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All the pictures from Saints game that saw brawl at St Mary's

See all the pictures from Southampton FC's game at St Mary's against Lazio.  

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All we know on arrest at Southampton protest

An Eastleigh man has been arrested after anti-racism protesters and England flag wearing demonstrators came face-to-face in Southampton. Hampshire Constabulary had the difficult task of keeping the peace between the two opposing protest groups

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Martin reacts to brawl between Saints and Lazio players in pre-season friendly

SAINTS boss Russell Martin enjoyed the aggression his side demonstrated against Lazio, adding: "I'd rather it didn't descend into what it did." Charly Alcaraz and Alessio Romagnoli saw red cards in the second half after both sets of players had

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Saints record pre-season draw against Lazio in match marked by on-field brawl

SAINTS recorded a 1-1 pre-season draw against Lazio on Wednesday evening in a game which will be best remembered for a brawl between both sets of players. Charly Alcaraz and Alessio Romagnoli saw red after both benches were forced to pull a fight

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Demonstrators and counter-protesters say why they turned out tonight

Protesters who took part in two opposing rallies tonight have said why they turned out. Nikki Walters from Southampton Action was one of the speakers at the beginning of the demonstration in East Park today with the Stand up to Racism march.

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Police detain man as opposing protesters face off in Southampton

A man has been detained amid an altercation after anti-racism protesters faced off against men wearing masks and draped in flags. More than 100 people gathered in East Park for the Stand Up to Racism march in East Park, Southampton, at around 7pm

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Kelly takes first Hampshire List A hat-trick in over 40 years in win over Derbyshire

DOM Kelly took Hampshire’s first List A hat-trick since 1981 and his first professional five-wicket haul to set up a crushing 143-run victory over Derbyshire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. The 18 year old quick dismissed Zak Chappell, Harry Moore

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Recap - Alcaraz sees red as Saints draw with Lazio - As it happened

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Men smash coffee shop window in early morning incident

CCTV footage has captured the moment two men try and smash a coffee shop door window in a burglary. Muse Coffee Co in Portswood, Southampton, was targeted at around 4am on Wednesday morning. Blood spatters were left everywhere in the coffee

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Senior police officers vows to deal 'robustly' with criminals ahead of protests

A police boss has vowed to deal "robustly" with anyone committing criminal acts ahead of two protests happening today. Chief Superintendent Tony Rowlinson said any attempts to turn the lawful right to protest to carry out crimes "will not be tolerated

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Live updates as anti-racism march and protesters kept separate by police

10:38am   Peaceful protests quash fears of further violent disorder despite planned unrest.

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Eastleigh sign Semenyo following successful trial period

EASTLEIGH have announced the signing of Jai Semenyo following the end of his contract at Cardiff City. Semenyo, 21, spent pre-season on trial with the Spitfires before signing a contract to remain with the Spitfires on a permanent basis. The

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Councillor warns people to ‘avoid protest area’ as demonstrations set to take place

A councillor has warned residents to avoid the area when demonstrations take place in Southampton city centre tonight. This comes after a list of protests were published on social media platform Telegram, including a demonstration taking place

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Innovate Change: Top Recommended Online Casinos Adhering to Curacao’s National Gaming Ordinance 2024

Innovate Change is committed to keeping players informed about significant regulatory changes in the industry. One of the most notable developments is the introduction of the National Gaming Ordinance (LOK) in Curacao, expected to come into effect

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Saints reportedly receive two approaches for Bella-Kotchap

SAINTS have reportedly received two approaches from Bundesliga sides for defender Armel Bella-Kotchap. The 22 year old is back at Southampton following his loan spell at PSV last season, where he won the Dutch title. Bella-Kotchap did not travel

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Saints reveal official pink third shirt for 2024/25 season

SAINTS have unveiled their bright pink third shirt, designed by PUMA for the 2024/24 season. Eagle-eyed fans may have already spotted a teaser in WestQuay shopping centre over the weekend. A giant 8m by 8m box was installed giving fans a sneak

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Armstrong nominated for Championship PFA Player of the Year award

SAINTS forward Adam Armstrong has been nominated for the Championship PFA Player of the Year award. The 27 year old fired 24 goals and provided 13 assists in the league last season as Saints won promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs

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How does weightlifting work at the Olympics? Rules and how it is scored

The 2024 Olympic Games is well underway and weightlifting is one of the many sports that you might tune in to. As the Olympic Games have such a range of different sports, including some that aren’t usually widely televised, you might find yourself

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Businesses to close early due to ‘potential danger’ ahead of protests

Businesses in Southampton are set to close early today with two protests taking place in the city centre this evening. It comes after a list of demonstrations are set to take place across the country tonight were posted on Telegram, including a

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Council issue ‘verbal request to leave’ to a group of travellers at Mansel Park

Southampton City Council has issued a ‘verbal request to leave’ to a group of travellers at Mansel Park in Southampton. On Sunday, August 4, the Echo reported that around six caravans and four other vehicles including horse trailers are parked

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X Factor star and 80s icon to star in new musical world premiere in Southampton

X Factor star Sam Bailey and 80s icon Sonia will appear in the world premiere tour of a brand new musical in Southampton.  Now That's What I Call A Musical, directed by Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood, will be performed at Mayflower

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Woman brands holiday romance husband a 'con artist' as she seeks divorce

A Southampton woman has said she should have listened to friends before marrying her holiday romance, who she labelled a ‘con artist’ after finding out he’d been having an affair. Charlotte, 35, tied the knot with Johan, 21, in the Dominican Republic

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Saved dental practice will not provide NHS appointments

A Southampton dentist practice which has been saved from administration will not be providing NHS services at the moment. Astradent-run Brunswick Place Dental suddenly closed in July after going into administration. The future of the practice

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Thousands set to rally at St Mary's for girl, 11, with cancer

An ‘incredibly brave’ 11-year-old girl from Southampton is raising money for charity after being diagnosed with Leukaemia. Bitterne girl, Charlie Travers had her life changed forever on March 7. After spending weeks being misdiagnosed with

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Go-ahead for plan to turn dog grooming facility into flat

Plans to turn disused commercial space into a one-bedroom flat have been given the go-ahead. Southampton City Council has approved an application relating to the ground floor of a two-storey building in Romsey Road, Shirley. The application

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Southern Water's digital network prevents 55 pollution incidents, company says

Southern Water has said it is using advanced radar sensors beneath more than 20,000 sewer manholes to prevent pollution incidents. The UK's first digital sewer network has led to a significant reduction of incidents by 35 per cent during the past

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Law firm's managing partner raises £2,000 in tower abseil

A solicitor has raised money for a charity by completing an abseil. Huw Miles, Managing Partner of Paris Smith, successfully abseiled down the Spinnaker Tower. His daring act aimed to raise funds for the firm's Charity of the Year, Hampshire

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Warning to motorists as weeks of road closures get underway

Motorists have been warned as two roads are set to close as part of ongoing works to improve a road layout.  Started today (August 7), both Bakers Drove and Redbridge Lane in Nursling will be closed between 9.30am and 4.30pm.  The closures

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Relatives allege 'monumental conspiracy' over hospital patient deaths

Campaigners representing hundreds of patients who died at Gosport War Memorial Hospital have accused Hampshire police of staging a cover-up that cost lives. They criticised the initial investigation into the deaths, citing what they described as

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Tribute to a Hampshire Cricket legend, beloved family man and gentleman

He was a Hampshire Cricket legend, beloved family man and an absolute gentleman.  Terry Brewer, who enjoyed a long career behind the scenes as the dressing room manager at Hampshire and even appeared in Shane Warne's autobiography , has died aged

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Saints planning for Brazilian defender Welington to remain at club upon arrival

SAINTS plan for Brazilian left-back Welington Damascena to stay around the first team upon his arrival from São Paulo, the Daily Echo understands. Welington, 23, has signed a pre-contract agreement to join the club in January, however Saints are

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Free children's workshops coming to Westquay LEGO store soon

Free in-store workshops for six to 12-year-olds will take place at the LEGO shop in Westquay over the next six weeks.  Young creators can get involved in the workshops, focused on Imagination and DREAMZzz, which take place on Sunday August 18 and

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HMS Sultan's Family Day celebrates families and charities

Families were treated to an exciting afternoon filled with activities at the HMS Sultan Families Day event. The annual gathering, a favourite amongst personnel and their guests, boasted a variety of activities from a petting zoo to rides on HMS

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Centenarians celebrate more than 1,000 years of life at party

A Hampshire care home has played host to party where ten centenarians celebrated their combined ages of more 1000. The seven women and three men, aged 100 or more, gathered over afternoon tea at Court Lodge home in Lymington. They are all residents

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Group formed to promote and protect city library celebrates tenth birthday

Bookworms behind a city library have celebrated the tenth anniversary of their launch. The Friends of Portswood Library were formed to promote and protect Portswood Library, which faced the threat of closure back in 2014. A decade on, it's

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Southampton man caught with butterfly knife in Watts Park

The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... BHARANIDHARAN KARIKALAN, 21, of Leamington Avenue, Morden pleaded guilty to drink driving on Thomas Lewis Way, Southampton. He was driving a Toyota Auris when he was caught

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'Tough league' - Austin hoping to provide the 'know-how' to help Totton to promotion

EXPERIENCED forward Charlie Austin admitted he has joined AFC Totton to help the club get promoted but insisted "it's a tough league." The Stags missed out on promotion to the National League South via the play-offs last season when they lost on

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M3 driver caught speeding four times in nine days banned from roads

An M3 driver has been banned from the roads after he was caught speeding four times in nine days.  Sirvejit Chima was driving a Mercedes when he was caught speeding on February 9, 10, 11 and 18 in 2023.  During each incident, he was caught

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Kids can eat free at TGI Fridays, Pizza Express, Las Iguanas in Westquay this summer

Restaurants at Westquay in Southampton are offering free meals for children this smmer. TGI Fridays, Pizza Express, Las Iguanas and others are joining in the offer. With the summer holidays in full swing parents and families can dine at a number

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Cricketers pay tribute to behind the scenes Hampshire legend

The great and the good of Hampshire Cricket have led the tributes to the popular man who provided behind the scenes support for a quarter of a century.  Terry Brewer, who enjoyed 25 seasons as dressing room manager at Northlands Road and the Rose

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Counter-protest against demonstration set to take place

Anti-racists are set to hold a demonstration in Southampton ahead of protest due to take place on Wednesday night. Southampton Stand Up To Racism is set to host its counter-protest at The Peace Fountain in East Park, Southampton at 7pm. It

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Man avoids jail after hitting woman

A man who hit a woman has avoided jail. Colin Fredericks, 60, of The Paddock, Calmore, was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court yesterday (August 6). This comes after a string of incidents, including last August when he struck a woman, the

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Busy road set to close for more than a month-long round of road works

A busy road is set to be closed for more than a month amid a fresh set of roadworks. After being affected by road works twice in two months, Allington Lane in Fair Oak is set to have a further two bouts of road works in August and September.