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Saints reportedly 'keen' on Liverpool starlet amid decision over Anfield future

SAINTS have been listed among clubs reportedly interested in signing Liverpool winger Ben Doak this summer. Liverpool are said to be weighing up the possibility of loaning the 18 year old out this season after his impressive cameos for the senior

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Why we owe Edozie an apology - as he and pal Aribo target big seasons

SPIRITS are high as Southampton’s summer training camp in Spain comes to an end - but the Daily Echo owes Sam Edozie an apology. While some of the squad were out on the golf course or lounging by the pool, pals Aribo and Edozie were playing Call

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Emergency services called to incident at popular pub

Emergency services have attended an incident at a popular pub in Totton. According to an eyewitness, three police cars and an ambulance were seen outside The Salmon Leap pub in Testwood Lane last night. Now, police have confirmed what happened

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'Yeah, I hope so' - Martin optimistic Bednarek will sign new Saints contract

MANAGER Russell Martin believes Jan Bednarek is "very happy" at Saints and hopes that means he will commit to a new Saints contract. The Polish international has been offered a new deal with just 11 months left on his current terms and transfer

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Incident on Redbridge Flyover leads to lane restriction

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'They didn't like it' - Martin reacts as tempers flare in competitve clash

MANAGER Russell Martin believes Montpellier became frustrated by Saints keeping the ball as tempers flared in their 3-1 win in Spain. Saints made it three wins from three in their opening pre-season matches thanks to goals from Kamaldeen Sulemana

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Saints player ratings as Edwards shows why he can push experienced defenders

SAINTS made it three wins from their first three pre-season friendlies with a 3-1 victory over Montpellier to conclude their Spain camp. Kamaldeen Sulemana converted a rebound from a poor penalty attempt inside three minutes of the match before

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Key talking points as Saints put three past Montpellier in pre-season friendly

SAINTS continued to build towards their Premier League return with a 3-1 win over Montpellier on Saturday morning. Goals from Kamaldeen Sulemana, Tyler Dibling and Taylor Harwood-Bellis ensured they secured a win over Ligue 1 opposition. A

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Delays on M3 in Eastleigh due to 'crash'

12:43pm AA Traffic is reporting the incident as a crash - and says there are still delays on the northbound carriageway

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Saints round off pre-season training camp with win over Montpellier

SAINTS rounded out their Spain training camp with an entertaining 3-1 against Montpellier on Saturday morning. Kamaldeen Sulemana and Tyler Dibling gave Southampton a two-goal lead before Wahbi Khazri pulled one back for the French side. Taylor

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Emergency services called to tower block 'assault'

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Southampton family caught in Eurostar chaos tell of 'panic' getting to Olympics

A Southampton family have told of their ‘panic’ after been caught in the Eurostar chaos trying to get to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. On Friday, a series of targeted arson attacks forced rail operator Eurostar to cancel one in four of its

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Recap - Spain beat Montpellier 3-1 - As it happened

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Scores of homes could be built on land stripped of green belt status

A housebuilder has unveiled plans to build 54 homes on grazing land that has been stripped of its green belt protection. Ringwood-based Colten Developments is seeking consent for dozens of flats and houses on a 3.5 hectare site north of Milford

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Giggling Squid in Winchester food review: this is what we thought

Within yards of one of Hampshire's most visited attractions and with heavenly food to match the ecclesiastical setting nearby, this is one divine place for a bite to eat.  I returned to popular Thai restaurant chain Giggling Squid 18 months after

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Inside the 1-bed Southampton home which is the cheapest on the market right now

Searching for houses in Southampton, like much of the UK, can be quite a tricky task, especially with house prices almost continually on the rise. You might wonder what some of the cheapest properties you can buy in the area are, excluding options

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Southampton City Council made almost five times more redundancies last year

Southampton City Council made almost five times more redundancies in the last financial year compared to the year before.  Figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government show around 140 people were made redundant by the

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Man forced partner to have abortion after threatening to throw acid on her daughter

An abusive St Denys man forced his partner to abort their unborn child by threatening to throw acid in her daughter’s face. Charaf Elmoudden made the evil threat when his then-girlfriend confided she was carrying his baby - forcing her to terminate

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Major business event to host business figure and tech innovator

Baroness Martha Lane Fox, a leading UK business figure and tech innovator, is set to give the keynote address at a major Hampshire Chamber of Commerce event. More than 200 regional business leaders will be in attendance at the Chamber's Southampton

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First picture of teenager jailed after man stabbed with samurai sword

This is the first photo of a teenager who was jailed after his younger brother stabbed a man with a sword. Barry Kayley, 18, was initially jailed for 11 months for conspiracy to commit affray and threatening another with an offensive weapon in

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Man caught with axe on busy street among those sentenced at court

The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... STEWART CHALK, 40, of Burgoyne Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to theft from a shop after he stole £31.50 worth of Ferrero Roche chocolates from Morrisons in Southampton.

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Bygone Fareham event returns with a 1970's theme

Fareham Borough Council confirmed that the much-visited Bygone Fareham event is returning. The free event, in celebration of Fareham's 50th anniversary of borough status, will be held at Fareham town centre's pedestrianised West Street on September

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Race boat more than 60 years old outshines younger rivals in thrilling race

Thunderstreak, a remarkable 61-year old race-boat, outperformed its younger rivals in the Solent 80 race. The event marked another victorious stint for the oldest active offshore race-boat navigating around the Isle of Wight. The competition

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Here's what Southampton was like in 1888

In the year 1888, as the Victorian era was in full swing, intrepid travellers venturing to the picturesque Hampshire countryside and its alluring southern coastline could equip themselves with an indispensable companion: a comprehensive guidebook.

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Meet the chef at the helm of Southampton's yellow coffee house

A familiar face in Southampton, independent coffee chain Mettricks has become a staple on the city's coffee scene. With four locations in its name, the popular coffee house has gained momentum since launching more than a decade ago. But who

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Pensioner, 88, avoids points or driving ban after speeding in Lexus

A driver has avoided points or a driving ban after he was caught speeding in a Lexus.  Brian Ramsden, 88, was sentenced after he was caught exceeding a 30mph limit on the A26 London Road in Southborough Kent.  Ramsden, of New Road, Swanmore

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Historic tourist attraction gets makeover to boost business

Two Hampshire mayors have unveiled a new look for one of Romsey's oldest buildings in a bid to boost business. Councillor John Parker, Romsey Town Mayor, and Councillor Ian Jeffrey, Test Valley Mayor, joined staff, trustees and volunteers at King

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Plans to expand special needs education approved

Plans to deliver “much-needed” school places in Southampton for children with special educational needs and disabilities have been approved by council leaders. Southampton City Council formulated proposals for the major expansion following a recommendation

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'Working class foster kid' MP uses maiden speech to back children in care

One of Southampton's new MPs has given his maiden speech in parliament by telling children in care 'never' to be held back. Darren Paffey spoke in the House of Commons after snatching the Southampton Itchen back from the Conservatives earlier this

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Tina Turner tribute set to storm Eastleigh next month

Tina Turner fans in Eastleigh are set to be thrilled by an award-winning tribute act set to perform at the Concorde Club. Justine Riddoch, who has meticulously studied Turner's life and stage performances, heads the tribute show, which won several

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MP helps make history in deputy speaker election

Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, has been elected as a deputy speaker in the House of Commons. Together with Nusrat Ghani, the election marks the first occasion that Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has a diverse, all-female line-up

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Care home boss's cook-off raises £25k for charity

A Hedge End care home boss has raised nearly £25,000 after getting involved in a cook-off. Managing director Natasha Lazovic, based at Snowdrop Place care home, battled in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2024, raising £24,595.

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Care home company set to celebrate 21 years with garden party

Care home firm Churchill Living is set to celebrate an anniversary milestone in the sunshine. Marking its 21st anniversary with an open-air party at Beck Lodge in Park Gate, the company is extending an invitation to residents on August 8, between

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Commercial and residential block sells for over £1 million at auction

A Fareham freehold block sold at auction for more than £1 million. The property at 98-124 Miller Drive comprises seven shops and seven flats, let at £89,050 annually. The sale by Clive Emson Auctioneers headlined their July event, featuring

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'Nowhere near' - Martin sets record straight on Onuachu transfer saga

SAINTS manager Russell Martin has set the record straight on Paul Onuachu and insisted the club have only received one bid for the striker. Onuachu, 30, is likely to exit St Mary's this summer with clubs in Turkey interested in the Nigerian international

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Resident slams Tesco as plastic gloves litter residential area

A resident has slammed Tesco after plastic gloves were found across an estate near its petrol station. Steve Plumridge has criticised the major supermarket after spotting blue plastic gloves littering the roads around the petrol station on Tebourba

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Homeless people help clear up rubbish in no man's land flytipping hotspot

An overflowing bin down a no man's land alleyway - branded a fly tipping hotspot - has been cleaned up by a homeless couple. Community campaigner Tony Weafer despaired that a large Biffa waste bin behind Costa Coffee on Shirley Road had been ransacked

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The most expensive streets in Eastleigh revealed - is yours on the list?

The most expensive streets in Eastleigh to buy a home have been revealed. Potential house buyers will need to empty their piggy banks to afford some of the houses – with one street boasting hefty house prices. The top 10 most expensive streets