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No ferries on 'integral' route for another two weeks as damage worse than thought

Corrosion on the pontoon and supports used by the Hythe ferry is worse than initially thought. The pontoon at the end of Hythe Pier was found damaged on August 22, before further damaged prompted the indefinite suspension of the ferry. No ferries

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Allen sets out Saints Women promotion aim ahead of first season in charge

SOUTHAMPTON FC Women head coach Remi Allen insists the club are aiming for promotion in her first season in charge. The 33 year old has replaced Marieanne Spacey-Cale in the dugout following her transition to director of women's football. Allen

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You can get an exclusive discount at Ikea if you wear pyjamas tomorrow

Ikea customers in Southampton are being told to don their favourite pyjamas to access an exclusive discount and free breakfast this Saturday. In a move that's sure to be a dream come true for late risers and pyjama lovers, all Ikea shoppers who

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Brand new Domino's store opens creating 30 new jobs

A popular pizza company has opened its doors after replacing a betting shop. Domino’s welcomed pizza lovers to their new store in Botley Road today. A total of 30 new jobs have been created, with the national company employing pizza chefs,

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Man arrested after string of jewellery burglaries across Hampshire

A man has been arrested in relation to a number of jewellery burglaries in Hampshire. The 44-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary. He has been released on bail until December 3, pending further

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Livramento: 'I loved every minute on the pitch as a Southampton player'

DEFENDER Tino Livramento admitted he "loved every minute" of his time playing for Saints. Former Saint Livramento, 21, has just received his first England call-up this month ahead of their Nations League campaign getting under way. Livramento

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Dog who made ‘great escape’ rescued close to train tracks

A dog who made a “great escape” to a train station was rescued by police officers. Max, the fugitive Border Collie, decided to explore Hamble station and the train tracks earlier today. Officers from Hedge End began a “strenuous trek across

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Man jailed for raping woman in Southampton as victim's 'courage' praised

A man has been jailed after raping a woman in Southampton.  Thomas Antony Drew of Golden Grove in St Mary's forced himself onto his victim and raped her during the incident earlier this year. The 26-year-old was jailed for three years and four

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Police give update after young boy falls from window

Police have provided an update after a young boy fell from a window. The child, aged three, was injured and taken to hospital in a serious condition on Wednesday evening after falling from a property in South Front. Residents reported seeing

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Carragher reveals what has 'frustrated' him about Saints so far this season

PUNDIT Jamie Carragher admitted he has been left frustrated when watching Saints pass out from the back. Russell Martin's Southampton are winless in their first three games of the Premier League campaign having given away four goals during build-up

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Southampton death notices and funeral announcements from the Daily Echo

The Daily Echo has published 12 death notices in the last 7 days. Every week, the Daily Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice

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'Can’t wait' - Fast bowler Wood extends Hampshire contract until 2025

HAMPSHIRE fast bowler Chris Wood will remain a Hawk until at least the end of 2025. Wood has played 176 short-form games for the club where he has picked up 191 wickets, the third most of anyone to play in English T20 cricket. Born in Basingstoke

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Southampton death notices and funeral announcements from the Daily Echo

The Daily Echo published 14 death notices last week. Every week, the Daily Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will

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'Really important' - Charles explains decision to join Wednesday on loan

MIDFIELDER Shea Charles insists it is "really important" that he plays regular minutes at Championship level this season. The Northern Ireland international has joined Sheffield Wednesday on a season-long loan for consistent minutes in his second

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Trains delayed after lines blocked between Eastleigh and Romsey

12:12pm All lines cleared 🚆#ChandlersFord - All lines have now reopened following an earlier fault with the

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Delays easing after crash involving car and van on M27

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Hospital car park to close as works get underway – here’s when

A hospital car park has closed today for refurbishment works. Level C of the Princess Anne car park will be closed from 8am today, Friday, September 6 until 6pm on Saturday. Access in and out of the yellow car park will also be closed on Saturday

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People 'could serve sentence in Estonia' to ease overcrowding in prisons

Offenders could serve out their sentence in Estonian prisons as a way of preventing overcrowding in English and Welsh prisons, according to reports. Sky News claims that having offenders serve out their sentence in the Baltic state is one of many

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Investigation continues after Navy helicopter crash in Channel

An investigation will continue into what caused a Royal Navy helicopter to ditch in the Channel during a night-flying exercise, resulting in the death of a member of Navy personnel. There were three crew members on board at the time of the incident

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Heat Pump Grant UK: How to replace your oil boiler for free

The heat pump grant is offering you the opportunity to replace your old oil boiler with a more efficient home heating system such as an air source or ground source heat pump, which will help you to save money on energy bills, keep your home warm throughout

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Banana, kiwi and pineapple jam on the menu for local maker

She's gone from selling her jams at WI Markets to launching a successful food firm, which has proved a top seller on Etsy.  The pandemic prompted Helen Field from Bishop's Waltham to launch her preserves firm, later allowing her to leave the rat

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Superhero party for boy, four, with rare form of cancer

A Southampton party hire company have thrown a get-together to help raise funds for a Hedge End four-year-old battling an extremely rare form of cancer. After being diagnosed with a high-risk neuroblastoma, Freddie Barnes' family are raising £300,000

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Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour apprentice shortlisted for UK marine award

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour's first apprentice, Ollie Rickard, has been named as a finalist at the premier British Marine Apprentice of the Year award. The announcement raised excitement among the local community who have come to appreciate Rickard

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Multi-million pound transformation of country park nears completion

A major multi-million-pound transformation of a popular country park is nearing completion. Itchen Valley Country Park is set to see improved play equipment and walking trails as part of a £3 million improvement scheme at the 440-acre site in West

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M3, M27 and M271 closures for Southampton drivers to be aware of this weekend

A number of motorway closures may impact Southampton drivers this weekend according to National Highways. These will be along the M3, M27 and M271 roads during the early hours of the morning. If you're planning to travel along these roads from

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'Still a way to go' on fixing dentistry in Southampton

Health leaders have acknowledged there is “still a way to go” despite progress on the number of adults and children in Southampton seeing a dentist. New annual figures from the NHS reported that 56.9 per cent of children in the city were seen by

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Snakes spotted in Mansbridge resident's back garden near the River Itchen

Residents in Mansbridge have shared photos of snakes that have been spotted swimming in the River Itchen. To the surprise of many around the city, Southampton appears to have a healthy population of grass snakes, particularly around the riverside

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Criticism after council scraps glass bottle banks in 'fly-tipping crackdown'

Residents, councillors and an MP have had mixed reactions following the decision to scrap glass bottle banks across Eastleigh in a bid to crack down on fly-tipping. Those living in the borough are being encouraged to use kerbside glass collections

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Arrest as drugs worth 'thousands of pounds' are seized

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences in Hoglands Park, Southampton. Plain clothes officers arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of affray after stepping in to detain an individual involved in a fight that had broken out

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Furious neighbours slam plan for outdoor courts at leisure centre

Residents have reacted with fury at plans to build new outdoor courts in green space on its site. Places Leisure Eastleigh have put forward proposals for four padel courts. Bosses at the leisure centre said they were keen to add to the existing

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Thousands expected in city as cruise ships arrive this weekend

Thousands of people are set to arrive in Southampton as cruise ships sail into the city. Another busy weekend is on the cards for the city’s port as six cruise ships arrive. Three will dock on both Saturday and Sunday, with the waterfront area

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Shopper slams Tesco for leaving bird muck and litter in carpark stairwell

A pensioner in Southampton has slammed Tesco after a footpath at the back of the car park was covered in litter, debris and bird droppings. Ceren Davis, 79, shops at the superstore on Tebourba Way every day as it is a short walk from her home.

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Everything we know after boy, three, falls from window

Four people have been arrested after a three-year-old boy fell from a window in Southampton. The child was injured and taken to hospital at around 6.35pm on Wednesday after falling from a property in South Front, near Hoglands Park. Residents

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Uninsured drug driver stopped on Marchwood Bypass among those sentenced at court

The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... JODIE MCDERMOTT, 34, of International Way, Southampton pleaded guilty to three counts of theft from a shop. She stole groceries worth £223.60 from Co-Op in North Baddesley

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Charity prepares for annual Dragon Boat Festival

Southampton-based children's cancer charity, Abby's Heroes, is preparing for its third annual Dragon Boat Festival. Taking place at Hythe Marina on Saturday, September 7, 26 teams of 17 will embark on a series of races. They will not only paddle

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'Walk on water' as popular festive light trail returns this winter

Organisers are promising a 'bigger, better and more beautiful than ever' winter light trail as Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens At Christmas returns to Romsey this winter.  The popular trail is back with a new route and new designs to make your

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Care home where staff are 'attentive' is given new CQC rating

A Southampton care home where staff are “attentive” has been given a Good rating. Ashwood Rest Home on Shirey Avenue received the rating after an inspection from the Care Quality Commission. The inspection on April 30, May 1 and 10, came as