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Heavy delays on M27 after multi-vehicle crash
5:46pm Police statement A spokesperson said: "We were called at 3.49pm with reports of a collision involving approximately
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Marwell Zoo announces beloved giraffe has died
A giraffe who lived at Marwell Zoo all her life has died at the age of 19. The zoo’s veterinary team had been treating Makeda for serious dental disease for a number of months but the medication stopped working and the condition could not be left
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Peter Crouch spotted in Southampton as he 'captains' Red Funnel ferry
Peter Crouch delighted festivalgoers as he 'captained' a Red Funnel ferry on its way to the Isle of Wight Festival. The footballing legend is set to kick off the four-day festival with a live recording of his That Peter Crouch Podcast along with
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E-scooter battery sparks fire that ripped through seven homes
An e-scooter has been identified as the most likely cause of a devastating fire that ripped through a row of houses in Gosport last night. Now Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) has issued a new warning about the safe
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Cluedo 2: The Next Chapter review: “A frightfully funny murder mystery”
A unique spin on the world-famous board game, Cluedo 2: The Next Chapter is a frightfully funny murder mystery that was made for the stage. Written by BAFTA Award winners Laurence marks and Maurice Gran and directed by Mark Bell – who oversaw the
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Six Southern Vipers players named in England IT20 squad to face New Zealand
SIX Southern Vipers stars have been called up to England Women’s IT20 squad to face New Zealand. Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Charlie Dean, Freya Kemp, Linsey Smith, and Danni Wyatt have all been named in Jon Lewis' 16-player squad. The opening
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Black smoke over Isle of Wight Festival site in fire
A golf buggy has caught alight at the Isle of Wight Festival, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky over the site. The festival's on-site fire and rescue service is in attendance and it is understood the fire is under control. Revellers
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Fundraiser launched to help families after seven homes damaged in fire
A fundraiser has been launched to help seven families whose homes were damaged when a fire ripped through a street. The blaze started in the bedroom of a three-storey terrace home in Hill Park Road, Gosport, before spreading the roofs of seven
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Two police officers accused of sending racist, homophobic and misogynistic messages
Two police officers have been accused of sending misogynistic, homophobic and racist messages. PC Michael Spake and PC Adam Holloway, both of Hampshire Constabulary, also stand accused of being derogatory about other staff at the force, including
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CCTV released after sunglasses worth £1,000 stolen from Boots store
CCTV footage has been released after four pairs of sunglasses worth £1,000 were stolen from a Boots store. Police are looking for information after the incident at Boots on Lymington High Street on Thursday. The force says four sunglasses
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'Ahead of the curve' - Former Saint Bertrand on decision to retire from football
FORMER Saints defender Ryan Bertrand insisted he will be "forever grateful" following the announcement of his retirement from football. Bertrand, 34, made 240 appearances for Southampton before leaving the club in 2021 at the end of his contract
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Travellers pitch up at sports centre after police action elsewhere
Travellers have pitched up at Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre after police used special powers to clear caravans from another site. The city council is investigating the unauthorised encampment at the sports centre and deciding its next move.
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Staff at Southampton school set to strike amid student behaviour issues
Staff at a Southampton school are set to strike amid a lack of action to manage the behaviour of students. The National Education Union has confirmed today that staff at Oasis Academy in Lord's Hill will take industrial action on June 25 and July
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Person injured after two-car crash on M271 in Southampton
At least one person has been injured in a crash between two cars on the M271 in Southampton. Police were called to the southbound carriageway of the motorway at 5.47pm yesterday evening. The force has since confirmed that minor injuries were
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'Do not approach' - Hunt for 22-year-old man wanted on recall to prison
UPDATE: A 22-year-old man has now been arrested. Police are hunting for a 22-year-old man with links to Southampton who is wanted on recall to prison. A search is underway to find Max Plaister who has connections to Southampton, Fareham, Gosport
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'Massive game' - Hampshire's Howell ahead of derby against Sussex
The ‘El Clasicoast’ derby takes place this Friday as Hampshire take on Sussex in the T20 Vitality Blast at Utilita Bowl. Hampshire have made a solid start to the season and currently sit fifth in the table, despite being frustrated with their last
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Staff at school call off part of strike after progress in negotiation
Staff at a Hampshire private school charging up to £6,000 per pupil have suspended part of their strike action after progress in pay talks. National Education Union (NEU) members at Ballard School in New Milton were due to walk out for five days
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Asda forced to close city centre store
Asda in Southampton city centre has been closed due to flooding. A sign was put in the Western Esplanade store's front door window this morning (June 20) to announce the closure. It said: "We apologise for our temporary closure due to a burst
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E-scooter rider suffers serious injury in taxi collision
An e-scooter rider has suffered a serious ankle injury after a collision with a taxi in Southampton. Between 11am and 11.30am on Friday, June 14, there was a collision between a silver taxi and a Voi e-scooter on the roundabout between Queensway
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How Saints fans have reacted to Premier League fixture schedule
SUPPORTERS have reacted to Southampton's fixture schedule ahead of their return to the Premier League. Russell Martin's charges will get the campaign underway with a trip to Newcastle United before welcoming Nottingham Forest to St Mary's for their
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Pictures show flames ripping through terraced homes
Photos show flames ripping through terraced homes in Gosport. The pictures of the fire in Hill Park Road, Gosport, show how the blaze started in one property at around 9.40pm on Wednesday. Fire crews are present on Thursday morning along with
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Man fined thousands after dumping tyre in layby
A MAN from Southampton has been ordered to pay more than £3,500 after fly-tipping a tyre in Romsey. A covert camera placed at a fly-tipping hotspot caught Justin Conroy, 54, driving into an empty layby on June 23 last year. He was seen removing
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Delays expected as people attend first day of the Isle of Wight Festival - live
12:44pm Zoe (left) and Jade (right) had patiently been waiting for an hour before they moved beyond the ticket office
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'Heart on my sleeve' - Saints forward Wilkinson pens farewell message following exit
FORWARD Katie Wilkinson has sent a farewell message to Southampton FC Women supporters following her departure. The 29 year old will leave Saints Women this summer at the end of her contract, bringing an end to her two-year stint on the South Coast
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Four children flee as fire rips through homes - live updates
10:33am Fire investigators Fire investigators in Hill Park Road, Gosport. (Image: Newsquest)
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Hampshire charity announces expansion to help more people in need
A Hampshire-based charity has announced its expansion to help more people in need who require home services. Age Concern Hampshire is expanding its Help at Home service to elderly people in Locks Heath who are struggling with daily chores due to
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New home for Wickham Festival - in a bid to beat the mud
The Wickham Festival is moving home – but only a few hundred yards. The popular long-running event is switching to a different site for this year’s event from August 1 to 4 headlined by Suzi Quatro, Curtis Stigers and the Levellers. Winchester
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Southampton toolmaker speaks out on general election
I am a 70 year old man on a state pension who has worked all my life in engineering after serving an apprenticeship as a toolmaker. I have no alliance with any political party and have voted for various parties over my lifetime. I have been
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Brand new Millbrook play area transformed from 'sorry state'
A Millbrook play area has been transformed from a 'sorry state' into a vibrant play area for children and families in Southampton. The new park has taken around three years to deliver after funding was secured in back in 2021. Residents in
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Watch Doctor Who season finale live at the cinema in Southampton
Showcase Cinemas, including the Southampton West Quay venue, will be screening this Friday’s Doctor Who finale on the big screen, so fans can sit back, relax and enjoy an unforgettable experience which is guaranteed to leave cinemagoers on the edge
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TeamSport Eastleigh holds charity event, raising thousands
An Eastleigh fundraiser has raised almost £4,000 for charity. The charity event, spearheaded by TeamSport Eastleigh, took place on June 15, benefiting the Samaritans and Simon Says charities. The evening was packed with thrilling karting sessions
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Ian Turner's Saints 1976 FA Cup winner's medal has sold at auction
A winner's medal belonging to one of Southampton FC's 1976 heroes has sold at auction for £15,000. Goalkeeper Ian Turner was a pivotal part of that famous day at Wembley when second tier Saints overcame mighty Manchester United by a goal to nil
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The leisure centre which played a big part in town's life for 40 years
The Fleming Park Leisure Centre played a large part in the lives of many Eastleigh residents for four decades. Established in the 1970s, this facility offered a place for exercise and amusement until it was torn down in 2017. Fleming Park Leisure
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'Fix this road in a state of disrepair' - Letter
Bearing in mind the state of our roads I am surprised that money is found to resurface Grove Road in Lee-on-the-Solent (about 200 yards in length) – which didn’t appear to be in a bad state – yet a similar stretch of uneven, unstable, undulating road
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Owners of former car showroom using site for cruise parking - but need permission
The owners of a former car showroom in Southampton have applied for planning permission to use it for cruise passenger parking. Cruise Azure Parking Limited has submitted a retrospective planning application at the former Church Garage site in
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Pizza store manager named best in the business in the UK
The man in charge of Domino's Pizza on The Avenue in Southampton has been named the chain's top boss. Alex Hughes beat 1300 others to be named Domino's Manager of The Year. He was presented with his award by comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh
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Swanwick firm strives to find future air traffic controllers
The Swanwick-based air traffic service provider NATS is seeking the next generation of air traffic controllers. NATS is launching a nationwide recruitment campaign to identify and train new recruits. This represents a chance to play a significant
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Where you can get the cheapest petrol in Southampton this week
Drivers are facing fuel prices that are “far higher than they should be”, according to the RAC. The motoring group said fuel retailers were using the general election as a distraction to keep profit margins persistently high. Therefore, when
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Resident's hell as overflowing bins lead to maggots, rats and flies
A Lordshill resident has slammed the council for leaving her with a "mountain of rubbish" after her bins were left uncollected for more than seven weeks. Council tenant, Sherry Brett, 68, says that maggots and rats have invaded the garden around
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Residents quiz candidates at hustings event ahead of general election
Voters in Southampton Itchen have had the opportunity to question election candidates ahead of the general election. The six candidates standing in the constituency all attended a hustings event at Oasis Academy Mayfield on Wednesday evening.
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All the cruise ships sailing into Southampton this weekend
Southampton’s port is set to welcome a host of cruise ships this weekend. Twelve impressive vessels will arrive in the city from Friday to Sunday. Four cruise ships are expected to dock on each day. Motorists are urged to plan their journeys
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University fashion courses show support for Pride
Solent University students have been celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with their final projects. During Pride month, Solent University students on various fashion courses have been supporting LGBTQIA+ communities with their projects. Zena Fawzy
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Hard-working staff earn pub top hygiene rating
A pub has been awarded a top hygiene rating. The Crown Inn, in Fareham's West Street, has been handed five out of five. This initiative benchmarks establishments such as clubs, restaurants, pubs, and takeaways against specific criteria concerning
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This is why scores of classic supercars will drive through Hampshire this weekend
Enthusiasts of a retro supercar built in Southampton will take to the roads this weekend to mark the 60th anniversary of the production beginning. Ninety nine Gordon-Keebles were constructed in Eastleigh, and later Sholing, between 1964 and 1967
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M3 speeder clocked at 70mph in BMW ordered to pay almost £2,500
A speeder who was clocked at 70mph on the M3 has been ordered to pay almost £2,500 by the courts. Matthew Brooks was driving a BMW on the M3 at Otterbourne when he was caught at 70mph. A temporary 50mph speed restriction was in place at the
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'Highly ambitious' primary school learns new Ofsted rating
A West End primary school has been praised by Ofsted for having an ‘ambitious’ curriculum. St James CE Primary School was rated Good by the regulator during an inspection on April 30 and May 1. The school on Moorgreen Road was rated by inspectors
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Fascinating story of legendary Southampton pub which went viral
The Frog And Frigate is a legendary pub among many Sotonians, known for its lively atmosphere and live music. A photograph of the boozer posted in the Facebook group Southampton Heritage Photos went viral earlier this week - so we thought we'd
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Craig Revel Horwood to kick off first UK tour at intimate venue near Southampton
Strictly favourite Craig Revel Horwood has announced he is to release his debut solo album in the autumn, ahead of an extensive UK tour in 2025, opening at Thornden Hall in Chandler's Ford. Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing will be released on
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Bid to rescue £100m waterfront housing scheme after work comes to a halt
Moves are being made to appoint a new developer to complete a "key" regeneration project which features more than 500 homes. Work on the £100 million Chapel Riverside scheme north of the Itchen Bridge was halted after Inland Homes went into administration
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Mum of Bournemouth Beach tragedy teen recalls the moment she lost her son
The mother of Joe Abbess has recalled the moment she found out her son had drowned as she raised awareness of water safety during drowning prevention week. Joe, from Southampton, was just 17 when he and Sunnah Khan, 12, from Buckinghamshire, lost
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Mum, doctor and survivor calls for cancer to become election hot topic
A Southampton doctor and mum-of-two, who discovered that she carried a faulty gene which led to a shock breast cancer diagnosis, is calling for the next UK Government to help save more lives. Katrina Cathie, 44, only realised she had the PALB2
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Man with knuckleduster in court after he breached restraining order with email
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... CRAIG GRIFFITHS, 34, of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from a shop after he stole £148.55 worth of items from Sainsbury's in Southampton. He also stole
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Eastleigh woman abseiling down Spinnaker Tower to raise money for NHS charity
AN EASTLEIGH woman will be abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower to raise money for an NHS charity. Arielle Wilkes has raised nearly £1,000 ahead of the challenge on Saturday, June 22. She has been supported by local businesses, including Pick
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'Ugly’ bin store with gaping hole remains unfixed weeks after crash
An ‘ugly’ bin store with a gaping hole remains unfixed two weeks after a crash. A car ploughed into the structure in Hoddinott Road, Eastleigh, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Bricks were left scattered on the ground and the building
