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Delays on Mansbridge Road after traffic incident
8:52pm The traffic has now cleared. Thanks for following our live blog.
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Community celebrated as Halloween events offer alternative to anti-social behaviour
Five Halloween events championed community spirit in Millbrook as groups came together to give children an alternative to anti-social behaviour for the third consecutive year. After a spree of crime in 2021 where gangs of 20 to 30 youths flipped
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'We can start to grieve' - Family speak as coroner wants change in speedboat crash
The family of a 15-year-old girl killed in a speedboat crash have said they can only now start grieving after a coroner called for changes to maritime regulations. Emily Lewis, from Park Gate, died from an upper abdominal injury when the thrill
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Hampshire fast bowler Turner awarded England development contract for 2024/25
HAMPSHIRE fast bowler John Turner has been awarded an England Development Contract for 2024/25 in the latest tranche of men’s central contracts from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Turner, 23, was first awarded a development contract
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Teenager's death 'a tragedy for society,' coroner tells family
A teenager's death in a speedboat crash was a 'tragedy for society,' a coroner has said. Emily Lewis, 15, died when the speedboat she was on collided with a buoy, Winchester Coroner's Court was told. She suffered an upper abdominal injury in
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Three teens arrested as man seriously injured near secondary school
Police are have arrested three teenagers after a man was found seriously injured near a secondary school. Officers from Fareham responded to a report of an assault on St Anne's Grove, near Fareham Academy, at around 4pm yesterday. The victim
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Martin reveals what Harwood-Bellis has done to add more goals to his game
SAINTS boss Russell Martin praised Taylor Harwood-Bellis' mentality to head the ball after the defender scored his third goal of the season. Harwood-Bellis nodded Saints in front against Stoke City on Tuesday evening, scoring for the second consecutive
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AFC Totton goalkeeper departs club due to work commitments
AFC Totton goalkeeper Josh Gould has departed the club due to work commitments. The 27 year old, who previously played for Swansea City in his younger years, had been a regular for the Stags during their strong start to the season. Gould departs
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Felled Sycamore Gap tree's sapling could be planted in Romsey
A sapling from a seed of the original Sycamore Gap tree could be planted in Romsey under a scheme led by the National Trust. The "Trees of Hope" project will see 49 young trees grown from the felled sycamore donated to the winners of a nationwide
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Nineteen applications discussed by Romsey planners in latest meeting
Romsey Town Council’s planning committee has discussed a number of applications at its latest meeting. Councillors considered 19 applications on Thursday, October 24. The committee, chaired by Cllr John Critchley, decided that it would object
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Man, 31, due in court after man stabbed in chest
A man has been charged following the stabbing of man in his 40s in Southampton. Andrew Jozef Wooff, 31, of no fixed address, was charged after the incident at around 9pm on Saturday in Victoria Road, Woolston. The victim suffered serious injuries
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Woman, 79, arrested after car driven the wrong way on the M27
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a vehicle drove the wrong way on the M27. Officers were called at 7.39pm on October 29 with reports of a silver Honda Accord driving the wrong way along the eastbound carriageway of
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Man who 'silently prayed' outside abortion clinic to fight conviction
A MAN who breached a public spaces protection order by praying for his unborn son outside an abortion clinic will appeal against his conviction. Adam Smith-Connor, 51, travelled from Southampton on several occasions to ‘silently pray’ outside the
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Pair charged after man seriously injured in assault
Two men have been charged after a man suffered a serious head injury during an assault. Police were called at 11.19am on Friday, October 18 following reports a man in his 30s had been assaulted in Skipper Way. He suffered serious head and facial
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'We don't underestimate his value' - Martin delighted for 'brilliant teammate' Bree
SAINTS boss Russell Martin dubbed James Bree "a brilliant teammate" before insisting they do not underestimate his value in the squad. Bree was once again the hero on Tuesday evening when he scored a late winner against Stoke to secure their passage
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Here's what Saints fans can read by subscribing to the Daily Echo
SUBSCRIBING to the Daily Echo provides Southampton fans with unrestricted access to our Saints coverage. The Daily Echo offers unrivalled Saints coverage, with regular interviews, features and analysis you can't read anywhere else. Saints are
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Delays on M27 as motorway partially blocked
1:06pm The traffic has now cleared. 10:48am
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Staff at cruise brands clean up beaches
CRUISE operator staff have cleaned up ten beaches across the world - including several near Southampton. P&O Cruises and Cunard workers have picked up waste from Calshot, Netley Abbey, Goatee and Lee-on-the-Solent, targeting Netley twice.
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Inquest into teen killed in speedboat crash continues - updates
5:25pm Read the full ruling from the coroner here. The inquest is now concluded.
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Adobe Express: Revolutionising CV creation with free templates
The job market today is arguably at its worst in recent times. There are so many job seekers, yet very few jobs! A distinctive CV, therefore, makes all the difference, as it is often the first point of contact with candidates. Adobe Express
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Fareham sailing club buys paddleboards with £1,000 grant
A sailing club has bought two paddleboards using a £1,000 grant arranged by a local councillor. On Tuesday, October 3, Fareham Sailing and Motor Boat Club announced that the grant was arranged by Hampshire County Councillor Pam Bryant, allowing
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Barber shop is named among the best in the UK
A barber shop in Southampton has been named the best in Hampshire after scooping the accolade in the England Business Awards 2024. AK Grooming Room on Above Bar Street won the region’s Best Barbers award and will now go on to compete in the category
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Glamorous Moulin Rouge themed ball raises £44,000 for cancer charity
It was a special night of comedy, music, food, magic dancing - and feather boas, raising more than £44,000 for charity. Patients, clinicians and supporters of PLANETS Cancer Charity enjoyed a Moulin Rouge-themed ball. The glamorous event,
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Fit and healthy dad of two mistook a rare cancer for a sports injury
A fit and healthy dad of two who mistook a rare cancer for a sports injury has been described as ‘the most amazing father’ in a moving film on Channel 4 for Stand Up To Cancer. A heart-breaking account from wife Rosie Freeland reveals how the Winchester
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Stolen sports cars worth £6.5million recovered as police bust crime ring
Thirty sports cars stolen by an international fraud ring have been reunited with their owners in one of the biggest operations of its kind in the UK. Police recovered the luxury vehicles - worth £6.5million in total, with one alone costing £220,000
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Sanlorenzo Yachts UK appoints new managing director
Sanlorenzo Yachts UK has promoted Nick Hatfield to managing director. The decision follows the company's substantial growth over the past four years under his leadership. Previously acting as sales manager, Mr Hatfield will officially assume
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Hampshire garden centre run by Solent Mind closes for renovations
Hampshire’s largest mental health charity has temporarily shuttered a garden centre for renovations. Mayfield Garden Centre, part of Solent Mind, will be closed until early December, when it anticipates reopening in time for Christmas. The
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Art Gallery receives £26,000 grant to digitise collection
Southampton City Art Gallery has received a £26,000 grant to digitise a significant portion of its art collection. The National Lottery project grant will help make more of the gallery's collection available online for the public to view. Currently
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'Infuriated' customers slam supermarket for replacing tills with self-service areas
Shoppers have slammed Sainsbury’s for replacing cashier tills in favour of a self-checkout area at one of its supermarkets. Sainsbury’s in Shirley Precinct refurbished the till area last week, leaving just four cashier tills available for shoppers
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Charity launches Tree of Light campaign to tackle loneliness
A charity has launched its annual Tree of Light campaign. Communicare, based in Southampton, aims to tackle loneliness through sponsored festive lights, each representing a loved one or special cause, to be switched on in November and December.
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Pub sets up fundraiser to support couple affected after fire destroys barn
A pub has launched a fundraiser to help a couple affected by a barn fire which closed the A36 because of huge plumes of smoke. The barn, in Ower near Totton, containing more than 500 bales of hay was destroyed after a fire in a campervan quickly
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Woman jailed for stabbing ex-partner in a tragic tale of love and loss
"We're finished," James Bench told his common law wife Emily Cornish over the breakfast table. Furious, she followed up the road and as a row intensified with them pushing and shoving each other, she grabbed a chisel from his bag of tools and stabbed
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Bree insists Saints players 'love' Martin and want him to 'stick around'
DEFENDER James Bree insisted Saints players "love" Russell Martin before adding they want him to "stick around." Speculation around manager Martin's future has swirled in recent weeks due to Southampton's winless start to the Premier League season
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Drug driver who failed to stop for police among those in court
The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court: REECE WILLIAMS, 20, of Bridge Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to drug driving at Eling Lane, Totton, on February 28, 2024. Community order. Also pleaded guilty to driving while
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'Quidditch World Cup?' New park art installation confuses West End residents
A public art installation in West End has left locals confused over what it is meant to be. A video was posted to the r/Southampton Reddit group, with the caption: "What is this that I found on the hill of Maple [Crescent] because it wasn’t there
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Bargate among landmarks transformed in late-night guerilla marketing campaign
Historical landmarks have undergone mysterious makeovers, thanks to a late-night guerilla marketing campaign that brought the night time skyline to life. Southampton's iconic Bargate monument and part of the old city walls were among the buildings
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Shops an ‘afterthought’ in ambitious plans for 500 student flats
The proposed shops in an ambitious plan for 500 student flats has been described as an “afterthought” by a councillor. Plans to transform Portswood Shopping Centre into student accommodation and shops were unveiled this month. Only in the public
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The haunted Hampshire pub which has left staff and patrons startled
The Dolphin Inn, a quaint watering hole nestled in the heart of Botley, was more than just a place for a pint in 1980. It was a stage for the supernatural, a realm where the echoes of the past mingled with the clinking of glasses. The air was thick
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Panto star and Britain's Got Talent winner to help switch on Christmas lights
Panto star Kev Orkian and Britain's Got Talent's Sydnie Christmas will officially kick start the Christmas festivities in Southampton. Actor and comic Kev and Britain's Got Talent 2024 winner Sydnie will be leading the fun at the city's Countdown
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Ancient crocodile relatives unable to dive deep, research finds
The sinuses of ancient relatives of today's crocodiles prevented them from becoming deep divers, research by the University of Southampton has found. A study, published on October 30 in "Royal Society Open Science," suggests that large snout sinuses
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Martin hopes Armstrong can 'kick-start' season after goal against Stoke
SAINTS boss Russell Martin hopes Adam Armstrong's goal against Stoke City can 'kick-start' the forward's season. Armstrong converted a penalty in Southampton's 3-2 win in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening, opening his account for the season.
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Saints fans urged to join protest at St Mary's on Saturday
A Southampton fan is urging Saints and Everton fans to join him in a ticket pricing protest ahead of kick off at St Mary's on Saturday. Mark Harpur, a season ticket holder from Thornhill, has joined the national Stop Exploiting Loyalty campaign
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Historic Southampton ship to be moved for the first time in 27 years
A historic ship with ties to Southampton that is set to become the world’s largest man-made coral reef is to be towed for the first time since 1996. After years-long legal debate over its future, the SS United States is set to make its final voyage
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Free train travel for military personnel and veterans on Remembrance Sunday
South Western Railway (SWR) will offer free travel to military personnel and veterans attending Remembrance Sunday events. The offer, which is funded by the Department for Transport, will take place on Sunday, November 10. This includes travel
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The Premier League trophy is coming to Southampton this week – here’s when
The Premier League trophy will be in Southampton this week. On Friday, November 1, the famous trophy will be available to see in WHSmith on Above bar Street. People of all ages will be able to have their chance to pose for a photo with the
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Second phase of repair works begin at Southampton City Art Gallery
The second phase of works has begun at Southampton City Art Gallery. The scheduled works to the roof of the art gallery have resulted in the closure of the west wing, though the main hall and east wing will remain open to the public. The restoration
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Sonny and his stammer the subject of inspiring play being staged next week
A heart-warming and inspiring play about the power of communication takes to the stage in Southampton next week. The UK tour of Wonder Boy, told through the experiences of 12-year-old Sonny who lives with a stammer and has to find his way in a
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See the new exclusive stout being launched by a beloved micropub
A beloved micropub is launching their own exclusive stout after calls from customers to put one behind the bar. The Cocky Anchor on Market Place has worked with Bewdley Brewery to develop the “Anchor Storm", a blend of seven premium malts that
