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Saints chairman Kraft details club leadership plans after surprise Wilcox departure
SAINTS chairman Henrik Kraft insists the groundwork done by Jason Wilcox is in place to ensure smooth running despite his departure. Man City academy chief Wilcox was hired by Sport Republic in 2023 to become the club's new director of football
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'Incident' on Shirley High Street partially closes road
An 'incident' on Shirley High Street has sparked an emergency response and partially closed the road. Southampton City Council's highways team said that the incident happened between the junctions of Church Street and Emsworth Road. "The road
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Man taken to hospital after being bottled by lifeboat station
A man was taken to hospital after being bottled by a lifeboat station. Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident on Green Lane in Hamble last night, which saw the man in his 20s need medical help. The alleged attack is reported
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Teen arrested on suspicion of murder after stabbings on popular beach
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was fatally stabbed on a popular nearby beach. A 17-year-old boy from Lancashire has been arrested in connection with the incident at Durley Chine in Bournemouth late on Friday
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Martin insists he will be 'excited' for next season even if Saints lose at Wembley
SAINTS boss Russell Martin insists he will be "excited to keep building" whatever happens in Sunday's Championship playoff final. The 38 year old is set to remain in his post even if his side fails to win against Leeds United at Wembley this weekend
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Benali: 'I have full confidence that Saints can win the game inside regular time'
I'M really looking forward to standing shoulder to shoulder with tens of thousands of supporters tomorrow, hopefully, roaring the lads onto victory. From the start of the season, promotion has been the aim. Even before the club appointed Russell
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M27 at a standstill due to campervan crash
1:29pm #M27 Westbound - Lane 1 remains CLOSED between J9/A27 #ParkGate and J8/A3024 #Bursledon after an earlier RTC
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Southern Vipers comfortably beat Sunrisers in Charlotte Edwards Cup
ENGLAND past Georgia Elwiss and future Freya Kemp pumped up their highest Charlotte Edwards Cup scores as holders Southern Vipers comfortably beat Sunrisers by 19 runs. Elwiss and Kemp put on an unbroken 110 runs – a Vipers record for any wicket
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Academy graduate Smallbone desperate to get Saints ‘back where they belong’
ACADEMY graduate and lifelong Saints fan Will Smallbone is desperate to get the club "back where they belong." Southampton face Leeds United in the Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Promotion back to the Premier League
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Investigation continues into cause of fire at Southampton restaurant
1:57pm Police statement in full “We were called at 8.20pm to a report of glass being smashed at a derelict building
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How to watch or follow Saints vs Leeds United in Championship playoff final
SOUTHAMPTON'S season will all come down to Sunday's crucial Championship playoff final with Leeds United at Wembley. Russell Martin's men saw off West Brom comfortably in the second leg to set up a meeting with the Yorkshire side, who overcame
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Southampton high-rise building that was every milkman's nightmare
Standing proudly as a symbolic beacon for travellers approaching Southampton by sea, this structure is among the initial sights that greet visitors as they enter the city Standing tall among the buildings on International Way and the Weston Estate
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Poole Harbour Festival – put your hands up!
Hands in the air good times are on the cards as Poole Harbour Festival gets ready to welcome some of indie rock’s most dynamic crowd pleasers in the shape of Place Your Hands hitmakers Reef, Pass It On pop perfectionists The Coral and The South, whose
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Lib Dems unveil plan for Eastleigh healthcare after it was ‘abandoned by Tories’
A plan has been unveiled to improve healthcare after it was ‘abandoned’ by the Conservatives. Liz Jarvis, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate for Eastleigh, is fighting for every patient to see their GP in under seven days. Under the current
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New changes to port ID system may cause shortages, former driver says
A former HGV driver has said changes made to how drivers access the Port of Southampton may cause shortages. Dave Monk said motorists have to carry out a terminal awareness course before being issued with a driver ID card - which could discourage
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The New Forest's newest watering hole has opened with its own selection of beers
It's Hampshire's newest watering hole and it's set to bring joy - and its own brand new specially brewed real ale - to New Forest beer lovers. It's opening weekend for The Vibrant Tap in Lyndhurst, a new venue from the team behind Vibrant Forest
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Delays to fix leaking primary school roof
Council leaders have been urged to make sure delayed works to fix a leaking school roof are an “absolute priority”. Oakwood Primary School has been waiting for Southampton City Council to sort the work. In March, councillors were told the work
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The Red Lion awarded five-star hygiene rating
The Red Lion in Southampton has gained the top rating for its levels of hygiene. The pub, in Bitterne Road, Bitterne, was awarded a five rating by the council’s inspectors. Scores on the Doors aims to highlight hygiene standards in pubs, restaurants
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Hampshire billiards squad secures EABA championship for third time
A Hampshire billiards squad has secured a prestigious title. Chandlers Ford Central won the esteemed EABA 2023-2024 County Billiards Championship 3-0 against Cheshire A. The team's players John Mullane, Ryan Mears and Terry Azor were victorious
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'Unsafe' skatepark cannot be reopened, council says
A skatepark in Lee-on-the-Solent “cannot re-open” and the borough council leader said it would be “utterly irresponsible” to do so as it is not safe. The borough’s new deputy mayor, and Lee East ward councillor, Kirsten Bradley (Lib Dem), asked
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Large hornets spotted on our doorstep as sightings spike
Large hornets have been spotted in Hampshire as sightings spike. A European hornet made its way into a home in Romsey earlier this month. Questions were asked about the insect, and whether it was linked to the predatory Asian Hornet. It
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Fareham's 999 Day event returns this June
Fareham Borough Council has announced the return of 999 Day on June 22. The event, which is sponsored by SA Energy Ltd and held in West Street's pedestrianised zone from 10am to 4pm, is anticipated to draw local families. Those attending will
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Government amendments receive praise from Gosport MP
Government amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill have been praised by Gosport MP, Caroline Dinenage. The amendments including critical subjects - "cuckooing" and non-consensual creation of sexual images of adults - were added into the Bill.
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Thrings solicitor earns Junior Lawyer of the Year award
Thrings Solicitor Sam Longmore receives the prestigious Junior Lawyer of the Year award at Hampshire Law Society Legal Awards. Having started his legal career at Thrings' Romsey Office in 2018, Sam qualified as a solicitor just last year and now
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Diverse culture found in every corner of the city
Southampton’s diverse culture can be found in all corners of the city, and for more than twenty years Southampton Mela Festival has celebrated that diversity through this popular annual event. Southampton Mela Festival will be back again on Saturday
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Man caused £1,000 damage to cabinet at JD Sports in Southampton
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... ROBERT BOULDING, 36, of Waterloo Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to six counts of theft from a shop. These relate to £262.10 worth of meat and cream eggs stolen from Co-Op
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Man ‘spied on girls’ in cubicles and had 1.5 million indecent images
Magistrates have imposed a sexual risk order against a man accused of having ‘spied on girls’ in cubicles. Zac Soliman, 23, appeared before Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. Prosecutors say Soliman had ‘1.5million indecent images
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Lord Mayor sends backing to Saints players ahead of playoff final
The new Lord Mayor of Southampton is backing Saints to claim play-off glory at Wembley. Lifelong fan Cllr Dave Shields is hoping to welcome Russell Martin’s side back to the south coast as a Premier League outfit. Saints take on Leeds United
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New leader and cabinet members at county council
The new county council leader is promising to work “tirelessly” to overcome the challenges and create an “efficient, caring, innovative, and business-friendly” administration. Councillor Nick Adams-King has been elected the new leader of Hampshire
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Man who exposed himself to girl, 16, at seafront begs to avoid nudism ban
A Southampton man who exposed himself on a seafront bench admitted to police that he has a sexual interest in children. Kevin Heslin was wearing a blue skirt at Weston Shore when he was spotted by a 16-year-old girl who had been jogging, Southampton
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5 of the best places to enjoy a delicious ice cream in the Southampton area
Enjoying ice cream is a great part of experiencing the warmer weather during the summer months, and there are several spots across Southampton where you can find one. Whether you're looking to indulge in a Mr Whippy or experiment with some classic
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Solent Half Marathon's 30th year celebration kicks off this year
The Solent Half Marathon kicks off at 10am on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Celebrating over 30 years of operation, the event organised by Hardley Runners, offers a friendly race, attracting up to 500 entries. The course, renowned for its scenic
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Itchen Bridge bus lane closed for works - latest public notices
A new batch of public notices advertising planning applications, road closures and other schemes has been published. Public notices are placed by councils and other local authorities to tell people about proposed changes taking place in their area
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Itchen Bridge will no longer close this summer - but will at future date
The Itchen Bridge will no longer close this summer, Southampton City Council has announced. The authority has said that over the past few months, it has carried out surveys and as a result, the bridge will not need to be closed over the summer.
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Saints Brass to bring the Southampton sound to Wembley in play-off final
They are the sound of matchdays at St Mary’s who will travel to North London on Sunday to entertain Saints fans before the Championship play-off final. Saints Brass will appear in the official Wembley Fan Zone as part of the pre-match build-up
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Aurigny provides update after flights to Southampton Airport cut
An airline has provided an update after it announced it would cut flights to Southampton. Guernsey-based Aurigny said it is temporarily restructuring its timetable until a fully serviceable fleet is available. The spate of recent issues includes
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Sandwich shop wins gold at glitzy awards
A sandwich shop praised for its delicious sarnies has been praised after winning gold at an awards ceremony. Uptons Of Bassett in Southampton won big at The Sandwich & Food To Go Awards - known as ‘The Sammies’ - and recognised as the the Grammys
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High line, Piroe's role and wide danger: Key tactical points ahead of playoff final
SUNDAY will see Saints take on Leeds United for the third time this season - this time, the stakes could not be higher. The two sides are vying for the last place in next season's Premier League campaign and will hope to achieve their season ambition
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Landlord of GP surgery in closure row says dispute is now over
The landlord of a GP surgery that was under a threat of closure due to a long-running row has said the dispute is over. St Peter’s Surgery in Woolston reached a ‘crisis point’ this month after the eight-year dispute over rent came to a head.
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Popular restaurant's future uncertain as part of plans to cut jobs
The future of a Chandler's Ford restaurant is uncertain as part of plans by its parent company to slash 1,500 jobs across the chain. The Beefeater restaurant on Bournemouth Road could be impacted after plans were revealed by Whitbread to slash
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Saints fan flies 6,000 miles to watch play-off final at Wembley
A diehard Saints fan has travelled 6,000 miles to watch Russell Martin's men play at Wembley. Software engineer Sunny Chan left Hong Kong on Friday for a gruelling 12-hour flight to London Heathrow. He is among the 36,900 supporters who have
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Try a circular stroll taking in Nelson's Monument this weekend
Take a stroll through Boarhunt, taking in Portsdown Hill and Nelson's Monument, this weekend. Leave the Fort Nelson nature reserve car park by the footpath which takes you up to the car park entrance. Bear in mind the car park is locked at