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What kit Saints will wear to face Leeds at Wembley has been revealed
SAINTS will wear their black and yellow third kit when they face Leeds United at Wembley Stadium this week. The Championship's third and fourth-placed teams will compete in the playoff final for the last spot in next season's Premier League.
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Crash on busy main road causes delays for rush-hour drivers in Hamble
9:29am A spokesperson for the police said: "Police were called at 4.16pm on Monday to reports of a collision on Hamble
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The Wickham Horse Fair: as it happened in pictures
Wickham was packed today as hundreds of travellers visited the village for the annual horse fair. Crowds gathered around barriers in the village as horse and pony-drawn carriages tore past them, while vendors sold a range of items from baby and
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Car bursts into flames as fire spreads to three vehicles
A car burst into flames with the fire spreading to three vehicles in Romsey. The incident took place near Broadwater Road on Saturday, May 18 at 2pm, with three cars going up in flames. Firefighters extinguished the flames using breathing
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Police charge man after string of burglaries
A man has been charged after a string of residential burglaries in Hampshire and Dorset. Andrew Donoghue, 41, of no fixed address, is facing six charges of burglary and theft, one of burglary with intent to steal and an attempted burglary.
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Saints sell out Wembley allocation for Championship playoff final
Saints have sold out their allocation at Wembley Stadium for Sunday's Championship playoff final against Leeds United. The club has sold 35,667 tickets for the crunch game at the home of English football on May 26. Tickets had only been made
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Bid to cut £40m at council involves 28 projects
A major transformation of Southampton City Council’s services to achieve £40million of savings next year involves 28 different projects. The authority’s deputy leader said the programme is going to be a “difficult problem” to deliver. The budget
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Firefighters rescue woman stuck on boggy ground
Firefighters have rescued a woman in the New Forest after she became stuck on boggy ground. Fire crews from Lyndhurst, Redbridge, and Fareham were called to attend the incident near Beaulieu Road at approximately 6.30pm on Sunday. Mud paths
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Saints defender Lyanco opens up on mental health struggles
SAINTS defender Lyanco has issued a statement in which he opens up about his struggles with anxiety and panic attacks. The Brazillian has spent the past season playing first-team football on loan at Qatari outfit Al-Gharafa. His side finished
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Police spotted on busy Southampton road - this is what happened
A cyclist has been injured in a crash on a busy Southampton road. Police are investigating following the incident, which happened at around 9am this morning on Portsmouth Road in Woolston - not far from the Itchen Bridge. The cyclist collided
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Hampshire beat Nottinghamshire by five wickets to claim first win of 2024
HAMPSHIRE needed just 80 minutes of the final day to complete a five-wicket victory over Nottinghamshire in the Vitality County Championship at Trent Bridge. Five down overnight - and with Tom Prest likely to bat only in extremis after suffering
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Forecasters say Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight
The Northern Lights could be visible again in the UK tonight, space weather forecasters have said. Also known as aurora borealis, the bands of pink and green light were seen across the UK and in parts of Europe last week after an extreme geomagnetic
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'Not a penalty' - Warnock labels Saints man a 'diver' after WBA penalty incident
VETERAN boss Neil Warnock admitted he used to tell Ryan Manning "what a diver you are son" in response to the full-back winning a penalty in Friday's 3-1 win over West Brom. Having been played in by captain Jack Stephens, Manning hit the ground
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Donation from Saints squad will help fund return of Saints Foundation project
THE money donated to the Saints Foundation by Southampton's men’s team playing squad will help fund the return of the club's popular disability football sessions. Ahead of the club’s Saints Foundation dedicated matchday in March, the Saints squad
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Crowds soak up sun at Wickham Horse Fair - live updates
4:22pm Mems Gengiz, 34, was selling at the fair for the first time, when asked how business was, he said: "I'm finding
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What are the symptoms of hepatitis C? Early signs and when to see your GP
Do you want to know what hepatitis C is? It’s a virus that can infect the liver. You can become infected with it if you come into contact with the blood of an infected person. If left untreated, it can sometimes cause “serious and potentially
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Everything to know about The Great British Sewing Bee ahead of new series
It’s almost time to see a new group of contestants take on The Great British Sewing Bee. The new series starts this week with contestants from across the UK taking part. Whether you’re into sewing or not, you might be wondering who will be
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Check your change as 50p coin sells for more than 250 times its face value
We are being urged to check our change, our wallets and down the back of our sofa after a 50p piece sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £139 after inspiring a mini-bidding
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Universal Credit, PIP and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays this week. Monday, May 27, is a bank holiday, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on this day. If
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What are the symptoms of hepatitis B? How to prevent it and when to see a GP
Hepatitis B is a liver disease that can be passed on through blood, semen and vaginal fluids but what are the symptoms to look out for? While the infection can usually last for a few months, some people can have the disease long-term. If you
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Universal Credit & PIP claimants can claim free driving lessons - how to apply
People who receive Universal Credit, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), or Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could be eligible to claim up to 40 hours of free driving lessons. The Driving Lessons Gran Programme supports a number of people in
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Garden writer Monty Don shares two flowers you should cut back in May
As we finally get more pleasant weather this spring, you might be spending more time perfecting your garden after the winter months. While you might know what you’re doing, gardener Monty Don O.B.E has shared some advice, including the two flowers
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Royal Mint unveils brand new 50p coin to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings
The Royal Mint has unveiled a new coin marking 80 years since the D-Day landings. The design of the “tails” or reverse side of the 50p coin was revealed ahead of the anniversary on June 6. It was designed by David Lawrence with support from
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'Worst treatment disaster in NHS history': What is the contaminated blood scandal?
The final report from the Infected Blood Inquiry is set to be published on Monday (May 20) detailing the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS. The final report will conclude "a 40-year fight” by campaigners against the NHS contaminated
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Foot passenger ferry service hopes to rival Wightlink and Red Funnel
A new foot passenger ferry, providing services between Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, hopes to rival Red Funnel and Wightlink. New Forest-based company Fluid.taxi has plans to expand its existing on-demand water taxi, to run a foot passenger
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Plumes of black smoke spotted near M27
Large plumes of black smoke billowed over the M27 following a derelict building fire. Drivers battled through thick smoke caused by a blaze on the other side of the motorway on Saturday. Firefighters from Fareham and Hightown were called to
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Queues build on Bitterne Road West following accident - Live
9:27am AA Traffic News continues to report there is slow traffic on Bitterne Road West.
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Red Funnel cancels a DOZEN more car ferry sailings
Isle of Wight ferry firm Red Funnel has cancelled a dozen more sailings on its Southampton to East Cowes vehicle service. The company is blaming extended works on its Red Eagle vessel for the disruption. It follows a raft of cancellations on
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Radiotherapy treatment for liver cancer approved by NHS
A breakthrough radiotherapy treatment for liver patients suffering from neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) has been approved by the NHS. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) announced the new guidance on May 16. Prior to
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Storm overflows pouring into Southampton waters more than double in a year
Environment Agency data shows there has been more than double the amount of storm overflows in Southampton waterways in 2023 compared to 2022. New analysis of the figures shows Southampton water was hit by overflows for 3,878 hours last year.
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Grade II-listed home with own swimming pool on sale for more than £3 million
One of Winchester's finest private residential properties has gone up for sale. This handsome Grade II-listed Hampshire home with outdoor swimming pool and detached cottage set in three quarters of an acre of grounds is on the market for £3.35
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Former Portsmouth man backs Leeds to beat Saints in playoff final
FORMER Portsmouth goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has backed Leeds United to win the Championship playoff final, adding: "Leeds are better than Southampton." Saints have already beaten Daniel Farke's Whites twice this season, with an aggregate score of
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New leader of Fareham Borough Council confirmed
For the first time in 25 years, there will be a new leader at Fareham Borough Council. Simon Martin, ward councillor for Park Gate since 2016, was confirmed as the new executive leader of Fareham Borough Council after Sean Woodward stepped down
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Update on quest for new play equipment as fundraiser exceeds target
A fundraiser to replace well-loved playground equipment which was removed by the council has achieved more than double its target. Friends of Portswood Rec has raised more than £5,000 to fund new play equipment. It comes after two large climbing
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New support service worth £7m set to help 8,000 people across Hampshire
A Hampshire-wide carers support service has been given the go-ahead, with more than 8,000 people set to be helped by the £7 million scheme. From September 1, the service will be established for up to five years, based on a three-year contract with
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County council to cut back on grass cutting this month
Hampshire County Council has been cutting back on grass cutting this month to help wildlife. The council said it is supporting the national campaign ‘No Mow May’ to encourage garden owners to put their mowers away, help growing wildflowers bloom
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Adorable endangered monkey born at Marwell Zoo
A Hampshire zoo has announced the birth of an endangered cotton-top tamarin and is appealing for the public to help name the zoo’s newest monkey. Marwell Zoo, near Colden Common, is launching a competition to name the tiny monkey with voters given
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Runaway success for annual Donkey Derby as hundreds attend
The annual Totton & Eling Donkey Derby - enjoyed by hundreds every year - was a runaway success. Children saddled up to race donkeys – at fast and slow paces – around Eling recreation ground. Now in its 27th year, the popular family event held
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Pensioner says he's a 'prisoner' in own home after bedroom fills with rainwater
A pensioner has been left with sleepless nights and says he feels like a "prisoner" in his own home after a litany of issues plagued his council flat. Dennis Connell, 80, has been living in an assisted living flat on Boniface Crescent for 11 months
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Saints fan living in Belgium makes 'heartfelt appeal' ahead of play-off final
This is a heartfelt appeal from across the Channel to all Saints fans. I wonder if there is anyone who might be able to help this 64-year-old achieve my "dream" and get to the play-off final please? I am a Brit and was a season ticket holder
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'Lost for words' - Armstrong reacts to 'best' support he has ever seen
FORWARD Adam Armstrong insisted the support shown by Saints fans during their 3-1 win over West Brom was the "best" he has ever seen. Southampton fans answered the club's calls to show their vocal support to the players ahead of kick-off by arriving
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Southampton car park goes from grey to bold as artists takeover
A concrete jungle was transformed into a cultural hive of activity bursting with colour. Westquay’s multi-storey car park welcomed artists, dancers, and creatives at the weekend. Returning for a second year, the Multi-Stories event highlighted
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Triple triumph as HWB directors achieve dual memberships
Three directors at Chandler's Ford's HWB accountancy firm have achieved dual memberships with prestigious financial institutions. Michaela Johns, Andrew Kershaw, and Gary Brown received lofty recognition from both the Institute of Chartered Accountants
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Council leader provides bin collection update amid 'significant improvement'
Bin collection disruption in Southampton has seen a “significant improvement” – but the council leader admitted work continues to deliver a “sustainable” service. Residents across the city have experienced issues since a new working practice was