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'I'm really happy' - Eastleigh announce signing of defender Brindley
EASTLEIGH have announced the permanent signing of defender Richard Brindley following his departure from Notts County. Brindley, 31, has been with Notts County since 2019 and was part of their side that earned promotion to the football league during
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Saints to host open training session at St Mary's during pre-season
SAINTS will be hosting an open training session for supporters at St Mary's with their men's and women's first teams. Fans can get free tickets to sit in the stands and watch the two sides prepare for their upcoming Premier League and Championship
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Police seize 'large quantity' of drugs from boat on River Itchen
Police have seized a "large quantity" of suspected Class A drugs from a mooring on the River Itchen this morning. Officers from Hampshire Constabulary attended a private mooring in Priory Road, near St Denys, on Monday morning where a large quantity
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Lyon confirm permanent transfer of Saints defender Caleta-Car
LYON have confirmed the permanent signing of Saints defender Duje Caleta-Car, following his loan spell at the French side. Caleta-Car, 27, signed for Saints from Marseille on a four-year contract in September 2022 as one of five deadline-day additions
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Animals on the carriageway cause delays for drivers on the M27
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Five things we can learn from new pre-season clips released by Saints
SAINTS have got the balls out for the first time in pre-season training as the majority of the squad returns to Staplewood. Manager Russell Martin leads training on a newly laid pitch at the club's training ground with six weeks until the 2024/
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Zoo celebrates arrival of rare foals whose breed was extinct in the wild for 40 years
Staff at Marwell Zoo are celebrating four new additions to a herd of previously extinct wild horses. The endangered Przewalski’s foals, which are all female, can be seen grazing and playing together under the watchful gaze of their mothers.
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Drivers warned of severe delays and all lanes closed on A31
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Check your change for the rare 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than £50 at auction. The coin was minted without a
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Cast announced for new Bergerac series including The Split and My Family stars
The cast for the new Bergerac series has been announced with Damien Molony set to take on the role of the famous detective. Set in Jersey, the original series starred John Nettles as Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac and ran for 10 years from 1981
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One in five UK drivers at risk of £200 fine and 6 penalty points, study warns
Nearly one in five drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence, a new survey has suggested. Research found that 19 per cent of drivers admit to illegal phone use while behind the wheel. Insurance provider
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Can you park anywhere if you have a blue badge? The rules and regulations
For many, the Blue Badge is one of the most important things they have on hand. The Blue Badge allows those eligible to park closer to their destination by placing the badge in their car window. The government allows anyone with a disability
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BBC to honour TV doctor Michael Mosley with Just One Thing Day
The BBC has announced it will honour TV doctor Michael Mosley across its radio and TV networks with a dedicated day which will see presenters and audiences be encouraged to do “just one thing” to improve their wellbeing. The broadcaster and columnist
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Labour consider plan to release prisoners after less than half of sentence served
Labour is considering a plan for prisoners to be released having served less than half their sentence as a way to tackle overcrowding in England and Wales. The new proposal would release prisoners on “determinate” sentences between 40% and 43%
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TK Maxx worker on 'secret' number system which reveals 'treasures' to customers
A former TK Maxx employee has opened up about a 'secret' number system that the fashion giant employs. The code tells customers if what they're looking at is a real bargain or something which was never in reality sold at a higher price. Daniel
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Man films poisonous snakes 'crawling around' in UK - 'no one believed me'
A business owner has shown how he routinely has to 'wade' through a field of poisonous snakes each morning. The user, tommycina, posted the video to his TikTok: "This is an adder. Every morning I have to wade through adders in order to get my open
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Struggling at night? Here are the 5 houseplants that will help you sleep
Mother Nature works in wonderful ways and the benefits of houseplants are well documented. Not only do they create a calming vibe and have a positive impact on our well-being, but their healing properties help promote a better sleep pattern.
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Train discounts, cinema tickets and insurance - the best freebies for over 50's
Although not yet at the state pension age, some of you might not be aware that 50+ year-olds can claim some freebies too. As the cost of living crisis rages on, you must take advantage of every possible free source of income on offer to you.
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Injured Saints striker returns to team training after long-term recovery
SAINTS striker Dom Ballard has been pictured in team training as his recovery from a long-term injury continues. The 19 year old has not played football since November when he suffered a Patella tendon injury on loan at League One Reading.
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Southampton hour-by-hour forecast amid 'persistent and heavy' rain warning
A yellow weather warning for heavy and persistent rain has been issued by the Met Office that is set to impact Southampton. It is set to last from 6pm today (Monday, July 8) to 3am the following morning on Tuesday, July 9. Large swathes of
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Southampton
A weather warning has been issued for Southampton as travel and infrastructure could be impacted. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain across Southampton, Hampshire and the South West. The warning lasts from 6pm today until
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Popular restaurant chain announces new site to open next month
A restaurant chain is opening at a brand-new site in Lymington. Solento Lounge will open at 21 to 22b High Street, the former site of Barclays bank. Owners are aiming for an opening date of August 29, but have said this could change if there
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Police, firefighters and paramedics rush to city centre building site
Firefighters, paramedics and police have all attended a city centre building site after a person suffered a medical episode. A large number of emergency vehicles rushed to a building site on High Street, Southampton on Sunday evening. The
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Wildlife Trust calls for urgent government action for nature recovery
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has highlighted the urgency for the new government to prioritise environmental action. Stressing that the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries globally, the trust's chief executive, Debbie
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800th anniversary bash raised £10,000 for local groups and clubs
Families flocked to the 800th anniversary fete at Beaulieu Abbey two decades ago. Members of Beaulieu Brass Band dressed in habits in commemoration of the Cistercian Monks who founded the New Forest monastery in the 13th century, and pupils from
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Carer says technology has transformed life of her mum living with dementia
A Southampton woman has said technology has transformed the life of her mother who has dementia. Full-time carer Rachel Haworth, 53, looks after her mother, Brenda, 89. She was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2020 following the death of
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Council worker's home and car damaged by resident who found out their address
An Eastleigh Borough Council worker's home and car were damaged by a resident who found out where they lived. The council has brought in a raft of 'key changes to protect staff' following the worrying incident in December 2023, a council report
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Fancy buying a block of flats and shops? It could be all yours for £1m
A freehold block of seven shops and seven flats in Fareham is being auctioned this month with a guide price of £1 million. The property at 98-124 Miller Drive is among lots listed by Clive Emson Auctioneers, which has its regional office at Whiteley
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Plans revealed to turn historic city centre pub into flats
A iconic city centre pub could be transformed into flats in newly-announced plans. The Juniper Berry in Castle Square is steeped in history, being on the site of Jane Austen's home. It now appears set to face a new chapter, as a planning application
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How fellow promoted teams Leicester and Ipswich have strengthened so far
SAINTS are not the only promoted team looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season. Leicester City and Ipswich Town are also working behind the scenes to add quality as they bid to avoid an immediate return to the
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Academics create 3D model of pioneering exploration ship
The University of Southampton has led a project to create a ‘digital twin’ of a pioneering research vessel. The project focuses on the RRS Discovery, the research vessel that took explorers Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton to Antarctica
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The five things we are most excited to see from Saints in pre-season
SAINTS players have already started working towards the new season, with preparations expected to increase this week. Russell Martin's squad will be looking to shake off their summer cobwebs and build fitness ahead of the Premier League season
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Bitterne Park School Proms in full - part two
Last week we brought you a selection of Bitterne Park School Proms photos. Now we dozens of images to share with you of the glitzy night at St Mary's Stadium. This is part two of the full gallery. More images will be published in the Daily
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Police boss hands out £500k to help officers tackle anti-social behaviour
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has revealed that more than 25 projects are to get a £500K cash injection to tackle anti-social behaviour. Coming into effect across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, the half a million-pound boost
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Pub told 'major improvement' needed by hygiene officials
A number of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways in the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently. Each week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses across the country, assessing hygiene and safety, structural
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Arrest as 'man tries to take alcohol from behind the bar' after England match
Police have made an arrest after a man allegedly tried to take alcohol from behind the bar at Grumpy Monkey following England's victory at the Euros. According to police, when the man was asked to leave the Above Bar Street watering hole on Saturday
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Police left in the dark after finding no evidence of 'assault outside Coop'
Police have been left in the dark after being unable to find anyone in connection to an assault near a Coop store. Officers responded to a call they received shortly after 9pm on Saturday, July 6, that a man had been assaulted on Portsmouth Road
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Police give update on woman arrested after Millbrook Towers baby death
Police have confirmed an investigation into a baby’s death in Millbrook Towers remains ongoing. Emergency services were called to the tower block on the morning of Saturday, January 6, to the sudden death of a baby. Two doctors and specialist
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Ibiza legends to host dance music event this weekend
A one-off music event is coming to Southampton this weekend hosted by Ibiza legends. Renowned record label Hedkandi – owned by Ministry of Sound – have teamed up with Glitterati for a party in the city, showcasing some beach house tunes and bringing
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'If you're driving in Southampton then bring a potty', reader says
A friend of mine had the unfortunate task of bringing a friend to the Civic Centre offices (which is now called Gateway). Unfortunately, my friend lived just outside the city limits where public transport is scarce. I told him I would be pleased