Archive Thursday 5 September 2024

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Jeremy Kyle defends ‘direct’ presenting style as unaired programme shown at inquest

Previously unseen footage has shown the moments Jeremy Kyle confronted a Hampshire man with the results of a lie detector test on his show, days before he died after appearing on an ITV show. Mr Kyle gave evidence at Winchester Coroner’s Court 

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'My second home' - Eastleigh's McCallum pens new two-year contract

EASTLEIGH have announced that star striker Paul McCallum has signed a new two-year contract, keeping at the club until 2026. McCallum, 31, has scored 74 goals in his 116 appearances for the club across two spells - a figure which tells you all

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New car park to open ahead of unveiling of multi-million-pound entertainment venue

A new car park is set to open tomorrow ahead of the unveiling of a multi-million-pound entertainment venue in Fareham. After weeks of redevelopment, Osborne Road Car Park, Fareham, is set to reopen ahead of schedule alongside the Fareham Live multi-storey

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Japanese warship docks in Southampton

A Japanese warship has docked in Southampton. The JS Shimakaze, a guided missile destroyer which has now been converted into a training vessel, sailed up the Southampton Water and docked near the QEII Cruise Terminal on Thursday morning. The

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Drivers issued warning as weather warning in force in Southampton

Drivers in Southampton have been issued a warning as a Met Office yellow weather warning for rain is in force. With heavy rain forecast throughout Southampton for much of the day adverse conditions are expected to persist throughout the evening

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Monaghan set to depart Southern Vipers for Surrey ahead of next season

SOUTHERN Vipers all-rounder Alice Monaghan will move to Surrey ahead of the 2025 season as part of their Tier 1 team. Monaghan made her debut for the Vipers in 2020 having previously played for Yorkshire Diamonds in the Women’s Cricket Super League

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Jeremy Kyle gives evidence at inquest into death of show guest - live

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Elwiss to depart Southern Vipers for new club at end of season

SOUTHERN Vipers and former England all-rounder Georgia Elwiss will move on from the club at the end of the 2024 season, and join Nottinghamshire. World Cup winner Elwiss joined the Vipers in 2021, and quickly established herself with a century

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Brown extends Hampshire stay until at least end of 2025

HAMPSHIRE wicket-keeper and batter Ben Brown will remain at Utilita Bowl until at least the end of the 2025 season. Since joining Hampshire from Sussex in 2022, Brown has featured 66 times across the County Championship and One Day Cup and received

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One person dead after Navy helicopter crashes in English Channel

One person has died after a Royal Navy helicopter crashed in the English Channel. The Royal Navy said the Merlin helicopter crashed off the coast of Dorset on Wednesday night during the training exercise with the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier

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Man admits to advertising knives and firearms for sale on Instagram

A Totton man has admitted to advertising knives and firearms on Instagram. Stefan Petrescu, of High Street, Totton, pleaded guilty to the offences as he appeared before Southampton Crown Court yesterday. It comes after an investigation into

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Sugawara strike nominated for Premier League goal of the month award

SAINTS defender Yukinari Sugawara has been nominated for the 2024/25 season's first Premier League goal of the month award. The 24 year old Japanese international scored his side's only goal of August in added time of their 3-1 defeat at Brentford

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Martin promised changes to his team after the break - what should they be?

MANAGER Russell Martin promised changes to his starting team when Saints host Manchester United next Saturday. Whoever drops out of the team will have an immediate chance to stake a claim in the Carabao Cup third round at Everton a few days later

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Windsor reacts as Vipers defeat sets up nervous Trophy climax

SOUTHERN Vipers batter Emily Windsor insisted "we are not out" as they prepare for a decisive Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy clash this weekend. Number eleven Rachel Slater hit the winning two to long-on to help Northern Diamonds beat champions Southern

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Boy, three, seriously injured after falling from flat window

Four people have been arrested after a three-year-old boy fell from a window in Southampton. The child was injured and taken to hospital at around 6.35pm on Wednesday after falling from a property in South front, near Hoglands Park. Two women

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'I just want to win' - Saints midfielder Smallbone targeting statement England result

SAINTS midfielder Will Smallbone is looking to "put down a marker" with the Republic of Ireland as he faces England for the first time. The 24 year old is set to take on his country of birth for the first time in any age group, with the two countries

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Four arrests as boy, three, injured in fall from window - live

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Jeremy Kyle expected to give evidence at inquest after death of TV show guest

Jeremy Kyle is expected to give evidence at an inquest into the death of a Hampshire man who died after appearing on his TV show. Steve Dymond, 63, from Portsmouth, Hampshire, is believed to have killed himself seven days after filming for the

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Man arrested following ‘racist behaviour’ at Saints’ first home match of season

A man was arrested on suspicion of racist behaviour during Southampton FC’s first home match of the Premier League season. The 23-year-old man was apprehended by officers at St Mary’s Stadium on August 24. Saints were playing against Nottingham

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Driver clocked doing 121mph on the M3 - but keeps their licence

A Dodge driver who was clocked at 121mph on the M3 has avoided losing his licence.  James Smith, of Fryern Close, Chandler's Ford was driving an orange Dodge near junction seven of the M3 when he was caught by manned speeding equipment.  He

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Council set to slash road works budget despite public opposition

Hampshire County Council has admitted it has little choice but to cut its annual roads maintenance budget by £7.5 million to help cover a huge budget shortfall. The cash-strapped council has started scrutinising and deciding on the a host of proposals

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Around 1,000 cases of norovirus across 11 cruise ship sailings, figures reveal

The full extent of crew and passengers suffering with norovirus onboard a cruise ship across 11 separate sailings has been revealed. Between February and June this year some 1,041 people were affected by the virus onboard P&O Cruises' ship

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More time to have your say on plans for huge offshore pipeline

People are being given more time to have their say on controversial plans to build a huge pipeline under the Solent. Oil giant ExxonMobil has published proposals to transport CO2 from Fawley refinery to a "carbon capture" storage site in the English

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Police set to use facial recognition tech - as privacy group blasts plan

A civil liberties group has said Hampshire police must 'urgently drop' a planned use of facial recognition tech set to help battle crime. Big Brother Watch hit out as the force said it would use cameras to identify wanted people, track down offenders

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Council plans to close nursery as ‘draining’ budget ‘not sustainable’

A council is pushing ahead with permanently closing a nursery after revealing its budget has been drained. Startpoint Sholing has been in the community for more than 20 years and offers 26 spaces for children. Despite being in operation for

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Council blocks 15-bed HMO plan that would 'instill fear' into community

Plans to turn a former care home into a 15-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been rejected after sparking 100 letters of objection. Civic chiefs said the proposed conversion of Chesterholm Lodge in Britten Road, Lee-on-Solent, would result

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Energy efficiency firm unveils affordable eco-housing concept

An energy efficiency firm is taking a leap into housebuilding, launching an affordable eco-housing concept in Gosport. Recently SCIS Group revealed its intentions to build high quality, cost-effective, and eco-conscious homes. The firm got

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Speaker tells of protecting maritime heritage

A speaker at a women's institute meeting has told of how she helped preserve sunken treasures - and managed the rescue of a stranded whale. Veronica Robbins, a former Receiver of Wreck, detailed her captivating career safeguarding Britain's maritime

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Have your say on New Forest polling stations

Residents of New Forest are being invited to join in a consultation on polling stations. The New Forest District Council (NFDC) has embarked on a Polling Districts and Places Review consultation, engaging citizens in assessing the current state

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Echo recognised in industry press for high performance in print and online

The Southern Daily Echo has been recognised in the journalism industry press as being among the very top performing regional daily newspapers in the UK. Journalists at our Ocean Village newsroom work every day to bring you - our loyal readers -

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Top comics, family shows and festive fun at Eastleigh's theatres this autumn

The Point and Berry Theatre bring some of the best national and international talents to the stage this autumn.  Big name comedians are hitting the venue’s stages, including  Joe Wilkinson, Ed Byrne, Ruby Wax, Dave Gorman, Mark Simmons, Omid Djalili

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Owners of £1.2 million home spark furious row in bid to shut off public footpath

A wealthy couple have sparked a bitter row in their New Forest village over a 'shameful' planning bid to shut off a popular public footpath. Adrian and Allison Mincher have outraged dozens of their neighbours by trying to prevent pedestrian access

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Six drink and drug drivers sentenced at Southampton Magistrates' Court

The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court... BALAL KHAN, 27, of Graham Road, Southampton admitted drug driving on Northgate Lane, Beaulieu. He was caught with THC in his blood. Khan was banned for 12 months and fined

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Southampton school for excluded students keeps its inspection rating

A school for excluded students where they feel “listened to, known and accepted for who they are” has kept its Good rating from Ofsted. Compass School on Green Lane in Millbrook had an inspection on June 11 and 12 this year. It is a specialist

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Plan to turn garage into extra accommodation rejected - again

Plans to convert a New Forest garage into extra living accommodation have been rejected for the second time. A couple lodged an appeal after an application relating to Marsh Farm Cottage in Rockbourne was turned down by New Forest District Council

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New Forest new build homes among the most expensive in the region

New build homes in the New Forest are among the most expensive in the region, according to new data. Newly built housing in the district has an average price of £850,000, which was the second highest in the South East. The most expensive new

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Man orphaned as a child takes on ride for charities supporting children

A personal trainer orphaned as a child has cycled nearly 1,000 miles across England and Scotland in nine days. James Beeson's journey began on August 14 as the 41-year-old decided to undertake this journey for a significant cause.  Mr Beeson

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Eastleigh College introduces four new Centres of Excellence

Eastleigh College has launched four new Centres of Excellence, expanding educational opportunities for students. The Hampshire institution revealed the new resources at the start of the 2024/2025 academic year, following a substantial £12 million

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McDonald’s returning to high street after six-year absence

McDonald’s is set to return to Gosport’s High Street after six years away as converts an empty shop, creating more than 100 new jobs. Gosport Borough Council granted a change of use for the purpose-built 1930s Burton clothing shop at 111-112 High

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Talking to children helps keep them safe, says NSPCC manager

This week, children across Hampshire have gone back to school, and here at the NSPCC we’re also gearing up to visit primary schools to share important information with them and their parents on how to keep children safe. Our Talk PANTS campaign

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Bucket list open water swim returns to The Docks - opened by Paralympic champion

A bucket list swim in Southampton Water is back for a third time - and will be opened by a Paralympic gold medallist. Peter Hull MBE will see 100 swimmers set off on a charity swim at Southampton International Boat Show in aid of the city's Rose

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Floodlights at Asda supermarket branded 'dangerous' and bright as 'Wembley Stadium'

People living near an Asda supermarket car park have hit out at new floodlights that illuminate the night sky. Fury has erupted over the Asda on Bournemouth Road, Chandler's Ford, after the new lights were installed as part of a refurbishment.

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Former 7 Bone company secretary in court accused of £320,000 of fraud

A former company secretary of the 7 Bone restaurant chain has appeared in court accused of defrauding the company out of more than £320,000. Travis Fowler, 35, appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with fraud by abuse of