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Southampton death notices and funeral announcements from the Daily Echo
The Daily Echo has published 20 death notices in the last 7 days. Every week, the Daily Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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No further action taken against man, 65, arrested on suspicion of murder
No further action has been taken against a 65-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder following the sudden death of an 87-year-old woman. Police were called to Viney Avenue in Romsey on Wednesday, June 26, following the death of an
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'So gutted' - Fans react to cancellation of Paloma Faith concert
Fans have reacted to the cancellation of Paloma Faith's concert due to take place in Southampton on Friday night. Chart topping pop singer Paloma Faith announced she would be cancelling her scheduled gig at Southampton Summer Sessions after “suffering
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'Special place' - McCarthy signs new contract to remain at Saints
GOALKEEPER Alex McCarthy has signed a new contract to remain at Saints until 2026. The 34 year old was on terms due to expire this month and had been linked with interest from the likes of Liverpool and Celtic. Since walking into Staplewood
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Investigation launched after Land Rover stolen overnight
An investigation has been launched after a Land Rover Discovery was stolen overnight in Eastleigh. Police say the vehicle was reported stolen following the incident on Leigh Road between 11.20pm yesterday (June 27) and 1.35am today (June 28).
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CCTV image released after fight at Brass Monkey pub in Shirley
A photo of a woman has been released after a fight between a large group of men and women at a Southampton pub. Police say they want to speak to the woman in the photograph following an incident at the Brass Monkey on Shirley High Street.
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Man arrested after throwing suspected class A drugs onto railway line
A man has been arrested after throwing a package of suspected class A drugs onto a railway line during a foot chase with police in Southampton. City Centre Unit (CCU) officers conducting bike patrols spotted a suspect making a hand-to-hand exchange
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Southampton Summer Sessions cancelled tonight - this is why
Singer Paloma Faith has cancelled her show in Southampton. The Only Love Can Hurt Like This hitmaker said she is incredibly upset after cancelling her Southampton Summer Sessions gig that was due to take place in Guildhall Square tonight. The
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Staff threatened after challenging shoplifter at Co-Op store
CCTV has been released after shop staff were threatened during an alleged shoplifting incident. Police say the incident took place on June 12 when a man entered the Welcome Co-Op store on Fair Oak Road, Fair Oak. He then selected a quantity
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Russell Martin set to sign new Saints contract
SAINTS manager Russell Martin is set to sign a new contract after the club's success last season. Martin, 38, oversaw significant change last summer to guide Saints back to the Premier League at the first attempt. The St Mary's side beat Leeds
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Long delays on M27 after two crashes on same stretch of road
2:10pm A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 1:02pm today (Friday 28 June) by colleagues at South Central Ambulance
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Southampton Children's Hospital patients raise funds for British Transplant Games
Young transplant patients at Southampton Children’s Hospital are raising £9,000 to compete in the British Transplant Games 2024. The team, known as 'Team Southampton', is made up of 13 children aged five-17 who have all had life-saving treatment
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Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old with links to Southampton
Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old who is believed to have links to Southampton. Levi from Stoke-on-Trent has been reported missing and Staffordshire Police have launched an appeal to find him. Hampshire Constabulary have shared
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West Ham could do deal with Saints to see Walker-Peters and Downes switch
WEST Ham and Saints could do a deal that would see Kyle Walker-Peters and Flynn Downes head in opposite directions. Walker-Peters is a transfer target for the Premier League rivals and his future remains uncertain with just one year left on his
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This is why fire engines rushed to a Southampton hotel this morning
The manager of a Southampton hotel has praised the fire service for their speedy response after they were called out to a faulty fire detector. In what turned out to be a false alarm, the fire service was called just before 7:25am on Friday, June
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Saints reveal 2024/25 training gear with Draper Tools as club's new sponsor
SAINTS have announced that Draper Tools has become the club’s official training kit partner for the 2024/25 season. The next phase of the partnership will see Draper Tools sit proudly across the men’s and women’s first team and men’s under 21s
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Saints close to sealing free transfer of out-of-contract Burnley defender
SAINTS are close to confirming the signing of Burnley defender Charlie Taylor on a free transfer next month. The 30 year old made 28 appearances for Vincent Kompany's relegated side in the Premier League last season. The left-back has operated
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Air deliver stunning show at Southampton Summer Sessions
Air delivered a stunning show at Southampton Summer Sessions on Thursday night. The French duo of Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoit Dunckel were showered with applause and cheers throughout their 90-minute setlist in Guildhall Square that seamlessly
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Does the Prime Minister pay tax and National Insurance on their salary?
The office of Prime Minister is the highest political role in the United Kingdom and has been held by around 56 different individuals over the years. Recent PMs include the likes of Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, David Cameron, Gordon Brown and Sir
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New climate change art exhibition explores concept of childlessness
Art enthusiasts in Southampton are invited to visit an exhibition this summer that delves into the effects of climate change on decisions around childlessness. Holding Space, commissioned by visual arts organisation 'a space' arts, is set to be
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'It's payday and I can't access my wages': HSBC customers fume as app unavailable
Account holders with HSBC have reported issues with the bank's app not working. There have already been more than 7000 reported issues on Downdetector this morning (Friday, June 28). All the issues reported are about the app and users not being
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I figured out how to stop flies invading my home with this cheap vinegar hack
I have absolutely loved watching my house plants burst into life over the last few weeks, as the sunshine has been taking over every room in my house. The warm temperatures (which I have found a little insufferable) have encouraged so much new
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Car insurance costs increase by more than £132, drivers warned
Drivers have been warned they could face a £132 increase when the time comes to renew their car insurance this year. The cost of car insurance has risen by 18 per cent year on year, according to new Premium Drivers research from Compare the Market
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Coronation Street star 'secretly' quits soap after year-long absence
A Coronation Street star has 'secretly' quit the popular soap opera after more than a year off our screens. Lorna Laidlaw, who played Aggie Bailey, secretly exited the show a year after her last appearance. The former Doctors star made her
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Extremely rare banknote sells for £32,000 at auction
An extremely rare banknote has sold for £32,000 after being expected to fetch more than £24,000. The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855 and was one of the key lots in an auction of British and Irish
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First Dates star Fred Sirieix joins BBC presenting line-up for Paris Olympics
First Dates star Fred Sirieix will join the BBC's presenting line-up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant, whose daughter, Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is competing as a diver for Team GB, will
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Watch: Student looked 'possessed' when asleep after becoming 'deathly unwell' abroad
A student who caught dengue fever on holiday became so poorly that her friend almost ‘called a priest’ after she was acting ‘possessed’ while ill in bed. After spending two weeks in Bali, Indonesia, Cara Pyper, 22, suddenly began to feel ‘deathly
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Poole Harbour Festival – live music and good times we can all afford!
Summer’s in the air and festival season is here – it’s Glastonbury weekend and dedicated local music fans are already planning their trips to Reading and Leeds in August. But in between the headlining grabbing big hitters comes Poole Harbour Festival
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Inside the traditional New Forest sweet shop with 'the wow factor'
It's a traditional sweet shop at the heart of a New Forest community in a quirky Edwardian building with timber beams and wonky walls. Truffles of Lymington sells sweets in jars, pick and mix, chocolates, loose tea leaves and coffee beans to loyal
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Lymington dealer discovers painting of dramatic RNLI event
A painting depicting a dramatic RNLI rescue has been unearthed by a sharp-eyed antique dealer in Lymington. Charles Wallrock who runs Wick Antiques in Lymington, spotted the Turner-esque artwork, initially believed to be of a fishing boat in Torquay
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Everything we know about murder probe after woman in 80s dies
A murder probe has been launched after a woman in her 80s died suddenly - shocking neighbours. Viney Avenue in Romsey is usually your typical quiet suburban road. But this was upturned on Wednesday when an elderly woman was found dead in a
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All the cruise ships arriving in Southampton this weekend
Southampton will see a number of cruise ships arriving this weekend. From Friday, across the weekend, eight ships will sail into the city, filling its streets with thousands of passengers. Here is the full list of cruises sailing into the city
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Mum gets shock cancer diagnosis days after her own mum's funeral
A mum -of-two who lost both her parents to cancer within months of each other was stunned when she was diagnosed with the disease herself, just two weeks after her mum’s funeral. After experiencing months of unexplained bleeding, tests revealed
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Candidate profiles for Southampton Test – in their own words
Candidates standing to be the next MP for Southampton Test have explained why they deserve your vote ahead of the general election on July 4. The Local Democracy Reporting Service asked all candidates standing for the constituency to tell voters
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M27 and M3 drivers among five speeders sentenced at Southampton Magistrates' Court
The following speeding cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... EDNA MARFO, 49, of Bassett Green Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to exceeding a temporary 50mph speed restriction on the M3 southbound between junctions 11 and 12
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Addict strangled own dad leaving him unconscious outside home
An addict strangled his own dad, leaving him unconscious on the concrete floor outside their home. Terence Veal, 29, attacked his father, Darren, after he turned up drunk with his dog at the family home, Southampton Crown Court heard. After
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Beloved children's author's works to be shown at National Trust estate in Hampshire
A National Trust estate in Hampshire will host an exhibition of a beloved kids' author's illustrations. This summer, the National Trust’s Mottisfont estate, near Romsey, celebrates the wild and wonderful world of award-winning children's author
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When will the general election results be announced in Hampshire?
There is now less than a week to go until the general election. Political parties have toured the countries fighting to form the next government since Rishi Sunak announced on May 22 he was going to the polls. He said he would "fight for every
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Seven volunteers honoured at hospice awards
Seven volunteers at Oakhaven Hospice have been honoured at the 2024 Volunteer Achievement Awards for their exceptional contributions. The recognition came during National Volunteers Week, which runs from the June 1 to 7, giving Oakhaven Hospice
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Three more West End names added to star-studded panto line-up
Three more panto stars have been added to the line-up for this year's Mayflower Theatre Christmas treat, Jack and the Beanstalk. Joining previously announced Britain’s Got Talent winners and street dance sensations Ashley Banjo and Diversity will
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Man bit concert-goer's ear off in savage attack at rock gig
A MAN bit a concert-goer's ear off during a savage attack at an indie-rock gig in Bournemouth, a court heard. Daniel Sykes chewed a quarter of the man's ear off in the unprovoked attack before walking away with a blood-covered face. Prosecuting
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City's own Strictly star Kai Widdrington kicks off spectacular season of dance
Southampton's own Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington has kicked off a spectacular season of dance shows at the city's top two theatres. Nadiya & Kai: Behind The Magic, at Mayflower Theatre on Sunday (June 30), is the first in a series
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Key RICS honours go to two notable Southampton projects
Two Southampton buildings have been recognised with RICS awards. St Mark's Church of England School and Empress Heights Fire Safety Remediation were among the top honours of the prestigious RICS Awards 2024 in the South East, announced at the regional
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Brand new rooftop cocktail bar with stunning views over marina opens
A brand new cocktail bar has opened in Ocean Village after a £10,000 investment. The Mermaid Terrace - a collaboration with Mermaid Gin - opened at the five-star Harbour Hotel’s HarBAR on 6th with an exclusive launch party earlier in June.
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Struggling addict damaged home and threatened to stab friend who let him stay
A struggling drug addict damaged a home and threatened to stab his friend after he was invited to stay in an "act of kindness". Grant Harvey, 32, threw paint over a bedroom, smashed a TV and scratched a mirror before stealing various items.
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Candidate profiles for Southampton Itchen - in their own words
The runners and riders seeking to become the new Southampton Itchen MP have outlined in their own words why residents should vote for them. The Local Democracy Reporting Service asked all candidates standing to explain why they were the best person
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Prolific shoplifter went on £2,000 theft spree at Westquay
A prolific shoplifter who stole boxer shorts, Yankee Candles and makeup worth more than £2,000 has been jailed. Martin Singh stole £2,268.29 worth of items from various shops at Westquay shopping centre. Southampton Magistrates' Court heard
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Aldi set to introduce paper wrapped bananas in Southampton stores
In a drive to reduce plastic waste, Aldi is trialling alternative packaging for bananas in select Southampton stores. The fourth-largest supermarket in the UK will substitute the usual plastic bag with a paper band on certain ranges, including
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Heart charity gears up for biggest fundraising event yet
The charity Heartbeat is set to host its largest fundraising event ever, with more than 2,000 participants anticipated. The charity aims to raise awareness and funds for heart health with the Heart & Stroll event, inspired by Heartbeat CEO, Mark
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You will not believe what was caught in our waters in 1982
It was the plaice to be for local fishermen of the time. Sea anglers were eager to get in the publication in 1982 and show off their latest and greatest catch. During a time when mullet hairstyles were all the rage, another type of mullet was
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Farming family raise £10,000 at glittering charity ball in their barn
A Hampshire farming family and their friends raised an impressive £10,000 for four local charities at their latest ball. The Parsons family, who have a 500 acre arable farm at Wellow, held the enchanted charity ball at the beautiful barns at their
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Retail outlet to welcome three new shops - including big shoe brand
Three top brands are set to debut in Hampshire's Gunwharf Quays. American outdoor heavyweight Columbia, sportswear giant New Balance, and French luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin are the new entries, spicing up the shopping experience for the region's
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Private school responds after union calls off strike
A private school on the edge of the New Forest says most of its staff did not vote to take part in strike action over pay. Earlier this month National Education Union (NEU) said members working at the fee-paying Ballard School in New Milton were
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Fire service fleet boosted by customised Skoda SUVs
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue recently added Kodiaq SUVs to their fleet. These new additions, prepared by an authorised Škoda converter, will be used by different duty officers for transport purposes during incidents. These Kodiaqs
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Eastleigh club snatches prestigious billiards title after a decade
A club from Eastleigh have won the Southampton Billiards League title for the first time since 2012. Churchills Club Eastleigh emerged victorious by defeating defending champions Chandler's Ford Central in the Southampton Billiards League Championship
