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Delays on M3 after crash blocks lane

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'Knocking on my door' - Why Thompson has had to wait for Saints Women chance

MANAGER Marieanne Spacey-Cale explained that Emma Thompson has had to wait for her chance this season after her double-helped Saints Women beat Lewes 2-1 on Sunday. The Chelsea academy graduate marked her first league start for Southampton FC with

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Delays after lines blocked between Swaythling and Winchester

6:41pm Lines have now reopened following a signalling problem between Swaythling and Winchester. But, delays remain

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Picture of men released after Henry Hoover stolen from Sainsbury’s

Police have released a photo of two men after a vacuum cleaner and £330 worth of items were stolen from Sainsbury’s. Officers are investigating the incident of shoplifting at the Tollbar Way store on January 8. It involved the theft of a Henry

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Michael McIntyre's sell out Southampton show rearranged for later this month

Michael McIntyre's sell out Southampton show has been rescheduled for later this month. The celebrated comic and TV personality was forced to cancel a short notice date at Mayflower Theatre last month after undergoing an operation.  He is currently

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'Happy to be here' - Hampshire signing Ali Orr excited for start of season

NEW signing Ali Orr insists he "can't wait to get going" as Hampshire begin their quest for a County Championship title with a long trip to Durham on Friday. Orr, who joined from Sussex in November, will be looking to play an important role in

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How Saints fans have reacted to 3-2 defeat at Ipswich

SAINTS fans have taken to social media to react to their 3-2 defeat at Ipswich Town, which has knocked their chances of automatic promotion. Jeremy Sarmiento struck seconds before the final whistle at Portman Road to ensure a dramatic climax to

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Fiancée of woman killed in horrific lorry crash issues heartbreaking plea

The fiancée of a woman killed in a horrific crash that saw three people dead has issued a plea for drivers to put down their phones. In an emotional statement, Aaron Law is imploring people to not use mobile devices while driving. Aaron’s partner

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16-year-old charged with possession of a knife on Eastleigh's High Street

A 16-year-old from Eastleigh has been charged with possession of a knife in a public place.  It follows an incident last week which saw unmarked police cars and dog units descend on the town's High Street after dark. Three teens - two aged

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'Dangerous scoreline' - Eastleigh's Davis on Maidenhead comeback defeat

EASTLEIGH boss Kelvin Davis described Monday's 3-2 defeat to Maidenhead United as "disappointing" and admitted nerves may have been a factor in the loss. The Spitfires went 2-0 up at the Silverlake Stadium after 16 minutes through goals by Solomon

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'Remember for a long time' - McKenna's reaction to late win over Saints

IPSWICH Town boss Kieran McKenna insisted his side's dramatic 3-2 win over Saints will live long in the memory. The Northern Irish coach was complimentary of Russell Martin's charges, who demanded Ipswich's most thorough pre-match preparation of

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Saints player ratings as Aribo impresses in last-gasp defeat at Ipswich

SAINTS were dealt a huge blow to their automatic promotion hopes on Monday evening by losing 3-2 at league leaders Ipswich Town. Southampton were reduced to 10 men when James Bree was shown red for a last-man foul on Leif Davis before Jeremy Sarmiento

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Southampton woman sentenced for stealing alcohol from Sainsbury’s

A Southampton woman has been sentenced for shoplifting from a Hedge End store. Whitney Jay Hunt, 29, of Winston Close, pleaded guilty to the theft of alcohol, which occurred at Sainsbury’s, Tollbar Way on Friday, November 24.  READ MORE: New

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The heart of the community: Postmasters are an anchor for high streets and villages

No two days are ever the same for Postmasters. The Post Offices they run sit at the heart of their communities and are more than just a place to buy stamps or send parcels to friends and loved ones. Whether it’s to publicise a local event,

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What is going on with Jason Wilcox, Man United and Saints?

SAINTS lost a must-win game to promotion rivals in the 97th minute and that still finds itself tied for most deflating moment of the day. The enthralling contest at Ipswich Town, resulting in a 3-2 defeat, was made even more frenetic by off-the-pitch

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Maritime school trashed as police issue warning to parents

Hampshire police are warning parents after the Warsash Maritime School was trashed. Police officers have taken to Facebook asking parents to check what their children are doing during the school Easter holiday. The officers involved said that

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Charity founders 'devastated' as callous burglars gut their study centre

The founders of a charity have been left 'shocked and devastated' after callous burglars broke in and stole thousands of pounds of equipment. Colin Oliphant and his wife Linda have been running the Sholing Valleys Study Centre for 40 years, recording

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Red Arrows set to fly over Hampshire coast for D-Day memorial event

The Red Arrows are set to head to Lee-on-the-Solent this summer to take part in the South Coast's D-Day memorial events. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team will take part in the Daedalus D-Day 80 event to mark the 80th anniversary of the decisive

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Police seize e-scooter after rider travels across M27 bridge

Police in the New Forest have seized an e-scooter after a rider was seen using it over a bridge on the M27. Officers seized the scooter after the rider was stopped on the bridge that goes over the M27 just before Paultons Park on Sunday, March

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All the schools with 'Outstanding' Ofsted ratings in Southampton

Several schools in Southampton have been given the top rating by Ofsted. The education watchdog, the Office for Standards in Education, visits schools to review performance, assessing anything from the quality of teaching to pupil behaviour.

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'No guarantee' - Martin explains decision to drop Walker-Peters in Ipswich defeat

SAINTS boss Russell Martin explained that "no player is guaranteed to start" after dropping Kyle Walker-Peters in their 3-2 defeat at Ipswich. The 26 year old was dropped to the bench on Monday evening for the first time in the league this season

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Woman who stole parcel worth £140 from Southampton street among those at court

The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... CHERYL WEAVERS, 34, of Tankerville Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to four counts of theft from a shop after £200.54 worth of sweets, cakes, roasting joints, washing products

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Nurse 'left in tears' after lift breaks down for three weeks

A nurse was "left in tears" after having to walk 10 flights of stairs when the lift in her block of flats stopped working. Anola Pillabo was “dreading to come home” after the lift outage at Austen Heights on Centenary Plaza which lasted almost

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Romsey Town Council objects to county council plans to close nearby tip

ROMSEY Town Council has joined the voices objecting to plans to close Casbrook tip. As previously reported, the Hampshire County Council has proposed to close smaller tips across the county to bridge a £132m shortfall. This includes the Casbrook

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Veteran faces homelessness if he can't find home for disabled son

A veteran who served his country for over two decades faces homelessness unless he finds a house suitable for his severely disabled son soon. Michael Johnson, 44, has been fruitlessly searching for a property for several years. The dad-of-two

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Solent University announces new online degree apprenticeship after £150k boost

Solent University has landed a £150,000 windfall from the Office for Students (OfS) to launch a new degree-level apprenticeship in management. The Southampton-based education institute has welcomed the funds, which will see it launch a new Level

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Southampton student receives royal award after vaccine heroics

A university student has collected his British Empire Medal at a ceremony in Winchester after helping run a Covid-19 vaccination clinc at the Southampton University Health Centre during the pandemic. Michael James Penston, who was only 18 years

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Local firms urged to provide work experience for SEND learners

Solent Careers Hub has launched a campaign asking local businesses to offer work experience for young people with special educational needs (SEND). By showcasing the aspirations and enthusiasm of SEND students, the new inspirational video hopes

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M27 lanes are too narrow - and are a fatal accident waiting to happen

Currently, there are restrictions on the M27 due to surface upgrades. Why did they not do this when, for a number of years, we had to put up with another brainless idea called smart-motorway alterations? Because of the many fatal accidents

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New Forest gun shop set to close after 100 years of trade

An established gun shop in the New Forest is closing in what has been described as ‘the end of an era’. Lamberts of Ringwood in the town's Market Place is set to close its doors at the end of April. The shop has been trading as a gunsmith for