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New £1 million ferry from New Forest set to rival ferry route
A new £1 million passenger ferry set to serve between the New Forest and the Isle of Wight has been unveiled. Kraken, in unseasonably foul weather, sailed into Yarmouth on Tuesday afternoon following a nine-hour voyage from Dover. Built by
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Motorists warned as incidents on Redbridge Causeway and Hamble Lane cause delays
7:18pm The earlier incident on Hamble Lane has now been cleared. The details of the incident are still unknown at
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'Work towards big things' - Saints confirm signing of defender Bourne
SAINTS Women have announced the signing of former Sheffield United defender Tara Bourne as the club's third summer addition. The centre-back arrives after leaving the fellow Championship side, where she made 17 appearances in the 2023/24 campaign
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Man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting teenage girl
A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a teenage girl on a residential street. Police said a 30-year-old man has been arrested following an incident on Gore Road, New Milton. The force received a report that a teenage
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New details emerge as animals block the M27 causing hour long delays
New details have emerged after a group of animals caused traffic chaos for drivers on the M27 yesterday. On Monday, drivers were warned of delays on the M27 between Junction 3 (M271) and Junction 4 (M3). Traffic was stopped on the motorway
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Police issue update after four arrested in high street brawl
Police have issued an update after a late-night brawl on Shirley high Street saw four people arrested. On Saturday, April 6, police were called to an altercation between a large group on Shirley High Street. The incident took place at around
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Police arrest man, 36, after alleged assault in Waterloo Road
A police raid that allegedly saw an assault has resulted in the arrest of a man from Southampton. On Wednesday, July 3, police responded to a report of assault on Waterloo Road, Southampton. Police carried out a warrant at the address on Friday
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Historic statue refurbished as leaders celebrate 350-year anniversary
A historic statue in a city centre park has been fully refurbished in time for the 350-year anniversary celebration. Dozens of people have turned out in Southampton to celebrate the life and achievements of Isaac Watts, one of Southampton's "most
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Saints and Ipswich reportedly have £20million bids accepted for Man City striker
SAINTS have reportedly had a bid that could rise to £20million in value for striker Liam Delap accepted by Manchester City. Fellow promotion rivals Ipswich Town have also had an offer accepted by the English champions and are said to be a more
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Bluestar backs 'Light the South' art trail in Southampton and Cowes
A bus company is helping a charity initiative that will see colourful lighthouses put out around Southampton. Bluestar is supporting Light the South in Southampton and Cowes, from July 12 to September 1. The free art trail features eight-foot-high
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New Forest District Council scores high in tenant satisfaction survey
New Forest District Council reports an 81 per cent tenant satisfaction rating for its housing landlord services. The figure is based on a Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) survey, implemented in April 2023. The TSM, a national government standard
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Boy who killed stepdad in brutal attack was a 'normal teenager'
The mother of a teenage Army cadet who brutally killed his stepfather said they were a 'happy family' and her son had no reason to kill the man who was a 'role model' to him. Vladimir Ivashikin was 16 when he attacked Dr Barry Hounsome in his home
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Popular Italian restaurant finally back open to customers in Westquay
A popular Italian eatery in Southampton is back open and serving customers after it suddenly closed for more than three months. L’Osteria closed its doors to customers in April after seven years of serving pizza and pasta to customers in the city
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Objector says it is ‘sacrilege’ to turn the Dolphin Hotel into student accommodation
A Southampton resident has said it is ‘sacrilege’ to turn the Dolphin Hotel into student accommodation. Last week, council officers recommended a plan that would see the Grade II-listed Dolphin Hotel turned into student accommodation. The application
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Biscuit maker launches snack packs
New Forest Shortbread has launched a miniature version of its product for biscuit lovers on the go. The tasty snack packs are available in all eight flavours and can be bought either online or in coffee shops. Owner Tracy Thew said the move
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Activity centres could close in city council cuts plan
Southampton City Council could close two activity centres in a bid to save more than £40 million over the next two years. The potential cessation of services at Woodmill Outdoor Activity Centre in Swaythling and Southampton Water Activities Centre
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Saints transfer rumours latest: Bid made for FC Metz and Senegal midfielder
TRANSFER rumours have died down slightly after a manic week, just in time for the Saints players returning to training. We still await an update on the future of out-of-contract striker Che Adams, who is yet to seal his next move following EURO
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Brindley aiming to bring 'winning' mentality to Eastleigh
EASTLEIGH signing Richard Brindley believes he can provide experience and "hunger to win" as they target success this campaign. Defender Brindley brings with him 153 matches of experience from the English Football League, in addition to 138 appearances
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Band says Let's Rock was 'as much fun as I ever have'
The frontman of Level 42 says that Let's Rock Southampton was as much fun on stage as he has ever had. Level 42 rocked Southampton on Saturday, with crowds gathering on Southampton Common to see them. Frontman Mark King said: "It was a real
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Former Romsey student becomes MP in East Midlands at general election
A FORMER Romsey resident who studied at Mountbatten School has been elected as the MP for Northampton South. Labour's Mike Reader, 38, won the seat, which previously had a Tory majority of 17,363, and now has a Labour one of 3,820 – a swing of
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Drivers warned as lane blocked on M27 causing delays
9:27am AA traffic News is reporting: "Queueing traffic due to stalled vehicle on M27 Westbound from J8 A3024 (Bursledon
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Daily Echo readers can subscribe for just £4 for 4 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Daily Echo can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read the Daily Echo, as
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All you need to know about Southampton Mela Festival 2024 this weekend
Get ready for a day filled with colour, rhythm and culture as the celebrated Southampton Mela Festival returns. Tens of thousands of visitors can expect a varied line-up across three stages as the festival, which promises to be a feast for the
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Developer plans to demolish historic building it vowed to preserve
A developer is seeking consent to bulldoze the most historic part of a landmark building with links to the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Burry & Knight was given the go-ahead to demolish the Lyndhurst Park Hotel after vowing to retain the facade,
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Holiday park that operates in Hampshire named second-best to visit in the UK
A holiday park company which operates one of its sites in Hampshire has been named the second-best to visit in the UK. Forest Holidays, which has 13 sites around the UK, including one in the Blackwood Forest near Winchester, ranked highly in the
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Schoolgirls receive letter from Sir David Attenborough
Two girls from a New Forest school have been left stunned after receiving a letter from Sir David Attenborough. The two Year 3 pupils from Oakfield Academy in Totton had written to the TV legend to tell him how they loved his nature programmes.
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Hundreds turn out for funeral of 'matriarch' of Sikh community
A quiet road in Southampton was transformed as family members gathered to say goodbye to a 'matriarch' of the Southampton Sikh community. Gurmit Kaur Bhakar, described as having an "unforgettable smile", was laid to rest in a funeral procession
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Primary school sees its Ofsted rating drop from Outstanding
A primary school has had its rating dropped by Ofsted. Bitterne Manor Primary School was previously rated 'Outstanding'. But following an inspection on June 4 and 5, the school, on Quayside Road, now has a rating of 'Good'. It received
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Slain dragon said to have formed this iconic local landmark
The Bisterne Dragon is a legend that has been around for centuries, likely dating back to the 17th century but possibly even earlier. The story goes that the dragon resided in the New Forest, near Burley Beacon, and terrorized the nearby hamlet
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'He's a genuine living hero': Normandy veteran's lost medals replaced
A Normandy veteran whose combat medals went missing has been given a set of replacements by the Royal Navy. Boyd Salmon is among the last survivors of a small, elite team who cleared mines, unexploded bombs, and other ordnance during the Second
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Southampton man found dead in his home by emergency services
AN inquest has opened into the death of a Southampton man who was discovered dead in his home. Duarte Nuno De Abrey, 46, of Thornbury Avenue, was found deceased in his property by emergency services on a welfare check on March 4. READ MORE:
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Man caught with knife on Above Bar Street among those sentenced at court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... NATASHA KEAN, 34, of Itchenside Close, Southampton pleaded guilty to possessing a knife in a public place in Southampton. She received an 18-month community order with a mental
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Fascinating story of how busy road in Thornhill got its name
It's one of Thornhill's busiest roads, lined with homes, greenspaces, a pub, shops, schools, a church and more. The lively thoroughfare is traversed by thousands every day, most of them unaware of the great man it was named after. On a foggy day
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Football fans to be able to claim free pint if England score
Football fans will be able to enjoy a free pint if England score in the Euros semi finals. The Three Lions will be playing the Netherlands on Wednesday, July 10. Greene King have now announced they will be offering a free beverage at its pub
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Venues across the city to take part in Southampton Cocktail Week 2024
Get ready for a week-long celebration of all things cocktails in the heart of the city. Southampton Cocktail Week 2024, which takes place from August 30 to September 8, is a celebration of the city’s coolest and most exciting hospitality venues
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Venue to celebrate 50th anniversary with world class music
Southampton's world-class music venue Turner Sims has unveiled an international programme packed with exciting performances to launch its 50th anniversary celebrations later this year. The line-up spans jazz, classical, contemporary, global and
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Council plans to plug £42m budget black hole still fall short by £10m
Southampton City Council's plans to plug a £40m black hole in its finances next year still fall short by £10m, a new report has said. Yesterday, the authority unveiled a raft of 28 savings projects in seven different areas - including adult social
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All the cruise ships sailing into Southampton this week
As the cruise ship season gets underway, the city is filling up with passengers. A total of 15 cruises are set to dock into the city this week, bringing thousands of tourists to the streets of Southampton. Here is the list of cruise ships arriving
