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Firefighters called to residential street near Itchen Bridge
Firefighters have rushed to a residential street in Southampton. Two fire engines were called to an incident on Albert Road South at around 6pm this evening. The road was blocked off by police as firefighters attended a property. (Image
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Saints confirm Edozie season-long loan to Anderlecht
SAINTS have confirmed that winger Sam Edozie has moved to Belgian Pro League side RSC Anderlecht on loan for the 2024/25 season. The 21 year old, who has played 63 times for Saints since his transfer from Manchester City in 2022, scoring six goals
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Cornet on why he signed for Saints, what Downes told him and style in first interview
SAINTS signing Maxwel Cornet revealed he spoke to manager Russell Martin and former teammate Flynn Downes before signing at St Mary's. The pair convinced him to switch London for Southampton as the 27 year old signed from West Ham United on loan
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Second yellow weather warning for rain issued for Southampton
A second weather warning has been issued for Southampton this week as the city braces for heavy rain. A new warning has been put in place on Friday after the Met Office issued a yellow warning for rain on Wednesday. The first warning, which
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Man arrested after fatal M27 lorry crash has died, police confirm
A man arrested following a fatal crash on the M27 has died, police have confirmed. Three people were arrested after 36-year-old Michal Kaminski died in a crash on the M27 near junction five on February 21. The Polish-national, who had been
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Brits issued warning to keep cholesterol low 'much earlier on in life' amid new study
Lowering cholesterol levels should be thought about much earlier in life than you might think, according to researchers. A study has found that exposure to high or fluctuating cholesterol early in life could heighten the risk of developing a condition
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Warning for M27 drivers with new closures to come into force tonight
A warning has been issued to drivers with two weeks worth of closures announced for a key M27 junction. The exit slip road at Junction 5 for Eastleigh will close overnight, starting from today. The closure will mean that drivers travelling
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Boy, 16, from Southampton arrested after fight involving ten people
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a scrap involving ten people. The teen from Southampton was arrested after police rushed to a public order incident in Andover town centre just before 7pm on Tuesday night. When officers arrived at
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Jeremy Kyle Show guest had taken four drug overdoses, inquest told
A man had taken four drug overdoses after appearing on the Jeremy Kyle show, an inquest has heard. Steve Dymond, 63, is believed to have killed himself seven days after filming for the ITV show in May 2019. He had taken a lie detector test
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Update in trial of man accused of having sex with dog
The trial of a man accused of having sex with a dog has been adjourned for a second time. Terence Bennett, 66, is alleged to have caused the dog unnecessary suffering. It is said he was holding the dog and “thrusting into the rear of it in
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Organ commits future to Hampshire with two-year contract extension
HAMPSHIRE all-rounder Felix Organ has committed his future at Utilita Bowl to 2026 with a two-year contract extension. Since his debut for the club in 2017, he has been capped 86 times across his career and is a product of Hampshire’s successful
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Body found in search for missing woman in country park
A body has been found in a country park after a large search for a missing person. Officers searching for 73-year-old Marcia Mitchell from Lee-on-the-Solent discovered the body of a woman in the Alver Valley area. Formal identification has
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Woman’s body found in Hampshire country lane
The body of a woman has been found in a rural Hampshire lane. Police officers and forensics rushed to Lower Baybridge Lane near Owslebury after the woman's body was found lying next to an abandoned black car on Tuesday. Officers are trying
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School gets green light to build an outdoor woodland shelter
A school has been given the green light to build an outdoor shelter in its woodland area. Marchwood Junior School said the development will provide a learning zone for pupils and the community. The school in Main Road, which has around 300
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Southampton's Simeu lands move to Albanian premier division side
FORMER Saints defender Dynel Simeu has signed for Albanian top division side FK Teuta following his release this summer. Simeu, 22, departed St Mary's this summer at the end of his contract after battling a ruptured Achilles injury which put an
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Saints hopeful of concluding Edozie's loan switch to Belgian Pro League side
SAINTS are hopeful of concluding a deal to see Sam Edozie move to Belgian Pro League side RSC Anderlecht on loan. Edozie, 21, was set for a temporary spell at Rangers but the Scottish giants did not complete the move in time ahead of the UK deadline
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Binmen in Southampton could go on strike over pay dispute
Bin collection crews, housing workers and care staff in Southampton could go on strike in a dispute over pay. Unite members at local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland rejected the local government employer’s pay offer for 2024/
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'I hope to go back' - Armstrong plans St Mary's return to say 'a proper goodbye'
FORMER Saints midfielder Stuart Armstrong says he is planning a St Mary's return to "say a proper goodbye" later this winter. The 32 year old departed Saints on a free transfer at the end of his contract in June, after seven years and 214 appearances
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Red Funnel cancels scores of ferries today amid disruption
Ten sailings have been cancelled on Red Funnel's car ferry service today, the Isle of Wight ferry firm has said. A familiar technical issue with one of the cross-Solent operator's vessels is to blame. A problem has occurred with the Voith unit
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Premier League ‘surprised and disappointed’ as Leicester appeal to avoid sanctions
THE Premier League is “surprised and very disappointed” after Leicester won their appeal against a decision that an independent commission had jurisdiction to consider an alleged breach of profit and sustainability rules. An appeal board found
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Police seen searching country park in search for missing woman
Police are scouring a country park in search of a missing woman. Officers have ramped up patrols to find Marcia Mitchell, 73, who has not been seen since Sunday. Those involved in the search have been seen at Alver Valley Country Park in Lee-on-the-Solent
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Man detained under Mental Health Act after 'horrible' fire at home
A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act following a suspected arson in Chandler's Ford, police confirmed. Emergency services rushed to a fire at a house in Suffolk Drive shortly after midnight on Sunday, September 1. The scene was
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Police search for missing Southampton man last seen on Burgess Road
Update: Arsam Afrasiabi has been located. Police have launched a search for a missing Southampton man on Burgess Road. 59-year-old Arsam Afrasiabi was last seen on Burgess Road at around 9pm on Monday, September 2. He is believed to be
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How much will your state pension increase by next year?
Pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April, reports have suggested. According to the reports, the Treasury’s internal working calculations would see the pension payments boosted as a result of the triple lock. Under the
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The 'bijou Georgian' spot in Hampshire named among the best UK market towns
A "bijou Georgian" market town in Hampshire with "lovely pubs and restaurants" has been named among the best in the UK. Alresford was featured alongside 15 others in a list from the Daily Mail, who consulted property experts and estate agents.
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Homebase store in Fareham set to be turned into Sainsbury's supermarket
A Homebase store in Fareham is set to be transformed into a supermarket. National supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is set to expand its number of stores across the country – with a new store coming to shoppers in Fareham. Sainsbury’s said it expects
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Fine for man caught with cannabis at train station
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... ARAM TONOYAN, 24, of Tennyson Road, Southampton admitted failing to provide a specimen for analysis. He was banned for 24 months and fined £460. Tonoyan must pay £85 court
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Woman 'outraged' at bins overflowing with tissue in hospital toilets
An 'outraged' woman was disgusted when she found bins overflowing with tissue at a Southampton hospital toilet. On Thursday, Brenda Harvey, 57, went to Southampton General Hospital with her sister and brother-in-law, Manda and Brian, as he was
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Calls to rehaul notorious crossing where woman broke her wrist in van crash
Councillors are calling for a 'very dangerous crossing' to be made safer after 'limited improvements' last year. Planning bosses in Eastleigh are asking for more safety improvements at the notorious Portsmouth Road zebra crossing in Lowford.
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Major Hedge End road hit by road works in September
A major Hedge End road is due to shut this month which could case traffic issues for drivers heading into Southampton city centre. Hampshire County Council has said its highway teams will be undertaking the removal of vegetation along banks of
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Family run city eatery named UK's best new Indian restaurant
A family run authentic eatery in Southampton has been crowned the best new Indian restaurant in the UK just five months after opening its doors close to the city's waterfront. The Chennai Lounge in Terminus Terrace has already established a reputation
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Inquest opens into death of woman discovered unresponsive in her house
AN inquest has opened into the death of a Southampton woman who was found unresponsive in her home. Anne Marie Davidson, 54, of Harbour Road, died at her home on February 13. The inquest into her death was opened at Winchester Coroner's Court
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Woman initially turned away from hospital before being admitted, inquest told
Questions have been raised over why a Southampton woman was not admitted to hospital days before her death, an inquest has been told. Susan Karen Dixon, 59, of Kingsclere Avenue, died at Southampton General Hospital on June 1, 2023, an inquest
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Tree surgeon firm hit with fine after failing to tell police name of driver
A tree surgeon firm has been slapped with a £700 fine after it failed to tell police the name of a driver. Langley Arboriculture Ltd, based at Romsey Road, Cadnam, was found guilty of failing to provide information relating to the identification
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Hampshire search and rescue notches up over a thousand callouts
Hampshire Search and Rescue has marked its 1,100 callout. The dedicated voluntary organisation, which began its operations in 2003, is primarily tasked with locating and rescuing the vulnerable on behalf of local law enforcement. Preparing
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Plans for shipping container takeaway outside supermarket approved
Plans for a takeaway in a shipping container outside a supermarket have been given the green light. An application was submitted by Tesco to install a food and drink business next to to their Bursledon store. The proposals were approved by
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Woman finds never-seen-before photo of mum after buying first newspaper in 30 years
A woman was left shocked after finding a never seen before photo of her mother who died three years ago. Christine Craig could not believe her eyes when she opened Monday’s edition of the Daily Echo. Looking back at her was her mother Patricia
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Derelict police station for sale after developer gives up homes bid
A derelict police station has been put up for sale - three years after one of Britain's biggest housebuilders abandoned its bid to transform the site. McCarthy Stone said it was no longer interested in the land at Jones Lane in Hythe after failing
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Cruise ship passengers demand compensation over Ventura norovirus outbreak
Dozens of cruise passengers have instructed solicitors in a bid to get refunds and compensation after a cruise ship set sail with around 500 people affected by norovirus. P&O Cruises' ship Ventura was hit by repeated bouts of the sickness and
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‘Shirley has a lot to offer’: Business owners come together to create music event
Business owners in Shirley have come together to create a unique music event that will celebrate local artists and raise money for charity. Shirley Fringe will be a free, three-day long festival from Friday, September 20, to Sunday, September 22
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90s indie stars to bring their big hits to the stage in Southampton
Indie legends The Lightning Seeds have added a Southampton date to their autumn anniversary tour. Fresh from an appearance at Victorious Festival over the bank holiday weekend, frontman Ian Broudie and the band will bring a lifetime of hit tunes
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'I'm thrilled to take the reins': New boss appointed at luxury hotel
A leadership transition is set to take place at a privately-owned boutique hotel in the New Forest. Lance Bartlett, general manager of Stanwell House in Lymington, and the hotel manager, his wife Lisa, are returning to their native South Africa
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Hospice says it faces 'challenging' times but has no plans to cut jobs 'at present'
A hospice has said it is not planning any job cuts but its boss has said: "Times are very challenging." The stark warning from Oakhaven Hospice in Lymington comes as Hospice UK - the body that represents 200 charities - warned of a funding crisis
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Plans unveiled to turn office above sweet shop into 'generous' flat
Plans to turn an empty town centre office into a two-bedroom flat have been unveiled. New Forest District Council has received an application relating to the first floor of 97a High Street, Lymington. The ground floor of the Grade II-listed
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Man caught with 1,500 child abuse images after police tracked IP address
A man was caught with more than 1,500 indecent images of children after police noticed suspicious activity. Andrew Baxter was arrested after police found an IP address connected to him was being used to download indecent images of children.
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Calls for 'disproportionate' plans to be re-examined after controversy
Residents are calling for a controversial application for a rear dormer to be scrutinised by the council's planning committee. People living in Coachmakers Mews, Romsey, objected to the scheme, submitted by Rita Jarvis for the property at 31 Latimer
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Saints fan issues rallying cry to Russell Martin - 'play another way' - Letter
Only three games in and it is clear Saints are going to be in a fight to stay up. Martin wants the team to play out from the back, but it is so easy to play against and puts so much pressure on the players, which ends in them making errors that
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Eastleigh nursery receives Green Flag award for second year
A Hampshire nursery has been given a green flag award for the second year in a row. Bright Horizons Fair Oak Nursery, in Eastleigh, received the Eco-School's Green Flag award for their dedication to teaching children about the planet and its future
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New Forest Council initiates energy-saving scheme and volunteer training
New Forest District Council and Community Energy South have granted £40,000 to New Forest Transition. This fund is for the New Forest Home Energy Advice Team (HEAT) Project, which aims to offer energy-saving guidance and volunteer training programmes
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Man left paralysed from waist down after crash with lorry on M27
A man was left paralysed from the waist down after a crash with a vehicle transporter on the M27. Southampton Magistrates' Court heard how Thome Tauro was left seriously injured after the crash near Rownhams services. He had been driving
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Hundreds of pigs to hoover up acorns in New Forest this month
Hundreds of pigs will soon be released to eat up acorns in the New Forest. The centuries-old tradition sees the pigs let loose in the national park by commoners. The pannage improves conditions for ponies and cattle by hoovering up acorns which
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Martin insists Lallana 'wanted so badly' a return to Saints to 'finish his career'
MANAGER Russell Martin insisted he has had "a lot of chats" about nerves with Adam Lallana, who he adds "cares so much" about Saints. Lallana did not put a foot wrong, completing 100 per cent of his passes, in his first 30 minutes back at the club
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Saints and Ajax still waiting for confirmation of Kamaldeen's loan transfer
SAINTS await FIFA's confirmation of Kamaldeen Sulemana's loan transfer as Ajax admit submitting documents last minute on deadline day. Ajax technical director Alex Kroes admitted he does not know whether Kamaldeen's proposed season-long loan has
