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4x4 bought with donations from Hampshire town reaches Ukraine front line
A CAR that was bought after funds were raised by the community has reached the front line in Ukraine. The 4x4 will be used by evacuate soldiers and it was bought by Stockbridge Ukraine, a group that has been holding various fundraising initiatives
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PM Sunak: 'I am really looking forward to Sunday and hoping Che Adams is fit'
PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak has said he hopes forward Che Adams is fit to fire Saints back to the Premier League at Wembley. Saints take on Leeds United for the Championship playoff final on Sunday, May 26, with the last spot in next season's top
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Man in court accused of burglary from Taco Bell, Subway and Coffee 8
A man has appeared in court accused of burglary at three Southampton eateries including Taco Bell. Jamie Foley, 38 has been charged with the three incidents, which are alleged to have taken place between May 15 and 19. Hampshire Police allege
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Cazoo falls into administration after more than 700 jobs cut
Online car seller Cazoo has fallen into administration, after slashing hundreds of jobs as part of a heavy restructuring. The company has appointed administrators from Teneo, who will seek to sell off Cazoo’s remaining marketplace business.
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Police activity seen off the coast near Calshot
5:22pm Hampshire police have now issued an update on the situation. The force has confirmed that Hampshire police's
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Man exposed himself on Southampton bus in front of 17-year-old girl
An investigation has been launched after a man exposed himself on a Southampton bus in front of a 17-year-old girl. Police are searching for a man after an incident on the number 18 Bluestar bus at Ruby Road. The force says a 17-year-old girl
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Fuller: 'It seems like an age since we last won so it does feel like a big relief'
HAMPSHIRE all-rounder James Fuller labelled as "a big relief" their five-wicket County Championship win over Nottinghamshire. Fuller top scored with 77 not out as Hampshire needed just 80 minutes of the final day to wrap up their first victory
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Fan zone to be set up at Westquay for Olympic Games
An Olympic fan zone is due to be set up at Westquay shopping centre in Southampton. The free-to-enter zone, boasting a big screen showing all the action from the Paris games, will open for the opening ceremony on July 26. It will remain open
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Man, 34, suffers significant head injury after falling to ground outside Poundland
A man has suffered a "significant" head injury after falling to the ground outside a Southampton Poundland store. A 34-year-old man has been hospitalised after falling outside Poundland on Above Bar Street. The incident happened at 4.30pm
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Charity partners with dance theatre to boost men's mental health
Hampshire’s mental health charity Solent Mind is partnering with ZoieLogic Dance Theatre in a two-year collaboration to highlight men’s mental health. The partnership aims to tackle loneliness among men, as studies show a third of males are at
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Video shows terrifying 100mph police car chase
This is the shocking video showing the terrifying driving of a man a who took off through the streets of Southampton at 100mph in a bid to evade police. Police dashcam footage shows Kevin Barrett driving a Vauxhall Insignia at between 80 and 100mph
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Co-op store shut after 'intruders' break door down - police on scene
4:18pm Hampshire police have now issued a statement on the incident. A spokesperson for the police said: "We can
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Leeds duo make 'very good' Saints claim but insist one statistic counts for nothing
LEEDS United duo Patrick Bamford and Ethan Ampadu insist Southampton's wins over them this season count for nothing at Wembley. Russell Martin's side did the double over Daniel Farke's during the regular Championship season with 3-1 and 2-1 victories
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Thunderstorm warning issued for Southampton today
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning with thunderstorms set to hit the region later today. The yellow warning, one of two issued for the South West and the South East respectively, will come into force from midday today. The one
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Match officials and VAR named for Wembley with referee from Saints win over Leeds
THE EFL have confirmed the refereeing appointments for this weekend's Championship playoff final between Leeds United and Saints. Premier League referee John Brooks will take the match at Wembley Stadium, just a week after officiating Man City's
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Theatre should be shut down because of lack of parking - council
A lack of car parking spaces at a 450-seat theatre in a Hampshire village is among the reasons it should be shut down, the borough council has argued. While Titchfield Festival Theatre’s artistic director was said to be very resourceful in finding
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Martin Lewis' urgent alert to holidaymakers to grab easyJet's cheapest flight rates
Martin Lewis has urged his followers to snap up easyJet’s cheapest possible flight rates ahead of their summer holidays. Savvy holidaymakers have been encouraged to snap up the best deals early today by the Money Saving Expert. Taking to X,
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What does an XL Bully look like? See height, head and body characteristics
The XL Bully is a variant of the wider American Bully breed type and was added to the Dangerous Dog Act in England and Wales in December 2023. In Scotland, XL Bullies will also be illegal from July 31, 2024. But what exactly does an XL Bully
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Saints transfer rumours latest: Adams future and interest in a handful of new names
THE summer transfer window has now been confirmed as opening on Friday, June 14, following the conclusion of this season. The trading window will run until deadline day exactly 11 weeks later on Friday, August 30, when it shuts at 11pm. When
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These are the 9 illegal plants that could land you with a £30,000 fine
Gardeners have been warned to keep an eye out for nine illegal plants that could cost them thousands of pounds in fines this summer. With more than 50,000 infestations of Japanese Knotweed recorded across the UK, garden experts are warning homeowners
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Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth
Drivers have been warned that believing a common speed camera myth could land them in trouble with the police. A motoring expert has lifted the lid on whether the commonly held belief that drivers can go ten per cent over the speed limit is true
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RAC issues driver warning as delays expected over bank holiday weekend
Drivers are being warned to expect congestion on what is expected to be the busiest late May bank holiday weekend on the roads since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Between Friday and the bank holiday Monday, the RAC has predicted that there
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Mum's warning as daughter suffers agonising burns in dangerous TikTok challenge
A mum has issued a warning to parents across the UK after her daughter attempted a TikTok challenge that could have left her scarred for life. Emma-Louise Owen is warning other parents about the dangers of the 'tanghulu challenge', as it turned
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New Tesco Clubcard rules introduced for millions of shoppers
New Tesco Clubcard rules will give millions of supermarket shoppers the chance to earn extra rewards worth up to £100 when Tesco’s Clubcard Challenges. Three million Clubcard customers will be invited to take part in the new Tesco campaign.
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Red Funnel defends new social media policy amid customer backlash
The decision by Southampton to Isle of Wight ferry firm Red Funnel to stop featuring service updates for specific sailings via social media has been described as “a backwards step” by customers. Red Funnel currently posts via the RF Service News
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What is the Dangerous Dog Act 1991? Find out why it was introduced
There are only a handful of dog breeds that have been added to the Dangerous Dog Act in the UK since it was first implemented in 1991. It was introduced after an outbreak of serious and in some cases fatal dog attacks – some which involved children
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All the dogs banned in the UK from XL Bully to Pit Bull Terrier and the penalty
There are five types of dogs banned in the UK including XL Bully and Pit Bull Terrier. XL Bully dogs are the latest edition to the banned list being added in 2023 in England and Wales, with Scotland to follow in August 2024. It will be illegal
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Motorists warned as two Southampton roads set to close for work
Two Southampton roads are due to close today for repairs with motorists diverted elsewhere. Defect repairs will be carried out on the carriageway along Arthur Road. The work begins at 7am and will last until 5.30pm. Meanwhile, carriageway
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Fans react to Saints kit decision ahead of Wembley
Saints will run out in their black, yellow and grey third choice kit at Wembley in the sold out Championship play-off final on Sunday, a decision which has divided opinion among fans. Thousands are still planning to make the Southampton half of
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Girl, 9, fights to get back lollipop lady on 'dangerous' road to school
A passionate young girl is determined to reinstate a lollipop lady on a ‘dangerous’ road to school. Jessica Tyrrell, 9, was shocked to discover her local lollipop lady on Hobb Lane resigned following planned cuts by the council. The Freegrounds
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Ofsted praises South Hampshire College Group for ‘significant progress’
South Hampshire College Group has been commended by Ofsted inspectors for making significant progress in all the areas reviewed in its recent monitoring visit. In their first visit since the merger of Eastleigh College, Fareham College, and City
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Businesses urged to aid hospice by turning £100 into £1,000
A Hampshire hospice is urging businesses to take part in a scheme that aims to fund a specialist nurse for a year. Backed by the Beaverbrook Foundation, Oakhaven’s Business Enterprise Challenge invites companies and organisations to take £100 and
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Council announces town's new mayor and consort
The new mayor of Fareham has been appointed at the mayor making ceremony in Titchfield Common. Held at the Waypoint Church on Thursday, May 16, the ceremony saw councillor for Fareham Crofton, Cllr Pal Hayre, chosen as the Mayor of Fareham.
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Council apologises to frustrated pensioner turned away from tip twice in one day
Hampshire County Council has apologised to a frustrated Fair Oak pensioner after he was turned away from a waste centre twice in one day. David Hogan, 73, said that he felt the council was encouraging fly-tipping after being turned away from his
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Hedge End primary school gets rated 'Good' by Ofsted at latest inspection
A school in Hedge End is celebrating being a ‘Good’ school after a recent visit from Ofsted inspectors. On March 19 and 20, Kings Copse Primary School, on Kings Copse Road in Hedge End, had a visit from Ofsted for the first time since October
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How species will be reintroduced to the New Forest after decades absence
A habitat which will allow a species not seen locally for more than 30 years to be reintroduced is ready and waiting for its new inhabitants who are set to make their international journey to the New Forest. Animal experts will travel to Slovenia
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The most popular names for babies in Southampton revealed
The most popular names for babies born in Southampton have been revealed. Olivia was the most popular girl's name in Southampton, with 21 babies given the name in 2022. It held onto the top spot from 2021, when 15 parents chose the name for
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Company pledges support for children's cancer charity
Foreman Homes Group, a Hampshire-based family business, has made children's cancer charity Abby's Heroes its good cause for the year. The housebuilder has a longstanding tradition of dedicating fundraising efforts to a single charity each year.
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Walcott reveals which Saints teammate he urged to leave on loan
FORMER Saint Theo Walcott has revealed he urged Nathan Tella to join Burnley on loan last season. Tella, 24, enjoyed a super successful campaign at Turf Moor, scoring 17 goals as he helped Vincent Kompany's Clarets regain promotion to the Premier
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Four weeks of temporary traffic lights on busy road as crossing works begin
Four weeks of roadworks have started on a busy road in Southampton to install a new crossing. Portsmouth Road is one of 27 sites in the UK that has been independently surveyed and identified by the Road Safety Foundation on behalf of the Department
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Westquay car park vibrantly transformed by artists - in pictures
Concrete turned to colour as several talented artists put their skills to good use in a car park. The annual Multi-Stories event by Westquay saw levels one to three of the multi-storey brightened. It was a hive of cultural activity on Saturday
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Spacey-Cale outlines future for Saints Women as she sets out demand for new boss
ALTHOUGH still working from the same office, the entrance to which still bears the words ‘Head Coach’, Marieanne Spacey-Cale is embarking on the latest stage of her career. Having overseen Southampton FC Women’s rise through the divisions from
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No 'quick-fix' solutions to private rental sector, says inquiry
Improving experiences for private renters in Southampton will take “time and commitment” with no “quick-fix solutions”, an inquiry has concluded. Councillors have produced a series of recommendations on what can be done by local authority leaders
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Driver speeding at 100mph in police chase put lives 'at risk'
A driver put lives at risk as he took off at 100mph and ran red lights in a bid to evade police in Southampton before he crashed into a railway embankment. Kevin Barrett floored his Vauxhall Insignia in the early hours after failing to stop for
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Williams Shipping expands Southampton cargo operations with new yard
A new and larger freight yard near Southampton Container Terminal is tipped to grow port cargo operations. A deal between Southampton Container Terminal operator DP World and maritime business, Williams Shipping, has led to the creation of this
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Man who abused paramedic while being treated among those at court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates Court... TONY WARD, 55, of Adelaide Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to two public order offences after an incident at Sainsbury's in Portswood Road. Ward received a one-year community
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'Testament to their character' - Martin praises injured duo for their support
INJURED duo Stuart Armstrong and Gavin Bazunu remain a part of team meetings and are continuing to support their teammates as Saints prepare for the Championship playoff final. The duo have been key players for Southampton this season but have
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Planning victory will see unauthorised lorry park removed from countryside
Council chiefs are celebrating a planning victory which will see an unauthorised lorry park removed from the Hampshire countryside. A planning appeal has been successfully defended by Eastleigh Borough Council, who can now take action to curtail