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Muslim pupils at Weston Secondary School will be allowed a day off from school next week to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

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Students at secondary school to be allowed day off to celebrate end of Ramadan

Carlos Santos, 44, of Commercial Road, has been charged with possession of a knife in a public place.

Carlos Santos, 44, of Commercial Road, has been charged with possession of a knife in a public place.

Man charged with possession of knife after school goes into lockdown

Norwood Primary School in Eastleigh

Norwood Primary School in Eastleigh

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Primary school 'working with police' over planned protest

David Apps outside Southampton Crown Court

David Apps outside Southampton Crown Court

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Man accused of fleecing nearly £2,000 from elderly mother

Workers have started ripping out play centre Injoy Southampton six months after it suddenly closed

Workers have started ripping out play centre Injoy Southampton six months after it suddenly closed

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Workers rip out play centre six months after it shut for good

Hampshire police told the Echo that they are

Hampshire police told the Echo that they are

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Police confirm they are 'monitoring' situation as school faces backlash

A large portion of the road has been dug up to find the burst pipe

A large portion of the road has been dug up to find the burst pipe

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No water and traffic 'nightmare' as road dug up to find leak

Southampton's Yukinari Sugawara during their defeat to Wolves.

Southampton's Yukinari Sugawara during their defeat to Wolves.

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Napoli reportedly monitoring Saints full-back ahead of potential summer move

The pattern in the sky above North Baddesley was apparently caused by a fuel dump

The pattern in the sky above North Baddesley was apparently caused by a fuel dump

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Mysterious spiral-like shape spotted in skies above Hampshire

A general view of inside of St Mary's.

A general view of inside of St Mary's.

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Saints snubbed again in latest round of TV match selections

Chief constable Scott Chilton

Chief constable Scott Chilton

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Chief constable says he is 'totally committed' to policing while under investigation

Reform UK MP Richard Tice is one of many nationally who has spoken out about Norwood Primary School's decision to scrap Easter services this year. (Lucy North/PA)

Reform UK MP Richard Tice is one of many nationally who has spoken out about Norwood Primary School's decision to scrap Easter services this year. (Lucy North/PA)

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Protest planned and MP slams school as Easter service scrapped

New Norwegian Cruise ship docks in Southampton for the first time

Bitterne Church of England Primary School.

Bitterne Church of England Primary School.

Primary school praised by Ofsted for fighting 'decline in standards'

The rubbish was dumped just under a fly-tipping warning sign

The rubbish was dumped just under a fly-tipping warning sign

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Fury as rubbish dumped under fly-tipping warning sign

Conservative councillor, Jeremy Moulton and Leader of Southampton City Council, Lorna Fielker

Conservative councillor, Jeremy Moulton and Leader of Southampton City Council, Lorna Fielker

Local government

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Council criticised for leaving behind 50k followers for new platform with 78

Richard Parker gravestone in Peartree Church

Richard Parker gravestone in Peartree Church

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True story of cannibalism shocked Southampton and the world

Lego thief Zachary Lowe 37, targeted the Waterstones store at Westquay in Southampton

Lego thief Zachary Lowe 37, targeted the Waterstones store at Westquay in Southampton

Lego thief jailed after targeting Waterstones at Westquay

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Queen Victoria and Ventura among ships arriving next week

Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse in Southampton has launched a new menu

Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse in Southampton has launched a new menu

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Southampton restaurant announces 'mouth-watering' new menu

Man jailed after stealing from shops

Man jailed after stealing from shops

Man jailed for six months for seven shop thefts after police operation

Eastleigh 10k 2025

Eastleigh 10k 2025

Eastleigh 10k - All our pictures from the run

The Freemantle Hotel, which has been sold prior to auction.

The Freemantle Hotel, which has been sold prior to auction.

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Former prominent pub and hotel sold ahead of auction

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Busy road set to be hit by roadworks for two nights

A HIOWAA CPR Skills For Life training session in action

A HIOWAA CPR Skills For Life training session in action

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Book a free life-saving CPR skills session with air ambulance staff

A scene from the Circus Berlin show

A scene from the Circus Berlin show

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Circus Big Top to return to Mayflower Park this spring

Dr Emily Williams and Professor Tom Moore, of the Department of Archaeology, Durham University, examining the block of tangled Iron Age artefacts corroded together found in the Melsonby Hoard.

Dr Emily Williams and Professor Tom Moore, of the Department of Archaeology, Durham University, examining the block of tangled Iron Age artefacts corroded together found in the Melsonby Hoard.

University of Southampton

Southampton university plays part in 'one of most important' Iron Age finds

Ruby Wax, Joel Dommett and Chris McCausland among Victorious Festival comics

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Southampton's Yukinari Sugawara during their defeat to Wolves.

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Napoli reportedly monitoring Saints full-back ahead of potential summer move

A general view of inside of St Mary's.

A general view of inside of St Mary's.

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Saints snubbed again in latest round of TV match selections

Southampton forward Cameron Archer before a game at St Mary's.

Southampton forward Cameron Archer before a game at St Mary's.

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'Talks ongoing' - Archer non-committal on Saints future and Championship ambition

Jan Bednarek admitted it's a

Jan Bednarek admitted it's a

Bednarek forced off at half-time on Poland duty with another head injury

Molly Pike during the Women’s Championship match between Southampton FC and Pompey.

Molly Pike during the Women’s Championship match between Southampton FC and Pompey.

'Don't want to lose' - Pike demands winning mentality at Saints until end of season

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National Sport

Craig Bellamy was frustrated with a point but hailed his players’ mentality (Boris Grdanoski/AP)

Craig Bellamy was frustrated with a point but hailed his players’ mentality (Boris Grdanoski/AP)

Craig Bellamy never gave up hope before Wales’ late escape

Mark Hughes’ side are second bottom (Robbie Stephenson/PA)

Mark Hughes’ side are second bottom (Robbie Stephenson/PA)

Mark Hughes felt Carlisle showed ‘great character’ in draw with MK Dons

Darren Moore admitted Port Vale’s frustration at the result (Nick Potts/PA)

Darren Moore admitted Port Vale’s frustration at the result (Nick Potts/PA)

Darren Moore admits defeat to Barrow was ‘tough to take’ for Port Vale

Former Doncaster striker Joe Dodoo scored from the spot (Mike Egerton/PA)

Former Doncaster striker Joe Dodoo scored from the spot (Mike Egerton/PA)

Joe Dodoo’s penalty earns Solihull point at Altrincham

Andrew Shinnie was on target for Livingston against Falkirk (Michael Huff/PA)

Andrew Shinnie was on target for Livingston against Falkirk (Michael Huff/PA)

Livingston keep up pursuit of Falkirk with late Andrew Shinnie winner

Port Vale hosted Barrow (Mike Egerton/PA)

Port Vale hosted Barrow (Mike Egerton/PA)

Port Vale promotion push hit by defeat at home to Barrow

Michael O’Neill saw his side well beaten (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Michael O’Neill saw his side well beaten (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Michael O’Neill vows Northern Ireland will learn from ‘harsh’ Sweden rout

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Richard Parker gravestone in Peartree Church

Richard Parker gravestone in Peartree Church

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True story of cannibalism shocked Southampton and the world

Dr Emily Williams and Professor Tom Moore, of the Department of Archaeology, Durham University, examining the block of tangled Iron Age artefacts corroded together found in the Melsonby Hoard.

Dr Emily Williams and Professor Tom Moore, of the Department of Archaeology, Durham University, examining the block of tangled Iron Age artefacts corroded together found in the Melsonby Hoard.

University of Southampton

Southampton university plays part in 'one of most important' Iron Age finds

It will make anyone smile...Redbridge Community School held a Spectrum Carnival Procession in the city centre.

It will make anyone smile...Redbridge Community School held a Spectrum Carnival Procession in the city centre.

When Rio came to Southampton 20 years ago this month

Westgate Hall is one of three historic sites that are set to undergo repairs

Westgate Hall is one of three historic sites that are set to undergo repairs

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Wedding venue one of three historic sites set to undergo repairs

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Entertainment

A scene from the Circus Berlin show

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Circus Big Top to return to Mayflower Park this spring

Ruby Wax, Joel Dommett and Chris McCausland among Victorious Festival comics

Oasis founding member Tony McCarroll will take to The Joiners in Southampton in June.

Oasis founding member Tony McCarroll will take to The Joiners in Southampton in June.

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Founding member of Oasis to visit The Joiners

Sir Geoff Hurst

Sir Geoff Hurst

The Concorde Club

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England's 1966 World Cup hat-trick hero announces Eastleigh fixture

Southampton’s much-loved Foodie Fortnight is back

Southampton’s much-loved Foodie Fortnight is back

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Full list of deals available in Southampton as Foodie Fortnight starts

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Columnists

Anjali Mavi, centre, at Holi in Southampton

Anjali Mavi, centre, at Holi in Southampton

Festival of Holi strengthens community bonds in Southampton - So: Cultured

Dame Caroline Dinenage

Dame Caroline Dinenage

View from Westminster

Labour’s economic mismanagement will hurt my constituents, says MP

View from Westminster

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MP calls on Southern Water to use UV light to make wastewater safer

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What the papers say – March 26 (PA)

What the papers say – March 26 (PA)

What the papers say – March 26

The assisted dying Bill will return to the Commons for a debate and vote in the coming months (Alamy/PA)

The assisted dying Bill will return to the Commons for a debate and vote in the coming months (Alamy/PA)

Assisted dying Bill safer, says MP but ‘chaotic’ scrutiny process criticised

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver her spring statement on Wednesday. (Jacob King/PA)

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver her spring statement on Wednesday. (Jacob King/PA)

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Reeves to address grim economic outlook as she faces budget watchdog’s verdict

Charities have reported a surge in calls and visits to their advice pages following the Government’s planned cuts to welfare (Alamy/PA)

Charities have reported a surge in calls and visits to their advice pages following the Government’s planned cuts to welfare (Alamy/PA)

Charities and health experts warn welfare cuts could cost lives

A new report highlights patients’ experiences with fertility care in the UK in 2024 (PA)

A new report highlights patients’ experiences with fertility care in the UK in 2024 (PA)

Majority of fertility patients offered unnecessary tests and treatments – report

The Duchess of Edinburgh will address senior European politicians at the gathering in Brussels (Jane Barlow/PA)

The Duchess of Edinburgh will address senior European politicians at the gathering in Brussels (Jane Barlow/PA)

Duchess of Edinburgh and Jess Phillips raise need to tackle online child abuse

The Public Accounts Committee’s report said an estimated 28% of central government IT systems in 2024 could be defined as out of date and impossible to update (PA)

The Public Accounts Committee’s report said an estimated 28% of central government IT systems in 2024 could be defined as out of date and impossible to update (PA)

Out-of-date government IT systems ‘hampering public sector adoption of AI’

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