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This is why police helicopter was seen circling over Thornhill today
Scores of police descended on Thornhill earlier this afternoon after a man was spotted with an axe near a park. Residents reported seeing two men on a motorbike, one of whom was carrying an axe, at the park on Lydgate Road just before 4pm.
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Carer 'walked into river with two young children'
A CARER who walked into a freezing river with two young children and threatened to drown them has walked free from court. Rhonda Micetich was suffering from ‘mental trauma’, a court heard. The 31-year-old told passers-by not to rescue her from
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'Huge ambition' - Saints appoint ex-England youth assistant as Spacey-Cale successor
SOUTHAMPTON FC have appointed Remi Allen as their new head coach to replace Marieanne Spacey-Cale. The 33 year old joins the club after taking charge of fellow Barclays Women’s Championship side London City Lionesses from March until the end of
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Saints boss Martin to deliver Q&A with fans ahead of AFC Totton friendly
SAINTS boss Russell Martin is set to deliver a Q&A in front of supporters ahead of a friendly match at AFC Totton. Southampton's under-21s are set to begin their pre-season campaign with a fixture against the non-league neighbours at Snows
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Base jumper leaps from Millbrook Towers in shock video
A video of a person parachuting from the roof of a Southampton tower block has gone viral on social media. The footage shows a man BASE jumping from Millbrook Towers on Windermere Avenue last night at around 9.30pm - just after another man also
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More than 1,800 jobs at risk as Carpetright goes into administration
Carpetright is set to enter administration, putting the future of its more than 1,800 staff at risk. The carpet and flooring retailer has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators. The chain has three stores in the Southampton area
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Canute Road closure causing long delays - live updates
2:22pm The works have been set up by Southampton City Council. 2:22pm
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Ottniel Baartman will no longer join up with Hampshire Hawks
SOUTH African cricketer Ottniel Baartman will no longer join up with Hampshire Hawks for T20 Blast, the club has confirmed. The world-class overseas bowler was meant to be available for the Hawks' final six Blast group matches. Hawks have
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Police statement in full as officers in stand-off at block of flats
Police have cordoned off a road outside a church this morning after officers were confronted with a man with a knife. Officers remain at the scene in Chapel Road and are trying to arrest the suspect, following the initial incident at Park Reach
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Residents describes dramatic moment police raid block of flats while he works
A resident has recounted the dramatic moment police stormed his block of flats. Around 17 police vehicles descended on a block of flats on Chapel Road at around 10.45am on Friday, opposite St Mary's Church. The exact cause of the incident is
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Armed police at block of flats as officers close road
Armed officers are among many police officers outside a block of flats in Southampton. Around 17 police vehicles are at Park Reach, in Chapel Road, with an armed officer seen at the entrance to the six-storey building. Officers are outside
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Police in stand-off with 'knifeman' as road blocked - live
4:56pm Following today's incident on Chapel Road, Hampshire Police has confirmed they've arrested a 35-year-old man from
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Southampton men arrested as man seriously injured in attack outside pub
Two Southampton men have been arrested after a man was seriously injured in an attack outside a pub. Two men assaulted a man in his 30s in the car park outside The Kings Arms pub in Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth on Thursday evening, July 11.
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Saints confirm 2024/25 intake of scholars as young players sign deals
SAINTS have confirmed their latest intake of scholars ahead of the 2024/25 season, with eight young players signing deals with the club. Four youngsters proudly put pen to paper after developing through the ranks at Saints academy, joining as early
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The 11 cruise ships sailing into Southampton this weekend
Southampton’s port is welcoming a flurry of cruise ships this weekend. A total of 11 ships will sail into the city from Friday to Sunday. Five impressive vessels will dock in Southampton on Saturday alone. Motorists are advised to plan
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Poole Harbour Festival is close to selling out! Buy your tickets today
With Sunday, all weekend and family tickets sold out, this really is the last chance to get your Friday and Saturday tickets to this year’s Poole Harbour Festival, on the 26th -28th July. Whether you’re looking for monsters of rock, pop and dance
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Large scale public art trail of 40 decorated lighthouses starts this weekend
Forty 8ft decorated lighthouses including a giant astro robot are in place on the streets of Southampton and Cowes ready for a large scale free family-friendly art trail to get underway this weekend. Plus, there are another 40 'little lights',
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Fears were mounting over nuclear war in the 1980s
In the turbulent era of the waning Cold War, the early 1980s were marked by heightened tensions as Soviet troops faced significant setbacks in their Afghan campaign. During this era, mothers holding their babes in arms made their way to Greenham
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Southampton College to be transformed as part of £12million plans
Southampton College is going to be transformed as part of a £12million project. The South Hampshire College Group - which includes Southampton College, Eastleigh College, and Fareham College - is set to unveil new 'centres of excellence'. The
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Council to bring in fines in crackdown on 'persistent' fly tipping
A borough council is set to introduce fines in a bid to crackdown on fly tipping and littering. Eastleigh Borough Council's cabinet is set to approve new measures that would see fines of up to £800 for fly-tipping. The fixed penalty notices
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Resident blasts 'absolutely disgusting' plan to turn hotel into student flats
A Southampton resident has labelled the decision to convert a historic city hotel into accommodation as “absolutely disgusting”. Kathleen Kinchington, 69, from Freemantle slammed the decision by council chiefs to sign off the plans for the Dolphin
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New shop will be a go to destination for outdoor gear for New Forest walks
It's expected to become the go-to destination for outdoor gear for New Forest walks. Renowned outdoor clothing brand Páramo has opened a new store in Christchurch Road in Ringwood where customers will receive a 20 per cent discount throughout
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Councillor slams underperforming school after damning Ofsted report
A Southampton councillor has slammed the management behind Oasis Academy Lord's Hill after its recent damning Ofsted report. Cllr Sally Goodfellow said she is "deeply concerned" after the school on Romsey Road received an "inadequate" rating following
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From Zog to Bluey: Five great family shows set for Southampton this summer
From Zog to Bluey, there's a whole host of family fun coming up in Southampton theatres during the school summer holidays. As soon as school's out, it's time for some Julia Donaldson with Zog and the Flying Doctors. Zog, super keen student turned
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Hampshire housebuilder backs Labour's plans for more homes
Hampshire housebuilder BRiCS has announced its support for Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves' planning reforms, designed to spur housebuilding. Outlined reforms include obligatory housing targets for local councils and an aim to create one and a
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Beaulieu set to entertain visitors with historical summer attractions
Beaulieu's summer event season will be kicking off this month with something for all the family to enjoy. Beaulieu intends to provide thrilling historical experiences this summer from July 22 to September 1. Visitors can expect to meet characters
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Southampton's oldest musical society start centenary celebrations in style
Southampton's oldest established musical society has begun its 100th birthday celebrations in style. Dozens of musical talents from across the city took to the MAST MAyflower Studios stage for the centenary summer production of Guys and Dolls
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Dobbies Cadnam invites kids to free 'show and tell' planting event
Dobbies Garden Centre in Cadnam is set to host a children's plant-growing workshop next month. Dobbies is extending an invitation to children aged four to ten to join the free and interactive Little Seedlings workshop on Sunday, August 4. The
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Opponents hit out at council on scrapped £1bn plans for 1500 homes at Fawley
Political opponents have hit out at New Forest District Council leaders over the collapse of £1 billion plans to build 1,500 homes on the site of Fawley Power Station. Liberal Democrats say the loss of affordable housing contained within the development
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Meet the family who for two generations have cared for disabled people
A family from Southampton have spent more than a decade helping support adults with disabilities as part of a council scheme. Karen Richards, 52, began life as a Shared Lives carer twelve years ago, having already had a career in the care industry
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Warning as man pretending to be gardener stole cash from elderly women
A man has admitted to stealing cash from two elderly women after pretending to be a gardener. On January 28 last year, a woman in her 80s had a man, Larky Hughes, knock on her door who told her he was there to do gardening work for her, police
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Jury shown video of boy accused of murder telling police 'I've killed my stepfather'
A 16-year-old army cadet accused of murder calmly told police "I've killed my stepfather", a video played to a jury has shown. Police arrived at the home of Vladimir Ivashikin after he called 999 and told them he had hit Dr Barry Hounsome over
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Council sells visitor centre at popular nature reserve
A visitor centre in Titchfield has been sold to a day nursery provider after months of debate over its future. Hampshire County Council has confirmed the sale of Haven House, the former visitor centre for the Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve
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Cause of waste fire that shut M275 revealed by fire service
The likely cause of a fire that shut a Hampshire motorway last weekend has been revealed. Lithium batteries are believed to be the likely cause of a major fire that caused the M275 in Portsmouth to be closed on July 6 and 7. A blaze at TJ Waste
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The tide is turning on the image of care work, says care home director
Representatives of a homecare brand saw promising trainee care workers at a skills bootcamp session this week. Walfinch Southampton's joint managing director Angela Harding, co-managing director Laura Pineiro and deputy care manager Robin Boulter
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Petition launched to build homes on 'eyesore' brewery left derelict since 1988
A petition has been launched to press on with the redevelopment of homes on the former Romsey Brewery site - described as an 'eyesore' by Lib Dem councillors. The carbuncle has been empty since 1988 and Stanborough Developments Ltd had an application
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Senior NHS worker struck off after driving to Southampton to meet boy for sex
A senior NHS hospital worker who was jailed after he messaged a 14-year-old boy online offering him £100 and a McDonald's for sex has been struck off. 'Sex predator' Robin Hains sent who he thought was an underage boy called Seb explicit messages
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Oasis Academy Sholing students celebrate their prom - in pictures
Students from Oasis Academy in Sholing have celebrated their prom in style. Horse drawn carriages, steam trains and Hummers took the class of 2024 to their prom at the Royal Victoria Country Park on Thursday, July 4. READ MORE: The Hamble School
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Law firm and symphony orchestra tune up for renewed partnership
A law firm and a symphony orchestra have embarked on a three-year partnership. The partnership between Ellis Jones Solicitors and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) continues on from a seven-year collaboration aimed at helping the community
