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Wheelchair football club receives £15,000 grant to buy specialist equipment
A wheelchair football club has received a £15,000 grant to buy four specialist, powered chairs to continue supporting children and adults who are disabled playing. Solent Powerchair Football Club, based at Swanmore College in New Road, is Hampshire
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Man charged accused of stealing vehicles from school
A man has been charged accused of stealing vehicles at a school in the New Forest. George James Balchin, 22, is charged with burglary at Coxlease School in Lyndhurst between November 5 and 6, stealing car keys and three vehicles. He has also
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Police incident leads to widespread delays in Southampton - as it happened
There was travel disruption in Southampton on Friday (November 15), with trains being delayed departing Bournemouth. South Western Railway trains on route to Southampton were partially delayed throughout Friday afternoon and evening as passengers
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Trains to Southampton disrupted due to police incident - Live
5:09pm In a statement, a spokesperson for British Transport Police said:“Officers were called to Pokesdown railway station
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School evacuated after child brings in 'explosive device' to show and tell
A junior school was evacuated after a child brought in a historic explosive device to a show and tell. There were dramatic scenes at Orchard Junior School in Dibden Purlieu, as police were called out at 1.30pm after the item was presented to the
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Rowe on life in the Championship and why Saints Women can be excited for the future
FOR the first time in her career, Rachel Rowe finds herself as the oldest, most experienced player in the dressing room. At 32, a five-year gap separates her and club captain Jemma Purfield, 27, who is the second-oldest player at Southampton FC
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Family thank Southampton hospital team after 'amazing' care following M3 crash
A driver who was seriously injured in a collision on the M3 was given “amazing care” from a Southampton hospital team, his family say. Carl Tompkins from Tadley sustained serious injuries on October 4 when the silver Honda Civic he was driving
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Police at Miller's Pond due to emergency callout
Police were at Miller's Pond in Southampton due to an emergency incident. Officers were spotted at the Sholing beauty spot earlier today (15 November), prompting concern from locals. A spokesman for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary confirmed
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Sugawara scores on return to action with Japan
SAINTS defender Yukinari Sugawara came on from the bench to score in Japan's 4-0 win over Indonesia on Friday. Sugawara, 24, scored his second goal in four World Cup qualifiers to help the Blue Samurai extend their lead at the top of Group C.
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Saints fans cleared of violent disorder after mass brawl in city centre
Two men have been cleared of violent disorder after a mass brawl involving football supporters. It comes after a fight erupted between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur fans in Oxford Street last March. Some 24 Saints fans have admitted
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Trains will be disrupted around Southampton, Eastleigh, and Fareham this weekend
Trains are set to be disrupted at Southampton Central, Eastleigh and Fareham this weekend due to engineering work. Rail passengers are being warned ahead of the engineering work. South Western Railway has warned the lines between Winchester
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'Deserves it' - Charles 'surprised' by Northern Ireland captaincy selection
SAINTS midfielder Shea Charles admitted he was "surprised" to discover he will lead Northern Ireland out as captain against Belarus this evening. NI boss Michael O’Neill called it an "easy decision" to select Charles, who is on loan at Sheffield
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Redbridge Roundabout slip road reopens after incident - live updates
1:45pm Traffic has now returned to normal around Redbridge Roundabout. Thanks for following our live blog.
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Gunwharf Quays announces opening date for popular brand
Gunwharf Quays has announced New Balance is set to open its first Hampshire store. The performance fashionwear brand is set to open on Wednesday, November 27, ahead of Black Friday. The shop will offer a variety of shoes, clothing, and accessories
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'He's outstanding' - Saints loanee receives high praise from Accrington Stanley boss
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Doolan described loaned-out Saints defender Zach Awe as "outstanding" after his first senior goal. Awe, 20, scored his first goal for Accrington Stanley last weekend in a 3-0 thumping of fellow League Two strugglers
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The family-run farm shop bringing fresh local produce to a Hampshire High Street
It's the family run farm shop bringing everything from prime cuts of beef to freshly baked bread to a Hampshire High Street. Westlands Farm Shop, which has been proudly trading in Wickham for more than two decades, has opened a second branch in
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Calls for new banking hub in Southampton after raft of branch closures
An MP has asked the government to consider opening a banking hub in a city area hit by bank closures. Darren Paffey, MP for Southampton Itchen, requested the hub be placed in Bitterne after several banks closed branches there in recent years.
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Do you remember Southampton's wonky Christmas tree which took the city by storm?
Remember Southampton's own "Leaning Tower of Christmas" that took the city by storm back in 2018? It was a time of festive cheer, twinkling lights, and... a wonky Christmas tree? Forget the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Southampton had its very own
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Jane Austen's desk soon to be on display in Southampton's God's House Tower
Jane Austen is a name synonymous with witty social commentary and timeless tales of love. But it was Hampshire, with its rolling hills and vibrant society, that was her muse. From her birthplace in Steventon to her final resting place in Winchester
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M27 drug driver banned from roads and fined hundreds of pounds
The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court: DANIEL CONNOLLY, 33, of Bearslane, Totton, admitted to driving on the M27 eastbound near junction 10 for Fareham on March 28 with with Benzoylecgonine – the main metabolite of cocaine
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Shipping movements: Around the Port
Today's principal Southampton arrivals: CMA CGM Trocadero, container, 0130, SCT5; Famita, cargo, 0245, 101W; Morning Composer, vehicle, 0430, 38/9; Queen Victoria, passenger, 0615, 106; MSC Preziosa, passenger, 0630, 102; Eemslift Hendrika, cargo,
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New eco-friendly apartments open in town centre
A new eco-friendly apartment development has opened in Eastleigh town centre. Postmark Place, developed by Eastleigh Borough Council’s agency Eastbrooke Homes, officially opened this week with most of its 28 units having already been rented.
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RSPCA branch to host annual Christmas Fair this month
An RSPCA branch will hold their annual Christmas Fair this month. The Ark will host the event on November 24, 11am to 4pm, at the Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre. It will feature stalls from small businesses selling homemade craft items, wooden
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7,000 volunteers help Southampton study aiming to diagnose lung cancer earlier
More than 7,000 people from across Hampshire have helped Southampton scientists with a ground-breaking study to find new ways to diagnose lung cancer earlier. The iDx lung study run by Cancer Research UK’s Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU
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New toy shop inside WHSmith announces opening date
A new toy shop will open inside WHSmith next month. The Toys"R"Us shop-in-shop will open inside the Fareham WHSmith store on November 23. The opening event will take place from 9am to 1pm, with a special appearance by Geoffrey the Giraffe for
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Bioplastics developer warns of lower-than-expected revenue
A bioplastics developer has warned of lower-than-expected revenue. Biome Technologies PLC issued the warning in a trading update for the quarter ending September 30. The company, based in Southampton, said it expects adjusted revenue to fall
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Shopping centre announces return of Christmas markets - and extended opening hours
Whiteley Shopping Centre has announced the return of its Christmas markets, offering a range of festive treats. The markets will be open until January 5, with a variety of food stalls and attractions. The markets will also feature new festive
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What happens to sewage before going in Itchen - and how smell concerns are dealt with
Most people living in Southampton might never think about what happens to your waste when you flush the toilet. If you are one of the 85,000 people living in the areas around Portswood, then your sewage comes to Southern Water’s Portswood Wastewater
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Concerns over 'fast-track' cuts as council offers resignations to almost all staff
A union has said it is "concerned" about a move to “fast-track” cuts, as almost all of the staff at Hampshire County Council have been offered the chance to resign. All employees, except school staff, are being offered the option to apply to resign
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Nursery group becomes a charity
Southampton's largest early years care provider, Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery, has recently achieved charitable status. This is a notable change for a large group of nurseries, as it means all fee income will be reinvested into local nurseries
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Vegan curry house launches new 'Southampton-first' Indian-style pizza delivery
A vegan restaurant that specialises in Indian cuisine says it has pioneered a first for Southampton by creating the first ever Indian-inspired pizza. Padharo on East Street has already become a mainstay in Southampton by being the first to bring
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Famous faces descend on Southampton to open new Westquay store
A host of famous faces officially opened Southampton’s new Garmin shop in Westquay. The technology and accessories outlet opened to the public on Wednesday, November 6, making it the first Garmin store to open in the UK. To celebrate the opening
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Man paid £40 drugs debt with money stolen from dead neighbour, court hears
A man accused of murdering his neighbour stole £40 from him to pay off a drug debt, a court has heard. Darren Wardrop received an unexpected call from his friend Thomas Ellison on the morning of May 28. Mr Wardrop said Ellison - who is standing
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Southampton Labour MP says budget was 'solid plan'
They say a week’s a long time in politics, and since my last column we’ve seen some monumental global, national and local events – not least Donald Trump's presidential win, which has created a ripple in geopolitics. We also saw an impressive Labour
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The historic buildings 'at risk' according to heritage experts
A number of historic buildings in Hampshire are still “at risk,” according to heritage experts. Government team Historic England publish a “Heritage at Risk Register” each year, which lists historical monument they consider to be in danger and
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Walking footballers support life-saving charity close to their hearts
Eastleigh FC Walking Football Club has celebrated ten years with a donation to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. With more than 200 members, the walking footballers raised a total of £618 through raffles during the club’s quiz night at
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BGT winner who used to work on Southampton cruise ships set to return to city
A Britain's Got Talent winner will be heading to Southampton as the headline act at the city's free Christmas lights switch-on event on Friday. Sydnie Christmas, who won the talent show earlier this year, will perform festive favourites as well
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Opticians celebrate half a century serving the Hythe community
An independent opticians has celebrated 50 years of serving the Hythe community. Dawkins and Lodge Opticians on The Marsh has been providing expertise and care to its patients since 1974. To mark its anniversary, the practice held an event
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Playground in 'horrible condition' finally removed
A playground that was in a “horrible condition” has finally been removed by the council after being left in disrepair for two years. Last week the Echo revealed residents' disgust with the state of Weston Shore playground, which had been reduced
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Play about female Spitfire pilot pioneers to premiere in Southampton
A new play about female pioneers who defied expectations and soared through the skies in spitfires is to premiere in Southampton in 2025. Spitfire Girls, a new play by Katherine Senior, will be on stage at MAST Mayflower Studios from March 20
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More repair works for Fair Oak road at the end of this month
A major road in Fair Oak is set to be struck with another bout of repair works. Southern Water is undertaking utility repair, and maintenance works on Allington Lane with a full road closure being put in place for the works to go ahead. READ
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All the cruise ships sailing into Southampton this weekend
A handful of cruise ships will sail into the city’s port this weekend. The summer cruise season may be over, but Southampton remains busy with five ships arriving this week. Here are all the ships arriving from Friday to Sunday. Full list
