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Saints chief commercial officer Boss departs club with new appointment confirmed
SAINTS chief commercial officer Charlie Boss is set to depart the club after 18 months. Saints Foundation CEO Greg Baker will replace Boss as the club's new chief revenue officer on an interim basis. Having previously worked for the FA and
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David Cameron caught on Ring doorbell near Southampton - here's why
A former Prime Minister was captured canvassing in Hampshire on a Ring doorbell in a viral video. David Cameron left a message for the resident in the county and said he was calling “because of the election on July 4th". The Foreign Secretary
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Saints linked with two forwards as effort to boost attack continues
FRESH reports have linked Saints with forwards Ben Brereton Diaz and Liam Delap, after interest in previous transfer windows. The St Mary's side are looking to bring in attacking reinforcements this summer following promotion to the Premier League
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Suffering from sunburnt skin? Dermatologist reveals 6 tips to help soothe it
The summer months usually bring plenty of sunshine to the UK and that comes with the issue of needing to protect your skin from its strong UV rays. Inevitably some people will end up getting sunburnt skin during this time of year and will need
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'Always be special to me' - Saints captain Parnell announces retirement from football
SAINTS Women's captain Rosie Parnell has announced her retirement from football at the end of the 2023/24 season. Having just turned 30, Parnell has called time on her footballing career with a successful five-year spell back at her childhood club
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Police dog units arrest teenager after knife reports
Police have arrested a teenager who was allegedly found with a knife in Midanbury. On Sunday, officers and dog units responding to reports of a male with a knife arrested a 15-year-old boy in Rossington Avenue, Midanbury. A spokesperson for
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The Southampton operation which 'helped win the war', according to Churchill
In order to support the progress of the Allied forces, PLUTO, which stands for Pipeline Under The Ocean, had an essential function in delivering 210 million gallons of fuel from England to France through an underwater pipeline. It was early April
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How Southampton helped build pivotal Mulberry Harbours ahead of D-Day
The Mulberry Harbours' history is a fascinating tale of innovation and engineering during some of the darkest days of the last century. In opting for Normandy as the invasion site, the Allies found themselves confronted with specific requirements
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Downton fraudster pretended to be an attorney
IT was a unique request. "May I ask a favour of your lordship? Will you allow me a candle tonight so I can sit up and study my case." A rare moment of seriousness from John Evans - if that was his true name - as he invariably played to the
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Man in his 30s threatened by youths on bikes
A man was threatened and verbally abused by a group of youths on bikes, police said. The victim, aged in his 30s, was approached by three boys shortly after 6pm on May 24. A member of the group verbally abused and threatened the victim before
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'Obsessed' man left MP 'looking over her shoulder' after threats
A man has been jailed for sending threatening emails to a Hampshire MP which caused her to "constantly look over her shoulder". Liam McCarthy, 33, of Copperfield Road, Southampton, was sentenced to seven months in prison for the threats to Romsey
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Silver band to play concert marking 80th anniversary of D-Day
MICHELMERSH Silver Band will perform a special D-Day commemorative concert in Romsey’s United Reformed Church. Taking place in the afternoon of Sunday, June 23, the concert will feature a programme of themed music from Glenn Miller to Cole Porter
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Man to climb Scafell Pike to mark 80th birthday and anniversary of D-Day
A Hampshire grandfather is preparing to climb a mountain to raise money for charity. Rodney Mansbridge, who lives in Shootash, near Romsey, will attempt to ascend Scafell Pike in the Lake District on his 80th birthday on Thursday, June 6. He
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Plans for 384 flats on former gasworks site near St Mary's approved
Plans for a residential development on the site of a former gasworks near St Mary’s Stadium have been given the green light from Southampton City Council. The plans were approved by the Southampton City Council's planning committee yesterday evening
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Beach huts destroyed by storm to finally be removed
BEACH huts at Milford-on-Sea wrecked by stormy weather will be removed, New Forest District Council (NFDC) has said. A total of 31 damaged and at-risk beach huts will be removed from Hordle Cliff on June 10 after half a mile of huts were battered
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'Significant improvement' in bin collection delays, council leader says
A long-running fiasco which saw some residents with unemptied bins for weeks could be drawing to a close. In a 'final update', Southampton City Council leader Lorna Fielker said there had been a 'significant improvement' in bin collections over
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'If I scored once' - Dutch star Gakpo reveals how close he was to Saints move
FORMER Saints target Cody Gakpo revealed he left his future up to how many goals he scored in a transfer deadline fixture. Gakpo, 25, made a £40million transfer to Liverpool in January 2023 after starring with three goals at the 2022 World Cup
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Don't miss Saints promotion run souvenir picture special in the Echo - tomorrow
To celebrate Saints’ return to the top flight the Daily Echo is running a 48-page picture special showing the key moments of their promotion run. Introduced with a foreword by Southampton FC CEO Phil Parsons, the bumper supplement will feature
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'Tremendous' - Former Saint Fonte issues glowing verdict on Martin and promotion
FORMER Saints defender Jose Fonte insists he is "delighted" with the club's promotion and credits manager Russell Martin for the turnaround. Fonte, now 40 years old but still playing regularly for SC Braga, made 288 appearances for Saints between
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Drivers warned of 'big no no's' that could invalidate their no claims discount
Drivers have been warned they could be invalidating their no claims protection without realising it. Experts have issued a warning to motorists about the “big no no’s” that could break their no claims protection and eradicate any discount they’
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Rare Royal Mint coins as 50p sells for more than 300 times face value
Brits are being urged to check their change for a rare circulated 50p coin after one sold for more than 300 times its face value on eBay this week. Just 210,000 copies of the Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin entered circulation when it was released
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Everywhere you can get brand new King Charles bank notes from today
Brits will begin to notice a change in their bank notes from today, as notes featuring the King’s portrait enter circulation. It is the first time the sovereign has been changed on the Bank of England’s notes. The new notes will co-circulate
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Aldi named UK's cheapest supermarket for fifth consecutive month by Which?
Aldi has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket for the fifth consecutive month this year, according to consumer group Which? The supermarket is known for its low prices, making it a popular choice for budget-savvy shoppers. Which? conducted
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Simon Cowell launches search for the next One Direction - See how to apply
Simon Cowell has announced that he is on the lookout for a brand new boy band to emulate the success of One Direction. The famous music mogul said he is "praying" to find people as talented as the music group comprised of Harry Styles, Niall Horan
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Asda named most expensive supermarket fuel retailer
Asda has become the UK’s most expensive supermarket for fuel, new analysis has found. A litre of petrol at Asda cost an average of 2.1p more on average than rival supermarkets Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, the RAC has said. The difference
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Can I be fined for dropping a cigarette? This is what the law says
Smokers have been warned they could face fines of up to £2,500 if they are caught dropping their cigarette butts. If you drop smoking related litter, you could be hit with a fixed penalty notice from your local council. And it could get worse
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Keir Starmer says he's 'baffled' over Red Funnel ferry problems
The leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer, has said he is 'baffled' that a solution has not been found to the challenges of Isle of Wight-Southampton ferry travel. In a statement on Monday, Sir Keir said a Labour Government would ask the
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Red Arrows to fly over Hampshire today - here's when you can see them
As the county marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Red Arrows are set to be seen from spots across Hampshire – here are the best spots and timings to see them flypast. At 9.45am today residents near Moors Valley Country Park in areas such as
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Beach huts teetering on edge after erosion to be removed
More than 30 beach huts badly damaged because of coastal erosion following a series of coastal storms will be removed. New Forest District Council will remove the beach huts, deemed at risk, at Hordle Cliff, Milford on Sea. The huts, along
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Audi driver caught at nearly 80mph on M27 given points and fine in court
A Southampton driver has received points and a fine after he was clocked at 79mph on the M27. Irmantas Nikiforovas was caught speeding at 79mph on the M27 near junction two for Ower. He was spotted by manned speeding equipment driving an
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Developer wants to build 52-bedroom retirement home
A developer is seeking residents' views on plans to build a 52-bedroom retirement home and two semi-detached dwellings in Boorley Green. Curdridge-based developer McCarthy Stone wants to build a retirement community on land at Oak Cottage, Winchester
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Southampton store to give away free goody bags to first 100 customers after revamp
Hobbycraft Southampton is celebrating the completion of its refurbishment by giving out free goody bags for the first 100 customers when it reopens on June 8. The Gaters Mill store's renovation is aimed at improving crafters’ shopping experiences
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'To the person who screamed at me on the bus - it was a waste of time' - Letter
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the person who shouted and screamed at me on the No 17 bus on May 30. It was a waste of your time and effort, as I did not hear anything you said. I have a profound hearing loss and use British
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Five-star chef takes over Test Valley tea room
A CHEF, who has worked in five-star hotels, has taken over a Romsey tea room. Aaron Skeels and his partner Jenni Hickman took on TeaCups in Latimer Street saying the opportunity came up when the previous owners of eight years decided to sell.
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Bar bids to keep outdoor space brought in during pandemic
A bar is bidding to keep an outdoor seating area which it first introduced to meet Covid restrictions. Tokyo Bar in Bedford Place secured temporary approval from Southampton City Council to use a car park area for one year. This permission
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Trio organise new weekly car boot sale
A new weekly car boot sale has arrived in Romsey. The sale will take place every Thursday at the Romsey Town Football Club car park from 10am to 2pm. The event has been organised by Romsey residents Katie Baker, and Kai and Lucy Drake.
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General election: All the changes to constituencies in Hampshire
Constituency boundaries in some parts of Hampshire have changed since the last general election – with residents in certain areas guaranteed to be represented by a new MP. July’s election features 18 electoral constituencies entirely in Hampshire
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Industrial estate car meet reports sparks police appeal
Increasing reports of car meets at a Test Valley industrial estate have sparked a police appeal for video footage. Residents have been reporting the meets at the Premier Way industrial estate. A post on the Test Valley Cops Facebook page
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Test Valley barber shop applies for new wooden signage
A Romsey barber shop has applied for new wooden signage. King's Barbers, in Market Place, wants the new sign in timber with a capping and flat cut letters. This is so it matches the style of the surrounding buildings. By Friday, May 31
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Seven reasons we love Southampton - do you agree?
Southampton has been listed among the top ten best cities in the UK as part of a new global quality index, spearheaded by Oxford Economics. Though it may come as a surprise to some – with a vast array of cities scattered across all four corners
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The lost pubs of a long-gone Southampton street
In the annals of local history, tales of vanished pubs are a dime a dozen, yet it is far rarer for entire streets to fade into obscurity. However, that was what happened with Bevois Street, a road established circa 1830 as a thoroughfare connecting
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Saints confirm to parents closure of long-standing Bath academy centre
SAINTS have this week confirmed to parents that their long-standing Bath academy centre is set to close. Southampton FC's famed satellite site has had a proud history of elite player development. Under the management of the likes of legendary
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Southampton's trams could be dangerous
In the evolution of the Bargate and its vicinity, numerous transformations have taken place. Just over 90 years ago, a short but important chapter in the monument’s long history was written. On May 27, 1932, trams were able to travel around the
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Stuart Armstrong scores belters all the time - his best goals for Saints
MIDFIELDER Stuart Armstrong departs Saints much-loved after six years and 214 matches of service to the club. Saints have confirmed the 32 year old is set to exit St Mary's at the end of his contract this summer, despite promotion. Armstrong
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'Really tough' - Ipswich's McKenna labels win over Saints as key 'moment'
IPSWICH Town boss Kieran McKenna has labelled his side's dramatic 3-2 win over Saints in April as a "big moment" in their push for automatic promotion. Substitute Jeremy Sarmiento scored a last-minute winner at Portman Road after Russell Martin's
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Stark photos show demolition of pub after being ravaged by fire
Stark photos show the ongoing demolition of a seafront pub ravaged by a fire. The Osborne View pub in Hill Head was ripped apart by a huge blaze on February 22, with flames reaching 10ft high and temperatures soaring to 330C. All that was left
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Row breaks out involving Solent Uni over Conservative plan to cut courses
A row has broken out about the future of one of Southampton's universities after the Conservative party pledged to scrap scores of courses. Solent University is now at the centre of a political row after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcement
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Alcohol abuse is costing Southampton £171.5m a year, research shows
The harm caused by alcohol is costing Southampton £171.5million every year, according to research. Figures have been compiled which detail the impact alcohol has on the NHS, social care services, crime and wider economy. The research by the
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Council forced to apologise after mishandling resident's noise complaints
Southampton City Council has been ordered to apologise and make a symbolic payment to a resident over mishandling her repeated reports of noise and anti-social behaviour issues. The woman felt “targeted” by a neighbour and made multiple reports
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Sculpture unveiled in Exbury to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
A sculpture has been unveiled in Exbury to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Titled ‘Ave Atque Vale,’ meaning ‘Hail and Farewell,’ in Latin – the boat sculpture will also act as a nest box for oyster catchers. The design features a
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16-piece orchestra to perform club classics in open air stadium gig
Iconic 16-piece orchestra the Club Classics Orchestra will play an open air concert at Eastleigh Football Club next month, performing some of the greatest house and garage club classics from the past 30 years. Expect to hear tracks from Faithless
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Charity shines light on volunteer stories
A Southampton-based charity, Communicare, is celebrating Volunteers’ Week by showcasing its befriending scheme. For one week starting from June 3, Communicare is highlighting endearing friendships fostered through its volunteering program.
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Why was M27 resurfacing not complete during previous smart motorway works?
National Highways has explained why the M27 was not resurfaced during its four-year-long transition into a smart motorway in 2018. The M27 resurfacing works have caused major delays for drivers in Southampton, causing many to wonder why the motorway
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Developers allowed to build 126 more homes in area with 'oversubscribed' school
Plans to build a further 126 homes in the same part of Warsash have been approved - despite more than 20 objections to the scheme. Bargate Homes and Vivid Housing have been given the go-ahead to transform more than five hectares of land east of