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Saints reveal official 2024/25 season home and away kits
SAINTS have revealed their official 2024/25 season home and away kits with red and white striped and yellow designs. This season’s shirts are the first created by PUMA and bring back Southampton's traditional home and away colours back with a modern
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'Feels so good' - Saints confirm Downes return on permanent basis from West Ham
SAINTS have completed the permanent signing of Flynn Downes from West Ham United following his loan spell last season. The midfielder has signed a deal until 2028, having been an influential part of last season’s promotion-winning team during his
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All we know about gas leak near Romsey
A GAS pipeline has burst near a Hampshire town, forcing the evacuation of homes and businesses. The leak, which sent a 30-foot plume of natural gas into the air, happened in a field next to Wynford Industrial Park in Timsbury, outside Romsey.
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Van driver sustains serious injury in A35 crash - live updates
7:59pm AA Traffic News is showing that congestion on the A35 has eased: (Image: AA Traffic News)
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‘Shouting’ man on busy road prompts police response
A shouting man seen on a main road prompted a police response. Officers were called to Southampton Road in Cadnam following reports of a man shouting. Upon arriving at the address, the man was spoken to and no crimes were identified. Hampshire
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CCTV installed in car park blighted by fly-tipping
A car park blighted by rubbish and waste has been equipped with a fly-tipping deterrent. A new state-of-the-art solar-powered CCTV camera has been installed in the car park in Woodmill Lane. The car park, at Riverside Park, is often plagued
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Delays of 40 minutes after all lanes held on M3
2:07pm Traffic was held on the motorway whilst the vehicle was moved to the side of the road. This took place at
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CCTV shows attack on Hampshire captain's family home
FOOTAGE captured by security cameras shows an attack on the family home of Hampshire Cricket captain James Vince. Vince, 33, has lived in a village just east of Southampton for eight years while representing England and the country cricket team
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Air ambulance rushes to Southampton after three men found unconscious
An air ambulance responded to an incident after three people were found unconscious behind a set of garages. Emergency services were called to an area behind the garages by Kingsway, Johnson Street and Winton Street footpath on July 12. Police
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Gaping hole in bungalow roof after being hit by lightning
A house has been left with severe damage after being struck by lightning on Monday. Residents reported hearing an "almighty crash" and a gaping hole has been left in the roof of a detached bungalow in Park Gate. The bungalow in Pine Walk was
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Woman 'carrying traffic sign kicked police' after England's Euros final match
An 'intoxicated’ woman carrying a traffic sign in the city centre was among the people arrested during the Euro 2024 final on Sunday evening, according to police. Thousands of fans gathered in the city centre to watch the match, which ended with
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Saints Women confirm details of first four pre-season fixtures
SAINTS Women have confirmed four pre-season fixtures, beginning at Staplewood Campus, ahead of the 2024/25 Championship campaign. New head coach Remi Allen will take charge of her side for the first time on Sunday, August 4 in a behind-closed-doors
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Major road into city to be shut tonight after 'defect' found
A major road in Southampton will close tonight for work after a defect was found. Motorists have been warned that Thomas Lewis Way, one of the major routes in and out of the city, is due to close tonight for work. Southampton City Council's
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This is why Northam Bridge was partially closed this morning
Emergency services have revealed why they partially closed a bridge over the River Itchen on Tuesday monring. Police attended Northam Bridge at around 10.51am this morning after reports of concern for the welfare of a man. Officers found the
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Man arrested on suspicion of assaulting disabled man during road rage
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a disabled man after a road rage incident in Southampton. Police say a Southampton man was arrested after the incident involving a "vulnerable and disabled man" on St Andrews Road. READ MORE
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Cricket captain victim of shocking attacks on family home
HAMPSHIRE captain James Vince has appealed to the public for information on repeated attacks on his property that forced him and his family out. England cricketer Vince, 33, lives in a village east of Southampton and has been there for eight years
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Southgate announces he is stepping down as England boss
GARETH Southgate has stood down as England manager, saying it is time for a “new chapter” for the national team. He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the FA on Tuesday morning, following the team’s defeat to Spain in the Euro
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All the cruise ships sailing into Southampton this week
Southampton’s port is welcoming a flurry of cruise ships this weekend. A total of 10 ships will sail into the city from Tuesday to Sunday. Seven impressive vessels will dock in Southampton over the weekend alone. Here is the full list of
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How you can see shooting stars this month as Perseid meteor shower to dazzle
The night sky is set to get even more interesting this July as the Perseid meteor shower puts on a dazzling display. The Perseid meteor shower is an annual event that is often very popular among skygazers due to the high hourly rate and bright
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DWP issues Universal Credit warning after 184,000 Brits have benefits 'stopped'
Benefits claimants have been warned that as many as 184,000 people could lose their funding. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is continuing its migration process, known as managed migration, as it forces people off legacy benefits.
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Martin Lewis issues Amazon Prime Day warning to bargain hunters
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to customers ahead of Amazon Prime Day. Confusingly, the two-day event begins from one minute past midnight on Tuesday, July 16 and runs until the end of Wednesday. The sale has become famous for offering deep
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'No relationship with the manager' but 'only good things' - Perraud on Saints exit
FORMER Saints defender Romain Perraud insisted he thinks "only good things" about the club despite his exit this summer. The 26 year old Frenchman signed for Spanish side Real Betis permanently this summer despite Southampton's return to the Premier
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'Just call me' - Saints hero Yoshida issues classy message to signing Sugawara
SAINTS hero Maya Yoshida has issued a warm welcome to the club's new signing, Yukinari Sugawara, with a classy video message. The St Mary's side have sealed the signing of Japanese international Sugawara, 24, from Dutch Eredivisie outfit AZ Alkmaar
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Firefighters use breathing apparatus to tackle caravan blaze
Firefighters have used breathing apparatus after flames ripped through two caravans. Crews from Fareham and Hightown were called to the blaze which also involved a toilet block in Whiteley Lane, Titchfield. The two static caravans were completely
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Search launched to find two boats stolen in New Forest
A search is underway to find two boats that were stolen in the New Forest. Hampshire Constabulary's Marine Support Unit is asking the public for help in locating the vessels stolen from Beaulieu. They were taken on June 23, 2024. READ
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Care home and nursery join forces in unique gardening project
Southampton care home Ancasta Grove has united with Woodlands Early Learning to form an unusual gardening club. The intergeneration group meets bi-weekly, residents and children working on projects in the care home's garden. Joint efforts include
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Free community fun day packed with activities at St. John's Church
St John’s Church, Locks Heath, is hosting a free Community Fun Day. The day, which takes place on Saturday, August 31 from 11am to 4pm, is set to be packed full with a wide variety of activities suitable for everyone. There will be a range
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New lighthouse trail illuminating the streets of Southampton is completed
A lighthouse trail is illuminating the streets of Southampton having now been installed. Artists have transformed 40 lighthouses, standing at eight foot tall each, into unique masterpieces. Dotted around the city, the creations are a beacon
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Twenty years ago, sun shone on Shirley fun day for foster children and families
Youngsters in foster care got the chance to meet up with Southampton Football Club’s mascot during a fun-packed sports day. Children gathered at Foundry Lane Primary School in Shirley on a sunny summer day to take part in various activities like
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Greggs launches bid to transform derelict site near Travelodge
Greggs is seeking consent to transform a vacant car sales site beside one of the main routes in and out of Southampton. The nationwide bakery chain has submitted plans to open an outlet opposite a Travelodge at the junction of Lodge Road and The
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Mysterious Royal visit was shrouded in a cloak of secrecy
A courier bearing a top-secret message from Buckingham Palace made his way to the Civic Centre. Under a veil of secrecy, the visit had been meticulously arranged, with only a select few individuals in Southampton privy to the specific details.
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Family home set to be built next to iconic medieval building
A house is set to be built next to a medieval building in a historic area of Romsey after plans were permitted. Tim Lincoln can proceed with the scheme on land behind the Abbey Hotel in Church Street. He initially applied for two houses in
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Eight flats set for site of 19th century building as planners give approval
Eight flats are set to replace a 19th century building in Southampton. The proposals by Wessex Planning for the site in Westridge Road, Portswood, include a two-and-a-half-storey building for three one-bedroom, four two-bedroom and one three-bedroom
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'Bring back Waterside railway line urgently' - Letter
Could I, through the columns of the Echo, raise the profile of the Waterside railway line? There is an urgent need to stop talking and get the thing open for passengers, reconnecting the Waterside communities to the rest of the United Kingdom.
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Depot joins national network for hazardous goods transport
A transport specialist has expanded its services to hazardous goods after its Hampshire depot joined a specialist national distribution network. Kinaxia Logistics announced that Lambert Brothers, its depot in Eastleigh, has now become a part of
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Welcome to the day spa where you can have a quick burst of relaxation
A Romsey woman is seeing success with her new spa, more than six months after it opened its doors. Aimee Shergold, 37, opened her latest venture, Ayano Day Spa in Stanbridge Lane, Awbridge, in December. This comes after the closure of her previous
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Davis believes Eastleigh vs Saints friendly will be 'great occasion' for both sides
EASTLEIGH boss Kelvin Davis believes their upcoming friendly against Southampton will be a "great occasion" for both sides. Saints legend Davis will take on his former club on Friday, July 19 at the Silverlake Stadium as both clubs look to build
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Disgust at 'slap in the face' as cowboy builder who made thousands told to pay £108
A rogue trader who made more than £640,000 by fleecing 50 customers has been ordered to pay back just over £100 - with a victim saying this is a 'slap in the face' Lawrence Martin was jailed for five years for defrauding £643,398 from customers
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Best photos from Toynbee School's dazzling prom - gallery
Students at Toynbee School danced the night away at their dazzling Year 11 prom. Marking the end of their secondary education, the teenagers flocked to Chilworth Manor on July 4. A world first? Southampton boy goes to prom in hovercraft
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Council leader reignites hopes for Hampshire devolution deal
Hampshire’s devolution deal is on the horizon as trust is being rebuilt due to a change of leadership across the county. The “once-in-a-generation” plans to potentially secure new powers and investment of £1.14 billion for the region from a Pan-Hampshire
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Police probing 450 patient deaths at hospital identify more suspects
Police investigating hundreds of patient deaths at a Hampshire hospital have identified more suspects - bringing the total to 24. Detectives involved in the long-running Operation Magenta are focusing on events that occurred at Gosport War Memorial
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High-ranking Beazley executive in the running for prestigious BBBAwards 2024
A senior worker has been nominated for a business award. Rob Anarfi, Group Chief Risk Officer at Beazley plc, is a finalist in the 2024 Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). The BBBAwards will unveil winners from six industries on Friday
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School's biggest fundraiser supports heart charity
Youngsters at a Southampton school have raised hundreds of pounds for charity. Fairisle Junior School in Lordshill, Southampton, has fundraised over £500 for Heartbeat, a charity focused on cardiac aid. A group of children visited the charity
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Ex-police officer who splashed mum's cash on evening of gambling and booze walks free
A former special forces serviceman has walked free from court after he splashed nearly £12,000 of his mum's money on gambling and booze. Gambling addict David Apps left his mother penniless after putting an evening of betting and drinking on her
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Young transplant patients still need your help going for gold
A team of 13 young transplant patients treated at Southampton Children’s Hospital are hoping to compete at the British Transplant Games 2024. But they need your help going for gold, aiming to raise a further £9,000 by next month to support their
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Shoplifter who stole food and Match Attax among those sentenced at court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... MARC FARRELL, 42, of Torque Close, Southampton was found guilty of assault by beating in Southampton. He received an 18-month community order with a 30-day accredited programme
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Youngsters enjoy school's colour run
CROWDS enjoyed a school's first ever colour run. Bright coloured powder brightened the day at Park Gate School on Saturday. Pupil Itoro Afaha, nine, was among those covered in coloured powder while wearing his England football shirt. The
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Here’s what Southampton's new MPs say they will do to solve your top issues
Southampton’s new MPs have said what they will do to address five key issues set out by our readers as they get started in their new jobs. On Friday, July 5, Satvir Kaur was elected to represent Labour for Southampton Test, succeeding the party's
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Fans take a step back in time to celebrate Jane Austen
Fans of Jane Austen took a step back in time and showcased their best Regency outfits days before the anniversary of her death. The Jane Austen House museum, once the home of the renowned author, held its annual Regency Dress up Day on Saturday
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Dad lost his sight in a gardening accident - and found out he had a brain tumour
A dad who hit his head in a gardening accident and lost his peripheral vision was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Simon Camsell had been suffering with headaches so painful they kept him up at night. He was in his garden in Bishop's
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Social media star shelves plan to water ski behind a Southampton cruise ship
A social media star planned to water ski behind a cruise ship in Southampton for a YouTube video. But YouTube sensation Max Fosh told the Echo he had to ditch the plans after insurance companies refused to cover him for it. He spoke to the
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Martin on new U21s boss Rusk: 'He's one of the best developers in the country'
MANAGER Russell Martin has described new under-21s head coach Simon Rusk as "one of the top developers in the country." Former England under-19s manager Rusk has been appointed as the under-21s new boss following Adam Asghar's decision to leave
