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'It’s great' - Walker-Peters proud Saints 'proved' they are a Premier League side
DEFENDER Kyle Walker-Peters is proud Saints "proved" they are a Premier League side by winning the Championship playoff final. Russell Martin's charges made an immediate return to the top flight by beating Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on
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Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by a car as air ambulance attends
A PEDESTRIAN has been seriously injured in a car crash. It is reported that a man in his 50s was hit by a car in New Milton. Multiple police cars attended the scene, and an air ambulance landed on Fawcett's Fields. A spokesperson for Hampshire
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Scorned lover poured petrol over ex's son before setting her house on fire
A scorned lover poured petrol on his ex-partner's teenage son before setting her house on fire. Darren Waring has been jailed for six years after dousing his former girlfriend's car in petrol, and making a trail towards her house. He had been
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Police step up patrols after travellers set up camp near airport
A group of travellers have been seen setting up camp near an airport. Caravans arrived at the Daedalus airport site in Lee-on-the-Solent on Wednesday. Police officers were alerted to the arrival and have confirmed the travellers have been asked
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'Obsessed' ex-boyfriend 'who identified with the Joker tried to kill girlfriend'
An "obsessed" ex-boyfriend who styled himself as the Joker tried to murder his girlfriend - who he called Harley Quinn - by strangling her twice, a court heard today. Anthony Yewman, who "identified" with the infamous Batman villain, is accused
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This is why police were seen at Totton railway station
Police have explained why they were called to a train station on Tuesday night. Services at Totton station were disrupted due to a ‘police incident’. Delays were seen across several services from the late afternoon to early evening. Officers
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Woman injured after crash on busy road
A woman has been injured after a crash on a busy road. Police officers were called shortly before 11am today following a collision in Commercial Road in Totton. A Volkswagen and Mazda were the two vehicles involved in the incident. READ
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Bednarek named in Poland's 29-man preliminary squad for Euro 2024
SAINTS defender Jan Bednarek has been named in Poland's 29-man preliminary squad ahead of this summer's European Championship. The 28 year old played a full 90 minutes at Wembley Stadium on Sunday as Russell Martin's side won promotion via a 1-
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'Could a ferry on the Itchen river be a good idea?' - Letter
Following on from the success of numerous cycle lanes, carbon-absorbing murals/foliage on structures and 20mph speed limit zones, could the forward-thinking and innovative council board members come up with a ‘unified’ scheme that would encourage citizens
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Large amount of tools stolen from vehicle in early hours of morning
Police have appealed for witnesses after a large amount of tools were stolen from a vehicle on the bank holiday. Around 3am on May 27, the tools were stolen from Hayward Close in Totton. Police believe the suspects made off on foot due to the
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'Tradition' - Ramsdale explains why he was seen dressed as Hagrid among Saints fans
ARSENAL goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has explained why he was pictured among Saints fans at Wembley on Sunday while wearing fancy dress. The England international was seen dressed as Hagrid from Harry Potter during Southampton's 1-0 win over Leeds
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Hedgerows filled with endangered mouse 'destroyed' by rugby club
A Totton man is due to appear in court after hedgerows containing dormice by a rugby club were allegedly destroyed. Neil Hitch, 62, of Marybridge Close in Totton, has been summoned to appear in court facing a charge of damaging/destroying a breeding
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Shearer warns Saints they are in for 'tough season' after promotion
FORMER Saint Alan Shearer admitted he is "really pleased" to see Southampton return to the Premier League, but insisted they are in for a "tough season." Southampton's 1-0 win against Leeds United in the Championship playoff final on Sunday saw
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Multiple heatwaves and temperatures of 30C forecast for June
Its time to break out the sun cream as, after a damp bank holiday weekend, forecasters are predicting things will hot up in June. The UK is set to experience three heatwaves throughout June, with temperatures reaching highs of 30C in some places
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RAC reveals UK's diesel prices are the highest in Europe
UK motorists are paying the highest diesel prices in Europe, according to new analysis by the RAC. The company said there is “no good reason” why British fuel retailers are not cutting pump prices. At UK forecourts the average price of a litre
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Pub chain offering free pints if you can name certain football players at the bar
A major pub chain in the UK will be giving away free pints for one day only, but only if customers can name a specific type of football player at the bar. Greene King will be giving away pints of their brand-new False Nine golden ale on Wednesday
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'Urgent' warning issued to do National Insurance check amid '£6k time bomb'
A savings expert has issued an 'urgent' warning to Brits to check their National Insurance contributions amid a 'ticking £6k time bomb'. Over 27 million workers reportedly pay National Insurance (NI) contributions in the UK which amounts to over
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What is the Household Support Fund and how to claim the cost of living support
Financial support is a few clicks away for millions of homes in England struggling with the cost of living crisis, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Vulnerable households in England are being encouraged to see what support
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Pictures of Bellemoor School in the 1990s - see anyone you know?
IT WAS the Southampton school where thousands of local boys saw out their high school days. Bellemoor School nurtured thousands of pupils over its 41 years – including those who made the headlines throughout the 1990s. It was a particularly
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Glitzy, glorious and very, very green: What we thought of Wicked
It's glitzy, glorious and very, very green. Wicked has made a hotly anticipated return to the Mayflower Theatre stage after a six year absence - and it was worth the wait. Casting its spell in Southampton until Sunday June 16, this beloved
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How Saints players reacted on social media to Premier League return
SAINTS players have taken to social media over the past few days to celebrate the club's return to the Premier League. A 1-0 win against Daniel Farke's Leeds United saw them lift the Championship playoff trophy, ensuring their swift return to the
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'I have been following' - Wanyama backs former club Saints to 'build on this season'
FORMER Saints midfielder Victor Wanyama insisted the St Mary's side have "stars of the future" in their ranks. Cult hero Wanyama - the muscle of the midfield that qualified Saints for Europe - has given his verdict on Russell Martin's charges.
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Charity concert to raise money for those struggling to cope with family life
The Southampton Concert Wind Band is putting on a special concert with all profits going to charity. The Wind Band is back with a summer repertoire designed to please all music lovers. The set will feature an array of music from jazz to show
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Charity tackling crime looking for volunteers in Hampshire
A charity tackling crime in Hampshire is urging volunteers to come forward. CrimeStoppers is looking for people who can volunteer a few hours a month from all communities and can attend events and give talks to raise awareness of the charity.
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Hampshire college becomes UK's first Gemini AI Academy
A college in Hampshire has become the UK's first ‘Gemini AI Academy’. The recognition given to Barton Peveril Sixth Form College is a first-of-its-kind partnership between the college, C-learning (Google for Education’s largest partner in the UK
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Drug driver caught with cocaine in her blood among those sentenced at court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... AMY MIHELL, 32, of Cranbury Avenue, Southampton pleaded guilty to theft from a shop after she stole groceries, chocolate and drinks worth £278.20 from Co-Op in Southsea, Portsmouth
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Woman hurled abuse at officers asking them if they'd kidnap her 'like Sarah Everard'
A woman hurled abuse and spat at officers after crashing her car through a fence - asking them if they’d kidnap her “like Sarah Everard”. Annabel Lewis fired insults at arresting officers after she crashed a silver Volkswagen Polo on a residential
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Saints 2023/24 season ratings: Assessing the performance of every Saints player
SAINTS have reached the conclusion of the 2023/24 season with promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking. After each match, we have issued our player ratings - and now we have given each player a score for their contribution
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Neglected station space transforms into community hub
South Western Railway is breathing new life into its disused buildings. The rail operator intends to repurpose unused station buildings and rooms across its network. Coinciding with Community Rail Week - held last week - SWR is promoting the
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Houses 'stink' of dog poo after bins left to overflow onto road
Neighbours on a Southampton street plagued with bins overflowing with dog faeces have said it causes their houses to ‘stink’. Residents living on Wilton Road have complained to environmental health after dog excrement was left on the road from
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Southampton primary school given new 'good' Ofsted rating
A primary school in Southampton has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted following a recent inspection. Banister Primary School on Archers Road has been given the new rating after the regulator conducted a two-day inspection of the school in April.
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Police step up patrols along Hampshire chalk rivers
Hampshire Police have stepped up measures in a bid to crack down on fish poaching across the county. Known in law as 'theft of fishing rights', or fishing without permission in an existing private fishery, is a criminal offence under Schedule 1
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How Southampton's swimming pools have changed over the years
Southampton has enjoyed a few swimming baths over the years - although they have not been without problems - such as when it cost £8,000 to change some lightbulbs! Swimming baths first opened in Southampton 132 years ago, addressing the need for
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Council owed more than £20 million in unpaid council tax
More than £8 million in council tax debt has been owed in Southampton at the end of each of the past four years. Despite enforcement action and late payments, the city council is still without millions of pounds residents had been billed for.
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Plans for 380 flats at former gasworks site set for greenlight
Major plans for a landmark building on the former gasworks site in Southampton are set to be approved. The proposal for the land near St Mary’s Stadium features 384 build-to-rent flats spread across four blocks ranging from eight to 17 storeys
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Council given £1 million to help with major changes to bin collections
A Hampshire council has been given almost £1 million from the government as it prepares to roll out food waste collections. Fareham Borough Council has received funding from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to begin
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Major work set to go ahead on junior school roof
A school is set to undergo major works on its roof this summer. Southampton City Council is looking to appoint a firm to carry out the scheme at Townhill Junior School and applications for the £600,000 contract close in early June. The work
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Row breaks out over flood defences funding
A row has broken out as the leader of Gosport Borough Council accused the town’s MP of ‘trying to score cheap political points’ – disagreeing over who’s to blame for the Alverstoke sea defences not being finished. In a newspaper column, Gosport
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Inquiry into bid to keep theatre closes with 'thin' evidence claim
A public inquiry which will determine the future of a Hampshire theatre space has heard final arguments from the parties contesting the appeal. Titchfield Festival Theatre launched a final roll of the dice to try to keep the facility open.
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Pervert caught after sending images to police officer he thought was a 12-year-old
A pervert who sent sexual images to who he thought was a 12-year-old boy was caught with photos of children as young as eight. Daniel Neary was arrested by police after he started messaging who he thought was a boy named Rory on a dating website
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Decathlon pairs with Paddle UK in eco-friendly clean-up campaign
Decathlon is backing Paddle UK's Big Paddle Cleanup campaign with Planet Patrol to safeguard their local environment. The sporting goods retailer aligns with the campaign this spring for communities to rally on the waters, ensuring an eco-friendly
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Hampshire company nominated in three categories for prestigious awards
A Hampshire company has been nominated in three categories at a prestigious awards ceremony which will take place next month. More than 200 apprentices and employers will attend the PETA Apprentice & Employer of the Year Awards next month, marking
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Student makes final of BBC Three reality TV series
A Solent University student has finished joint second on a BBC Three reality TV show. Ella Freer made it to the final of the beauty series Glow Up. Studying Prosthetics and Special Effects Design, the young talent is the youngest contestant
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Second victory for Hamble quarry protesters
THE government will not step in after Hampshire County Council blocked a controversial bid to turn a former Hampshire airfield into a quarry. The secretary of state has confirmed they do not wish to call in the planning application for Hamble quarry
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'Deserve it' - Tearful Stephens reflects on leading Saints to Premier League return
SKIPPER Jack Stephens fought back tears as he reflected on leading Saints back to the Premier League before insisting: "We all deserve it." The 30 year old lifted the Championship playoff trophy at Wembley Stadium after Adam Armstrong's goal saw