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Lancaster bomber to fly over Southampton in special event for D-Day anniversary
A Lancaster bomber is set to fly over Southampton as the city marks 80 years since the D-Day landings. An Avro Lancaster PA474 will take to the skies over the city on June 6 before flying over the Bargate Monument at around 11.28am. The aircraft
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Totton man stole almost £300 worth of items from Morrisons and Asda
A Totton man who stole almost £300 worth of items during a shoplifting spree at Morrisons and Asda has been sentenced. Joseph Daniel Arnold, 33, appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court today (May 23) after a number of incidents between March
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Passengers on P&O cruise given instruction following orovirus outbreak
Passengers due to arrive for a P&O cruise this weekend have been advised to arrive later than their scheduled check-in time, so that staff are able to clean and sanitise the ship following a Norovirus outbreak. Passengers expected to arrive
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'Tops the bill' - McMenemy issues 'loyal' Saints supporters Wembley message
SAINTS legend Lawrie McMenemy has praised the club's loyal fans in a message of support ahead of this weekend's playoff final. The old Wembley Stadium was the setting for the greatest day in Southampton's footballing history - winning the FA Cup
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Councillor to stand down from job after ‘unprecedented pressure on local government’
A senior cabinet member at Hampshire County Council has stepped down from his position. Cllr Edward Heron, the county council’s executive lead member for children’s services has announced he is to step away from the cabinet this week. In a
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Saints confirm new home-fan-only Northam is sold out for 2024/25 season
THE new safe-standing area in the Northam Stand at St Mary's Stadium has already sold out for the 2024/25 season. Supporters in the Northam have already taken place in the first phase of safe-standing in recent matches against Stoke and West Brom
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'Dream come true' - Duo sign first professional contracts at Eastleigh
EASTLEIGH have announced that Elite Development Squad duo Liam Webber and Nathan Rogers have signed their first professional contracts at the club. The pair spent time training with the first-team during the latter stages of the 2023-24 campaign
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Man, 21, arrested on suspicion of theft as machete found nearyb
Police in Gosport have arrested a 21-year-old on suspicion of theft and possession of a machete. Officers were called to Rydal Road after receiving a report that a man was attempting to get into a property. Police the Gosport man and said that
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CCTV released after 21 bottles of champagne stolen from Marks and Spencer
CCTV images have been released after 21 bottles of champagne were stolen from a Marks and Spencer store. The haul, worth £717, was stolen from the shop on St Thomas Street, Lymington on Tuesday, April 30. The incident took place between 12.10pm
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First flights to popular holiday destination take off from Southampton
Southampton Airport has launched two new routes to Portugal this week. Flights to Faro with easyJet are available from today, and from May 25 with British Airways. The airport shared the news on X saying: "Another week has arrived, and excitement
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Southampton residents have their say on upcoming general election
Residents across the country will be heading to the polls on July 4. Following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to call for a snap General Election yesterday afternoon, the country will now be given the chance to vote for a new government.
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Mum desperately wants to reunite a Saints fan with his missing Wembley ticket
A Southampton mother who mistakenly received a ticket for the Championship final between Saints and Leeds on Sunday is desperately trying to reunite the owner with his ticket. Ema Barker, 33, from Shirley said that she was shocked to open her post
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HSBC fined more than £6m over treatment of customers
HSBC has been fined £6.2 million for failures over the treatment of customers who were in arrears or experiencing financial difficulty. It put around 1.5 million people at risk of greater financial harm, according to the Financial Conduct Authority
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Saints selling tickets to watch Championship play-off final at St Mary's
SAINTS are offering fans the chance to watch Sunday's Championship playoff final against Leeds United alongside fellow supporters at St Mary's. The match is being shown live at the Saints bar at St Mary's for fans who are unable to make it to Wembley
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'Incredible' - Armstrong insists Smallbone has handled pressure of being Saints fan
SAINTS top scorer Adam Armstrong believes Will Smallbone has been "incredible" under increased pressure as a fan of the club. The Basingstoke-born midfielder and academy graduate has been key for boss Russell Martin, missing just three league games
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Outnumbered to return for 2024 Christmas special after 8 year hiatus
BBC comedy series Outnumbered, starring Hugh Dennis, will return to TV screens for the first time in eight years with a 2024 Christmas special. Outnumbered, which follows the "chaos in the downsized home of Pete and Sue Brockman", ran for five
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Nationwide to pay free £100 bonus to millions of UK customers
Nationwide is offering a free £100 to certain customers as part of their 'Fairer Share' scheme. The bonus will be paid to millions of its current account customers who also have savings or a mortgage with the lender. This is the second time
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Company wins prestigious King's Award for Enterprise
A company has announced it is delighted to have secured the revered King's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category 2024. Symetrica's award comes amid a three-year overseas sales surge exceeding 200 per cent and an export increase
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Strictly's Giovanni Pernice has BBC show 'axed' amid 'abusive behaviour' claims
Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice and Anton du Beke have had their adventure show on the BBC axed according to reports. The pair have featured in two series of Anton & Giovanni's Adventures in... first visiting Sicily and then Spain.
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Top 10 cheapest and most expensive cars to insure in 2024
Insuring a car can leave a big dent in your finances so knowing which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure, could help you save some money. Driving a car gives us freedom to get out and about whenever we want to but it doesn’t have
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Tribute to a 'dedicated' public servant - Letter
I should like to place on record a tribute to Cllr Rob Humby who is standing down as Leader of Hampshire County Council. I worked with Rob in my time as Leader of the County and appreciated his commitment and dedication to his work in local government
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Pothole damage: Can I claim for damage on my car insurance?
Potholes are one of the biggest annoyances on the roads for UK drivers, not only are they uncomfortable to drive they can often cause serious damage to your car. Driving over a deep pothole, even at a low speed, can cause damage to a vehicle’s
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Millions dealing with smart meter faults as customers face shock £1,000 bills
Millions of UK households are missing out on the benefits of a smart meter because of faults or poor service from suppliers, Citizens Advice has warned. Smart Meters are now installed in more than half of British homes, but people are being let
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'Strange time' for Southampton boy to call an election' - Letter
It does seem strange that Southampton boy Rishi Sunak has gone for an election six months before he has to. The polls all predict a Labour victory, but recently he has had some encouraging news over the fall in inflation and a pickup in the economy
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Royal Mint reveals rarest and most valuable coins, including 10p, 50p and £2
The Royal Mint has revealed some of the rarest, and as a result most valuable, coins in circulation today. The rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins. All of
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Kellogg's recalls Corn Flakes product as 'do not eat' warning issued
Kellogg’s is recalling one of its popular cereals because the product is “unsafe to eat”. The cereal giant is recalling its Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Chocolate Flavour because they may contain small hard lumps of food which are unsafe to eat. The
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Have you found rats in your house or garden? What to do if you see rodents
Have you spotted a rat in your home or garden? The unwanted pests can cause problems and if you’re wondering what to do and who to call to help you remove them, look no further. Rats carry lots of diseases and they can leave a mess behind so you
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King and Queen postpone royal engagements due to election but there’s an exception
The royal family has postponed engagements “which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign” following the surprise General Election announcement from Rishi Sunak. King Charles and Queen Camilla sent their “sincere apologies
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Hampshire all-rounder Ian Holland joins Leicestershire on loan
HAMPSHIRE Cricket's all-rounder Ian Holland has joined Leicestershire on loan until the end of the season. The 33 year old has played two County Championship matches so far in 2024, taking three wickets. Speaking on the move, Holland said:
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Councils across the UK 'refusing to fix potholes' that are 'too small'
It has been found that council areas across the UK are "refusing" to repair potholes "deemed too small". A third of local authorities in Britain state that there is a minimum size a pothole must be before repairs are considered, according to an
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Hampshire Hawks sign South African bowler Ottniel Baartman for T20 blast
HAMPSHIRE Hawks have announced the signing of South African fast bowler Ottniel Baartman for their final six T20 Blast group matches. The 31 year old could also be available for the knockout stages of the competition if Hampshire can advance.
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Three people 'seriously injured' after crash near Bishop's Waltham
Three people have been rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries' after a crash on a busy Hampshire road. Emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision involving two vehicles on Winchester Road in Upham shortly after 8am on Thursday morning
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Airline announces winter sun destinations - including exclusive destination
BOURNEMOUTH Airport’s newest operator has launched its first ever winter sun programme from the airport, including an exclusive destination. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has put the winter 2025/2026 programme up for sale, with destinations including
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Photos show Coastguard helicopter and lifeboats in River Itchen search operation
These are the pictures of the coastguard helicopter that was conducting a search for a person in the water today, May 23. You can follow our live coverage Here. The search operation involved Portsmouth and Hillhead Coastguard Rescue Teams,
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Police find man's body on River Itchen in 'unexplained' death
A man's body has been recovered from the River Itchen after a large scale search by the Coastguard and police. The man, in his 50s, was recovered at around 7.30am on Thursday morning after a search along the river lasting several hours. Many
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'Challenge myself' - Summerville names which Saints player he can't wait to face
LEEDS United ace Crysencio Summerville admitted he is looking forward to the "challenge" of facing Saints full-back Kyle Walker-Peters. Summerville, who scored the Whites' fourth goal against Norwich in the semi-final, has been a key man for Daniel
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Road reopened after person pulled from vehicle in crash
5:28pm The road is now open. 2:41pm
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'Interesting' - Leeds ace Kamara reveals his close friend in the Saints dressing room
LEEDS United midfielder Glen Kamara is close friends with former Rangers teammate Joe Aribo - but not this weekend. The pair played 114 times together for the Scottish side, including in a 2022 Europa League final in which Aribo scored. The
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Rail delays expected as 36,000 Saints fans travel to Wembley on Sunday
South Western Railway is advising customers heading to the Southampton v Leeds Championship play-off final that they must allow extra time for their journeys. Saints are going head-to-head Leeds at Wembley on May 26 to secure their place in the
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Body found in Coastguard search on River Itchen - live updates
11:30am The Coastguard helicopter left Southampton at around 7:30 and few all the way to St Athan in Cardiff. The
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Man charged with murder of 96-year-old woman in fire
Police have charged a 26-year-old man with murder following the death of a 96-year-old woman in a Hampshire village. On Friday, May 17 at 4.29am, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a fire at an address in Mill Road, Liss. Police were
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Hampshire Council dedicates £7.1m to help residents with food and energy costs
Hampshire County Council has unveiled how £7.1 million of government money will be used to help locals with food and energy costs. The money is part of an extended Household Support Fund (HSF) from the Government, set to run until September 2024
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Nissan driver caught at more than double drink drive limit slapped with hefty fine
A Southampton man has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 after he was caught at more than double the drink-drive limit. Rosemon Pereira was stopped as he drove a Nissan along Shirley Road on August 28, 2023. He was found to have 81 micrograms
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Busy road reopens after work finishes - but residents still face disruption
Southampton City Council has confirmed that road works in Spring Road have now finished – but residents in Sholing are not free from disruption just yet. In February the council announced that Spring Road would be subject to road works to make
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University of Southampton appoints new chancellors
The University of Southampton has appointed Justine Greening and Lord Patel of Bradford as its two new chancellors. This is the first time the university has appointed two chancellors, with the pair succeeding American comedian Ruby Wax. The
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Pharmacy dispensing 6,200 items a month is sold to new owner
A new owner has taken over a longstanding community pharmacy. Madhu Bhogadi, an experienced pharmacist, has snapped up Bishops Waltham Pharmacy from Matrix Primary Healthcare Ltd. The site in High Street, Bishop's Waltham, was sold via Christie
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Southampton's last Wembley triumph: 2009-10 JPT winners - Where are they now?
SAINTS will hope to summon the spirit of 2010 when they face Leeds United in the Championship playoff final this Sunday. Fourteen years have passed since Southampton's last triumph at Wembley Stadium - their Football League Trophy victory in 2009
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Fridge left dumped for three years in growing pile of ‘disgusting’ fly-tipping
A fridge has been left dumped outside a house for three years – as a pile of ‘disgusting’ fly-tipping grows. The mountain of waste in Newcombe Road has been gradually accumulating, much to the disdain of residents. More rubbish was added to
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MP demands action amid growing shortage of secondary school teachers
Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond called for action to combat teacher shortages in secondary schools. A recent report by an education committee, on which Drummond sits, revealed the Department for Education missed teacher recruitment targets for key
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Solent University students go head-to-head in model yacht race
Solent University students battled rough weather and stiff competition during an intense model yacht race last week at Gosport Boating Lake. Solent's BEng (Hons) Yacht Design and Production and BEng (Hons) Yacht and Powercraft Design students pitted
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Airline reduces flights to Southampton after months of travel chaos
An airline that serves Southampton is reducing its scheduled flights amid a shortage of aircraft. Guernsey-based Aurigny is temporarily restructuring its timetable until a fully serviceable fleet is available – which is expected to be on July 4
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Student flats plan for historic hotel sparks huge opposition
Opposition has piled up over plans to convert a historic Southampton hotel into student housing. The Dolphin Hotel is believed to be the city’s oldest hotel and is said to have welcomed Jane Austen, Queen Victoria and Admiral Lord Nelson in its
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Severed deer's head found in village with links to witchcraft
Police are investigating the latest in a series of animal killings in the New Forest - some of which have been linked to the occult. A severed deer's head was found on a commemorative stone in Burley - the day before police received reports that
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New community group launched to bring cultures across Southampton together
Cultures across Southampton will be brought together in a new united community group. Southampton Global Fusion is a new group being launched by the trustees of the Edmund Kell, whom work with cultural community groups in Southampton. Both
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Southampton firm hit with £800 fine for failing to reply to police
A Southampton contractor firm has been hit with an £800 fine after it failed to disclose the name of a driver to police. Solent Sealants Ltd, based at Bitterne Road East, Southampton, was fined after it failed to give information on the driver
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Hampshire students step up for Walk to School Week
More than 94,000 pupils from 352 Hampshire schools will participate in this year’s ‘Walk to School Week’ event from May 20-24. This annual programme encourages families to park their cars and walk, scoot or cycle a larger portion of their school
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High five! Tots Adelynne and Olive make it five female generations in one family
This Southampton family is celebrating five female generations with the arrival of a new great great granddaughter. Alice Patricia Hailstone, 96 and known as Pat, from Netley, had the chance to meet baby Olive Gold, aged three months, who now
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Dispute over plans for bus lanes in Southampton
Questions have been raised over the prospect of bus lanes being introduced on one of the main routes into Southampton city centre. The city council’s Labour leadership was pressed by an opposition councillor over plans for roads on the western
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Man stole cash and tools worth almost £1,000 from barbers
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... KELLY LOUISE HUTCHINGS, 36, of Kitchers Close, Hythe pleaded guilty to driving without insurance on Langdown Lawn, Hythe. She was behind the wheel of a Peugeot 307 at the
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Video shows arsonist in 'revenge attack' setting fire to BMW
A shocking video shows the moment a Southampton man set his ex-partner's BMW alight in a 'revenge attack' at KFC. Scott Lanaghan, 33, was jailed for two years on Tuesday for the arson at the car park of KFC in Thornhill. Southampton Crown
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Last chance to secure early bird tickets for Royal Navy open day
Time's ticking to secure discounted tickets for HMS Collingwood's Open Day on Saturday, July 6. With only a month left for potential attendees to nab Early Bird tickets, available until June 17, the race is on to take advantage of lowered prices
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Major announcement due on future of £1bn redevelopment scheme
Civic chiefs say a major announcement on the future of the £1bn Fawley Waterside scheme is set to be made within weeks. It comes after the Daily Echo revealed that the consortium behind the project was "reviewing" its plan to transform the old
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'Highlight of my Saints career' - Stephens looking to go one step further at Wembley
CAPTAIN Jack Stephens says the Wembley atmosphere will be "incredible" if Saints fans bring half of the energy from St Mary's. The 30 year old labelled the celebrations from his side's 3-1 win over West Brom in the playoff semi-final as the highlight