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Red Arrows to fly over Hampshire today – flight path and timings
The impressive Red Arrows will be flying over Hampshire today – and this is where and when you can see them. The RAF's Red Arrows will fly through the county on Wednesday as the national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day is
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Saints confirm departure of four academy players at contract expiry
SAINTS have confirmed the imminent exit of four academy youngsters at the end of their professional contracts this month. Defender Dynel Simeu, 22, full-backs Jake Vokins, 24, and Matt Carson, 19 and striker Luke Pearce, 19, are set to depart.
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Armstrong exit official as Saints issue retained list with Adams and McCarthy update
SAINTS have published their retained list following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season, with Stuart Armstrong set to depart. Having helped Saints return to the Premier League, Armstrong will exit the club upon the expiry of his contract at the
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Appeal after thousands stolen from pensioner’s bank account
An appeal has been launched after thousands of pounds was taken from a pensioner. The victim, a woman in her 70s, reported that large sums of money had been taken from her bank account against her will over a period of around three months.
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Young child injured in crash as police hunt for driver
Officers are appealing for information after a car collided with a child in Swanmore. The collision, which happened on Church Road at approximately 1pm on Monday, May 27, involved a silver vehicle and a pedestrian. Police have said that the
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Two men and a boy arrested after early hours burglary at Sainsbury’s
Three people have been arrested in connection with an early hours burglary at a supermarket. Police officers were called shortly after 5am this morning to reports that entry was forced into Sainsbury’s in Leigh Road. Following enquiries, two
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Man charged with burglary at pub and stealing from shops
A 41-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested and charged in connection with burglary, shoplifting and theft from a vehicle. Jan Magnus Hansen, 41, of Tunstall Road, Southampton was arrested on Saturday morning, June 1. He was subsequently
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25 of the best pictures as Mel C and others officially name Queen Anne
Tens of thousands flocked to Liverpool on Monday to watch the naming ceremony of Cunard's Queen Anne - with many famous faces taking part in the historic event. Mel C, Andrea Bocelli and Katarina Johnson-Thompson were just a few of the well-known
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Police charge man in connection with a burglary and theft
Police have charged a 52-year-old man from Lymington in connection with a home burglary and theft. On Monday, June 3, police charged Gary Peter Harrison, of Efford Way with burglary and theft. He has been charged in connection with an incident
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When will Queen Anne next arrive in Southampton?
Cunard’s newest cruise liner, Queen Anne is set to return to Southampton this week after the 3,300-capacity ship had her official naming ceremony in Liverpool on Monday. Queen Anne will return to her home port on Friday, June 7 at 6am – after departing
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Eastleigh announce Exeter City friendly as part of pre-season preparations
EASTLEIGH will face League One side Exeter City in August as they aim to gear up for a successful season. The Spitfires will make the trip to St James' Park on Saturday, August 3 with kick-off due to take place at 3pm. It will be a tough test
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More road works set up on Kanes Hill with motorists hit by delays
A busy road in Hedge End has been hit by road works for the third time in less than two months. Motorists are facing long delays on the A27 Kanes Hill, near Hedge End and Thornhill, as of late on Monday night after two-way traffic lights were erected
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All the attractions you can try out at Southampton International Boat Show 2024
The Southampton International Boat Show will be making a return to the city this September and there will be plenty of exciting attractions to try out. Running from Friday, September 13 to Sunday, September 22 the event will be in its 55th year
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Rishi Sunak reveals Saints anthem is his favourite song
Rishi Sunak has revealed his favourite song is Southampton FC anthem 'When The Saints Go Marching In'. Born and bred in Southampton, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was asked on Monday what he considers to be his favourite tune. On the campaign
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Drivers warned over common summer mistake that could land them £1,000 fine
Motorists in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 for driving in a common piece of summer clothing. With summer finally here, many of us will be planning days out in the coming weeks and months. As temperatures begin
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Scotland boss Clarke praises Saints striker Adams as he scores ahead of EURO 2024
SCOTLAND boss Steve Clarke praised Saints forward Che Adams for showing the "confidence" needed in international football following his goal in yesterday's 2-0 win over Gibraltar. Adams, who is out of contract this summer, is hoping to start at
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Love Island fans 'gobsmacked' as reality TV star Joey Essex enters villa
Joey Essex has become the first celebrity contestant to enter the Love Island villa as the new series gets underway. The dating series returned on June 3 and introduced more contestants to the villa with host Maya Jama entering in a white dress
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How to watch first 2024 General Election debate between Sunak and Starmer
A head-to-head debate will be taking place between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer with a month to go before the General Election in July. The Prime Minister and Labour leader will be debating live in front of a studio audience which ITV News presenter
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Mum issues warning as daughter left with Giant Hogweed-like burns from celery
A distraught mum has issued a warning to parents after her daughter’s celery stick lunch left her face covered in burns. Tyler Field was left horrified when her seven-month-old daughter Imelda Sykes broke out in a red rash on her face and hands
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Popular drink sold at Morrisons and more recalled due to exploding cans
A popular IPA has been recalled from shelves on a precautionary basis due to reports of cans exploding. Brew York is recalling its Juice Forsyth IPA, which is sold at stores including Morrisons, following the reports that cans have exploded as
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Amanda Abbington dubs Giovanni Pernice 'nasty' over 'abusive behaviour'
English actress Amanda Abbington has called Giovanni Pernice "nasty" over his alleged "abusive behaviour" on Strictly Come Dancing. This comes after the BBC launched an internal investigation after receiving complaints about the professional from
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Why Bobby Brazier's preparation for Soccer Aid has been 'tough'
In preparation for Soccer Aid, actor Bobby Brazier said he went through a “tough session” with his ex-footballer father Jeff Brazier. The EastEnders star, 21, is taking part in the match at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge ground raising funds for
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Study claims doing two specific things on a plane can be bad for heart health
A new study has claimed that drinking alcohol on a plane and then sleeping could be bad for heart health. Academics from the Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Germany found that the combination of in-flight alcohol and cabin pressure at cruising
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Warning issued to people buying mobile phones over 'often-missed' small print
Those looking to buy a new mobile phone should 'tread carefully', according to a top phone expert. Dan Melia, from Mobile Phones Direct, has urged people to study the 'hidden' small print when they start looking for the best deal on their next
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Award-winning British Blues-Rock guitarist to perform in Southampton
Award-winning guitarist, Laurence Jones is set to perform in Southampton later this year. The four-time winner of the British Blues Awards from Liverpool will headline a performance at The Brook on Thursday, October 24. The 32-year-old will
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County council to pass on RingGo fees to drivers
Drivers paying to park on Hampshire’s streets will soon be charged more as the county council looks to pass on 20p ‘convenience’ fees. The move, which will affect Hampshire County Council’s on-street chargeable parking, is set to generate additional
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'Amazing' - Saints ace jokes Downes and Smallbone are so good he starts 'daydreaming'
SAINTS ace Joe Aribo joked playing with Will Smallbone and Flynn Downes is so good he starts "daydreaming" in midfield. The three formed a formidable unit in the middle of the park for Saints as they secured promotion back to the Premier League
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Opening date set for brand new café named after owner's grandson
A café named after the owner's three-year-old grandson has said it will open doors in June. Genevieve Mahoney, 54, owner of Theodore's Café, says it will open doors on June 7 on the High Street, taking the unit formerly known as Blake's. Named
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Daily Echo readers can subscribe for just £4 for 4 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Daily Echo can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Man who died in River Itchen prompting Coastguard search named for first time
A man who died following a Coastguard search in the River Itchen last month has been named. An inquest has opened into the death of Wieslaw Cichocki, of Denzil Avenue. The 59-year-old's body was found in the River Itchen near the Northam Bridge
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Parents pay tribute to 'beautiful, happy boy' who died in his cot aged seven months
A mother and father have paid tribute to their "beautiful, happy little boy" who died suddenly in his cot aged just seven months. Harlo Biles died at his home in Southampton on April 21, 2022, having been found unresponsive by his parents.
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Southampton charity walker looks to conquer Croatia's Long Distance Trail
Southampton's Mike Larcombe, affectionately known as 'Mikey Sheen', is walking 2200km across Croatia for a worthy cause. Undertaking this incredible journey along the Long Distance Trail, Mike aims to raise funds for nystagmus research. Nystagmus
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Southampton researchers use AI to map activity of creatures across oceans
A team of scientists from the University of Southampton has used artificial intelligence to map the activities of seafloor invertebrate animals across all the oceans of the world. Understanding how invertebrates operate in different regions of
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Residents left in shock at murder charge following death of man
Residents living in a Southampton suburb have told of their shock after hearing a man was charged with murder. Police charged 35-year-old Tom Alexander Ellison with murder and theft after finding the body of Ian Wayne Jupe in Mountain Ash Close
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River Nile's ancient shift promoted Egypt's prosperity, study suggests
A study in Nature Geoscience has revealed how changes in the River Nile during the past 11,500 years may have shaped ancient Egypt. The study, led by Dr Angus Graham from Uppsala University in Sweden and archaeologists and geographers from the
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Bus hub and park project work continues at pace in Southampton
Work to deliver a new bus hub and urban park in Southampton city centre is moving forward at pace. The project will see the new transport facility and public green space next to the historic city walls. The Castle Way and Albion Place car parks
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Chevrolet drink driver caught without licence or insurance on M3
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... NANDA MUNDKUR, 33, of Farwell Road, Bournemouth pleaded guilty to driving without insurance, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and drink driving. She was
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Saints fans can subscribe now for special price to cover the 2024/25 season
SAINTS fans can subscribe to the Daily Echo for a limited-time special price - meaning you can access coverage of Saints until the end of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign. Readers can get 12 months of access to the Echo's Saints coverage for
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Normandy veteran visits Hampshire D-Day site as access restored
Public access to D-Day relics on a Hampshire beach has been restored in time for the 80th anniversary of the famous landings. Part of the foreshore between Lepe and Calshot was washed away during a ferocious storm in April, preventing people from
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'Grateful for the rest of my life' - Brooks pleased by Saints loan move success
LOANEE David Brooks admitted he will be grateful to Southampton and Russell Martin "for the rest" of his life following the club's promotion. Brooks arrived at St Mary's in January in search of more game time having only played 273 minutes in the
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Plans to extend care home quashed at appeal over environmental concerns
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a 22-bed extension on a Romsey care home have been quashed at an appeal. Sears Healthcare Ltd wanted to demolish the Mountbatten Wing and build a new extension at Durban House Nursing Home, in Woodley Lane. The
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Fizz Fest in Hampshire set to celebrate all things wine
Fizz Fest will return for its 10th year to coincide with the conclusion of English Wine Week. Every summer, Fizz Fest draws more than a thousand wine enthusiasts. It is the main event for Vineyards of Hampshire, an association of pre-eminent
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Historic former mill with prime chalk stream fly fishing for sale for £5 million
A Grade II-listed former mill with one and a quarter miles of prime chalk stream fly fishing has gone up for sale in Hampshire for just under £5 million. Bransbury Mill, located in the tiny hamlet of Bransbury, is a spectacular five bedroom property
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Plan to turn office block into 14 flats
Plans are being drawn up to convert an office building in Southampton into 14 flats. An application relating to Notebeme House in the High Street has been submitted to the city council. The applicant is seeking consent to turn the building
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Southampton teenager's journey with severe illness features on BBC appeal
A Southampton family have featured in a BBC appeal starring writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth. Emily, 13, has Demyelinating neuropathy, a neurological disorder characterised by progressive weakness, with reduced function of legs and arms,
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Taylor Wimpey aids Hampshire charities through donation
Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties has donated £500 to two Hampshire-based voluntary service charities. The Fareham Foodbank and the Southampton Sunday Lunch Project received £250 each from the housebuilder. The Fareham Foodbank, local to Taylor
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Plans to reduce flooding by restoring Hampshire landfill site
Drainage and flooding issues around a Hampshire landfill site could be improved as plans have been submitted to restore the facility. New plans have been put forward by Valencia Waste Management Limited to restore the Squabb Wood landfill site
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Saints must act now to avoid repeat of standoffs with key stars on expiring contracts
SAINTS boss Russell Martin could not resist a dig last month when he was asked about the future of out-of-contract Che Adams. "There's no way Che should have been in the last year of his contract," he insisted, adding, "I don't blame anyone at
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Bereavement charity only has 'six weeks left' due to funding crisis
A charity with only ‘six weeks left of funding’ is in desperate need of money to prevent it from closing its doors. Butterflies Bereavement Support provides a helping hand for those in need in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Based in Eastleigh
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Banksy and Hendog: which pictures are the real deal?
While Banksy himself is known for his anonymity and his works can be found all over the world, there aren't any confirmed Banksy paintings currently on display in Hampshire. There was once a Banksy painting in Southampton, but it is no longer on
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New owners of closed city centre pub revealed ahead of reopening
A popular pub that closed earlier this year has been given a new lease of life. Aidan Lavin, the owner of the Dancing Man Brewery, is now at the helm of the former watering hole Smugglers. Soon to be renamed Raven & Bine, the pub in Carlton