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Saints reveal Championship playoff semi-final ticket sales dates, details and pricing
SAINTS have revealed ticket sales and pricing information for the upcoming Championship playoff semi-finals. The club have given information on both the home and away legs, which begin with the away leg on Sunday, May 12 (2:15pm). The return
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Police search for suspects after products stolen from Superdrug
Police are appealing for information after £256 worth of products were stolen. The incident occurred between 4.40pm and 4.45pm on Wednesday, April 3 at Superdrug, Eastleigh. Hampshire police have now released CCTV images of two people they
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Police still searching for wanted man two months later
Hampshire Police is still searching for a wanted Southampton man two months on. Oswald Powell, 53, is wanted on recall to prison. Officers have been pursuing several lines of enquiry to locate him, including responding to recent sightings of
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Witnesses sought after man punched while waiting for taxi
Witnesses are being sought after a man was punched while waiting for a taxi. The incident in question happened between 1.20am and 1.30am on March 17. The victim, a 40-year-old man, was stood waiting for a taxi in New Road, Hythe where he was
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Key local election issues: parties speak out about housing
With people spending years on the waiting list and homes in poor condition, housing is a prominent issue ahead of polling day in Southampton - and the main parties have spoken about what they'll do to tackle the issue. There are around 8,000 households
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Vehicle seized after it was found abandoned weeks after being stolen
A vehicle has been seized by police after it was found abandoned weeks after it was stolen in Southampton. Officers were on patrol in the Shamblehurst Lane South area of Hedge End when they were alerted to an abandoned vehicle by a member of the
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Southampton hour-by-hour forecast for heavy rain and thunderstorms warning
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office that is set to impact Southampton. The weather warning is set to last from 8pm on Wednesday, May 1 to 8am the following morning on Thursday, May 2.
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Adams nominated for April's Championship player of the month award
SAINTS striker Che Adams has been nominated for the Championship player of the month award for April. The Scotland international striker scored six goals in eight games as Saints looked to push on to automatic promotion. Southampton's campaign
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Key voter issues: parties say how they would tackle bin delays
Speak to voters across certain parts of Southampton and their main issue with local services so far this year has been bin collections. Residents at times have had to wait weeks for their wheelie bins to be emptied after the city council introduced
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Key voter issues: parties talk about active travel and transport
One of the most hotly-debated subjects at Southampton City Council meetings is transport. Councillors have engaged in lengthy debates over cycle lanes, pedestrianised areas and 20mph zones. The local authority’s local transport plan – Connected
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Pre-loved fashion show in Southampton to help tackle climate crisis
Former nurse turned businesswoman Ruth Spradbery is bringing her preloved designer fashions to Southampton. Her Reloved By: fashion roadshow starts on Saturday May 11 at the David Lloyd centre in Lords Hill. Ruth says that in recent years there
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Inquest opens after man, 33, dies in crash on country road
An inquest has opened into the death of a 33-year-old man who crashed into a tree on a Hampshire country road. Mitchell Tulley, of Crookhill, near Romsey, died at the scene of the crash on the A3090 between Hursley Road and Hook Road on April 22
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Weather warning for Southampton as thunderstorms loom
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Southampton ahead of thunderstorms that are expected to hit the region tonight. The Met Office says lightning strikes are likely to be accompanied by heavy rain, resulting in flooding and travel disruption
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Police charge pair after shopliftings in Bursledon, Netley and Hedge End
A man and woman from Southampton have been charged with shoplifting offences in Bursledon, Netley and Hedge End. Jody Kahlid Moylette, 40, of International Way, Southampton was arrested on Friday, April 26. He was later charged with two shopliftings
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Warning as Southampton A&E under ‘extreme pressure’
Health bosses have warned the public to not visit A&E unless it is serious as the city hospital is experiencing ‘extreme pressure’. The emergency department at Southampton General Hospital is experiencing high demand. People are urged to
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Video shows HUGE Southampton changes over just 12 years
A YouTube video of Southampton shows how much the city has changed in just 12 years. The clip, uploaded by My World Through a Lens, shows various parts of the city centre and the buildings which have changed or vanished in the years since.
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Veteran Vicki's fighting spirit shines through with Help for Heroes
The healing power of sport has helped former soldier Vicki Ross through some dark times, and she’s still fighting. Attacking and defending have always been vital to Vicki - whether as a Manchester City footballer, playing wheelchair rugby or the
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Leader says council has 'fallen short' as unemptied bin turmoil continues
The leader of Southampton City Council has offered an update on the bin collection turmoil as issues continue for a third month. As reported in the Echo in February, residents across Southampton have been faced with unemptied bins for more than
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Council apologises for hoardings forcing pedestrians to walk into the road
Southampton City Council has apologised after hoardings at the site of a former social club have leant onto the pavement, forcing pedestrians to walk into a busy main road. In February 2020, a fire ripped through Shirley Working Men’s Club on Victor
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Send off for 'very kind' great-grandmother of 53
Dozens turned out to pay tribute to a “very kind” grandmother hailed as a “pillar” of the Southampton Sikh community. Mourners paid homage to grandmother Pritam Kaur who passed away aged 94 on April 22 at Southampton General Hospital. During
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'I've spoken to' - Martin responds to negativity after three straight defeats
MANAGER Russell Martin claimed most of his interactions with supporters have been "positive" in response to negative sentiment following a string of defeats. Southampton had been in contention to achieve automatic promotion to the Premier League
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Queen Anne arrival - in pictures
Hundreds gathered at priers and marinas across Southampton to get a glimpse of the Queen Anne as she sailed into the city. These images by Stuart Martin show crowds of onlookers gathered at the Hythe Marina to see the newest addition to the Cunard
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No trains from Southampton due to union strike action
Southern Railway has announced no trains will run from Southampton on Tuesday. Train operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has said that there will be no train across the Southern Rail network on May 7. The disruption has been caused by industrial
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'It's always teatime': Alice in Wonderland themed afternoon tea launched
An Alice in Wonderland themed afternoon tea has been launched at a New Forest hotel, close to the home of the 'real' Alice. It's always teatime according to the Mad Hatter in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and literary lovers are enjoying the
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Housebuilder sponsors annual walk in aid of Oakhaven Hospice
A housebuilder has thrown its support behind a fundraising event that aims to raise vital cash for a Hampshire hospice. Pennyfarthing Homes is the main sponsor of this year's annual walk in aid of Oakhaven, which cares for seriously ill patients
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Southampton DJ, 24, speaks on making waves in capital's music scene
Sophie Dickinson, better known as SOPHIX J, from Southampton, showcased her musical talent at the city’s first Electronic Music Dance Weekender, put on by Southampton Forward in March. The 24-year-old, who’s recently been making waves in London
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Paultons Park unveils enticing short break deals for summer
Paultons Park, home of Peppa Pig World, has announced a range of discounted short breaks for families seeking a fun-filled summer holiday. The award-winning Ower attraction provides an ideal spot for a staycation or short break. Their official
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Pub launches menu for dogs - including roast dinner and 'paw star martinis'
Four-legged customers are going 'mutts' for the brand new menu at a much-loved village pub, including roast dinners for dogs, fish and chips and paw star 'martinis'. If you have the most paw-some dog in the world, it's time to visit The Four Horseshoes
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Solent University's fashion students handpicked for campaign
Ahead of the 2024 Graduate Fashion Week, 15 Solent University students have been handpicked for the Talent of Tomorrow campaign. Studying across Fashion Photography, Makeup and Hair Design, Fashion Media, and Fashion Design, these undergraduates
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This is why the roadworks at Spring Road have been hit by delays
Work to install traffic calming measures in Spring Road due to be completed in eight weeks has now entered into a tenth week. The work was needed after a number of high-profile crashes at the junction of Station Road and Spring Road, in Sholing
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KFC closes its doors, fast food chain confirms
The closure of a KFC restaurant has been confirmed. The fast-food branch in Waltons Avenue, Holbury, has shut its doors to customers, a spokesperson confirmed. It comes after days of online speculation regarding the sudden closure of the Long
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7 luxurious cruises leaving Southampton in May 2024 including the Queen Anne
Getting away from the hustle and bustle of usual life can be a great way to recharge, and what better way than to take a trip on a cruise from Southampton? There are several leaving from the city in May that are sailing all over the world including
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Saints Women offer exclusive training to young footballers
Members of Southampton FC's Women’s first team and staff have given AFC Stoneham Youth Under-12s team a two-hour exclusive training session. The coaching stint, which took place at Southampton FC’S Staplewood Training Ground in Marchwood, was a
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Southampton weather forecast for the bank holiday as city hit with sunshine
Southampton has been hit with rays of sunshine and as we rattle towards the warmer months – here’s our look ahead to the bank holiday weather. On Tuesday the city has been graced by sunny cloudless skies and with the UK being set for a bank holiday
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Council leader vows to scrap 20mph speed limit brought in after 'review'
Some roads in Southampton will return to a 30mph limit only two years after the rollout of 20mph limits. The original 2022 decision to move to 20mph was met with controversy with 14 areas in the city earmarked for speed reduction. But now Hill
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Beaulieu fire station welcomes high-tech firefighting appliance
A new fire engine has arrived at Beaulieu fire station, boasting a range of benefits for the community and crews. This Light Rescue Pump (LRP) is more compact, agile, and better equipped than its predecessor. Key features include state-of-the-art
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Historic paddle steamer Waverley named UK's Flagship of the Year
The Waverley, the last seagoing paddle steamer, has been named National Flagship of the Year by National Historic Ships UK. The award acknowledges the breadth of Waverley's sailings and the extended programme planned for 2024 featuring an unprecedented
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'Definitely possible' - Sport Republic's Ankersen hints at Saints-Goztepe transfers
SPORT Republic co-founder Rasmus Ankersen insists "it is definitely possible" to see regular transfers between Saints and Goztepe. The Dane, who helped mastermind Brentford's rise to the Premier League as a co-director, is serving as chairman of