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Attempted murder arrest as man seriously injured in stabbing
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man in his 20s was stabbed at a home in Eastleigh. Police were called at 7.38pm on Sunday to an address on Twyford Road after reports that a man had been stabbed. A man in his
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Joe Biden ends his re-election US Presidential campaign
US President Joe Biden has announced today, July 21, that he will be ending his re-election campaign. In his announcement, Biden shared that the decision was " in the best interest of my party and the country." It comes just four months before
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Thieves stole PlayStation 5 before trying to sell it on Facebook
Two men who burgled a house and stole a PlayStation before trying to sell it on Facebook marketplace have been put behind bars. Eryk Kacper Phung Van, 20, and Lukasz Makowski, 39, broke into a house in Pound Close, Gosport between 7.30pm and January
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UK weather to continue to improve as highs of 27C forecast over summer holidays
The UK is set for more hot weather over the coming week as the Met Office has forecaster highs of 26C and 27C. Friday, July 19 was the hottest day of the year in the UK so far, with St James Park in central London reaching 31.9C. However, the
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Six-time world snooker champion Ray Reardon dies at the age of 91
World snooker champion Ray Reardon has died at the age of 91, his wife has confirmed. The Welshman, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest-ever snooker players, died on Friday after battling cancer. He dominated the sport throughout
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Adams reportedly 'closing in' on move to Torino after Saints exit
FORMER Saints forward Che Adams is reportedly set to join Serie A outfit Torino after leaving the club this summer. The Scotland international has previously been pictured in Italy amid rumours he was heading Il Toro. Southampton boss Russell
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'So proud' - Young Saints defender signs multi-year pro contract
YOUNG defender Max Fry has signed a multi-year professional contract, keeping him at Saints until 2027. The 17 year old has been with Saints since the age of seven, first starting in the Bristol development centre before switching to the main academy
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'Can't wait' - Saints sign young winger from Charlton Athletic to first pro deal
SAINTS confirm the signing of young winger Brook Myers from Charlton Athletic on a two-year deal. Myers, 18, joins on a full-time basis after an impressive trial period with the under-18s last season, in which he scored a hat-trick against Reading
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AFC Totton unveil refreshed club crest ahead of 2024/25 season
AFC Totton have launched a refreshed version of their existing club badge ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. Following a fan vote, the Stags elected to refresh their crest. Southampton-based graphic designer Clare Murphy designed the club’s motif while
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Bednarek back with Saints ahead of pre-season training camp in Spain
DEFENDER Jan Bednarek is back with Saints after an extended break over the summer following the UEFA European Championship. The Polish international has been pictured at Staplewood ahead of Southampton's trip to Spain for a pre-season training
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A hog in the bog: pig rescued after getting stuck in mud
A pig was caught in a sticky situation after getting stuck in the mud. Animal rescue crews were called to rescue the helpless pig trapped in mud on a farm near Fair Oak. 16-year-old Runty had to be rescued by the specialist team from Winchester
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Boss of waste centre caught in huge blaze speaks out
A waste centre that caught fire causing the M275 to shut has offered advice on the correct way to dispose of highly flammable batteries. On Saturday, July 6, a blaze at TJ Waste & Recycling in Tipner Lane involved 117 tonnes of burning rubbish
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Author Chris Packham honoured with mural and book collection at library
A library has unveiled a mural saluting author and broadcaster Chris Packham alongside a new book collection launch. The TV star spent his childhood Saturdays at Cobbett Road Library and has actively defended it against funding cuts in recent years
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Chelsea Pensioners special guests at bowling club anniversary
Fareham Bowling Club welcomed 20 resident Chelsea Pensioners from the Royal Hospital for a friendly game of bowls. This event, which took place on July 17 and was part of the club's Golden Anniversary celebrations, saw members lined up to welcome
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Students in Southampton may be asked to pay council tax
Reducing the council tax exemption for students could be explored in Southampton if new legislation is introduced by government. Across Southampton, there are around 8,000 homes mainly occupied by students. Households where all occupants are
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School pays tribute to teacher who ‘changed the lives of young people’
Tributes have been paid to a popular teacher who died last week. Kirsty Wicken taught at Bridgemary School after working as a teacher in Chichester. Ms Wicken was the teacher of child development and special educational needs/disabilities coordinator
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'No surprises' - Davis reflects on heavy defeat to Saints in pre-season
EASTLEIGH boss Kelvin Davis admitted there were "no surprises" after his side were beaten 7-1 by Saints in a pre-season friendly on Friday evening. First-half goals from Adam Armstrong and Will Smallbone saw Saints 3-0 up at the break before Sekou
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'I tried the city's fine dining vegan restaurant and never want beef again'
Falafel. The bane of every vegetarian and vegan’s existence. It’s on every menu and every restaurant, believed to be a suitable alternative to meat. I’m bored, you’re bored, everyone is bored. What is the answer? A modern plant-based
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'Bailiffs wrongly forced their way into my home and demanded £2,000'
A Southampton taxi driver's family was left scared and in shock when bailiffs wrongly forced their way into his home demanding £2,000. Habib Ahmadi, 39, was at the gym on Monday when he received multiple calls from his panicked wife saying enforcement
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We're in Spain for Saints' pre-season - subscribe now for full coverage
SAINTS are heading out to Spain as part of their pre-season preparations - and the Daily Echo is making the trip to bring you full coverage. Russell Martin's charges are in for a busy schedule of training across seven days and will play two behind-closed-doors
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Major housing scheme approved - despite more than 500 objections
Plans to build 164 homes on a greenfield site in the New Forest have been approved - despite sparking more than 500 objections. Pennyfarthing Homes has been given the go-ahead to transform a large area of grazing land east of Brockhills Lane in
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Warning to drivers as mysterious road closure signs appear on road
Cones and barriers being placed in the middle of a road have prompted police action. Officers are aware of an incident before 11pm on Wednesday of cones and barriers being placed on Jacobs Gutter Lane in Totton. Three men were seen in the area
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Hundreds flock to popular Netley Marsh Steam show
Hundreds filled a New Forest field for the 2024 edition of the Netley Marsh Steam Show. The show was first launched in 1971 to raise funds for the urgent repairs to St Matthew's church on Ringwood Road. Following the success of that aim and
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Police seize huge machete in bid to combat knife crime
Police have seized a huge machete in Southampton. The Portswood neighbourhood policing team seized the weapon which will now be destroyed, police confirmed. Offices thanked members of the community who help police identify such weapons.
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Why there are so many Cornish connections in part of Southampton
Despite being 200 miles away from Cornwall, Southampton has a number of connections to the Duchy. Numerous individuals, many from Cornwall, embarked on a journey to start a new chapter in their lives by departing from the port of Southampton to
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When French market took over town
The delightful aromas and tastes of France could be sensed in the air above Ringwood, marking the start of the town's vibrant 10-day festival with the arrival of a charming French market. A bustling scene unfolded on July 2, 2004, as numerous vendors
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Questions over sale of landmark city centre building
The sale of a landmark building in Southampton has attracted scrutiny over whether the best deal was secured by the council. Southampton City Council acquired the freehold for One Guildhall Square in 2010 in a deal worth £25million. Earlier
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Man caught with imitation firearm is among those sentenced in court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... ALESSANDRA COLASANTI, 33, of Turnstone Gardens, Southampton pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating in Southampton. She received a one-year community order with
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Drugs, assault and ‘faeces in the stairwells’ – police shut down flat
Police have shut down a flat after residents were subject to drug taking, assaults and even ‘faeces in the corridors and stairwells’. Residents of Blake Court in South Street, Gosport, have faced ‘disgusting scenes’ related to a singular flat,
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'Ball in their court' - Martin sets pre-season challenge for Amo-Ameyaw and Dibling
MANAGER Russell Martin wants Sam Amo-Ameyaw and Tyler Dibling to "prove they are better off staying" at Saints this summer. The talented teenagers have drawn interest from clubs keen to sign them on loan after a year of training with Southampton's
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Rare Cadbury chocolate bar beloved by fans returns to the UK
A rare Cadbury chocolate bar that is beloved by Brits has returned to the UK after 'disappearing' from shelves. Hailing from Australia and New Zealand, the ‘Pinky’ chocolate bars are sold in stores like Iceland, B&M and Home Bargains. The
