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'An attractive club' - Saints confirm signing of England youth international
SAINTS have confirmed the signing of centre-back Nathan Wood from Championship Swansea City on a four-year contract. The England under-21 international becomes the fifth summer arrival, following in the footsteps of Adam Lallana, Taylor Harwood-Bellis
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Saints recoup significant portion of Lyanco transfer fee in return to Brazil
SAINTS have recouped a significant portion of the money spent on the transfer of Lyanco following his confirmed move back to Brazil. Defender Lyanco, 27, has signed for Brazilian Serie A side Atletico Mineiro with Saints receiving a fee of over
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Saints working on deal to sign Brazilian left-back
SAINTS are working on a deal to sign Brazilian left-back Welington Damascena, the Daily Echo understands. The 23 year old is out of contract at Sao Paulo at the end of 2024 and therefore Saints are in the driving seat in negotiations. Welington
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Saints learn of two Premier League fixtures moved due to TV broadcasting
TWO of Southampton’s Premier League fixtures in September have been moved due to being selected for live TV coverage. The home clash with Manchester United at St Mary’s remains on the originally scheduled date of Saturday, September 14. However
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Investigators launch probe into plane crash north of Southampton
Investigators have launched a probe into a serious plane crash in countryside near Romsey. A person was seriously injured in the incident in Ryedown Lane, East Wellow, at around 8pm on Thursday. Officers from the Air Accident Investigation
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Man charged after knuckle duster is seized by police
A man has been charged after a knuckle duster was seized by police. It follows a proactive stop by police on Twyford Road, Eastleigh shortly after 3am on Friday, July 5. READ MORE: Botley teenager charged with child sexual offences Matthew
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Expects 'heavy gusts and showers' forces organisers to cancel music event
A music event this weekend has been cancelled with organisers saying forecasted heavy showers and gusts forcing them to cancel. Afternoon of Music – due to run for two hours on Sunday - has been cancelled by New Milton Town Council. The free
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One person seriously injured in 'light aircraft' crash
One person has suffered serious injuries in a light aircraft crash. At 8pm on Thursday, July 4, emergency services were called to Ryedown Lane in East Wellow after reports of a light aircraft crashing down. One person has been taken to hospital
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Former Southampton MP congratulates his successor
Firstly, I would like to congratulate Southampton Itchen’s new MP, Darren Paffey, and wish him well as he begins his new role as Southampton’s representative in Westminster. And of course, commiserations to Sidney Yankson, the Conservative candidate
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Season ticket holders invited to vote on design of Northam crowd display
SEASON ticket holders in the new home-fan-only Northam Stand are being invited to vote on the design of a giant crowd display. Saints are set to welcome their team back to St Mary's for the first home game of the 2024/25 Premier League season on
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'Exactly the step I want' - Saints confirm loan signing of Aston Villa forward
SAINTS have sealed the signing of forward Freya Gregory on a season-long loan from Women's Super League outfit Aston Villa. The 21-year-old arrives on the South Coast for her third senior loan move, with experience in the WSL and Championship already
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Teenager charged with child sex offences
A teenager has been charged with child sex offences, police have announced. Jayden Jack Robert Smith, 18, of Lewry Road, Botley, has been charged with causing/inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and engaging in sexual communication
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Vehicle crime spree hits Fareham area - with at least five offences in 24 hours
Police investigating a vehicle crime spree in the Fareham area have urged drivers to be vigilant as they step up patrols. Officers will be 'actively patrolling' areas recently affected by criminals following the wave of offences - including at
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Former Saints chairman Rupert Lowe elected as MP for Reform UK
FORMER Saints chairman and Reform UK candidate Rupert Lowe has won Great Yarmouth, taking the seat from the Conservatives. Mr Lowe was chairman of Saints between 1996-2006 and again from 2008 to 2009, before quitting with the club in administration
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Here is the full list of MPs for Hampshire
Here is the full list of MPs for Hampshire. Labour has claimed a landslide victory in the 2024 UK general election, winning 412 seats nationally, surpassing the 326 seats needed for a majority. The party has both gained and retained seats in
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Saints confirm departure of homegrown forward after failing to agree contract
SAINTS Women have confirmed that forward Sophia Pharoah has departed the club following the expiry of her contract. With her deal expiring this summer, and an offer of re-engagement unable to be agreed, Pharoah has left the club after rising through
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New Forest MPs retain their seats but see majorities slashed
The New Forest turned a paler shade of blue as Labour swept to power in the UK after 14 years in opposition. On a disastrous night for the Conservatives, the Forest's two Tory MPs managed to retain their seats, but saw massive reductions in their
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Fans set to need 2024/25 membership to buy home tickets after season-ticket sell-out
SAINTS supporters are expected to need a 2024/25 membership to secure home tickets after season tickets have completely sold out. The club have confirmed that season tickets for Southampton's return to St Mary's have sold out - after renewals were
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'This is a difficult day' - Rishi Sunak gives final Downing Street statement as PM
Rishi Sunak apologised to the country following a landslide Conservative defeat in the 2024 general election, describing it as a "difficult day". Labour swept to victory, having claimed 412 seats at the time of writing with just two left to declare
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Reform candidate says labelling party racist is 'utter nonsense'
The Reform UK candidate for Fareham and Waterlooville has said labelling his party racist is "utter nonsense". Reform UK candidate, Kevan Chippindall-Higgin, came in fourth in the Fareham and Waterlooville constituency behind the Suella Braverman
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New Labour MP commits to cleaning up river and breaking down barriers in Southampton
Newly-elected Labour MP Darren Paffey has said he will prioritise cleaning up the River Itchen and breaking down barriers to opportunity for Southampton people. The new Southampton Itchen member of parliament said he is "incredibly excited" after
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Tory Gosport MP re-elected as party faces backlash
Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage has held onto her seat but her majority has been cut which highlights the difficult time her party is having. As predicted, Dame Caroline held her seat with 17,830 votes, followed by Labour candidate Edward Batterbury
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Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North seat after 'battering' for Conservatives
Penny Mordaunt has said the Conservative Party failed to honour "the trust that people had placed in it" as she lost her Portsmouth North seat. The former Leader of the House of Commons failed to secure re-election after Labour's Amanda Martin
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Conservatives hold Romsey and Southampton North but lose ground on the Lib Dems
CAROLINE Nokes has held the seat of Romsey and Southampton North amid disastrous losses for the Conservatives across the country. Ms Nokes, who has held the seat since 2010, was pushed close with her majority falling from 10,872 to 2,191. The
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'I will be your champion' pledges new Lib Dem MP after narrow win in Eastleigh
Newly-elected Liberal Democrat MP Liz Jarvis has said she will “work day in and day out” to meet her pledges after she narrowly beat the Conservatives at the general election. Ms Jarvis said in her acceptance speech that she would fight for every
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Delays on M27 after two crashes cause problems - live
10:04am A spokesperson for Hampshire Police has said: "We were called at 7.47am to a report of a collision on the M27
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Rishi Sunak takes responsibility for 'disastrous' Tory election campaign
Rishi Sunak shouldered the burden for a “sobering verdict” at the General Election, as competing Tory factions began their battle over the diminished party’s future. The outgoing Prime Minister said it had been a “difficult night” and apologised
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Former Prime Minister Liz Truss loses South West Norfolk seat
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has lost her South West Norfolk seat. Ms Truss held a majority of more than 20,000 votes from the 2019 General Election, but has lost her seat to the Labour candidate. Labour's Terry Jermy received 11,847 votes
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Braverman retains seat as Conservative record hard-fought wins in Fareham and Hamble
Suella Braverman has been elected as MP of Fareham and Waterlooville - but with a much-reduced majority. The former home secretary, who has been MP in the area since 2015, was returned to the House of Commons in the rejigged constituency - but
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‘I’m sorry my party didn’t listen’ says Suella Braverman after retaining her seat
The former home secretary, Suella Braverman has apologised that her party "didn't listen" in her victory speech when retaining her seat in Hampshire. In her winning speech the Conservative MP for Fareham and Waterlooville thanked her team and her
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Just waking up? Here's what you need to know about the general election
The Conservatives have lost seats around Hampshire as the country wakes up to a new government. The Tories lost Southampton Itchen to former deputy leader of the city council, Darren Paffey, and Eastleigh to the Liberal Democrat’s Liz Jarvis.
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What was the worst Conservative general election result? Find out the year
July 4 has now passed which means you have had your chance to decide who you want to run the country for the next few years - what party did you vote for? With the 2024 general election soon to be behind us, you might be wondering what the Conservative
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Commons leader Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North seat to Labour
Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt has lost her Portsmouth North seat to Labour. As the exit poll was published at 10pm, the seat was described as "too close to call" with the leading Tory figure given just a 25% chance of defending
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This is why the Civic Centre clock has stopped ticking
A prominent landmark in Southampton has stopped working – and this is why. The towering Civic Centre clock has stopped ticking in recent days, leaving city residents and passers-by confused. But Southampton City Council has confirmed the iconic
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School goes from inadequate to good in Ofsted inspection
A Fareham school has gone from inadequate to good in its latest inspection by Ofsted. St Columba CE Primary School was taken on by the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust after the school was judged 'inadequate' by Ofsted in 2019. But in its
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Art trail extended in city centre thanks to business improvement group
The business improvement group GO! Southampton has been announced as a partner for the Light the South trail. As reported, the art trail is taking place this summer in Southampton in a bid to raise funds for Southampton Children’s Hospital.
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Ten heavy duty machines damaged in New Forest incident
Ten pieces of plant machinery were damaged in the New Forest, police have said. The incident happened at Marchwood Aggregates Ltd shortly after 1am on Wednesday. Officers from Hampshire police attended the business in Marchwood to gather further
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Romsey residents to contribute art ideas for Queen Elizabeth memorial
Residents of Romsey have been asked to share their ideas and memories of Queen Elizabeth II at an event. Test Valley Borough Council has commissioned artist Amy Goodman to create a pair of statues of the Queen for Romsey and Andover. Ms Goodman
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Girls football team inspired by Lionesses celebrate successful first season
A girls' football team in Chandler's Ford has had a successful first season with help from a Hampshire business. The St Francis Under 9 Rangers, who formed two years ago, were inspired by England's Lionesses' victory in the 2022 Euros. At the
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Brutus Gold Love Train cancel event in Southampton due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’
Seventies disco act Brutus Gold Love Train has cancelled an event in Southampton due to unforeseen circumstances. The act was scheduled to headline an evening of musical entertainment at the Engine Rooms on Saturday, July 13. However, a spokesperson
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Crime increases at busiest railway station in Southampton
Crime and anti-social behaviour is on the rise at Southampton's busiest railway station, new British Transport Police data has revealed. Figures show that people travelling through Southampton Central reported more crime and unruly behaviour in
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Longstanding Hampshire business claims top employer award
An 182-year-old Hampshire firm has been crowned 'Employer of the Year' at a national awards ceremony. Elliotts Builders Merchant was acknowledged at the annual Solent 250 Business Awards on Tuesday, June 18. Chief Executive Officer of Elliotts
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Anger as suspected drug driver caught doing 76mph on 40mph road
A suspected drug driver was arrested after hurtling across the New Forest at 76mph - almost twice the speed limit. He was stopped on the Kings Hat to Beaulieu road - one of the routes covered by a 40mph restriction - by officers involved in the
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Giant bouncy castle to steal the show at CarFest 2024's KidsFest
One of the world's largest bouncy castles will be at a festival in Hampshire later in the summer. CarFest2024's yearly KidsFest will be held at Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire, on the August 23 to 25 Bank Holiday weekend. Visitors will have
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Fire cadets raise hundreds in Race for Life
Fire cadets from Gosport have raised money for Cancer Research and taken part in a 5km Race For Life. On Saturday, June 29, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service’s Gosport Fire Cadets got stuck into Portsmouth’s Pretty Muddy 5k Race
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Thief with 'flagrant disregard for court orders' stole from pharmacy, Asda and Tesco
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... KARRY CARRINGTON, 51, of Kent Street, Southampton was found guilty of common assault of an emergency worker in Southampton. She received an 18-month conditional discharge
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School turns competition win into public art trail
A Hampshire school has earned an award from the Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Christmas competition. The £1,000 prize was received by Noadswood School in Dibden Purlieu, funding their participation in Light the South, a significant public
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Standing coming to St Mary's - remember when we did it at The Dell?
With the introduction of safe standing, things will look and feel very different when we return to St Mary’s Stadium next season. Bringing back memories of days gone by, these images evoke scenes from a time long past. During that era, the
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Sausage dogs, now's your time to shine! New festival dedicated to Dachshunds
Sausage dogs are to get their time in the sun thanks to a brand new festival dedicated to Dachshunds. Hampshire Dachs Fest, in August, will cater solely for the popular pooch, known to be a great pet thanks to their curious, lively, charming and
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The gym that has lost its members 35 stone and gained a fitness community
They're the gym owners who have delivered nearly 16,000 hours of health and fitness coaching to their members, helping them lose more than 35 stone in fat and gain nearly six stone in muscle, Naomi Suggs and David Cosens celebrated the second
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Council unveils new sculpture made entirely of litter
New Forest District Council is collaborating with local artists on an anti-litter sculpture. Composed entirely of rubbish and recycled materials, the art hopes to instil litter responsibility and local pride. Known as 'The Anthropogenic Nest
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Takeaway warned over 'planning breach' for early hours deliveries
Scaled-back plans to extend the opening hours of a takeaway restaurant in Southampton are set to be approved. The application to vary the opening hours in relation to 37 London Road, which is currently occupied by Fireaway Pizza, was first submitted
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City centre penthouse apartments could get the green light
New plans to add a sixth floor to a city centre block of flats could be approved 16 years after an initial proposal was given the green light. Havelock Properties is seeking planning permission for the extension to add two two-bed penthouses at
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80s festival Let's Rock is coming - here's where it all began
Anticipation is building among fans of 80s music gearing up for the highly-anticipated retro event in Southampton. Reflecting on the origins of this annual extravaganza, the Echo looks back to where it all started. The common was lit up with vibrant
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All the cruise ships sailing into Southampton this weekend
Southampton is set for another busy summer weekend as cruise ships arrive and depart. From Friday to Sunday, seven ships will dock in the city’s port. Motorists are urged to plan any journeys in advance as the waterfront area is expected to
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Liberal Democrats win Eastleigh as Conservative vote collapses
The Liberal Democrats have won Eastleigh from the Conservatives at the general election. The Tories have held the town's constituency since 2013. However, it turned orange just before 2am on Friday morning. Ms Jarvis has won the constituency
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Full general election results from New Forest East
Counting is taking place in the New Forest East constituency during the 2024 general election. The exit poll suggests Labour will win a landslide, and more than 400 seats. We will update this page with the election results in New Forest East
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Full general election results from Fareham & Waterlooville
Counting is taking place in the Fareham & Waterlooville constituency during the 2024 general election. The exit poll suggests Labour will win a landslide, and more than 400 seats. We will update this page with the election results in Fareham
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Full general election results from New Forest West
Counting is taking place in the New Forest West constituency during the 2024 general election. The exit poll suggests Labour will win a landslide, and more than 400 seats. We will update this page with the election results in New Forest West
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Full general election results in Eastleigh
Counting is taking place in the Eastleigh constituency during the 2024 general election. The exit poll suggests Labour will win a landslide, and more than 400 seats. We will update this page with the election results in Eastleigh as they come
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Full general election results from Hamble Valley
Counting is taking place in the Hamble Valley constituency during the 2024 general election. The exit poll suggests Labour will win a landslide, and more than 400 seats. We will update this page with the election results in Hamble Valley as
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Full general election results from Romsey & Southampton North
Counting is taking place in the Romsey & Southampton North constituency during the 2024 general election. The exit poll suggests Labour will win a landslide, and more than 400 seats. We will update this page with the election results in Romsey
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Full election results from Southampton Itchen
Counting is taking place in the Southampton Itchen constituency during the 2024 general election. The exit poll suggests Labour will win a landslide, and more than 400 seats. We will update this page with the election results in Southampton
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Labour take both Southampton Test and Itchen in general election
Labour has made gains in the general election in Southampton as Satvir Kaur and Darren Paffey were elected to parliament. Ms Kaur was elected in Southampton Test - the seat of outgoing longstanding Labour MP, Alan Whitehead. While Southampton
