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How to watch/stream Millwall vs Saints pre-season friendly
SAINTS go on the road for the final time in pre-season on Saturday when they visit the capital to face Millwall. Russell Martin's side will take on Championship opposition for the second time this week following on from their 2-0 defeat at Oxford
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Former Saints youngster lands permanent deal at Eastleigh
EASTLEIGH have confirmed that former Saints youngster Jake Vokins has joined the club on a permanent basis. Vokins, 24, spent the end of last season on loan with the Spitfires and continued to train with Kelvin Davis' side as a trialist. He
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'Help me thrive' - Saints defender joins MK Dons on loan after chat with Martin
YOUNG Saints defender Nico Lawrence has joined League Two outfit MK Dons on a season-long loan after a conversation with manager Russell Martin. Former MK Dons boss and player Martin convinced the 20 year old that joining Mike Williamson's side
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Conman burgled homes of elderly women after posing as gardener
A conman tricked his way into a pensioner's home and stole money from her handbag. Larky Hughes knocked on the front door of the woman, aged in her 80s, and told her he was there to do gardening work. After letting him into her house in Buddens
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Southampton Pride bans political parties from this year's event
Southampton Pride has banned political parties from attending its pride event this year. The city’s largest LBGTQ+ event is back on August 24 and 25 and will be spread across two days for the first time, with a march and festival event. On
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Man uses stolen bank card to buy watch from antiques shop
Police have released an image after a man bought a luxury watch worth thousands using a stolen bank card. The alleged fraud happened around 4pm on June 11, when a man bought a watch from Lyndhurst Antique Centre on the High Street using a stolen
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Police launch hunt for man wanted on prison recall
A manhunt has been launched for a man wanted on recall to prison who has links to Fareham and Gosport. Hampshire Constabulary says it is following all lines of enquiry in order to find Ryan Keen, and is now appealing to the wider public for information
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Police release CCTV photos after 'objects thrown and racial abuse' shouted at protest
Police have released images of people they would like to speak to after protestors threw objects and shouted racial abuse outside a hotel housing migrants. A minority of the 200 people gathered outside the Potters International Hotel, in Aldershot
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Do I have high cholesterol? GP explains how to tell and how to reduce yours
Do you have high cholesterol? Find out how you can tell and reduce yours from a GP. It is one of those terms we've all seen in health adverts or on posters in GP practices but how much do you really know about it? LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor
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'Evident and obvious' - Martin responds to whether Saints will sign more forwards
MANAGER Russell Martin insisted that Saints have “highlighted” signing a new winger due to their lack of depth in the attacking third. At present, Southampton only have Sam Edozie, Sam Amo-Ameyaw and Kamaldeen Sulemana as out-and-out wingers at
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'Significant' disruption on Red Funnel to continue for another week
Major disruption on Isle of Wight ferry firm Red Funnel is set to continue for another week. The company is running a revised timetable on its car ferry service until August 9. An issue with the voith unit on vessel Red Eagle means the cross-Solent
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Council speaks out as speeding concerns grow following fatal crash
Hampshire County Council has said keeping roads safe in Hedge End is a priority after a recent death sparked renewed concerns about speeding. Those living near Kings Copse Avenue have spoken out in recent days after a series of crashes led to walls
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School funding gap slashed in Southampton - bucking national trend
The deficit on school funding in Southampton is bucking a national trend despite more of the city’s schools ending the financial year in arrears, councillors have been told. Across the country, local authorities are facing huge overspends on their
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Police label themselves 'fun-sponges' after seizing alcohol from teens
Police in Gosport have labelled themselves ‘the fun-sponges’ after seizing alcohol from a group of underage drinkers. Officers in Gosport spotted a group of teens enjoying their summer break near to the Elson Library on Chantry Road. It soon
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Three men have been arrested in connection with rogue trader offences
Officers have arrested three men in connection with rogue trading offences as pensioners were scammed into paying for unnecessary work in Fareham and Ringwood. Police received multiple reports that between March 2022 and March 2023 that elderly
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First phase of M27 road resurfacing works 'almost complete'
National Highways has confirmed it has almost completed the first phase of the M27 resurfacing in Hedge End – six months after the project first began. In February, National Highways announced that it would undertake an £83 million project to see
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Five drink and drug drivers sentenced at Southampton court
The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... KYLE DOUBELL, 26, of Howerts Close, Warsash pleaded guilty to drink driving on West End Road, Bursledon. He was caught with 50 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath. The
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City's housing target set to drop - but planning reforms welcomed
Planning reform proposals announced by government have been welcomed by the leader of Southampton City Council – while the city’s housing target is expected to drop. Housing secretary Angela Rayner detailed major changes to the planning system
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Scammers target pay and display machines with fake QR codes
Southampton City Council has called on the public to be vigilant after a series of incidents in which scammers have targeted pay and display machines with fake QR codes. Council officers – as well as pay by phone staff – have been working to remove
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Fareham animal rescue centre set to host summer dog show event
A Fareham animal rescue centre is hosting a summer event with a dog show, trader stalls and raffles all set to stun audiences. RSPCA branch, Stubbington Ark Animal Rescue Centre in Fareham is set to host its annual summer event in order to raise
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Meet the man who’s been bringing the tuk tuk to Southampton for 20 years
In 2003, Steve Webb’s life changed forever while on a sabbatical in the Indian state of Goa. After a successful career in IT recruitment, situated in the heart of London’s Piccadilly Circus, Steve stepped away from the daily grind to travel to
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M3, M27 and M271 closures for Southampton drivers to be aware of this weekend
A small number of motorway closures may impact Southampton drivers this weekend according to National Highways England. These will be along the M3, M27 and M271 roads during the early hours of the morning. If you're planning to travel along
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Brereton Diaz set for first Saints minutes on Saturday at Millwall
FORWARD Ben Brereton Diaz is set for his first Saints minutes during Saturday's pre-season friendly at Millwall. The Chile international travelled to Oxford United on Wednesday, having signed earlier in the week, but did not feature. Russell
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Southampton woman labels husband a ‘con artist’ after finding out he had affair
A Southampton woman has labelled her husband a con artist after finding out he had an affair. Charlotte, 35, married her holiday romance Johan, 21, in the Dominican Republic, which aired on the Discovery+ series, 90 Day Fiancé. Having brushed
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Saints Soccer Schools to have 50 slots funded by Bargate Homes
Bargate Homes are set to fund 50 free places for the Saints Soccer Schools Programme in partnership with Southampton Football Club. This announcement for the 2024/2025 programme comes after successful funding for the same number of places last
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Ambitious plans for large block of flats for 700 students near theatre unveiled
Ambitious plans for flats for 700 students in the heart of Southampton have been unveiled. The site at 69-81 Commercial Road stands empty and unused as an office building, previously run by wealth management company Quilter. Developers Moda
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Shocking CCTV shows drink driver racing down high street before fatal crash
A drink driver who was more than twice the legal limit was seen speeding down a high street before fatally hitting a woman. Jacob King was racing down West End High Street at 69mph after drinking a cocktail of rum and lager. The 29-year-old
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'Best version of yourself' - Manning happy to play anywhere for Saints this season
SAINTS defender Ryan Manning revealed he has not spoken directly to Russell Martin about his role in the squad this season. Southampton have signed experienced left-back Charlie Taylor, 30, on a free transfer from Burnley this summer. Brazilian
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'I regret it' - Austin opens up on online spat with Saints supporters
FORMER Saint Charlie Austin admitted he "regrets" his public falling out with supporters, adding "it shouldn't have happened." In February 2020, while playing for West Brom, Austin got into an online altercation with Southampton fans, who he described
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All of the cruise ships sailing into Southampton this weekend
Southampton will see a number of cruise ships arriving this weekend. From Friday, across the weekend, ten ships will sail into the city, filling its streets with thousands of passengers. Here is the full list of cruises sailing into the city
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Student inspired by brother to create a 'seizure-resistant' jacket
A Solent University graduate has built a 'seizure-resistant' jacket, inspired by his brother's struggles with falling due to epilepsy. Simon Dixon, 38, wanted to find a way to improve his brother’s life by reducing the injuries he suffers from
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Fareham businesses unveil 'smart fabric' that puts out aircraft battery fires
Two Fareham firms have unveiled an innovative 'smart fabric' technology which extinguishes lithium-ion battery fires on aircraft. Engineering solutions provider, Barnbrook Systems, and tech firm, Flair, presented the E-bag at this year's Farnborough
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Pensioner murdered in vicious fence post attack
It featured an outdoor tea party and setting with a difference. Not the quintessential village vicarage lawn in a flower-bedecked English country garden with upper-class ladies in wide-brimmed hats serving succulent sandwiches, cream teas and Pimm
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Council party chiefs clash over writing to chancellor
The two main party chiefs on Southampton City Council have clashed over highlighting the local authority’s perilous financial position directly to chancellor Rachel Reeves. Conservative group leader Cllr Peter Baillie said he was amazed Labour
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Plans for new bus route in Southampton revealed
The search is on for a provider to deliver a new bus route in Southampton. A council tender process is underway for the service between the city centre, central railway station, Hill Lane, Outdoor Sports Centre and Lordshill. The local authority
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Police officer injured in Hampshire protest that turned violent
A police officer has been injured after a peaceful protest in Hampshire descended into chaos. Investigations are underway to take action against those who sparked disruption in Aldershot on July 31. A protest took place outside the Potters
