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What we have learned following Saints in Spain and why it has given us belief

SAINTS still have a lot of work to do to ensure their squad is ready for the task of surviving in the Premier League this season. All three promoted teams were relegated back to the Championship last campaign as the financial gap between the top

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Martin 'very excited' by Dibling and Amo-Ameyaw but calls for eased expectations

SAINTS manager Russell Martin insisted he is "very excited" about Tyler Dibling and Sam Amo-Ameyaw but called for pressure to be eased off. The 18 year old academy duo have been among the club's most impressive attackers during the first three

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Full police statement as man killed in Hedge End motorcycle crash

Here is the police statement in full about a fatal motorcycle crash on a busy Hedge End road. Today, police closed off part of Heath House Lane and Barnfield Way due to a crash involving a Triumph motorcycle and a Vauxhall car. The motorcyclist

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CCTV images released in relation to Tesco shoplifting investigation

Police want to speak to the men pictured following shoplifting at Tesco in Chandler’s Ford. According to police, meat products and toys worth between £100 and £150 were stolen from Tesco Express on Ashdown Road at 2pm on Monday, July 8. An

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Man dies in motorcycle crash as busy road closed by police

5:21pm Police issue witness appeal (Image: Ross Marshall, Newsquest) Police are now calling for witnesses of

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Saints progressing in talks to sign Villarreal's Brereton Diaz

SAINTS are progressing in talks to permanently sign Villarreal forward Ben Brereton Diaz, the Daily Echo understands. The English-born Chile international's future in Spain is nearing an end after he spent the second half of last season on loan

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'Age is the least of your problems' - Benali on Saints pre-season tour

I HAVE always said that age is the least of your problems if you are good enough, and we have seen this over the years at Saints. Sam Amo-Ameyaw and Tyler Dibling are so young but that is not to say that they cannot be in the first team if they

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Martin 'hopeful' in Fraser transfer update but accepts Saints could move on

MANAGER Russell Martin remains hopeful Ryan Fraser will re-join Saints this summer but accepted the club could be forced to move on. Saints have attempted to strike a permanent deal with Newcastle United for Fraser, 30, who impressed on loan in

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Two men seriously injured in military vehicle crash that shut Hampshire A-road

Two men have been seriously injured in a major crash on the A34 which saw military vehicles “flip over”. The incident occurred at around 11am on Saturday afternoon on the Hampshire A-road by Newbury, close to the Oxfordshire border. Emergency

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Polish boxer competing at Paris Olympics began journey in Gosport hip-hop class

A boxer competing at the Paris Olympics began his journey in an unlikely fashion: at a hip-hop dance class in Gosport. Poland's Mateusz Bereznicki has taken a slightly winding route on the road to potential Olympic glory - but believes their experiences

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SWR warns passengers as 'trespasser' causes disruption near Totton

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Garner retains WBC International super-featherweight title by unanimous decision

SOUTHAMPTON'S Ryan Garner beat Archie Sharp by unanimous decision to retain his WBC International super-featherweight title.  The 26 year old edged the bout 98-92, 97-93 and 97-93 on Saturday evening at London’s O2 Arena. Sharp had started

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Pictures from long-lost carnival 35 years ago

A sudden downpour briefly cooled a heatwave just before the Fair Oak Carnival kicked off, but Britain’s smallest fire brigade was still on hand to battle any flare-ups. The 8th Eastleigh Cub Scouts traded their uniforms for firefighting gear, becoming

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Southampton family that lost two babies raises money for stillbirths charity

A Southampton family who have been affected by stillbirths have put on a funday of events in order to raise awareness for a stillbirth charity. Mollie-Mae Brewer, 22, has arranged a number of charity events in the past but said that putting on

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Businessman heralds 'victory for common man' after overturning parking fine

A businessman is heralding a "victory for the common man" after a parking firm dropped court proceedings against him. Steve Webb, who owns Tuk Shop in Eastleigh High Street, was slapped with a fine after he parked at Stoneham Lane Football Complex

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Arrest as man 'made threats to people in the street'

A man has been arrested and released following an incident in Radstock Road. According to police, it was reported that a woman was being harassed and people were being threatened by a man in the street. Officers were called out at 6.45pm on

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'It's natural' - Martin confirms three positions Saints want to sign players in

MANAGER Russell Martin confirmed he is taking a hands-on approach with transfers and admitted three positions Saints are looking to strengthen. Saints have already made seven signings this summer but expect multiple ins and outs before the end

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Car park could be turned into storage container units

A car park could be turned into self-storage container units if new plans are approved. The proposals lodged on behalf of Cubic Services Limited, which has its Boxx Storage store next door, would see 111 self-storage units built on the site currently

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Property exceeds guide price in recent auction

A four-bedroom detached house in Fareham sold for £233,000, £13,000 more than expected. The house, located in Spurlings Road on the River Wallington's bank, was one of 165 lots listed in the July auction by Clive Emson Auctioneers. Byrne Runciman

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Cheapest streets in Eastleigh to buy a house (with prices as low as £77k)

The cheapest streets to buy a house in Eastleigh have been revealed. With prices as low as £77,000 in some areas, homebuyers can snap up properties that fall within a reasonable budget. The top 10 cheapest streets in the borough have sold for

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Dance college at risk of closing course after funding pulled

A dance student has said she feels helpless as her course faces being deferred a year, after critical funding was cancelled. Rosie Henson, 16, enrolled with Southampton Dance College after finishing her school studies in June. She’s one of

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Take a stroll through a park with panoramic views

Fair Oak is in the process of transforming from a village to a town - but so far has managed to retain a lot of its right of way network and added a few more through the Parish Council taking on new open space responsibilities. This is a 5.6 mile

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Three great places to visit in the Southampton area to enjoy a tasty barbecue

Summer is a great time to take in the warmer weather and socialise, and what better way to do that than have a barbecue? Barbecues are currently permitted in Southampton's parks and open spaces so there are plenty of options for those in the mood

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Dog shows, beer and sunshine - hundreds turn out for Trifest at Riverside Park

Music, beers and sunshine brought hundreds of visitors to Riverside Park on Saturday to experience one of Southampton's largest community festivals. Hosted just next to Cobden Bridge, Trifest saw a dog show, live bands and craft stalls in the spirit

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McCarthy on why he opted to stay at Saints and the occasion that surprised even him

SAINTS manager Russell Martin said he wanted to keep all three of his out-of-contract aces after the Championship play-off final at Wembley. He could have ended with a zero per cent success rate as Scotland internationals Stuart Armstrong and Che

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'All you can ask for' - Captain Stephens in glowing verdict of young signings

SIGNINGS Ronnie Edwards and Nathan Wood have made a strong start to life at Saints and have earned the backing of the club's captain. Jack Stephens says he will help the duo, who are 21 and 22 years old respectively, to reach their potential after

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Work begins on £3m transformation of sixth-form college

Work has begun to replace six temporary classrooms with a new two-storey teaching block at Itchen Sixth Form College. The £3m scheme will give students seven new classrooms and an extra sports hall in the 1,100m2 block - adjacent to existing buildings

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Southampton sailor bags a podium finish in global yacht race

A Southampton sailor has led his team to a podium finish at a yacht race around the globe. James Finney, aged 29, led his team, called Zhuhai, to third overall place in the hotly-contested Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race. After the

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Father and daughter reopen pub which has been closed since 1982

A father and daughter from Southampton have reopened the Engineers Arms as a pub after it ceased trading in 1982. Markus Dov, 47, and daughter Esmay, 20, reopened the pub on Northam Road, that dates back to the 1850s on Monday. Having previously