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All the Hampshire residents honoured in King Charles' Birthday Honours list

A total of 22 Hampshire residents have been honoured in this year's King's Birthday Honours list this year. The list of people includes firefighters, coaches and council workers. Here is the full list of people in this year's list: Commanders

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Southampton wildlife campaigner and firefighter among those honoured by King

A Southampton firefighter and a wildlife campaigner are among the list of people recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list this year. Paul Francis, a community development and safeguarding manager at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Rescue

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Police statement as 16-year-old sentenced for Samurai Sword stabbing

Police have said it is "miraculous" that a man stabbed with a samurai sword near Daisy Dip did not die as his attacker is sentenced.  Ben Glasspool suffered a collapsed lung, three severed ribs and a gaping wound to his back when he was attacked

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Boy, 16, named for first time as he is jailed alongside his mum for stabbing

A Southampton teenager who left a man dying on the floor after plunging a samurai sword into his back in front of his mum and brother has been jailed. Mustafa Mokhtar, 16, left Benjamin Glasspool with a gaping wound after attacking him on Laburnum

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'Fairy tale' - Lallana officially re-signs for Saints ahead of Premier League return

MIDFIELDER Adam Lallana has officially re-signed for Saints on a free transfer, following his departure from Brighton. The 36 year old played 25 times for the Seagulls in the Premier League last season, captaining them against Manchester United

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Miles of delays on M3 after incident- summary

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What will the weather be like to watch England in the Euros this weekend?

Thousands in Southampton will be flocking to the beer gardens in the city on Sunday to watch England take on Serbia for the Euros – but will the sun be shining? Taking on Serbia in England’s first game of the Euros, football fans in Southampton

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Man punched repeatedly in the face, chipping his tooth

A man was left with several injuries after being punched in the face multiple times outside a shop, police said. The alleged assault happened outside the Co-op on Sandy Lane in Fair Oak between 9pm and 9.15pm on Tuesday, April 30. Police said

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Did you know that Millbrook used to have its very own beach?

As the summer gets underway and many of us prepare for soggy holidays in the UK, the Echo looks back at when vacationing rarely strayed far from home. In the early 1900s, a larger portion of Hampshire's landscape was comprised of agricultural fields

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Travellers set up camp in Eastleigh park - summary

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EasyJet passenger reveals his ingenious hack to dodge extra baggage charges

A holidaymaker has revealed his ingenious hack which helped him dodge EasyJet’s “ridiculous” excess baggage fines. Dylan Springer says he was boarding his flight home from Kos, Greece, on April 12 when he noticed passengers being slapped with £48

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'Use my experience' - Saints Women confirm huge first signing of summer

SAINTS Women have announced the signing of Rachel Rowe, following her departure from Scottish Women's Premier League side Rangers. The attacking midfielder has signed a pre-contract agreement, subject to international clearance, to become the first

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Boy, 13, arrested after sheds and garden furniture set alight

A teenage boy has been arrested following a spate of fires. Sheds, fencing, and garden furniture were recently set alight in Gosport. A house was damaged by the flames of a blaze as a result.  Police officers investigating the series of

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Travellers leave playing field at Southampton leisure centre

A large group of travellers have left a playing field behind a Southampton leisure centre. At least 15 vehicles including caravans and cars arrived on land behind Chamberlayne Leisure Centre, Weston Lane, yesterday morning. Southampton City

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Southampton death notices and funeral announcements from the Daily Echo

The Daily Echo has published 16 death notices in the last 7 days. Every week, the Daily Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice

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‘Hasn’t vanished’ - Swansea boss expecting Wood transfer interest from Saints

SWANSEA City boss Luke Williams expects Saints to renew transfer interest in defender Nathan Wood. Saints had bid for Wood on a permanent basis last summer before getting deals over the line for Mason Holgate and Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The

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Burnt-out van abandoned on playing field

Police are urging the owner of a burnt-out van in Hythe to get in touch after it was left abandoned on a playing field.  Residents in Hythe took to social media on Monday after finding a truck that had been set ablaze on the Navy Field on Shore

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Drivers warned of delays as three cruise ships dock in Southampton today

Drivers in Southampton are being warned to expect delays in the city centre as three cruise ships have arrived in the port this morning. Intercruises' Anthem of the Sea arrived in Southampton at 5.27am this morning from La Coruna after a trip around

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Chelsea defender Colwill joins local side Sholing as associate director

SOUTHAMPTON lad Levi Colwill has joined Sholing FC as an associate director, providing funding for the club's community projects. The Chelsea and England defender has a strong family connection with Sholing, despite forging his own career as a

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The family run seasonal store with seaside souvenirs up for more awards

It's the family run seasonal store with seaside souvenirs in the summer and festive essentials in the winter.  Milford Cards & Gifts is at the heart of the community in the coastal village of Milford on Sea, but has also raised thousands to help

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Sons of rock supergroup to follow in their father's footsteps at Concorde Club

The sons of two members of Britain's first supergroup, which included Eric Clapton, are to follow in their father's footsteps as they perform at The Concorde Club.  It was nearly 60 years ago that Cream began their star studded, albeit short journey

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Residents live in fear in block of flats where man was murdered

Concerns have been raised over a broken front door to the block of flats where Mark Noke was murdered by a gang 16 months ago. Five would-be robbers burst into the block, on Warburton Road, in a bid to rob a drug dealer who lived on the top floor

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'Unfairly criticised' - Sholing boss Doswell shares 'enormous' praise for Martin

SHOLING FC boss and Saints fan Paul Doswell has credited Russell Martin with giving supporters "memories to last a lifetime". Martin's Saints won promotion back to the Premier League after beating Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley nearly three weeks

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Do you remember when pop legend and Eurovision winner opened Southampton show?

MUD, mud, glorious mud was the order of the day back on July 27, 1974. Some wrestled in it, while others were forced to wade through it to join in the fun on Southampton Common for that year’s Southampton Show. Despite the bad weather, Sotonians

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New update on future of home destroyed in fire

A property gutted by a fire has gone up for auction almost a year on from the blaze. It is believe three children aged between 12 and 16 started the fire at a home on Bitterne Road West on Saturday, June 24, 2023. For just under 12 months,

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Archive photos reveal life inside much-loved 1980s nightclub

These photos look back to a popular club in the 1980s. Chaplin's was short-lived and open only to members, offering luxury facilities aimed at the professional community. Situated at 19 Hanover Court in Southampton, Chaplin's first welcomed

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All of the cruise ships sailing into Southampton this weekend

With the cruise ship season having finally kicked in, the city’s streets are set to fill with passengers. Thousands of passengers will again sail into Southampton this weekend, and no doubt that will cause an increase in congestion. Last weekend

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Young actors dazzle in Shakespearean performance

Talented students from HSDC South Downs took to the stage at the Great Barn in Titchfield, performing Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The second year Acting for Stage & Screen pupils showcased five months of hard work. This is their fifth consecutive

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Community commemorates nature-loving woman with bronze stag statue

A nature-loving woman who spent seven years in a care home has been remembered with a 1.5m bronze stag statue. Hilda Parrett, who died earlier this year, is now honoured at the Brockenhurst-based Woodpeckers home with the statue positioned next

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Man caught with cannabis in Southampton among those sentenced at court

The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... PAUL BURTON, 67, of Romsey Road, Shirley was found guilty of assault by beating in Southampton. He received a 26-week sentence suspended for six months and was ordered to

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Five fabulous ways to spend Father's Day in the Southampton area this weekend

From paddling to the pub to boarding a train, there's so much to do with your doting Dad this Father's Day.  Here's our guide to five fantastic ways to treat Dad to a day out in the New Forest and show him how much you love him... Half price

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Students offered huge discounts to stay in Southampton this summer

Students from across the UK are being offered cheap accommodation in Southampton over the summer. Every Student, which runs the Lucia Foster Welch accommodation block in Royal Crescent Road, is offering students a short-term summer stay in the

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Ultrafast full-fibre broadband available nationwide from Fareham firm

A new broadband provider, BeeBu Telecom Limited, is set to make waves in the UK home broadband market. Fareham-based business, BeeBu is teaming up with leading network providers, aiming to offer ultrafast full-fibre broadband to households across

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Council's e-scooter parking bays 'destroying' corner shop

A Southampton shop owner has slammed the council for placing an e-scooter and cycle parking bay outside his store. Ashish Gajjar says the scheme is causing parking chaos and for his customers to go elsewhere. At the end of May, Southampton

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Watch parties for the Euros to be held on cruises leaving Southampton

Viewing parties for the UEFA European Championships will be held on board four Princess Cruises ships sailing around Europe this summer. The tournament, which will see England hoping to go one better after losing in the final to Italy three years

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Free arts and cultural festival taking place for Refugee Week

Southampton is set to host a free arts and culture festival as part of Refugee Week 2024, from June 17 to 23. The festival will highlight the creative contributions and resilience of refugees and individuals seeking sanctuary. A community parade

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Quadriplegic adventurer pulls off record-breaking sailing challenge

A disabled sailor from Titchfield has completed his ambitious challenge of circumnavigating Britain by boat after four weeks at sea. Arriving back at London's St Katherine’s Dock, Geoff Holt's 1,800-mile journey took in stops at 19 accessible ports

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Community champion named 'local hero of the year' in national poll

A gardener from Fareham has been recognised for his work in the community after being named as the fourth annual SGS Engineering Local Hero Awards winner. Mark Donaghy won 98 per cent of the public vote put forward by the engineering company, claiming

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Sounds of Southampton featured on new charity compilation cassette

An inspiring compilation album featuring songs by artists from Southampton and the Isle of Wight is being released to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.  Get in the Solent is available on limited edition cassette and digital