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Police make arrests and seize vehicles after party in quiet village
Police have broken up a party at a quiet Hampshire village which has led to two arrests and a man being charged. On Saturday, May 25, police were called to reports of loud music, partying and ‘anti-social behaviour’ on New Road in Swanmore.
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Police called to reports of man with knife outside popular pub
Police were called to reports of a man with a knife outside a well-known pub in West End. Last weekend pub-goers in West End took to social media to say that two men had been involved in an altercation outside the Master Builder Pub in West End
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Man who threatened to 'destroy' MP remanded in custody
A man has appeared in court after he threatened to 'destroy' a Southampton MP. Liam McCarthy was remanded in custody on Thursday having previously pleaded guilty to sending threatening emails to Caroline Nokes. Southampton Magistrates' Court
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Where in Hampshire you can get your car washed by a firefighter this weekend
Residents will be able to have their cars washed by a firefighter this weekend. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is offering a chance for Fareham residents to have their car washed by fire fighters for a charity donation.
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Traffic lights at busy city junction fixed after days of traffic delays
Traffic lights at a busy city centre junction have been repaired, Southampton City Council has confirmed. Last weekend the traffic signals at the junction of New Road and Above Bar Street were out of service due to an 'ongoing fault'. This
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Saints win at Wembley was best attended Championship play-off final in decade
THE Championship play-off final between Leeds United and Saints was the best attended since 2014, the EFL has revealed. The official attendance at Wembley Stadium was recorded as 85,862, with Saints selling 36,900 tickets. Leeds sold slightly
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Take That superfan travels 19 hours from Italy to see band in Southampton
A Take That superfan who has seen them perform ten times has travelled 19 hours from Italy to see his favourite band perform at St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday night. 28-year-old Antonio Rotunno from Bari made the near day-long trip with his friends
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Drivers warned of traffic delays with 32,000 fans set to watch Take That gig
Southampton City Council is warning drivers to plan ahead if travelling around the city over the weekend as 32,000 fans are set to watch Take That perform in Southampton. One of the country's most well-known bands are taking to the stage in Southampton
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The baby names at risk of extinction in the UK revealed for boys and girls
Deciding on a name for your baby is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent, and the thankfully the Office for National Statistics (ONS) may be able to provide you with some inspiration. The ONS has revealed the latest list
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Self-styled ‘Joker’ made pillow with face of ex he ‘tried to kill’, court told
The jury in the trial of man who styled himself on The Joker have been shown a photograph of a pillow adorned with the movie villain’s picture as well as the face of his girlfriend whom he is accused of attempting to kill. Anthony Yewman, 45, of
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'Go mental!' - Manning labels promotion with Saints 'best moment' of his career
DEFENDER Ryan Manning admitted his plans to "go mental for a week" after promotion to the Premier League with Saints. The 27 year old helped Saints see out a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the Championship playoff final at Wembley last Sunday.
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Pensioner held to ground while burglars searched her home in broad daylight - police
Police say a pensioner was held down by an intruder while two accomplices searched her property during an "abhorrent" burglary in broad daylight. Hampshire Constabulary has now launched an appeal for witnesses after the incident, which took place
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Hampshire's Albert wants to 'put right' Hawks defeat to Surrey in T20 opener
HAMPSHIRE ace Toby Albert accepted the Hawks need to "put right" their opening day T20 Blast defeat to Surrey. Tom Curran produced heroics with bat and ball to give Surrey victory at Utilita bowl – and get revenge for last weekend’s County Championship
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Police and security guards catch suspected shoplifter outside Asda
Pictures taken in Southampton show the moments a suspected shoplifter was caught by police and security staff in the city centre. On Thursday, shoppers and Southampton residents on Portland Terrace watched as a 27-year-old man was tackled to the
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Everything to know on banned items and bag policy for Take That at Southampton
Take That is set to perform in Southampton this weekend, and some fans might want to know what the bag policy is for the venue as well as the banned items. Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald will be playing at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday
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Latest Saints transfer rumours - Broja interest and 'offer' for German midfielder
SAINTS continue to be linked with dozens of new names after their promotion to the Premier League last week. The St Mary's side will be in the market for improvements to their squad with the top-flight millions available to spend this summer.
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What Saints have said about season ticket price increases at St Mary's
SAINTS have pointed to increased operational costs as they explain why season tickets have gone up in price this season. The club have said prices have increased 15 per cent on average across the ground, after a 10 per cent reduction last season
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Hamberley Care Homes opens marketing suite of new luxury care home
This May, the team at Templeton Place look forward to welcoming the local community into the marketing suite of their new luxury care home in Southampton. Set in an idyllic location, Templeton Place features bright and spacious bedrooms, complete
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Waterfront offices to be created from £1.5m redevelopment of Buckler’s Hard
Waterfront offices are set to be created from a £1.5m redevelopment of Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, presenting new opportunities for businesses to expand on the South Coast. The award-winning marina on the Beaulieu River was recently reconfigured
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Memorabilia from newly promoted Saints up for grabs as programme fair returns
Programmes from Southampton's successful season in the Championship and their retro equivalents will be among thousands of pieces of memorabilia on sale at a special event this weekend. Collectors will flock to the Saints Programme / Memorabilia
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Hospice for children and young adults delighted with ‘outstanding’ rating
A much-loved hospice for children and young adults is celebrating getting the top rating from inspectors. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has graded Naomi House & Jacksplace as Outstanding. Naomi House & Jacksplace are hospices providing
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BMW driver caught speeding at 41mph on M27
A BMW driver was caught speeding on the M27. Kirstie Field, 28, was driving a BMW on the M27 westbound on May 14 last year when she was clocked driving at 41mph. A speed limit of 30mph was in force at the time. READ MORE: M27 speeder caught
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New house at Hampshire plant nursery is approved
A new house can be built on the site of a Hampshire plant nursery after plans were permitted. Mr and Mrs Pocock's scheme was approved at Pococks Roses, Jermyns Lane, in Ampfield. Despite the plan getting an objection from Ampfield Parish Council
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Southampton MP 'scared' for election candidates amid hate mail and rape threats
A Southampton MP is said she is "scared" for those standing in the general election amid hate emails and rape threats. Romsey and Southampton North MP, Caroline Nokes said she is "scared" that those standing in the election will come under personal
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All you need to know ahead of Take That's concerts at St Mary's this weekend
Legendary pop band Take That are coming to Southampton this weekend for two concerts at St Mary’s Stadium, for This Life On Tour. The band are touring their ninth studio album and the band – consisting of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald
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Southampton featured on popular Channel 4 property show
Southampton has been featured on a popular Channel 4 property show this week. Location, Location, Location aired on Channel 4 on Wednesday night and put the spotlight on the city. Property moguls Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp scoured Bitterne
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The 10 cruise ships sailing into Southampton this weekend
Ten impressive cruise liners will sail into Southampton across the weekend. The waterfront area of the city is set to be very busy from Friday to Sunday as ships arrive and depart. Four cruise ships will arrive in Southampton on Saturday alone
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Southampton ranked among top 10 cities in the UK as part of new quality index
Southampton has been ranked as the eighth-best city in the UK as part of a new global quality index. The Oxford Economics’ new Global Cities Index has judged the 1000 largest cities in the world against five factors. These are Economics, Governance
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Fraser has won Southampton hearts - keeping him next season makes sense
AS the fourth official lifted his board to indicate Ryan Fraser’s day was done, tens of thousands of Southampton fans rose to their feet. The player affectionately known as Wee Man was being applauded off as he made the long walk around the Wembley
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Legendary 90s and 00s bar Jumpin Jak's reunion - how to get tickets
It’s the reunion many have been waiting for. For people of a certain age, a night out in Southampton wasn’t complete without a visit to Jumpin Jak's, which entertained the city from 1997 to 2008. And although the Leisure World complex is now
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Womble Bond Dickinson partners with children's cancer charity
Womble Bond Dickinson's Southampton office has partnered with Abby's Heroes, a children's cancer charity. The law firm plans to assist the charity through fundraising, awareness efforts, pro bono support, and volunteering activities over the next
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P&O Cruises denies reported Hepatitis A case is linked to Ventura
A cruise liner has said cases of Hepatitis A among recent passengers are not linked to its ship. Recently-returned holidaymakers who had travelled on P&O Cruises' Ventura have reported suffering from the liver infection. But the cruise
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Record-breaking crowd of 28,000 flocks to charity food festival
A popular food festival was attended by tens of thousands of ravenous foodies - breaking records for the event. A whopping 28,000 people flocked to ‘The Big Eat’ last weekend to try some of Hampshire’s finest street food during the late May Bank
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Walk on the wild side with alpacas at new experience in New Forest
An alpaca walking experience has landed in the New Forest. People can now take a walk on the wild side with the South American mammals in the fields of Burley. The newly-created Me To You Alpaca Encounter is the brainchild of wife and husband
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‘We miss him every day’: Mum's tribute to son one year after beach tragedy
The mother of a Southampton teenager who drowned near Bournemouth Beach has said she 'misses him every day', a year on from his passing. Joe Abbess, 17, and 12-year-old Sunnah Khan from Buckinghamshire both tragically lost their lives after getting
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Two former mayors honoured for their long service
Two former mayors of Southampton have been recognised for their long service as councillors. Cathie McEwing and Ivan White were made Honorary Aldermen at a special Southampton City Council meeting. Ms McEwing first became a councillor in 1995
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Leisure World site could become almost 1,500 cruise parking spaces
A decision looms over plans to use a key redevelopment site in Southampton city centre as a temporary cruise passenger car park for five years. The demolition of buildings at the Leisure World complex is already underway. Associated British