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Motorcyclist dies following horror crash involving two cars on Hampshire road

A motorcyclist has died in a horror crash involving two cars on a Hampshire road earlier this afternoon. Police officers were called at 5.42pm to a report of a collision involving a black motorbike and two cars on the A334 in Shedfield at the junction

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Train lines disrupted due to National Grid 'power supply failure'

8:29pm Disruption is expected to last until the end of the day. 7:

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Traffic moving slowly as school prom gets underway - live updates

6:37pm Meanwhile, there are hundreds of people at the stadium as Bitterne Park School's prom gets underway. Queues

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Six e-fits released after teenager 'punched in the face' in car park

A teenage boy was punched in the face and another suffered injuries to the face after an assault in a car park. Two boys aged 17 were assaulted by a group of five men and a woman at the Marine Parade car park in Lee-on-the-Solent on May 5 between

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Boy, 13, arrested after six schools receive bomb hoaxes

Police in Southampton have arrested a 13-year-old boy after six schools received bomb hoaxes. Half a dozen schools in the city received a bomb threat either via telephone call or voicemail through the night on Tuesday and early on Wednesday morning

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Saints youth sides given tough pre-season fixture schedule with local clashes

SAINTS under-21s and under-18s have had their pre-season schedules confirmed ahead of the 2024/25 season. The youngsters will face a mix of tests against local non-league clubs, as well as encountering EFL opponents and fellow youth sides.

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Summer Sessions to welcome new act to Southampton tonight

Southampton Summer Sessions is set to welcome a new act to Guildhall Square this evening. French music duo Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoit Dunckel – known as Air – will perform opposite Southampton Guildhall, one night on from Placebo’s headline

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'Significant number of cannabis plants' found at Northam address

Police have located a ‘significant number of cannabis plants’ at an address in Northam. Officers are investigating a drug operation at an address in William Street in Southampton. The bust comes after a series of drug related raids were carried

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Everyone must play their part in helping protect children at school - NSPCC

Here at the NSPCC, we fight for every childhood because we understand that every child has the right to be safe. Our Speak Out Stay Safe programme in Hampshire helps children learn about their rights, what’s OK and not OK, and what to do if they’re

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One person in England dies as a result of ongoing E.Coli outbreak

One person has died linked to the E. coli outbreak which experts believe has been spread via lettuce leaves. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it had identified two people in England who died within 28 days of infection with shiga toxin-producing

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Placebo overcome crowd trouble to deliver unforgettable night in Southampton

Placebo overcame crowd trouble to deliver an unforgettable night at Southampton's Summer Sessions. The 90-minute gig in Guildhall Square was sadly unforgettable for more than just the alternative rock band's array of hit songs. During the

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Hampshire's Fuller: 'There was still a sniff for us at the end - what a great game'

HAMPSHIRE bowler James Fuller labelled the draw with Warwickshire a "great game of cricket" despite falling just one wicket short of the win. Warwickshire batted out the final day for 321 for nine thanks to a seventh-wicket partnership of 183 between

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Latest Saints transfer rumours with two full-backs reportedly linked to sign

SAINTS continue to be linked to players likely to make moves with the summer window having now been open for two weeks. The St Mary's side have only added to their first-team squad with former Saint Adam Lallana on a free transfer so far. A

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£250 of clothing is stolen from Seasalt

Officers are investigating a shoplifting in Whiteley. On June 8, 2024, at around 1pm, a woman entered the Seasalt store in Whiteley Shopping Centre and stole five items of clothing to the value of £250. She is described as being a white woman

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Seawall replacement project begins - and should be done this year

Work to replace the failing Stokes Bay seawall in Gosport has begun and will take 14 weeks to complete. Contractors Suttle Projects are carrying out the £1.2m replacement scheme with work predicted on the seawall and Alverbank East Car Park to

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Saints set to take on Eastleigh in pre-season friendly - with 1,700 fan allocation

SAINTS preparation for the 2024/25 Premier League season will begin against non-league neighbours Eastleigh. Russell Martin's side will make the short journey to the Silverlake Stadium on Friday, July 19 (7pm) for their first run-out of pre-season

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Details of Saints pre-season trip to Spain revealed with two BCD friendlies

SAINTS are heading to Spain for their pre-season training camp with two behind-closed-doors fixtures scheduled. Russell Martin's side will take on French outfits Bordeaux and Montpellier in July with further fixture details to be released.

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'Step too much' - Scotland's McInally critical of Adams despite 'trying his best'

FORMER Scotland ace Alan McInally hinted he would not take Che Adams in the Premier League and labelled EURO 2024 a "step too much". The Sky Sports pundit and reporter credited the Saints striker as important in qualifying but wished Scotland had

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Sailor launches £100k claim over injuries while fixing 'leaks' on aircraft carrier

A Royal Navy sailor from Fareham has launched a £100,000 claim against the Ministry of Defence after he was injured on the £3bn aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales. Papers lodged at the High Court in London say Royal Navy engineer Matthew Walker

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after elderly woman's sudden death

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the sudden death of a woman in her 80s. Police confirmed officers were called by ambulance colleagues on Wednesday morning, June 26, to a report of a death at an address in Viney Avenue, Romsey

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Long delays on M27 near Southampton this morning - this is why

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Police make arrest after forensics attend residential road - live updates

2:16pm Cllr Mark Cooper, who represents Romsey Town on Hampshire County Council, said: “It will be a very worrying time

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‘Calm down’: Placebo forced to stop Southampton gig due to fighting in the crowd

Placebo were forced to stop in the middle of their Southampton Summer Sessions concert in Guildhall Square on Wednesday night after crowd trouble derailed the performance. The alternative rock band arrived on stage at 9pm and sent fans into a frenzy

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Neighbour fury over alley filled with trolleys and fly-tipped rubbish

Residents living next to an alley full of fly tipped rubbish are at their wits end - with parents reportedly being forced to push their children's buggies through filth. Those living on Berkeley Road and Burton Road in The Polygon have been faced

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Everything we know so far as schools evacuated over hoax bomb threats

Two schools in Southampton were forced to close and others evacuated due to a widespread bomb hoax. Police are hunting for the person responsible for the fake threats, left either on voicemails or through phone calls to six schools in the city 

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Historic pub's bid to secure its future given the go-ahead

A country pub has been given permission to generate extra income by turning part of its "substantially underused" restaurant into extra guest rooms. The New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) said the scheme would help secure the future of the

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Mullet shaving, live music and more at celebration of young man's life

A celebration of what would have been a Hampshire man's 21st birthday raised more than £18,000 in his memory. George Dillon’s 21st Honky Tonk Hoedown was held on Saturday, June 15.  George, of Romsey Road, Ower, died in a car crash last May

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Woman barred from Co-op back in court after breaching ban

The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... LILLY DUELL, 20, of Ordnance Way, Marchwood pleaded guilty to drug driving a Ford Fiesta on Main Road, Dibden Purlieu. She was banned from driving for 18 months and fined

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Southampton's National Oceanography Centre welcomes new chief scientist

Southampton’s National Oceanography Centre has announced the appointment of a new chief scientist. Prof Penny Holliday, an experienced ocean researcher and interim chief scientist since April 2024, will fully take on her new role. Her new role

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Anger over plan to turn 14-bed care home into HMO

Campaigners are fighting plans to turn a former care home into a house in multiple occupation (HMO). New Forest District Council has received an application to convert the 14-bed Avondale Lodge in Hythe Road, Marchwood, following its closure two

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Children make 'get well soon' cards as Princess Anne visit cancelled

Children have made get well soon cards for Princess Anne at an event she was due to attend in Hampshire yesterday. The princess was due to attend Hampshire on a double visit on Wednesday, but was forced to cancel after being rushed to Southmead

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Council finances are like 'turning around the Titanic'

Local authority finances are sometimes like “turning around the Titanic”, according to the deputy leader of cash-strapped Southampton City Council. Cllr Simon Letts made the reference to the infamous ship, which sank in 1912 and claimed 1,517 lives

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Suella Braverman still gets 24-hour security amid abuse and harassment

Suella Braverman still has 24-hour security due to threats and harassment she receives.  The Fareham MP and former home secretary told the BBC she still has the same protection she had while in government following a number of incidents.  On

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Spacey-Cale wants to see WSL and Championship expansion in 'next couple of years'

DIRECTOR of women's football Marieanne Spacey-Cale wants to see the Women's Super League and Championship expanded, provided it is done sustainably. Currently, there is only one promotion spot on offer in the 12-team Women's Championship, while

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The Southampton bridge which was the largest in Europe - but had a key issue

Northam Bridge in Southampton was the largest of its kind in Europe when it opened in October 1954. But it frusted engineers and locals by making an annoying noise. Rapid progress was being made on the bridge construction in March 1953, as

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Man threatened to shoot worshippers at Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall

A man threatened to shoot worshippers at a Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall during a call to police from a public payphone just days before Christmas. Callum Fisher called Hampshire Police asking for help with his mental health on December 19, 2023

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Why painted lighthouses are popping up all over Southampton

Southampton and Cowes will soon be aglow with a free family-friendly art trail. Decorated lighthouses are being put in place around the streets of both ahead of Light the South, which aims to shine a light on and raise money for Southampton Children

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When FHM event took over city centre nightclub

It may have only been 17 years ago, yet this event seems a little old-fashioned by today's standards. A multitude of party-goers filled Ninety Degrees at Carlton Place, eagerly awaiting the sight of the ladies at the exclusive High Street Honey

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Plans permitted for two new parking areas next to council building

Two new parking areas can be created next to a council building after plans were permitted.  David Pickett submitted the application for the clearance of two areas of scrub land and the construction of two parking areas, one for staff vehicles

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Civic chiefs call for residents to take part in citizen's assembly over hall's future

Civic chiefs are calling for Romsey residents to take part in its citizens' assembly to help steer the direction of major development in the town.  The scheme for the south of town centre, which is one of the biggest in the town's history, has

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More than £60,000 raised for cancer charity in cycle challenge

More than £60,000 has been raised for a cancer charity in a 100-mile cycling challenge. Some 54 people took part in the Dawn to Dusk ride for PLANETS, based at University Hospital Southampton. Jo Green, director of operations and marketing

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One person treated for smoke inhalation after cooking fire

One person has been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out on an electric hob.  Firefighters from across Southampton rushed to Allington Lane in West End yesterday after reports of a cooking fire.  Crews from Hightown, St Mary's

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World premiere tour of mod ballet version of Quadrophenia to come to Southampton

Quadrophenia - A Mod Ballet will come to Mayflower Theatre as part of its world premiere tour next year.  In 1973, guitar smashing rock genius Pete Townshend wrote Quadrophenia. Recorded by The Who, it quickly became an iconic and multi-million