Archive Saturday 22 March 2025

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Offside flag denies Saints Women South Coast derby win over Portsmouth

SAINTS Women had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Portsmouth after they were denied a late South Coast derby win by the offside flag. Georgia Mullett had found the net with 15 minutes left to play but the loanee's first Saints goal was quickly

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Dramatic photo shows smoke billowing from car after blaze

A dramatic photo shows a car engulfed in black smoke after a blaze. The large fire forced the closure of Portswood Road and a section of High Road on Friday morning. Emergency services raced to the scene, as firefighters tackled the blaze and

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Derby excitement for Saints game as fans hope to see Pompey 'destroyed'

Fans outside St Mary's Stadium have been buzzing with excitement ahead of the derby women's game against Portsmouth FC. Flags, scarves and shirts were on show as Southampton FC fans turned out to support the women's team. Saints have already

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Products sold at Tesco, Iceland and more recalled due to insects and plastic

Products sold at Tesco, Iceland, Ocado, Amazon and more have been recalled this week with 'do not eat' warnings in place. Food recalls have been issued on products for a variety of reasons, including the risk a breakfast food may contain insects

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Women's Championship recap - Saints Women draw with Pompey - As it happened

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County council's first female chief executive to step down

Hampshire County Council's chief executive will step down later this year. Carolyn Williamson has announced plans to retire in July after more than 40 years of service in the public sector. She joined the county council in 2010 and has held

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Building taped off after car smashes into corner shop

A car smashed into a shopfront in a dramatic crash that woke up the neighbourhood. The car ploughed into closed corner shop Jupider in the early hours of this morning, causing structural damage to the building. This shop has been closed since

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Campaigners line street to protest 'crazy' bus gate scheme

12:18pm Harry O'Connor lives on Abbotts Way, one of the residential routes affected by the bus gate. He said it is

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CCTV released after dental and bathing items stolen

Police have released a CCTV image after dental and bathing products were stolen from Boots. Officers received reports that a man entered the store in Shirley high street between 9.15am and 9.20am on February 17. He then stole products worth

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Woman missing for three weeks found safe, say police

A missing woman who had not been seen since last month has been found safe, say police. Jasmine Woods-Moody, 35, had not been since Friday, February 28. Police launched an appeal to appeal to help find the woman, who is from Romsey. A spokesperson

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Primary school scraps Easter service to ‘respect diverse religious beliefs’

A primary school has scrapped its annual Easter celebration and service to “respect diverse religious beliefs”. The announcement by Norwood Primary School has sparked outrage and confusion among parents and carers. A letter, seen by the Echo

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Utterly epic: Our review of Hamilton at Mayflower Theatre

It's finally reached the greatest city in the world! Hamilton, in which the Schuyler sisters make that famous reference to Manhattan, has begun its long-awaited six week season in Southampton.  And, as the press arrived to pen their reviews

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Spacey-Cale calls on Saints to 'manage' emotions of South Coast derby

SAINTS Women boss Marieanne Spacey-Cale has called on her players to "manage" their emotions against Portsmouth this evening. Spacey-Cale admitted her players are excited ahead of the South Coast derby at St Mary's but insisted focus will help

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Chance to meet beloved children's TV character at shopping centre

Families in Hampshire will have the chance to meet TV's Blue Heeler pup, Bluey, this weekend. The excitable character will be making appearances at The Entertainer store in Whiteley on Saturday, March 22 from 11am to 3.30pm. Fans are invited

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Pro-Palestine campaigners hold ‘emergency’ vigil in Southampton

Pro-Palestine campaigners held an emergency vigil in Southampton on Friday evening. More than a dozen Palestine Solidarity Campaign Southampton activists gathered outside the civic centre to hold a vigil in support of Palestine after Israel resumed

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The new management breathing fresh life into 'Southampton's oldest pub'

A new manager is breathing fresh life into the pub said to be Southampton's oldest. The Red Lion, on the High Street, is believed to date back to 1148 and was Henry V's court room during the 1400s. But it's looking to the future with regular

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Stores set to close after after 16 years of operation

A beloved printing and canvas company has closed its doors in Fareham after more than 16 years. The Canvas Printing Company, located in Fareham Shopping Centre, has been immortalising family photos, wedding pictures and holiday snaps on canvases

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Wedding venue one of three historic sites set to undergo repairs

Plans to secure the long-term future of a wedding venue and two other historic sites in Southampton city centre have been approved. The city council has given itself listed building consent to repair Westgate Hall, two ancient cellars, and the

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Man who denies liking children jailed after asking teenage girl, 15, for 'cuddle'

A pervert found with a stash of women’s underwear in his car has been jailed after asking a teenage girl for a "cuddle". Ryan Moger, 32, wept in the dock at Southampton Crown Court as he was sentenced for four offences against the child in her

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'Shirley never changes': Elderly woman's cheeky remark to learner driver goes viral

A Shirley local has gone viral after being caught on video making a cheeky comment to a learner driver. A post made on the r/LearnerDriverUK Reddit page shared a video with the caption: "Whose grandma is this?" In a split view, one part of

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Highways explain speed limits on the M27

National Highways has explained two speed limits on the M27 that have puzzled drivers. The 40mph restriction on the M27 eastbound over the Hamble Bridge have been attributed due to damage. A National Highways spokesperson said: "The speed limit

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350 food and drink businesses feature in 2025 Local Produce Guide

A free guide featuring more than 350 local businesses and highlighting the region's thriving food and drink scene is out now.  Hampshire Fare has launched the 2025 Local Produce Guide, featuring everything from artisan producers and farm shops

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In the Dock: Careless driver among cases heard at Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court: CLAIRE LOWE, 61, of Meadowlands, Lymington, was found guilty of a charge of causing serious injury by careless and inconsiderate driving after she injured Shirley Clark in Lymington

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Benali: 'Anything less than victory against Portsmouth is not enough'

IT is always a huge occasion when Saints play Portsmouth. Whether it’s the men’s team, women’s team or the youth teams, these games mean so much. This is the game you want to win - and have to win - more than any other in the season. Anything less

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Were you pictured at this carnival from 1989?

The spirit of community burst forth on the morning of November 25, 1989, as the New Milton carnival began with a dazzling display.  A lengthy convoy, boasting no fewer than 26 vehicles, each a unique explosion of colour and a source of cheerful

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Thousands raised as community rallies following pre-school 'arson'

A pre-school forced to close after being torched in a suspected arson has said it is "overwhelmed" by the response. Little Owls Woodland Preschool was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday evening. Police have opened an arson investigation and have

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Regional directors to swap suits for chef whites in charity cook-off

Two regional directors are set to compete in a charity cook-off. Maria Stefea and Jayne Holloway from Barchester's South Division will swap their business suits for chef whites to raise funds for Barchester's Charitable Foundation. The foundation

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New trial could help ambulances respond to emergencies more efficiently

A new trial could help ambulances respond to emergencies more efficiently. South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) is working with Ordnance Survey (OS) on the trial to maximise the efficiency of ambulance fleets. The trial

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The top international chef bringing a taste of Japan to Hampshire

He's the top international chef bringing a taste of Japan to Hampshire. Shintaro Ito, who has just arrived at Kyoto Kitchen in Winchester from Tokyo, talks wild tuna sushi and German Doner Kebab in our meet the chef column.  What first inspired

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Art exhibition in shipping containers to open in city centre

An art exhibition housed in shipping containers is set to open. On Friday, March 28, Anomalous, an exhibition of artworks created by BA (Hons) Fine Art students at Solent University, is set to open in the city's Guildhall Square. Each year,

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Walk of the Week: five mile circular stroll around Eastleigh parks and woods

Enjoy a five mile circular walk around the parks and woods of Eastleigh. Starting from Lakeside Country Park, the route boasts a mix of lakes, parks, nature reserves and woods.  Start from the car park next to the café and railway station building

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Southampton apprentice given £250 tools to boost career

A Southampton apprentice has been given a career boost with £250 worth of tools. Electrical apprentice Jacob Tilleard, 20, was one of four new Aster Group apprentices to receive a selection of new tools and a branded toolbox from Jewson Partnership

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Chamber urges government to prioritise restoring business confidence

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has urged the Chancellor of the Exchequer to prioritise restoring business confidence. This comes ahead of the government's Spring Statement on Wednesday, and the Comprehensive Spending Review due in the summer.

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Westquay security guards 'watched on' as mum struggled with pushchair in evacuation

A concerned mother has slammed Westquay for watching her struggle and doing “nothing to help” as she tried to evacuate from the shopping centre with her 10-month-old son. Lauren Scholes told the Echo that security staff at the shopping centre caused

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Chauffeur expands business with luxury BMW

A chauffeur who has worked for sporting legends and rock stars is expanding his business. Steve Rogers, who started CLASS Executive Cars in Romsey two years ago, has seen a surge in demand from the corporate sector, hospitality events, and social

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Inside the 'desirable' three-bed Southampton flat ideal for a first-time buyer

A "desirable" flat in Southampton is being listed on the market for a price of £220,000. It is located on Lingwood Close and is said to be ideal for a first-time buyer or those looking to downsize. Scrolling through homes listed on property

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Saints suffered greatly in a season already going awry

Southampton have had a rough time of it this season - even more so than when they were facing relegation in the 1993-94 season. Saints ended up finishing 18th, just like the year before and to make things worse, they got knocked out of the FA Cup

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Land sale completed for large development with 164 homes

The sale of the land for a large development with 164 homes has been completed. Pennyfarthing Homes confirmed they finalised purchasing the land for the Danes Park development, in New Milton, at the end of February. The 10-hectare site was

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When should I give my child a mobile phone? NSPCC gives advice

A contentious topic among parents raising children in the digital era is the age at which youngsters should be given their own mobile phone. The NSPCC has given parents advice on when to give their child a mobile phone but says it does not have

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Students with learning disabilities get onto the career ladder at hospital

A hospital in Southampton is celebrating Neurodiversity Awareness Week by welcoming five new neurodiverse college students as interns. The transition-to-work placement aims to give the young adults a taste of working life, work experience that

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Warning to Hampshire businesses over international VAT rules

Hampshire businesses have been warned about the complexities of international VAT and Customs Duty rules. VAT specialists at accountancy firm Azets have likened the rules to an iceberg, with many businesses unaware of the dangers lurking beneath

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Fareham engineering company donates over £7,000 to charity

A Fareham engineering business has donated over £7,000 to charity. Parker Meggitt donated £7,802.75 to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity. Paul Spencer, site lead, and Daryl Hansford, supply chain manager at the Fareham site

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Hamilton, food, footy and more: Five fun things to do this weekend

There's everything from top theatre to food and footy!  Another great weekend in store in Southampton and around Hampshire.  Here's our pick of five fun things to do to keep all the family entertained this Saturday and Sunday (March 22 and

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Repairs at coastal shingle bank on hold until funding comes

A section of a coastal shingle bank was damaged by storms will not be repaired unless funding comes forward. Part of Hurst Spit was severely depleted after being hit by a record number of storms over the past year. New Forest District Council

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From explosive battles to hilarious blunders 20 years ago at Fort Nelson

Twenty years ago this March, Fort Nelson in Fareham became a vibrant hub of historical activity across two consecutive weekends. The first of these saw the impressive "Last Battle 1945" display, a powerful commemoration marking the 60th anniversary

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Free charity food festival with MasterChef winner to return

A free charity festival is set to return for its fourth year. The Big Eat will take place at Royal Victoria Country Park in Netley, Southampton, on May 24, 25, and 26. The event will feature street food vendors from across the south, with all

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Company donates more than £7,000 to charity

Parker Meggitt has donated more than £7,000 to a charity. The company, which designs and manufactures aircraft systems and components, presented a cheque for £7,802.75 to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity. The donation was

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Full list of deals available in Southampton as Foodie Fortnight starts

Southampton's Foodie Fortnight is offering a range of dining deals across the city. The event runs until Sunday, March 30, and features exclusive menus from various eateries. Flo Bevis, marketing and communications director, said: "Foodie Fortnight

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How every Saints summer exit has performed so far this season

SAINTS were busy in the summer transfer window but ultimately failed to build a squad strong enough to compete in the Premier League. The St Mary's side had to offload several players before completing new signings but may have fared better this

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Jury discharged as new trial date set in manslaughter case

A jury in the trial of a man accused of manslaughter has been discharged after they could not reach a verdict. Fuzel Miah, 44, died in hospital days after he was assaulted in Kent Street, Southampton on May 14 of last year. Ashley Lear, 36,

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Harwood-Bellis suffers potential injury while on England duty

SAINTS defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis appeared to suffer an injury during England under-21s 5-3 defeat to France on Friday evening. The England captain required treatment after his attempt to stop France's fourth goal, scored by Frankfurt's Hugo