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Controversial solar farm plan costing £22.4m given the green light

Controversial plans for a huge solar farm have been given the green light. Councillors at Eastleigh Borough Council tonight gave the go-ahead for the 370 acre project on Allington Lane. Around 65,000 solar panels will be installed across three

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Mum of man who died in prison says she is 'living a nightmare'

The mother of a man who died at Winchester prison has told an inquest that she is “living in a nightmare”. Shelly Steadman said those words while addressing an inquest into the death of her son, Craig, who died at Winchester prison on February

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More men charged after 700kg of suspected cocaine found in van

Three more men have been charged after 700kg of suspected cocaine was found in a van. On July 8, officers stopped the van in Priory Road, leading to the discovery of the suspected Class A drug. The cocaine was taken and moved to a national

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Latest pictures show Leisure World building almost completely demolished

The former Leisure World site in Southampton has been almost entirely torn down to make way for car parking spaces for cruise passengers. Photos overlooking the former cinema complex – which cost £27m to build before it opened for the first time

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Cannabis factory with 180 plants inside pulled apart by police

A cannabis factory with 180 plants and almost 150 seedlings has been pulled apart by police in Southampton.  Officers attended a residential property on Malwood Avenue yesterday (Sunday, July 21) where the haul was discovered.  A total of 180

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Judge tells robber who poured beer over girlfriend to 'grow up'

A Southampton man has been told to "grow up" after he tackled his girlfriend and stole her phone.  Liam Heinecke poured beer onto his partner before tackling her into a hedge during a struggle in the street.  The 23-year-old then pushed the

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Busy road reopens after incident - live updates

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Cancer patient tells of being offered 'joke' wig at Southampton hospital

A former patient at a Southampton hospital involved in telling black women's cancer stories has spoken out after being offered a 'joke wig' while receiving treatment. Helena Boyce said that the Macmillan Cancer Support-run wig service at Southampton

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Saints Women discover 2024/25 fixture schedule with home opener against Bristol City

SOUTHAMPTON FC Women will start their 2024/25 Championship campaign with a home fixture against recently relegated Bristol City. Remi Allen's side will welcome the Robins, who finished bottom of the Women's Super League last season, on the weekend

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President Biden a 'remarkable man' after withdrawing from election, says MP

A Southampton MP has reflected on her meeting with the US President as he announced he would not be seeking re-election. Satvir Kaur, newly-elected MP for Southampton Test, was invited to support Hillary Clinton's campaign for president back in

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'Waterside railway line must be reopened by government'

May I through the columns of the Daily Echo, make further comment on the re-opening of the Waterside Railway Line, which was the subject of an article in your edition of Wednesday, July 17. Under this newly elected Government, the delivery of rail

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Look inside this impressive and versatile Hampshire property, now on the market

AN IMPRESSIVE property in the New Forest has gone on sale for £899,000. The property is in Lyndhurst Road in Ashurst and is being sold through Henshaw Fox. Steve Gready, partner at Henshaw Fox Estate Agents, said: “This impressive and versatile

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Council depot goes green with help from Government grant

Test Valley Borough Council has completed work to transform its Bourne House depot near Romsey and slash the building’s carbon emissions.  It’s in part thanks to a government grant that it was able to crack on with the project and minimise the

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Work pressing ahead as national book chain comes to town

Work is pressing ahead on converting a former clothes shop into a national chain bookshop in Romsey. Waterstones is preparing to move into the former M&Co unit in The Hundred. The fashion retailer shut in April last year amid nationwide

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Doctor warning over 5 'subtle' signs of 'deadly' syndrome that leads to strokes

A Doctor has issued a warning over five 'subtle' signs of Metabolic syndrome - a condition that can lead to heart disease and strokes. Often going undetected, Metabolic syndrome is a serious health issue that is a cluster of conditions. These

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Can a British passport go through EU passport control? What to know

When you travel abroad you have to remember a lot of things, from your suitcase, your passport to which terminal you are flying from and where your hotel is. Previously, UK passport holders were able to use European Union (EU) Passport Lanes which

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Full list of every snake found in UK gardens and if they are dangerous

The UK wildlife has a wide range of creatures and animals, from spikey hedgehogs, the nocturnal bats and the wise barn owl. But away from the often described 'cute' animals are those that tend to scare many like the humble snake. Typically

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What are the rules for Blue Badges in England? Your rights and responsibilities

Across England, around 4.2% of the population have a Blue Badge according to the most recent data from 2021. For many, a Blue Badge is essential to their everyday life, allowing them to park close to a destination whether it be for the driver or

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'Prove myself' - Saints starlet Amo-Ameyaw sets out pre-season ambition

STARLET Sam Amo-Ameyaw is hoping to prove himself to Southampton's coaches during pre-season. The 18 year old has made the trip to Girona, Spain this week as Saints step up their pre-season preparations with a warm-weather training camp. Amo-Ameyaw

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Police release images of 16 people after Saints play-off pitch invasion

Detectives have released images of sixteen people they want to talk to after a pitch invasion at St Mary's following Saints' victory over West Bromwich Albion in last season's play-off semi-final. Southampton beat the Baggies 3-1 to set-up a play-off

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Fraser reportedly training with Newcastle U21s amid maintained Saints interest

WINGER Ryan Fraser is reportedly back training with Newcastle's Under-21s amid maintained interest from Saints. The 30 year old enjoyed a successful loan spell at Southampton last season having been frozen out at St James' Park under Eddie Howe

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A31 heavy delays as lane blocked due to incident

11:04am #A31 Westbound - all lanes now CLEARED between #StoneyCross and #PicketPost after an earlier incident, delays

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Photos show road cordoned off as police make attempted murder arrest after stabbing

Photos have shown a large police cordon in Eastleigh following reports a man in his 20s had been stabbed.  Police rushed to Twyford Road at around 7.38pm on Sunday after a man suffered serious injuries.  A cordon was set up across the road

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Resident begs council to act as mouldy van left outside home for months

A man is begging the council to remove an "eyesore" mouldy caravan from outside his living room window after mould started spreading into his home. Paul Davis has asked the city council three times to intervene and remove the burnt and mouldy van

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Pony pays visit to care home residents

Care home residents were delighted when a pony popped in for a visit. Whispa paid a visit to Alston House care home on Leigh Road, Eastleigh. Organised by resident Daniella Hone, the visit was part of Care Home Open Week. Resident Alison

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Hamble Valley MP appointed to the Conservative front bench

The MP for Hamble Valley has been appointed to the front bench - with three new jobs under his belt. Paul Holmes will be shadowing the Foreign Office and the Northern Ireland Office while also acting as a Tory whip. Former Prime Minister and

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More than £20m to be spent on fixing potholes in Hampshire

An extra £22.5 million is to be invested in roads across the county to fix potholes. The cash, which will be spent in the next two years, up to March 31 2025, is on top of the £89 million that Hampshire County Council is spending on toughening

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BMW drug driver caught on Southampton street among those at court

The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... MUJHID KHAN, 35, of Butts Road, Southampton admitted two charges of drug driving on Archers Road, Southampton in a BMW 118. He was caught with Benzoylecgonine and THC - breakdown

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The best photos as people enjoy cultural extravaganza in Eastleigh

A recreation ground was a burst of colour as Eastleigh’s Mela got underway. The annual event at Leigh Road Recreation Ground returned on Sunday, much to the delight of residents.  For Ralph Maingo, 57 and Christine, 73, from Chandler's Ford

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Newly elected MP will not stand down as councillor (yet)

A newly elected MP will not stand down as councillor despite new commitments. Liberal Democrat Liz Jarvis won the race against the Conservatives at the general election. She has now stepped into the role of Eastleigh MP after the seat was held

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The best bakeries in Southampton as decided by you

The best bakeries in Southampton have been revealed – do you agree with the verdict? Daily Echo readers have spoken and revealed the best place for a doughnut or cream bun. We are spoilt for choice in Southampton with several independent bakeries

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'Adapting really well' - Martin's first impression of new Saints signings

SAINTS boss Russell Martin is pleased with how new signings Yukinari Sugawara, Charlie Taylor and Nathan Wood have adapted so far. All three impressed the boss during Southampton's 7-1 win over Eastleigh at the Silverlake Stadium on Friday.

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NHS systems back online following Friday's IT outage

NHS systems are back online after a worldwide IT outage which impacted the media, travel and bank sectors. The issue sparked by a faulty update by an antivirus which crashed Microsoft systems meant that routine NHS appointments had to be cancelled

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Martin reveals Saints stance on signing new keeper and what will 'dictate' decision

MANAGER Russell Martin insisted Southampton's decision to sign a new goalkeeper will be dictated by another keeper leaving this summer. Saints currently have four senior goalkeepers on the books, including the injured Gavin Bazunu, who is expected

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New 'sensational' sandwich shop welcomes queue of hungry customers

A family-run takeaway serving "fat" sandwiches welcomed queues of hungry customers.  Maurie’s is the latest addition to the Southampton sandwich scene.  Run by sister duo Phoebe and Masie White, the pair gave customers a taste of what to expect

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Surge in calls for air ambulance as incidents reach more than 1,000

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has seen a 31 per cent increase in calls for the first half of 2024, compared to last year. The charity's doctors, dispatchers, pilots and paramedics responded to 1,183 emergency call-outs in the region

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'Doctor said I wouldn't survive heart attack - now I'm celebrating 50th anniversary'

A grandmother whose family was told she would die after a heart attack is now celebrating her golden wedding anniversary. Diane Claydon, 73, suffered both a cardiac arrest and heart attack in quick succession last August. Doctors told her family

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Developers accused of ‘jumping the gun’ with plans for 250 homes

Developers have been accused of jumping the gun after launching a public consultation for plans for 250 homes on the edge of a village. A public consultation for the new Fair Oak development was launched by Bloor Homes on July 18. The scheme

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Southampton audiences adored hit burlesque show from America

Southampton residents yearning for a momentary escape from the shadows of the First World War would eagerly make their way to the High Street for a show at the Palace Theatre. The venue did well in snagging a fresh American burlesque production

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Popular country parks scoop Green Flag awards - again

Two popular country parks have scooped national awards. Itchen Valley and Lakeside Country Parks have been awarded Green Flags. The international quality mark for parks and green spaces forms part of the Keep Britain Tidy charity’s national