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Severe delays on A31 after crash - live
8:03pm Delays of around 30 minutes remain on the A31 westbound. 7
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M27 to close next Christmas as part of £100m upgrade
Driving home for Christmas will be difficult next year as a stretch of the M27 is set to close amid full funding being agreed for junction 10 improvements. A full closure of junction nine and 11 will take place over the festive week, according
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'Wind is the answer' to cut CO2 emissions, say creators of revolutionary sail
A cargo ship fitted with a first of its kind sail designed to cut carbon emissions arrived in Southampton. Scientists at the University of Southampton are experimenting with a new, wind powered wing-sail. The 20-metre, retractable sail can
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Two-vehicle crash causing delays on the A326 - live updates
2:52pm A Hampshire police spokesman said a two-vehicle collision happened at 12.27pm. He added that no injuries were reported
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Former Premier League referee agrees with Martin over Onuachu snub
FORMER Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has agreed with Russell Martin that his Saints side should have been awarded a crucial penalty. He says Saints were denied a spot-kick for a "clear foul" on substitute Paul Onuachu during Saturday's
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Cargo ship with huge wing sail arrives into Southampton docks
A cargo ship fitted with a massive wing sail has sailed into Southampton, where scientists from the University of Southampton will coordinate tests for the vessel. The Pacific Grebe has been fitted with a new 20-metre retractable wing-sail, the
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Saints not set to part ways with Martin despite winless start
SAINTS are not set to make an immediate decision on manager Russell Martin's future despite a winless start to the Premier League season. The St Mary's side sit 19th in the table with just one point from eight matches after their staggering 3-2
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Schools announce new staff and extended wraparound care
The Federation of Bursledon Schools has announced new extended wraparound care hours as it invites parents and carers to see the school during open days. The open day will be held on November 5 at 9am and 1pm. As a new school year begins, Bursledon
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People encouraged to take part in Great Coastal Birdwatch
People are being encouraged to take part in this year’s Great Coastal Birdwatch. Running from October 19 until Saturday, November 3, the event celebrates the arrival of thousands of birds on the Solent’s mudflats and saltmarshes. Organised
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Warning as cow charges and jumps at man: 'it could have killed me'
A man has warned people of the dangers of passing cattle after an unprovoked cow charged and jumped at him. Kevin Parker, 63, from Fordingbridge, was on his regular dog walk at Godshill in the New Forest on October 17 when he encountered what he
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Delays as M27 blocked due to incident
10:36am #M27 Eastbound - all lanes now CLEARED between J4/#M3 and J5/A335 #Eastleigh after an earlier incident now
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Southampton burglar jailed after stealing garden strimmer, bike, tools and cash
A Southampton burglar has been jailed after he stole items including a garden strimmer, a mountain bike, cash and tools. Krystian Szymanski was jailed for four and a half years after pleading guilty to six counts of burglary and two counts of
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Three arrests as suspected drugs found when police swooped on city address
Three people have been arrested after suspected drugs were seized when police swooped on a Southampton property. Officers entered the address at Kent Street, Northam at around 1.45pm yesterday. They found a quantity of suspected Class A drugs
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Motorists warned as Southampton road due to close for works
Drivers have been warned as a Southampton road is set to close for works. Chetwynd Road in Bassett will shut for carriageway repairs at 8am this morning. It will remain closed until 4pm this afternoon (October 22). Carriageway repairs
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Emergency services close Itchen Bridge due to concerns for woman's welfare
The Itchen Bridge has been closed due to concerns for the welfare of a woman. Police attended shortly after 5.46am this morning after reports of concern for a woman on the bridge. The road was closed just before 6am with drivers told to use
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Southampton business law firm expands its team
A business law firm has expanded its team to 20 with strategic hires. Hybrid Legal, based in Hampshire, marked this milestone after notable growth in turnover over the past year. The firm, which was founded 11 years ago in Southampton by Ryan
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McKenna Townsend appoints new social media director
A Ringwood company has appointed a new social media account director. McKenna Townsend announced Adam Shaw is joining the firm to help with its social media division. The company said Mr Shaw has experience in managing LinkedIn profiles for
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Pair of £2 million plus properties for sale in city's most sought after postcode
Two £2 million plus new build properties in a gated development in sought after Chilworth are up for sale. Savills is selling the final two homes at Gainsbrooke, Charrington House and Westfield House. Both properties in the Alfred Homes development
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Neighbours want telegraph poles axed - even though they could lose internet
Residents want eyesore telegraph poles taken down in their road - despite it potentially leaving them without internet. Toob recently installed the five poles and cables in Kelburn Close, Chandler's Ford to improve internet speeds - enraging resident
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Latest shipping movements at Southampton port
Around the Port Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Grande Texas, roro, 0430, 104; NYK Meteor, vehicle, 0500, 38; Maersk Hanoi, container, 0530, SCT5; BG Ireland, container, 0900, SCT2; Höegh Trigger, vehicle, 1200, 44; SFL Composer, container
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Planned new cafe aims to help centre survive 'challenging times'
A community centre has submitted updated plans to replace its cafe with a new facility that will be almost 30 per cent larger. Lymington Community Association occupies the 18th century Malt Hall in New Street and a set of neighbouring buildings
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Gosport used car dealership wins at Auto Trader Awards
A used car dealership has been awarded for innovation in the motor trade. Clever Car Collection, in Aerodrome Road, Gosport, won the Innovation of the Year Award (Under 50 Cars) at the 2024 Auto Trader Retailer Awards after founder James Baggott
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French Bulldog puppy breaks both legs on walk - and suffers pneumonia
A five-month-old French bulldog had to undergo intensive care at a Southampton vet when she fractured both front legs on a regular walk. Single mum Eren Cooper, 38, was walking her black and white patchy pup, Moon, when the dog suddenly fell over
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Winners crowned at this year's Maritime UK Solent awards
The Solent's world-leading maritime sector was celebrated at an annual awards ceremony. Maritime UK Solent's awards took place at the Hilton in Southampton on October 17. The third annual event applauded the extraordinary achievements and successes
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Security firm lands contract for Fareham Live
An independent security firm has secured a contract for a new entertainment venue. Venture Security will oversee Fareham Live, an 800-seat concert hall, a 120-seat studio, a second studio space, and two café bars. The venue is set to host a
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MP and council leader scrape paint from vandalised speed cameras
An MP and the leader of Hampshire County Council have cleaned vandalised speed cameras on the A36. After complaints from residents that green paint had been thrown over the lenses of the two speed cameras on the A36, Romsey and Southampton North
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Fareham Flyer to take families to London for half price during school holiday
Fareham residents have the chance to take their families to London for half price over half-term on a chartered train. The Fareham Flyer will leave the market town at 8.30am on Saturday, October 26 to head direct to London Waterloo, where it will
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How a bombed pub stayed open during raids
The Clarence, a Southampton stalwart, was a pub that lived up to its motto "We Never Closed," even in the darkest of times. Once located on the bustling High Street, this historic establishment witnessed the city's evolution, from its humble beginnings
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Wetwheels Hamble announces end of season with recap
A charity providing boating trips for disabled people has announced its season is coming to a close. Wetwheels Hamble, based in MDL Marina in Hamble, provided more than 300 trips between October 2023 and September 2024, a rise of 12 per cent from
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Kendall hoping Saints Women can use international break to regroup
MIDFIELDER Lucia Kendall hopes Saints Women can use the international break to "regroup" following their 2-0 defeat to Birmingham City. Lily Agg sealed three points for Birmingham on Sunday after a Meg Collett own-goal in the first half had a struggling
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Harwood-Bellis: 'I'm struggling to see a positive. We have got to keep going'
DEFENDER Taylor Harwood-Bellis struggled to take any positives from Southampton's 3-2 defeat against Leicester. Saints were 2-0 up on the hour mark and looked good value for their first Premier League win under Russell Martin before they collapsed
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Free online workshop for people affected by lymphoma
A virtual workshop will be available to anyone in Hampshire who has been affected by lymphoma. On Tuesday, November 5, Lymphoma Action will hold the Live Your Life workshop online. The event is designed to support people who have finished treatment
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Drink and drug drivers disqualified at Southampton Magistrates' Court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... AUSTIN DAVIES, 36, of Draper Close, Andover admitted two counts of drug driving on St Johns Road, Hedge End. He was driving a Suzuki when he was caught with Benzoylecgonine
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Warning to watch out for Asian hornets after cemetery nest discovery
Southampton residents are being told to look out for Asian Hornets after a large nest was discovered in a cemetery. Volunteers are calling on residents to 'look up' over the coming weeks as they search for any Asian Hornet nests they missed during
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Nelson's shoe buckles up for auction at Hansons
Shoe buckles worn by Nelson are up for auction in Derbyshire. The naval commander gave them to Southampton-born Sir Richard Hussey Bickerton during the Napoleonic Wars. Since then, they have been kept in the Bickerton family, passed down through
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Davis believes Saints academy graduate will add 'quality' to Eastleigh's options
MANAGER Kelvin Davis believes new signing Dominic Gape will add needed "quality" to Eastleigh's midfield options. Gape, 30, has penned a short-term contract at the Silverlake Stadium following an extended period training with Eastleigh. The
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Cash-strapped council set to axe as many as 168 posts
Southampton City Council is planning to axe as many as 168 jobs as part of a new attempt to plug a huge black hole in its finances. The authority is set to lose five per cent of its workforce over the next two years in a move that will hit several
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Community mourning pub as plan submitted to convert it into a nursery
The Hythe community is mourning a popular pub after a planning bid was submitted to renovate a pub into a day nursery. The Malt and Hops on South Street “closed for refurbishment” in May 2023 but despite hopes to reopen the venue never did.
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Southampton Council invites children to become junior wardens
Southampton City Council has invited families with children aged seven to 12 and above to join the junior neighbourhood wardens. The free scheme, open to children across the city, allows prospective wardens to partake in fun and educational events
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Rent in Southampton rises by 10 per cent this year in 'devastating blow'
The average price of rent in Southampton has increased by 30 per cent in the last five years in a 'devastating blow' to tenants, a homeless charity said. Provisional figures from the Office for National Statistics show that in September 2024, the
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'Saints will never win a Premiership game under Martin'
Southampton will never win a Premiership game under Russell Martin. His decisions are bizarre. It’s like watching a slow motion crash unfold in front of your eyes. Never mind that we lost a game in the same ridiculous manner, to the same corner-related
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Homeless shoplifter asks to be jailed as he 'would be better off in prison'
A homeless shoplifter who abused a probation officer and a shop worker asked to be jailed as he "would be better off in prison". Ben Nelson asked magistrates to send him straight to jail on Monday after he admitted eight offences committed in August