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Saints promotion party in pictures: recognise anyone you know?
The victorious Saints team were in good spirits at yesterday's promotion celebrations outside St Mary's Stadium. Russell Martin and his team lifted the trophy outside the Southampton stadium as fans chanted 'Red Army' and the players showered each
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The Saints promotion party: reaction from fans and a chat with Russell Martin
Thousands of Saints fans gave Russell Martin and his team a hero's welcome after they secured a spot in the Premier League. Around 5,000 fans filled part of the car park at St Mary's, transformed into a mini-festival, to cheer on the team with
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Martin and Stephens start chants begging Downes to stay next season
SAINTS manager Russell Martin and captain Jack Stephens started chants begging loanee Flynn Downes to stay next season. Downes, 25, has been a key player for Southampton this season as they achieved promotion back to the Premier League. A 1
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Saints fan travels from war-torn Gaza to attend Wembley final
A lifelong Southampton fan said he was ‘over the moon’ to watch Saints at Wembley after travelling from war-torn Gaza. Former royal marine Jack Parnell, 61, from Harefield, has spent the last 25 years working with the United Nations responding
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Saints in talks to bring former player Lallana back to St Mary's
SOUTHAMPTON are in talks to re-sign Adam Lallana on a free transfer, following the club's promotion. The 36 year old academy graduate is set to depart Premier League Brighton when his contract expires this summer. Lallana had said he would
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Saints fans and players celebrate at St Mary's promotion party
6:48pm Southampton fan, Mark Taylor, was at the event today. He said: “The win at Wembley just made you so proud
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Premier League 2024/25 key dates: Everything Saints fans need to know
SAINTS will compete in the Premier League again after they won promotion with a 1-0 win over Leeds United at Wembley. The St Mary's side have spent 24 years in the Premier League since its formation in 1992 and will add to that from next season
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Drivers warned of delays as four cruise ships sail into Southampton today
Southampton City Council is warning drivers that they may face delays on bank holiday Monday as four cruise ships are docked in the city today. MSC Virtuosa, Celebrity Apex, Regal Princess and AIDAprima are all birthed in Southampton today with
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Explore the world's favourite liner like never before
She was the first of Cunard’s superliners, one of Southampton’s best-loved ships and now her incredible life has been chronicled like never before. Queen Mary, ordered from John Brown’s Clydebank in the early 1930s, was a project of incredible
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Norovirus-blighted cruise ship sets off on next voyage after deep clean
A Southampton-based cruise ship affected by norovirus has set off on its next voyage after delaying departure to do a deep clean. As reported in the Echo, dozens of people have reportedly got sick on the Ventura - although the exact number is unconfirmed
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Two cheeky pigs at a rescue centre are looking for a new home
Two cheeky pigs at a rescue centre in Fareham are looking for a new home. Pigs Ada and Isla are two very clever sisters in the care of the Stubbington Ark Animal Rescue Centre in Fareham. The team said that Ada is a 'sweet girl who loves being
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Eyesore caravan finally removed after being abandoned for months
An abandoned caravan described as an eyesore has been removed from a road in Shirley after first appearing in January. The caravan was first spotted on Regents Park Road before it was dumped in Clifton Road. Vigilantes repeatedly vandalised
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Police left 'speechless' by recovery vehicle dragging van down M27
Police officers have been left 'speechless' after finding a van being illegally towed on the back of a flatbed truck. The van was left dangerously hanging off the back of the flatbed with its front two wheels dragging across the road. Police
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Major improvements planned for historical RAF chapel turned community hall
New Forest District Council is revamping St George's Hall in Calshot in a bid to make it more useful for the community. The works will involve a transformation of the interior, with structural changes, upgraded acoustic flooring, a redesigned kitchen
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5 of the best family-friendly days out to go on in and around Southampton
Finding something to do as a family, especially during the holidays, can potentially be a tricky task. You need something that will be stimulating enough for the kids but also not too boring for the adults. Thankfully, in and around the Southampton
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Drug driver caught with cocaine in Southampton among those sentenced at court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... DOMINIK BIELA, 39, of Macnaghten Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to driving without insurance and driving whilst disqualified. He was driving a Ford Transit on Campbell Street
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'Can't wait' - Harwood-Bellis buzzing as promotion triggers permanent Saints transfer
DEFENDER Taylor Harwood-Bellis is delighted promotion sees him transfer to Saints permanently, adding: "I can't wait to come back." The Man City academy star arrived on a loan deal which featured an obligation to buy, set at £20million, if Saints
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Trust hails Girl Guides for creating hospital wellbeing garden
Solent NHS Trust has saluted Girl Guides' green-fingered support in creating a wellbeing garden at Western Community Hospital. The four-year friendship, forged during the pandemic's onset, was hailed by Trust Chief Angela Anderson and Rainbow Leader
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More than 600 youngsters attend career day hosted by Barratt Developments
More than 600 Hampshire youngsters explored regional work opportunities at an interactive careers day sponsored by Barratt Developments. The event, Get Inspired Southampton and New Forest 2024, took place at Southampton Guildhall on May 9.
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Fantastic player ratings as Saints seal promotion back to Premier League
SOUTHAMPTON achieved promotion back to the Premier League on Sunday with a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the Championship playoff final. Club top goalscorer Adam Armstrong raced onto Will Smallbone's pass to fire in what transpired to be the winner
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Saints to go in for permanent Downes and Fraser deals after promotion
SAINTS will attempt to make permanent deals for loan stars Flynn Downes and Ryan Fraser, the Daily Echo understands. The pair played key roles in Southampton's promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking. Downes and Fraser
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Fort Brockhurst to host summer arts festival celebrating young talent
This summer, Fort Brockhurst in Gosport will host an arts festival organized by and celebrating the town's young talent. The Fort Brockhurst Festival features an array of free and low-cost events with the aim to engage and entertain the local community
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Every word Martin said on promotion, next season and futures of Adams and Armstrong
Every word Saints manager Russell Martin said after his side secured promotion back to the Premier League with victory over Leeds United... How do you feel about becoming a Premier League club again? RM: Yeah, I just feel really grateful.
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McCarthy insists he has not thought about future as Saints contract nears end
GOALKEEPER Alex McCarthy insisted he has not thought about his future as he nears the imminent end of his Saints contract. McCarthy, whose deal is set to expire this summer, may have rounded out his eight-year St Mary's stay with promotion back
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Man furious that Lidl has not installed bins next to 'dumping ground' flowerbed
A Southampton man has called on his local supermarket to see through its promise of installing bins next to a flowerbed that had become a dumping ground for rubbish. Member of Shirley and Freemantle Watch, Tony Weafer, had spent over a year helping
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Impatient drivers caught illegally using bus lane to undertake on 20mph road
A former bus driver plagued by drivers using a bus lane to speed past him along a 20mph road said it is 'an accident waiting to happen'. Since Paynes Road in Shirley was made 20mph last year, Roy Jennings said numerous impatient motorists have