Archive Wednesday 18 June 2025
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Warning to keep older relatives safe as temperatures set to reach 28C
People are being urged to keep an eye on older neighbours and relatives as a heatwave is expected over the next few days. In Southampton, the manager of a care home has issued advice to help keep older people safe during the hot weather. This
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Hampshire police searching for missing 31-year-old from Eastleigh
Police are appealing for help to find a missing woman from Eastleigh. Michaela Smith, 31, from Eastleigh, was last seen on June 12 and police are currently looking to find the missing woman. Described as white, 5ft tall, with a medium build
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Pregnant woman and husband from Southampton killed in Air India plane crash
A pregnant woman and her husband from Southampton were among the victims of the Air India flight that crashed just after take-off while headed for Gatwick Airport. Vaibhav Patel, 29, and his 27-year-old and seven-month-pregnant wife Jinal Goswami
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Police investigating mobile phone shop robbery 'aware' of other incidents
Police investigating a robbery in Eastleigh are "aware" of similar thefts elsewhere in the region. Officers were called to Market Street after three men in balaclavas entered The Three phone store and stole a quantity of stock. It follows thefts
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Hampshire sign young Indian batting talent Varma for next four county matches
YOUNG Indian batting talent Tilak Varma has joined Hampshire for four County Championship matches. The 22 year old will be available for Hampshire men’s next four fixtures in the County Championship, starting with their away clash with Essex.
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Victim left with broken leg as eight men beat up two in city centre
A person was left with a broken leg after eight males beat up two men in their 30s in the centre of Southampton last month. The victims were punched and kicked in the incident, with one suffering a broken leg, at around 8.45pm on May 20 on Above
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Over £1,500 raised for legendary nightclub 'at real risk of closing for good'
Over £1,500 has been raised in a bid to "save" a cult favourite Southampton nightclub at risk of closing "for good". Patrons have donated £1,792 in a fundraiser to help Jesters Nightclub on Bevois Valley Road try and battle a repossession notice
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Take a look inside the new 'ultra-luxury' cruise ship coming to Southampton in 2027
Take a look inside the new prestige class cruise ship coming to Southampton in the next two years. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its new 822 passenger cruise ship that will make her maiden voyage on December 13, 2026. The new vessel
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Heat warning for vulnerable people now in effect and lasts entire weekend
A yellow heat health alert is now in effect in Southampton and the New Forest as temperatures are set to reach a scorching 27C in the city today. The warning, which has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency, came into play at 12pm and will
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'This is not a shambles': Council rejects criticism of wheelie bin launch
Civic chiefs have hit back at claims that the introduction of wheelie bins in the New Forest has descended into chaos. It comes after Liberal Democrat members of the Tory-controlled district council described the launch of the new refuse collection
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CCTV images released as police search for shoplifter who stole plants from Asda
CCTV images have been released as part of a police appeal to find a shoplifter after it was reported multiple plants were stolen in Totton. The incident took place at the Asda store in Maynard Road, between 3.40pm and 3.50pm on Thursday, June 5
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Utilita bowl set to host six games in next year's Women's T20 World Cup
SOUTHAMPTON'S Utilita Bowl will host six games at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026. Utilita Bowl, which will be referred to as Hampshire Bowl for the duration of the tournament, will host its six games across four days of the tournament
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UK households could be owed £175 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could eligible for a BBC TV Licence refund worth up to £174.50. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, many of us who
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Man sought as Pets At Home staff abused after failed dog food theft
Police are looking to speak to a man after Pets At Home staff were abused when a wannabe shoplifter tried to steal dog food. During the incident, which happened on Tollbar Way, Hedge End, between 11.55am and 12.05pm on Sunday April 13, it’s reported
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Kamaldeen could reportedly reunite with former Saints boss Juric in Serie A
IVAN Juric's Atalanta are reportedly interested in signing Saints winger Kamaldeen Sulemana this summer. Kamaldeen, who started nine Premier League games under the Croatian, could follow Juric to Italy following Southampton's relegation. Southampton's
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New operator steps in to run St Mary's Leisure centre with open date set
A new era is on the horizon for a popular Southampton leisure centre after an organisation have stepped in to run the facility - with a new date set for the centre to reopen. Non-profit organisation, Testlands, has been appointed as the long-term
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Subscribe in £4 offer for upcoming interview with Saints owner Dragan Solak
SUBSCRIBERS of the Daily Echo will have exclusive access to a new, lengthy interview we have undertaken with Saints owner Dragan Solak. In an open and honest account of his tenure, Solak reaffirmed his commitment to Saints and laughed off rumours
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Wyatt-Hodge stars as Surrey beat Hampshire Hawks at Utilita Bowl
DANNI Wyatt-Hodge continued her love-affair with Utilita Bowl as her 65 helped table-toppers Surrey vanquish Hampshire Hawks in a last-ball Women's Vitality Blast thriller. Until her move to Surrey this winter, England star Wyatt-Hodge had made
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Hythe bypass sinkhole: Works goes on to fix huge hole in road
Southern Water have commenced a second day of works to repair a burst main on Hythe Bypass that saw a sinkhole appear in the road. Yesterday morning the water company closed Hythe Bypass at Applemore Hill to repair a burst main, affecting 18 homes
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Hampshire suffer one-sided defeat to Surrey in Vitality Blast
Dom Sibley continued Surrey’s dominance at Utilita Bowl in the Men’s Vitality Blast with a crushing 70 against Hampshire Hawks, helping his side claim a 69-run win. Former England Test opener Sibley’s breezy 46-ball knock provided the backbone
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Hour-by-hour forecast with Southampton set to be as hot as Greece today
Southampton is feeling the heat this week with temperatures matching those forecast on the Greek island of Mykonos today. Temperatures in Southampton are set to peak as high as 26C this afternoon, with the Met Office anticipating a “mostly sunny
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'Severe delays' build on the M27: Live
10:08am AA Traffic News is showing that delays have cleared on the M27: (Image: AA Traffic News)
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TEDx talks proving popular as applications to present at event set to close
An event which is set to bring a global conference organiser to the south coast in Hampshire is proving popular, as over 50 people have applied to make their presentations. The famous TEDx talks are set to come to Gosport for the first time ever
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Regional law firm wins major award after expansion success
A regional law firm which has recently expanded into Southampton has been named 'Property Legal Team of the Year.' Steele Raymond won the accolade at the 2025 South Coast Property Awards, organised by The Business Magazine. The award acknowledged
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Care home residents strike up a day of fun at the bowling alley
Bowling shoes and high spirits led the way as residents took to the lanes for a day of fun and friendly competition. Residents from Snowdrop Place, a care home in Hedge End, enjoyed an outing to Tenpin Southampton as part of Barchester Healthcare
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Green light for cruise car park on site previously earmarked for block of flats
Plans have been approved to put a cruise car park on a site previously earmarked for a 17-storey block of flats. Southampton City Council officers gave the green light to an application to bring a new car park to the former Olleco site on Royal
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Red Funnel says motorboat's 'intentional near miss' with ferry has been reported
Red Funnel says it has reported the incident where its ferry was almost hit by a motorboat. The incident happened on the 7.30pm crossing from East Cowes to Southampton on Friday, June 13. A motorboat appeared to "intentionally" move onto a
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Fury as audacious thief reaches through window to steal baker's backpack
The owner of a Southampton bakery is furious after a thief reached through his shop window to steal his staff's backpack. BEK Sourdough Bakery in St Denys, Southampton, suffered a break-in at 3.28am yesterday morning. The audacious scene was
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Beloved great-grandfather and WW2 veteran passed away at 102
A beloved great-grandfather and veteran has passed away at 102. David (Dave) Charles Clark, who lived in Totton, was born in Brentford on 19 December 1922 and passed on June 4. Dave fought in the Second World War as part of the RAF Regiment
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'Stunning' world's fastest animals pass food through the air in the Forest
A photographer from the New Forest has snapped two peregrine falcons passing food through the sky, just a ten minute drive away from Southampton. Daily Echo Camera Club member Jordan Callaghan was sat watching the world's fastest animal for over
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Clear warning issued by council as scam QR codes appear at car parks
A council has issued a clear warning after scam QR codes have been seen stuck to parking machines in the New Forest. New Forest District Council posted on social media to strongly say that it does not use QR codes for parking payments. Scammers
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Groundbreaking Saints match that changed the game forever
It was a crisp autumn Saturday in Southampton and for countless fans of Saints, the day revolved around one thing – the pilgrimage to the hallowed grounds of The Dell. The anticipation, the camaraderie, the collective roar of the crowd – it was
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WWE legend to headline Southampton wrestling show this month
An ex-WWE star and professional wrestling legend is set to headline a show in Southampton later this month. Rhyno, of WWE, ECW and TNA fame, is set to appear at the Oasis Academy, Mayfield on Saturday, June 28. Rhyno now heads to Southampton
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Southampton university named among the UK's best 20
The University of Southampton has been named within the top 20 universities in the country by a trusted guide that has just been released. Complete University Guide's 2026 League Tables uses data based on entry standards, student satisfaction,
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Eight Southampton swimmers to compete in national championships
Eight City of Southampton swimmers will compete in the British and English national championships next month, the most competitors the club has sent in more than a decade. It comes after a successful summer splash open meet at The Quays with 90
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Hythe and Waterside Rotary welcome district governor at club assembly
Hythe and Waterside Rotary welcomed the district governor to its annual club assembly. Outgoing president Terri Whitehouse outlined the year's achievements, expressing gratitude to her supporters. Incoming president Ian Wheeler presented his
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New 'Wet N Wild' fun run coming to New Forest
Wessex Cancer Support is bringing a new fundraising event to Fordingbridge in the New Forest. The Wet N Wild fun run is an aqua assault course featuring inflatable obstacles, a foam tunnel, water jets, bubbles, and coloured clouds. It will
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Cast meet-up inspires young talent during Jane Austen 250
A cast meet-up is shining a spotlight on the next generation of theatre talent. The gathering took place at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton as part of the ongoing Jane Austen 250 celebrations. The meeting brought together the current cast
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£2.4 million modern home with stunning rural views but close to city up for sale
This superb contemporary home, which enjoys far reaching rural views towards Hursley but is just minutes from Winchester city centre, is up for sale for £2.4 million. Five bedroom 1 Texas Drive is set in ground of more than four acres and boasts
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Care home to open doors to community for summer open day
A care home will open its doors to the community for its summer open day. Snowdrop Place in Hedge End will invite visitors for a day of coffee and cake on June 21, between 10am and 4pm. Guests will be able to enjoy homemade cakes prepared by
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Latest cases to be heard at a Southampton court
The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court: ELLIOTT CAHILL, 34, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to three counts of stealing board games from Waterstones in Southampton and one of stealing figurines from HMV in Southampton
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Ugochukwu backs Saints starlet to make senior splash in Championship
LESLEY Ugochukwu believes starlet Joachim Kayi Sanda can claim a starting spot for Saints if he works hard enough in pre-season. Ugochukwu, who spent last season on loan at Saints, developed a brotherly relationship with Kayi Sanda, following the
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Casting announced for musical parody of Friends coming to Southampton
A musical parody of Friends is set to come to The Mayflower Theatre. Known as FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the touring production will encapsulate key moments from all 10 seasons of the television series. The show will run in Southampton from
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New coffee shop to open at historic naval site
A new café will open at a historic naval site this weekend. The café, called the Coffee Quarters café, will open at the Royal Haslar site on the Solent on June 21. The site will be open to the public from 10am to 3pm. The new coffee shop
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Salon raises £2,000 to install wheelchair-accessible hair basin
A fundraising event held at The Coven in Bell Street has raised £2,000 for Romsey's first wheelchair-accessible hair washing basin. The initiative aims to better accommodate disabled and neurodivergent individuals, promising a more inclusive and
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Community carnival coming to Southampton to celebrate Refugee Week
Southampton is set to host a series of events in celebration of Refugee Week. The community-led arts and culture festival, beginning on June 16, will shine a light on the contributions and resilience of those seeking sanctuary. This year's
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Nearly 200 homes unveiled for ‘derelict’ estate – but no start date in sight
Nearly 200 homes have been unveiled for a “derelict” housing estate – but there is still no start date in sight. The promised regeneration of Townhill Park has been blighted by delays for more than a decade. Now, it has been revealed what residents
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Fair Oak residents to receive improved walking and cycling routes
Fair Oak residents are set to receive major improvements to walking and cycling provisions after concerns were raised about traffic. The county council is ready to approve a number of improvements in Fair Oak Road, Mortimers Lane, and Eastleigh
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Homes without water as repairs continue at sinkhole caused by water main
A busy bypass was closed yesterday after a water main burst and caused a sinkhole, leaving homes without water. Bottled water was delivered to 18 properties that were affected after a water main burst on the Hythe Bypass at Applemore Hill.
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Lime Wood becomes first hotel in England to introduce cutting edge facial
Lime Wood has become the first hotel in England to introduce a cutting edge facial treatment which strengthens the skin while enhancing gut health. The GROUND Biome Facial is now available at Herb House spa at the luxury New Forest hotel.
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Over 300 students attend maritime careers day
More than 300 students gained a glimpse into maritime careers at a significant event. Maritime Solent staged a career day at the Seawork exhibition in Southampton, running from June 10 to June 12. The event attracted around 300 young individuals
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Comedian who swapped Las Vegas for canals coming to Southampton
A comedian who swapped Las Vegas casinos for the UK's waterways is now touring his show in Southampton. Joel Sanders, who performs as Angry Boater, will be at The Attic on September 18. Having lived on a canal boat for 15 years, the former
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‘No comparison’ – Knee op in France changes life for nurse
After years of pain, Deborah Jenkins is walking her dog again, thanks to a knee replacement in France. The 63-year-old from Southampton had been suffering for years and was unable to walk without a stick for the past three years. However, a
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Care home put in special measures as resident scalded with hot water
A Southampton care home has been rated inadequate and placed in special measures. Failures identified at St Elizabeth Rest Home in Woolston include a resident not showering for 59 days, no locks on a communal bathroom with inspectors witnessing
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Thousands of people demand NHS to fund 'life-changing' cancer treatment
More than 46,000 people have signed a petition calling for the NHS to fund a "life-changing" cancer treatment. The petition, raised by PLANETS Cancer Charity, is urging the NHS to give neuroendocrine tumour (NET) patients access to selective internal
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Military families come together for weekend of nature activities
Military families came together for a weekend of outdoor activities and bonding in the New Forest. Little Troopers, a children's military charity, hosted the event as part of their initiative to provide free family reconnection weekends. This
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More than 9,500 attend Beaulieu's biggest ever Custom and American vehicle show
Thousands of people flocked to Beaulieu for the biggest Custom and American Show yet. On June 15, more than 9,500 people attended the huge Father's Day event to see more than 500 custom and American vehicles on display. There were classic Corvettes