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Resident 'ran out of door' as fire tore through sheds
A Chandler's Ford man has told of the moment he grabbed hoses to tackle a fire ripping through a shed. Firefighters were called to the “large” fire on Fryern Close just before 5.30pm today. Crews from Eastleigh rushed to the scene before being
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Celtic reportedly reject £14million Saints bid for O'Riley
SAINTS have reportedly seen a £14million bid rejected for goalscoring Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley. The 23 year old scored 19 goals and provided 18 assists for Celtic last season as they won the Scottish Premiership for a third straight season
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Fire breaks out in Chandler's Ford - live updates
10:13pm Man 'ran out of door' to tackle fire Resident Jeff Hayes has told of the moment he took on the flames
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'Make a name for myself' - Smallbone's aim to follow famous footsteps with new number
WEARING number eight for Saints comes with a certain level of pedigree and responsibility, even if there has not been a 100 per cent record. Its historical custodians include Martin Chivers, Mick Channon and Glenn Cockerill, while the last two
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Man accused of sexual assault of a child to stand trial
A Southampton man accused of sexual assault is due to stand trial. Scott Sharman, 38, is charged with one count of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13. READ MORE: New Forest paedophile jailed for sexual abuse of girl aged between
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CCTV after gift shop staff 'verbally abused' by shoplifter
Police have released an image of a man after a thief stole £175 worth of goods from a New Forest shop and was verbally abusive to staff. The cash was taken from gift shop Between the Lines in Lymington High Street on July 15. Hampshire police
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New £5.5m works at Southampton Central set to open
Major works at Southampton Central are set to be completed this week. The £5.5 million works at Hampshire's busiest station has been funded by South Western Railway, Network Rail and Southampton City Council, and is designed to improve onward travel
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Saints player ratings as youngsters shine again in victory over Bordeaux
SAINTS are working towards a winning habit with a 3-2 victory over Bordeaux in Spain, in their second game of pre-season. The match was 1-1 at half-time but Saints took a two-goal lead through excellent goals from Sam Amo-Ameyaw and Sekou Mara
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Martin: 'It served its purpose in the heat. I saw lots we need to work on'
SAINTS manager Russell Martin insisted his side's 3-2 friendly win over Bordeaux "served its purpose" during their pre-season camp. The fixture has left him with plenty to think about after surviving two hits of the Southampton post in the closing
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'Play a game soon' - Larios provides update after 600+ days since last Saints game
DEFENDER Juan Larios is hopeful of playing a game "soon" after over 600 days since his last Saints outing. He has joined Southampton for their pre-season training camp in his home country Spain, but Russell Martin insisted he is not ready to play
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Motorbike procession to be held in honour of biker who died on Hampshire road
Hundreds of motorcyclists will take part in a procession today to honour a fellow biker who died. Master Builder, which organises bike nights, is putting on the parade in memory of Kieran Short, who was in an accident involving two cars on a country
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Woman 'hasn't slept' after pet budgie disappears
Daily Echo readers are being asked to keep a look-out for a beloved pet budgie who has gone missing. Aaleyah Hussain is frantic with worry following the disappearance of 18-month-old Meeko, whom she has had for just four weeks. Meeko escaped
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Key talking points as Dibling and Amo-Ameyaw shine for Saints against Bordeaux
SAINTS stepped up their pre-season preparations with a 3-2 win over French outfit Bordeaux in Girona on Wednesday morning. Second half goals from Sam Amo-Ameyaw and Sekou Mara saw them secure a win under the sweltering Spanish sun. Southampton's
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Bells Against Cancer event held in memory of 'very loved' bellringer
Romsey Abbey bellringers held a special event in memory of a member who died in 2023. On Saturday, July 20, a two-hour long concert “Bells Against Cancer” was held in memory of bellringer Joy Scanlan, who died aged 75 after a battle with cancer
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Hampshire Olympic hopeful delights primary school children
An 18-year-old Olympic hopeful has visited a Hampshire primary school hoping to inspire the next generation of athletes. Romsey based runner Annie Mann has ambitions to compete for Team GB at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and was only too happy
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Saints given plenty to work on as pre-season continues with win over Bordeaux
SAINTS saw plenty of positives and were given even more to work on as they continued pre-season preparations with a 3-2 win over Bordeaux. Tyler Dibling starred for Saints and it was an own-goal via his deflected cross that opened the scoring inside
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Former MP and campaigning peer made joint chancellors at university
A former MP and a campaigning peer have been made joint chancellors in a first for the University of Southampton. Former education secretary Justine Greening and Lord Patel of Bradford were welcomed to the university during Tuesday’s graduation
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Secondary school stages festival fun day as an end of year farewell for students
A secondary school had a super send off for its students with a festival-style fun day. On Tuesday, Bitterne Park School held its annual Big Picnic, 'a wonderful occasion to celebrate the dedication and effort of all the students over the past
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Plans for new air ambulance HQ near Southampton Airport approved
Plans for a new headquarters for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance have been unanimously approved. Proposals for the new site, complete with a new helipad near Southampton Airport, were given the go-ahead on Tuesday evening by Eastleigh
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Calls for better protection after four people injured in town centre crash
CALLS are being made for better protection of Romsey town centre after a spate of ram raids and a recent crash. The shopfront of Morrisons, in the Cornmarket, has been smashed numerous times over the past 12 months. On July 10, four people
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Royal income to rise by £45m and they're getting 2 new helicopters
The Royal Family is set to receive a boost of more than £45 million, with a 53% jump in its official annual income to more than £130 million. It comes as soaring profits from the Crown Estate to £1.1 billion mean the taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant
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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK from today
The Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week, as a moderate geomagnetic storm heads towards Earth, NASA has said. The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation earlier this summer, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south
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Police give update after pensioners' wall destroyed in crash
Police have delivered an update on their investigation after CCTV showed a car smashing through the wall of a home. Officers have attended Sunset Road in Totton in recent days, after the garden wall of Edward and Pauline James was knocked over
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Recap - Saints beat Bordeaux 3-2 - As it happened
1:27pm THANK YOU 👍 That's all from me for this one. Check back into the Saints tab later today for more post-match
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New Forest paedophile jailed for sexual abuse of girl aged between four and six
A paedophile has been jailed after sexually assaulting a child over a period of two years. Stephen Cooper of The Drove, Blackfield was jailed for 16 years at Salisbury Crown Court on Friday. The 61-year-old had previously been found guilty
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Free superhero meet and greet sessions this summer in Whiteley
This summer, families can meet favourite superheroes for free at Whiteley. Six pop-up sessions will run in July and August, offering an assortment of superhero characters. The meet and greets will occur throughout the centre and on stage from
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10 foods that will help you 'live longer, lose weight and feel better'
The founder of 'Blue Zones' Dan Buettner has shared ten ingredients that could help you "live longer, lose weight and feel better". The National Geographic fellow and author, 64, recently took to his Instagram platform to explain the benefits
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Commemoration held for influential hymn writer Isaac Watts
Beloved hymn writer Isaac Watts was honoured on his 350th birthday with a special service at his final resting place in Bunhill Fields. Best known for songs such as "Joy to the World" and "Jesus shall Reign Where’er the sun," Watts’ mark on the
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See the racing from Cowes Week aboard SS Shieldhall this weekend
Southampton’s heritage steamship SS Shieldhall will be staging a special cruise to view the yachts participating in Cowes Week this weekend. On her way down Southampton Water, from 10am on Saturday (July 27), Shieldhall will pass the mighty cruise
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Albert Road Cemetery and War Memorial scoops Green Flag Award once more
Albert Road Cemetery and the War Memorial in Hedge End have snagged the Green Flag Award. Honoured for the 15th consecutive year, the award recognises the UK's top public outdoor spaces. Evaluations consider the overall quality of the green
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Paedophile caught with images posed as teen on TikTok so he could talk to children
A paedophile who was talking to children on TikTok while claiming to be 16 was caught with indecent photos on his phone. Zack Webb, 40, was caught with 20 indecent photos of children when police turned up at his home in Violet Road in August 2022
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Police update on two men arrested following Eastleigh stabbing
Two men have been bailed as part of a police investigation into a stabbing in Eastleigh. Police rushed to Twyford Road at around 7.38pm on Sunday after a man in his twenties suffered serious injuries. A cordon was set up across the road near
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Warning issued with footpath set to be closed for six weeks
A NORTH Baddesley footpath will be closed for six weeks for resurfacing. Botley Road, from the Rownhams Lane pedestrian crossing to the solar farm entrance, will be closed from Wednesday, July 24. Temporary traffic lights and an alternative
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Global cake artist to conduct masterclass in Southampton
An award-winning cake artist is set to host a masterclass in Southampton. Vicky Teather from Yellow Bee Cake Company will lead an all-day modelling masterclass on Saturday, September 14 organised by the Mid Hants branch of the British Sugarcraft
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Council orders women to remove beehives from allotment
Two Southampton women face losing their allotment after installing beehives on the plot. Helen Ransome 55, and her friend Zoe Shelley, 65, look after the winged insects at their Athelstan Road allotment with the help of a professional beekeeper
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Concerns raised over plans for new McDonald's in historic high street building
Concerns have been raised over plans to turn a former Burton’s into a McDonald’s. The top issues are over litter, rough sleepers, and preserving the heritage of an iconic building on Gosport’s High Street. The 1930’s building at 111-112 High
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Martin urges patience as he explains why Bella-Kotchap and Stewart have not travelled
SAINTS manager Russell Martin looked to ease concerns over Ross Stewart and Armel Bella-Kotchap despite the pair not travelling to Spain. Bella-Kotchap, 22, and Stewart, 28, are both back at Staplewood working on individual programmes with the
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'New double yellow lines outside my business will make things worse'
A business owner has slammed Southampton City Council for putting double yellow lines outside his office, saying it will make the situation worse. Mark Newland, owner of Abraham Associates, has criticised the council for restricting parking on
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School where pupils are 'well supported emotionally and academically' rated good
A Southampton school where pupils are 'very well supported emotionally and academically' has been given a glowing report by Ofsted. Hollybrook Junior School continues to be a good school, according to the schools inspector, who visited in June
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All the things to do this summer at free to enter New Forest visitor attraction
Step back in time this summer at Buckler's Hard, which boasts beautiful scenery, shipbuilding heritage, a river cruise and brand new free-to-visit art exhibition. At the New Forest village's museum, discover remarkable stories from centuries of
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Thug threw hot coffee over partner and threatened to firebomb her house
A thug launched a campaign of "dreadful behaviour" against his partner, throwing hot coffee over her and threatening to firebomb her house. Micky Yeatman threatened to make his girlfriend "homeless, carless and jobless" during a campaign of abuse
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How to watch Saints vs Bordeaux stream free in second pre-season friendly
SAINTS are streaming their friendly match versus Bordeaux with supporters able to watch the behind-closed-doors fixture for free. Russell Martin's side take on the financially-stricken French outfit, who were demoted to the third division on Tuesday
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Inflammation can worsen multiple sclerosis, researchers find
Inflammation outside the brain - such as that caused by flus and colds - can make multiple sclerosis worse, researchers at the University of Southampton have found. The study, led by scientists from the university and University Hospital Southampton
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Hampshire wildlife charity launches pledge with businesses
A Hampshire wildlife charity has launched a pledge to encourage the growth of environmentally-friendly businesses in the county. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is proud to announce the launch of its new Business Pledge, developed in collaboration
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Decaying tower blocks to be demolished as part of Townhill regeneration
Empty tower blocks will be knocked down after being left to decay for more than a decade. The dilapidated blocks in Townhill Park have remained untouched since 2011. But 14 years since the council-led regeneration project was launched, work
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Cruise ship to return to Southampton after declaring emergency last week
A cruise ship which declared an emergency after leaving Southampton last week is set to return to the port for the first time. Lifeboat crews had to carry out a medivac of sick passengers from the Regal Princess off the coast of Cornwall on July
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Huge support for £3m plan to save iconic control tower at former RAF base
Support is pouring in for plans to save a "unique" building that appeared in a famous war film starring Hollywood idol David Niven. The Landmark Trust is seeking consent to preserve part of the former RAF Ibsley, near Ringwood, by converting the
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University of Southampton designs AI to boost global aviation safety
Experts from the University of Southampton have developed AI software to calculate the risk of planes being shot down. This breakthrough software was designed by the Department of Decision Analytics and Risk at the Centre for Risk Research in the
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Mum whose daughter died due to air pollution speaks out at event
A woman who lost her daughter to illegal levels of air pollution has spoken at an event held by a Southampton university. The University of Southampton and Wessex Health Partners held the Clean Air South event last week. Anti-air pollution
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Sex offender arrested at Shirley McDonald's dies in prison
A man who tried to meet a 14-year-old boy at McDonald's in a bid to have sex with him has died in prison. Frank Salmon was arrested after discovering the boy was an undercover police officer posing as a child on the gay hook-up app Grindr.
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Man caught with cannabis at railway station in court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... MITCHELL WILLIAMS, 26, of Westbrook Way, Southampton pleaded guilty to possessing a controlled drug of Class B. This came after he was caught with cannabis at Southampton
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Pictures of Ladies Day at Southampton International Boat Show
Southampton International Boat Show is just a couple of months away, but they won't be having a special feature that was once an annual event - Ladies' Day. Ladies' Day was first axed from the rota five years ago and is now missing from the programme
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Opposition to 'crazy' plan for new bus gate ramps up
More than 1,300 people have signed a petition opposing plans to reopen a junction in the centre of Totton. The petition was launched by Hampshire county councillor David Harrison, who says it is "hard to imagine" the authority forging ahead with
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Prolific shoplifter jailed for stealing more than £900 worth of food and drinks
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed after he stole more than £900 worth of food and drinks from Co-Op. Kieron Slack-Travers shoplifted £916.20 worth of items in less than three weeks. He pleaded guilty to 13 counts of theft from a shop
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Hampshire firm Vinci Response scoops top sustainability award
A Hampshire-based damage remediation company won big at a prestigious award ceremony. Vinci Response scooped the Sustainable Project of the Year Award at the 2024 British Damage Management Association (BDMA) Awards. The BDMA sets professional
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Family raise thousands at golf day for charity close to their hearts
A successful golf day took the fundraising by one Hampshire family for a charity close to their hearts to more than £13,000. The fourth annual event organised by Simon Macdonald took place at Paultons Golf Centre and raised £3750 for the Cystic
