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Man sought by police in connection with shoplifting incident
A man seen with a trolley full of food is being sought by police in connection with a shoplifting incident. Officers are investigating the theft of approximately £300-£400 worth of goods from Tesco in Dibden. The incident happened shortly after
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Large snake found slithering beneath shed in garden
A large snake was found slithering beneath a shed in a Hampshire garden. The two-metre-long corn snake was found earlier this afternoon. A rescue operation got underway, with teams from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service and the RSPCA
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Police provide update after men seen scrapping with knives and hammers
Police have provided an update as their investigation into a brawl involving knives and hammers continues. Hampshire Police rushed to Cranbury Avenue on March 27 after a group of men were reported to be fighting in the middle of the road with weapons
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Person injured after crash involving motorbike on the Itchen Bridge
A person has been injured after a motorbike crash on the Itchen Bridge in Southampton. Police were called to the bridge at 2.58pm today to reports of a collision involving a motorbike. Emergency services attended and one person was found
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Saints forward Wilkinson set to depart club this summer
SAINTS Women have confirmed that striker Katie Wilkinson will depart the club upon the expiry of her contract. With her deal set to expire this summer, and an offer of re-engagement unable to be agreed, Wilkinson will leave after two seasons on
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Man and woman arrested as part of drugs supply investigation
Two people have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into drugs supply in Southampton. Officers stopped a vehicle of interest in the north of the city before 9.30pm last night. Suspected Class A and B drugs and more than £700 in
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Heatwave to hit Southampton with city set to be as hot as Rome
After an underwhelming start to summer, Southampton could finally be set for a heatwave with temperatures set to match the Italian capital next week. Forecasters are predicting a heatwave across the country next week, with a North African plume
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Saints reportedly willing to pay £6million after enquiring about Ings
A REPORT elsewhere has claimed Saints are willing to pay up to £6million to take former striker Danny Ings from West Ham United. The Winchester-born 31 year old scored 46 goals in 100 appearances for the St Mary's side between 2018 and 2021.
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'Aggressive' poachers 'threatened to stab' man
A Totton river keeper says he was ‘threatened to be stabbed’ after asking illegal fishermen to stop poaching on his river. Hampshire Constabulary is stepping up its approach to dealing with illegal fishing on rivers around Southampton after a rise
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Perraud set to complete permanent transfer to Betis with fee named
SAINTS defender Romain Perraud is set to complete a permanent transfer to Spanish side Real Betis. Perraud, 26, spent the last season on loan at OGC Nice following Southampton's relegation from the Premier League in 2023. The Frenchman will
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Saints legend Lambert set for first evening with supporters in Romsey
SAINTS legend Rickie Lambert is set for an evening in front of supporters in Romsey for the first time since retiring. Lambert scored 117 goals in 235 appearances for the St Mary's side as he helped fire them from League One to the Premier League
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M3 speeder caught at more than double the speed limit twice in one day
An M3 speeder who was clocked at more than double the speed limit twice in one day has been banned from the roads. Anthony Waters was driving a Lexus on the M3 near Winchester when he was clocked at 114 and 113mph on the same day. A 50mph
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The reason why general elections are held on Thursdays in the UK
Prime Minster Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK’s next general election will take place on Thursday, July 4. The upcoming election will see Brits head to the polling station as they decide the future of the UK. The election will mark the
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Residents grill candidates at first General Election hustings
VOTERS in the Romsey and Southampton North constituency were able to grill the General Election candidates at a hustings. The event, which all six candidates attended, was organised by Christ Church Southampton and held at the Burgess Road Library
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'Predatory' man, 41, jailed for trying to send perverted messages to young girls
A Southampton man has been jailed after he was caught sending sexual communications to an undercover police officer, who he believed was a child. Christopher Jay Swaine, 41, of Foundry Lane, appeared at Southampton Crown Court last week where he
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Police close Swanwick bridge and two suffer injuries after three vehicles crash
Police in Swanwick closed a bridge after two people suffered injuries due to a three vehicle crash. Officers in the Fareham area closed the bridge on Bridge Road in Swanwick late on Monday evening for around two hours. The force closed the
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Eastleigh duo sign new deals to remain with club
EASTLEIGH have announced new Spitfires contracts for defender Corey Panter and goalkeeper Tommy Scott. The deals will see the duo stay in SO50 for the upcoming 2024/25 campaign as they begin their new era under Kelvin Davis. Panter has made
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Sir Ed Davey plays with a frisbee on visit to Hampshire
The Liberal Democrat leader made his second visit to Hampshire of the general election campaign on Tuesday. Sir Ed Davey pulled blocks representing Winchester and Eastleigh from the blue wall in a game of Jenga during his visit to Fair Oak.
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Saints set to be final Goodison Park opponents before Everton move stadium
SAINTS will be Everton's final competitive opponents at Goodison Park before the Merseyside club move to a new stadium. The 2024/25 Premier League campaign marks the final season of Everton being housed at the historic Stanley Park ground.
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Saints learn 2024/25 Premier League fixtures with long opening day trip
SAINTS have learned their full fixture schedule for the new season and they are set to visit Newcastle United on the opening day. The newly promoted side already knew the 2024/25 Premier League campaign gets under way over the weekend of Saturday
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Did we take your picture at Power in the Park 2004?
Music fans got to see boy band Blue, Jamelia, McFly, Girls Aloud, Javine Hylton, Mark Owen, Natasha Bedingfield, PHIXX and more - all for free! Power in the Park 2004 was a free pop concert organised by Power FM and held on Southampton Common on
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Security guards ‘spat at and abused’ at Jobcentre demand pay rise
Security guards who have been spat at and abused in a jobcentre are demanding to be paid more than minimum wage. Around 14 people joined the picket line outside Southampton Jobcentre as the row over pay continued. The guards – employed by G4S
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Put your questions to election candidates at two public events in Southampton
Residents will have the chance to put their questions to candidates seeking election in the two main Southampton constituencies. Hustings events have been organised in the coming weeks for the Southampton Itchen and Southampton Test contests.
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Southampton hospital the first in the UK to do life changing surgery with robots
A Southampton hospital has become the first in the UK to implant a lifechanging device using robotic surgery. Southampton General Hospital, part of University Hospital Southampton (UHS) NHS trust, recently implanted a device to treat patients with
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College opens memorial herb garden for trainee chef who drowned
A memorial garden has been opened in memory of teenager Joe Abbess, who drowned after going swimming at Bournemouth beach. City College Southampton raised thousands with a five-course charity dinner, with the menu designed by catering student Joe
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Man, 36, dies at homeless shelter, inquest is told
An inquest has opened into the death of a Southampton man found unresponsive at a homeless shelter. Jason Nicholas Portsmouth, 36, of Southampton Street, was found deceased on February 25. An inquest into his death was opened at Winchester
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Big breasts sweat less, Southampton university study finds
Big breasts sweat less, a recent study by the University of Southampton has found. The research assessed 22 women of varying ages and breast sizes and identified a correlation between breast size and sweat production during exercise. These
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Southampton maritime businesses shine bright in national awards
Southampton's maritime industry had much to celebrate at the Maritime UK Awards. NASH Maritime, based in the city, bagged the small and medium-sized enterprise of the year award at a recent ceremony in Belfast. Meanwhile, Warsash Maritime School-trained
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Man stole from squatters after breaking into derelict Blockbusters store
A man broke into a closed down shop and stole items including a computer, an iPhone and a designer suitcase from his friends who were squatting there. James McKinnon's friends, who were living in the derelict Blockbusters stores in Portswood Road
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Incomplete tower block may finally be finished as major update revealed
A potential buyer has been found for an incomplete development in Southampton which has sat empty since last year. Estate agent Savills says it has found a potential purchaser for the part-built Southern House block of flats at the Meridian Waterside
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Hundreds sign petition as £1.7m road plan branded 'crazy waste of money'
More than 300 people have signed a petition opposing plans to reopen a junction in the centre of Totton. Hampshire County Council wants to create a new bus-only route by removing a section of pavement that separates Commercial Road from the northern
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The candidates standing to be MP in the New Forest at the general election
The names of the people seeking to become MP in the two New Forest constituencies have been announced. Rishi Sunak’s decision to call a general election for Thursday, July 4, has seen a campaign kick off all over the country. The New Forest
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Bluestar bus drivers named the best on the south coast
Two local Bluestar drivers won a top award for their exceptional driving skills along the south coast. The drivers, Grzegorz Dziob and Hannah Green, competed against colleagues from Bluestar and Unilink and other top drivers from Southern Vectis
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SO14 Active unveils diverse sport sessions for community
Saints Foundation has rebranded its community initiative, Active Through Football, as SO14 Active, to better reflect the diversity of activities and audiences it serves in central Southampton. The program organises recreational sports sessions,
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RSPCA seeks support from Hampshire residents for animal welfare movement
The RSPCA, celebrating its 200th birthday, has requested Hampshire residents join a million-strong movement for animals' welfare. In its birthday week last year, across the 12-18 June, the charity received an unbelievable 31,947 calls to its emergency
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This is how Houndwell Park in Southampton got its name
How did Houndwell Park get its name? The answer to that question isn’t as simple as one would think - there are two conflicting trains of thought. Some believe the name of Houndwell Park comes from a stream that once ran near the area. Hunters
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Demolition crews continue work on Southampton site ahead of new use
Demolition work continues on the Leisure World site as it prepares to be used as a car park for cruise passengers. The demolition of the once popular and busy Leisure World site in Southampton is now in full swing with crews tearing out large portions
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Road works near busy roundabout after month-long resurfacing
Roadworks are coming near a busy roundabout in Fareham which has just been affected by a month of road resurfacings. Quay Road roundabout is a large and frequently used stretch of road near to Fareham Shopping Centre, that was recently resurfaced
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BMW driver caught speeding at over 100mph on M27
A BMW driver was clocked at over 100mph whilst driving towards Southampton. Jack Froud, 27, was caught speeding at 107mph on the westbound side of the M27 near Fareham. The speed limit at the time of the incident was 70mph. READ MORE: Audi
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Man who stole more than £180 worth of alcohol among those at court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... CALLAN BELL, 21, of Poppy Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to driving without a licence on High Road, Southampton. He was caught driving a Lexmoto Titan. Bell was disqualified
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McDonald's plans return to town centre in move that could create 120 jobs
McDonald's has unveiled plans to return to Gosport town centre in a move that would create up to 120 jobs. The fast food giant has submitted an application to turn the former Burton menswear store at 111-112 High Street into a 48-seat restaurant
