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New Forest town ranked among the top 50 seaside spots in the UK for 2024
A New Forest town has been ranked among the top 50 UK seaside towns for 2024 according to Which?. Lymington featured in 37th spot which was a slight improvement from 45th place which it achieved in the 2023 list. The consumer champion surveyed
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Hampshire Hawks fall to defeat again as T20 Blast campaign nears end
SAM Curran’s career-best unbeaten 102 saw South group leaders Surrey to a five-wicket win over eliminated Hampshire to guarantee a home quarter-final. The England all-rounder clubbed six 6s and seven 4s in a stay of 58 balls, reaching his century
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'Offered a brilliant contract' - Martin issues update on future of Adams
MANAGER Russell Martin admitted he does not expect Che Adams to sign a new Saints contract any time soon but has left the "ball in his court". Saints offered striker Adams, 28, new terms to re-engage after his former deal at St Mary's expired at
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Saints reportedly have bid for Crystal Palace winger knocked back
SAINTS have reportedly had an enquiry for young winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi rejected by Crystal Palace. Rak-Sakyi, 21, made six Premier League appearances last season and excelled on his Premier League 2 return, scoring a hattrick on the final day
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Southampton cosmetic surgery suddenly closes without warning
A cosmetic surgery has suddenly collapsed without warning to staff and customers. Sk:n has more than 70 branches across the UK, one of which is situated on East Street in Southampton. Founded in 1990, the collapse of the clinic has left staff
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Here's why a Red Funnel ferry turned yellow and blue 15 years ago
Isle of Wight ferries tend to hit the headlines for the wrong reasons these days, but it was a different story 15 years ago when a flamboyant makeover to one of Red Funnel's flagship vessels caught the eye. Red Osprey turned canary in 2009, to
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Swarms of flying ants spotted in Southampton on Flying Ant Day
A Southampton man has described his shock after flying ants swarmed the streets of Southampton on Thursday. Eric Khairy could feel the insects flying into him while walking home. It was only when he got home and searched on the internet which
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Southampton resident selected for England Deaf rugby team to tour South Africa
SOUTHAMPTON resident Nat Heys has been selected by the England Deaf rugby team to tour South Africa this summer. Heys plays her club rugby with Southampton RFC at Test Park in Millbrook but will now don the Red Rose playing kit. Heys has
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Bursledon man accused of drink driving at Isle of Wight Festival
A man will appear before a district judge accused of drink driving in the Isle of Wight Festival car park. Nicholas Gabriel, of Knowlton Close, Bursledon, Southampton, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, July 9, and pleaded
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Fed-up residents call for wheelie bins as seagulls rip up rubbish bags
RESIDENTS have called for the council to give them wheelie bins due to animals ripping the rubbish bags apart and leaving the contents strewn across the street. Despite years of leaving rubbish bags on the street, New Milton residents have decided
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Drug driver banned from roads after he was caught using his phone in uninsured car
A man has been banned from the roads for more than three years for using his phone while drug-driving an uninsured car. Dmytro Senechyn was caught on his phone whilst driving on Bedford Place, Southampton. Following the incident at 1.40am
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Multi award-winning Disney musical to fly back into Southampton
It's the practically perfect tale of the world's favourite nanny - and it's coming back to Southampton next summer. Mayflower Theatre will host the new UK and Ireland tour of multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins from August 27 to September
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Southampton set to feel 28C as heatwave rolls in
Southampton is set to reach 28C this week as temperatures soar in the heatwave. According to the Met Office, temperatures in Southampton on Friday will hit 28C. A “tropical night” is on the cards on Friday, the weather service has said.
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Southampton hospital trust suspends booking system for blood tests
A Southampton hospital trust suspended its patient booking system for routine blood tests due to IT problems. University Hospital Southampton had to suspend its self-service booking system for routine and non-urgent blood tests at Southampton
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Fantasy Premier League reveal prices for Saints players ahead of season - our verdict
FANTASY Premier League have revealed the prices for Saints players in the 2024/25 iteration of the popular football management game. FPL is a free-to-play online football game played by more than 10 million players each season, tracking players
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Man who killed stepfather with drills, knife and hammer cleared of murder
A man who killed his stepfather in a brutal attack using a knife, drills and a hammer has been cleared of murder. Vladimir Ivashikin was found not guilty of murder after an almost three-week trial at Southampton Crown Court. The trial had
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Southampton woman 'so annoyed' as wedding left in the balance
A Southampton woman’s dream wedding has been left hanging in the balance following the latest episode of 90 Day Fiancé. Charlotte, 35, met her husband-to-be Johan, 21, at a hotel resort in the Dominican Republic. Appearing on series three of
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Man raped girl while high on alcohol and drugs leaving her 'frightened and confused'
A Hampshire man raped a girl while intoxicated, leaving her feeling 'frightened and confused', a court has heard. Jack Fry attacked the child during an incident in March this year when he had been drinking and taking drugs, Southampton Crown Court
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Plans for huge pipeline to link oil refinery to CO2 dump under English Channel
A massive construction project will link Fawley refinery to a CO2 storage area deep beneath the English Channel under plans unveiled today. An underground pipeline up to 33km long will run from the petro-chemical complex to a "carbon capture" facility
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Is it illegal to park on a dropped kerb outside your own house? Rules explained
Have you just moved into a house that has a dropped kerb in front of it or you are thinking about asking the council to have a kerb dropped? Having pavements altered in our streets, including kerbs can be useful in many ways, from allowing easier
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Age Concern Hampshire expands with new community groups
Age Concern Hampshire is set to launch new community groups, bolstering its commitment to wellbeing initiatives. This comes following funding from housing association Sovereign Network Group (SNG), who are partnering with the charity as ambassadors
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Southampton parks win prestigious Green Flag Award
Three parks in Southampton, Mansel Park, Miller's Pond, and Cedar Lodge Park, have achieved the Green Flag Award, an international quality mark for parks and green spaces. This recognition is a success story for Southampton City Council, who last
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The city's newest cafe bar opening its doors with free coffee and cake
It's Southampton's newest - and luckiest - cafe and wine bar and it is opening its doors to customers in Shirley tomorrow. Cozy Seven is set to specialise in coffee, cake and wine on the Shirley Road site which was previously home to much-loved
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Daybreak charity celebrates 25 years of supporting families
Family support organisation Daybreak is commemorating its 25th year helping families across the south of England. The charity is inviting former families, staff, and volunteers to share their stories as part of a year-long celebration. Founded
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Law Society president speaks out about Southampton's court backlog during visit
The president of The Law Society has spoken out about Southampton's court backlog during a recent visit to Hampshire. Nick Emmerson said investment is needed in the legal system to clear the current waiting list whilst at Trethowans Solicitors
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Music festival founded by woman who died of cancer a week later is back
A Southampton music festival in memory of a woman who died from cancer is set to return this month, after raising nearly £25,000 for charity in the past three years. Returning for a fourth straight year, The House That Ash Built will be held at
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Ten iconic Saints kits of the last 60 years - do you remember them?
Southampton Football Club, with its rich history, has boasted a collection of iconic kits that have left an enduring mark on the hearts of fans. Join us on trip down memory lane as we explore some of the most memorable shirts to have graced the
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Ex-care worker banned from owning dogs after Pocket Bully left unable to stand
A former care worker has been banned from owning dogs after her Pocket Bully lost half its body weight and was left unable to stand. Samantha Vaughan was disqualified from owning animals for five years after she neglected her dog, Blue. Southampton
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Crowds queued out the doors when Toys R Us closed
With news surfacing about the potential return of a beloved toy store to the bustling high street of Southampton, the Echo looks back at when Toys R Us had their closing down sale. Hundreds of excited customers flocked to the store on March 3,
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Five key talking points ahead of Southampton's first pre-season friendly
SAINTS take on Eastleigh tomorrow (Friday, July 19) in their first pre-season friendly ahead of the new Premier League season. The game will be a chance for Russell Martin's squad to build their fitness and test their levels against local National
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Barton Peveril Sixth Form College performs The Wedding Singer: in pictures
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College brought the curtains down on its final production of the year, The Wedding Singer. The performance, held on July 6, included a series of standing ovation performances at the Rose Theatre over three nights.
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Southampton church leader awarded Honorary Fellowship from Solent University
A Southampton church leader has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship from Solent University. Paul Woodman, the respected leader of City Life Church, has been awarded the title in recognition of his services to local communities. An alumnus of
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Man spotted with knife in city centre stole from Marlands Shopping Centre
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... OBIDULLAH DUSTOKHEIL, 27, of Southampton Street, Southampton pleaded guilty to theft from a shop after £60 worth of alcohol was stolen from ASDA in Southampton. He has now
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Leader of Southampton drug safety unit resigns after 26 years at the helm
Professor Saad Shakir, the longstanding director of the Drug Safety Research Unit (DSRU) based in Southampton, has declared his resignation. He made the announcement on Monday, July 15 and his resignation will be effective from June 1, 2025.
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Bongo's Bingo to return to Southampton with bonkers 00s and country specials
Expect a night of pure escapism at a run of Southampton summer shows from Bongo's Bingo. There's a wild 00s special on Saturday August 17, the return of all things Shania Twain and Dolly Parton at a country special on Saturday September 28 and
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Developers want to turn historic former bank into flats
Proposals to convert most of a former bank into eight flats have been unveiled - more than a year after it served its last customer. London-based KMP Solutions has applied for planning permission to breathe new life into the old Barclays bank building
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Two much-loved members of staff leave city school after 54 years service
It is the end of an era at Sholing Junior School as two much-loved members of staff are moving on after a combined total of 54 years service. 'Inspiring' Sholing stalwart, Deputy Headteacher Richard Hutchinson, has been at the school since the
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Downes: 'I wanted to get here early doors and get to work'
MIDFIELDER Flynn Downes insisted he wanted to rejoin Saints as soon as possible in order to "get to work" during pre-season. The 25 year old has signed permanently from West Ham in time for Southampton's first pre-season friendly against Eastleigh
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Outcry over plans to turn care home into shared house with 15 bedrooms
A bid to turn a care home into a shared house with 15 bedrooms has met fierce opposition. Plans have been revealed to convert the former 14-bedroom care home at Chesterholm Lodge, in Britten Road, Lee-on-the-Solent. Director of BSR London Ltd
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Council look to set 'long-term' goals for next ten years
The approach to producing a new set of key long-term goals for Southampton has been signed off by council leaders. The current city strategy will expire next year, having been in place since 2015. Southampton City Council cabinet members signed
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Criticism for city's SEND services over 'challenges' in staffing and resources
Support for children with special educational needs in Southampton has been impacted by "challenges" in staffing and resources, according to a new report Ofsted report. The education regulator found that some children experience delays in accessing
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Five fabulous family days out in Hampshire in school summer holidays
Everything from a fiesta to flowers, via caterpillars and lighthouses: there's so much to do throughout Hampshire during this year's school summer holidays. Here's our guide to five fabulous family days out at some of our top attractions. At
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Football legend Franny Benali to headline charity event
Southampton football legend Franny Benali will headline a charity event organised by HWB Chartered Accountants. The event, titled 'An Evening With Francis Benali', will take place at Thorndon Hall in Chandler's Ford on September 19 and all proceeds
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Plans for family home near Port of Southampton is refused on appeal
Plans for a four-bed family home near the Port of Southampton have been dismissed on appeal. A planning inspector said the scheme would cause harm to a listed building and conservation area. The proposal was also assessed as being unable to
