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Is Instagram down? Users report issues with app and connection

Hundreds of users on Instagram have reported issues with the app today (Thursday, August 14). Reports of problems with the app began to occur on DownDetector at around 5.30pm. Most people had problems with the app, server connection, meaning

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Motorcyclist in his 60s pronounced dead at scene of crash

A motorcyclist died at the scene of a crash on a busy road in Bishop's Waltham this afternoon, Hampshire police has confirmed. Police were called to the B2177 Winchester Road at 2.12pm today following reports of a crash involving a blue Land Rover

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Village ‘divided’ by pub that wants to show Black Beauty film outside

A New Forest village has been “divided” in a row over a pub after the owner launched a bid to show films outdoors. Mark Flanigan at The Horse and Groom in Woodgreen near Fordingbridge wants to screen movies like Black Beauty for members of the

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Bamboo circus to dazzle audiences at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

An outdoor circus show made from garden-grown bamboo is heading to Romsey. Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is hosting BAMBOO, an outdoor circus performance by NoFit State Circus, as part of its Summer of Bamboo programme running until September 7.

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Saints hero Beattie: 'I went to see Still and he impressed me. I'm excited'

JAMES Beattie revealed he was left feeling excited about Will Still as Saints boss after observing one of his training sessions at Staplewood. Beattie found himself impressed by the standards set by the 32 year old coach, whom he labelled "refreshing

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Emergency services at the scene of 'serious collision' as police close road

7:29pm Hampshire police have confirmed a motorcyclist in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene. Read more here.

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New Forest mansion up for grabs in Omaze million pound house draw

ONE lucky person will win a furnished luxury home in the New Forest – plus £500,000 in cash – in the latest Omaze prize draw, with the Grand Prize worth £3 million in total. The winner of the Omaze Million Pound House Draw, New Forest, will receive

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'Shaken' staff injured after car smashes through office window

Staff at an estate agents in Park Gate have been left "shaken" after a car smashed through the front of its office on Wednesday afternoon. Fire crews from Fareham, Hightown and Cosham rushed to Middle Road at 3.45pm on Wednesday when an elderly

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Mairon Freight extend partnership with Saints for 2025/26 season

MAIRON Freight have renewed its partnership with Saints as the club's official logistics partner for the 2025/26 season. The renewed agreement will place Mairon’s brand prominently across St Mary’s Stadium, including big screen exposure and LED

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Dog dies after consuming 'toxic substance' near leisure centre, says vet

A veterinary surgery has issued an urgent warning after a dog died near a leisure centre. The healthy young dog became "acutely very unwell" and died after a walk in the area around Knightwood Leisure Centre in Chandler's Ford. The Village

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Councillors approve the "worst-designed car park I have ever seen"

Councillors have backed a temporary parking plan branded by one councillor as the "worst-designed car park I have ever seen". The application by DTM Planning for Silverlake Recycling, concerns land south of Kitnocks Hill, Curdridge, and sought

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'Very good players' - Still welcomes 'positive' selection headache in defence

SAINTS boss Will Still welcomed a "positive" selection headache at centre-back following Taylor Harwood-Bellis' return from injury. Still, who has deployed a back-three in his first two games in charge of Southampton, will have six options to choose

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Woman, 26, died from complication linked to childhood surgery

A woman, from Fordingbridge, died due to a complication related to a surgical procedure she underwent in childhood, an inquest has heard. Tia-Mae McCarthy, 26, who was unable to eat solid food during the first decade of her life, was found unresponsive

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Marwell Zoo celebrates new global awareness day for endangered antelope

Marwell Zoo makred a new global awareness day dedicated to an endangered species. The zoo will celebrated International Scimitar-Horned Oryx Day on August 16. The inaugural event recognised decades of work by conservation organisations, including

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Young Saints midfielder joins Real Betis on loan with option to buy

YOUNG Saints midfielder Daouda Traoré has joined La Liga side Real Betis on a season-long loan with an option to buy. Traoré, 19, heads to Spain following a season with Sport Republic's Valenciennes last season, where he made 33 appearances in

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Fareham Rotary Club welcomes returning president after decade

A familiar face has returned as president of a Rotary Club after a decade. The Rotary Club of Fareham Meon recently welcomed Paul Jones back as president, having previously been at the helm in 2014/15. The 79-year-old replaces Chris Edwards

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Varma: 'I have loved my time at Hampshire. I hope that I can come back one day'

YOUNG Indian batting talent Tilak Varma admitted he has loved his time at Hampshire following the end of his short-term deal. Varma was unable to go out on a win as Hampshire fell to a defeat against Worcestershire, with Ben Allison’s career best

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Hampshire police to get live facial recognition vans to target serious offenders

Live facial recognition will be extended to seven police forces, including Hampshire, in a new neighbourhood policing plan. The technology will be used to identify "high-harm" offenders, the Home Office said, with rules in place to ensure "safeguards

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Southampton named one of UK’s healthiest cities for middle-aged people

Southampton has been named among the UK’s healthiest places for people aged 40 to 65. The city came second in the new Midlife Clarity Index, developed by Vista Health to rank the wellbeing of middle-aged people in 17 UK cities. Plymouth took

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Teen girl charged after groups damage shops, start fire and assault residents

A teenage girl has been charged as part of a police investigation into anti-social behaviour in Shirley. The 14-year-old girl from Southampton faces five charges in connection with incidents on Shirley High Street, including two charges of assault

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Northern Supercharges claim win over Southern Brave on final ball

GRAHAM Clark fired a last-ball six to see the Northern Superchargers claim victory over the Southern Brave on their home turf in a brilliant game of cricket. Fans of both sides would have felt their team were the more likely winners on multiple

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Man at heart of donations row gave money in ‘good faith’

The man at the centre of a political row over Labour’s handling of money he donated has said his financial contributions were “always in good faith”. Abdul Sattar Shere-Mohammod, also known as Shere Sattar, made donations last year in the build

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Person goes overboard from cruise ship that regularly docks in Southampton

A passenger has gone overboard from a cruise ship that regularly docks in Southampton. The incident took place on August 12 aboard the Norwegian Star while she was en route to Greenland from Corner Brook, Canada. A spokesman for Norwegian Cruise

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A level results day 2025: Live updates as results are opened

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Southern Water to upgrade Southampton site

Work is set to get underway to improve waste treatment works in Southampton. Southern Water has awarded a £15.8m contract to Kier Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks to improve two key sites, including Portswood Wastewater Treatment Works

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Customers left 'in the dark' after soft play centre closes

A dad who paid £50 for his son's birthday party says he has been left in the dark after the soft play centre suddenly closed. Chris Pearson put down the deposit for his son's 5th birthday party at Frankie's Fun Factory, but said they have been

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Inside Southampton's unsanitary and grim medieval prison

Within the ancient, winding streets of Southampton, a piece of history lies hidden under the surface.  Tucked beneath St Michael’s Square, a medieval stone vault tells a story of transformation, from a grim place of punishment to a safe haven during

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Solent Airport transformation featured in new ITV News documentary

Solent Airport’s transformation from a historic airfield to a modern hub of innovation has been featured in a new documentary. The ITV News film explores the evolution of the site at Daedalus, tracing its journey from its military origins as HMS

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GP surgery rated ‘good’ by CQC after improving from 'inadequate'

Blossom Health Gosport has been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after its latest inspection. The GP practice, which looks after 5,900 patients, was assessed across five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led

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Fears over fire service's ability to cope with Grenfell-style tragedy

An inspection report has raised concerns over the ability of Hampshire's fire service to cope with aspects of a Grenfell Tower-style blaze. The paper, published today by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS)

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Man stole bottles of wine and assaulted two paramedics - In the Dock

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court: BILLY STAMMERS, 42, of The Compass, Southampton, pleaded guilty to stealing two bottles of wine valued at £21 from Tesco in Southampton on June 9 2025. Also pleaded guilty to two

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Air ambulance charity adds new emergency vehicle to Hampshire fleet

A new emergency vehicle has been added to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance fleet. The new Volvo XC90 was funded by a £38,265 donation from the HELP Appeal, a charity dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads. The vehicle carries

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Strip club with 'elite dancers' applies to renew licence for another year

A strip club in Southampton has applied to renew its licence for another year. The operators of Playhouse Gentlemen’s Club have applied to the city council for the renewal of the sexual entertainment venue licence. This currently allows the

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House music festival raises £9k for local hospice care at Sholing pub

A charity music festival raised over £9,000 for a local hospice. The annual Hampshire house music festival, The House That Ash Built, was held at the Millers Pond Pub in Sholing, raising funds for Mountbatten Hampshire. The pub also contributed

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Business Voice: What the UK’s Trade Strategy means for logistics

The UK Government’s 2025 Trade Strategy sets out a comprehensive roadmap to support British businesses in navigating global markets. For the logistics sector, the strategy, “Supporting Business to Trade and Grow,” offers a clear signal that the

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'It's down to him' - Still reveals stance on reintroducing Dibling to training

WILL Still admitted the ball is in Tyler Dibling's court ahead of a potential return to first-team training at Saints. Dibling is training with a reduced group away from first-team training amid talks of a potential move to Premier League Everton

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The man who helped to shape the futures of Southampton and Bournemouth

In the history of Victorian enterprise, few figures cast as long a shadow over the development of England's south coast as Charles Castleman. A solicitor by profession, but a visionary railway magnate by ambition, his legacy is intrinsically linked

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Green light for student flats on derelict pub site

Plans for scores of student flats on a derelict pub site have been approved despite concerns the block will “tower over” neighbouring homes. Kappa Maritime & Estates Ltd saw its proposal for 82 one-bed studios on brownfield land at 264-266

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Forestry England 'risking devastating wildfires' by not removing dead wood

Forestry England has been accused of creating potential bonfires that could cause "devastating" blazes in the New Forest. As Hampshire swelters in the fourth heatwave of the summer, the organisation has been criticised for not removing fallen timber

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Controversial plan to turn pub into nursery given green light

Councillors have green-lit controversial plans to convert a former pub into a nursery, with one labelling it as “probably the best alternative we’ve got”. The nursery at the former Malt and Hops Inn, 43-45 South Street, Hythe will cater for up

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MP Dame Caroline Dinenage raises alarm over Gosport benefit figures

Dame Caroline Dinenage has expressed concern over employment statistics. The Gosport MP is worried about the growing number of families in Gosport, Lee-on-the-Solent, Stubbington, and Hill Head relying on Universal Credit. The new statistics

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Campaign helps save 14 lives from Itchen Bridge in one month

A campaign to reduce deaths on the Itchen Bridge in Southampton has resulted in 14 people being 'talked down' from suicide in just a single month. It has been a month since Woolston resident Dan Carter, 35, started a campaign to reduce the number of suicides

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Majestic Princess will only sail from Southampton in summer 2026

A popular Princess cruise ship that is one of the biggest cruise ships in the UK is set to be based in Southampton next year. Princess Cruises' Majestic Princess is a frequent visitor of the city but since being built in 2017, the ship has never

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Man denies asking girl, 12, ‘for a kiss’

A man has denied asking a 12-year-old girl “for a kiss”. Michael Marshall appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday facing a single child of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity. Prosecuting, Andrew Houston told the court

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Fury as residents told community centre could be sold for development

Residents are up in arms after being told their cherished community centre could be sold for development. The Harefield Community Centre in Southampton was transferred to West Itchen Community Trust (WICT) by the Southampton City Council for £1

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Steam lorry at HMS Sultan celebrates remarkable 95th anniversary

A steam lorry at HMS Sultan is celebrating its 95th anniversary. The Super Sentinel steam wagon has been at the naval base since 1960 and is now a cherished part of its history. The steam lorry at HMS Sultan, known as the Super Sentinel, was

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Man slapped with fine for reusing name of collapsed business

A man has been slapped with a fine for reusing the name of his collapsed business. Neil McMorran was hauled before Southampton Magistrates’ Court for the offence in June. The 51-year-old of Mac Signs (SOU) Ltd failed to change the name of his

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Storage firm unveils three-acre site expansion for future growth

A storage company has unveiled a major expansion of its facilities to support future growth. Storage on Site, based in Marchwood, has developed a new three-acre site featuring two purpose-built hangars and a ventilated paint bay. The site also

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Record turnout expected for commercial property event this year

This year’s South Coast CPS conference has been hailed as the ‘biggest ever’. The commercial property event, taking place at St Mary’s Stadium on November 13 will see Connect It Utility Services as one of the headline sponsors. Connect It will

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Scheme encouraging teenage girls to enjoy sport extended for another year

A scheme encouraging teenage girls to enjoy sport has been extended for another year. Places Leisure, operator of Romsey Rapids, is extending its partnership with Women in Sport to continue the Big Sister Project, designed to help girls access

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Don't miss the Echo's celebration of Hampshire's young Lionesses - out Friday!

The Daily Echo will be celebrating Hampshire's young Lionesses this week with a picture special in Friday's edition. Following England's victory over Spain in the Women's Euros 2025 final on July 27, girl's football teams from across the county

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Southampton-born author to release book on nature’s chemistry

A Southampton author is set to release his latest book with the Royal Society of Chemistry. Born and bred in the city, Dr Michael Freemantle's book, Nature’s Amazing Chemistry, will be released next week. The science writer said: "The book

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M3 driver was almost three times the limit, court told

A man who used a Hampshire motorway while almost three times the drink-drive limit has been banned from the roads for two years. Jacek Rogosz, 52, was driving a blue Citroen C4 along the M3 southbound when he committed the offence on November 8

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The Bournemouth mother who killed her baby then claimed flu caused it

IT was a unique illness that globally killed millions. Commonly known as Spanish flu, it so overwhelmed Mary Wiseman that in delirium, she not only cut her own throat but also stabbed her baby daughter. A close friend found her clutching a bloodstained