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Police statement as man in his 40s injured in Northam assault
A man has been arrested after an “assault” in Northam. Hampshire police confirmed a man in his 40s was injured in Kent Street, Northam, in Southampton. READ MORE: Armed police at Northam incident at Kent House, Southampton A large cordon
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Armed police at incident on first floor of block of flats in Northam
Armed officers were seen responding to the incident in Northam on Tuesday night. Police remain on the first floor of Kent House, in Kent Street, Southampton, amid a large cordon being in place. Around three armed response vehicles were seen
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Huge cordon in Northam as police and paramedics attend incident
Police have cordoned off a huge section of the Northam Estate tonight. Paramedics and Hampshire police officers are attending an incident near Kent Street in Southampton. A cordon spans large parts of the estate - and covers Kent House and
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Major response to incident as police set up cordon - live
11:02pm Arrest made Police have arrested a man after a man in his 40s was taken to hospital. READ MORE: Northam
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Head coach Asghar leaves as Saints confirm two academy departures
SAINTS have confirmed the departures of under-21 head coach Adam Asghar and assistant academy director Tash Patel. Scottish coach Asghar has departed the club to take up a new opportunity elsewhere, having only spent one season at Saints. He
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Armstrong: 'To get to the Premier League with your mates would be the best thing'
PLAYER of the season Adam Armstrong believes Saints supporters can make Friday an even better day as they gear up to face West Brom in a playoff semi-final second leg. The club have urged Saints fans to back the team with vocal support at St Mary's
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Mother begs man to return son’s phone which has last photos of his dad
A distressed mother is begging for a man to return her son’s phone which has the last pictures of him and his father. On Friday, May 10, nine-year-old Davey accidentally left the mobile on the pavement outside his home on Knowlton Close, Bursledon
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Pick up Daily Echo Saints poster special ahead of crucial playoff tie with West Brom
Tomorrow's copy of the Southern Daily Echo newspaper will include a special edition Saints poster ahead of Friday's crucial playoff decider. Southampton welcome West Brom to St Mary's on Friday evening as both sides vie to reach the Championship
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Man charged with theft after bronze statue taken
A 33-year-old man from Romsey has been charged with theft, burglary and criminal damage. James Robert Wood, of Cutforth Way, was arrested on Friday, May 10, and appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court yesterday, May 13. Wood has been charged
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Emergency services at serious crash near busy route into city
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New leader of Conservative group on council announced after elections
The new leader of the Conservative group on Southampton City Council believes his party can take back control of the local authority in two to three years. Cllr Peter Baillie said the “tide has turned” after this month’s election results, where
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Roadworks causing gridlock on busy route out of city
4:44pm Hampshire County Council is warning residents of the delays. ⚠️Urgent Works⚠️ Kanes Hill, Thornhill
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Everything you need to know as another new cruise liner to arrive in Southampton
Southampton will welcome another new cruise ship on Wednesday. Celebrity Cruises' Apex ship – which will homeport from the city for the entirety of its 2024 season – sails into the city at 5.15am on Wednesday. The award-winning cruise ship
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Police give update after group of travellers given deadline to leave park
Hampshire Police have issued an update after police instructed a group of travellers to leave a park in Fareham. On Monday, officers in Fareham served a notice under Section 61 of the Criminal Justice & Public Order Act, requesting the travellers
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'Damage' found at park named after Queen after travellers move on
Damage has been uncovered at a park after travellers were moved on from the site, a councillor has said. Fareham Borough Council has spoken out after a group of travellers illegally gained entry to Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Park.
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Saints Women under-21s beaten by Bournemouth in Hampshire Senior Cup final
SAINTS Women's under-21s suffered defeat in the Hampshire FA Senior Cup final as they were beaten 3-1 by AFC Bournemouth. The Cherries took the lead at Aldershot Town's EBB Stadium through a Kenni Thompson penalty before Kaylee Buckingham equalised
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Community theatre in last-ditch attempt to stay open
A 450-seat theatre in a Hampshire village is making a last-ditch effort to avoid one of its venues being shut down. A government-appointed planning inspector is set to make a decision on whether Titchfield Festival Theatre can carry on using its
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Balaclava-clad man throws eggs at police speed camera van
Police are hunting a masked man who hurled three eggs through the rear window of a speed camera van. An officer was conducting speed checks at the junction of Salisbury Road and Hammonds Lane in Totton when the eggs were thrown. A police spokesperson
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Hampshire remain winless as Organ and Vince bat out draw with Durham
FELIX Organ and James Vince put on 53 to complete a Vitality County Championship stalemate with Durham which had been inescapable since Friday. Organ and Vince made it safe with risk-free blocking before bad light and rain brought about the inevitable
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Saints Women keeper Rendell on standby for Lionesses squad
SAINTS Women goalkeeper Kayla Rendell is on standby for England's European Championship qualifiers squad. The 22 year old recently became the first Southampton FC Women's player to receive a senior England call-up when she replaced Khiara Keating
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Saints issue rallying cry to supporters ahead of crunch playoff clash
SAINTS are encouraging supporters to arrive at St Mary's early and bring the noise ahead of Friday evening’s playoff semi-final second leg against West Brom. A 0-0 draw in the first leg at The Hawthorns leaves everything still to play for as both
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Flasher targeting lone women in park still on the loose
A flasher who has repeatedly struck at a Southampton park is still on the loose. No arrests have been made following four reported incidents at the start of May. The suspect – thought to be a man aged between 16 and 25 – is accused of exposing
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Vince and Adams named as Southern Brave captains for Hundred
GEORGIA Adams and James Vince have been confirmed as Southern Brave captains for the 2024 Hundred season. The duo have vast experience in lifting silverware having got their hands on The Hundred trophies in 2021 and 2023. Adams, who also captains
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Eastleigh confirm first signing ahead of 2024-25 National League season
EASTLEIGH have confirmed the signing of Luis Fernandez for an undisclosed fee, on a permanent deal from Hampton & Richmond. The 22 year old arrives having spent two years at Hampton & Richmond, where he won the Players’ Player of the Season award
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Road works begin on Kanes Hill as motorists caught in delays
Motorists have been caught in long delays as road works begin on a major Southampton road. Works on the A27 at Kanes Hill began on Tuesday and are due to continue until Thursday. It is a busy thoroughfare through the eastern part of the city
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Police drop murder investigation into city centre death
A murder investigation into a man’s death in the city centre has been dropped by police. No further action will be taken against a 54-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder. He was quizzed by officers after the sudden death of a man at
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Debut solo abstract art exhibition unveiled by local artist
Southampton artist, Georgie Carr unveiled her debut solo abstract art exhibition at the contemporary Vinilo Record Store in Southampton City Centre. Carr, who also works as a mental health nurse, uses painting as a form of personal therapy, an
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National knife crime campaign launches in Hampshire this week
A national initiative to curb knife crime, known as Operation Sceptre, starts this week in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Beginning on May 13 and running through until May 19, this co-ordinated effort, headed by the National Police Chief’s Council
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Full line-up for the British Motor Yacht Show taking place later this week
The full line-up for the British Motor Yacht Show has been unveiled ahead of it opening later this week. The highly anticipated 2024 event takes place at Premier Swanwick Marina from Thursday to Sunday (May 16 to 19). Organised by industry
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Hampshire funeral homes launch eco-friendly vehicles
Funeral homes in Hampshire are debuting all-electric vehicles, featuring as part of a larger climate action initiative. Co-op Funeralcare, with branches in Southampton, Chandler's Ford and Hedge End, has injected £327,970 into a greener send-off
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What happened to Junction 6 on the M27?
The M27 motorway has simply never had a Junction 6. Motorists heading east from Junction 5 find themselves jumping straight to Junction 7. Many Southampton residents - and motorists passing through Hampshire from further afield - will have questioned
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Where in Southampton you can get your hair cut by Real Housewives hairdresser
A social media influencer and hairstylist who has worked with cast members from reality TV series including Real Housewives has opened his own salon in Southampton. Joseph Boylan, who has been working in the hair dressing industry for 15 years,
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DNA study into rare creature returned to the New Forest after decades absence
DNA samples from elusive pine martens are being collected as part of a study in the New Forest. The rare mammals are now known to be present across the area after an absence of decades. Researchers are collecting genetic material in order
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Saints Premier League promotion odds shorten as Leeds remain favourites
SOUTHAMPTON'S bookmaker's odds of promotion have shortened following their 0-0 draw at West Brom on Sunday. The goalless draw means Saints hold the home advantage for Friday's winner-takes-all playoff semi-final second leg at St Mary's. Both
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GP surgery at risk of closure after ‘eight year row’ with landlords
A GP surgery with more than 6,000 patients is at risk of closure after being locked in an eight-year-long row with its landlord. St Peter’s Surgery in Woolston said it is at a ‘crisis point’ as potential eviction looms. In a letter sent to
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'Over £200million' - Parsons explains why it's 'interesting' Sport Republic get stick
SAINTS CEO Phil Parsons insisted you cannot "forecast" football but launched a defence of the club's owners Sport Republic. The London-based investment firm have provided the club with financial security despite relegation from the Premier League
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Developer reveals plan to build up to 200 homes between villages
A developer is drawing up proposals to build as many as 200 homes on 60 acres of farmland between Blackfield and Holbury. Lynwood Farm - part of the "green lung" between the two villages - was owned by two brothers who had a large collection of
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When will the hot weather and sunshine return to Southampton?
After a weekend of hot temperatures and sunshine, Southampton is looking grey and dreary for the next week – but when will the hot weather return? The forecast for Southampton this week looks a little bleak with plenty of cloud cover. Despite
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'He has been fantastic' - Martin gives verdict on McCarthy's 'great' performance
SAINTS boss Russell Martin claimed nothing phases Alex McCarthy after the goalkeeper's "massive" performance at West Brom. The 34 year old produced two top-class saves to deny Grady Diangana what would have been a winning goal at the Hawthorns.
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What is the latest on Southampton murder investigation?
Police are continuing to investigate a suspected murder in Southampton city centre which rocked the city on Sunday. Yesterday, a 54-year-old man from Southampton remained in police custody as he was questioned by officers over the incident, which
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Win tickets to sold out semi-final at St Mary's - back Saints to enter our prize draw
You can win tickets to Southampton FC's sold out crucial Championship playoff clash with West Brom at St Mary's - just by joining the Daily Echo in backing Saints. Saints know any win against the Baggies will take them to the Wembley final for
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Who is Thomas Lewis - the man that gives Thomas Lewis Way its name?
Thomas Lewis Way in Southampton was named after a prominent local character, an advocate for workers' rights and a popular political figure. In the year 1873, in the bustling area of St Mary's, Thomas Lewis was born and so began his incredible
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New principal appointed at Southampton sixth form college
There's a new man at the helm of Richard Taunton Sixth Form College. Lighthouse Learning Trust, which includes the Southampton college, based on Hill Lane in Upper Shirley, and St Vincent College in Gosport, has appointed Andy Grant as its new
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'Lonely' pensioner exposed himself to teens after following them home
A "lonely" pensioner who exposed himself to two teenagers after following them home in a New Forest park claims he was “tricked”. Brian Curtis indecently exposed himself to the two boys having followed them from a park in Blackfield. Southampton
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Man caught with drugs and knuckle duster in Southampton among those at court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... FRANK WARD, 31, of Huntingdon Road, Crowborough pleaded guilty to a single count of failing to comply with a lane closure signal on the M27 between junctions ten and nine
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Chris Packham urges students to lead climate advocacy at TV awards
A New Forest conservationist has called on students to play a pivotal role in battling climate change. Chris Packham made the call during the Critical Awards in Television (CATs). Packham's documentary, Is it Time to Break the Law?, which presents
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Lord Mayor reflects on year in office and how a 'muddy' upbringing shaped her career
The Lord Mayor of Southampton has reflected on her year-long tenure as she prepares to pass the baton on. The 801st Mayor of Southampton and the city’s second Lord Mayor, Cllr Valerie Laurent has been the wearer of the ceremonial robes since 2023
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Newsreader Alastair Stewart to start Common charity walk after dementia diagnosis
TV newsreader Alastair Stewart is to launch a charity walk on Southampton Common, close to his Hampshire home, following his dementia diagnosis. The long-serving newsreader is encouraging people to take part in the flagship fundraising series