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Firefighters reveal update on cause of fire at derelict Southampton building
People who had gained access and were living in a former restaurant caused a fire which tore through the building on Friday night, firefighters believe. Scores of firefighters rushed to the former Zen restaurant on the corner of High Street and
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'Drag me off' - Loanee Brooks on dislocating his shoulder during playoff final
LOANEE David Brooks admitted he had to be "dragged off" after dislocating his shoulder during Southampton's Championship playoff final victory over Leeds United on Sunday. The Cherries man went down in the first half following a collision with
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Disruption to train services after 'police incident'
5:28pm The notification of disruption has been removed from the South Western Railway website. We are still awaiting
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Travellers seen descending on Southampton park
Travellers were seen descending on a Southampton park during the weekend. Caravans were seen set up at Green Park with residents said to have reported it to two councillors. Councillor for Redbridge, Lee Whitbread, shared the news on his Facebook
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Hampshire's Brown labels storming victory over Surrey a 'special week'
HAMPSHIRE star Ben Brown labelled as "a special week" beating County Championship leaders Surrey by more than an innings. Hampshire followed up their first win of the season against Nottinghamshire with an innings and 278 runs win over Surrey at
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Meet the Hampshire resident who's taking part in Love Island's 2024 series
Love Island will be returning soon for its summer 2024 series and one of the contestants taking part is from Hampshire. Mimii Ngulube is from Portsmouth and is one of 12 people who will be moving into the villa on the Spanish island of Mallorca
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Ten family-friendly places to visit in Hampshire with children during May half-term
WITH the May half-term starting parents will be looking for ways to entertain their children during the week-long break from school. In Hampshire there are a host of places to enjoy fun days out. Here we give a round-up of some of the top attractions
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Sunderland bracing for Saints transfer interest in top scorer Clarke
SUNDERLAND are bracing for transfer interest from Saints in winger Jack Clarke, who was the club's top scorer this season. The 23 year old winger had netted 15 goals in the Championship by February, before missing the next month through injury.
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Man, 24, charged with stealing from Co-op store
A man has been charged with stealing items from a Co-op store. Shortly after 8.15pm, CCTV operators in Southampton were alerted to a man who had entered the Co-op in Commercial Road and stole several items on May 25. Patrolling police were
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New Forest named among best family walking holidays in UK and Europe for 2024
The New Forest has been named among the best family walking holidays in the UK and Europe for 2024 according to a list from The Telegraph. Discussing the reason for creating the list, writer Helen Ochyra shared: "What do your kids want to do on
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'Wait and see' - Former Saint Lallana addresses reports he could return to club
FORMER Saint Adam Lallana has addressed the reports he could be in to rejoin the club on a free transfer this summer. The Daily Echo understands that a deal might end up being struck for the 36 year old, who is set to depart Brighton at the end
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Saints named among clubs reportedly interested in £20m rated Liverpool defender
SAINTS have been named among a trio of clubs reportedly interested in Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg. The 22 year old Dutchman has had a strong season on loan with Bundesliga side Mainz, where he made 33 appearances. Centre-back van
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'All three' - Martin insists Saints will ‘do their best’ to keep out of contract trio
MANAGER Russell Martin insisted Saints will ‘do their best’ to keep the trio of players who could leave on a free transfer this summer. Forward Che Adams and goalkeeper Alex McCarthy may have played their last games for Saints at Wembley as they
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'A Premier League club forever' - Every word Saints owner Solak said in new interview
SAINTS owner Dragan Solak insisted Sport Republic have a long-term plan to keep the club in the Premier League forever. Every word Solak said in a new interview with talkSPORT here... Saints are back in the Premier League - how are you feeling
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Celebration as winning Saints side return to St Mary's - in pictures
Thousands of fans welcomed back Saints to St Mary's following their 1-0 win against Leeds at Wembley securing the side a place in the Premier League. These are all the photos captured on the day - Sunday, May 27 - by the Daily Echo's photographer
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Saints fans can subscribe now for special price to cover until end of 2024/25 season
SAINTS fans can subscribe to the Daily Echo for a limited-time special price to be covered until the end of the 2024/25 season. A deal to subscribe for three months for £3 or take advantage of a £36 price for a full year is available until Wednesday
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Is NatWest down? Bank responds to users' online banking issues
NatWest users were reporting issues with the online banking service today (May 28). Users were left unable to access their bank accounts and pay money using the online service and app. According to DownDetector, issues started at around 5.30am
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Jeremy Clarkson slams 'idiotic' national service and offers farming solution
Jeremy Clarkson has slammed the 'obviously idiotic' Tory proposal of national service for young Brits. The Diddly Squat Farm owner and Amazon presenter took to X, formerly known as Twitter, earlier today and offered an alternative solution.
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Controversial beach art installation went ahead despite calls to cancel it
A controversial art installation and protest went ahead on Sunday despite calls to cancel it. Artist Stephanie Lane of Speciesism.WTF premiered her work Fishing is NOT Human(e) on Sandbanks beach. The installation ‘demonstrated the suffering
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UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?
UK households could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on their TV licence costs. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could
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Warning to drivers as many caught speeding 100 metres after speed cameras
New figures have revealed that almost one in ten drivers were found to be speeding just 100 metres after passing a speed camera. The study found some drivers were guilty of doing as much as double the speed limit in the short stretch of road after
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Eamonn Holmes breaks silence after revealing split from Ruth Langsford
Eamonn Holmes has broken his silence to fans after it was revealed that he and his wife Ruth Langsford would be separating. The former This Morning presenter returned to his GB News slot today (Tuesday, May 28) after announcing that he and Ruth
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Is it illegal to trespass in the UK? Everything you need to know
While trespassing isn’t an every day occurrence for us to have to deal with, you might come across it at some point. Have you had someone access your land without permission? While you’ve probably heard of trespassing, you might be unsure what
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Is it illegal to fly tip on your own land? Everything you need to know
The blight of fly-tipping is a common issue with household items being dumped on streets and parks across the country. While the law around fly-tipping on public land is clear, what legislation says about this issue on your own property can be
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Carol Vorderman is 'loving the freedom' of LBC Radio after being 'sacked' by BBC
Carol Vorderman is “absolutely loving the freedom” of being on LBC Radio after leaving BBC Radio Wales. The TV and radio presenter has criticised the BBC and its social media guidelines, saying “the people at the top of the BBC – Conservatives
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Man arrested after staff allegedly threatened during shoplifting
A man has been arrested after staff were allegedly threatened during a shoplifting incident. Police were called to reports of a shoplifting at a shop on Stoke Road, Gosport on Monday. It is alleged that alcohol was stolen and staff were threatened
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Closure and temporary traffic lights as work gets underway on two Southampton roads
A road closure and temporary traffic lights are in place as work gets underway on two Southampton roads. Temporary signals have been placed at the junction of Hill Lane and Raymond Road whilst the council installs new signage. The work is
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University architectural course bags top slot for student contentment
Solent University's BA Architectural Design and Technology course has topped the 2025 Complete University Guide for student satisfaction. Ranked first out of 50 institutions, this Southampton-based programme exceeds student expectations with state-of-the-art
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'Written in the stars' - Farke congratulates Saints on Premier League promotion
MANAGER Daniel Farke felt Leeds were not the “worse side” in their Championship playoff final defeat to Southampton on Sunday. Adam Armstrong scored what proved to be the winning goal in a first half which saw both sides have chances. Leeds
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Driver clocked at 55mph on M27 ordered to pay almost £1,000
A driver who was clocked at 55mph on the M27 has been ordered to pay almost £1,000. Susan Ramshaw was driving a Kia on the M27 between junctions eight and seven when she was clocked at 55mph. The 53-year-old was near Hedge End when she was
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This dog is searching for a forever home - could you look after her?
This friendly and excited dog in Fareham is looking for a loving family to give her a forever home. Stella is a one-year-old Staffie, Boxer and Sharpei cross in the care of the Stubbington Ark Animal Recue Centre in Fareham. She is currently
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Police seize £30,000 of illicit tobacco and vapes from shops
Police in Fareham and Gosport have seized more than £30,000 of illicit tobacco and vapes from shops in the area. On Tuesday, May 21, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary took part in an operation to tackle serious and organised crime related
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How big does a pothole need to be for Hampshire County Council to repair it?
Many drivers in Hampshire find pot holes cause extreme wear and tear on their vehicles - But how big does a pothole need to be for the county council to repair it? Hampshire County Council has now revealed that for a pothole to be considered a
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Festival highlighting independent businesses is set to return to Bedford Place
The Bedford Place Summer Festival is set to return for another year and highlight the independent businesses that Southampton has to offer. Set to return on Sunday, June 23, there will be a range of food, drink and live music for visitors to enjoy
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Teenager from Eastleigh is still missing after 18 months
A boy from Eastleigh has been missing for more than 18 months. Trashegim from Eastleigh was reported missing to police on November 8, 2022. He was aged 16 at the time. An appeal was launched by police nine days later - but he has not been found
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Eastleigh Borough Council elects new mayor
Eastleigh Borough Council has elected a new mayor following the 2024 local elections. Councillor Dave Pragnell was chosen as the new Mayor of Eastleigh by his fellow councillors at the Mayor Making ceremony on Monday, May 20. Dave has represented
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Hampshire Wildlife Trust calls on MPs to take action to protect climate
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has called for bold action for nature’s recovery as General Election campaigning gets under way. Following the announcement that a General Election will be held on July 4, the Trust has emphasised the critical
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'Unsafe' landslip outside man's front door not fixed for months
A man has spoken of his frustration as a landslip in his garden has not been fixed for months. Rafal Krasowski is greeted by the unsightly view of crumbled concrete and debris outside his front door every morning. The 39-year-old said workmen
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Solent University's physiology lab granted renewed sports science accreditation
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) has re-accredited Solent University's industry-quality physiology laboratory for another five years. The facility is one of few in England to achieve this status. Benefitting a
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P&O Cruises announces airline partners for 2024/25 Caribbean trips
P&O Cruises has announced TUI Airways, Norse Atlantic Airways, and Virgin Atlantic as their airline partners for the winter 2024/25 fly/cruises to the Caribbean. From November ’24 to March ’25, Norse Atlantic will operate weekly Friday flights
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Warnock to Martin: ‘I don’t know how you have Fraser tackling like that’
LEGENDARY manager Neil Warnock praised Russell Martin for getting the most out of Ryan Fraser and turning him into a strong defensive player. Fraser was clapped off by Saints supporters inside Wembley after what was, for now, his final appearance
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Man caught growing five cannabis plants among those sentenced at court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... PERVEZ AKHTAR, 50, of Roman Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to four counts of racially or religiously aggravated harassment, alarm or distress in Southampton. He also admitted
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Former Saints players react to club's Premier League return
FORMER Saints players have taken to social media to congratulate the club on achieving promotion back to the Premier League. Adam Armstrong's goal at Wembley saw Russell Martin's side beat Leeds United 1-0 in the Championship playoff final.
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Saints are Premier League - where are expectations set for 2024/25 season?
SAINTS made their Championship stay just a few weeks shy of as short as possible with victory at Wembley on Sunday. A 1-0 over Leeds United meant Russell Martin's side will compete in the Premier League again next campaign. Saints had been
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Which Saints players are now entering the last year of their contracts?
SAINTS face the imminent exits of a trio of their promotion stars due to the upcoming expiry of their contracts. Stuart Armstrong, Che Adams and Alex McCarthy are free to discuss terms with new clubs despite boss Russell Martin's wish to keep them
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Healthcare experts gather at university for simulation learning conference
Almost two hundred healthcare experts gathered at Southampton's Solent University for a two-day exploration of simulated learning's future. The event, fully booked and hosted by SimNet for NHS South-East, saw over 150 delegates from the South-East
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Popular store suddenly shuts - prompting confusion among customers
A popular furniture shop in Chandler's Ford has shut suddenly - leaving customers confused. Peter Green on School Lane currently has a sign in the window of the front door which states: “Peter Greens will be shut until further notice. Sorry for
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Horrified grandfather discovers 'gigantic' hornet in Southampton
A Southampton grandfather has told of his shock after catching a ‘gigantic’ hornet in his living room. On Saturday, Rod Gates, 80, was out in the garden fitting some new outdoor LED lights to his garden plant pots when his wife began calling his