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Everything you need to know as M27 closes tonight
A large section of the M27 is closed to motorists tonight – but why is the closure in place? Emergency repair works have been carried out by National Highways for most of this afternoon, with work set to continue into the night. A broken manhole
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Hamble Quarry plan decision is made: the latest reaction
Controversial plans to build a quarry next to a school have been refused, to the joy of thousands of residents and campaigners. At a tense Hampshire County Council meeting in Winchester, the planning committee voted unanimously to refuse Cemex's
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Delays around city centre after Itchen Bridge incident
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Southampton Strictly star celebrates 20 years of ‘wonderful’ show
Southampton’s very own Strictly Come Dancing superstar has backed the show to last for another two decades as the series celebrated its 20th birthday. Kai Widdrington joined the popular BBC series in 2021 as a professional dancer – and is hopeful
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Fire tears through Portakabin in the New Forest
Fire crews rushed to the scene of a blaze which tore through a Portakabin on Wednesday morning. Firefighters from Redbridge and Totton rushed to the fire off Bury Road in Marchwood following reports of smoke around 6.30am. After arriving at
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Tella and chicken-sized horses: Harwood-Bellis answers questions from fans
SAINTS defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis is targeting a trip to the home of English football after West Brom visit on Friday. A European Championship-winning captain of the country's under-21s side, Harwood-Bellis now wants back-to-back promotions
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Student killed himself after being accused of 'slashing throat' of flatmate
A “talented and capable” university student drowned himself after he was accused of “slashing the throat” of a flatmate, an inquest has heard. Samuel Gray, who was in his fifth year studying engineering at Brunel University, had spent the day visiting
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‘Visually stunning’: The Life of Pi opens at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre
The Life of Pi was visually stunning as it opened at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre on Tuesday evening. Based on the best-selling book by Yann Martel, the Olivier Award winning play follows Pi – a young girl who finds herself stranded alone on
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Hampshire County Council leader to stand down
The leader of Hampshire County Council has announced his attention to step down. Councillor Rob Humby has today (Wednesday, May 15) announced that he intends to stand down as Leader of Hampshire County Council with effect from Thursday, May 23.
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Detectives hunt for dash cam footage amid attempted murder probe
Detectives are seeking dash cam footage amid an attempted murder probe. Officers were called to Kent Street after 8pm last night following a report of assault. A man in his 40s was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
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'Is a 30 minute bus service too much to hope for?'
It was good to read that Bluestar have bought so many new buses. Is it too much to hope that we might get a half hour service on the number 10 route? Many older people live in the bungalows and flats. We are constantly told to use public
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This is why police rushed to incident outside bike shop on busy road
Drivers in Totton faced long delays as a main road became partially blocked after a man suffered a medical episode at the wheel. Many motorists on Commercial Road in Totton faced delays after police and the South Coast Ambulance Service rushed
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M27 closed as emergency repair works get underway
8:18pm Here is everything you need to know about the M27 closure. National Highways is yet to confirm how long the
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Police release image of suspect after theft from pharmacy
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following a shoplifting incident at a pharmacy. The offence was committed at Kamsons in Station Road, New Milton, on April 27 but details have only just been released. Moisturiser
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Decision due on Hamble Quarry bid - live updates amid protest
6:52pm Read the full reaction here. 4:45pm
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AFC Stoneham under-12s win treble in first year of competitive football
IT has been a memorable and successful season for local under-12s side AFC Stoneham Spitfires. In just their first year of competitive football, they have beaten all before them to land a fantastic treble. They are the Southampton Tyro Division
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Forensics on scene after attempted murder arrest - live
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Police statement as Portakabin 'burnt-out' after New Forest fire
A fire tore through a Portakabin earlier this morning. Crews from Redbridge and Totton rushed to the fire off Bury Road in Marchwood following reports of smoke around 6.30 this morning. After arriving at the scene and investigating, a 3m x
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Hundreds support protest against plans for Hamble Quarry
HUNDREDS of residents and school children are in Winchester protesting plans for a quarry in Hamble. People lined the streets with banners and megaphones outside the Hampshire County Council building as a meeting was being held to decide the plan
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Attempted murder arrest made after assault in Northam
A 35-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an assault in Northam last night. Just after 8pm on Tuesday night, May 14, police were called by South Central Ambulance Service to reports of an assault
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Saints learn transfer window details and deadlines for new 2024/25 season
THE Premier League and EFL have confirmed the summer transfer window for English clubs will open on Friday, June 14 this year. Saints will be permitted to conduct their summer transfer business during an 11-week period between mid-June and the
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‘More than 440,000 hours of sewage released’ along England’s coastlines
More than 440,000 hours of sewage was released along England’s coastline in 2023, with more than a quarter of the spills taking place near to bathing spots, new analysis shows. Environment Agency data on sewage overflow outlets, analysed by campaign
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Fire tears through portable cabin in Marchwood - live updates
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Popular street food festival to return later this month
Around 20,000 foodies are expected as The Big Eat returns to Royal Victoria Country Park with delicious food and live entertainment over the next bank holiday weekend. The free to attend street food festival for all the family, which runs from
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Three New Forest walks named among the UK's most buggy-friendly
Three New Forest walks have been named in the UK's top buggy walks. Tall Trees Trail, Acres Down Woodland and Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary are all in the top 15 most beautiful pushchair-friendly walks, according to a study by iCandy. On the
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Beloved musical returns to the stage in Southampton in 2025
Go, go, go Joseph! Beloved musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has confirmed a second major UK tour, which includes Southampton. The acclaimed London Palladium production returns to Mayflower Theatre from May 13 to 18 2025
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New nursery to be started at vacant church building subject to vandalism
A boarded-up church building which has been subject to vandalism will get a new lease of life as a children’s day nursery. Southampton City Council planners have given the green light for the proposal at St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Shirley.
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'I really like him' - Promoted Saints forward gives Stewart verdict
PROMOTED Southampton striker Billy Sharp admitted he "really likes" Scottish forward Ross Stewart. Stewart's first season on the South Coast has been hit by injury. His second half cameo against West Brom on Sunday was only his fourth appearance
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King becomes patron of Southampton charity
The King has become the patron of a Southampton sailing society. His Royal Highness King Charles III accepted the Patronage of Southampton-based Sailors‘ Society, continuing a royal tradition that goes back to Queen Victoria. The late Queen
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Replacement revealed for former Indian restaurant
A former Indian takeaway has been replaced by a carpet shop. Hedge End Flooring and Carpets opened to the public at Shamblehurst Centre, Hedge End, for the first time on Monday, and will provide a showroom to clients. The new tenant was secured
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Man accused of causing death of popular pub landlady due in court
A man accused of causing the death of a popular landlady by driving dangerously will appear in court next month. Jacob King, 29, has been charged with one count of causing death while over the prescribed limit of alcohol and one count of causing
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'Lovely' man took his own life after suffering from debilitating condition
A man who took his own life after suffering from a debilitating condition has been described as a "lovely" man who "loved his job". Christopher Heard, known as 'Chrissy' by his family, died at Ower Interchange at Junction 2 of the M27 on May 10
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Plans to restore historic building badly damaged in blaze
New plans have been revealed to restore a Grade II-listed former children's home that was gutted by a fire four years ago. Heathfield Care Homes Ltd wants to renovate, alter and extend the fire-damaged Anglesey Lodge, in Gosport, into a 42-bedroom
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Southampton charity Communicare doubles plant sale proceeds
Southampton gardeners buying plants for their plots and windowsills last Saturday helped raise £775 for local charity Communicare. The bring-and-buy plant sale, held at CommuniBakes on St. James Road, Shirley, on May 11, raised funds for Communicare's
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88 pictures of Hampshire's perfect pets - has yours made our gallery?
They're your adored animals. Today we feature dozens of pictures of your perfect pets. On National Pet Day, we asked Daily Echo readers to send us pictures for our special supplement. They include dozens of dashing dogs, a handful of
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New charity appointment aims to boost Eastleigh voluntary groups
Community First, a leading charity, has appointed Jo Proctor as its new community engagement coordinator. This strategy aims to increase support for volunteer groups in Eastleigh Borough. Proctor, along with a team, will work closely with Eastleigh
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Daily Echo readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Daily Echo can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read the Echo online, as subscribers
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Third new special school to be built in Hampshire after funding announced
A third new special school will be built in Hampshire after new government funding was confirmed. Hampshire County Council has announced the third school will be built in the county, following the announcement of two new special schools to be built
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Teen lifeguard saves boy's life after cardiac arrest in gym
An 18-year-old lifeguard from a leisure centre in Fareham says he feels “incredibly proud” after saving the life of a 15-year-old who had two cardiac arrests while working out. Just 17 at the time, Lewis Ferriroli was speaking with his managers
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'I would believe so' - Beattie hopeful of boosting AFC Totton's Saints partnership
NEW AFC Totton director of football James Beattie hopes the Stags can strengthen their partnership with former club Saints. Beattie was appointed to the full-time role last week, off the back of a nail-biting end to the season for the non-league
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Prison, managers and more: Saints losing 2006/07 playoff side - where are they now?
THE last time Southampton played in a Championship playoff semi-final it ended in penalty heartbreak. They had managed to overturn Derby County's lead from the first leg, thanks to goals from Jhon Viafara and Grzegorz Rasiak but were unable to
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Saints fans can get a three month Daily Echo subscription for just £3
SAINTS supporters who want to subscribe to the Daily Echo can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or over 30 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time sale. A digital subscription is the best way to read t he Echo's coverage
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Furious motorists speak out as council approves roadworks causing gridlock
Motorists have reacted with fury after more roadworks were greenlit by the county council which have caused gridlock on a busy route out of Southampton. With Charles Watts Way partially out of action for months due to a landslide, Kanes Hill is
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Remember these much-loved but long-gone Southampton pubs?
Do you remember these much-loved but long-gone Southampton pubs from the past? In years gone by almost every road had a pub on it – some of them more than one. Over the past couple of decades dozens of boozers have shut, including those featured
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Incredible video takes viewers back to Southampton from the past
An incredible YouTube video takes viewers back through Southampton's past. James Stewart Fox, who goes by the pseudonym "The Time Travel Artist," isn't a scientist working on a time machine, but a creative mind using video editing to take viewers