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Emergency services respond to crash in Lyndhurst

Emergency services have responded to a crash in Lyndhurst this evening. The one-way system – including Romsey Road, the High Street and Gosport Lane – was closed whilst the emergency services dealt with the incident. In a statement on social

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Academy defender signs for Torquay United following Saints departure

YOUNG full-back Matt Carson has joined Torquay United on a free transfer following his departure from Southampton's Academy. Carson, 20, has joined former Southampton man Paul Wotton's side on a one-year contract ahead of the 2024/25 National League

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Some of the best photos as Isle of Wight Festival gets underway

What better start could you want for a festival than the sun coming up, the sky being a brilliant blue and a ferry ride to the island. Thousands would agree as Thursday morning saw a steady stream of festival goers making the short trip across

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Delays expected after crash on the M27 - live

6:18pm A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "We were called at 4.10pm today to a report of a two car road traffic

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Supermarket car park closed as police respond

A car park was forced to close after a car ploughed into a trolley bay. Police officers were called to Asda in West End shortly after 1pm today following reports of a crash. The collision involved only one vehicle, which crashed into the bay

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Rare 20p dubbed "the holy grail of coin collecting" sells for £70

From checking the back of the sofa to asking for extra change at the till, you could make a profit if you have this 20p coin which features an error. The rare undated 20p coin has been dubbed "the holy grail of change collecting" by The Britannia

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Ex-Saints defender links up with former coach in English football return

EX-SAINTS defender Yan Valery has returned to English football, reuniting with former Southampton assistant Danny Rohl at Sheffield Wednesday. The Tunisian international has joined the Championship outfit for an undisclosed fee from French side

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Bomb squad find 'training device' after railway shut down

A bomb scare caused disruption to rail services in Hampshire on Friday - but the bomb squad found the cause of concern to be a training device. No trains were running between Botley and Fareham for over an hour following the discovery. All

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Woman dies at Isle of Wight Festival campsite

A festivalgoer in her 40s has died at Isle of Wight Festival 2024, police have confirmed. The death is not being treated as suspicious, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said. Officers were alerted to the campsite at 10.51am yesterday

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Saints reportedly interested in signing Fulham attacker on free transfer

SAINTS are reportedly interested in signing Fulham's Bobby De Cordova-Reid on a free transfer. The Jamaican international remains in talks with Fulham over a new contract, with his current deal set to expire this summer. Versatile attacker

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Martin appointed Southampton manager on this day in 2023

WHEN Russell Martin was appointed Southampton manager on this day in 2023 he declared that he would take the club back to the Premier League. "My aim is to get this club back where it belongs - in the top flight of English football," he promised

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Arrest made after cash and drugs found in Millbrook house raid

A man has been arrested after drugs and more than £1200 in cash were found following a police raid. Officers investigating drug supply raided a house in the Millbrook area on Tuesday. Once inside, searches were carried out and suspected class

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Morrisons shop closed until 'further notice' after another ram raid

A Morrisons store is closed again after another ram raid. The Morrisons Daily store in The Cornmarket, Romsey, has been damaged after an attempted break-in. On Friday morning, June 21, a staff member wrote in a public Facebook group: "Due to

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Young boy seen running ‘into moving traffic’ on busy road

A young boy was seen running ‘into moving traffic’ on a busy road. The youngster was spotted in Portswood Road shortly before 6pm on Thursday. Police were called to the scene by concerned onlookers. A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary

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'The right time' - Morris departs Saints to pursue 'next step' of career

ENGLAND youth international Ella Morris will depart Southampton FC Women this summer to take the next step in her career, the club have confirmed. With her current deal set to expire, and an offer of re-engagement unable to be agreed, Morris will

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Car gutted by fire in middle of park

A car has been dumped near a Southampton park after a fire in the early hours of this morning. Crews from Redbridge were called shortly after 3am today to reports that a car was on fire in a field near Cherwell Crescent. Firefighters rushed

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Railway lines reopen after wartime bomb scare

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Southern Vipers 'super excited' at prospect of third Charlotte Edwards Cup title

SOUTHERN Vipers will be looking to make it three consecutive Charlotte Edwards Cup titles at finals day on Saturday. The Utilita Bowl side will be one of the four teams competing at the County Ground in Derby hoping to take home the first silverware

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Hampshire Hawks beaten by eight wickets at Essex in Vitality Blast

HEAD coach Adi Birell insisted Hampshire Hawks "weren’t close" to their "best" after they lost by eight wickets against Essex on Thursday evening. Dean Elgar showed off all his variations with his third fifty of the Vitality Blast to give Essex

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Traffic warning issued with cruise passengers and festival goers in city

A traffic warning has been issued for Southampton as cruise passengers and festival goers travel to the city. Passengers sailing in and out of the city are expected to fill the city today, with four cruise ships docked, along with those heading

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Shoppers warned of ‘angry seagull’ terrorising supermarket car park

Shoppers were warned of an angry seagull terrorising a supermarket car park. The seething seagull caused disruption at Sainsbury’s on Thursday when its nest fell onto the top floor of the car park - causing it to be blocked off by staff. People

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Mystery surrounds why maid dumped baby in a Hampshire river

Mystery surrounds the case of a teenage mother who dumped her infant daughter in a Hampshire river. It was, as the judge observed, an extraordinary case. Though regarded as a natural, affectionate mother, Eliza Froud dumped her infant daughter

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Everything we know after fire rips through several homes

Seven homes have been caught in a blaze that has torn through a residential street in Gosport, causing families to flee. Crews from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service rushed to to Hill Park Road at around 9.40pm last night after a blaze broke out

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Police make startling discovery on seized mobile phone

Police have made a startling discovery - seizing a mobile phone which they said had a video of a burglary being carried out. Officers investigating a string of burglaries in the Southampton and Eastleigh areas took the mobile and discovered the

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Festivals and tonnes of family fun - five things to do this weekend

From festivals to forces, it's a bumper weekend of family fun in and around Southampton this weekend. Here's our top tips of five things to do to keep you all entertained this Saturday and Sunday (June 22 and 23). Isle of Wight Festival...

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School staff to strike over fears about their safety - and new principal takes over

A Southampton school has a new principal - and days of staff strikes have been announced over safety fears. The National Education Union confirmed yesterday that staff at Oasis Academy Lord's Hill are set to take industrial action on June 25 and

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Schoolboy who beat rare cancer to mark birthday by running in Race for Life

A schoolboy who beat a rare blood cancer is celebrating his birthday by taking part in Race for Life. Jasper Johnson will mark turning nine on Saturday by getting stuck in the mud. The youngster from Colden Common will tackle the Pretty Muddy

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Controversial 20mph speed limits won't be scrapped any time soon: this is why

Plans to scrap a 20mph speed limit will not happen imminently, the council has confirmed. Two roads – Hill Lane and Shirley High Street - will return to a 30mph speed limit following outcry from residents. The decision was made by the Labour

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Revel Puck Circus returns with 'electrifying' new show

A circus has brought its first new production in three years to Gosport. The Revel Puck Circus is bringing the The Nose Dive Assembly to Fort Brockhurst from Wednesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 7. Premiered in May at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

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Utilita Bowl's first step to becoming world's greenest cricket venue

Utilita Bowl has begun the installation of more than 1,000 solar panels, marking its first significant stride towards becoming the world's greenest cricket ground. This industry-leading initiative, in partnership with Utilita Energy, means the

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Inside the Saints Foundation's Refugee Football sessions

ON Monday, the Daily Echo were invited to attend one of the Saints Foundation's Football for Refugees sessions. Under the scorching summer sun around 25 men from various backgrounds gathered at Hoglands Park to take part in the two-hour session

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Latest Saints transfer rumours include Philogene and Brazilian full-back

WITH the transfer window now officially open Saints continue to be linked with a number of players ahead of their Premier League return. Southampton have already announced academy graduate Adam Lallana's return and the pre-contract deal which will

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Cancer charity rides towards £50k target with cycling challenge

Hampshire's PLANETS Cancer Charity has raised more than £30k to fund its upcoming 100-mile cycling challenge on June 22. The ‘Dawn to Dusk’ event, featuring 54 participants, has nearly reached two-thirds of its £50k target. The fundraising

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Shoplifter who stole chocolate, meat and energy drinks must pay £1,000

A Southampton shoplifter who stole chocolate, meat and energy drinks has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 in compensation.  Andrew Thomson pleaded guilty to 14 counts of theft from a shop after incidents between December 31, 2023 and May 8

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Publican welcomes back Bedford Place festival as celebration of independents

The Bedford Place Summer Festival is set to return on Sunday (June 23), shining a light on independent businesses and offering a wealth of entertainment and artisanal delights.  John Cooney, who in 2016 loved his local so much he bought it, is

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Meet the stylist and entrepreneur on a mission to help ‘stuck in a rut’ mums

A UK wide team of personal stylists led by a Southampton entrepreneur are on a mission to boost the confidence of ‘stuck in a rut’ mums. Your Stylist by Jennifer Jones Styling is offering events to empower mums with colour confidence through exclusive

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'Hard-working' construction worker found dead in Southampton park

Tributes have been paid to a ‘hard-working’ father-of-six who died in a Southampton park. An inquest heard how Jonathan Callender's body was found at the basketball court in Mansel Park, Millbrook, by a man walking his dog. The police and fire

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Family's fear for Southampton 'sugar mummy' getting married after holiday fling

A family is concerned for a Southampton "sugar mummy" due to get married to a man she met on a holiday fling in the Dominican Republic. Charlotte, 34, met her husband-to-be Johan, 21, at a hotel resort in the Caribbean country. Appearing on

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Man who died in stolen car that crashed with lorry is named

A man who died in a stolen car which crashed into a lorry on a major road in Totton has been named by the coroner. George Hughes, of Meyrick Close, Bransgore, died in the early hours of June 13. At 3.16am, police officers rushed to the scene

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A Fareham dog has been looking for an owner for two years - could he be yours?

A Fareham dog has been on the hunt for a loving family for almost two years – could you give him the love the deserves? Five-year-old mastiff, Moose, at the Stubbington Ark Animal Rescue Centre in Fareham, will have been searching for his forever

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Infant school teacher is in the running to be named the best in the UK

A teacher has been named among the top of her class for her ability to bring the classroom to life and create interactive experiences. Mrs Thompson, who teaches at North Baddesley Infant School, was nominated for Collection Pot’s Teacher of The

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College rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted for international student offering

A New Forest college's offering to international students has been graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.  Brockenhurst College received the new rating following a three-day visit in February 2024.  The report stated that it provides "highly effective