Hedge End News

Shane Flanagan-Stansbridge targeted homes in four towns and villages

Burglar jailed after stealing BMW in overnight crime spree

Shop cordoned off by police - live updates

Shop cordoned off by police - live updates

Police investigation goes on after two men suffer minor injuries - live updates

Itchen College staff on strike

Itchen College staff on strike

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Teachers at three sixth form colleges to walk out again over pay

Members of the Friday Night Project enjoyed a day out at London Zoo

Members of the Friday Night Project enjoyed a day out at London Zoo

Clubs and societies

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Youth group enjoys day out to London Zoo in memory of one of their own

The Echo has gone behind the barrier with National Highways

The Echo has gone behind the barrier with National Highways

Planning and development

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M27 resurfacing works: Getting a glimpse behind the barrier

National Highways has set a date for when the 50 mph speed limit is set to be lifted works on the M27

National Highways has set a date for when the 50 mph speed limit is set to be lifted works on the M27

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National Highways sets date for when 50mph limit will be lifted on M27

M27 resurfacing works

M27 resurfacing works

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Why are lanes closed on the M27 when it looks like nothing is happening?

The Hedge End Gym is open 24-hours, seven days a week

The Hedge End Gym is open 24-hours, seven days a week

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Take a look inside as independent gym opens for business

The A334 in Botley is going to be partially closed for flood repairs. Picture: Google Maps

The A334 in Botley is going to be partially closed for flood repairs. Picture: Google Maps

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Flood repairs to partially shut main road through Botley for days

Lanes blocked as three cars and two lorries involved in major M27 crash

Lanes blocked as three cars and two lorries involved in major M27 crash

Three cars and two lorries cause congestion with crash on M27 - recap

Drivers facing rush-hour delays on M27 as one lane blocked

Drivers facing rush-hour delays on M27 as one lane blocked

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Drivers facing rush-hour delays on M27 as one lane blocked

A man is due in court for drink driving after a multi-vehicle crash on the M27 westbound during Storm Bert

A man is due in court for drink driving after a multi-vehicle crash on the M27 westbound during Storm Bert

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Man charged with drink driving in M27 crash during Storm Bert

A BMW driver caught speeding on the M27 is among the latest cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

A BMW driver caught speeding on the M27 is among the latest cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

BMW driver caught at 102mph among M27 speeders in court

Eddie North has been diagnosed with aplastic anaemia and is in urgent need of a stem cell transplant

Eddie North has been diagnosed with aplastic anaemia and is in urgent need of a stem cell transplant

Heartfelt plea for boy, 10, in urgent need of stem cell transplant

St Luke's Pharmacy in Hedge End

St Luke's Pharmacy in Hedge End

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PCSO assaulted by a teenager caught with vodka in Hedge End

Car dealership becomes official partner of Hampshire Fare

A new drone light show is coming to Utilita Bowl in November

A new drone light show is coming to Utilita Bowl in November

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Christmas countdown launch, drone show and more family fun this weekend

The poster for There's a Monster in Your Show

The poster for There's a Monster in Your Show

There's a Monster in Your Book set to be festive fun in Hedge End

Crash in Hamble causes long tailbacks and traffic on the M27

Crash in Hamble causes long tailbacks and traffic on the M27

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Crash causes long tailbacks and traffic on the M27 - live updates

UK Film Academy students on the red carpet at their film premiere

UK Film Academy students on the red carpet at their film premiere

Hollywood comes to Hampshire as young actors enjoy red carpet film event

Bongo's Bingo returns to Southampton this Christmas

Bongo's Bingo returns to Southampton this Christmas

Bongo's Bingo is back in Southampton with two festive specials

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Drivers warned of delays ahead of next M27 slip road closure next week

Eco Warriors from Wellstead Primary School with its Sistema® Food Storage Container and Reusable Bottle Free Recycling Programme collection box

Eco Warriors from Wellstead Primary School with its Sistema® Food Storage Container and Reusable Bottle Free Recycling Programme collection box

School competes for new playground

Olivia Arts, 22, is one of 50 artists nominated for the British Art Prize 2024.

Olivia Arts, 22, is one of 50 artists nominated for the British Art Prize 2024.

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Meet the teacher from Hedge End gunning for a national art prize

Taylor Bevan has departed GB Boxing and is embarking on a professional career

Taylor Bevan has departed GB Boxing and is embarking on a professional career

Commonwealth silver medalist set for first professional fight

Drivers warned as vehicle fire causes 'severe delays' on M27

Drivers warned as vehicle fire causes 'severe delays' on M27

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Drivers warned as vehicle fire causes 'severe delays' on M27

Improvements to junction 8 of the M27 and the neighbouring Windhover roundabout have been scrapped

Improvements to junction 8 of the M27 and the neighbouring Windhover roundabout have been scrapped

National government

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Improvements at busy M27 junction scrapped by Government

Inquest opens into death of Hedge End man who died after insulin overdose

Inquest opens into death of Hedge End man who died after insulin overdose

Winchester Coroner's Court

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Inquest opens as man dies after insulin overdose

Speeders and thieves are among those who have been sentenced at Southampton Magistrates' Court

Speeders and thieves are among those who have been sentenced at Southampton Magistrates' Court

Pensioner caught speeding at 103mph on M27 among those in court

Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, and Courteney Cox in Year 4 of Friends

Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, and Courteney Cox in Year 4 of Friends

New musical based on TV sensation Friends to play Southampton prior to West End

Wildern School in Hedge End awarded UNICEF gold award

Wildern School in Hedge End awarded UNICEF gold award

School awarded UNICEF gold award

Steve Mann, Chief Executive of the RAISE Education Trust; Ceri Oakley, Headteacher, Wildern School; Councillors Cynthia Garton, Ian Corben, Keith House, and Tonia Craig; Ross McLean, Local Area Manager, and Jake Gould of Wildern Leisure Centre.

Steve Mann, Chief Executive of the RAISE Education Trust; Ceri Oakley, Headteacher, Wildern School; Councillors Cynthia Garton, Ian Corben, Keith House, and Tonia Craig; Ross McLean, Local Area Manager, and Jake Gould of Wildern Leisure Centre.

Gym at leisure centre refurbished and welcoming new members

A man has been charged with stalking

A man has been charged with stalking

Man charged with stalking 25-year-old woman

Burger King's Gourmet Kings service is now available in Southampton via Deliveroo

Burger King's Gourmet Kings service is now available in Southampton via Deliveroo

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Burger King premium delivery service launched in Southampton

The incident took place at a block of flats in Hedge End

The incident took place at a block of flats in Hedge End

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Fire engines spotted outside block of flats in Hedge End

Traffic chaos in Southampton as M27 junction closed

Traffic chaos in Southampton as M27 junction closed

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Traffic chaos in Southampton as M27 junction closed

Northern Lights above West End, Southampton

Northern Lights above West End, Southampton

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Spectacular Northern Lights shine over Southampton in dazzling display

A Woolston man has spoken of his shock after his cat Bella, pictured returned home doused in petrol

A Woolston man has spoken of his shock after his cat Bella, pictured returned home doused in petrol

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Cat ‘drenched head to toe’ in 'diesel'

A missing woman from Hedge End has been found

A missing woman from Hedge End has been found

Police find missing woman from Hedge End

Dowd’s Farm Park, Hedge End

Dowd’s Farm Park, Hedge End

Police search for three teenagers who tried to rob boy at play park

Suzanne Williams, back right, and Alec Smith, front right, of Partners in Coffee are opening cafe in Boorley Green this weekend

Suzanne Williams, back right, and Alec Smith, front right, of Partners in Coffee are opening cafe in Boorley Green this weekend

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Coffee shop owners to swap trailer for café - and are opening this weekend

File photo of a funnel cloud in Hampshire in 2020

File photo of a funnel cloud in Hampshire in 2020

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Tornado warning issued for Southampton as high winds forecast

Sylvain took on this challenge to fundraise for the hospices in memory of his daughter, Zoe

Sylvain took on this challenge to fundraise for the hospices in memory of his daughter, Zoe

University lecturers' 1,200km cycling challenge to raise money for hospice

A334 Charles Watts Way

A334 Charles Watts Way

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Drivers warned as Charles Watts Way hit by several closures over two months

Two woman police would like to speak to after a shoplifting incident at Sainsbury's in Hedge End

Two woman police would like to speak to after a shoplifting incident at Sainsbury's in Hedge End

CCTV released after £1,000 of items stolen from Sainsbury's store

The chip shop manager has amassed more than two million views

The chip shop manager has amassed more than two million views

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Hedge End fish and chip shop goes viral after posing hotly-debated question

Police want to speak to this woman in connection with the incident

Police want to speak to this woman in connection with the incident

CCTV released by police in connection with £80 shoplifting from Sainsburys

A stock image of a person wearing handcuffs.

A stock image of a person wearing handcuffs.

Trio arrested after spate of vehicle thefts in Hampshire

The comms tower which is set to be knocked down. Picture: Google Maps

The comms tower which is set to be knocked down. Picture: Google Maps

Planning and development

Communication tower could be knocked down amid office plans

Heavy rain is set to batter Southampton as a second yellow weather warning is issued by the Met Office

Heavy rain is set to batter Southampton as a second yellow weather warning is issued by the Met Office

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Heavy rain to batter Southampton as another weather warning issued

One of the lighthouses at Westquay

One of the lighthouses at Westquay

Last chance to see city's lighthouses before they go up for auction

Kay and Roger on their wedding day in 1964

Kay and Roger on their wedding day in 1964

Lifelong love forged over garden fence for couple celebrating 60 years of marriage

8-year-old Maia from Hedge End at the Diamond UK Beauty Pageant

8-year-old Maia from Hedge End at the Diamond UK Beauty Pageant

Meet the Hedge End girl vying to win an international beauty pageant

Community radio station Skyline Gold closed for good after serving Southampton for nearly two decades

Community radio station Skyline Gold closed for good after serving Southampton for nearly two decades

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Radio station permanently comes off air after nearly two decades