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Police launch search for wanted 26-year-old man believed to be in Totton
Police are searching for a 26-year-old Totton man who is wanted in connection with breach of court bail conditions. The force has issued an appeal to find Jamie Lee James, 26, from Totton and are now turning to the public for assistance. Officers
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'A taste' - Charles hopes Spain defeat can serve as learning for Premier League
SAINTS midfielder Shea Charles believes that Northern Ireland's 5-1 thrashing against Spain can serve as preparation for his upcoming season in the Premier League. Charles is a key man in midfield for Michael O'Neill's side but admitted his frustration
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Corrupt border officer allowed gang to import drugs worth £400k through port
A corrupt border officer who helped a gang import £400k worth of drugs met his partner in crime whilst working as a prison officer. Portsmouth-based Kevin Smith, 38, was convicted of misconduct in a public office after he was found to have allowed
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Man jailed for headbutting windows of New Forest businesses
A man has been jailed after punching a Tesco worker and headbutting the window of a bakery. Jordan Ashley Burnell, of Cecil Road in Bournemouth, was sentenced at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Friday, June 7 following the incidents in Ringwood
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Police 'committed to securing justice' as man jailed 17 years after fatal attack
Police say they are committed to securing justice for victims after a man was jailed 17 years after attacking his former boss. Arjan Balla was sentenced to 12 months in jail on Monday after he admitted the manslaughter of Anastassios Delis in
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Man arrested following alleged rape of girl at tower block
A man has been arrested after a girl was reportedly raped at a tower block. Officers were called shortly after 7.20pm on Sunday following a report a 16-year-old girl had been raped by a man police said she had met earlier that day. The incident
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Prosecutors reveal how killer was caught after using fake name for years
A killer who caused his boss a "catastrophic" brain injury that led to his death nearly 11 years later evaded capture for five years by using a fake name. Arjan Balla, 41, was wanted for half a decade after the Crown Prosecution Service authorised
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Adams all-round display helps Southern Vipers to victory over Western Storm
CAPTAIN Georgia Adams produced a superb all-round performance to guide Southern Vipers to victory over Western Storm in the Charlotte Edwards Cup on Sunday. The Vipers won by 19 runs at Bristol's Seat Unique Stadium with Adams playing a starring
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Police arrest boy, 15, in connection with motorbike theft
Police in Totton have arrested a 15-year-old Southampton boy on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle. The boy was also arrested on suspicion of driving without a licence, making off without payment and possession of a Class B controlled drug.
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Watch as Audi is destroyed by fire on A31
AN Audi was destroyed in a car fire on the A31 over the weekend. The car was travelling westbound near Ringwood when it burst into flames and pulled over by the side of the road on Saturday evening, June 8. Officials have said more than 10
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Elderly woman has lots of cash stolen from her handbag while shopping
An elderly woman had a large quantity of cash stolen from her bag as she was shopping in Iceland, police have said. Officers want to speak to these two women in connection with the theft, which happened on the afternoon of Monday, May 20 in Fareham
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Hampshire Hawks suffer heavy loss to Somerset in T20 Blast
HAMPSHIRE Hawks suffered a heavy defeat as a Tom Abell and Sean Dickson-inspired Somerset eased to a 63-run win in the Vitality Blast at Taunton. The pair produced a stunning fourth-wicket stand of 144 in 11.2 overs to lead Somerset to a big victory
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Woman taken to hospital and car destroyed in crash
A woman has been taken to hospital after a crash which destroyed a car. Police were called at 9.22pm on Sunday to reports of a collision in Woodmill Lane. READ MORE: Man charged by police investigating rape of woman in city centre park
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Body found in supermarket toilets
A body has been found in toilets at an Asda store. Emergency services were called to Asda in West Quay Road, Poole on Saturday evening at around 8.15pm to reports of a man needing medical attention. One woman who witnessed the incident said
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Eastleigh find out National League dates ahead of new season
IMPORTANT dates for the upcoming 2024/25 National League season have been announced with Eastleigh learning when they will find out their fixtures. The fixture release day will take place on Wednesday, July 10 with Kelvin Davis having a month between
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The Southampton restaurants we miss the most - do you remember them all?
A favourite pastime for many is enjoying a meal and laughter with friends at a cosy restaurant. But nothing lasts forever - and that seems to be especially true when it comes to the lifetime of an eatery. Inquiring within the community on Facebook
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Sholing announce re-signings of Daniel and Byron Mason
SHOLING FC have announced that captain Byron Mason and Daniel Mason have re-signed for the club ahead of the 2024-25 season. The Boatmen have made their first moves ahead of the new Southern League Premier South campaign as they look to build on
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Man charged by police investigating rape of woman in city centre park
Police investigating the alleged rape of a woman in East Park have charged a man. Ozbeg Teymuroglu, 22, of no fixed address, is due to appear before magistrates charged with rape. It comes as police are investigating the reported rape of a
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Businessman dies 11 years after being punched in head as killer is jailed
A man has today been jailed for manslaughter after putting his former boss in a 'vegetative state' in an attack. Arjan Balla, 41, punched Anastassios Delis in a planned confrontation in Southampton just days after he was sacked in November 2006
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Millions issued urgent insurance warning as they are under-protected
Millions of households in the UK have been warned they are underinsured for their contents insurance. This means that in a worst-case scenario of loss or damage, millions will not receive the funds they’d need to repair or replace their possessions
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'Do not eat': Morrisons recalls chicken product as it may contain metal pieces
Morrisons has recalled one of its chicken products because it may contain small pieces of metal. The supermarket has issued a ‘do not eat’ warning to any customers who have purchased its wafer thin cooked chicken because of the risk. The affected
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DWP warning to pensioners as thousands of bank statements checked
Pensioners have been warned the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is checking thousands of their bank statements following a huge rise in fraud. The DWP revealed that there were £520 million in Pension Credit overpayments paid out in the last
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Chocolate bars sold at Tesco recalled as customers issued 'do not eat' warning
Tesco customers have been warned not to eat multiple chocolate bars sold by the supermarket giant as they may be a “possible health risk”. The supermarket is recalling its Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars multipack, and its Tesco Dreamy
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Gary Lineker shares heartfelt message as football legend Alan Hansen hospitalised
Match Of The Day star Gary Lineker has shared a heartfelt message for the legendary pundit and football player Alan Hansen after he was rushed to hospital. The 69-year-old was said to be "seriously ill" in a statement released by Liverpool Football
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How high can a garden fence between neighbours be in the UK?
Garden fences are everywhere in the UK with homeowners using them as a way to mark property lines while providing privacy. However, a number of regulations exist across the UK to control how tall these can be, leaving many in the dark. If you've
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How do I keep foxes out of my garden without harming them?
Foxes are a common point of contention for UK gardeners, with many enjoying their presence and others finding them annoying. Finding ways to safely deter foxes from a property is a common chore for people across the country with several natural
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Body of a man found at nature reserve
The body of a man has been found at a nature reserve. Officers were called at 7.46pm last night after the body of a man was found in the water at Testwood Lakes. His family have been informed. READ MORE: Emergency services descend on Testwood
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Lord Mayor celebrates 50th anniversary of Southampton's talking newspaper
A charity which reads the news for blind and hearing-impaired people has celebrated its 50th anniversary in Southampton. Southampton Area Talking Echo was founded in 1974, with volunteers producing a free audio newspaper, containing a compilation
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Women demand action as investigation into serial flasher continues
Women say they remain worried as a police investigation into a prolific flasher continues five weeks on. Several lone women were targeted in a string of indecent exposure offences in Southampton at the start of May. Police ramped up patrols
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Pre-school marks 60th anniversary as former pupils and staff join celebrations
A pre-school in Fair Oak has celebrated its 60th birthday with staff, children, parents, and grandparents coming together to mark the occasion. Rainbows pre-school was set up by Dorothy Clarke in 1964 and originally held in what is now Acorn Social
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Driver banned from the roads for stopping on pelican crossing
A driver has been banned from the roads after he stopped on a pelican crossing on Bedford Place. Christian-Mihai Pislaru was disqualified from driving for six months after an incident on Bedford Place, Southampton on April 1, 2023. The court
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Police volunteer who gave 1,000 hours of his time recognised in awards
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has acknowledged the value of volunteering for community safety. In her second term, the former 16-year magistrate highlighted Special Sergeant Lewis James, who logged 1,000 hours last year with Southampton's
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Hythe care home pays tribute to D-Day with a 40s themed garden party
A Hythe care home marked 80 years since D-Day with a 1940s-themed garden party. The nostalgic celebration took place at Care UK's Carpathia Grange on Southampton Road, on June 6. Royal pageant master Bruno Peek CVO OBE OPR coordinated the event
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Law firm appoints Legal 500-ranked partner as part of Southampton expansion
A Southampton law firm has appointed a Legal 500-ranked partner after more than a decade at a national law firm. Jake Holmes has joined Shakespeare Martineau from Blake Morgan. Mr Holmes specialises in acquisition, real estate, and development
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Controversial plans for 'car-free' flats near busy city road approved
A car-free flat development in Southampton has been approved by councillors. The proposal for the site near The Avenue attracted almost an equal split of support and opposition during a public consultation. The four-flat scheme for land at
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The new golf centre which allows you to play at some of best courses in the world
Dibden Golf Centre has unveiled a brand-new indoor golf simulator. Aces, a new two-bay simulator, is situated in the golf club’s former club house and took £60,000 to build over two years. The new addition to the golf club is the brainchild
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How every senior Saints loan departure fared during 2023/24 campaign
SEVEN senior players departed Southampton on loan this season to mixed success. Saints were required to offload many high earners following relegation, while Russell Martin cited his desire to build a squad in his image. For some, their temporary
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Tesla driver caught at nearly 70mph in 30 zone
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... VISHAL RAI, 31, of Enmore Road, Ealing pleaded guilty to speeding on School Lane, Chandler's Ford. He was driving a Tesla Model 3 when he was caught at 69mph by manned speeding
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Poignant memorial service overlooking D-Day embarkation point commemorates fallen
A memorial service was held at Lepe Country Park on Sunday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Following a beacon lighting ceremony at the park on Thursday, members of the community paid their respects at the Anchor War Memorial, overlooking
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Couple opens new cat hotel with 'luxury suites' in their garden
A new cat hotel is set to open in Bursledon which will offer five-star accommodation for feline guests while their owners are on holiday. The latest addition to the Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Group, Longcroft Bursledon, will be the 25th hotel to
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Update on plans to replace busy railway bridge with HS2 money
Details on the scheme to replace a key road bridge in Southampton which carries around 27,000 vehicles a day could be unveiled to the public later this year. The outline business case for the A3024 Northam Rail Bridge has received government approval
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Fresh call for new foster carers throughout Hampshire
People in Hampshire are being encouraged to become foster carers. Hampshire County Council's fostering service is launching a campaign on June 10, aiming to raise the number of children in care placed into hospitable homes. The campaign highlights
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Southampton team tackle massive cycle challenge raising £5k
A team from Associated British Ports (ABP) Southampton cycled 100km around the Isle of Wight on June 2, raising £5,000 for ANDYSMANCLUB. The event was organised by the Port Operator's Engineering Team and included 17 participating cyclists.
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Solent University student to represent Team GB this week
Solent University's Zakariya Mahamed has been selected to represent Team GB at the European Athletics Championships in Rome. The five-day event got underway on June 7 and will conclude on June 12, and is one of the final athletics events before
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Who are the 12 Saints links set to feature at EURO 2024?
THE 2024 UEFA European Championship is set to get underway in Germany this week. In total, 12 past and present Southampton players will pull on their national team's shirt in a bid to become European champions. A former Saints boss, Ronald
