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Adams and Armstrong named in Scotland squad for EURO 2024
SAINTS forward Che Adams and soon-to-depart Stuart Armstrong have been named in Steve Clarke's 26-man Scotland squad for EURO 2024. Adams, who the club have stated remains in talks with over a new deal at Saints, was an unused substitute in their
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Boy, 13, arrested on suspicion of robbery, harassment and criminal damage
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, harassment and criminal damage in Hythe. Police say the teenager was arrested in Hythe shortly before 3pm today (June 7). It follows reports of a robbery from a 12-year-old boy in
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Man who styled himself as The Joker cleared of trying to murder girlfriend
A man who styled himself as the Joker has been cleared of trying to murder his girlfriend - who he called Harley Quinn. Anthony Yewman, who 'identified' with the infamous Batman villain, was accused of strangling his girlfriend after she threatened
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Trio jailed for more than 12 years for spree of burglaries and car thefts
Three men have been jailed for more than 12 years combined in connection with twelve burglaries and a number of vehicle thefts. Rhys Martin Andrews, Denzel Brian Shane Fewings and Stanley Steven Lambie were all jailed at Portsmouth Crown Court
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'A great time for me' - Bednarek reflects on Saints Premier League return
DEFENDER Jan Bedanarek dubbed Southampton's promotion to the Premier League a "beautiful moment." The Polish defender has reflected on his successful campaign for Saints, which ended with him lifting the Championship playoff trophy last month.
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Passenger dies disembarking cruise ship in Southampton
A passenger has died disembarking a cruise ship currently docked in Southampton. The person sadly passed away in the terminal having disembarked the Queen Anne earlier today. The news was confirmed by cruise liner Cunard. A spokesperson
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Animal lover 'bursts into tears' after cherished swan shot by air rifle
Animal lovers have been "left in tears" after a cherished swan was shot with an air rifle - leaving it bloodied and wounded. Whiteley resident of two years, Helen Ireland, said she was "devastated" on seeing the swan covered in blood earlier this
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AFC Totton sign former Portsmouth defender and Ex-Dorking attacker
AFC Totton have signed Tom Blair and Harvey Rew as they continue to bolster their squad ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. Former Eastleigh winger Blair arrives from Dorking Wanderers following the end of his contract. The 25 year old hit six goals
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England Euro 2024 games to be shown on big screens at St Mary's Stadium
England's Euro 2024 group stage games are set to be shown on two big screens at St Mary's Stadium. The home of Southampton Football Club will be showcasing the Three Lions' Euros campaign with two "massive screens" that have been hired for the
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'We back ourselves' - Southern Vipers' Kemp on defence of their T20 title
SOUTHERN Vipers all-rounder Freya Kemp is backing her side to put things "right" in the Charlotte Edwards Cup after a mixed start to the T20 season. The Vipers lost three of their opening five games but bounced back with a comprehensive victory
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The best pictures as beacon lit to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
Residents in Hythe have attended a special 80th anniversary D-Day event which included songs, performances and the iconic beacon lighting. To mark the historic 80th anniversary of D-Day more than 1,500 beacons were lit across the UK with one being
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Reduced ferry service to Isle of Wight this weekend - here's why
There will be a reduced timetable on Red Funnel's Red Jet service on Saturday, June 8, the cross-Solent ferry firm has confirmed. 'Limited crew numbers' are being blamed. A total of 28 sailings will run on the day — 14 from Southampton and
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Utilita Bowl extends partnership with Hendy Group
UTILITA Bowl has announced an extension to their partnership with Hendy Group, the UK’s premier family motor group. The partnership will see Hendy Group continue as the official supporter of Utilita Bowl, Southern Vipers, and Hampshire Cricket
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Hampshire disability team beat Kent in their first ever game at Utilita Bowl
THE Nursery Ground at the Utilita Bowl hosted a Hampshire Cricket Board’s Super 9s disability team for the first time ever against a visiting Kent side in late May. The Super 9s is the entry point into the disability performance pathway, with players
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Warning to anyone who shares a bed with their dogs this summer
Dog lovers have been issued a warning about letting their four-legged friends onto the bed with them. As we approach summer and the weather begins to get warmer, experts at bed and mattress retailer Happy Beds have revealed why you should avoid
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Delays building and lane blocked on M27 after multi-vehicle crash
1:49pm A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at 11:58am today (Friday, June 7) to reports of
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Leeds United's Bamford reveals what Saints did 'really well' in playoff final win
LEEDS United forward Patrick Bamford believes Southampton's "know-how" is what saw them win the Championship playoff final. Adam Armstrong's first-half strike, which he drilled across the keeper, was the only goal in a 1-0 win at Wembley Stadium
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Charles Watts Way has finally reopened after seven months of road works
A busy main road linking Southampton to the M27 has finally re-opened after seven months of road work misery and delays for drivers. The eastbound carriageway of the A334 Charles Watts Way has been shut since November 13 as construction workers
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Weatherley insists Hampshire are 'relaxed' as they aim for more T20 success
HAMPSHIRE Hawks batter Joe Weatherley is hoping the club can achieve "memories to look back on for years to come" as their season kicks into gear. Weatherley struck 49 off 32 balls to help the Utilita Bowl side recover from their opening T20 Blast
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Police 'extremely concerned' about missing man from Totton
Police are searching for a missing man from Totton. Bohdan Alexander, 37, was last seen at approximately 2.30pm yesterday afternoon – Thursday, June 6 – on Copthorne Lane in Fawley. In a statement, a spokesperson for Hampshire Police said:
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Hundreds attend parade to mark 80th D-Day anniversary
Hundreds of people attended a D-Day commemorative service held at Holyrood Church in Southampton. Starting at 7.30pm on June 6, veterans and dignitaries filed into the remains of the church, while many onlookers lined the streets outside to watch
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Rishi Sunak apologises and admits it was a 'mistake' to leave D-Day events early
Rishi Sunak has apologised for leaving D-Day events early in France in order to take part in a TV interview. The Prime Minster sat down with ITV on Thursday to defend claims he made about Sir Keir Starmer’s tax plans, having left commemoration
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Exactly when you should be drinking water as wellbeing expert shares 5 top tips
Here's exactly when you should be drinking water during the day as a well-being expert reveals five top tips to help us stay hydrated. Drinking enough water is something we all know we should be doing more of but often forget or struggle to find
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NSPCC's Childhood Day - what it is and why you should support it
The NSPCC’s Childline service is delivering, on average, more than 500 counselling sessions a day to children and young people across the UK, with mental health, family relationships and friendship issues being the top concerns. As the charity
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Decision due on bid to give hospice multi-million-pound upgrade
Plans to give a Hampshire hospice a multi-million-pound upgrade look set to be approved next week. Oakhaven, the only facility of its type in the New Forest, is seeking consent to transform its single-storey in-patient unit (IPU) into a two -and-a-half
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Man involved in crash with four-ton truck breaks nine ribs and his back
A man who was involved in a road crash with a four-ton truck is back to his best - and busy helping the charity which saved his life. Dr Risto Talas is lending his support to Nursling-based Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA), which
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Italian restaurant shut for a month to reopen under new management
An Italian restaurant which has been closed for more than a month is set to reopen under new management. Puccini’s, on Shirley Road, has been shut since Friday, May 3. With the restaurant sealed off and its glass windows whitewashed, it seemed
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Meet the men behind the family firm at the forefront of fashion for four decades
It's the family run firm which has remained at the forefront of the ever evolving fashion industry for more than four decades. Southampton's Sakks Menswear is considered the South Coast's premier menswear destination, offering cutting edge styling
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The LGBTQ+ pride events taking place in Southampton this year
Here is a list of some of the key pride events happening in Southampton this year. To mark Pride Month, the Echo spoke to Nathanael Asher Wreford, director of People’s Pride Southampton CIC, regarding the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community
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Seven foot swan pedalo and giant bubble play among pop up performances this weekend
A seven foot swan pedalo, highly strung tennis players, Juggling Jake, disco and a falconry display with a difference are among free live pop-up performances set to feature as the Unwrapped Festival returns this weekend. Expect everything from
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7 fish and chip shops in Southampton with extraordinary Google Reviews
Fish and chips are a classic part of British cuisine and there are many shops around Southampton that are well-rated for it. However, some are reviewed better than the rest which is reflected in their high Google Reviews scores. If you want
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Bid to convert offices into eight-bed shared house
Offices in Eastleigh could be turned into a house in multiple occupation under new plans put forward to the borough council. The site at 91 Leigh Road is a two-story, semi-detached building used as offices along a short terrace, which is mainly
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'It's great' - Martin applauds Lyanco for opening up on mental health struggles
MANAGER Russell Martin praised Southampton defender Lyanco for opening up about his mental health struggles. The Brazilian centre-back, who spent the past season on loan at Al-Gharafa in Qatar, released a statement last month detailing his battle
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Health experts unite in Southampton for tube-feeding training day
Southampton will host a tube-feeding training day for healthcare professionals. The Gastrostomy Study Day (GSD) will bring together nurses, clinicians and paediatric nutritional specialists, including those from Southampton's Children’s Hospital
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International fashion brand confirms opening of Southampton store
International fashion brand Mango has confirmed it will be opening the doors to its first store in Southampton. The clothing brand will be moving into Westquay shopping centre ‘later this year’. A specific opening date is yet to be provided
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Charity says council must provide accessible toilets while 'vile' loo block renovated
A charity has called on the council to give the public access to alternative toilet facilities while one notorious block is undergoing renovations. Public toilets in Angel Crescent, Bitterne, have been labelled "disgusting" and "vile" in recent
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Southern Water receives over £2.5m for projects
Southern Water's projects aimed at reducing the use of storm overflows have obtained two grants from Ofwat's Innovation Fund. The company succeeded in the fourth Water Breakthrough Challenge, a program developed to encourage solutions. The first
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It's strawberry season! Where to go strawberry picking this year...
Strawberry picking season is under way and we're blessed with some of the very best in the world in our corner of Hampshire. Wet conditions have meant a slow start for families wanting their strawberry fix at Southampton favourite Pickwell Farm
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Family homes approved despite fierce opposition from residents
Plans for eight new affordable homes in Southampton have been approved despite dozens of locals objecting. Abri Housing Association brought forward the proposal to develop the land off a cul-de-sac in Bryanston Road. The scheme features four
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Hair salon owner crowned best in UK said win was ‘surreal’
A hair salon has been recognised as the cream of the crop after being crowned the best in the country. Jemma George Hair Artistry scooped the coveted Best Salon of the Year title at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards in Birmingham on Saturday. Owner
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The Stig from Top Gear to appear at Hampshire attraction's supercar weekend
The mysterious helmet-wearing figure The Stig, from BBC’s Top Gear, is set to make an appearance at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend this summer. The Stig returns to the Demonstration Run to show off some impressive driving skills on August 3 and 4.
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Two cases of violence and one of fraud all in one day
"THAT'S strange," thought Seymour Gillingham. "Why has he gone that way when he should have gone the other?" So he cunningly tracked the rider and had his suspicions confirmed. Thomas Cooke had introduced himself as the head gamekeeper to Sir Francis
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Hampshire wildlife conference celebrates conservation efforts
A wildlife trust has held a recent conference to showcase conservation efforts across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust's Seeing is Believing 2024 CEO Conference saw celebrated conservationists including
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Quadruple amputee Alex Lewis sets off on epic 1,000 mile challenge
Quadruple amputee Alex Lewis has set off on his biggest challenge to date - a world-first 350 mile row followed by a 650 mile cycle. The inspirational Hampshire dad, who had all four limbs amputated after contracting Strep A in 2013, has embarked
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Housebuilder aids local school trip to Swanwick Brickworks museum
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has funded Sarisbury Infant School's recent trip to the Swanwick Brickworks Museum with a £250 donation. The museum trip familiarised Year 2 students with preventions against Great Fire of London-like incidents, by making
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Summer fairytale art trail opens at New Forest attraction
An exciting new fairytale art trail created by people with learning disabilities has opened at Furzey Gardens in the New Forest. Local artists have designed 15 four-foot fairytale boards to create a unique new trail to enchant visitors of all
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Heritage steamship to stage D-Day 80 themed cruises this weekend
Southampton's heritage steamship SS Shieldhall is to stage two D-Day 80 themed cruises this weekend (June 8 and 9). Saturday’s trip will see Shieldhall steam to the Solent and Lepe, while Sundays cruise will pass into Portsmouth Harbour.
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All the cruise ships arriving in Southampton this weekend
Southampton will welcome a host of cruise ships to its ports over the next few days. From Friday to across the weekend, nine ships will sail into the city. One of them is Queen Anne who is returning to homeport after her naming ceremony in
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'Owe him a lot' - Smallbone makes admission about interim Ireland boss O'Shea
SOUTHAMPTON midfielder Will Smallbone heaped praise on interim Republic of Ireland boss John O'Shea, adding: "I owe him a lot." Smallbone previously worked with the ex-Manchester United defender in Ireland's under-21s and at Stoke City, where he
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Ice cream and pizza joint gets three-star hygiene rating
An ice cream and pizza joint given a three star rating are among the latest hygiene ratings in Southampton. New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to three of Southampton’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. The
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From festivals to flowers: fun things to do in and around Southampton this weekend
From festivals to flowers, there's so much to do in and around Southampton this weekend. Commemorate D-Day aboard SS Shieldhall, attend a music or arts festival, see some of the world's most beautiful roses or enjoy a top musical with our guide
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Police launch manhunt in Southampton park rape investigation
A manhunt has been launched by police after a woman reported being raped in a city centre park. After receiving the report just after 5am yesterday that a woman in her 40s had been raped in East Park, officers descended and cordoned off a large
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Surprise as Debbie McGee pays a visit to independent shop
A shop owner has spoken of her shock after Debbie McGee paid a surprise visit to her shop. The assistant and widow of magician Paul Daniels popped into Boat House 27. Helen Saunders, co-owner of the interiors shop, said McGee told her how much
