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Saints reportedly discussing Charles to Celtic as part of O'Riley deal
SAINTS are reportedly discussing midfielder Shea Charles going to Celtic on loan with an option to buy as part of a Matt O'Riley deal. The St Mary's side have continued to pursue a transfer for Denmark international O'Riley to bolster their midfield
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Two children dead after stabbings near Taylor Swift-themed yoga class in Southport
Two children have died and six are in a critical condition following a “horror movie” knife attack close to a Taylor Swift-themed yoga class. Merseyside Police said a 17-year-old boy, from the village of Banks, was arrested on suspicion of murder
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Saints listed among clubs reportedly interested in Dortmund's Moukoko
SAINTS have been listed among clubs reportedly interested in Borussia Dortmund starlet Youssoufa Moukoko. The 19 year old is said to want an exit from the Champions League runners-up this summer after a lack of game time. It's unclear whether
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Police give advice to victims as officers plead for 'best chance' to solve crime
Policing teams across Southampton, Eastleigh, and Hedge End are imploring victims of robbery, and those who witness incidents, to come forward at the earliest opportunity and report offences to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. An analysis
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Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 after claims he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. He remained
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Pensioner's handbag stolen from her shopping trolley, police say
Police have released CCTV images of two people in connection with a theft that saw a pensioner's handbag stolen from her shopping trolley. Officers investigating a report of theft in New Milton would like to speak with the man and woman pictured
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Boxing promoter Warren labels hosting big event at St Mary's a 'no-brainer'
BOXING promoter Frank Warren admitted it is a "no-brainer" to host a big event at St Mary's following the success of local boxers. Southampton's Ryan Garner successfully retained his WBC International super-featherweight title on Saturday night
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This is where in Southampton you can watch all the Olympics action in the sunshine
An official Team GB fanzone has been set up at Westquay shopping centre, with a huge TV screen and bars for fans to watch all the action. For the first time, Westquay has become both an Official Team GB and Paralympics GB fanzone, enabling visitors
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Man 'with no clothes on' commits 'indecent act' in nature reserve
A woman has reported seeing a naked man wearing only a baseball cap in a nature reserve in the middle of the day, police have said. The incident happened at around 12.15pm on Wednesday, July 24, in a wooded area near the junction of Skew Road and
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Davis: 'We won't get carried away. I'm pleased with where we are'
EASTLEIGH boss Kelvin Davies was pleased with the levels shown in his side's 1-0 win over Swindon Town on Sunday. An early goal from Solomon Nwabuokei ensured the Spitfires secured a pre-season victory over League Two opposition at the Silverlake
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'Start well' - Albert pleased with second straight One Day Cup win
BATTER Toby Albert was delighted Hampshire secured their second consecutive win in the One Day Cup on Sunday. He hit a dominant 96 as Hampshire beat Somerset by five wickets at the Utilita Bowl. Albert said: “It is a nice competition to start well
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Busy road hit with second week of road works - just two days after reopening
A major road in Fair Oak has been hit with a second bout of road works this month - just days after the first set finished. Allington Lane in Fair Oak is shut from today, Monday, July 29, to Friday, August 5, just two days after a two weeks of
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Strictly and This Morning star to appear in new show at The Mayflower
A Strictly star is set to appear on the Mayflower stage later this year as a popular musical comes to Southampton. Dr Ranj Singh is a household name for many after a stint on This Morning and his partnership with Janette Manrara on the BBC dancing
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Thunderstorm warning issued for Southampton by Met Office
A warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Southampton on Thursday by the Met Office. Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning for Southampton from midday to midnight. The warning, which covers much of England, warns that heavy
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Ferries cancelled due to problems with toilets on Red Funnel
TOILET troubles forced Red Funnel to cancel two of its sailings. The cross-Solent carrier was forced to cancel its 12 noon vehicle ferry sailing from Southampton to East Cowes on Sunday, as well as the 1.30pm sailing from East Cowes. The 3pm
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Restaurant told 'major improvement necessary' after poor hygiene score
A tandoori restaurant has received a a poor hygiene score. The Waltham Tandoori in Bishop's Waltham was handed a one out of five rating after a review by Winchester City Council and the Food Standards Agency. This means "major improvement is
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Saints boss Martin to receive honorary degree from University of Brighton
SAINTS boss Russell Martin is set to receive an honorary degree for his work in football from the University of Brighton. The 38 year old is to become an honorary doctor of science later this week to celebrate his sporting success and charity work
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Long delays as lane blocked on A31 due to incident
11:00am The incident has now been cleared. #A31 Eastbound - all lanes now CLEARED at #StoneyCross after an earlier
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CCTV footage released after woman in her 80s has bag stolen from trolley
CCTV footage has been released after a woman in her 80s had her handbag stolen from her trolley at a supermarket. Police received a report that a handbag had been stolen at Marks & Spencer on Station Road, New Milton on Saturday. The bag
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This is why police were spotted at Southampton General Hospital
An arrest has been made after police were called to Southampton General Hospital at the weekend. The force received reports of an ongoing motorbike theft at the hospital on Sunday. Officers arrived at the car park area to help on-site security
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Drivers warned as Southampton road set to close for work
Drivers have been warned as a Southampton road is due to close for carriageway repairs. The city council's highways department is warning motorists of works today on Bay Road in Sholing. Carriageway repairs will start at 9.30am and continue
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Lane restriction on Northam Bridge after incident
8:31am The incident has now been cleared. Update : Northam Bridge Inbound, the earlier incident has now been
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Southampton went wild for 350th anniversary of Mayflower's voyage
In August, 1970, Southampton marked the 350th anniversary of the sailing of The Mayflower from the city as the Pilgrim Fathers made their journey to the New World. While Plymouth is synonymous with the Pilgrims' arrival in the New World, their
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The latest round of people in court - including Co-Op thief that dodged jail
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... KAYLEIGH LONGMAN, 48, of Tipner Road, Portsmouth admitted to two counts of theft from a shop after £110 worth of meat was stolen from Asda in West End and £224.65 worth of
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Leisure centre is set to be transformed into a 'community hub'
A leisure centre in Southampton will be developed into a community hub to improve residents’ skills, health and wellbeing. The leader of the city council said the long-term vision for St Mary’s Leisure Centre was at the heart of the authority’s
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Paedophile says he 'does not accept jury's verdict' as he is jailed
A Southampton paedophile 'does not accept the jury's verdict' as he was jailed for sexual activity with a child, a court heard. Robert Turnbull was jailed at Southampton Crown Court on Friday for four offences that took place between 2019 and 2021
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383-metre bridleway announced as part of new 6,000-home village
A new public pathway will be created as part of a new 6,000-home development near Fareham. The route is being created as part of the Welborne Garden Village and will provide a connection with Fareham Footpath 86, and the bridleway will continue
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Who remembers this much-loved festival with farm animals and medieval jousting?
Fordingbridge Festival took place last week, and to mark the occasion the Echo invites readers on a journey to look back at one of its forerunners. The Fordingbridge Show was a dazzling display of rural revelry, a heady mix of history, horsepower
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Mum left in daily agony with tooth infection after dentist suddenly closes
A patient at a dental practice that suddenly closed without warning has told of her ‘horror’ after being left with unbearable pain. Patients at Brunswick Place Dental in Southampton were shocked when a notice was placed on the door saying: “this
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Couple terrified after finding giant ‘monster insect’ in their garden
A Southampton couple have told of their horror after finding a ‘monster insect’ that they feared could give them a nasty sting. On Saturday afternoon, Teresa Harries, 77, was out in her garden at home in Netley Abbey and was enjoying the hot weather
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Fareham engineering firm's device gains attention of aerospace giant
A Fareham firm's innovative refuelling device has attracted the attention of a giant in the industry. Engineering firm,Barnbrook Systems, has begun discussions about its refuelling switch with the anonymous leading aerospace company following their
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LifeLab health programme celebrates 15,000th student
A health-centred education programme has celebrated the 15,000th student to take part. LifeLab, a health-focused educational programme, marked the milestone duing its annual showcase. The showcase, at Southampton General Hospital's LifeLab
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Hampshire housebuilder donates £400 to school sports kit fund
Beaulieu Village Primary School has received a £400 donation from Hampshire-based housebuilder Redrow Southern Counties. The funds are earmarked for new matching team uniforms for the school's budding athletics competitors for the end of term,
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‘They became leaders’ - Martin latest on Saints captaincy
SAINTS boss Russell Martin is pleased with the leadership shown by Flynn Downes and Taylor Harwood-Bellis during pre-season. Both players have been trialled as captain having signed permanently this summer following successful loan spells last
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Everything we know so far after young man killed in 'tragic' crash
A young motorcyclist has died in a 'tragic' crash at a busy junction in Hedge End. The junction of Heath House Lane and Barnfield Way was closed off and full of police vehicles and ambulances following the crash at around 11.37am on Sunday.
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Inside the Southampton care home for people addicted to alcohol
It is the Southampton care home that looks after people suffering with alcohol addiction - and it is marking its fourth anniversary. Run by The Society of St James, Linden House in Sholing offers short and longer-term care and support for residents
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Being referred to as Mx on my Saints tickets is 'the thin end of the wedge'
Pre-season is synonymous with change in football. New kits are unveiled. The revolving door that is the football transfer market opens. Managers experiment with new systems. Nevertheless, amongst the upheaval there are some constants. A club would
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Southampton to be as hot as Croatia this week as city hit by heatwave
Southampton is set to be hit by a heatwave this week as searing temperature of 30 degrees are set to make the city as hot as Croatia. Residents in Southampton will need to pack baseball caps, sun cream and beach towels this week as the south coast
