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Martin takes responsibility for defeat before launching scathing review of players

SAINTS manager Russell Martin insisted his side "lacked fight, aggression, spirit and togetherness" in their 3-1 defeat at AFC Bournemouth. The Cherries raced to a three-goal lead through record signing Evanilson, Dango Ouattara in fortuitous fashion

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Harwood-Bellis: 'It's not a reflection of the manager or the staff'

DEFENDER Taylor Harwood-Bellis insisted Southampton's 3-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth was not a "reflection of the manager or the staff." Saints, winless in the Premier League this season, saw themselves 3-0 down in the first half before Harwood-Bellis

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Saints suffer resounding defeat at neighbours AFC Bournemouth

SAINTS were on the verge of complete humiliation before they wrestled back a small helping of pride in a 3-1 defeat at AFC Bournemouth. Evanilson's first Premier League strike, a Dango Ouattara deflection and a brilliant solo goal from Antoine

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Saints Carabao Cup tie with Stoke given date, kick-off time and ticket information

SAINTS have been given a date and kick-off time for their home Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Stoke City next month. Saints will host the Potters, currently 20th in the Sky Bet Championship, on Tuesday, October 29, having beaten Everton on

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Premier League recap - Saints beaten 3-1 at Cherries - As it happened

11:01pm That's all from us this evening. A difficult night of football. Reaction from Martin and Harwood-Bellis on the

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Popular soft play centre goes into liquidation after sudden closure

A children’s play centre in Southampton has gone into liquidation. Bosses at the Injoy Centre in Ocean Village called it an "incredibly difficult decision" and said they were "truly heartbroken" to close. It comes after the centre suddenly

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Hampshire chairman hails ‘landmark day in English cricket’ after near £120m takeover

The completion of the near-£120m takeover of Hampshire County Cricket Club by the owners of an Indian Premier League club is a landmark day in English cricket, according to the club's majority shareholder. Delhi Capitals co-owners GMR Group have

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Man dies after crash on Itchen Bridge

A man has died following a crash on the Itchen Bridge. Just before 7.15pm on Wednesday, September 25, a man was walking on the landmark when he became involved in a collision with a motorcycle. The Southampton resident, aged in his 50s, was

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Kevin Pietersen ‘involved’ in the GMR takeover of Hampshire Cricket

Kevin Pietersen held talks with Hampshire Cricket surrounding its takeover by GMR, the club chairman has revealed. Today it has been announced that co-owners of the Dehli Capitals, GMR Group, had acquired Hampshire County Cricket Club for a fee

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Arrest as man 'in car crash' during fight near Shirley bar

A man was left with injuries to his face and head after being in a 'car crash' during a fight near a bar in Shirley. At around 12.15am on Saturday, September 28, police received a report of an 'altercation' taking place on Shirley Road, close to

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Missing woman found after police helicopter search

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Allen hopeful first Saints goal can give Gregory confidence after 'frustrating' start

MANAGER Remi Allen insisted there is "a lot more still to come" after Saints Women returned to winning ways against Sheffield United on Sunday. Second half goals from loanee Freyga Gregory and top goalscorer Rianna Dean ensure Saints bounced back

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Price hikes in council car parks come into effect

Increased parking charges in the city centre are in effect from today which the council says will 'encourage drivers to consider more sustainable travel options'. As reported in the Echo on September 19, the council are set to hike up parking charges

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Missing woman with Alzheimer's found after search

A missing woman with Alzheimer’s has been found after a search. Jill, 79, was last seen in the Boyatt Wood area of Eastleigh at around 8pm on Sunday. The force confirmed she has since been found. A spokesperson said: "We're pleased to say

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Police searching for man after £100 of meat stolen from Costco

Police in Southampton have released CCTV images of a man after more than £100 worth of meat was stolen from Costco.  Investigating officers would like to speak with the man pictured in connection with the incident. Police were called to a report

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Flood alert issued after month's rainfall in just nine days

A flood alert has been issued after a month's worth of rain has fallen in just nine days. Residents in Ower and Cadnam have been told flooding is possible after levels in the River Blackwater were deemed high and rising. In the last 12 hours

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Asda releases statement after till issues saw store opening delays

Asda has released a statement apologising for delayed store openings around the UK today, due to technical issues with its tills. Some shoppers took to social media this morning (Monday, September 30) to share that some Asda stores were delaying

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Hundreds of Brits take legal action against luxury hotel over stomach bug

Nearly a thousand British holidaymakers are taking legal action after being struck down with gastric illnesses while staying at luxury hotels in Cape Verde. A staggering 926 people have come forward over the last three years to say they fell seriously

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'Check your change' - Rare coin sells for more than 300 times face value on eBay

We are all being urged to check our wallets and down the back of our sofas after a 50p coin sold for more than 300 times its value at auction this week. The 50p coin in question was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of Kew Gardens

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Hundreds caught drink-driving at least four times as 'something needs to change'

Hundreds of UK motorists have been caught driving at least four-times, new figures have revealed, as campaigners call on drastic law changes. A total of 27,837 British drivers were convicted of the offence multiple times in the 11 years to July

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Five big money changes coming in October from energy bills to the budget

Households across the UK are facing another winter of financial uncertainty as energy bills are set to rise again this week. But that is not the only thing set to change in October. There is further uncertainty around the economy with Rachel

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Exact date John Thomson returns to Corrie for Gail Platt's exit storyline

The exact date Jesse Chadwick, played by comedian and actor John Thomson arrives in Weatherfield for Gail Platt's final storyline on Coronation Street has been revealed. Jesse's return comes just as his ex Eileen Grimshaw heads back to the cobbles

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Disney+ to charge for password sharing costing up to £60 a year extra

The days of sharing your streaming services passwords are soon to be long gone as another giant provider clamps down on password sharing. Following in the steps of Netflix, Disney+ will begin charging users if they share the account with someone

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Strictly Come Dancing fans furious after 'one of the most shocking results ever'

Olympic champion Tom Dean has become the first celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2024 and fans are furious about it. Following the public vote, the gold-medallist swimmer, 24, faced singer and actress Toyah Willcox, 66, in the

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How you can lower your energy bills and what help is available for you

British households are facing increasing energy costs this winter after the regulator raised its price cap in October. Ofgem’s price cap is rising by £149 from the current £1,568 a year for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales to

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City gearing up for ceremony which dates back to 1500s

Preparations are being made for the latest instalment of a historical Southampton ceremony which dates back hundreds of years. The city holds beating the bounds and court leet on the first Tuesday after Michaelmas, September 29. This year this

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'Low-key country inn' in New Forest named among top 100 pubs in Britain

A "low-key country inn" in the New Forest has been named among the best 100 pubs in Britain. The Horse & Groom in the village of Woodgreen, which is close to Fordingbridge, was featured in the list from the Daily Mail. Discussing the creation

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Hampshire Cricket and Utilita Bowl under new ownership as Indian investment confirmed

New owners have been confirmed for Hampshire County Cricket Club and the Utilita Bowl after investment from the owners of an Indian Premier League Club. GMR Global Pte Ltd will take on the entire share capital of Hampshire Sport & Leisure Holdings

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Police locate missing girl, 13, missing since Sunday

A missing 13-year-old girl has been located by police. Elizabeth, aged 13, was last seen in the Lordshill area of Southampton at around 10.30am on Sunday, September 29. READ MORE: Work begins on Bitterne Road West house ravaged by fire

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Headliner announced for Southampton Summer Sessions 2025

Summer Sessions will return to Southampton next year, with a headline show from Simple Minds.  The series of live music events in Guildhall Square this summer was a huge success, drawing bumper crowds of music lovers for acts including Tom Jones

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New Forest hotel named Spa of the Year 2024

A New Forest Hotel has been named The Times and Sunday Times' Spa of the Year 2024.  Lime Wood Hotel near Lyndhurst picked up the prestigious title in the first ever definitive list of the 50 best UK Spas.  The retreat has been branded "a pioneer

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Builders begin works on Bitterne Road West home ravaged by blaze

Builders have moved in on a Southampton home destroyed by arson with the culprits never caught.  Firefighters rushed to a fire in a garden next to the house on Bitterne Road West at around 2.30pm on Saturday, June 24, 2023. The blaze quickly

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The unique event which saw chainsaws, helicopters and thatching

In the heart of Hampshire, amidst the rolling hills and lush countryside, a unique event took place in 2004 that brought together nature lovers, craftsmen, and families alike. The Hampshire Wood Fair, held in conjunction with Countryside Day at Sparsholt

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Artist pays homage to Sycamore Gap tree with tea bag paintings

An artist has paid tribute to the Sycamore Gap tree by painting it on used tea bags in different settings. The much-photographed and visited sycamore was cut down overnight between September 27 and 28, 2023, which sparked widespread anger and upset

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Hampshire builder calls for action as planning approvals hit decade low

A Hampshire builder has called for action as planning approvals for new homes have reached a decade low. BRiCS, based in Durley, said the decrease in approvals is stark proof of the housing crisis challenge. The builder, which has plans for

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Campaigners call for an end to executions in Iran with Southampton stall

Campaigners have taken to the streets of Southampton to call for an end to executions in Iran.  Members of the Association of Academics in Exile manned a stall opposite the Bargate on Above Bar Street on Saturday (September 28). They called

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Unexploded bomb brought chaos to busy Southampton shopping district

It was a discovery that sent a shiver down the spines of Southampton residents, a stark reminder of the perils they faced during the Second World War, even though the conflict had ended more than a year ago.  In August 1946, the town held its breath

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Lord Mayor of Southampton unveils highly anticipated mosaic at city church

The Mayor of Southampton has unveiled a highly anticipated mosaic at a Southampton church.  Lord Mayor, Councillor Dave Shields attended Freemantle Baptist Church on Saturday, September 28 where he unveiled the artwork.  The mosaic was constructed

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Old Town to be celebrated as part of campaign with special deals

A new campaign is being launched to promote Southampton's Old Town.  The initiative, running throughout September, is being led by GO! Southampton through Visit Southampton and Your Southampton. It aims to highlight the Old Town's offerings

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How town's landmark railway bridge came to be built

Romsey's first railway line ran from Eastleigh to Salisbury, then called Bishopstoke and Milton respectively. It was built in 1846. In the vicinity of Romsey, the line was constructed on wooden trestles thus raising it above the wet land to the

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Serial shoplifter who admitted 41 counts of theft walks free from court

A Southampton shoplifter who stole almost £2,000 worth of goods during a four-month crime spree has walked free from court.  Daniel Robinson pleaded guilty to 41 counts of theft from a shop at Southampton Magistrates' Court.  This followed

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£4.5m sewage upgrade in Hampshire uncovers 19th-century railway treasures

Workers modernising a Hampshire sewage plant unearthed historical items more than 160 years old. The discovery occurred at Chickenhall Wastewater Treatment Works in Eastleigh during a £4.5m improvement project that began in November last year and

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Jane Austen's iconic writing desk to return to Southampton

Jane Austen's iconic writing desk is set to return to Southampton for the first time in more than 200 years.  The desk will be put on display at God's House Tower from November 15, marking the first time it has been in the city since the author

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Eastleigh meal delivery service launches all-electric fleet

Wiltshire Farm Foods has launched an all-electric fleet to deliver meals to vulnerable people in Eastleigh. The move comes as part of a £14.3m investment by parent company apetito to convert three-quarters of the Wiltshire Farm Foods fleet nationwide

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Burger King faces battle over 24-hour drive-thru plans amid objections

A fast-food giant is facing a battle to run a 24-hour drive-thru at one of its Southampton restaurants. Burger King’s proposal for a premises licence at the site in Burgess Road, Swaythling has attracted objections from a ward councillor and officers

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‘Take accountability’: Customers still waiting for refunds as festivals cancelled

Customers for two cancelled festivals have called on organisers to take responsibility as they still await refunds.  Save the Rave and Look-a-Like music festival customers say it has been an "absolute fiasco" as they still haven't heard when they

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'Plays beyond his years' - Wednesday's Bannan heaps praise on 'perfect foil' Charles

SHEFFIELD Wednesday captain Barry Bannan admitted he "really enjoys" playing alongside Southampton's Shea Charles, adding: "He’s been perfect for me." Bannan, 34, praised Charles, 20, for his understanding of the game and credited the Northern

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Free copies of the Daily Echo delighting hospital patients

Free copies of the Daily Echo are delighting patients at University Hospital Southampton.  Following a special request from staff on Bassett Ward, the enhanced dementia care ward at Princess Anne Hospital, a driver drops 50 copies of the paper

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Mental health crisis service marks year of helping hundreds

An out-of-hours mental health support service has helped more than 440 people in crisis. Solent Mind’s South West Hampshire Safe Haven, in Leigh Road, Eastleigh, recently marked its one-year anniversary, having supported 443 people since its launch

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Drivers warned as Charles Watts Way hit by several closures over two months

A major road in Hedge End that was plagued by months of road works is again set to close. The A334 Charles Watts Way is set to be hit by various lane closures and temporary traffic lights in October and November.  The council have now said

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Lymington railway line to close for eight days for essential work

A Lymington railway line is due to close for eight days for essential track and viaduct work. The Lymington Branch line will close from Saturday, October 26, to Sunday, November 3.  Network Rail engineers are expected to replace three-quarters

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Delivery man turned detective goes on mission to get £1,250 stolen e-bike back

A delivery man turned detective has recovered his stolen bike just days after it was pinched on a Southampton Street.  Father-of-two, Shakeel Ahmed Khan took matters into his own hands when his £1,250 electric bike was stolen on Queens Way. 

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M3, M27 and Bitterne Road West speeders sentenced at Southampton court

The following speeding cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... NATAHN SHERRIFF, 36, of Wimborne Road West, Wimborne admitted exceeding a temporary 50mph speed restriction on a motorway. He was caught driving a Volkswagen at 76mph

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‘Work on your view of women’: New Forest man’s honeymoon turns into nightmare

A New Forest man’s honeymoon turned into a nightmare after his wife told him he “needs to work on his view of women.” Caspar Todd, 34, a gardener at a private estate in the New Forest married his bride Emma in the first episode of Married at First

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Eight of the Southampton pubs that have made it into this year's Good Beer Guide

More than a dozen Southampton pubs have made it into the Campaign for Real Ale's Good Beer Guide 2025.  The UK's best-selling beer and pub guide is celebrating its 52nd edition this year as it continues to champion thousands of the best pubs across