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XL bully seized after 'attacking other dogs' as man arrested
POLICE have seized several puppies suspected to be a banned breed and arrested a man for dangerous dog offences in Ringwood. A 42-year-old man has been arrested by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary for dangerous dog offences with nine puppies
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D-Day memorial will still be cordoned off for 80th anniversary events after storm
A memorial and other D-Day structures will still be cordoned off when 80th anniversary events take place next month. The former embarkation point between Lepe and Calshot has been cut off since part of the beach was washed away during a ferocious
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Southampton Airport statement after thousands of passengers across UK delayed
Southampton Airport has moved to reassure passengers after a "nationwide issue" with passport e-gates caused significant disruption at airports across the country. Scores of airports across the country were impacted by the failure on Tuesday evening
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Search launched for missing Southampton man not seen in days
UPDATE: Jamie has now been found, police have confirmed. A search has been launched for a missing 29-year-old man who hasn't been seen in days. Jamie Dixon was last seen leaving his home address in Southampton at around 3am last Friday (May
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Can you name these bands from iconic Southampton concert 20 years ago?
There were boy bands, rock groups and pop legends - but can you name these five acts from Power in the Park 2004. The concert was held on June 13 and, unlike previous years, the event was the first to be fenced-in with a maximum of 30,000 music
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Woman assaulted by man at recreation ground, police say
A man has been arrested after a woman was allegedly assaulted. Officers received reports of a man assaulting a woman at Northam recreation ground at about 9.30pm on Tuesday. No injuries were reported. Following the incident, a 31-year-old
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Driver seriously injured after car overturned on M27 during rush hour
A driver has been seriously injured after a car overturned on the M27 during rush hour. One person suffered a serious injury after the crash on the westbound carriageway between junctions ten and nine this morning. Emergency services were
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Man, 36, jailed after sexually assaulting stranger in early hours of morning
A 36 year-old Hampshire man has been jailed after he admitted a sexual assault that took place in the early hours of the morning. Paul Kevin Leslie Kearslake, aged 36, of Warwick Crescent in Southsea has been jailed for 28 months at Portsmouth
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Saints forward Wilkinson nominated for top Championship award
SAINTS forward Katie Wilkinson has been nominated for the Championship player of the season award. Wilkinson, 29, was key for Marieanne Spacey-Cale's side as they finished fourth in the division, improving on last season's sixth-place finish.
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Timeline revealed for £3m works to expand sixth-form college
A timeline has been set for works to create more classrooms at a college in Southampton. The project, at Itchen Sixth Form College in Bitterne, was approved in March. It will see a new two-storey building providing seven classrooms and a multi-purpose
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TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs - see the full list
Banking group TSB has announced plans to close 36 bank branches across the UK in a move that will see 250 jobs cut across the business. TSB is the latest high street bank to announce branch closures. The banks will begin closing their doors
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AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine worldwide
AstraZeneca (AZN.L) said on Tuesday (May 7) it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine. It said this was largely due to a "surplus of available updated vaccines" since the pandemic. The firm's application to withdraw the
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Can a neighbour paint their side of my fence? The rule you need to know
Fences and neighbours can be a tricky subject. From who's responsible for what side to leaning items against fences and who can do what with the fence. Several popular misconceptions have created confusion around this area of property law for
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Shock as naked man seen running near supermarket
What a surprise for us on bus number 6H, chatting away as we near Waitrose Portswood! Along came this naked man running! Now, although warmer than it has been, it's hardly the Costa del Sol! At least he wasn't a shoplifter! So, living here
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Martin Lewis reveals how Tesco shoppers can claim an extra £100 of rewards
Tesco shoppers can earn extra rewards worth up to £100 when Tesco’s Clubcard Challenges launches later this month. Three million Clubcard customers will be invited to take part in the new Tesco campaign. Those who accept will be given 20 challenges
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HMRC issues message to anyone applying for student finance this year
HMRC has launched a new service for A level students heading to university this year. Students starting university in September can ‘tap the app’ to get the National Insurance and tax information they need to complete their student finance applications
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Optometrist warns this symptom could be a sign of irreversible eye damage
Blurred vision could be a symptom of Diabetes, Cataracts and other conditions, an optometrist has warned. The common eye complaint can affect one and or both of our eyes and is often a sign of an underlying medical condition. If you're concerned
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Sholing confirm retirement of club legend Dave Diaper
SHOLING have announced that legend Dave Diaper has retired from the club after 25 years bringing success to the side. Former manager Diaper has been operating as director of football since he appointed new boss Paul Doswell in October 2023.
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'Flynn... yeah' - Martin accepts importance of keeping Downes at Saints
MANAGER Russell Martin admitted the importance of keeping loanee Flynn Downes, accepting Saints miss him when he is out. The 25 year old was Southampton's key man again in their 2-1 win over Leeds United on the final day of the Championship season
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Floral tributes placed on stretch of road after two fatal crashes
Floral tributes have appeared on the same stretch of a Hampshire country road where two fatal crashes happened recently just eight days apart from each other. Wilson Bang, 21, of Mead Road in Chandler’s Ford, died on Sunday, April 14, when he lost
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Fallen tree blocks Southampton road after landing on van
A Southampton road has been blocked after a tree came down on top of a van. Photos show the tree resting on top of a parked van in Cranbury Place this morning (May 8). The incident is believed to have happened at around 6am this morning.
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Lane remains closed on M27 after vehicle overturns damaging barrier
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WASHCO and Young Lives vs Cancer team up to support young cancer sufferers
Commercial laundry solution provider, WASHCO, is aiming to raise substantial funds to back the charity Young Lives vs Cancer. Young Lives vs Cancer, formerly known as CLIC Sargent Cancer Care for Children, supports young cancer patients up to 25
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More details revealed after road rage victim punched in face 30 times
Police have issued an update after a road rage incident saw a victim punched in the face 30 times. Officers on patrol in Fareham arrested a 51-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm on Monday, April 29. According to police, the road
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Paedophile labelled a 'risk to young girls' after grooming children across the world
A Hampshire man who was branded a "risk to young girls" used an online messaging app to engage in sexual conversations with young girls all over the world. Southampton Crown Court heard how Stephen Grant would use the app Kik to groom underage
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How can Saints replace Stuart Armstrong for the playoffs?
SAINTS have a Stuart Armstrong-sized hole to fill in midfield as they gear up for the Championship playoffs. The Scotland international's season was cut short by injury at Cardiff last month, leaving Southampton without their most creative midfielder
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Boy, 11, can eat peanuts every day after joining revolutionary allergy trial
Parents of allergic children have reported significant improvements after participating in the ground-breaking £2.5 million Natasha Clinical Trial. Funded by the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, the trial utilises everyday foods given in controlled
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Driver who failed to stop after Bursledon Road crash must pay nearly £1,500
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... CATALIN BARBULESCU, 45, of Charlton Road, Southampton was convicted of using a phone whilst driving a Mercedes on the M27 eastbound near Eastleigh. She was banned from driving
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'Give everything' - Loanee Fraser makes promise to Saints fans ahead of playoffs
WINGER Ryan Fraser has promised supporters that Saints will give their all to achieve promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs. Southampton have won one of their last four games, a 2-1 victory at Leeds United, ahead of facing West Brom
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Westquay chinos thief jailed after spree of thefts spanning weeks
A Southampton shoplifter has been jailed after he stole more than £400 worth of confectionary and chinos. Zachary Lowe, 36, was jailed at Southampton Magistrates' Court for a crime spree spanning more than a month. During four separate incidents
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'First of its kind' unmanned boat unveiled on River Itchen
A digital training vessel that is the first of its kind in the country is set to benefit students in Southampton. The state-of-the-art boat set sail for the first time in the River Itchen on Tuesday. Onlookers included maritime students from
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Student takes home gold medal at powerlifting championship
The Solent University student powerlifting team has taken home a gold medal at a national powerlifting tournament. Powerlifting talent from universities across England gathered at Cardiff University for the BUCS Powerlifting Championships.
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Driver left shaken up after '8 inch deep pothole' leaves car stranded
A new driver was left shaken up after an eight-inch deep pothole left her stranded on a country road. Suzanne Onslow, 18, was driving along Burnetts Lane when her Corsa plunged into the deceptively deep hole. The sales assistant from Fair Oak
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Departing city Tory leader calls for 'conversation' about politicians
The former Conservative leader of Southampton City Council believes there needs to be a discussion about what people want from their politicians. Daniel Fitzhenry’s 16-year stint as a councillor came to an end on Thursday. Mr Fitzhenry had
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Overgrown property in Bassett sold at auction after bidding war
A severely overgrown plot in Southampton’s sought-after suburb of Bassett has been sold at auction for £411,500 in a bidding war. Attracting 72 bids, the freehold property at 17 Ardnave Crescent went for £71,500 above guide price. Mike Marchant
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Traditional maypole dance performed in pub grounds
The Four Horseshoes pub in Nursling hosted a traditional maypole dance performed by the JM Dance Group during May Day celebrations. The tradition, which dates back 2000 years, was enjoyed by everyone in the gardens with locals invited to take
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Southampton's Debenhams store through the years - remember it like this?
Debenhams once enjoyed 178 stores across the country, including premises in Winchester, Fareham and Portsmouth. Its Southampton store was shut during the first lockdown of 2020 and never reopened. Originally, the building on Queen’s Way was home
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'Terrible status' of rivers priority for council's first Green councillor
Hampshire County Council’s first Green member has vowed to tackle residents’ concerns about widespread cuts to services and the “terrible status of our rivers”. A Hampshire County Council by-election was triggered for the Meon Valley ward after
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Law firm bolsters Southampton team with experienced commercial litigator
A Southampton law firm has expanded its team with the appointment of a "highly experienced" commercial litigator. Paula Swain, who was until recently the head of Shoosmiths’ Solent office, will be supporting the growth of the national debt and
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Woman jailed for stealing £400 Louis Vuitton wallet in Southampton
A woman has been jailed after she stole a Louis Vuitton Wallet worth £400 in Southampton. Charlotte Gelarde, 30, was jailed at Southampton Magistrates' Court following the incident on April 29 this year. The court heard how she stole the
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M3 speeder who was clocked at almost double the speed limit learns fate in court
A Southampton speeder who was caught at almost double the speed limit on the M3 has been given points on his licence. Alin Rebega was driving a Jaguar southbound on the M3 when he was clocked at 94mph. He was caught by an automatic speed camera