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Air ambulance spotted landing in New Forest
The Air Ambulance responded to an incident in the New Forest. The helicopter carrying a doctor and a special paramedic rushed to the scene in Lymington around 3pm today, the charity said. They were called out to help a patient. Following
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Boy sent chilling Snapchat to friends after killing his stepdad
A teenage boy sent a chilling message to friends after launching a violent attack on his stepfather. Vladimir Ivashikin told two friends he did something “inexcusable” before ignoring their flurry of messages and calls, a jury heard. The army
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'Really grateful' - Saints confirm Martin has signed new multi-year contract
SAINTS manager Russell Martin has signed a new three-year contract, the club have confirmed. Martin has only been at St Mary's for 12 months but helped oversee the club's promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt. Having joined
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Police shut major road in Fair Oak after crash causes injuries
4:13pm Here is the police statement in full: A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at 1.21pm
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One lane blocked on the M27 causing delays ahead of rush-hour traffic
4:17pm Hampshire Traffic have reported that the broken down vehicle has been recovered. #M27 Eastbound
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Saints close to finalising deal for Peterborough defender - in addition to Wood
SAINTS are close to finalising a deal to sign Peterborough United defender Ronnie Edwards - in addition to Nathan Wood. The St Mary's side are hopeful of landing Swansea City centre-back Wood, 22, as their third signing of the summer window.
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Energy drinks, vapes and deodorant allegedly stolen from petrol station
Energy drinks, vapes and deodorant were stolen from a petrol station in broad daylight, police said. Hampshire Constabulary said the items were among that stolen from Hordle Garage on Silver Street, between 2pm and 2.45pm on Friday, June 7.
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Promising Saints academy starlets likely to depart amid talks with new clubs
SAINTS academy starlets Harrison Miles and Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez have exercised their right to talk to other clubs this month. The duo, who will both be 16 by the end of this week, are on early scholarships at Saints giving the club some negotiation
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Image of man released after electric bike worth £700 stolen
Police have released an image in connection with the theft of an electric bike worth £700. The theft happened shortly before 5pm on Monday, June 15 on Shakespeare Road in Eastleigh. Officers believe the man in the picture can help with their
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Brand new high-speed electric ferry announced by Red Funnel
CROSS-Solent ferry company Red Funnel is to bring into service the first zero-emissions, high-speed passenger ferry to serve the Isle of Wight next year. Red Funnel has today (Tuesday, July 2) announced a "new and exciting partnership" with leading
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Residents told to avoid the area as firefighters tackle huge blaze
Hampshire firefighters have been tackling a blaze which engulfed a huge pile of scrap at a yard yesterday afternoon. Around 40 firefighters have been at the scene of the large fire involving around 3,000 tonnes of scrap metal. Crews from Petersfield
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'Solid signing' - How Saints fans have reacted to Taylor's arrival
SOUTHAMPTON fans have reacted to Charlie Taylor's arrival on a free transfer following his exit from Burnley. The experienced 30 year old left-back joins on a two-year deal and will add a wealth of Premier League experience to Russell Martin's
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This is why a road in Woolston is closed today
Motorists have been advised to plan their journeys ahead of time with John’s Road in Woolston being closed today. Carriageway pothole repairs are taking place on the road today (Tuesday, July 2) from 8am to 4pm. A road closure is in place between
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'Stay up' - Signing Taylor 'fully believes' Saints can survive in Premier League
SAINTS signing Charlie Taylor insists he "fully believes" the club can beat relegation on their return to the Premier League. The 30 year old became Southampton's second summer signing this week, following the return of former midfielder Adam Lallana
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Food inflation now at lowest levels since 2021, as some non-food prices fall
Food inflation has now lower than at any time since 2021, new figures have revealed. Food prices are 2.5% higher than they were a year ago in June, with the year-on-year increase falling from 3.2% in May. It is also well below the three-month
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Bus operator Bluestar rolls out support for community efforts
Bluestar is set to open its July Community Fund, offering support to worthy causes in and around Southampton. The bus operator's initiative will extend help to charities, schools, sports teams and events organisers through funding, marketing assistance
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Chance Perdomo’s mother sets up foundation to keep his memory alive
The mother of late actor Chance Perdomo has announced a foundation has been set up in his name to honour “the causes he cared so deeply about". The Southampton-raised star was known for playing Andre Anderson in the superhero show Gen V, a spin-off
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Man caught with imitation firearm on Southampton street among those at court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... MARK BARKER, 34, of Walnut Grove, Southampton, pleaded guilty to driving without insurance on the westbound M27 at Rownhams. He also admitted to driving whilst disqualified
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Hampshire IT firm marks fourth year of mental health initiative
A Hampshire IT firm is celebrating its fourth year of promoting mental health during World Wellbeing Week, June 24-30. Aura Technology in partnership with Southampton's Kadampa Meditation Centre, aims to help individuals manage modern stresses.
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Weeks of closures announced for M271 as major road works to get underway
Drivers in Southampton are being warned that the M271 is to be hit by weeks of closures this summer with major road works to be undertaken by National Highways. The overnight closures will start next Monday, July 8, and last until Thursday, August
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Update on Premier Inn as 'essential maintenance' cancels bookings
A hotel which suddenly had to cancel bookings on Friday is still partially closed due to "essential maintenance". On Friday, guests at Premier Inn on New Road were left frantically searching for a place to stay after they received an email from
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Romsey-based firm featured in UK's top 50 veteran employers
Romsey-based Roke is recognised as one of the UK's top 50 veteran employers by the respected GREAT British Employers of Veterans programme. The guide highlights leading companies that staunchly support the Armed Forces community. Roke has received
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No arrests made as police continue to investigate fatal crash involving stolen car
No arrests have been made as police continue to investigate a fatal crash. Police officers rushed to the scene of a collision involving an HGV lorry and a silver Peugeot 107 on June 13, just after 3am. George Hughes, of Meyrick Close in Bransgore
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Full list of cruise ships sailing into Southampton this week
The summer season is well and truly in full swing as we welcome several cruise ships. Week in and week out the impressive vessels dock in our city port. Thousands of passengers visit Southampton as they embark and disembark their chosen liner
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Who is Charlie Taylor and why have Saints signed him?
SAINTS have confirmed the signing of Charlie Taylor on a free transfer as their second move of the summer window. The 30 year old had been offered new terms at Burnley but decided against staying at the Lancashire club, joining Southampton instead
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Southampton Strictly star dazzles at homecoming show
A homecoming worth waiting for – Southampton’s very own Strictly Come Dancing star dazzled on the Mayflower Theatre stage. Strictly professionals and real-life partners Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova brought glitz and glamour to Southampton
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New Forest inspector becomes unlikely Netflix star as documentary hits top spot
A New Forest police inspector has become an unlikely Netflix star after a documentary he featured in climbed to the top spot of the streaming service. Darren Ord stars in Car Crash – Who’s Lying, showcasing a complex police investigation after
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Former hospital site could be transformed into 20 new homes
A developer has unveiled plans to use a former hospital site in the New Forest for housing. The Fenwick complex at Pikes Hill in Lyndhurst was sold by the NHS last year, despite widespread opposition to the move and claims it had been gifted to
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Update on Summer Sessions 2025 after concerts hailed a success
The city's newest festival was considered such a success that it's set to return for a second outing next summer. Kaiser Chiefs brought the curtain down on Southampton Summer Sessions on Sunday after seven amazing shows in Guildhall Square over
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Former policeman attacked and accused of theft
THEY had it in for retired copper Othen. First he was viciously accosted as he left a pub, then he was accused of theft. It seemed bygones were bygones as he played cards with local rogues, Samuel Chandler and John Budden, in Southampton's Argyle
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New Eastleigh signing Shade: 'I like to get on the ball and excite people'
NEW Eastleigh signing Tyrese Shade hopes to replicate his success at Solihull Moors last season. The Saint Kitts and Nevis international has joined the Spitfires on a free transfer following his departure from Swindon Town. He spent last season
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Everything we know as man taken to hospital after 'knife incident'
A man has been rushed to hospital after an incident involving a knife. Police officers rushed to Lawn Road before 2pm on Monday afternoon after they were alerted to a man seen with the sharp object. The man – who was spotted in Westridge Road
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Popular Italian restaurant is set to reopen in Westquay
A popular pasta and pizza restaurant is set to return to Southampton less than three months after it suddenly disappeared from Westquay. L’Osteria closed its doors to customers in April after seven years of being open in the city. A notice
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Hampshire Chamber of Commerce appoints a new director
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has appointed Sarah Mills as director of commercial operations. The Sheffield graduate, with more than 25 years' business experience, previously worked at start-ups, SMEs and a FTSE100 company in sectors ranging from
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Mum-of-three dubbed 'Mrs Christmas' reveals holiday savings tips
Southampton mum, Clair Brading, saved a whopping £61,000 for last Christmas and is now sharing her top 10 tips. Known as 'Mrs Christmas', the 38-year-old kicks off her festive fund every January, saving for her family as well as helping her friends
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Three oceanographic scientists secure top honours at marine conference
Three UK scientists from the National Oceanography Centre have been honoured at the esteemed Challenger Conference. Three scientists from the Southampton centre, Professor Penny Holliday, Dr Anna Katavouta and Di Tiago Segabinazzi Dotto have been
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Five things every child who grew up in Southampton in the 1990s will remember
Remember dial-up internet, slap bracelets, and the thrill of a Saturday morning cartoon marathon? If you grew up in Southampton during the 1990s, then these memories likely spark a wave of nostalgia. This era was a vibrant time for kids in the
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Teen cadet Googled 'could a drill go through your skull' before killing stepdad
A teenage army cadet who killed his stepfather using a drill, knives and a hammer had Googled 'could a drill go through your skull' just 24 hours before. Vladimir Ivashikin, who was 16 at the time, made the search on Google on October 28, 2018,
