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A couple from West End have been left distraught after discovering their beloved cat decapitated

Beloved cat found decapitated and with tail missing in back garden

Police spent a week searching for Anthony Arnold

Man arrested for throwing slipper at mum escaped from police at hospital

A niece has paid a heartfelt tribute to her uncle Kevin Morris after he died on Redbridge Hill in Southampton

Niece’s emotional tribute to uncle with ‘a very big heart’ after sudden death

Ryan Winn has reappeared in court for failing to comply with his unpaid work requirements

Man back in court five months after avoiding jail for knocking man unconscious

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Saints fans have until Sunday 17th December 2023 at 23.59pm GMT to enter the competition

news How Saints fans can enter competition to win hospitality tickets for Boxing Day game

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Saints fans can access an Echo subscription for just £3 for three months

deal Saints fans can subscribe for just £3 for three months in limited-time sale

Bartley C of E Primary School are celebrating their Ofsted result. Picture: School handout

Primary school headteacher 'enormously proud' after latest Ofsted rating

The Old Ship, Lee-on-the-Solent

Beachfront Hampshire pub reopens with a fresh new look following refurbishment

Bite size pieces

Flapjack and sweet treat retailer to open first Hampshire shop today

Traffic on the M27

M27 driver fined after being caught at 59mph by speed camera

May Lindsay and her daughter Sadie, 7, playing at Portswood Rec

Parents raise thousands for new play equipment at playpark

Light Up Hillier Gardens 2023

25 photos from this year's Light Up trail at Hillier Gardens

Bluestar has been named UK Bus Operator of the Year.

Bluestar named top bus operator in UK at prestigious awards

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1,200 students at The Hamble School sign petition objecting to proposed quarry

The Hamble School students sign petition objecting to proposed quarry

Ethna has got the chance to relive her old job with modern technology

Care home resident gets chance to relive her old job at 92

'Wonderful' Christmas fair raises more than £7,000 for town abbey

'Wonderful' Christmas fair raises more than £7,000 for abbey

Southern area planning committee

Traveller site extension scheme deferred by planners

A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the M3 on Wednesday

Man dies on M3 after getting out of his car and being hit by lorry

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Manager Russell Martin confirmed he expects Kyle Walker-Peters to stay at the club through January

news 'I think so' - Martin issues encouraging Walker-Peters claim ahead of January window

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Saints fans have until Sunday 17th December 2023 at 23.59pm GMT to enter the competition

How Saints fans can enter competition to win hospitality tickets for Boxing Day game

deal

Saints fans can access an Echo subscription for just £3 for three months

deal Saints fans can subscribe for just £3 for three months in limited-time sale

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Manager Russell Martin confirmed he expects Kyle Walker-Peters to stay at the club through January

news 'I think so' - Martin issues encouraging Walker-Peters claim ahead of January window

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Kamaldeen was forced off in the first half against Bristol City

NEWS 'Looks like a significant one' - Martin provides fitness update on Kamaldeen

Interview

Walker-Peters' second goal of the season helped Saints beat Bristol City

Interview 'As a footballer, you know' - Walker-Peters delighted with winner over Bristol City

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Southampton's Ross Stewart during the Championship match between Southampton and West Brom at St Mary's Stadium. Photo by Stuart Martin.

news 'We're assessing him' - Saints striker Stewart suffers injury setback

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Simon Oakley, 59, passed away earlier this month following a fall at St Mary's

news 'Really nice moment' - Martin reflects on tribute after death of Saints fan

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National Sport

Jurgen Klopp was delighted to take top spot with a game to spare (Peter Byrne/PA)

Jurgen Klopp satisfied as Liverpool secure top spot with a game to spare

Aston Villa’s Alex Moreno celebrates his winner against Legia. (Joe Giddens/PA)

Unai Emery eager to top group after Aston Villa reach ECL knockout stages

Mohamed Salah (right) has now scored 199 goals for Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA)

Mohamed Salah closes in on 200 club as Liverpool confirm top spot

Lewis Dunk hailed a historic day for Brighton (Gareth Fuller/PA)

You’ve got to dream big: Lewis Dunk eyes Europa League glory with Brighton

David Moyes braved the cold in Serbia (Darko Vojinovic/AP)

David Moyes urges West Ham to finish the job and top Group A

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Saints Gaston Ramirez (c) celebrates with team-mate Tadanari Lee after he opens the scoring to make it 1-0 during Southampton v Bristol City, Capital One Cup, Third Round, St Marys Stadium, Southampton, Tues 24th September 2013.

Saints thumped Bristol last time the two teams met

Two cars from the Jon Pertwee era are on display at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, including the Whomobile

Doctor Who's Hampshire links revealed as sci-fi classic turns 60

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Entertainment

Summer Sessions will take over Guildhall Square in June 2024

The full line-up for Southampton's newest music festival confirmed for next summer

The Apprentice will return for its 18th series in 2024

BBC announces the return of The Apprentice for 2024 (here's what we know so far)

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Mia Schem was released after 55 days in captivity in Gaza (AP)

Israeli military confirms release of six more hostages in Gaza Strip

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What the papers say – December 1

The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall (Aaron Chown, PA)

Prince and Princess of Wales appear ‘relaxed’ at Royal Variety Performance

The King and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are attending the Cop28 climate summit in Dubai (Daniel Leal/PA)

King and Sunak to attend Cop28 as leaders assess bids to tackle climate change

Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Stephen Watson replaced Ian Hopkins in May 2021 (James Speakman/PA)

Significant improvements by Greater Manchester Police, inspection finds

A woman with her dog in snow in Swarland, Northumberland (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Wintry showers and sub-zero temperatures set to continue

Councils and businesses are ‘crying out’ for clarification on waste reforms, MPs said (Jonathan Pow/PA)

Government delays mean more plastic waste will go to landfill, say MPs

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