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Lane restrictions in place as crash causes delays on the M271
12:33pm Police have confirmed that the cause of the closure was a broken down vehicle.
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American rock legend spotted enjoying a curry in Southampton
He's a legendary rocker who just can't resist a good curry. On the weekend Green Day brought the curtain down on a memorable Isle of Wight Festival, their drummer was spotted dining at a renowned Southampton eatery. Tré Cool tried out some
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St Mary's Stadium is getting new fan zones as plans approved
Plans to provide new fan zones and big screens around Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium have been given the green light by the city council. The Premier League club’s proposals feature a large marquee with screens and a stage behind the Northam Stand
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School in Southampton to close tomorrow amid strikes
A Southampton school is set to close tomorrow as staff go out on strike. Oasis Academy Lord's Hill will close its doors tomorrow morning as the first day of industrial action gets underway. A picket line will be held outside the school between
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Site of former Italian restaurant where drugs were found faces licence review
The licence of an Italian restaurant where suspected Class A drugs were found is set to be reviewed this week. Councillors at Southampton City Council will review the premises licence for what used to be Puccini's in Shirley Road, Southampton
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Saints issue statement as Perraud completes permanent transfer exit
SAINTS have confirmed the permanent transfer of Romain Perraud to Real Betis after he was pictured at Seville airport. As confirmed by the Daily Echo last week, the 26 year old Frenchman has joined Spanish La Liga side Real Betis in a deal worth
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Police dog unit spotted at Asda store in Southampton
Police officers and a dog unit have been spotted at an Asda petrol garage in Southampton. Residents in Hedge End and Botley spotted officers with a dog unit at the Asda petrol garage on Grange Road. Hampshire Police said that a 21-year-old
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Southampton set to be hotter than Ibiza this week - full forecast
With Southampton finally basking in some summer sunshine, temperatures in the city are set to be hotter than Ibiza this week. The Met Office is forecasting highs of 27 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, surpassing that of the Spanish holiday destination
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Major Southampton road to be hit with two sets of road works this week
A busy main road in Southampton is set to be hit with road works twice in one week. The busy A33, West Quay Road, is set to be hit with road works tomorrow (Tuesday, June 25) near to where the road meets Mountbatten Way. One lane is set to
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Princess Anne cancels royal engagements to Hampshire this week
Princess Anne has cancelled two royal engagements in Hampshire this week after being admitted to hospital for minor injuries. The Princess Royal suffered minor injuries and a concussion when it is believed she was kicked by a horse. Anne, a
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Eight bottles of champagne stolen from Waitrose supermarket
Eight bottles of champagne have been stolen from a Waitrose store - a day after a similar incident of alcohol theft at the store. Police would like to speak to the man pictured in connection with a theft that saw eight bottles of champagne and
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Delays on 'extremely busy' Red Funnel ferries - this is why
Isle of Wight ferries will be "extremely busy" today and a revised timetable is in force, Red Funnel has confirmed. The ferry company has apologised, adding that departures will leave an hour later than scheduled due to the Red Kestrel freight
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How much is a speeding ticket in the UK and how many points will I get?
Drivers who are caught speeding in the UK will have to pay a minimum of £100, though fines increase to up to £2,500. The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three points on your driving licence. But how you are dealt with after
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Princess Anne taken to hospital after sustaining 'minor injuries'
Princess Anne has been taken to hospital after sustaining minor injuries. It comes just days before she was due to visit Hampshire this week. The Princess Royal also sustained a concussion in an incident at the Gatcombe Park estate on Sunday
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Meet the two election candidates vowing to 'banish wokeness' and 'stop abortion'
AN Army veteran, who served in the Parachute Regiment, is vying for votes in the Romsey and Southampton North constituency for Reform UK - and says he wants to banish ‘wokeness’. Paul Barrett is one of six candidates contesting the General Election
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Council warning for drivers with waterfront delays expected
Delays are expected in Southampton today following the conclusion of the Isle of Wight Festival. The four-day music festival wrapped up with headliners Green Day on Sunday night, with festival goers expected to make their way back to the mainland
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Royal Victoria Country Park cordoned off by police - this is why
Police cordoned off a country park in the early hours of this morning due to an alleged assault. Cones were placed at the entrance to Royal Victoria Country Park with a car and officer stationed nearby as the force investigated the report of an
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South Western Railway issues update following travel chaos
South Western Railway (SWR) has issued an update following travel disruption yesterday that saw trains delayed and cancelled following a signalling problem between Brockenhurst and Eastleigh. Described by disgruntled passengers as “carnage” and
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Nile Rodgers & Chic and Sophie Ellis-Bextor wow crowds in Southampton
Nile Rodgers and Chic wowed fans in Southampton as the band were the latest big name to perform in Guildhall Square as part of June’s Summer Sessions. Arriving in Southampton on the latest leg of the band’s European tour – which has already seen
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'The best weekend': our review of the Isle of Wight Festival 2024
As the final two days of the Isle of Wight Festival draw to a close and people start to make their way home, I spent some time reflecting on what has been a hectic few days. One of the biggest factors that sets the tone for any UK festival is the
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Adams saga likely to reach conclusion soon with decision made after EURO exit
SAINTS are likely to get a conclusion to the Che Adams saga soon following Scotland's exit from the European Championship in Germany. Adams, former Saints teammate Stuart Armstrong and the rest of the Tartan Army's side were knocked out after a
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Bookies bill Saints as most fancied promoted team in 2024/25 Premier League
SAINTS have been billed by the bookies as the most fancied of the three promoted teams ahead of the 2024/25 season. Russell Martin's side won promotion back to the Premier League via the playoffs after just one season in the Championship. Leicester
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Girl, 13, suffers serious injuries in motorbike crash as man arrested
A Southampton man has been arrested following a motorbike crash last night which resulted in a 13-year-old girl being taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police were called to reports of an incident shortly after 5.45pm yesterday evening –
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Southampton General Hospital has repeatedly breached this important rule
The use of mixed-sex wards at a Southampton hospital has soared – despite it being banned. University Hospital Southampton (UHS) has repeatedly broken the government’s strict rule this year alone. Official figures from NHS England revealed
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Young Carers Festival at Fairthorne Manor in 2004 - were you there?
Nearly 1,500 young carers took a break 20 years ago when Fairthorne Manor in Curdridge played host to the world’s biggest festival of young carers. The youngsters, who spent much of their time looking after disabled or seriously ill family members
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Five speeders caught on the M27 and M3 sentenced at court
The following speeders have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court... PETER JAMES CARR, 53, of Brackley Way, Totton pleaded guilty to speeding on the M27 near junction two for Ower. he was driving a Volkswagen when he was clocked at 81mph by
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Experts push for rooftop solar revolution at Hampshire conference
The inaugural Rooftop Solar Conference 2024 shed light on how solar energy could revolutionise Hampshire's future. The Centre for the South organised the conference on June 14 where Alan Whitehead, former MP for Southampton Test and former Shadow
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Reform candidate says account was 'hacked' after criticism over social media posts
The Reform UK candidate for Southampton Test has claimed his X account was hacked after being criticised over “abhorrent” social media posts. John Edwards has been criticised by a fellow general election candidate regarding the post. A post
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Retro car owners mark 60 years since the supercar's production in Southampton
The owners of sixteen rare retro supercars built in Southampton have returned to the city with their pride and joy to mark the 60th anniversary of production beginning. Just 99 Gordon-Keebles were constructed in Eastleigh, and later Sholing, between
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Saints starlet Davis eyeing first senior loan - after dad Kelvin said no!
SAINTS defender Sonnie Davis admitted he cheekily asked father Kelvin if he could sign him on loan - but was told no! Former Saints goalkeeper and coach Kelvin Davis signed a three-year deal as Eastleigh boss this summer following a successful
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'Best kept secret in Hamble' supporting disabled people to explore the sea
A Hamble charity that gives boat rides to disable people has embarked on a mission to raise its profile by hosting a fun day of boat rides, classic cars and sea shanty songs. Wetwheels Hamble aims to build disabled people’s confidence by providing
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Female ministers mark 50 years of women being ordained in Methodist Church
Two female ministers have celebrated the 50th anniversary of women being ordained in the Methodist Church. Revd Claire Simpson and Revd Karen James, both ministers in the Southampton district, marked the golden anniversary of the Methodist Church
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Six Southampton schools given new Ofsted ratings
Here are the latest Ofsted ratings given to schools in Southampton. The education watchdog, the Office for Standards in Education, visits schools to review performance, assessing anything from the quality of teaching to pupil behaviour. At
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Southampton Test election candidates have say on how they'd improve transport
Election candidates have had their say on how they’d improve Southampton’s transport and travel links if elected on July 4. The city has been plagued with road works in recent years with current improvements taking place on the city centre ring
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Southampton's 2019 General Election results mapped - How you voted
The 2024 General Election is just a couple of weeks away now, and households around Southampton will be considering who to vote for. Rishi Sunak will be hoping to maintain the current majority that the Conservative Party has in Parliament while
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Inside the £1.3m eco-friendly Southampton home with a heated swimming pool
An "exceptional" eco-friendly home in the Southampton area which has a heated swimming pool is on the market for £1.3 million. Windmill Cottage, which is located on Upper Northam Drive in Hedge End, is said to blend "lavish living with eco-friendly
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Hampshire business wins for eco-practices at national and regional awards
Silverlake Automotive Recycling has won two awards for its sustainable business operations at national and regional levels. On June 12, the Shedfield business earned an award at the UK Green Business Awards for innovation and partnership in supplying
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University of Southampton honours Family Hubs' support of primary care research
Staff and volunteers from Family Hubs have been honoured by the University of Southampton’s new Community Partner Recognition Awards. On June 17, the University paid a special tribute to Family Hubs for their support of primary care research projects
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Southampton lung expert shares four tips to reduce air pollution exposure
A lung expert has offered four simple steps to combat the threat of air pollution. Dr Thom Daniels, a specialist at University Hospitals Southampton, has highlighted these issues after the country marked clean air day on June 20. It aims to
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New holiday lets approved in Hampshire village
TWO shepherd huts will be used as holiday lets near Romsey. Jenny Govan's retrospective application was for the use of five huts in total at Hilltop Farm in Newtown Road, Newtown. Two are for holiday accommodation and the other three are for
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Motorists face eight mile diversion during bus lane works starting tonight
Drivers face a diversion almost nine-miles long as a stretch of road less than one-mile long is set to be closed for bus lane works. Works are scheduled to start tonight to install a bus lane, better walking and cycling facilities and safety improvements
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The best pictures from Race for Life at Southampton Common
Thousands in Southampton have crossed the finish line at The Common and raised staggering amounts for Cancer Research UK. On Saturday, June 22, thousands of residents from Southampton put on their pink t-shirts, glasses and hats to take on the
