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A car transporter got stuck on a narrow lane near Riverside park

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Traffic chaos after car transporter gets stuck at narrow corner

Cllr David Harrison was approaching the Rushington Roundabout when the latest lorry crash occurred on the opposite carriageway

Cllr David Harrison was approaching the Rushington Roundabout when the latest lorry crash occurred on the opposite carriageway

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Motorist left shocked after lorry topples over 'right beside' him

The Sundowner building, Ocean Village

The Sundowner building, Ocean Village

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Bar forced to close 'due to scaffolding' surrounding building for more than a year

Missing Southampton man Mark Harris has been found by police

Missing Southampton man Mark Harris has been found by police

Man missing for nearly a week found by police

Curdridge Heights is on the market for £6.25m

Curdridge Heights is on the market for £6.25m

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Look inside bankrupt billionaire's mansion on the market for more than £6m

Several slip roads will be closed overnight from October 15 to October 19.

Several slip roads will be closed overnight from October 15 to October 19.

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M27 closures to begin tonight with motorists warned

A woman who was attacked in Palmerston Park, Southampton is backing calls for CCTV to be installed

A woman who was attacked in Palmerston Park, Southampton is backing calls for CCTV to be installed

RECLAIM OUR PARKS

Reclaim our Parks

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Woman knocked unconscious in city park attack backs calls for CCTV

The Shoe Inn, in Plaitford, sold for £415,000

The Shoe Inn, in Plaitford, sold for £415,000

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New Forest pub dating back to the Tudor times sold at auction

Large bags of rocks positioned inside the entrance to Royal Victoria Country Park.

Large bags of rocks positioned inside the entrance to Royal Victoria Country Park.

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Country park entrance closed for three days - this is why

The Stranglers will perform at Southampton Summer Sessions 2025

The Stranglers will perform at Southampton Summer Sessions 2025

Southampton Summer Sessions

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The Stranglers announced as Southampton Summer Sessions act for 2025

Disruption as rail lines via Chandler’s Ford are blocked following signalling problem

Disruption as rail lines via Chandler’s Ford are blocked following signalling problem

Disruption as rail lines via Chandler's Ford are blocked following signalling problem

One lane blocked and delays building following incident on the A31

One lane blocked and delays building following incident on the A31

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One lane blocked and delays building following incident on the A31

Morgan Schneiderlin has opened up on what is next following his retirement

Morgan Schneiderlin has opened up on what is next following his retirement

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'Forever grateful' - Schneiderlin reflects on Saints stint and opens up on retirement

Petition launched after three cars crash on Bitterne Road West

Petition launched after three cars crash on Bitterne Road West

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Petition launched after three cars crash on Bitterne Road West

Hundreds of vehicles clamped with the number of untaxed cars rising in Southampton

Hundreds of vehicles clamped with the number of untaxed cars rising in Southampton

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Hundreds of vehicles clamped for having no tax in Southampton

Southampton is burning 70 per cent of its household waste, a 12 per cent increase on the 2015 figure

Southampton is burning 70 per cent of its household waste, a 12 per cent increase on the 2015 figure

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'Insane' rise in use of incinerators as Southampton burns 70 per cent of waste

Huge crowds gathered as part of the car meet

Huge crowds gathered as part of the car meet

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Car meet: Arrests after police are 'misled' in interviews

Housing provider apologises for overflowing rubbish that spills out onto the road

Housing provider apologises for overflowing rubbish that spills out onto the road

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Housing provider apologises for overflowing rubbish

The Tudor House. Priestley found his way into historical Southampton but seems a tad rueful that he has it almost to himself.

The Tudor House. Priestley found his way into historical Southampton but seems a tad rueful that he has it almost to himself.

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What wrote JB Priestley about 1930s Southampton

Russian consultant anaesthetist Leo Krivskiy standing in front of his row boat, Happy Socks.

Russian consultant anaesthetist Leo Krivskiy standing in front of his row boat, Happy Socks.

University Hospital Southampton

Meet the Russian doctor from the city's NHS who is rowing for Ukrainian medics

Top Gear's The Stig visited a Supercar Weekend at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu

Top Gear's The Stig visited a Supercar Weekend at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu

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Top Gear attraction axed following decision to 'rest' BBC show

Diwali Mela 2023

Diwali Mela 2023

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Festival that attracted more than 1,000 visitors last year to return on Saturday

Revolution Southampton on Downing Street will feature a DJ deck and a 'Red Bull kitchen.

Revolution Southampton on Downing Street will feature a DJ deck and a 'Red Bull kitchen.

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Revolution bar to transform for house party

A hustings event is planned for November 14 at Bramshaw Village Hall, during the New Forest Commoners' Defence Association's (CDA) mid-term meeting

A hustings event is planned for November 14 at Bramshaw Village Hall, during the New Forest Commoners' Defence Association's (CDA) mid-term meeting

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New Forest verderer election hustings to be held

Southampton hospital bosses have won permission for a new office building on a car park

Southampton hospital bosses have won permission for a new office building on a car park

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Hospital bosses win permission to build office building on car park

The NHS has urged people to book appointments via the NHS website, app, or by calling 119

The NHS has urged people to book appointments via the NHS website, app, or by calling 119

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More than 100,000 take up free Covid vaccine

Fareham Live Gala Night

Fareham Live Gala Night

Win free tickets for Fareham Live show Tiger Who Came to Tea

A candlelight concert at Southampton Art Gallery has been described as 'underwhelming'

A candlelight concert at Southampton Art Gallery has been described as 'underwhelming'

Christmas Concert

Candlelit concerts to light up Royal Victoria Chapel

Sport

Morgan Schneiderlin has opened up on what is next following his retirement

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'Forever grateful' - Schneiderlin reflects on Saints stint and opens up on retirement

Theo Walcott has been impressed by Tyler Dibling's confidence

Theo Walcott has been impressed by Tyler Dibling's confidence

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Academy graduate Walcott insists Saints should be 'proud' of Dibling

Theo Walcott scored on his St Mary's return

Theo Walcott scored on his St Mary's return

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St Mary's return 'brought back nice memories' for Walcott

Childhood Saints fan Meg Collett scored against Portsmouth on Sunday

Childhood Saints fan Meg Collett scored against Portsmouth on Sunday

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Collett: 'We scored five goals and I’m just so happy to beat Pompey'

Southampton manager Russell Martin played in a charity game against Saints legends on Sunday.

Southampton manager Russell Martin played in a charity game against Saints legends on Sunday.

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Martin: 'It was great being on the pitch but I prefer being on the sidelines now'

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National Sport

Kamran Ghulam scored a century on his Test debut for Pakistan (K.M. Chaudary/AP)

Kamran Ghulam scored a century on his Test debut for Pakistan (K.M. Chaudary/AP)

Kamran Ghulam leads Pakistan rally against fast-starting England with debut ton

Wales must do without the injured Dafydd Jenkins (Mike Egerton/PA)

Wales must do without the injured Dafydd Jenkins (Mike Egerton/PA)

Dafydd Jenkins to miss Wales’ autumn matches as lock targets mid-December return

Matthew Potts struck just before tea for England (K.M. Chaudary/AP)

Matthew Potts struck just before tea for England (K.M. Chaudary/AP)

Matthew Potts ends Pakistan century stand after early Jack Leach joy for England

Joe Allen has described his Wales return after retiring from international football 20 months ago as a “whirlwind” (David Davies/PA)

Joe Allen has described his Wales return after retiring from international football 20 months ago as a “whirlwind” (David Davies/PA)

Great to be back – Joe Allen savours Wales return but won’t look too far ahead

Jack Leach took two morning wickets for England (K.M. Chaudary)

Jack Leach took two morning wickets for England (K.M. Chaudary)

Jack Leach gives England early joy before Pakistan recovery

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen scrambles away from New York Jets defensive end Solomon Thomas (Pamela Smith/AP)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen scrambles away from New York Jets defensive end Solomon Thomas (Pamela Smith/AP)

Buffalo Bills hold off New York Jets to strengthen divisional lead

Craig Bellamy is the first Wales manager to start his reign with a four-game unbeaten run (David Davies/PA)

Craig Bellamy is the first Wales manager to start his reign with a four-game unbeaten run (David Davies/PA)

Craig Bellamy shrugs off place in Wales history books after beating Montenegro

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Nostalgia

The Shoe Inn, in Plaitford, sold for £415,000

The Shoe Inn, in Plaitford, sold for £415,000

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New Forest pub dating back to the Tudor times sold at auction

The Tudor House. Priestley found his way into historical Southampton but seems a tad rueful that he has it almost to himself.

The Tudor House. Priestley found his way into historical Southampton but seems a tad rueful that he has it almost to himself.

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What wrote JB Priestley about 1930s Southampton

Women's Emergency Corps. Under the headline “Not Made In Germany” the pictures show the interior of the workroom of the Women’s Emergency Corps premises at Hanover Buildings as a party of keen workers are busily engaged in making toys of all

Women's Emergency Corps. Under the headline “Not Made In Germany” the pictures show the interior of the workroom of the Women’s Emergency Corps premises at Hanover Buildings as a party of keen workers are busily engaged in making toys of all

The remarkable initiative set up to harness talents during World War I

South Western House, Southampton in 1940's. Southern Daily Echo Archives.

South Western House, Southampton in 1940's. Southern Daily Echo Archives.

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The fascinating history behind one of Southampton's most iconic buildings

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Entertainment

The Stranglers will perform at Southampton Summer Sessions 2025

Southampton Summer Sessions

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The Stranglers announced as Southampton Summer Sessions act for 2025

Top Gear's The Stig visited a Supercar Weekend at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu

Top Gear's The Stig visited a Supercar Weekend at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu

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Top Gear attraction axed following decision to 'rest' BBC show

Fareham Live Gala Night

Fareham Live Gala Night

Win free tickets for Fareham Live show Tiger Who Came to Tea

If you do not watch or record live TV or stream BBC iPlayer, you could be eligible for a £169.50

If you do not watch or record live TV or stream BBC iPlayer, you could be eligible for a £169.50

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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

Paddington Visits launches in Southampton ahead of the beloved bear’s return to the big screen in PADDINGTON IN PERU, in cinemas from November 8th 2024

Paddington Visits launches in Southampton ahead of the beloved bear’s return to the big screen in PADDINGTON IN PERU, in cinemas from November 8th 2024

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Statue of Paddington bear unveiled in Southampton

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Columnists

Romsey and Southampton North MP Caroline Nokes pens first new column in the Echo

Romsey and Southampton North MP Caroline Nokes pens first new column in the Echo

View from Westminster

'Working with charities like Guide Dogs helps me understand issues faced' - MP column

Peter McGahan, Worldwide Financial Planning

Peter McGahan, Worldwide Financial Planning

'Procrastination is my greatest sin' - Talking about life insurance must be done now

Southampton Test MP Satvir Kaur official portrait. Picture: UK Parliament (Image sourced with Creative Commons licence creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)

Southampton Test MP Satvir Kaur official portrait. Picture: UK Parliament (Image sourced with Creative Commons licence creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)

View from Westminster

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'It will take time to fully reform and fix the NHS' - MP column

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Sir Keir Starmer declined to rule out increases in employers’ national insurance contributions as speculation about the Budget mounts (Ben Whitley/PA)

Sir Keir Starmer declined to rule out increases in employers’ national insurance contributions as speculation about the Budget mounts (Ben Whitley/PA)

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‘We will keep manifesto promise on tax,’ says Starmer amid Budget speculation

Albania’s Prime Minister, Edi Rama, said Tirana has turned down many requests from other EU countries to take in thousands of asylum seekers but has made an exception for Italy (Boglarka Bodnar/MTI/AP)

Albania’s Prime Minister, Edi Rama, said Tirana has turned down many requests from other EU countries to take in thousands of asylum seekers but has made an exception for Italy (Boglarka Bodnar/MTI/AP)

Albania says only Italy allowed to operate migrant asylum centres in the country

EMBARGOED TO 1200 WEDNESDAY APRIL 24 File photo dated 04/03/2017 of a woman’s hands on a laptop keyboard. UK-based email security firm Egress has been acquired by US cybersecurity giant KnowBe4, it has been announced. The terms of the transaction have

EMBARGOED TO 1200 WEDNESDAY APRIL 24 File photo dated 04/03/2017 of a woman’s hands on a laptop keyboard. UK-based email security firm Egress has been acquired by US cybersecurity giant KnowBe4, it has been announced. The terms of the transaction have

Ransomware and nation state-backed cyber attacks on the rise, Microsoft warns

A Labour MP is expected to introduce a Bill aimed at stopping children from using mobile phones at school (Yui Mok/PA)

A Labour MP is expected to introduce a Bill aimed at stopping children from using mobile phones at school (Yui Mok/PA)

Government unlikely to back Bill aimed at reducing phone use in school – No 10

A ‘high pitched scream’ was heard two days before 10-year-old Sara Sharif was killed and her family fled to Pakistan, jurors have been told (Surrey Police/PA)

A ‘high pitched scream’ was heard two days before 10-year-old Sara Sharif was killed and her family fled to Pakistan, jurors have been told (Surrey Police/PA)

‘High pitched scream’ from home two days before Sara Sharif killed, court told

Police have appealed for any witnesses to the incident to come forward (Peter Byrne/PA)

Police have appealed for any witnesses to the incident to come forward (Peter Byrne/PA)

Murder investigation launched after man in 40s dies in Tottenham shooting

(Themba Hadebe/AP)

(Themba Hadebe/AP)

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Drought from El Nino causing southern Africa’s worst hunger crisis in decades

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