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Traffic building due to crash on M27 - live updates
6:44pm Delays have been building as a result. 6:44pm
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Madness to perform at Southampton Summer Sessions tonight
Excitement is building as the band Madness is set to take to the stage in Southampton as part of a brand-new summer festival. Guildhall Square is set to fill up today - as it did last night as music legend Sir Tom Jones performed his biggest hits
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Itchen Bridge closed due to serious incident - live updates
6:50pm The road has now reopened to traffic (Image: Jose Ramos, Newsquest)
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International round-up: Saints contingent start EURO 2024 with defeats
SAINTS defender Jan Bednarek got his EURO 2024 campaign with Poland underway with a late 2-1 defeat against the Netherlands. Poland took an unlikely lead when Adam Buksa headed in against the run of play before Cody Gakpo levelled, despite Bednarek's
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Large police response for 'water bottle theft' at popular tourist attraction
A man was arrested, and later de-arrested, after he allegedly stole a water bottle at a popular attraction. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were called to Alum Bay New Road at The Needles Landmark Attraction yesterday afternoon (Saturday
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Hampshire Hawks’ Vitality Blast clash with Middlesex abandoned due to rain
JAMES Fuller took two for 11 in vain as rain caused Hampshire Hawks’ Vitality Blast clash with Middlesex to be abandoned. Fast bowler Fuller was miserly in his bowling, with John Turner also picking up two wickets as Hawks appeared on course to
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Scaffolding 'collapses' after bus crashes into it
A busy town centre road has been closed after a bus crashed into scaffolding. Quay Street is still shut more than 24 hours after the crash, which happened just before 11.50am yesterday. The road was closed between West Street and Quay Street
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Food and drink festival fills Eastleigh park
Eastleigh was awash with food stalls as a brand-new food and drink festival delighted residents. The Feastleigh food and drink fiesta offered a range of food and drinks to cater to everyone's tastes. Stalls filled up Leigh Road Recreation Ground
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This is why Thomas Lewis Way was shut early yesterday morning
A main road in Southampton was closed on Friday night and in the early hours of Saturday morning due to a crash. Police were first contacted about the crash on Thomas Lewis Way at 10.54pm on Friday, June 14. It reportedly involved two cars,
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Accountant used her company's money on holiday in £20k fraud spree
An accountant has been jailed for using her company's money on holiday as part of a £20,000 fraud spree. Lynsay Railton, 45, of Boyatt Crescent, was working at Fairpay Construction Ltd when she conned the business out of almost £20,000. READ
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Eastleigh mum pens guide to help parents of autistic children
An Eastleigh mum, who felt let down by doctors when her son displayed signs of autism, has written a book to assist other parents. Taiba Bajar's book, Unlock Autism, records her personal experience alongside the results of her two-year investigation
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Tense crime thriller which sees hand found in the New Forest set for publication
A tense thriller which begins with a hand being found in the New Forest will be published next month. Gallows Wood is the first in a new crime book series by Louisa Scarr featuring Hampshire police dog handler PC Lucy Halliday and her inquisitive
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The cosy cafe bar home to the UK's first combined craft brewery and coffee roastery
Dubbed Southampton's front room, it's the cosy cafe bar brewing its own beer and coffee. Ascapart Beer & Coffee, based in a stunning former bank building at Mettricks Portswood and part of the Mettricks family, is the UK's first combined craft
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Cemetery access to be restricted as restoration works begin
A cremation garden at a Gosport cemetery is set to be restored. Work at Anns Hill Cemetery will soon start to improve the cremation garden for those visiting to remember loved ones. The current grass surface of the cremation garden is uneven
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Vape shop owner slams illegal trade as online searches soar
The owner of a vape shop has slammed the illegal trade as online searches soar. Illegal vapes are being sought in their thousands across the UK as people use the internet to get their hands on the electronic cigarettes. Southampton has an average
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Eastleigh's brand new car show Motofest gets off to a flying start
Thousands have turned up for a ‘good day out’ at the inaugural Motofest in Eastleigh. Families enjoyed seeing a range of supercars, motorbikes as well as classic vehicles on display at the motor show, organised by Silverlake Automotive Recycling
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Inside the £550k Southampton home which features a swimming pool and log cabin
A "beautifully presented" home which has features including a swimming pool and log cabin is on the market in Southampton for a cost of £550,000. Located on Church Road in Woolston it is said to have a "good-sized rear garden", three double bedrooms
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Spacey-Cale on Saints fighting off WSL interest in their key players
SAINTS director of women's football Marieanne Spacey-Cale has outlined why she believes offering players regular football can be key to fighting off potential WSL interest in their key players. Spacey-Cale, who has transitioned away from her coaching
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Shopping centre says its paw-some fundraiser a big success
Whiteley Shopping Centre's recent dog event collected over £780 for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Hundreds of dogs participated in agility trials and contests, with the most popular contests including 'Waggiest Tail,' 'Loveliest Lady
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Nature reserve by school gets a new lease of life due
Harefield Primary School’s Wild Grounds, once plagued by anti-social behaviour, witnessed a clean-up effort by dedicated families and staff on June 8. The nature reserve, situated across the road from the school, had unfortunately fallen into a
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Lallana confident Saints can have a 'great season' upon their Premier League return
MIDFIELDER Adam Lallana has "full confidence" that Saints can have a "great season" upon their return to the Premier League. Lallana, 36, has returned to Southampton on a one-year deal after leaving Brighton, adding experience to Martin's squad
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'Very proud' - Tadic makes Saints admission ahead of facing England at EURO 2024
SERBIA captain Dusan Tadic admitted he is "very proud" of his time at Southampton ahead of facing England this evening. Tadic, 35, made 162 appearances for Saints between 2014 and 2018, helping them finish 7th during the 2014/14 Premier League
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Iraqi doctor overcomes language barriers to work in critical care unit
An NHS doctor from Iraq has overcome language constraints to work in a critical care unit in Southampton. Northern Iraq native, Dr Daban Abdulla, overcame language constraints and is now an essential part of Southampton Hospital's critical care
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Fire up your grill game with expert advice from local butcher
Summer is rapidly approaching and Meon Valley's Westlands Farm Shop, based in Shedfield near Southampton, is offering helpful advice for backyard chefs. With 90 per cent of British households reportedly owning a barbecue, the importance of grilling
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Police Commissioner to shape new plan with public opinions
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has launched a public consultation to shape her future Police and Crime Plan. Following re-election in May, Jones aims to gather public opinions to inform her partnership with the Chief Constable over
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Financial services firm branch opens in Southampton
Independent financial services firm, Cherry Godfrey, has opened its doors in Southampton's High Street. The firm, specialising in personalised finance, insurance, and mortgage products, has previously served customers in Guernsey, Jersey, and the
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New big screen installed by bus stop in Woolston
A new big screen displaying bus departure times has been installed by a busy bus stop in Woolston. Officially known as a totem, the installation comes as part of works to the Woolston Travel Hub project, connecting the Woolston and Itchen Active
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Family discover huge seahorse while crab fishing
A normal family outing took a surprising turn when a five-year-old caught a seahorse while crab fishing. On Tuesday, June 11, dad Nathan Falla took his two children – Theo, five, and Finley, seven months – and his partner Rachel to Manor Farm to
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TV presenter Dan Snow wades in on River Itchen sewage stench
Television presenter, Dan Snow has claimed rivers are running with sewage after responding to a message on social media, highlighting the smell of sewage in the River Itchen. The historian was responding to a post on X – formerly known as Twitter
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Police up patrols and domestic violence support during Euro 2024 matches
Police will be stepping up patrols and domestic violence support to coincide with England match days during Euro 2024. With England kicking off their Euro 2024 campaign in Germany this afternoon, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary are asking
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Sir Tom Jones opens brand new festival Southampton Summer Sessions
Music legend Sir Tom Jones opened Southampton's newest festival in spectacular style last night. Thousands of music lovers descended on Guildhall Square to see the first night of the inaugural Southampton Summer Sessions. The forecast rain
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World-famous seals and sealions amazed crowds at Southampton theatre
A group of slippery individuals captivated audiences in Southampton with their remarkable skills, prompting spectators to eagerly purchase tickets to witness their performances for just one shilling (5p) each. In the bustling town of Southampton
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Teachers to walk out at school for five days of strikes
Staff at a Hampshire private school charging up to £6,000 per pupil will be striking over pay later this month. National Education Union (NEU) members at Ballard School in New Milton will be walking out for five days. In what is the first
