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Southern Brave beat winless Manchester Originals by seven wickets
A STINGY display from Southern Brave’s bowlers paved the way for a comfortable seven-wicket win over winless Manchester Originals at the Utilita Bowl. After restricting the Originals to 116 for six the hosts, who were without the rested Jofra Archer
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Flash floods in Hampshire after huge downpour - recap
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Saints open training session roundup as Stewart missing and Brereton Diaz involved
SOUTHAMPTON'S men's and women's squads returned to the St Mary's turf on Thursday afternoon for an open training session. Around five thousand fans were in attendance for the event with proceeds from tickets sold going to the Saints Foundation.
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Police charge woman in connection with drug offences in The Polygon
Police have charged a Southampton woman with being in possession of drugs. A spokesperson for the police added: “Officers stopped two people in The Polygon area of Southampton at about 10.30am on 31 July. “Carole Morena Ray, 46, of Thornbury
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Man dies after being pulled from water at beach
A man has died after being pulled from the water at a beach. Officers from Hampshire Constabulary were called to Meon Shore shortly before 5.30pm on Tuesday. This followed reports of a man being pulled from the water at the beach in Titchfield
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Former Hampshire Police Federation boss accused of touching woman's bottom
A former Hampshire and Isle of Wight police officer will face a panel hearing after multiple allegations of gross misconduct. John Apter, the former chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, was suspended from his role in the federation
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Shoplifter stole almost 800 creme eggs in crime spree
A shoplifter who stole 800 creme eggs in a crime spree has been jailed. Layton Richards, 29, was a menace to shops across Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex, targeting many shops including 13 Co-Op stores. During his spree between Saturday,
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Saints sell out first Premier League home game against Nottingham Forest
SAINTS have sold out tickets for their first home game of the 2024/25 Premier League season against Nottingham Forest. Russell Martin's side welcome Forest to St Mary's on Saturday, August 24 after getting their campaign under way at Newcastle.
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GPs in England vote to take collective action for first time in 60 years
GPs in England have voted to take collective action for the first time in 60 years, which could cause some disruption. It means family doctors will be able to pick and choose from a wide range of actions set out by the British Medical Association
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Woman raped on footbridge as police launch investigation
A woman has allegedly been raped on a footbridge in Romsey during the weekend. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday, 28 July, between 1am and 8am, according to police. The victim, who is in her 20's, left Banning Street at around
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Driver who killed beloved landlady in 'catastrophic' crash jailed
A football fan who killed a beloved landlady in a “catastrophic” crash has been jailed for more than six years. Car mechanic Jacob King blew a kiss to his family as he was sent down into custody. King, 29, pleaded guilty to one count of death
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Hampshire sees civil unrest as protest descends into chaos
The civil unrest seen in the wake of the Southport stabbings has spilled into Hampshire. Following the tragic incident on Monday, which saw three girls lose their lives, disorder has spread to London, Hartlepool, Manchester, and Aldershot, PA has
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Help for Heroes is a lifeline for Army veteran David who is living with chronic pain
The agony Army veteran David endures after suffering a knee injury in service affects every aspect of his life. “I can’t sleep, I can’t do anything. I’m on so much medication it affects my memory, my mood, everything,” he said. “It’s like having
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Bed and breakfast to be turned into temporary accommodation for young people
Plans for a bed and breakfast in The Polygon to be turned into temporary accommodation for children and young people have been approved. The youth and social services organisation, The Beehive Project, is to use the building in The Polygon to provide
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Former Italian restaurant where drugs found keeps licence thanks to new owners
An Italian restaurant raided by police in a drug bust has kept its licence thanks to the co-operation of its new owners. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary reportedly uncovered a “significant” amount of suspected drugs at Puccinis in Shirley
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'We need reinforcements' - Martin responds to reports of Celtic interest in Charles
SAINTS manager Russell Martin insisted there is "not a chance" he would sanction a Shea Charles departure without reinforcements. The 20 year old has been linked with interest from Scottish giants Celtic on a loan or with an option to buy him permanently
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NHS deputy director honoured with surprise team award
An NHS boss has received an award from his team recognising his leadership. Deputy director of estates and facilities, Mark Young, was given the award for being "outstanding in every way". Recognised with a surprise celebration at a birthday
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Fans flocked to see Peter Andre at the Marlands in Southampton
Southampton was transformed into a whirlwind of excitement as thousands descended upon The Mall shopping centre for a glimpse of pop sensation Peter Andre. The usually bustling shopping hub was turned into a sea of screaming fans, young and old, united
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Daily Echo readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or over 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Three New Forest spots featured among UK's most expensive coastal areas
Three New Forest spots have been ranked among the top 10 most expensive coastal areas in the UK. Milford-on-Sea, Lymington and Barton-on-Sea were featured in research from Rightmove for 2024. The analysis looked at the prices of more than 200
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Saints fans can subscribe for 6 months for £6 in new limited time deal
SAINTS supporters who want to subscribe to the Daily Echo can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or over 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to gain unrestricted access
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Saints confirm new lager available in massive St Mary's changes update
SAINTS have confirmed that Japanese premium lager Sapporo will be available everywhere at St Mary's this season as part of huge stadium changes. The club remain in contract with Kingfisher, which is still available at all bars in the stadium -
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'Needs to play a lot' - Martin not worried by McCarthy performance at Oxford United
SAINTS boss Russell Martin insisted goalkeeper Alex McCarthy needs to play more minutes following his shaky performance at Oxford United. The veteran keeper looked uncomfortable when playing out from the back during Southampton's 2-0 defeat on
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Saints player ratings as only a few emerge from Oxford defeat with credit
SAINTS gave manager Russell Martin plenty of questions to ponder as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Championship Oxford United at Kassam Stadium. It was the first loss of their pre-season schedule after three consecutive wins to begin the summer
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Five key talking points as Saints beaten 2-0 at Championship Oxford United
SAINTS suffered their first loss of pre-season on Wednesday evening when they fell to a 2-0 defeat at Oxford United. Russell Martin was clearly frustrated following his side's defeat to Championship opposition, insisting that they "need to get
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Young liver transplant recipient to participate in British Transplant Games
Southampton toddler, Sofia Barnett, will compete in the British Transplant Games in Nottingham. At just 21 months, and a year after her liver transplant, she will participate in events such as the 25-metre run, ball throw, and bean bag archery
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Special art exhibition by homecare provider to be opened by mayor
The Mayor of Fareham, Councillor Pal Hayre, will officially open a special art exhibition by homecare provider Right at Home Solent. The unique display, taking place on August 10 and lasting until September 13 at Fareham Library, features creative
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Public consultation begins on Eastleigh's outdated CCTV system
Consultation has begun on the outdated CCTV system in Eastleigh's town centre. The Borough's existing network of 51 cameras is costly to maintain and deemed unfit. With no obligation to provide CCTV, the council welcomes feedback from residents
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Three Hampshire athletes set their sights on gold as first sailing races loom
Three Hampshire athletes are set to get their Olympic campaigns underway over the next two days. Hannah Snellgrove, Vita Heathcote and Chris Grube will all enter the Paris 2024 games either today or tomorrow. The trio are competing in the Sailing
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Southampton law firm joins Hidden Disabilities initiative
A Southampton international law firm has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative. Womble Bond Dickinson's global awareness movement aims to support those with invisible disabilities. Womble Bond Dickinson is only the fourth UK law
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The fascinating history of The Engineers Arms as it finally reopens after 42 years
A father-daughter duo have breathed new life into a Southampton institution. Markus Dov, 47, and his 20-year-old daughter, Esmay, have reopened the historic Engineers Arms pub on Northam Road, a watering hole that closed in 1982. The pub, with
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Child victim praised after 'dangerous and predatory' paedophile jailed
A victim has been praised by police after a "dangerous and predatory" paedophile was jailed. Detective Constable Dawn Capper paid tribute to the girl's courage after sex offender Jason Mcauley was jailed for 18 months at Southampton Crown Court
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NHS and Sophie's Legacy unveil meal program for parents in hospitals
The charity Sophie's Legacy, in partnership with NHS England, has initiated a pilot project to provide meals for parents tending to their children in hospital. The initiative, set to commence on July 26, 2024, seeks to alleviate the financial and
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This is why the Wombles were spotted in the New Forest
The Wombles returned to the award-winning National Motor Museum at Beaulieu to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its monorail. Britain's best-known litter-pickers left Wimbledon Common for the day to mark the line's half century, having opened
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'Exciting' new twist on darts launched at Southampton pub
A brand new digital darts experience has been launched at a city centre bar. O'Neill's in Above Bar Street has brought in the new hi-tech dart board with a difference. Coming off the back of the success of Luke Littler, who took the nation
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Surprise as popular Nando's restaurant closes - and this is why
A popular peri-peri chicken eatery in Eastleigh has closed for a refurbishment. Shoppers at the Swan Centre in Eastleigh may have noticed that popular Portuguese chicken restaurant, Nando’s, has temporarily shut its doors. A large notice on
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Residents warned as council introduce new fines to crack down on fly-tipping
New fly-tipping fines have been introduced in a Hampshire town to reduce waste, protect nature and people and improve visual impact. Eastleigh Borough Council has introduced new fixed penalty notices (FPN) for fly-tipping, household duty of care
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'Tsunami of issues' if rising school absences in Southampton not addressed
A senior council officer has warned there will be a “tsunami of issues” across the country if the level of children absent from school is not addressed. Southampton City Council’s executive director for children and learning Robert Henderson said
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Corrupt prison guard faced charges amid clean up of system
'Who guards the guards?' - corruption was rife in prisons in the late Victorian era when lax security was readily exploited by officers and cellmates alike, but the Government finally began taking action against the practice, with magistrates urged
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Southampton cancer charity boss says life-saving drug shortage needs to stop
A Southampton cancer charity boss has called for the Government to intervene to stop the shortage of a life-saving drug. Neil Pearce from PLANETS Cancer Charity has written to Health Secretary Wes Street outlining his "deep concerns" amid a lack
