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Wanted man arrested in Southampton

A man has been arrested in Southampton on suspicion of vehicle theft and assaulting an emergency worker after police published a wanted appeal. Philip Rosher, 37, was arrested shortly after 10am in Bitterne on Wednesday, November 13, following

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Five fire engines rush to blaze at commercial property in city centre

Five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were needed to tackle a fire at a commercial property in Southampton city centre on Monday. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service crews from St Mary’s, Redbridge and Hightown rushed to Commercial

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New store opens in Westquay marking brand's first UK store

A brand-new Garmin store has opened in Westquay, Southampton. The retail store opened to the public on Wednesday, November 6, making it the first Garmin shop to open in the UK – showcasing the company’s selection of smartwatches, cycling computers

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Prince Edward pays Chandler's Ford a visit today - this is why

Prince Edward has visited a global tea company based in Chandler's Ford to present an award on behalf of King Charles. Ahmad Tea has been formally presented with the King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainability for its commitment to the environment

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Strike dates announced for three big Hampshire colleges

Strike dates for three Hampshire colleges have been announced if staff pay and funding issues cannot be resolved. The National Education Union (NEU) has asked its members at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College, Itchen College and Peter Symonds College

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Inquest opens after man found dead in his home

An inquest has opened into the death of a man found dead in his home. Gregory Edwards, 36, of Cinnamon Court, Hill Lane, Southampton, was found dead in his property on October 31, an inquest heard. READ MORE: What happens at an inquest and

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'CCTV caught someone crash into my parked car - but police won't investigate'

A businessman was woken late at night after a car smashed into his parked Vauxhall outside his house. Ahmed Soliman, who runs Cruise Azure Parking, had his Vauxhall Zafira written off after a car smashed into it last week, and then drove away.

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Property given closure order after residents bemoan drug issues

A residential property in Southampton, connected to drug-related antisocial behaviour and drug-related harm, has been served a ‘full closure’ order. Members of the public had made repeated reports concerning drug-supply and drug-related harm issues

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'It would be a nightmare': Residents' anger at post office closure threat

“It would be a nightmare.” Those were the words of one Romsey woman when she was told that the town’s post office, in Church Street, is one of 115 post offices across the country that could be closed. As previously reported, The Post Office

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Southampton Airport has new owners after £1.5 billion deal

Southampton Airport will have a new owner after being sold as part of a £1.5 billion deal. Spanish construction giant Ferrovial and joint venture partner Macquarie agreed to sell AGS Airports to AviAlliance for £900 million, while the buyer will

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Martin names one thing that 'disrupted' Sugawara's season in 'outstanding' verdict

SAINTS boss Russell Martin insisted Yukinari Sugawara has been "outstanding" since completing a move to St Mary's this summer. The 24 year old joined Southampton from Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar for around £6million upon their promotion to the Premier

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Thermostat worth £100 stolen from builder's merchant, police say

A thermostat worth almost £100 was stolen from a builder's merchant in Eastleigh, police have reported. Hampshire Constabulary said the incident took place at Travis Perkins on Parham Drive, between 11.10am and 11.20am on August 29. A Honeywell

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Stolen bank cards used to spend £1,000 at supermarkets, police say

A person fraudulently used stolen bank cards to spend over £1,000 at various supermarkets and petrol stations in Eastleigh, police say. A Michael Kors handbag containing bank cards and a mobile phone was allegedly stolen at the Concorde Club on

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Firefighters rescue swan trapped in brambles near the M27

Firefighters from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service have saved a swan who was caught in brambles near the M27.  In one of the fire service's more unusual call-outs, firefighters were called to save a young swan on Sunday as the cygnet got itself

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Man released on bail after suspected cannabis farm raid arrest

A man has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of drugs offences when police raided a suspected cannabis farm in Bitterne Park. The 22-year-old was arrested on suspicion of cultivating a Class B drug but has since been released on bail

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Man charged with kidnap after woman assaulted in city centre

A man has been charged with kidnap after a woman was assaulted in the city centre. Police officers received reports of a domestic-related incident on Queensway, near Bell Street, shortly after 3pm on Saturday. It was reported the woman had

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Shock as cow 'casually' walks through streets of Totton

A New Forest councillor has told of his shock after spotting a cow wandering the streets of Totton this morning.  At around 10.30 this morning residents in Totton were alarmed after spotting a cow wandering the streets around the Library Road area

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'There will be next to nothing left' - MP slams plans to shut Post Office

A Hampshire MP has slammed the Post Office after it revealed plans to shut a Hampshire Post Office. On Wednesday, November 13, the Post Office revealed plans to offload 115 directly owned branches within its 11,500 network, which could see them

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Every word: Harwood-Bellis on England, Keane relationship and Martin influence

EVERY word Saints defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis said about his first England call-up, his relationship with Roy Keane and Russell Martin's influence. Q: What does Lee Carsley's support and this moment mean for you? THB: Yeah, it means a lot

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Man fighting for his life in hospital after serious flat fire

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Hampshire Post Office among 115 set to close putting jobs at risk

The Post Office is set to close more than 100 branches across the UK putting 1000s of jobs at risk. Chairman Nigel Railton made the announcement on Wednesday (November 13) morning saying the decision came as the group looks to boost postmaster

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Woman no longer needs glasses after getting contact lenses implanted in her eyes

A Whiteley-based hospital implanted contact lenses in a woman's eyes - so she does not need glasses for the first time in decades. Jo Gibbons, 42, who lives in Sixpenny Handley, had a very strong short-sighted prescription, needing glasses with

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Martin insists U21 inclusion is not a demotion for senior Saints players

SAINTS boss Russell Martin is keen to ensure his players do not view playing for the under-21s as a demotion. Several senior Southampton players have turned out for Simon Rusk's under-21s this season in a bid to maintain match sharpness. Joe

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Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

Get ready for thermostat wars as families around the country do battle over home temperatures to keep warm this winter. With rising energy costs, it's little surprise that 96 per cent of Brits are considering reducing the heating down to save cash

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Bidding opens on charity auction with luxury prizes

Wessex Cancer Support has launched an online auction with a private box at the Royal Albert Hall and a Sunseeker sailing trip up for grabs. The auction, which went live on Monday, November 11, at 9am, features more than 60 items available for bidding

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Seven groups to benefit as lucky winners scoop SO:LOTTO prize

Seven groups are set to benefit after seven people won the SO:LOTTO draw. The lucky winners each support a different organisation, including The Rose Road Association, Citizens Advice Southampton, Sholing Valleys Study Centre, The Memory Box Foundation

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NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight pledges support by signing Armed Forces Covenant

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has pledged to support serving and former armed forces personnel and their families. On November 6, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight signed the Armed Forces Covenant, committing to fair treatment for all armed forces

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New director role announced at CBRE Southampton

CBRE Southampton has announced a new appointment to the role of director of residential development and investment. Ryan Harris, who has 20 years of experience, will operate across the central southern region and deal with various living sectors

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Christmas event to feature chef who cooked for late Queen

A popular chef who cooked for the late Queen will be at a big Christmas event in the New Forest. Brockenhurst College is gearing up for its New Forest Eats 'n' Treats event on November 17, which will feature 73 stallholders selling food, drink,

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Aldi stocks Christmas card design of young Hampshire cancer survivor

The charity Christmas card design of a Hampshire cancer survivor is now available to buy in Aldi stores.  The winning design, created by 24-year-old Izzy Fletcher from Bishops Waltham, will give a festive boost to the Teenage Cancer Trust with

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County council warns new Tory leader about finances

There is a fresh warning that Hampshire County Council could be left with “even less money”, with fears funding could go to authorities in the north of the country instead. Hampshire County Council leader Nick Adams-Kings met up with the recently-named

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Saints fan threw chair 'in self-defence' amid mass brawl, jury told

A Saints fan threw a chair during a mass brawl as an act of self-defence, a court heard. Thomas Burke, 31, defended his actions on Oxford Street on March 18, 2023. He is one of two men standing trial at Southampton Crown Court after a fight

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Drink driver caught on Itchen Bridge among latest cases in court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court: MARK BARKER, 34, of Walnut Grove, Southampton admitted driving a Ford Transit on Lords Hill Way on September 2, without a licence. He also admitted driving the van without insurance

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Southampton's giant panto is the biggest on the South Coast - and it opens in a month

It's just a month to go until Southampton's star-studded panto takes centre stage.  The biggest pantomime on the South Coast, Jack and the Beanstalk at Mayflower Theatre, will open on Saturday December 14.  Britain’s Got Talent winners and

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NHS trust event on women's health issues attracts more than 900 people

An NHS trust has held an online women's health event that attracted more than 900 people. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust hosted the event over two days, with health experts and community organisations giving talks on

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More than 220 business leaders attend Business South Conference

More than 220 business leaders gathered for the annual Business South Conference. The event at the Utilita Bowl on November 7 featured a range of speakers covering diverse topics, including the future of work, AI, and economic development.

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Money Matters: Charade of democracy where money is king

NATURALLY I don’t get excited at the ‘charade’ of democracy that is called the USA elections. Overall spending surpassed $3.9bn in this election, and that’s what was spotted. That’s not a democracy, that’s a ‘monetocracy’. Emotionally trapped between

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MP joins postal worker on delivery round as part of office visit

An MP has visited a delivery office in Shirley and joined a postal worker on a delivery round. Satvir Kaur, MP for Southampton Test, visited postal workers at Shirley Delivery Office as part of her constituency work. She met local workers and

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Scheme to stop homes flooding could be backed by new government fund

A major investment project to protect hundreds of Southampton homes and businesses from flooding could be supported by a new fund launched by the Labour government. Plans have continued to progress for the River Itchen Flood Alleviation Scheme

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18 new homes taken over by affordable housing provider

An affordable homes provider has taken over 18 new homes in Fareham. The homes, located in Bath Lane, were developed in partnership with Imperial Homes and have since been taken over by VIVID. The new two to three-bedroom houses include eight

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Why this family have already started putting up their Christmas decorations

Christmas decorations have already popped up in the window of a house on a busy Southampton road. Drivers and pedestrians alike on Bitterne Road West spotted two windows full of tinsel and candy canes, and perhaps were surprised by the seemingly

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Plan to build dozens of homes in Eastleigh is downsized

An updated plan to build 49 homes in Eastleigh has been submitted to the council. Hampshire-based Bargate Homes submitted the application to Eastleigh Borough Council for the proposed development on a 4.2-hectare site west of Allbrook Way, in Allbrook

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Hampshire ranked among England's top 10 counties - see how it scored

Hampshire has been ranked among the top 10 counties in England, according to a new analysis from The Telegraph. The newspaper first set out a list of the 48 counties back in 2022 but has now updated its scoring system with an increased range of

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Man who couldn't lift arm for 20 years is now a sports world champion

A man who could not lift his arm for 20 years has now become a pole sport world champion thanks to a pioneering study. Paul Bradley, 66, dislocated his shoulder and snapped ligaments while playing with his sons in the early 1990s. For two decades

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Part of striking city centre bar could be turned into flats

Plans have been lodged which will see part of a well-known bar and nightclub turned into flats. Developers want to transform the second floor of Revolución de Cuba, which has been closed since January, into flats. The new development will contain

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Heartbreaking death of Victor the giraffe at Marwell Zoo

The recent passing of a three-month-old giraffe calf at Marwell Zoo casts a somber shadow, rekindling memories of a heart-wrenching giraffe tragedy that once united the nation in grief. Yet, the story of Victor, the giraffe who captivated the world

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Southampton council responds after another authority threatens to sue

Southampton City Council does not believe there is “any valid cause of action” by another council which has threatened to sue the Hampshire local authority. Thurrock Council is in the midst of a dispute with the Association for Public Service Excellence

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Man strangled 'vulnerable' neighbour to steal cash for £40 debt, murder trial told

A man strangled his "vulnerable" neighbour to death before stealing his card to pay off a £40 debt, a court heard. Jurors have been told Thomas Ellison, 35, repeatedly visited 58-year-old Ian Jupe at his flat before he killed and “tucked Mr Jupe

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Local pet store looks to grow nationally with new marketing partner

A Totton-based pet store has partnered with marketing agency Carswell Gould. Healthy Pet Store, known for its natural raw pet foods, has teamed up with the marketing company to increase its brand presence. The agency will provide the store

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Project launched to protect Solent seabirds

Natural England has launched a project to help seabirds in the Solent. The Solent Seascape Project saw its first success with a shingle-topped raft that attracted common terns to breed for the first time in over two decades at the North Solent

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New project will help Southampton residents save on energy bills

A new project is set to help people in Southampton save on energy bills. SO Energy Wise, part of the Testlands hub, is offering energy-saving assessments to cut costs, reduce emissions, and boost home comfort. Lisa Beaney, environmental wellbeing

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New Forest hotel to host first-ever wellness festival

A hotel has announced it will be holding its first-ever wellness festival. The event will take place at Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa in the New Forest, on January 26. The free one-day event will include several workshops and speakers, all focused

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'Passionate' operator plans to open pub at disused building

Plans have been unveiled to transform the disused Gosport Conservative Club into a pub. Gosport has lost several pubs in the past few years, but Amber Taverns aims to buck the trend by providing the town with a new watering hole. The long-established

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The home inside the world-famous Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Martin and Alison Long’s home is a three-storey high structure with six bedrooms and as many bathrooms, yet you can’t see the house for the trees until you are nearly upon it. The use of natural materials, including expanses of glass, vertical

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Totton Youth Club's golden era when they ruled Southampton football

Almost 70 years ago, in the heart of Southampton's vibrant youth football scene, one team stood head and shoulders above the rest: Totton Youth Club.  These weren't just boys kicking a ball around a muddy pitch; they were a force of nature, a whirlwind

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Drink-driver banned from roads after crashing into cow on notorious road

A drink-driver who hit a cow on a notorious New Forest road has been banned from driving for 15 months. Phelim O'Hara was travelling home in the dark when the collision happened on the B3078 Roger Penny Way - one of the worst routes in the Forest

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Recruitment company based in Southampton earns two top awards

A recruitment firm has won two top awards. Gi Group, a recruitment company with a branch in Grosvenor Square, Southampton, won two awards at the British Recruitment Awards. Emma-Louise Taylor, Gi Group’s head of learning and development, said

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Labour reveals how many homeless families were in Southampton

Southampton had 603 homeless households with children in the final weeks of the last Conservative Government. The figures, released by Southampton Labour, come as homelessness across England rose 20 per cent during the last parliament. Labour

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Plan to move secondary school could be reviewed over community opposition

Plans to move a Fareham school is set to be looked at again because the community is against it. Hampshire County Council approved a consultation to move Henry Cort Community College from its Hillson Drive site to a new site in North Whiteley –

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The fledgling footballers who took on a coastal trek for a great cause

They're the fledgling footballers who took on a coastal trek for a charity close to their hearts.  Teammates from the newly formed Stubbington Sprites under 10s walked six miles of the Solent Way to raise enough money to gift their shirt sponsorship

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Popular waterside footpath to close for repairs this week

A popular waterside footpath is set to close this week for repair work. The Barge Canal walkway at Fishlake Meadows Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve will be inaccessible in areas due to maintenance, which was set to start November 11. The Hampshire

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Hotly-tipped guitar band in biggest Southampton gig to date this month

They are the hotly tipped Midlands guitar band with a huge Southampton gig this month. Indie four-piece The Clause will play The Engine Rooms on November 21 and frontman Pearce Macca, guitarist Liam Deakin, bassist Jonny Fyffe and drummer Niall

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Well-known pub in Thornhill and Shirley takeaway handed new hygiene ratings

A well-known pub in Thornhill and a popular takeaway in Shirley are the latest to be given food hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency. The Bittern on Thornhill Park Road was rated three out of five stars during its last inspection back on