Over one in four vapers believe that their habit is completely risk-free and not addictive, according to new research. Worryingly, 15% of respondents reported that
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One-week warning for parents ahead of free childcare change - are you eligible?
Parents have been warned they have just one week until applications open for extra childcare support. The Government is extending free childcare eligibility to hundreds of thousands of parents across the country as part of a major expansion.
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DWP launches new trial as part of sweeping changes to welfare system
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is launching a new trial service in areas of England in a bid to help the long-term sick back into work. The WorkWell programme is part of the Government’s sweeping changes to the welfare system, including
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Travel expert shares the best time of day to fly and why you should book it
Have you ever wondered whether it’s worth waking up in the early hours to catch a flight? While it’s exciting to get your holiday started, an early morning get up can be less than tempting but an expert in the field has explained that it’s actually
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Coronation Street fans demand 'incredibly boring' family be written out of show
Coronation Street fans have demanded that an entire family be written out of the show after years on our screens. Viewers have come to love many families on the show with the Barlows and Connors receiving particular praise. However, many have
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Hampshire town transformed into eerie apocalyptic set for Hollywood blockbuster
A HAMPSHIRE town centre street has been transformed into an eerie apocalyptic set for the filming of Hollywood blockbuster Greenland: Migration, starring Morena Baccarin and Gerard Butler. Shop fronts along Market Street, in Alton, have been covered
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Michael Mosley shares take on how to get slim quickly in time for summer
Dr Michael Mosley has revealed how to lose fat fast in just a few short and simple steps. Too much belly fat can increase your risk of certain chronic conditions. Drinking less alcohol, eating more protein and lifting weights are just a few steps
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Holidaymakers told to make crucial check after £10m lost to holiday scams
Everyone going on holiday this year has been warned to double check their bookings after more than £10m were lost to holiday scams last year. New figures from Action Fraud reveal the scale of would-be holidaymakers losing money to criminals.
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First Direct offering lucrative £175 'free cash' offer to UK customers
First Direct has relaunched a £175 cash-to-switch offer on current accounts, at a time when many similar offers have vanished from the market. The bank said it previously saw significant take-up of the incentive when it launched for four weeks
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Expert's top tip could save you £130 on your energy bills
With energy bills still making up a significant portion of our household costs, many people will be looking at ways to cut back on electricity expenses. It’s no secret that electrical devices such as phone chargers, games consoles and even dishwashers
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Huge increase in dash cam police reports as users issued insurance warning
Each year, more and more British motorists are becoming ‘DIY traffic cops’, as new data reveals a staggering increase in dash cam footage being submitted to police. UK police forces have revealed that they received more than 72,000 public submissions
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Southampton finally set for sunshine after thunderstorm warning
Southampton is finally set for sunshine days after a thunderstorm warning. People can bask in 20C heat in the city today, according to the Met Office. After mixed weather across the bank holiday weekend, things should now feel warmer and resemble
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Parents up in arms after key children’s service is slashed by the council
Parents are up in arms after the council decided to slash a vital children’s service. Sessions held at the Family Hub in Southampton have been combined – much to the disdain of parents and guardians. The free council-run service has hubs across
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Southampton park event scaled back due to bad weather
A spring fair held at a Southampton park was scaled back due to the weather. The May Day event organised by the Friends of St James’ Park went ahead despite the rain forecast for the Bank Holiday. Dozens of families still turned to the climbing
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Man jailed after smashing up council van and aggressive outburst
A man who damaged a council van and smashed up its windows has been jailed. According to police, Marc Maclellan was acting aggressively, swinging punches at another man. The incident happened at around 3.50pm on Wednesday, May 1, on West Street
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Barriers put up around vacant church car park after vehicles dumped
Barriers have been put up around a Shirley church car park after dozens of vehicles moved in. Nearly 20 cars and vans had been left in the car park of the vacant Freemantle United Reformed Church in Shirley Road - prompting the landowner to issue
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Man charged after police shut down flat
A man has been charged after police closed down an address at a block of flats in Gosport. On April 24, police successfully applied at court for a flat in Blake Court in South Street to be partially closed for three months. This meant that
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Infant school and nursery set to close due to financial issues
A Gosport infant school and nursery is set to close. Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit's closure is due to a low number of students, leading to financial difficulties. As part of the closure, which is set to be approved later this
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'Desperate to play' - Martin reveals Stewart plan after latest Saints return
MANAGER Russell Martin explained that Ross Stewart's training level will "step up" again this week after his latest return from injury. The summer signing came on with seven minutes remaining of Southampton's 2-1 win over Leeds United on the final
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'I really hope' - Shearer and Lineker back Saints to win playoffs
FORMER Saints forward Alan Shearer and former England international Gary Lineker have both backed Southampton to win the Championship playoffs. Shearer, who launched his successful playing career on the south coast, admitted he is hoping Saints
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Walker-Peters on West Brom: 'We know what we need to do to beat them'
SAINTS defender Kyle Walker-Peters insisted "we know what we need to do to beat West Brom" ahead of facing them in the Championship playoff semi-finals. Southampton were 2-1 winners at St Mary's before beating the Baggies 2-0 at the Hawthorns
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Petition for 'very dangerous' route to be blocked off
A petition calling for a ‘very dangerous’ route which links two residential roads to be blocked off to cars has closed with just a handful of signatures. Southampton City Council received the e-petition about the access point between Scott Road
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Police cells worth £60,000 demolished after decision to move officers axed
Temporary police cells in Southampton bought for £60,000 have been demolished after a plan to move all officers out of the city's main station was scrapped. For more than a year the portable cabin-style units were left at Southampton Central Police
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Italian restaurant raided in police drug bust: what we know so far
An Italian restaurant was raided by police during a drug bust which uncovered a sizable amount of drugs. Hampshire police confirmed that officers carried out a warrant at Puccini's on Shirley Road at around 2pm on Friday and found a “significant
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Pictures of when this popular Southampton nightspot first opened
Do you remember when this popular Southampton bar first opened? The date was June 21, 2002, when a Daily Echo photographer was invited along to get snaps. Revellers danced as DJs ensured the music kept flowing. Also flowing were the