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• Rusk labels Aston Villa result 'quite harsh' as he draws 'encouragement'

  12-04-2025 19:24 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton interim boss Simon Rusk insisted a 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa was "quite harsh" after he was left encouraged despite some "naivety".
  
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• 'A delightful Easter treat': our review of The Baddies at Mayflower Studios

  17-04-2025 04:33 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  What a delightful Easter treat it was to see the latest Julia Donaldson tale in the theatre.
  
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• Two-bedroom flat above Greggs in heart of city centre up for sale

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  A two-bedroom apartment within a character building on Southampton's high street is available for prospective investors.
  
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• Three young players Saints should build team around in Championship

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC's relegation to the Championship is an unwanted yet much-needed opportunity to rebuild the squad.
  
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• Stop the Portswood Bus Gate is the biggest petition council have ever received

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  A petition against a bus gate trial in Southampton is the largest petition the council has ever received.
  
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• Pupils from three schools praised for taking part in national competition

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Pupils from three schools in Southampton have been celebrated for their "talent" and "passion" shown in a national reading competition.
  
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• Parents who failed to send children to school appear in court

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Four Hampshire mothers have been fined for failing to send their children to school regularly
  
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• Original jukebox musical returns to Mayflower Theatre stage in 2026

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Buddy – the original ‘jukebox’ musical – will return to Mayflower Theatre Southampton in 2026
  
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• New gift retailer set to open in Westquay in 'early summer'

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  A card and gift retailer is set to open in Westquay, Southampton, in the "early summer", the brand confirmed to the Echo.
  
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• Men fined after being found with Class A drugs - but avoid jail

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Two men found with cocaine and heroin in Hampshire have been fined
  
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• Gold medallist Aaron Phipps praises students for their 'innovative ideas'

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  A paralympic gold medallist has praised students for their "innovative ideas" at a travel event
  
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• Football fan slapped with fine for using flare during Saints match

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Football fan Mark Hams has been fined for using a flare at a Southampton FC match
  
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• Elderly lady disappeared from cruise ship - was she dead?

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  They came to the conclusion that Mrs Brereton had committed suicide in bizarre circumstances.
  
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• Eight-year-old ‘chocaholic’ wins dream job as chief Easter egg tasting officer

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  An eight-year-old chocaholic from Southampton has won her dream job as Aldi’s ‘chief Easter egg tasting officer’
  
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• Easter egg thief among those appearing at Southampton court

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court:
  
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• Crematorium raises more than £11,000 for charity

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton Crematorium, run by Southampton City Council has raised £12,500 for Maggie’s Southampton and the Salvation Army in Sholing.
  
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• Couple ‘heartbroken’ after home of 64 years faces being demolished

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  A couple have said they’re heartbroken after a family home of more than six decades faces being demolished by new owners
  
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• Beattie believes Saints bosses are striving to 'bring the good times back'

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Former Southampton FC forward James Beattie is confident the club is in good hands ahead of a return to the Championship next season.
  
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• ARCHIVE: Suicidal man attempted to purchase gun and ammunition

  17-04-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Louis Callaghan might have succeeded but for the intervention of a shopkeeper who wrestled him to the ground and snatched a revolver he had been intent on buying.
  
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• Student shop to open at community arts centre

  16-04-2025 18:58 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  A student shop is set to open at a community arts centre in Southampton
  
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• Ferry firm Red Funnel records huge loss for 2023

  16-04-2025 17:27 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  The ferry firm's accounts have been published
  
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• Surman 'loving' Saints U18s role as they gun for Premier League South title

  16-04-2025 17:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Under-18s lead coach Andrew Surman has challenged his side to control what they can as they aim to win the Under-18 Premier League title.
  
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• Former Portsmouth man second in latest odds for next Saints manager

  16-04-2025 14:40 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Former Portsmouth player Gary O'Neil currently ranks second in the odds to become the next Southampton boss.
  
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• Swastikas daubed on trees in city park condemned by MP

  16-04-2025 12:27 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Swastika symbols have been spray-painted on trees in Southampton Common
  
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• Disgust as Swastikas daubed on trees in city park

  16-04-2025 12:27 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Swastika symbols have been spray-painted on trees in Southampton Common
  
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• Primark rolls out new service at Southampton store

  16-04-2025 12:08 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Primark rolls out Click & Collect service at Southampton store
  
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• Craig David has important message as he returns to Southampton

  16-04-2025 10:13 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Craig David has returned to his childhood council house to push for social housing which the singer says 'heartbreakingly' many kids cannot access.
  
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• Saints midfielder Charles nominated for Championship Young Player of Season award

  16-04-2025 10:04 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC midfielder Shea Charles has been nominated for the Championship Young Player of the Season award.
  
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• Police find knife and drugs after 'suspicious' men stopped in park at night

  16-04-2025 09:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Officers have seized drugs and weapons after arresting two men in Southampton.
  
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• Shock as Westquay store suddenly closes without warning

  16-04-2025 08:42 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  A gift and stationery retailer in Westquay shopping centre has suddenly closed its doors, closing the only Typo shop in Southampton.
  
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