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Football fans in Southampton react as England reach the Euro 2024 final
Beers went flying at St Mary’s tonight as football fans in Southampton celebrated England's win over Netherlands to reach the Euro 2024 final. The crowd were on their feet for the semi-final watch along in Southampton, hosted at St Marys, where
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Man charged after organised crime officers seize '700kg of cocaine'
Around 700 kilograms of suspected cocaine was seized from a boat at the River Itchen, police have said. Organised crime officers worked with Hampshire Police in the raid on Monday morning. A 29-year-old man from Solihull has now been charged
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CCTV released after fight at Brass Monkey in Shirley
CCTV images have been released of a woman following a fight at the Brass Monkey pub in Shirley. Police have released two photos following the altercation involving a large group of men and women on Saturday, April 6. The incident at the pub
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Southern Vipers record bonus point win over South East Stars
Freya Davies’ impeccable four-for set up Southern Vipers’ seven-wicket bonus point victory over South East Stars to cement their place at the top of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy table. Former Stars fast bowler Davies hadn’t taken four in an
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'Appealed to me' - Eastleigh add Weston-super-Mare man Humphries
EASTLEIGH have signed Lloyd Humphries from Weston-super-Mare for an undisclosed fee, becoming their sixth signing of the summer. The 26 year old has spent the last five seasons of his career plying his trade for Weston-super-Mare. He played
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Delays on motorway with closure planned over 'loose concrete'
Drivers have been warned that loose concrete has led to the closure of a major Southampton motorway. One lane of the northbound carriageway of the M271 has been closed from Redbridge Roundabout in Southampton. It follows a routine inspection
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Excellent performances at annual chamber music festival
MIDSUMMER morning witnessed not only the rising of the dawn on what proved to be a beautiful day but the start of this summer`s annual chamber music jamboree based in and around Romsey, writes Jeremy Neville. The brainchild of dynamic curator
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Alcaraz returns to Saints training for pre-season after Juventus loan
FAN favourite Charly Alcaraz has returned to Staplewood following his loan spell at Juventus during the second half of last season. The midfielder was not spotted among the initial crop of players who reported for pre-season but was pictured back
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Eastleigh discover 2024/25 fixture schedule starting with trip to Maidenhead United
EASTLEIGH have discovered their fixture schedule for the 2024/25 Vanarama National League campaign, starting with a trip to Maidenhead United. Kelvin Davis' side will get their season underway at York Road on Saturday, August 10 before hosting
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New manager excited for the future of Hampshire social club
A FORMER employee at a Romsey social club has taken over as manager. Claire Fennelly has already stamped her mark on the Romsey Comrades Club, in South Front, with a meet and greet on Saturday, June 29. Claire previously was an employee at
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Romsey plant nursery employees open new café after closure
FORMER employees at a beloved Hampshire plant nursery have opened their own business venture. After the closure of Choice Plants in Timsbury, near Romsey, Vicky Betteridge, 40, and Livvy Parsons, 20, decided to set up shop at a new venue a few
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Hampshire residents protest telecoms firm's plans to put up pylons
Romsey residents are fuming over the planned installation of overhead fibre cables in their estate. Openreach has applied to Test Valley Borough Council for permission to erect the poles which would bring its fibre service to the area. Locals
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Professor cheats death after falling 100 feet down a mountain
A professor has cheated death after falling 100ft down a mountain in Scotland. Professor Neil Gregor, 54, of Richmond Park, Otterbourne, -north of Chandler's Ford - had hiked up Beinn Eighe in the Northwest Highlands when he lost his footing and
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UK's rarest stamp dating back to 1864 is being sold for £650,000
The UK’s most valuable postage stamp has been listed for sale for £650K. The legendary Plate 77 Penny Red was printed in 1864 and there are just nine examples of the stamp that still exist. Three remain in private hands with the others in museums
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Do speed cameras have to be painted yellow and must they be visible?
Speed cameras record a vehicle’s speed by using detectors on the road or radar technology, depending on the type of camera. There are now around 7000 cameras around the UK's road network, and in 2022 they resulted in the prosecution of 245,043
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Why isn't Coronation Street on TV tonight? ITV soap's full schedule this week
As Euro 2024 continues on our TV screens this week, unfortunately it means ITV has made a handful of schedule changes, with Coronation Street being just one of the few programmes affected. But the good news is, this should be the last week some
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I tried an Aldi Too Good To Go bag and it was a surprisingly mixed experience
I tried a Too Good To Go bag from Aldi to see what was offered through the service and it was certainly a mixed experience. Too Good To Go exists as a way to fight food waste, with many businesses offering bags of unsold products near their expiry
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Thousands warned they are missing out on nearly £4,000 DWP cost of living boost
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging everyone to check if they may be eligible for cost of living support worth nearly £4,000 a year. The DWP is urging people to check their eligibility for Pension Credit. Pension Credit
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Warning to blue badge holders who face £1,000 fine if they do not act
Blue Badge holders have been warned they could face fines of up £1,000 if they do not take action. Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination. They cost £10 in England, £20 in Scotland, and
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South African bowler Baartman unable to play for Hampshire due to visa issues
SOUTH African bowler Ottniel Baartman remains unable to play for Hampshire due to visa problems. The 31 year old had agreed to join back in May in preparation for the Hawks' final six T20 Blast group matches. Baartman was signed to replace
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'Right place for him' - West Ham's Cole wants Hammers to sign Walker-Peters
HAMMERS loan manager Carlton Cole believes West Ham would be the "right place" for Kyle Walker-Peters to "grow." The Saints full-back has been linked with a move to the London Stadium, with Flynn Downes potentially coming in the opposite direction
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Decision made on plans to turn historic hotel into student flats
Approval has been granted for a controversial plan to convert a historic Southampton hotel into student accommodation - despite residents’ concerns that the city’s heritage will be lost. The Dolphin Hotel’s application involves converting the Grade
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Italian chain restaurant to offer breakfast menu
A Romsey Italian restaurant is offering breakfast to customers for the first time. Prezzo Romsey, in Palmerston Street, is one of several Prezzo restaurants to start serving morning meals to customers from 9am to 12noon seven days a week. Several
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Where exactly is Six Dials and why is it called that?
The name "Six Dials" does not ring as frequently in Southampton today as it did during the bustling era of its famous traffic roundabout and vibrant array of shops, pubs, and cafes. The circular traffic feature has disappeared, yet the often-confusing
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Japan and AZ right-back Sugawara reportedly set for Saints medical
JAPAN and AZ Alkmaar full-back Yukinari Sugawara is reportedly set for a medical at Southampton ahead of completing a move to the south coast. Sugawara has been the subject of interest from various clubs but has reportedly got his desired move
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What are the rules about someone parking in front of your house and is it illegal?
Driving on its own can cause plenty of issues, especially with regards to where to park your car and what the unwritten community rules are surrounding them. Depending on what your street looks like it, it could be very easy for someone to park
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Diving museum awarded grant funding for regeneration
The next phase of Gosport Diving Museum’s regeneration scheme has been boosted after the borough council awarded the project a grant. Under the Heritage Grants Fund, the Historical Diving Society’s representative Councillor Kevin Casey asked for
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Woman swerves jail after wielding screwdriver at university
A woman has avoided jail after a string of offences where she caused damage to a university campus with a screwdriver. Casey Taylor-Holloway was found with a screwdriver at the University of Southampton campus where she caused damage on October
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Rare World War I training grounds gets listed protection
A rare set of World War I practice trenches have been granted the highest level of heritage protection by the government. The site at Browndown, Gosport is considered to be one of England's best-preserved and most complex systems of training trenches
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Top Tory accused of 'disgusting' attack on Progress Pride flag
Hampshire MP Suella Braverman is facing a furious backlash after using the word "monstrous" when referring to the Progress Pride flag. In a speech condemned by the LGBTQ+ community, the former Home Secretary hit out at fellow Tory politicians who
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Get fit and support a cause with your pup in fun run event
Southampton Common will host Wessex Cancer Support’s Dog Jog - encouraging owners and dogs to support cancer sufferers. The fun-filled event begins at 9am on September 29, with a fitness coach leading a warm-up before 2.5K and 5K runs from 9.30am
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Southampton to celebrate 'inspirational' father of community
Southampton will remember the “father” of Southampton’s Sikh community in an event held at the University of Southampton tonight. Sardar Harnam Singh Roudh is remembered across Southampton for his contributions to community integration and relations
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More details revealed about new 125-place school
More details have been revealed about a new special school set to be built in Hedge End. The 125-place school is to be built in the Boorley Gardens housing development in Boorley Green, specifically for pupils between the ages of 8 and 16 who have
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Return of city's running festival is announced
RunThrough has unveiled the return of Southampton Running Festival next year. Building on this year's earlier success, the organisers eagerly anticipate another day of exciting races, camaraderie, and community spirit amidst the serene Southampton
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County council ordered to pay £23,500 over care failures
Hampshire County Council has been told to pay out more than £23,500 after failures in how it supports children with special needs and with care providers for adults. The payments were made after the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman ordered
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Major electrical distributor finds new home
An office building in Chandler's Ford is serving as the new headquarters of one of the largest independently owned electrical distributors in the UK. R&M Electrical Group has secured a decade-long lease at Turnpike House. Covering 8,392
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Furniture shop boss given £40k for redecoration
The landlord of a furniture shop in Gosport has been given a financial boost by the borough council for redecoration. Ken White, owner of the buildings at 41-43 Stoke Road, has been awarded a £40,000 heritage grant to redecorate and bring back
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Report reveals 'delay' in care of prisoner who died after smoking spice
Staff at Winchester Prison have been told not to allow inmates to fetch medical equipment in an emergency. It follows an investigation into a prisoner's death and the "slight delay" that occurred after his son - a fellow inmate - went to get a
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What should Saints do with returning loanees Alcaraz and Bella-Kotchap?
SAINTS did not hit with enough of their transfers during their disastrous last Premier League season but two looked certain to be good buys. Armel Bella-Kotchap hit the ground running when he joined from VFL Bochum in July 2022 and made the Germany
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Five things we remember about growing up in Southampton in the 1990s
Remember dial-up internet, bulky mobile phones, and the thrill of a Saturday morning cartoon lineup? If you grew up in Southampton during the 1990s, then buckle up for a trip down memory lane! In fact, even if you weren't a child at the time, you'll
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Pride continues with protest - it's not just a celebration
As Pride month comes to a close, Southampton Forward and the Daily Echo spoke with one of the founding organisers of Southampton Pride, Danny Langrish-Beard, to find out why Pride is much more than just a festival. “It is of course a really fun
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Holland and Barrett announces opening of refitted store in Southampton
Holland & Barrett has unveiled its newly overhauled store on Above Bar Street, Southampton. The 2,358 sqft retail space features an updated decor. A range of Holland & Barrett's newest health solutions, top-branded products, popular beauty items
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Nearly 6-mile diversion in place as busy road to close for two weeks
Drivers are being warned as a major Hampshire road is set to be hit by two weeks of road works for carriageway repairs. Hampshire County Council is due to carry out highway maintenance repairs on the three-mile stretch of road that links Chartwell
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Former hat maker to the Queen enjoys display at school
Youngsters from Walhampton School in Lymington showcased their creativity at a garden fete, closely watched by hat expert Louisa McIntyre. Pupils up to seven years old proudly paraded their home-made hats, earning rewards and commendations under
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Man who killed stepdad 'cut off his own flesh and ate it', court told
A teenage army cadet who violently killed his stepfather has a 'delusional belief system' involving artificial intelligence, jurors were told on Tuesday. Vladimir Ivashikin claims he has been receiving information by an organisation - called '
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School where teachers are on strike over bad behaviour is rated 'inadequate'
A Southampton school where pupils' achievement has been 'too low for too long' has been rated inadequate by Ofsted inspectors. The latest report into Oasis Academy Lord's Hill says the quality of teaching is inconsistent, many pupils are disengaged
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Artist celebrates debut solo exhibition
A Southampton-based artist has celebrated her debut solo exhibition at Southampton City Art Gallery. The gallery proudly displayed 24 portraits painted by Melanie Georgiou on Saturday, July 6, displaying the faces of 24 people with connections
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Disqualified driver caught operating dumper truck among those at court
The following cases have been heard at magistrates' courts in Hampshire... BARTOSZ BADRAN, 32, of Redmoor Close, Southampton pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified. He was caught driving a Wacker Neuson DW90 front dumper truck on Street Record
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'I've been told I can't park on my driveway - or I'll be breaking the law'
A Southampton pensioner has slammed Balfour Beatty after the company told him he would be breaking the law if he parked his car on his driveway. Balfour Beatty wrote to Ed Fisher, 78, saying he would be breaking the law if he was to continue to
