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Neighbours react after murder probe is launched in Hamble
Residents in a quiet Hampshire village have expressed their shock after the discovery of a woman's body sparked a murder probe. Police officers were called to Avro Court in Hamble on May 17 by the ambulance service, the Echo revealed today.
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Police launch appeal after jewellery stolen from home in Chandler's Ford
Hampshire police have launched an appeal after jewellery was stolen from a home in Chandler's Ford. Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the burglary on Tuesday, May 21. The incident, which occurred on Hursley Road,
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Floral tributes to be laid on one-year anniversary of Southampton teen who drowned
Floral tributes are to be laid on Bournemouth beach in memory of the two children - including one from Southampton - who drowned in May 2023. Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, died on May 31 last year after the pair drowned in a suspected rip
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Red Funnel reveals plans for three new ferries for Isle of Wight services
Red Funnel has revealed its plans to replace its ageing fleet with three new vessels – albeit not for another four or five years. Speaking to the BBC, the cross-Solent firm announced it is raising investment for three new ferries, with its current
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Murder investigation launched after sudden death of woman
A murder investigation has been launched after the sudden death of a woman. Police officers were called to Avro Court in Hamble on May 17 by the ambulance service. Officers attended the scene and confirmed a woman in her 50s had died. A
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Aldi workers set for second pay rise in a year this week
Aldi workers are set to receive their second pay rise in a year this week. The supermarket chain’s latest pay increases, announced in March, will see the hourly rate of Store Assistants nationally rise from £12.00 to £12.40, and from £13.55 to
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5 little-known illegal activities you should avoid doing on UK beaches
Whether you enjoy relaxing or playing games and building sandcastles when you go to the beach, there are some rules in place. It’s worth knowing though that some simple beach activities are illegal in the UK with beachgoers facing fines up to £2,500
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HMRC reveals major change for drivers from this weekend
HMRC has revealed a major change for thousands of drivers across the UK. New fuel rates for company cars will be introduced across the country from June 1. The newly announced fuel rates for company cars cover electric, diesel, hybrid, petrol
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Is TSB online banking down? Users report issues with logging in
TSB customers across the UK have reported issues with signing into the mobile app and website. The apparent outage began before 7am with 2,706 reports having been made at the time of writing. Around 88% of reports relate to logging into the
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Selling Sunset star to join Neighbours cast as guest businesswoman
Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause will join Australian soap opera Neighbours as a guest star, it has been announced. The US actress and reality TV star is known for starring in the Netflix show which follows a team of estate agents marketing high-end
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Coronation Street star returns to rival soap 26 years after shock cobbles exit
Coronation Street star Phil Middlemiss is returning to a rival soap opera 26 years after his shock exit from the cobbles. The 60-year-old actor, who will now star in the hit BBC medical drama Doctors, played the role of Des Barnes from 1990 to
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Saints reveal season ticket information for 2024/25 Premier League season
SAINTS have revealed season ticket information for the upcoming 2024/25 Premier League season. The club have announced a 15 per cent increase in prices for the next campaign, which is dependent on where supporters sit. Southampton are also
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Public issued warning as toxic pest which poses health risks spotted
The public has been warned to keep an eye out for a pest which poses a health risk to people. The oak processionary moth caterpillar damages trees as well as causing itchy rashes, eye and throat irritation. The warning comes at the start of
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More than 250,000 homes in Hampshire to get upgraded broadband
MORE than 250,000 homes across Hampshire are to have full-fibre broadband installed by Openreach. Openreach has announced today that it is upgrading a further 35 cities, towns and villages in the county as part of its commercial investment in digital
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International fashion brand could be set to open Southampton store
An international fashion brand could be coming to Southampton after advertising for jobs. Mango is seeking people to fill four positions at a new store, which would be the first in the city. The jobs – listed on Indeed – are believed to be
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Missing man not seen for four weeks found by police
A man who was missing for over four weeks has been found. Officers from Hampshire Constabulary this morning confirmed David Trujillo was located. An urgent appeal was launched earlier this month to find the 71-year-old from Southampton.
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Man arrested on suspicion of burglary after garage break in
A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after an incident in Romsey. Police were called just before 3pm on Monday, May 27 to a report of a burglary in progress at an address in Botley Road, Romsey. It was reported that people were
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Man caught carrying eight bags of cocaine slapped with fine
A man found carrying eight bags of cocaine has been slapped with a fine. Selim Dafku, 25, was in Bursledon when he was caught with the Class A drug. The incident on January 16 in this year resulted in him being hauled before court. Dafku
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Hundreds of people hit out at plans for a new drive-thru McDonald’s
Hundreds of locals have hit out at plans for a new McDonald’s to be built in Fareham, claiming the fast food restaurant would make roads too dangerous for children. In plans submitted to Fareham Borough Council, McDonald’s said the new restaurant
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Rothwell: 'The loan move has probably not gone quite as I would have liked it to'
MIDFIELDER Joe Rothwell admitted that his loan move to Saints has: "Not gone quite as I would have liked." Rothwell made the short trip through the New Forest in search of regular first team football and to help Southampton return to the Premier
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Outrage as council toilet refurb blocks off lifesaving defibrillator
A pensioner and others have slammed the city council’s ‘silly’ decision to obstruct a lifesaving defibrillator. Fencing has been built around the public toilets in Bitterne as they are closed for refurbishment. But in a shocking move, access
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Lib Dem councillor to stand for MP - just weeks after winning council seat
A Liberal Democrat councillor has set his sights on becoming an MP - just weeks on from earning his place on the council. Thomas Gravatt will be contesting the Southampton Test seat at the general election on July 4, the party has announced.
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'Feel bad' - Martin 'felt sick' after leaving Mara out of playoff final squad
SAINTS boss Russell Martin admitted he "felt sick" after leaving Sekou Mara out of the squad for the Championship playoff final. The Frenchman watched on from the stands as Southampton clinched promotion to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory
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When Hollywood A-lister visited Southampton to name cruise ship
A cruise ship based in Southampton affected by a norovirus outbreak recently left the city after delaying departure for a deep clean. Several passengers were forced to isolate after reported bouts of sickness. The Echo remembers when the liner
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Southampton exhibition to showcase young people's art
An exhibition showcasing creative projects by young people goes on display this week. Photography, poetry, and mixed media will fill God’s House Tower from Thursday. The range of work was created by people aged 16 to 25 taking part in charity
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Two boys, 13, arrested after shop windows and doors smashed
Two boys have been arrested after a string of criminal damage offences. Shop windows and doors, car windows, and homes were damaged on May 26. The smashing spree occurred in New Road, High Street, The Marsh and Prospect Place. Following
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Oasis Academy students take part in 'The Big Ideas' contest
A Southampton student enjoyed her day as a judge for a national competition. Last year, Oasis Academy Sholing's Year 8 students, including finalists of the award-winning Big Ideas Programme, Darcy and Matt, took part in a Solutions for the Planet
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Pardew tells Martin what he needs to do to keep Saints up next season
FORMER Saints boss Alan Pardew insisted Russell Martin has "got a lot of work to do" in order to keep Southampton in the Premier League beyond next season. Martin led the St Mary's side back to the Premier League at the first time of asking, having
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M27 speeder caught at 60mph ordered to pay more than £500
A speeder who was clocked at double the limit on the M27 has been handed a hefty fine. Fazal Karimi, 24, was driving a Suzuki on the M27 westbound when he was caught driving at 60mph. A speed limit of 30mph was in force at the time of the offence
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New study aims to highlight women's contributions to film
A ground-breaking national research project, co-led by the University of Southampton, has been launched to uncover the overlooked contributions of UK women to the filmmaking industry. The scheme, Women’s Screen Work in the Archives Made Visible
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Shoplifter who was banned from Southampton city centre stole from Asda
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... SCOTT JONES, 35, of Tickleford Drive, Southampton pleaded guilty to drink driving in Tickleford Drive, Southampton. He was caught with 54 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of
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Several road closures announced ahead of Take That concert at St Mary's
Road closures around St Mary's Stadium have been announced ahead of a Take That concert happening this weekend. The tour will see the band play across the country - including two dates at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday and Sunday. The 'This
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Former huge cannabis factory will be turned into two student blocks
Plans to bulldoze a former cannabis factory to make way for two new student blocks in the city centre have been given the go-ahead. The site, between High Street and Castle Way in the city centre, would see 249 bedrooms in a building up to six
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Woman defies the odds and ‘lives a full life’ with debilitating condition
A woman has defied the odds and ‘lived a full life’ despite her debilitating condition. Dorothy Young said she has not let narcolepsy stop her from living a normal life. The 88-year-old was officially diagnosed with the neurological condition
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Eyelid surgery saves pensioner from taping his eyes open
A pensioner is no longer resorting to sellotaping his eyes open after undergoing sight-saving surgery at an eye clinic. Jim Dick, 71, suffered from droopy eyelids for many years due to a condition he inherited from birth, which worsened with age
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Neighbour loses quest to stop neighbour replacing a shed with a house
A shed will be knocked down and replaced with a house on land next to Romsey - despite a neighbour's objections. The application was submitted by John Haxforth for land next to Jacobs Folly in Braishfield Road, Crookhill. The scheme was unanimously
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More than 30 people arrested after Saints’ win at Wembley, police reveal
Several arrests were made by police after Southampton FC scored a Championship win. Saints defeated rivals Leeds United at Wembley on Sunday, claiming a spot in the Premier League. But despite the jovial atmosphere from fans on both sides,
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Step back in time with a Bridgerton-inspired event at Houghton Lodge Gardens
A popular gardens will be hosting a Bridgerton-inspired event. Houghton Lodge Gardens is hosting Regency-themed event, "Bridgerton Bliss," on June 9. This homage to the popular Netflix series, following the success of a similar event last year