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Traffic light damaged after crash on busy Southampton road
A traffic light was damaged after a crash on a busy Southampton road. The incident which happened on Bitterne Park Triangle affected the traffic light. Teams from Southampton City Council are at the scene making repairs. Drivers have been
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Amber wildfire warning issued amid warm weather spike
An amber wildfire warning has been issued as a warm weekend approaches. The dry and warm conditions in the next couple of days will increase the chances of fires, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Rescue Service said. The warning will be in place for
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Eastleigh's Swan Netball Club set sights on promotion after impressive season
AFTER promotion last season, Swan Netball Club's senior side initially had the aim of achieving survival in their regional league. But they exceeded all expectations as they won the South regional league and earned qualification to the Premier
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'We speak about it' - Stephens recalls conceding to Adams goal in 5-5 playoff draw
SAINTS teammates Jack Stephens and Che Adams were on opposite sides of an all-timer playoff semi-final nearly a decade ago. A 21 year old Stephens, on a second loan from Saints at Swindon Town, had returned to the County Ground for the 2014/15
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Update on ambitious £200m plans to revamp Town Quay
A £200 million waterfront development has been amended sparking another round of public consultation. The proposal for Town Quay in Southampton includes a five-star hotel, flats, spa, restaurants and bars. Nicolas James Group first submitted
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Two pupils flashed and man seen photographing students outside a school
A secondary school has warned parents after two students were flashed and a man was seen taking pictures of pupils walking home. Parents of students at Wildern Secondary School in Hedge End were shocked to find out that a man had flashed two students
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Itchen Bridge closed due to emergency incident
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Woman admits spending money meant for beloved cat's fundraiser
A 44-year-old woman has admitted to spending money that was raised for a memorial of a beloved community pet in Gosport. Tilly the Bengal Cat became well-known in Gosport for being spotted in unusual places such as the High Street and police station
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Man dies in skydiving tragedy after parachute fails
A man from Hampshire has died after a sky-diving tragedy last month. Videographer Sam Cornwell, 46, was skydiving near Shotton airfield in County Durham when his parachute failed to open. He suffered critical injuries and was pronounced dead
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Pick up our Pets 2024 picture special in the Daily Echo on Friday
We asked proud pet owners to show off their beloved cats, dogs, parakeets or whatever animal calls your house home - and now we're publishing the photos in the Echo. For National Pet Day last month we asked you to submit photos of your pets, and
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Mystery as popular carvery closes again - days after rats found nearby
A Southampton carvery and pub which was forced to close after rats were allegedly found nearby has shut again. Walnut Tree Farm on Adanac Drive in Nursling first closed last week after pests were found nearby due to construction work. It was
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Man accused of having hammer in public charged with stalking
A man seen with a hammer has been charged with stalking both a woman and a man. James Renfree is accused of committing the offences in Fareham between October 1, 2023 and May 6, 2024. The 44-year-old has been charged with one count of stalking
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Former mayor cleared of attempting to murder his terminally-ill mother
A former mayor of Winchester has been cleared of attempting to murder his terminally-ill mother after his case was thrown out. David McLean, 72, was on trial at Winchester Crown Court charged with the attempted murder of 92-year-old Margaret McLean
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Southampton Foodbank Angels rally artists for huge charity event
The Foodbank Angels of Southampton rallied local artists for a successful charity event. The event was aimed at bolstering and promoting food banks in the area. On Sunday evening, the fundraiser had the participation of more than 50 highly
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Red Jet vessel sold to South Korean company
Red Funnel has sold Red Jet 4, one of its catamaran vessels, to a company in South Korea, it has been confirmed. After more than two decades ferrying foot passengers to and from the Isle of Wight, the boat will set sail for pastures new, having
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Scores of pothole-ridden roads set to be repaired this summer - see the full list
A raft of pothole-ridden roads in Hampshire will be repaired this summer as part of a comprehensive set of works. Nearly 600 miles of roads in the county will become ‘more resilient’, according to Hampshire County Council. The chosen 400 locations
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Town crier marks first anniversary of the coronation of King Charles
Romsey's town crier addressed residents to mark the first anniversary of the coronation of King Charles. Terry Hamer has been a town crier for 14 years and is a familiar face around Romsey. He said that he won a competition to be the town
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This is why the M27 was shut for several hours as scores caught up in traffic
Police have revealed more details about why the M27 was closed for several hours last week. The busy motorway was closed in both directions between junctions 5 and 7 from 1.45am until 5am on May 2. Scores of drivers travelling through Hampshire
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'It frankly turns my stomach' - Town council joins group fighting sewage dumping
Romsey Town Council has joined a group of local authorities fighting sewage dumping in rivers. The Pan Parish River Pollution Forum was formed earlier this year, following widespread concerns about sewage and other pollution and contamination of
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Man set off explosive device strapped to his chest in front of police officers
A Gosport man who detonated an explosive device in front of police officers has been jailed for more than four years. Police attended an address in Carr Court, Davenport Close, shortly before 10am on August 28 last year to arrest 54-year-old Damian
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Ex-Wetherspoons pub reopens under new ownership after being sold off
A popular Fareham boozer has re-opened under new management after being sold off by Wetherspoons. The new owners of the Lord Author Lee pub have reopened the venue on Friday, May 10, after chain, Wetherspoons, sold off the beloved Fareham watering
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Man caught on covert camera dumping wheel clamp in hedge
A TOTTON man has been fined after he dumped a yellow wheel clamp and car number plates in a hedge near Romsey last summer. Francis Matthews, 66, of Sutton Road, was caught by a covert camera on August 21 pulling into a layby on Coldharbour Lane
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Saints leave final contract offer open to academy forward Gomes Rodriguez
SAINTS have made their final first professional contract offer to academy forward Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez. The 16 year old is an early physical developer and impressed at under-18s level this season, registering a goal and nine assists in 10
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Pictures showing Pirelli FC teams in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s
They were the Eastleigh-based based long-running and hugely successful works football club known as the Cablemen. After being founded in 1916, Pirelli General FC joined the Winchester and District League in 1923, eventually moving on to the Eastleigh
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Fareham's green enthusiasts invited to annual community gardening competition
Green-fingered residents are being invited to enter Fareham Borough Council's annual Fareham in Bloom community gardening competition. This year, the event is sponsored by St Margaret's Nurseries and EcoSupport, and registration is open from today
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Hampshire beach wins a 'Brown Flag Award' for being one of England's dirtiest
A Hampshire beach has been awarded a 'Brown Flag Award' for having some of the poorest water quality in the country. Southsea East Beach was included on a list from Holiday Park Guru after analysing Environment Agency water quality data. The
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Hampshire Music Service receives £2.3 million grant from Arts Council
Hampshire County Council's Music Service has been handed a £2.3 million grant from Arts Council England. Targeted towards enhancing music provision for children and young people, the funding sees the Music Service taking a leading role in a local
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New Solent Mind campaign promotes self-care routines
Hampshire's primary mental health charity, Solent Mind, is deploying a new 'Thrive Inside' campaign to promote self-care routines. The campaign is designed to assist more residents in focusing on essential areas like self-care, physical activity
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Rasiak et al: Southampton's 06/07 playoff run through the eyes of their key men
THIS week, Saints will compete in the pressure cooker of playoff football for the first time in 17 years. The Championship playoff final at Wembley is worth hundreds of millions of pounds in prize money, TV rights and sponsorships. Operationally
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Boss of seaside pub ravaged by fire vows to rebuild
The boss of a seaside pub that was destroyed by an inferno caused by a tumble dryer has vowed to rebuild. Matt Kearsey, Managing Director of Hall and Woodhouse, said the company is "committed" to redeveloping The Osborne View pub in Hill Head.
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Crunching the numbers to work out how teams win the Championship playoffs
THE Championship playoffs always throw up a surprise, so it is said. As dramatic and thrilling as this may sound, it is not entirely true. Historically, teams who finish third or fourth have fared the best in the pressure cooker of the playoffs
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Test Valley town to host physical theatre performance
ROMSEY Operatic and Dramatic Society's latest production uses physical theatre techniques to portray the story of love in its many forms. Things I Know To Be True by Andrew Bovell opened at The Plaza on Tuesday, May 7. The play is strongly
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Romsey Abbey's first-ever nesting peregrines produce two eggs
Romsey Abbey’s first-ever pair of nesting peregrines have produced two eggs. The presence of the eggs was confirmed after a visit by Keith Betton of the Hampshire Ornithological Society. One of the eggs was knocked off the nest and the other
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Second plan refused to turn car salesroom into a gym
A SECOND plan to convert a Romsey car salesroom into a gym has been refused by the borough council. Allen Taylor, of Taylor Made Automotive, wants to change at Unit 7, Frobisher Industrial Centre in Budds Lane. This is the second time Test
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Woman accuses Stagecoach of 'pure laziness' over route changes
A ROMSEY woman has slammed upcoming changes to a bus route, calling it 'pure laziness'. Diane Kingston raised the issue about the 66 service between Winchester to Romsey. Stagecoach is cutting part of the route from May 26. It currently takes
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'Dishonest' dentist suspended from practising after High Court challenge
An NHS dentist has been barred from practising for two months after an appeal to the High Court. Manori Dilini Balachandra of Manor Dental Surgery was handed the suspension at the start of May. Ms Balachandra set up the surgery in Park Gate
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Pensioner left with bleed on brain after being knocked off bike by out of control dog
A pensioner was left with bleeding on three parts of the brain after he was knocked off his bike by a dog on Southampton Common. Retired surgeon and keen cyclist, John Parker, who used to ride 12 miles everyday by completing laps around Southampton
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Resident concerned after tree crushes van - months after last one toppled
A van has been damaged after a tree fell down on a Southampton street - and residents say it is not the first time. A green van belonging to FM Conway, an infrastructure services provider, was damaged on Wednesday morning after the large tree
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Learner drivers struggle to get test spaces after Covid backlog
There are 27,012 learner drivers in Southampton battling for test slots with only 14,733 slots available. The driving test backlog from Covid-19 is likely to remain with no signs of stopping, with it continuing to grow until capacity increases
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Frank Turner says city venue is his top spot to perform
A chart-topping Hampshire singer, who clinched a world record for the most gigs in different cities in 24 hours, has said that venue in Southampton is his favourite place to perform. On Saturday, Singer-songwriter Frank Turner embarked on a challenge
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Grade II-listed home dating back to 1740s up for sale
A Georgian Grade II-listed home dating back to the 1740s next to a historic church is up for sale for £2.5 million. Hope House is a beautiful seven bedroom property adjoining the Church of St Peter in Bishop's Waltham. It boasts 4,300 sq
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Man caught with kitchen knife in Southampton walks free from court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... TURGUT DARI, 39, of Twyford Way, Poole admitted to drink driving on the M27 at Calmore. He was caught with 46 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath. Dari was fined £500
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How Leisure World has changed through the years
Now that work has begun on demolishing Leisure World, the Echo remembers the well-loved entertainment venue through old pictures. It was originally billed as the biggest pleasure complex of its kind in western Europe. Leisure World opened to
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Temporary traffic lights set for Spring Road after current work finishes
Work is due to get underway on a new pedestrian crossing in a bid to make a main Southampton route safer. Southampton City Council says work will start on May 20 to create a new zebra crossing at Portsmouth Road's junction with Spring Road.
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Disabled resident 'could have died' after choking on plastic in ready meal
A disabled Southampton resident has slammed a ready meal provider after she says she thought she was going to die after choking on a six-inch-long piece of plastic. Angel-Rose Halo, 62, sat down to watch television while she ate her dinner, a Parsley
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New role for city centre pub after plans approved
Plans to breathe new life into a Southampton pub that closed about ten years ago have been given the green light. An unnamed charity has received consent to convert The Anchor in East Street into a site for non-residential education. The city
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Downes reportedly set to be given chance to impress at West Ham
SAINTS loanee Flynn Downes is reportedly set for a chance to impress at parent club West Ham United next season. The 25 year old midfielder has emerged as Southampton's most important player throughout the Championship campaign. Downes will