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Robots operate on boy at a Southampton hospital with new form of surgery

A Southampton hospital has become the first in the UK to use a new form of robot technology to perform kidney surgery on a child. Seven-year-old Reece Wilton had a pioneering operation at Southampton Children’s Hospital, paving the way for a wider

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'Ankle roll' - Martin gives double injury update as Kamaldeen seen leaving in boot

SAINTS boss Russell Martin is hopeful Kamaldeen Sulemana and Sekou Mara will "be okay" after they were withdrawn at Oxford United. Kamaldeen, 22, was seen in a boot outside the Kassam Stadium on Wednesday evening having been forced off in the first

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Martin: 'We lacked energy, aggression, intensity and joy. We need to improve'

MANAGER Russell Martin insisted Saints lacked "energy, aggression, intensity, purpose and joy" during their 2-0 pre-season defeat at Oxford United. First half goals from Mark Harris and Ruben Rodrigues saw the Championship outfit beat Premier League

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Saints suffer first defeat of pre-season at Championship Oxford United

SAINTS suffered their first defeat of pre-season after three wins to begin the summer as Championship Oxford United recorded a 2-0 victory. Yellows Mark Harris and Ruben Rodrigues scored first-half goals for the hosts to give them their first win

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Doors at Westquay smashed after being pulled in wrong direction

Police have released CCTV images after doors at Westquay were smashed. Officers in Southampton received a report that a group of people were seen entering the revolving doors at the Harbour Parade side of Westquay at around 6.30pm on Sunday, July

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Hampshire beaten by Kent in One Day Cup clash

HARRY Finch played an innings of Boycott-like obstinacy to see the Kent Spitfires home by four wickets in their Metro Bank Cup Group game with Hampshire at Beckenham. Chasing 169 to win, Kent lurched to 69 for six before Finch and Charlie Stobo

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'Don't jump in river as it contains e-coli and sewage', warn police

People should not jump into the River Hamble as it "contains high levels of e-coli bacteria, sewage and hidden objects", according to police. Hampshire Constabulary has warned people not to go into the river after advice from the lifeboat crews

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Major dual carriageway into Hampshire closed after crash

PART of a major Hampshire road has been closed after a crash. The A34 Southbound between the A343 near Newbury and the A303 near Sutton Scotney has been closed. The #A34 in #Hampshire is closed southbound between the #A343 near #Newbury

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Recap - Saints beaten at Oxford United - As it happened

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Man jailed after victim left needing nine surgeries in firearms incident

A man has been jailed after a woman was seriously injured during a firearms incident that saw blood and pellet marks left throughout a house. Delroy Smith, of Hill Lane, was jailed for seven years and two months on Tuesday. Specialist officers

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Woman fries egg with the heat of the sun during hottest day of the year

You could say it's hot enough to fry an egg - and that is actually what a Daily Echo Camera Club member decided to do. Yen Milne wanted to make the most of the sweltering heat yesterday by trying the ultimate test of whether an egg would fry in

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All Hampshire & Isle of Wight food and drink winners in Great Taste Awards 2024

More than 100 food and drink products from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight were featured in the Guild of Fine Food's Great Taste Awards 2024. The awards are now in their 31st year and there were entries from almost 3,500 companies across 115 countries

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'Children' vandalise lifeboat causing thousands of pounds of damage

Lives have been put at risk after a lifeboat was vandalised in what has been labelled a "senseless act". Volunteers at Hamble Lifeboat said they were left "deeply saddened and concerned" after the damage, which they say was caused by children on

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How to watch/stream Saints pre-season friendly at Oxford United

SAINTS return to pre-season action on English soil this evening when they take on newly promoted Championship side Oxford United. Russell Martin's charges are playing their fourth friendly in preparation for the 2024/25 Premier League season.

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Family pays tribute to 'amazing daddy' who died in motorbike crash

A family has paid tribute to a motorcyclist who died in a crash with a pick-up truck. Ryan Brown was labelled an "amazing daddy" to his children in a loving tribute from his family. The 27-year-old, from Winchester, died after a crash in Kings

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Eastleigh radio star Scott Mills to appear on latest series of hit BBC show

Eastleigh radio star Scott Mills will appear on the latest series of the BBC's Celebrity Race Across The World 2024. In series 2, the four stars will embark on a 12,500 km race across South America along with a family member each and a limited

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‘I’m excited for it’ - Saints starlet signs new deal upon loan move to Crawley

MIDFIELDER Cam Bragg has signed a new contract with Saints and joined Crawley Town on loan. After committing his future for an extra year, Bragg will embark on a season-long loan in League One. The central midfielder's latest milestone comes

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Work almost complete as major bookshop prepares to open this weekend

Work is almost complete as a major bookshop chain prepares to open a new shop in a Hampshire town.  Waterstones is preparing to move into the former M&Co unit in The Hundred, Romsey. The fashion retailer shut in April last year amid nationwide

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Four of the best bookshops in and around Romsey

Waterstones is due to open in Romsey town centre, delighting book-lovers who visit its branches in Winchester and Southampton. But Romsey is home to several other global and local bookshops. Here is a look at some of the best places to find your

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Plans for nursery on former bakery gather support

A developer has been drumming up support for a new nursery on a former bakery.  An applicant called Hanslip has submitted plans for a 96-place nursery and two houses on the Ashfield bakery site in Southampton Road, Romsey. In an unusual move

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Southampton man arrested as teenage boy stabbed on seafront

A man from Southampton has been arrested after a teenager was stabbed on Bournemouth seafront. The boy sustained suspected stab wounds following an assault near Pier Approach on Tuesday evening, Dorset Police said. It occured at around 9.39pm

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Resident fury as car park closed for drone trial from Fawley to Isle of Wight

A six-month drone trial ferrying goods from Fawley to the Isle of Wight has sparked an outcry from Island residents. The trial, which begins on Wednesday, August 7, will see Mornington Road Car Park in Cowes shut off for the whole duration - with

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Preview of Day 5 at the Olympics as Triathlon events set to get underway

Day 5 at the Paris Olympics is set to see the men's and women's triathlon events take place after the men's was postponed yesterday (Tuesday, July 30) due to pollution in the River Seine. Results from the latest water analyses received at 3.20am

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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care

There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands

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Hamberley Care Homes to open new luxury care home in Southampton this August

Discover Templeton Place, a luxury care home with a unique approach in award-winning care, and their exclusive offer for new residents. At Templeton Place, our care is different. We believe it’s better. Our leading Homemaker model makes the experience

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Watch as man brandishes knife moments before armed police swooped on him

A knife-wielding man who sparked a huge armed police response over a parking dispute has been given a chance for a fresh start in life. In a ' wholly exceptional' move, recorder Ben Compton KC decided not to send Nicholas Welch to prison - despite

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Go-ahead for waterfront cafe that opened without consent

A Hampshire shipyard has been told it can retain a waterfront cafe that was installed without planning permission. New Forest District Council has approved a retrospective application relating to the Berthon site at Bath Road in Lymington.

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Beautiful actress thrown out of ship porthole - but was it murder?

IT was virtually the last question put to a deck steward, accused of murdering a passenger in her cabin on a Southampton-bound liner after she had rejected his advances and disposing her body by thrusting it through the porthole into shark-infested

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School pupils advance their Mandarin skills with a visit to China

Students from The Mountbatten School have taken part in an unprecedented international school trip to China to advance their Mandarin language skills. The trip, organised by the Mandarin Excellence Programme, saw 1,197 students and 157 teachers

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Council confirms when ring road will reopen after six months of road works

A date has been set for the reopening of Southampton's ring road after almost six months of road works. Brunswick Place, Cumberland Place and Havelock Road have been partially closed since the start of February for a host of improvement works.

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Police update after woman in her 60s found in critical condition

Two people have been released without charge after a woman in her 60s was found in a critical condition at a residential property.  Police have confirmed that the case has been closed after a house in Ridgeway Close, Fair Oak was cordoned off in

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Southampton projects win big at chartered surveyors awards

Two Southampton projects took the spotlight at the esteemed Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) South East Regional Awards. Commissioned by Southampton City Council and involving contractor Atkins-Realis, both projects were recognised

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Engineering firm partners with green hydrogen company

Hampshire-based firm Barnbrook Systems Ltd is joining forces with Protium to enhance safety measures making green hydrogen. The firms will look to utilise remote sensing technology to monitor safety whilst the UK shifts towards cleaner energy.

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Dozens of people banned from clubs and bars in city centre

Dozens of people have been banned from clubs and bars around the city centre after the implementation of a facial recognition scheme. Door staff across seven venues in Southampton have worn latest generation Reveal body-worns cameras, which incorporate

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Multi-million pound extension for Mayflower Theatre gets green light

Plans to build a new rehearsal studio, dressing rooms and stage door in a multi-million-pound development at Mayflower Theatre have been given the go-ahead. The proposals for the extension to the historic Southampton theatre submitted in April

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Smallbone insists 'everyone pulling together' due to Martin's mindset

STAR Will Smallbone says the Saints squad are "pulling in the same direction" during pre-season having "caught" the mindset off of manager Russell Martin. Academy graduate Smallbone has been leading by example during the opening three friendlies

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'We work on both' - Martin insists principles more important than Saints formation

SAINTS manager Russell Martin has left playing a three-at-the-back formation on the table but insisted principles are more important than shape. The boss lined up his side in an attacking 3-4-3 for their first friendly match at Eastleigh but we

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DIY retailer set to open in Southampton later this year

Screwfix has announced it will be opening a new store in Southampton. Screwfix will complete its fit out of the 7,075 sq ft unit later this year at City Industrial Park, located opposite Westquay Retail Park. CBRE acted on behalf of the landlord

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Strip club gets approval from council after request to change licence

A strip club in Southampton has secured permission to change one of its licence conditions. Playhouse in London Road sought approval from the city council to make alterations to the front of the premises. This included removing signage advertising

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Hampshire Hunt hounds secure spots at Crufts

Two Hampshire hounds, trained for a trail hunting pack, have qualified for Crufts 2025. Saddle, a three-year-old female, and Warrior, an 18-month-old male, secured their places due to their success at the Hound Association Championship Show in

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Taxi drivers in town able to increase prices

Gosport’s cab drivers will now be able to charge passengers more for journeys after a decision by the borough council. Gosport Borough Council’s regulatory board panel approved an increase from 20 pence to 30 pence for a pull away charge for hackney

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New chairman announced for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Panel

Councillor Karen Lucioni has been announced as the new Chairman of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Panel. A member of the Isle of Wight’s Alliance Group, Lucioni represents Ryde Monktonmead, with her new role including scrutinising

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Hampshire charity donates thousands to cancer research

Hampshire charity, Lymphoma UK, has donated over £10,000 to Southampton Centre For Cancer Immunology. Conceived in 2008 to honour local mum of two, Karen Jane Ingram, who tragically died aged 40 from Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Founder and voluntary

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Disqualified and uninsured driver caught behind wheel of VW on multiple city roads

The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... MARCEL BUZDUGAN, 33, of John Thornycroft Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to drink driving on Central Bridge Southampton. He was caught driving a Mercedes with 91 micrograms

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More than half of Southampton's food businesses haven't been inspected since 2021

More than half of food businesses in Southampton have not had a food hygiene inspection for more than two years in what has been labelled a "serious public health issue". Research by the BBC's Shared Data Unit has shown that 58.7 per cent of food

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Can you spot yourself in gallery of James Bond ball at Southampton Guildhall?

A special night out in the city was 00 heaven for James Bond fans. Southampton Guildhall was transformed into a glamorous casino on September 5, 2004, as it hosted a dazzling James Bond-themed ball. The event was a resounding success, with guests

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Some of the best pictures from the first day of the New Forest Show 2024

The sun grew hotter and the crowds got bigger as the New Forest Show was blessed by a brief burst of summer. Thousands of spectators from across the south converged on the 40-acre showground for the start of the annual three-day spectacular, which

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Man climbs Mount Kilimanjaro for charity that helped his parents

A Hampshire man has climbed Africa’s tallest mountain in a challenging seven-day-trek, raising nearly £2,000 for the charity that helped support his parents at their end of their lives. Richard Florey’s mum received support from Marie Curie while

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'Penny dropped' - Former Saints striker Austin explains decision to join AFC Totton

FORMER Saints striker Charlie Austin has explained his decision to sign for seventh-tier AFC Totton, after leaving Swindon Town this summer. Austin, 35, played in all 46 matches of Swindon's 2023/24 League Two campaign but will now be competing

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Southern Brave Women play out tie with Northern Superchargers

KATE Cross scrambled two runs off the final ball to level the scores and secure a tie between Northern Superchargers and Southern Brave in The Hundred. On a slow and used wicket, boundary-hitting never looked easy and Superchargers’ chase of 100

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Flintoff's Northern Superchargers get first win against Southern Brave

NICHOLAS Pooran smashed 62 from 34 deliveries to power Andrew Flintoff’s Northern Superchargers to their first win in The Hundred this season against Southern Brave. Against an attack of Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills, Rehan Ahmed and