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All the drama, excitement and celebration as Saints secure top flight return - photos
All the drama, excitement and celebration as Saints secure Premier League return
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Saints will be hosting a promotion celebration event at St Mary's
SAINTS have announced they will be holding a promotion party at St Mary’s on Monday, with celebrations starting at 3pm. The party will last until 5pm in a dedicated fan zone in the north car park and is a ticketed event only. Tickets will
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Several road closures announced for promotion party by St Mary's Stadium
Road closures have been announced for an 'event' next to St Mary's Stadium tomorrow for a Premier League promotion party. Saints won the Championship playoff final in Wembley today against Leeds United, securing promotion to the Premier League.
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Smallbone labels it 'unbelievable' to go from Saints fan to star man at Wembley
SAINTS midfielder Will Smallbone labelled it "unbelievable" to go from being a fan in the stands to winning at Wembley Stadium. Smallbone was amongst the rest of the club's supporters in the capital as a child when Saints beat Carlisle 4-1 in 2010
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Martin: 'I'll probably end up in bed alone tonight, crying my eyes out'
SAINTS manager Russell Martin admitted he might "end up in bed alone tonight and cry" after his side secured promotion to the Premier League. The St Mary's outfit saw off Leeds United with a 1-0 win at Wembley thanks to Adam Armstrong's 24th goal
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Match winner Armstrong 'lost for words' after firing Saints back to Premier League
GOALSCORER Adam Armstrong admitted he was "lost for words" after living out his boyhood dream of scoring the winner at Wembley. The 27 year old fired in his 24th goal of the season to help Southampton to a 1-0 win in the Championship playoff final
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Saints fans watching at St Mary's ‘ecstatic’ after win against Leeds at Wembley
Southampton came away with the win after a tough match against Leeds at Wembley on Sunday - and Saints fans watching at St Mary's were ‘ecstatic.’ The Echo caught up with fans watching the event live on a big screen from the Southampton F.C. stadium
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Saints players celebrate winning Championship playoff final - in pictures
Saints players have celebrated winning the Championship playoff final in style. Adam Armstrong's early goal in the first half was enough to secure Southampton F.C. a spot in the Premier League next season, following a one-year spell in the Championship
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Southampton promoted to Premier League with win over Leeds at Wembley
SAINTS secured promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking with a 1-0 win over Leeds United at Wembley Stadium. Adam Armstrong netted the only goal of this season's Championship play-off final to make it three games in succession
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Do you know him? CCTV released after cigarettes and scratch cards stolen
Tobacco, cigarettes and scratch cards were stolen from a supermarket. Police have released images of a man they want to identify as they investigate the incident. The items, valued at £157.10, were stolen from Morrisons Daily in Hightown Road
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Dressed up dogs and Saints fans on holiday: your best fan pictures
Dressed up dogs and Saints fans on holiday - these are some of the pictures from Saints fans cheering on their home team today. While thousands of Saints fans have descended on Wembley Stadium today to watch the Championship playoff final - which
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Traffic lights not working at major city centre junction
Southampton City Council has warned that the traffic lights on a major route in Southampton are not working. The lights at the junction of New Road, Civic Centre Road and Above Bar Street are currently down. Drivers in Southampton are being
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Saints supporters at Wembley in pictures: spot anyone you know?
Fans are arriving at Wembley for the Saints and Leeds showdown at Wembley Stadium. The teams are playing for their spot in the Premier League at the Championship playoff final at the national stadium in London. Thousands of Saints fans have
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Championship - Saints clinch promotion to Premier League - As it happened
7:59pm We have been kicked out of Wembley so that's a wrap from us on the live blog. Check the Saints tab for reaction
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Hampshire - and Wembley - to be hit by thunderstorms, Met Office says
Parts of Hampshire are set to be battered by thunderstorms today. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms from 10am until 7pm tonight with heavy rain expected. While Southampton is just outside of the boundary for the warning
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Fans react as Saints head back to the Premier League
6:51pm Fran Dashwood and Darren Picknell from Winchester also watched at Wembley today. Darren, 50, said: "I
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5 of the best bakeries in Southampton that are well worth a visit
Bakeries are a wonderful source of sweet and savoury treats, and there are plenty to choose from in Southampton. They can be a great spot if you're looking to bring home some warm loaves of bread or if you fancy a sausage roll. Additionally
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5 of the best picnic spots to spend a lovely afternoon at in Southampton
Making the most of warm and sunny weather to enjoy a picnic outside is an activity many people enjoy when they can. Whether you are looking for a day out with the kids or a peaceful spot with a view, there are many great choices. If you're
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Cancer survivor supports Race For Life as research continues in city
A bladder cancer survivor is calling on Southampton to support Race for Life next month after seeing first-hand how funds raised can help the city’s researchers find the best new cancer treatments. Mark Venables, from Hamble, met with the team
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Knife-wielding robber forced his way into student's room in halls
A student has recalled the terrifying moment he escaped a knife-wielding robber who forced entry into his room at his halls of residence. Tom, whose surname has not been included due to fear for his safety, was on his way home after a night out
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UK Government's skills training plan could fail without recruitment industry advice
The UK Government's newly unveiled 'skills boot camp' scheme may fail without recruitment industry input, warns Southampton-based Gi Group's managing director, Pete Taylor. The plan, revealed on May 21, aims to ease skills shortages by rapidly
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Man caught with hundreds of indecent images of children
A man has admitted to having more than 700 indecent images of children on his devices. Rory Lord, 40, remained stony-faced in the dock as he pleaded guilty to three charges. Southampton Magistrates’ Court heard how on April 8, 2022, police
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Everything down to 90 minutes - the scariest game in club football is here
SOUTHAMPTON staff and players arrived comfortably in London yesterday evening but there will have been little sleep in the capital. They will have laid awake, minds racing with the best and worst possibilities after stepping over the white line
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Prosecutors drop attempt to seize crime proceeds from robbery mastermind
THE Crown Prosecution Service has dropped an attempt to confiscate money from man convicted of organising a robbery from jail. Christopher Doughty, 63, formerly of West End, is serving 14 years for organising from his prison cell the robbery of
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Maritime professionals called to volunteer for industry growth
Maritime UK Solent is urging maritime and marine professionals to offer their expertise as volunteers during Volunteers' Week, taking place June 3-9. The free online Maritime Ambassadors Event scheduled for June 6, is part of the national Inspiring
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'Bit of a shock' - McCarthy opens up on Saints return after 'frustrating' season
SAINTS goalkeeper Alex McCarthy has lifted the lid on his surprise return to the starting lineup ahead of the playoff final. The 34 year old, who is in the final weeks of his Southampton contract, admitted this season has been largely frustrating
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Woman due in court after man killed in crash that shut M27 for more than a day
Two people have been released on investigation and a third has been bailed after a fatal crash on the M27. The horror incident involved a Mercedes lorry, Nissan Juke and Volkswagen Polo just after 12.30pm on February 21. The lorry veered off
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Nine Fareham businesses succeed thanks to local initiative
Nine Fareham businesses have celebrated a year of free support from the Fareham Start-Up Launchpad programme. The scheme, delivered by Solent Partners in partnership with Fareham Borough Council, provides mentoring tailored to each business's goals
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Adopt South celebrates landmark achievements in five years
Regional Adoption Agency, Adopt South, marks five years of service in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton. The collaborative created from local authority adoption services has enhanced opportunities for children seeking adoptive
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Meet the ginger cat in Southampton looking for a loving new home
A ginger cat is looking for a new home after coming to the Blue Cross in Southampton. Hope, a three-year-old domestic short hair, arrived at the centre as a stray, severely emaciated and needing urgent veterinary care. Although now doing much
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Saints predicted team to take on Leeds United at Wembley as Martin trusts XI
ONLY one of Saints or Leeds United will compete in next season's Premier League with the other consigned to the Championship. The two historic footballing sides will compete at Wembley in this afternoon's playoff final in a game worth around £200million
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Meet the chef at the helm of the original THE PIG in the New Forest
He's the talented chef at the helm of the original THE PIG in the New Forest where there's a commitment to a 25 mile menu. Head Chef Alex Proudman talks hot sauce and wild garlic in our meet the chef column. Tell us a bit about your career
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'Much-loved' water attraction reopens after weeks of repairs
A 'much-loved' leisure centre attraction in Fareham has re-opened after a leak sparked weeks of repairs. As reported in the Echo in February, the water play area at Fareham Leisure Centre on Park Lane was forced to close for essential repair works
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Class disqualified from course over ‘malpractice' in coursework
A class of pupils at a Fareham school have been disqualified from getting a sports qualification this year after 'malpractice' was identified in their coursework. On Friday, parents of the year 10 students on the NCFE Qualification in Health and
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The Solent is crowned the most polluted area by Southern Water
The Solent was the single-most polluted area by Southern Water, according to recent data. At the start of the bathing season, the company reemphasised its promise to slash the amount of sewage being dumped in the sea and rivers, with Romsey and