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Saints announce two European opponents at St Mary's to conclude pre-season
SAINTS will welcome two European sides to St Mary's to conclude their pre-season campaign ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League. Italian giants Lazio, who are based in Rome, will visit St Mary's on Wednesday, August 7, with kick-off scheduled for
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Urgent repair works to partially close Portswood Road tonight
Urgent repair works are set to take place in Portswood tonight leading to a southbound closure of a busy road. Motorists have been warned there will be a one-way southbound closure on Portswood Road – between Mayfield Road and Broadlands Road –
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Saints reveal new front-of-shirt sponsor
SAINTS have announced Rollbit, an online crypto and NFT gambling company, as the club's new front-of-shirt sponsor. The partnership will see Rollbit’s logo front and centre of the men’s shirts and they will have visibility around St Mary’s through
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Two girls ‘assaulted at bus station’ as man 'kisses' them, police say
Two girls have been assaulted at Fareham bus station by a man who 'kissed' them, police have said. The girls, 16 and 17, were approached on Sunday night between 8.15pm and 8.30pm by a man who at first spoke to them. He then put his hand around
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Person injured in crash in Chandler’s Ford
Police have confirmed that minor injuries were reported following a crash in Chandler’s Ford this afternoon. Officers responded to a crash at 12.44pm on Monday, July 15, between a car and a van on the roundabout between Winchester Road and Bournemouth
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Police reveal why they were at bridge near train station for hours
Police have revealed why they were called to a bridge near a Southampton train station last night (14 July). According to an eyewitness, several police cars were spotted there and the road was taped off. This afternoon, police confirmed they
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Man appears in court after five-hour police stand-off in Southampton
A man accused of being part of a five-hour stand-off with police in Southampton has made his first appearance in court. Randy Randayn appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court today following the incident on Chapel Road on Friday (July 12).
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Human remains found in Tenerife amid search for missing teen Jay Slater
Human remains have been found in Tenerife, where Lancashire teenager Jay Slater went missing, according to Spanish police. Police on the Spanish island said that a “lifeless body” had been found and that “all indications suggest” it could be 19
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Saints closing in on deal to sign Downes permanently from West Ham
SAINTS are closing in on a deal to sign Flynn Downes on a permanent transfer from West Ham, the Daily Echo understands. Downes, 25, played 37 times for Southampton last season as they won promotion back to the Premier League via the playoffs.
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Here's when Red Funnel's car ferry will resume after major disruption
Red Funnel has confirmed its vehicle service to the Isle of Wight will resume later this afternoon (Monday). From the Island, the route will back up and running from 2.30pm. While, from Southampton, it will resume from 1pm. The service has
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'Minutes in the legs' - Maguire pleased with how Eastleigh have started pre-season
GOALSCORER Chris Maguire feels Eastleigh got pre-season underway in the right way with a 4-2 win over Wimborne Town. The Scotsman got himself on the scoresheet with a penalty to help the Spitfires kickstart their preparations with a win. Speaking
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How supporters have reacted to Sugawara signing for Saints
FANS have reacted to the news that Saints have signed Japanese right-back Yukinari Sugawara from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. The 24 year old has penned a four-year contract at St Mary's after becoming the fifth new addition to Southampton's squad this
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Southampton to be battered by rain as yellow warning is issued
A yellow warning for rain has been issued for Southampton this afternoon. The Met Office has warned that the rain may cause power cuts and loss of other services to homes and businesses. The warning which comes into place from 3pm today until
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Red Funnel update as major car ferry disruption set to continue
Major disruption on Isle of Wight ferry firm Red Funnel is likely to continue into the late afternoon and early evening, the County Press has been told. All services on the car ferry route are currently suspended until further notice. It had
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Bowler Crane departs from Hampshire to join Glamorgan permanently
BOWLER Mason Crane has signed a permanent deal with Glamorgan, having spent the entirety of the season so far on loan at Sophia Gardens from Hampshire. Crane, a product of Hampshire’s successful player pathway system, made his first-team debut
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Cows trample dog walker and his blind pet in horror attack
A dog walker has spoken of the "terrifying" moment he was left fighting for his life after being trampled by a herd of cows on the Isle of Wight. David Mackay, a semi-retired vet from Niton, estimates he only had around 20 minutes left to live
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Man charged after police chase in Bursledon and Park Gate
A man has been charged following a police pursuit in Bursledon. Officers spotted the blue Volvo C70 on Saturday, on the A27 westbound between Park Gate and Bursledon, at around 6.10pm on July 13, police said. A police chase ensued which led
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Assassination attempt on President Trump 'not a surprise' - Letter
Sadly no one was surprised that there was an attack on President Trump, the atmosphere in American politics has been dangerously high fuelled in no little part by the internet over recent history. I have friends both Democrats and Republicans
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Red Funnel suspended 'until further notice' after 'technical failure'
Red Funnel ferry has been suspended 'until further notice' following a technical failure. All crossings on the vehicle ferry route between East Cowes and Southampton have been cancelled at the East Cowes terminal, Red Funnel has announced.
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Pothole repairs increase by more than a third, says council
Latest figures from Hampshire County Council show an increase of more than a third in pothole repairs. The authority said that an unprecedented number of potholes and road defects have been fixed across a 12-month period. Council data showed
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Over 200 students inspired by science at annual STEM event
Over 200 students inspired by science at the second annual STEM event hosted by EBP South at the National Oceanography Centre. Held on June 26, 24 teams from 17 schools participated in engaging activities. Sponsored by eight businesses, activities
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Southampton explorer's charity feat raises over £3,000 for eye research
After an epic 54-day trek, Southampton's Mike Larcombe has successfully finished a charity walk of 2,200 kilometres on the Croatian Long Distance Trail to benefit nystagmus research. The hike, which started on May 10, was aimed at raising funds
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'I have a good feeling' - Sugawara excited to work with Saints boss Martin
DEFENDER Yukinari Sugawara admitted he is excited to work with Saints boss Russell Martin after completing a switch from AZ Alkmaar. The Japanese right-back has signed a four-year contract at St Mary's after making the move in a deal reportedly
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Southampton adult learners recognised at city awards
Adult learning achievers in Southampton were honoured at an awards event at the City Art Gallery. Celebrating the key role of adult learning in the community, the festive evening paid tribute to inspirational stories of learners grappling with
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Army veteran from Eastleigh to represent UK at Invictus games
Eastleigh veteran Rob Shenton is set to represent Team UK at the inaugural winter edition of the Invictus Games in Canada in 2025. The team, consisting of 64 wounded, injured and ill servicemen and women, has been chosen based on the anticipated
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Archive pictures of Eastleigh's second beer festival at legendary Concorde Club
Real ale fans soaked up the sun and sampled a variety of top tipples at Eastleigh's second beer festival of its kind 20 years ago. The Concorde Club and Hotel in Eastleigh hosted the event which attracted hundreds of people and featured 12 different
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Solent University student graduations come to a close
Solent University students have continued to celebrate at their graduations. The Class of 2024 ceremonies, which ran from Tuesday to Friday, saw 2,500 people mark their academic success at Southampton's 02 Guildhall. READ MORE: See the smiling
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Former pupils from Oak Lodge School celebrate at their Prom - in pictures
These are the best pictures from Oak Lodge School Prom that saw dancing, speeches and plenty of emotional moments. Formers pupils from Oak Lodge School celebrated leaving school at their Prom, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. READ MORE: Huge yacht
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Companies owning millions named and shamed as tax defaulters
Five people have in the Southampton area have been ordered by HMRC to pay thousands after defaulting on their taxes. They must pay penalties for either purposeful filing errors in their tax returns or deliberately failing to comply with tax obligations
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Plans to revamp university's watersports centre given go-ahead
Plans unveiled by the University of Southampton to transform its watersports centre have been given the go-ahead. Ageing and supposedly temporary buildings are currently scattered across the site at Mead Crescent, Swaythling. The existing buildings
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Walkers raise staggering £90,000 for Naomi House hospices
Over 500 individuals joined the Clarendon Way Walk in June, trekking the 26 miles between Salisbury Cathedral and Winchester Cathedral. The event aimed togenerate funds for Naomi House & Jacksplace, local hospices for children and young adults.
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The Southampton eyesore that often resulted in a trip to hospital
The imposing chimneys of Southampton Power Station dominated the town's skyline for decades, serving as an eye sore both metaphorically and literally. Some older Echo readers may even recollect when they had to make a trip to the former Eye Hospital
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Couple transform garden shed into fully-functioning pub with beer on tap
An Eastleigh couple have transformed their garden shed into a ‘working man’s pub’ kitted out with a bar, poker set, dark board and beer taps. Kev and Gina Marchant, 55 and 54 respectively, only have to walk across the garden to get an ice cold
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All we know about huge fire as investigation launched
An industrial unit has been severely damaged after a dramatic fire involving multiple vehicles. Firefighters rushed to the industrial unit in Bitterne Road West early on Sunday morning as a massive plume of smoke towered over the city. It took
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Chip shop manager from Hedge End chippy appears on new BBC show
A Hedge End chip shop owner has appeared on a BBC gameshow representing chip shop owners across the country. Sonny Lee is the manager of JHenry’s Fish and Chips in Hedge End and has this week appeared on a BBC iPlayer and Youtube game show called
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Martin 'confident' Saints can improve defensive record in Premier League
MANAGER Russell Martin insisted he is confident Saints can improve defensively in the Premier League. Despite winning promotion via the playoffs last season, keeping the ball out of the net was Southampton's Achilles heel at times last season.
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Paedophile who left victim unable to sleep walks free from court
A paedophile who left one of his child victims unable to sleep has walked free from court after being diagnosed with schizophrenia. Southampton Crown Court heard how Serbas Mohammed, 31, abused two young girls in 2022 when they were aged just 15
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Leader appointed at top Indian university
A Southampton leader has been appointed as Professor of Practice on International Relations at a top Indian educational institution. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies has appointed Lakbir Singh, a distinguished business
