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Police concerned for welfare of missing person with links to Southampton
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing person from Chichester who has links in Hampshire. Lorraine, 47, was last seen on October 30 at around 10.20am, and has connections to Fareham, Gosport and Southampton. She was last seen wearing
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'The greatest honour': Dean of Winchester to retire next year
THE Very Reverend Catherine Ogle, Dean of Winchester Cathedral has announced that she is retiring next year. Dean Catherine, 63, has held the position since February 2017 and has decided to retire for personal reasons. She will leave the position
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Shoplifters escape with over £1k worth of toothbrushes and other stock, police say
A Locks Heath supermarket was allegedly targeted by four people who stole a range of products worth over £1,000. The "high-value shoplifting" incident saw £1,245 of products including Nicorette gum and Oral B toothbrush heads stolen from Waitrose
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This is why fire services were called to a bus in Totton
Firefighters were called out to a bus on fire. Residents were concerned when fire services were spotted in West Totton on November 11. Crews from Redbridge and Totton were sent out to Ringwood Road after a fire caught alight in the engine compartment
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Wetherspoons will be discontinuing popular beer in its pubs this month
Wetherspoons has announced it will be discontinuing the popular San Miguel beer in its pubs by the end of the month. Instead, the chain will be offering punters Poretti which will cost less than £4 a pint at most locations. A Wetherspoons spokesperson
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Grab your coconuts for Monty Python fun during Southampton Film Week
Grab your coconuts and join fellow film fans on a quest for the Holy Grail (or Foley Grail if you will!) Get ready for an adventure like no other with the 50th-anniversary tour of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, reimagined as an interactive and
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Southampton named worst Japanese knotweed hotspot in Hampshire
Southampton has been named the top Hampshire hotspot for Japanese knotweed. The city recorded the highest number of verified sightings in the county, according to data from Environet's online tracker, Exposed: The Japanese Knotweed Heatmap.
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Police reveal update on teen arrested after stabbing
Police have released a 17-year-old from Southampton after arresting him on suspicion of attempted murder in the wake of a stabbing. On Sunday, an 18-year-old was found in Hill Lane shortly after 1am with injuries to his back and his wrist - which
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Police arrest three men after finding Class A drugs at New Forest home
Police have arrested three people after searching a home in New Milton and uncovering a substantial amount of suspected Class A and Class B drugs. Police stopped a suspect on Marryat Road on Sunday, finding Class B drugs, leading them to search
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over Hampshire abuse scandal
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has resigned from his post amid mounting calls for his resignation. The Guardian's Political Editor Pippa Crear posted on X today, formerly known as Twitter, a statement from Welby: "It is very clear
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Bazunu recovery ahead of schedule - Saints to make decision on his future
SAINTS goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is ahead of schedule with his rehabilitation from a serious Achilles tendon injury suffered last season. Bazunu, 22, is back on the grass but remains short of returning to sessions alongside his fellow goalkeepers
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Rugby club announces return of Burns Night celebration
Romsey Rugby Club has announced its much-anticipated 2025 Burns Night celebration. The annual dinner and Ceilidh will take place on January 24, 2025, at the Ganger Farm Sports Pavilion. The event will kick off at 6pm with a welcome drink. The
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Major property show set to take place in Southampton
A MAJOR property conference is set to take place this week with “bold ideas” on the agenda. The South Coast Property Show Conference will be held at St Mary’s Stadium on Thursday. Among the organisations attending include representatives from
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Romsey Thai restaurant wins yet more awards
A THAI restaurant has been winning accolades this year and is set to win more as it has been invited to further ceremonies. Suan Thai, in Romsey, was recognised by the Good Food Awards as one of their winners for 2024/25 and it has been invited
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England quartet to remain at Utilita Bowl with Hampshire
ENGLAND quartet Lauren Bell, Freya Kemp, Maia Bouchier and Linsey Smith will play for Hampshire in 2025. The four players all represented the Three Lions in 2024 and played for Southern Vipers having recently played at the Women’s T20 World Cup
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Allen urges Saints Women to become 'ruthless' after 'frustrating' draw with Durham
SAINTS Women boss Remi Allen has urged her side to become more "ruthless" after they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Durham on Sunday. Saints had plenty of chances to win against third-place Durham before Mollie Lambert hit a late
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First Class: Reception classes in Echo picture special - out on Friday
Just look at the smiling faces of these young pupils at Beaulieu Village Primary School. The beaming students feature in one of 71 classes of Reception year pupils set to be published in our First Class 2024 supplement this week. Our 24-page
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How to watch the 'stunning' Taurid meteor shower in the UK tonight
A "stunning" meteor shower will bring a spectacular light display to UK skies over the next two nights. Yes, that's right, we're in for another treat. The Northern Taurids will glow brightly as they enter the Earth’s atmosphere this week and
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Lidl customers hit out at changes in supermarket branches
Lidl customers have hit out at changes made to the checkouts in some of the supermarket’s UK stores. Increased security measures have been introduced at a number of supermarkets across the country as part of “enhancements”. They include the
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Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar breaks silence about BBC show's rumoured return
Adrian Dunbar has spoken out for the first time since it was reported last week that filming for a new Line of Duty series could begin in 2025. It has been reported that Dunbar along with fellow Line of Duty stars Vicky McClure and Martin Compston
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The rare error that could make this penny worth more than £600 - how to spot
We are all being urged to check our change for a incredibly rare old penny coin that could be worth as much as £600 due to an error. The error on the old coin can be spotted in the date, and makes the coin a must-have for keen collectors. It
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Channel 4 no longer available on TV boxes from this month - see those affected
Channel 4 will no longer be available on some Sky and Freesat TV boxes from later this month. The broadcaster is joining the likes of ITV and the BBC in closing all satellite SD (standard definition) services and making the switch to HD (high definition
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Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment
The Government are “looking at” the potential of further changes to the DWP Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 for some households. The benefit was previously available to almost everyone in the UK born before September 25, 1957 to help cover
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TSB issues warning to millions over Facebook scams ahead of Black Friday
Facebook scams are costing Brits dearly, with experts now warning that two-thirds of purchase frauds are now being committed on the platform. Millions of pounds have been lost to scammers as people are tricked into paying for goods and services
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ITV reveals full lineup for I'm a Celebrity 2024 - see the stars taking part
From Dancing on Ice judge Oti Mabuse to McFly band member Danny Jones, ITV has revealed the full lineup set to take part in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here 2024. The hit ITV reality show returns to TV screens this weekend with a brand new
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The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas
Free money is something we could all do with as Christmas approaches, and some banks are so keen to take on new customers that they offer a cash incentive. There are also various rewards up for grabs which people can make the most of. The
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Crash causes long tailbacks and traffic on the M27 - live updates
12:22pm Police have now confirmed the crash involved two cars. A police spokesperson said: "Police were called at
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Mum issues sunbed warning after stage four cancer diagnosis
A mum is warning people to avoid sunbeds and wear cream after what she thought was a pulled muscle from passing her daughter a croissant in the car turned out to be stage four skin cancer. Claire Turner was sat in the front passenger seat as her
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'Stuck to his promise' - Harwood-Bellis opens up on first England call-up
SAINTS defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis revealed interim England boss Lee Carsley stuck to his word by including him in the Three Lions squad. Harwood-Bellis confessed Carsley - his former under-21s boss - always told him he could be close to the
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The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas
Free money is something we could all do with as Christmas approaches, and some banks are so keen to take on new customers that they offer a cash incentive. There are also various rewards up for grabs which people can make the most of. The
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Fareham care home marks Armistice Day with moment of reflection
Residents of a Fareham care home marked Armistice Day with a moment of reflection. The Fernes Care Home fell silent at 11am, joining the rest of the UK in honouring the day when World War I hostilities ceased. The commemoration took place on
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Lyndhurst announces its first festive light trail
Residents of Lyndhurst will be able to enjoy the village's first-ever light trail ahead of Christmas. The trail, organised by Friends of Lyndhurst Surgery (FOLS), will take place from December 6 to December 15. Around 50 businesses and residents
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Bus operator helps visually impaired children learn travel skills
Bluestar has joined up with Guide Dogs to help visually impaired children gain bus travel experience. The local operator welcomed the group to one of its depots for practice in getting on and off buses. Nikki Honer, Bluestar head of communications
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Tributes paid to woman killed by cow after New Forest walk
Colleagues have paid tribute to a woman who was killed by a cow after going on a walk in the New Forest. Pam Barnwell, 88, was walking her dog near Roger Penny Way in Godshill on October 21 when she was seriously injured by the large farm animal
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Strictly champion and Coronation Street star on stage at £17million new theatre
The world premiere production of Cluedo 2 - The Next Chapter, starring reigning Strictly champion and Coronation Street star Ellie Leach in her stage debut alongside Casualty's Jason Durr, comes to Hampshire's newest theatre next week. The £17
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Hollywood comes to Hampshire as young actors enjoy red carpet film event
Hollywood came to Hampshire as future stars of the screen took to the red carpet for a glamorous film premiere. Acting students from UK Film Academy arrived in chauffeur driven limousines to a cheering crowd as they gathered for the world first
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Bongo's Bingo is back in Southampton with two festive specials
The Christmas countdown is now on for Bongo’s Bingo as the crazy club night returns to Southampton for two festive specials. After selling out 2023’s run of Christmas specials, Bongo’s Bingo are bringing their wild new winter wonderland to Switch
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New NHS trust with more than 13,000 employees yet to find headquarters
A new merged NHS trust could base itself at a new headquarters not used by its predecessor organisations. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed at the start of October. The merger brought together services previously
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Look inside this beautiful detached home with vaulted ceilings and exposed oak beams
A BEAUTIFUL detached home in Michelmersh has gone on the market. The house, in Manor Farm Lane, was built in 2015. It is being sold through Romsey-based estate agent Henshaw Fox with a guide price of £785,000. Tom Henshaw, managing director
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Plans to double bus use by making journeys quicker and greener
Hampshire County Council is planning to double bus use by making journeys quicker and greener. The updated Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) outlines a five-year strategy to secure government and private investment for upgrading facilities, creating
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Amazing history of a Bitterne club which dates back 111 years
More than a century of community spirit echoes through the halls of the Bitterne Conservative and Unionist Club as it celebrates 111 years of camaraderie and service. In the heart of Bitterne, a vibrant community spirit has thrived for more than
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The crew from a German ship which made a daring escape from Southampton
In the waning days of summer, as August 1914 dawned, the world teetered on the brink of a conflict that would forever reshape the course of history. Amid this mounting tension, a German cargo ship, the "Hanna Larsen," laden with timber, sailed
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Former college student joins Cunard
A former Brockenhurst College student has become the first of its pre-cadetship programme to become a fully qualified officer at sea. Fair Oak man Tom Welch, 20, recently took up his post as third engineering officer on the newest Carnival UK cruise
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Bus services to bring back popular group travel deal during Christmas market
Southampton City Council and Bluestar are bringing back a popular group travel offer on buses over the Christmas period. Between November 15, 2024 and January 5, 2025 up to five people can buy a group ticket on Bluestar, Unilink and select First
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Residents shocked as 'yobs' let off firework in neighbour's wheelie bin
A resident in St Denys has been left in shock after "yobs" caused his nextdoor neighbour's bin to explode. Residents on the Saltmead estate were left in a state of panic after their Sunday evenings were interrupted by the bang, which has been described
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Controversial bid for Apart hotel scheme is approved
Contentious proposals for an apart hotel have secured planning permission almost a year after councillors gave the green light. Sabre Commercial Investments Ltd brought forward the scheme for the redevelopment of the site at the corner of Winchester
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Shopping centre appoints first 'chief fun officer'
A shopping centre has appointed a seven-year-old as its first-ever 'chief fun officer.' Whiteley Shopping Centre in Fareham, chose Ellis Treeby from Locks Heath for the role. Ellis was selected to explore the shopping centre's retailers and
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National Park near Southampton ranked best place in UK for stargazing
THE South Downs National Park has been ranked as the best place in the UK to observe the wonders of the night sky. In a recent survey carried out by Saga Holidays, the South Downs beat some stiff competition, including the North Yorkshire Moors
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Salvation Army launches Christmas toy appeal for families in need
The Salvation Army has launched an appeal for new toy donations for families struggling this Christmas. The Southampton Shirley branch distribution last year helped more than 300 children, and the church fears demand will increase this year.
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Day spa owner speaks about successful first year and plans for future
A SPA owner has spoken of her successes as her business nears its first anniversary. Aimee Shergold, who runs Ayano Day Spa in Stanbridge Lane, Awbridge, has opened up about the challenges of growing her wellness business. Her spa offers
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Open day to be held in Southampton as firm looks to fill 30 roles
A national maintenance and decarbonisation contractor is seeking new employees after securing a series of contracts. Novus Property Solutions is looking to fill up to 30 permanent roles in Southampton, Bristol, and Yeovil. Steve Gayter, executive
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Marina teams raise £10,000 for charities across the UK
Marina teams raised £10,000 over the summer for local communities and national charities. MDL Marinas announced the fundraising total, which will support causes including Hamble Lifeboat, Macmillan Cancer Support, and Prostate Cancer UK. Various
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Meet the man who spent 18 years in Thailand's most brutal prison
A New Forest man who spent 18 years in one of Thailand's most notorious prisons after attempting to smuggle heroin has revealed his darkest moments in a new book. Johnathan Wheeler, from Holbury, was 33 when he went in search of a new life in Thailand
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Football player and pundit turned Strictly star in Concorde Club appearance
Former football ace turned Strictly dancer Paul Merson has been booked to appear at Eastleigh's Concorde Club. Billed as An Evening with Paul Merson, the 56-year-old will be taking centre stage on Thursday March 13, 2025. The evening will
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Saints fan accused of violent disorder 'left pub clutching glass'
A Saints fan accused of taking part in a mass brawl was holding a pint glass when he left a Southampton pub, a court heard. Thomas Burke, 31, of Peverells Wood Avenue, Chandler's Ford, is one of two men standing trial after violence erupted between
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West End and TV star added to star-studded Chicago cast for one week only
West End and TV star Darren Day is to return to his celebrated role as Billy Flynn in Chicago in Southampton for one week only next week. Best known for Joseph, Grease, and Summer Holiday, Darren will star alongside Coronation Street star Faye
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Julia Donaldson favourite Room on the Broom to fly onto Southampton stage
Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom! Room on the Broom is to fly back into Southampton in the new year. The Olivier Award nominated show, based on the celebrated children's book by Julia Donaldson, will be at MAST Mayflower Studios from February 20 to
