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Lancaster flypast cancelled ahead of D-Day memorial in Southampton
The Lancaster flypast will not be taking place this Thursday as part of Southampton's D-Day commemoration after the death of a Spitfire pilot in memorial flight. Southampton is set to host a memorial event in the city to mark the 80-aniversary
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Tens of thousands attend historic naming ceremony of Cunard's Queen Anne
Cunard’s newest ship Queen Anne was centre stage on Monday as Cunard hosted a spectacular naming ceremony in Liverpool. Tens of thousands of people gathered at Liverpool Waterfront to witness the historic celebrations, hosted by Busted musician
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Mel C and Katarina Johnson-Thomson among the stars to name Cunard's Queen Anne
Mel C and Katarina Johnson-Thomson are among the five stars who have been selected to officially name Cunard’s Queen Anne. Tens of thousands of people are expected to join Matt and Emma Willis, who will take to the stage to oversee the star-studded
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Armed police storm bus in city centre as two children arrested
Two children were arrested after a bus was stormed by armed police in the city centre on Sunday evening. Armed officers stopped and boarded a Bluestar bus on Bernard Street in Southampton at around 6.30pm. One eyewitness said the incident resembled
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'Full credit to them' - Southern Vipers' Southby on loss to South East Stars
SOUTHERN Vipers wicketkeeper Rhianna Southby claimed her side "were probably 20 to 30 runs short" in their Charlotte Edwards Cup defeat to South East Stars. The Vipers scored 142 for six in their 20 overs but their opponents knocked off the runs
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Manager Maresca departs fellow promoted side Leicester to join Chelsea
CHELSEA have appointed Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca as their new head coach on a five-year contract. In what is the third permanent managerial appointment since Todd Boehly’s Clearlake Capital consortium bought the club two years ago, former
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Lyanco reportedly decides to return to Saints despite £4million agreement
LYANCO has reportedly decided to turn down a permanent stay at Al-Gharafa, despite Saints agreeing a £4million fee. The Brazilian defender spent the last season on loan at the Qatari outfit but is set to return to England to find a new club.
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Firefighters rush to car fire on M27
Firefighters from Southampton extinguished a vehicle fire on the M27 at the weekend. Crews from Redbridge and Eastleigh were alerted to a vehicle fire on the hard shoulder of the M27 westbound carriageway at around midday, Saturday, June 1.
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Man charged with murder after body found in Southampton suburb
A man has been charged with murder after the body of a 58-year-old man was found in Harefield. Officers were called to a flat in Mountain Ash Close just after 1.20pm on Tuesday, May 28, after the body of Ian Wayne Jupe, 58, was found. Hampshire
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Woman hospitalised in crash with e-scooter after Take That concert
A woman has been hospitalised with a head injury after a crash involving an e-scooter following a Take That concert in Southampton on Sunday evening. Police rushed to Britannia Road, outside St Mary's Stadium, on Sunday, soon after the conclusion
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Picture gallery as Dogstival returns with 'barking success'
PUPPIES, puppacinos, and performances were among the many aspects of this year's Dogstival, held in the New Forest. What could only be described as a dog’s dream, the popular event returned to Burley Park and saw over 10,000 canines and their owners
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Details revealed as tickets go on sale for 'bigger and better' Christmas light trail
Christmas can’t come soon enough for tens of thousands of visitors as the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Christmas light trail announces its return for 2024. Tickets go on sale on Monday, June 3 for the light art trail, an attraction that was enjoyed
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'Now it's time' - Former Saint believes Sunderland ace is ready for Southampton move
FORMER Saints man Carlton Palmer believes a move to Southampton would be good for Sunderland winger Jack Clarke. Clarke struck 15 Championship goals for the Mackems last term and many believe he is ready to step up to the Premier League. The
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Does asbestos cause cancer? The exposure symptoms to look out for
Asbestos was banned in the UK back in 1999, but 25 years on it is still having a deadly affect across the country. Asbestos, according to the NHS, is "a group of minerals made of microscopic fibres that used to be widely used in construction" between
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June Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 June winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
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Radio station dedicated to Taylor Swift launches across the UK - how to listen
Capital has launched a 24/7 pop up radio station dedicated to Taylor Swift ahead of the UK leg of her Eras Tour. Swift's first performance as part of her Eras Tour in the UK will be in Edinburgh on Friday (June 7), before she heads to locations
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Host of famous faces to attend Queen Anne's naming ceremony
Cunard’s newest ship Queen Anne will have an official naming ceremony in Liverpool today, Monday, June 3. The cruise line’s 249th ship, whose home port is Southampton, sailed into the Mersey, escorted by fire tugs, at 7am and was be berthed at
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A major change to banknotes is being introduced this week
Brits have been told to keep an eye out for a major change to the banknotes they receive from this week. Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5, the Bank of England confirmed. The portrait
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Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer agree to televised BBC general election debate
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will go head-to-head in a BBC General Election debate, the corporation has announced. The debate between the Prime Minister and the Labour leader will be hosted by BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth and take place in
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Tributes pour in for rugby legend Rob Burrow after his death at the age of 41
Tributes have poured in for the late Rugby League legend Rob Burrow after his sad passing was announced last night. People like Kevin Sinfield were quick to share their heartfelt sorrow over the news which followed his battle with motor neurone
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Britain's Got Talent winner revealed after ‘spellbinding’ final performance
Sydnie Christmas has been named the winner of Britain's Got Talent 2024, seeing her awarded the £250,000 cash prize and a spot at the Royal Variety Show. This comes after five semi-finals were held this week with 11 finalists making it to the last
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These are the foods you should avoid that are bad for your cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol or you're just conscious of your diet, these are the foods you should avoid. We might need Cholesterol for our bodies to function properly but having too much of the fatty substance can cause a build-up in our blood
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Man taken to hospital in 'serious condition' following New Forest crash - Live
1:15pm In a statement, a spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance commented: "Hampshire and Isle of
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From medieval meadow to Mickey Mouse - the story of Marlands
When many of us think about the Marlands, we think back to Southampton Bus Station and the nearby Plesteds pie shop that would provide gastronomic fuel for the journey ahead. But the history of the Marlands goes way beyond that. For many years
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There’s still time to get your spring COVID-19 vaccination
Thousands of eligible people have come forward to have their COVID-19 vaccination – and there are still a few weeks left to make sure you get yours. Those eligible for this year’s spring campaign are: - people aged 75 years and over
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Martin tips Harwood-Bellis to play for England 'many, many times'
MANAGER Russell Martin has backed Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis to play for England "many, many times." The 22 year old centre-back will now join Saints on a permanent basis after their promotion to the Premier League triggered the
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'I know what I'm capable of' - Aribo ready to prove he is Premier League level
SAINTS midfielder Joe Aribo insisted "I know what I am capable of" as he targets an improved Premier League campaign. The 27 year old dropped out of the team during his debut top-flight season, in which the club were relegated from the Premier
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Bin near school overflowing with dog poo a 'health hazard', claims resident
A bin which has remained unemptied for more than two weeks and is overflowing with dog waste has been labelled a health hazard by a resident. Jackie Smith, 56, walks her dog daily in Mayfield Park, Weston, and the neighbouring green space by Chamberlayne
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Southampton school to undergo major revamp after funding announcement
A Southampton school has secured funding for plans to modernise its campus. Tanners Brook Primary School in Millbrook is one of two school's in the region to receive a cash injection from the Department for Education. Plans are now being
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One in three pet owners in Southampton admit to being intimate in front of a pet
A new survey has revealed that more than one in three pet owners in Southampton admit to having been intimate with a partner in front of a pet. Pet retailer Jollyes - The Pet People have surveyed 1,080 pet owners aged 16+ across the UK to find
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Meet the new owners of 'traditional country pub' on the edge of the New Forest
A ‘proper English country pub’ in Whiteparish has had a change of hands - and the landlords are offering a ‘warm welcome’. On Monday, May 13, new owners Nicky and Patrick Chambers opened the doors to The Kings Head in Whiteparish. So far,
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Bereaved families invited to post letters in memory boxes on Father's Day
Westerleigh Group crematoria are inviting bereaved families to post letters into memorial boxes this Father's Day. This commemorative act, offered at the group's sites in New Forest, Test Valley and Wessex Vale, serves as a poignant manner for
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South Coast CPS Conference to be held at St Mary's Stadium
A South Coast business conference is set to take place at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium. The South Coast CPS Conference will return on November 14, 2024 for the fifth year in a row. St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton provides the venue for
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Duo plan to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for Smile4Wessex charity
Two men are set to take on Mount Kilimanjaro in a bid to raise funds for a Hampshire-based charity. Alan Finden, 60, from Locks Heath and recently retired BAE Systems employee Nick Bowler plan to scale Africa's tallest peak this July, in support
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American bookstore owner fiercely objects student flat plans for Southampton hotel
The owner of a Jane Austen bookstore in America is calling for a historic Southampton hotel to be saved. Plans to transform the Dolphin Hotel into student accommodation have been met with fierce resistance from a book store in America. Jennifer
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Paddling volunteers clean-up Bartley Water (and find weird and wonderful things)
Disposable barbecues, a Barbie t-shirt, and a decaying JLS water bottle were among the items pulled from Bartley Water by volunteers at the weekend. Around 30 people on paddle boards took to the water in a big clean-up effort on Saturday as part
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Southampton residents have their say after city named in top ten in UK in new index
Southampton has been listed among the top ten best cities in the UK as part of a new global quality index. According to Oxford Economics’ new Global Cities Index, Southampton ranked 126th out of the 1,000 largest cities in the world. This makes
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M27 speeders among those sentenced at Southampton Magistrates' Court
The following speeders have been sentenced at Southampton Magistrates' Court... MATTHEW MCALLEN, 38, of Kensington Fields, Dibden Purlieu pleaded guilty to speeding after he was clocked at 35mph by manned speeding equipment on Beaulieu Road, Hythe
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Groundbreaking cancer vaccine research to take place in Southampton
The Southampton Clinical Trials Unit, based at the University of Southampton, has been chosen to run a new NHS England programme accelerating research into potentially ground-breaking cancer treatments. The Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad (CVLP) aims
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Southampton pensioner wins national award for contribution to society
A Southampton man has scooped national recognition at the Oddfellows' Making a Difference Awards. Singled out in the ‘Enriching Lives Socially’ category, Terry Rendle, aged 84, was handed the accolade by Society Chairman, Barbara Needham, on May
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Plans for additions to travellers site sparks opposition from neighbours
A plan for a travellers’ site near Eastleigh has seen a wave of opposition from neighbours. The plans brought to Eastleigh Borough Council include a change of use to the land to create 10 traveller pitches for the siting of 10 mobile homes, 20
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General election delays cuts to public services across Hampshire
Final decisions on the county council’s plans to reduce and cut several public services will be postponed until autumn because of the upcoming general election. Controversial plans included closing several tips across the county, ending funding
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Dawson: 'I knew I have three balls to hit a boundary to win the game'
HAMPSHIRE Hawks star Liam Dawson admitted they do not want to leave it as late again - but described as "a relief" their win over Kent Spitfires. The Utilita Bowl side recorded their first success of the T20 Blast season on the second attempt,
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Jumpin Jak's reunion is coming and here is what we've been missing
With the news of a reunion at Jumpin Jak's, the Echo looks back at pictures of the venue through the years. Numerous Southampton residents of a certain age hold recollections of the Jumpin' Jaks nightclub - some joyful, while others less so.