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Bednarek set for first minutes as Martin sets out target against Montpellier
DEFENDER Jan Bednarek is set to play his first minutes of pre-season as Saints take on Montpellier to conclude their Spain training camp. Polish international Bednarek, who featured at EURO 2024, watched on from the sidelines as Russell Martin's
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'He's Celtic's player' - Martin coy on Saints transfer pursuit of 'top' O'Riley
SAINTS manager Russell Martin gave nothing away as he discussed the club's interest in in-demand Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley. Scottish media reported that Saints had a bid worth an initial £14million plus add-ons rejected for Denmark international
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A day at training with Flynn Downes: Behind the scenes with a 'future captain'
MIDFIELDER Flynn Downes believes a day at training for a Premier League footballer begins even before the first stretches. In Girona, Spain, for Southampton's summer pre-season camp, Downes kicks his day off at the breakfast table with a full
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Pensioner injured after being struck by car on busy road
A pensioner has been injured after she was hit by a car. The woman in her 70s was walking on West Street when the collision occurred. Officers from Hampshire Constabulary confirmed they were called to the scene shortly after 2.35pm today.
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Hunt for thief after motorbike stolen from car park
A motorbike was stolen from a car park, police have said. Between 10pm on July 21 and 9.30am on July 22, a black Kymco Pulsar LX 125 with a registration ending in FOM was stolen from a car park in Manley Road in Bursledon. Officers are now
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Saints confirm pre-contract signings of two Sao Paulo players
SAINTS have confirmed they have agreed personal terms with two current Sao Paulo players, Welington and Juan, for pre-contract signings. Both have signed agreements with Southampton that will see them join up with the club in January, when their
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Police constable praises survivor of child sex abuse for her bravery
A detective constable at Hampshire Police has praised a survivor of child sex offences for her bravery following the sentencing of her abuser. Amy Chorley, 43, watched on at Southampton Crown Court on Thursday as 70-year-old Benjamin Hassell was
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Wood on Martin returning to sign him, debuting so young and winning five-a-sides
SAINTS signing Nathan Wood has thanked Russell Martin and his staff for continuing their pursuit of him after a "difficult year" personally. Wood, after winning Swansea City's Newcomer of the Year award during the 2022/23 season, missed around
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More than 100 bikers in parade of honour for young man who died in crash
Hundreds of bikers have carried out a ride of honour in memory of a young man who died in an accident. The cavalcade was for Kieran Short, 20, who died riding his motorbike in an accident involving two cars on the A334 Botley Road at Shedfield,
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Southampton and Hampshire to face heatwave as health alert issued
A heat health alert has been issued for Southampton and Hampshire as temperatures are set to reach 28 degrees Celsius next week. This morning (26 July) the UK Health Security Agency put the warning in place for the south coast. It comes into
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Regal Princess arrives back in Southampton after emergency incident
The Regal Princess has arrived back in Southampton after an emergency was declared on July 15. Lifeboat crews had to carry out a medivac of sick passengers from the cruise liner off the coast of Cornwall last week. With 3,000 passengers on
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Red Funnel customers beset with more cancellations following latest ferry problem
More technical problems has led Red Funnel to withdraw two of its early morning vehicle ferry sailings. The ferry company, which has come under fire from customers, cancelled its 7am crossing from Southampton to East Cowes, as well as its 8.30am
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Delays expected with one lane blocked eastbound on the M27 - live updates
7:59am #M27 Eastbound - all lanes now CLEARED between J8/A3024 #Bursledon and J9/A27 #ParkGate after an earlier broken
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Game on! Arcade breathes new life into derelict bank building
It's game on for lovers of amusement arcades in Eastleigh following the transformation of a former bank into gaming heaven. Paradise for players of all ages, a brand new family friendly entertainment centre has launched, just in time for the school
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'There are a record number of potholes' - Letter
Councillor Lulu Bowerman recently wrote of the work that Hampshire Highways teams are doing to patch up our broken roads. We should applaud the work that these teams are doing. This is a thankless task which resembles a game of whack-a-mole
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The pioneering bus which took Southampton by storm
Years ago, when "futuristic" meant sleek lines and a lack of hoverpads, Southampton unveiled a fleet of brand-new buses that promised to revolutionise commutes. It offered a world where boarding a bus didn't involve small talk with an often grumpy
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Concerns raised over number of sick days taken at council
Concerns have been raised over the levels of Southampton City Council staff who are off sick for mental health reasons. Figures from the local authority showed that in the past 12 months there had been more than 27,500 sick days. More than
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Three things we want to see from Saints starting lineup against Montpellier
SAINTS are heading back into training with a double session after a relaxed Thursday following their 3-2 win over Bordeaux in Olot. The players took part in a recovery session on Thursday morning after the match, before enjoying a round of golf
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'I'll have a picture with him' - Martin responds to being tattooed on fan's leg
SAINTS boss Russell Martin has responded to a fan who got an image of him tattooed on his leg to celebrate promotion to the Premier League. Mitchell Symonds, 22, posted ahead of their play-off semi-final that he would get Martin inked if Saints
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Woman sexually assaulted aged just six speaks out as abuser jailed
A woman has spoken out about the “harrowing” sexual abuse she suffered at the age of six after her perpetrator was brought to justice. Amy Chorley watched on as the man who inflicted lifelong trauma on her as a child was handed a seven-year and
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'My life stopped the day my son died in fireball at explosives manufacturer'
The mother of a man who died in an explosion at work has said her life "stopped" on the day her son died. Piotr Zukowski, from Southampton, died after being caught in a fireball at a military explosives manufacturer His mother, Elżbieta, said
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Ten cruise ships to bring thousands of people to Southampton
Ten cruise ships are set to bring thousands of people to Southampton this weekend. The city’s port will be a hive of activity as the impressive vessels arrive and depart. From Friday to Sunday, 10 ships will sail into the city. The waterfront
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East Park Terrace improvements 'exceed expectations' as road reopened
Civic chiefs have spoken of their delight as work to transform East Park Terrace outside Solent University came to an end. Councillors, project leaders and university representatives came together on Thursday to explore the new bus, taxi and cycle-only
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Date set for hearing on 'overbearing' plans for retirement flats
A date has been set for a hearing on the future of a former care home. Plans for 47 retirement flats at the former Edwina Mountbatten House care home, at the gateway to Romsey, was unanimously refused by councillors earlier this year. The proposal
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Man banned from every betting shop in Southampton - Here's why
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... VANESSA TURNER, 43, of Harrison Way, Rownhams pleaded guilty to drug driving and driving without insurance on Southampton Road, Romsey. She was driving a Vauxhall Vectra when
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When Eastenders and Strictly star came to Southampton to open restaurant
The Mayflower's new restaurant, Ovation, echoed the pizazz of "Chicago" with a sophisticated launch during an evening many will never forget. Former EastEnder Emma Barton, who was playing Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago at the time, cut the ribbon
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Six show cast stage royal encounter at ancient Southampton site
Performers in a hit musical got a taste of the past by visiting a historic site in Southampton. Mayflower Theatre's cast of SIX visited the bronze cannon at Tudor House. Designed for Henry VIII in 1542 by Italian Arcanus of Cesna, the cannon
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Out today! Pick up your copy of the Daily Echo Proms 2024 picture special
Hundreds of pupils have enjoyed glamorous nights at the proms to celebrate the end of their time at school. And now we've put together a 32-page picture special in the Daily Echo showcasing the very best pictures from those special nights.
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Stephens labels Saints contract extension a 'win-win for everyone’
SAINTS captain Jack Stephens labelled his automatic contract extension as a "win-win" following the club's promotion to the Premier League. The Daily Echo exclusively revealed that the skipper, who was into the last 12 months of his Saints deal
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Shock as 'awesome' clergyman dies shortly after being taken ill
One of Hampshire's best-known clergymen has died shortly after being taken ill and admitted to intensive care. Tributes have been paid to Canon Gary Philbrick, 67, who held a number of posts in Southampton, Winchester, and the New Forest after
