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Martin: 'I don't care about the scoreline. I'm annoyed we conceded from a set-piece'

SAINTS boss Russell Martin insisted he is not interested in the scoreline but labelled their 7-1 friendly win over Eastleigh as a "good evening". The St Mary's side thrashed their non-league neighbours with three goals in the first half and a further

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Martin explains why Lallana and Edwards were withdrawn in Eastleigh friendly

SAINTS boss Russell Martin explained that Adam Lallana and Ronnie Edwards were withdrawn at Eastleigh on a precautionary basis. Lallana, 36, had been slated to start Southampton's first pre-season game at the Silverlake Stadium but was replaced

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Saints pre-season player ratings as they thrash seven past Eastleigh

SAINTS thrashed National League outfit Eastleigh 7-1 to begin their pre-season preparations ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League. It was the perfect return to action for Russell Martin's side, who head out to Spain for a week-long training camp

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Saints enjoy friendly at Eastleigh with goals and debuts galore

SAINTS got their pre-season off to a flying start with a 7-1 win and a hatful of first appearances at local neighbours Eastleigh.  Adam Armstrong netted twice and Will Smallbone the once to give them a three-goal lead at half-time, before Sekou

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SWR train sees major delays as police called to remove passengers

A train was stopped for more than 20 minutes as police were called to remove a group of passengers. The London Waterloo to Weymouth and Poole service was forced to stop in Brockenhurst just after 3.50pm after a group of passengers were smoking

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Sk:n employees and customers offered advice as cosmetic chain goes into liquidation

Patients and staff at a national cosmetic surgery which has collapsed into liquidation have been provided with advice on what to do next. Sk:n, which has a branch on East Street in Southampton, suddenly closed on Thursday, July 18. Sk:n has

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Recap - Saints thrash Eastleigh 7-1 in first pre-season outing - As it happened

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Photo released after man punched and pushed outside pub

A man has been taken to hospital after being punched and pushed into a wall outside the Arrow pub in Eastleigh - with police now releasing a photo. The victim in the incident – a man in his 30s – was punched and pushed into a brick wall outside

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Coastguard and ambulance attend incident near the Itchen Bridge

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Saints defender Payne seals League Two loan move

SAINTS academy defender Lewis Payne, 20, has joined Cheltenham Town on a season-long loan. The young full-back will gain further experience in senior football after making 41 appearances in the previous campaign with League Two side Newport County

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Saints under-21s continue pre-season with competitive clash against Swindon

SAINTS under-21s continued their pre-season preparations with a 2-1 home defeat to League Two Swindon Town. Irish attacking midfielder Romeo Akachukwu - still officially down as a trialist - opened the scoring for Simon Rusk's side in the first

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Army cadet who killed 'role model' stepfather at 16 remains 'highly dangerous'

A former army cadet who killed his stepdad in a brutal attack with a knife, hammer and drills has been sentenced to a hospital order.  Vladimir Ivashikin admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility for killing Dr Barry Hounsome at their

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'Manipulative' man blackmailed women into having sex with him

A 'manipulative' man blackmailed two young women into having sex with him. Joshua Bromage preyed on his victims, one as young as 17, on Instagram, threatening to expose intimate images of the women unless they sent him more images. Bromage

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Hampshire orchestra celebrating 60th anniversary with epic concert

An orchestra is celebrating its 60th anniversary with an epic concert programme.  The Southampton Concert Orchestra will be at Romsey Abbey on Saturday, July 20 at 7.30pm.  The highlight of the evening will be Mahler's seventh symphony, which

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Is Microsoft down? Users and businesses facing outages

Businesses and users who use Microsoft are facing major outages in the UK and around the world, with laptops and systems not working. Sky News was one of the companies that were affected, being unable to broadcast its morning show at 6am, with

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Five-vehicle crash closes a lane and causes major delays on the M3

2:13pm AA Traffic News is reporting: "Queueing traffic due to earlier crash on M3 Northbound at J12 A335 (Eastleigh).

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Retired Southampton nurse will wait all day for flight as thousands stuck at Gatwick

A retired nurse has pledged she will wait all day for her flight to Florida after IT issues caused long delays. Elaine Bevan from Southampton is one of thousands of passengers stuck at Gatwick Airport. Businesses and institutions around the

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Southampton as temperatures hit 28C

Southampton is set to swelter with temperatures reaching 28 degrees this afternoon, as summer finally comes to the city. Bright sunshine has been forecast throughout the day with temperatures peaking between 3pm and 4pm. The Met Office said

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Southampton death notices and funeral announcements from the Daily Echo

The Daily Echo has published 11 death notices in the last 7 days. Every week, the Daily Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice

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'I'm looking forward to it' - Armstrong signs new multi-year Saints contract

SAINTS have announced forward Adam Armstrong has signed a new three-year contract to remain at the club through to 2027. The number nine starred in the 2023/24 Championship promotion-winning campaign in which he was crowned fans’ and players’ player

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School goes into lockdown after 'health and safety incident' - live

5:41pm SGN confirmed they were not called to Wildern School today. 

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Heat alert issued as temperatures set to near 30C

A heat warning has been issued with elderly people urged to brace themselves with temperatures hitting close to 30C. The heat health alert will be in place from 5pm on Friday and go on until 11pm on Saturday. Temperatures on Friday are set

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Army cadet who killed stepdad with drill and hammer sentenced to hospital order

1:52pm Detective Superintendent Dave West said: “First and foremost our thoughts remain with the family and friends of

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Southampton Airport ‘largely unaffected’ by worldwide IT outage

Southampton Airport is “largely unaffected” by a worldwide IT outage. Planes across the globe have been grounded, causing disruption at several airports. But people travelling from the airport in Eastleigh should face only slight delays to

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LIVE: School forced to close as hundreds of homes left without power - updates

10:51am Oasis Academy Mayfield has confirmed it will be closed for the remainder of the day, as power is not due to return

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Train passengers unable access tickets after global IT outage - live updates

12:48pm Elaine Bevan, a retired nurse from Southampton, has been waiting in line at Gatwick Airport for over two hours

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Last chance to save 15% on tickets to The Garden Show at Broadlands

Delighted to be back for another fantastic year, The Garden Show at Broadlands is once again set to ‘bloom’, but this time from July 26th – 28th. If you like to support the smaller businesses, offering a unique range of wares not found on the high

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Can a dropped kerb be refused? Find out why council could decline application

If you have wanted to make changes to the pavement in front of your house recently, you might have applied to the council to have a kerb dropped. This could be to make accessibility easier when getting onto the pavement or as a way to park your

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These pigs are still looking for a loving new home - could you help them?

Two ‘clever pigs with great personalities’ are still looking for a new home. Pigs Ada and Isla are two clever sisters in the care of the Stubbington Ark Animal Rescue Centre in Fareham. The centre first advertised their appeal to find the porky

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Around '20-30 passengers' dropped off at wrong cruise ship terminal - Letter

Taxis, local and further afield, have dropped off cruise customers at the wrong terminals for their ships. Especially on weekends when there are three to five cruise ships in.  I'm head marshal at Ocean Terminal, 46 berth, and on Saturday we had

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Meachers manager takes home Warehouse Manager of the Year

Emma Newman, warehouse manager at Meachers Global Logistics, bagged the Warehouse Manager of the Year title at the UKWA Awards. The coveted award is in recognition of Newman's exceptional leadership, innovative approach, and unwavering devotion

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Steam, sailing, food and fun: five things to do with the family this weekend

Steam, sailing, food and fun, it's all happening in Hampshire this weekend.  Here's our pick of five things to do to keep all the family entertained on Saturday and Sunday (July 20 and 21). At Netley Marsh... (Image: Newsquest) The

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Company affected by huge fire in Bitterne issues update

A business affected by a devastating fire seen for miles on Sunday has praised firefighters who tackled the flames. More than 80 firefighters were called to the blaze, on Bitterne Road West, at 5am on Sunday. Robert Saunders, CEO of Customer

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Marco Pierre White has offer for children at his restaurant this month

With the school holidays about to begin, children are able to eat free of charge at Marco Pierre White’s restaurant in Southampton, The Leonardo Royal. Situated on West Quay Road, the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill will allow children under

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Government funding for Portswood Broadway plans still available, council confirms

Funding for Southampton City Council's plans to pedestrianise part of Portswood Broadway has been extended. The authority has confirmed that money provided through the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) is still available for the controversial scheme

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How did Four Post Hill in Southampton get its name?

The history of Four Post Hill in Southampton revolves around its name and the area it was encompassed. The origin of the name Four Posts stems from the four directional markers placed at the crossroads, guiding travellers towards Millbrook and

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Pensioner left 'panicking' after water cut off for hours

A pensioner was left in a "state of panic" after her water was cut off for hours. Elsie Vaughn was left without running water after a main burst in Hedge End last week. The 88-year-old, who is unable to leave the house without help, was forced

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Shoplifter who stole jacket worth nearly £200 among those at court

The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... CARL ROBERTSON, 39, of Rowan Drive, Christchurch pleaded guilty to drink driving on Whitefield Road, New Milton. Robertson was banned from driving for three years and fined

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Bowls club wins reprieve after cuts left green facing closure

A bowls club which feared it could be forced to close has been given a 12-month funding reprieve. Mayfield Park Bowling Club (MPBC) was told in May that financial support from Southampton City Council would be withdrawn at the end of the current

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Thousands of cruise passengers expected as ships sail into city

Thousands of people are expected in Southampton as cruise ships arrive. The imminent arrival of nine cruise ships means the city will be packed with tourists and cruise lovers alike. The impressive vessels will dock from Friday to Sunday. Four

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Principal vows to give 'best-in-class' facilities in £12 college investment

The principal of a major college group says he wants to give students 'best-in-class facilities' as part of a £12 million investment. South Hampshire College Group will set up the centres at its campuses in Southampton, Eastleigh and Fareham, which

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Strip club makes new request to city council

Southampton's "leading" strip club has asked the council for permission to change one of its licence conditions. Playhouse in London Road has requested a variation to its sexual entertainment venue (SEV) licence. The venue no longer wants to

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Southampton school hosts other students for their own 'Olympic Games'

Southampton's future sporting stars got a taste of Olympic victory as their school hosted its own games. Inspired by the summer Olympic Games, which kick off in Paris next week, Weston Park Primary School hosted several schools from Hampshire and

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'Innovative' six-month drone trial gets go ahead

A six-month trial allowing commercial drone flights between the Fawley and the Isle of Wight has has moved a step closer, after the Island's council cleared the project for take off. The firm Inteliports has struck an agreement to use the long

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MP hits out as Southern Water bosses handed 'massive' bonuses

Southern Water bosses have been handed 'massive' bonuses – with an MP saying it "beggars belief". Chief executive Lawrence Gosden received a £183,600 bonus - as part of a £764,000 pay package - according to the company’s annual report. Chief

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Firm wins contract to sell vehicles seized by police at auction

A business has won the contract to sell vehicles seized by police at auction. Shedfield’s Silverlake Automotive Recycling has landed two lucrative police contracts, including a new one with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary. The four-year

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Strictly star ready to Move It at Mayflower Theatre

Popular TV Presenter, theatre performer and Strictly finalist Karim Zeroual leads the cast of the brand-new UK tour of smash-hit family favourite Madagascar the Musical as the hilarious King Julien. Best known for anchoring CBBC and reaching the

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Teens arrive by tractor to Noadswood School's prom - gallery

Students at Noadswood School danced the night away at their glitzy Year 11 prom. Several made grand entrances to the event at Elmers Court - with three boys arriving on an inflatable duck held aloft by a tractor.  Marking the end of their secondary

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Blind veteran receives community award

A blind veteran from Fareham has received an award for inspiring his community, from charity Blind Veterans UK. Bob Strickland, 86, who was trained as a signaller and served in the 33rd Parachute Field Regiment Artillery, received his award for

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These are the best and worst GP surgeries in Eastleigh

The best and worst GP surgeries in Eastleigh have been revealed in the results of a regular survey. Patients have given their opinion on their surgery as part of the GP Patient Survey 2024. Nationally, 699,790 surveys were completed – a 27.3

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Photos show how Southampton coped in legendary heatwave of 1976

As sun worshippers eagerly anticipate ideal conditions for soaking up the rays, these images serve as a nostalgic reminder of a remarkable heatwave that made history. In the historical summer of 1976, temperatures soared to unprecedented levels

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Row over walking route between entertainment venue and car parks

A bid to spend £137,000 on a “temporary fix” to improve the evening route from car parks to Fareham Live has been slammed by a Liberal Democrat councillor. Portchester Wicor’s ward councillor Paul Whittle said the borough council was not spending

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More than 140 Guides enjoy annual fun day at campsite

More than 140 Guides from Gosport South Division took part in the annual Division Fun Day at Sandy Acres campsite near Shedfield. Despite changeable weather, the girls enjoyed inside and outdoor activities throughout the beautiful campgrounds.

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Arrests as pensioner, 80, targeted twice in burglary with valuable coins stolen

Two men have been arrested after an 80-year-old's valuable coins were stolen. Police said the Swanmore men, 22 and 25, were held after the pensioner's coins were taken from his home on two occasions. The man had been selling them online and

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Leading professor among cyclists on 300 mile challenge to aid his research

A team of cyclists will be attempting a 300-mile pedal round the Hampshire borders this weekend in aid of ground-breaking oesophageal cancer research. And the University of Southampton professor behind the world-leading research is donning his

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Rain doesn't dampen spirits at country food event

Hundreds of farm shop enthusiasts flocked to the third annual Country Food Fare despite occasional showers. Keen explorers donned their wellies visiting Westlands Farm Shop near Wickham to experience the best of local Hampshire produce. As

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Woman left in 'constant fear' and unable to work as abuser jailed again

A woman has said she lives in "constant fear" and is an "empty shell" of her past self after her abuser was jailed again. Rose Worley was left unable to work and on anti-depressants after suffering abuse at the hands of her ex-partner Michael Stimson