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England’s attacking quality shone throughout, but defensive lapses remain a concern, with Croatia twice capitalising on ...
17/06/2026

England’s attacking quality shone throughout, but defensive lapses remain a concern, with Croatia twice capitalising on loose marking and slow reactions inside the box.

England edged a chaotic first half before taking control after the interval in a high‑scoring World Cup clash with Croatia.

Harry Kane opened the scoring from a retaken penalty, only for Martin Baturina to smash in a powerful equaliser on 36 minutes.

Kane restored England’s advantage six minutes later, rising to head in Declan Rice’s corner.

Croatia hit back again seconds before half‑time, with Petar Musa guiding a composed side‑foot finish past the keeper to make it 2–2 at the break.

England reasserted themselves early in the second half when Jude Bellingham fired them back in front, and substitute Marcus Rashford sealed the result late on with a confident fourth.

What are they going to gain by damaging this?Paddington Bear is back in his original Above Bar Street spot after survivi...
17/06/2026

What are they going to gain by damaging this?

Paddington Bear is back in his original Above Bar Street spot after surviving multiple vandalism incidents during his previous placement.
Go! Southampton has restored the statue, now once again greeting visitors in the city centre.





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England have looked dangerous in attack, but far too fragile at the back.
17/06/2026

England have looked dangerous in attack, but far too fragile at the back.

What's your prediction? 5-0?England - Croatia
17/06/2026

What's your prediction? 5-0?
England - Croatia


England Kick Off World Cup Against Croatia in 2018 Rematch.England are set to open their World Cup campaign with a repea...
17/06/2026

England Kick Off World Cup Against Croatia in 2018 Rematch.

England are set to open their World Cup campaign with a repeat of the 2018 semi‑final, facing Croatia in a high‑stakes Group Stage clash.

Anticipation is building as the Three Lions look to start strong and rewrite the script from eight years ago.

Come on England ⚽

Border Force officers have made the largest cannabis interception in UK history after seizing almost 12 tonnes of the dr...
16/06/2026

Border Force officers have made the largest cannabis interception in UK history after seizing almost 12 tonnes of the drug at Southampton Port in May.

The haul discovered across two shipping containers has an estimated street value of £139 million, according to officials.

Investigators say the scale of the seizure represents a major blow to the organised crime groups attempting to move drugs through UK ports.

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of facilitating the imports and remain under investigation as enquiries continue.

Border Force and the National Crime Agency are now working to establish the full route and network behind the record breaking shipment.




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Drivers on the M27 are finally set for smoother, faster journeys, with National Highways confirming that long running re...
16/06/2026

Drivers on the M27 are finally set for smoother, faster journeys, with National Highways confirming that long running restrictions between junctions 5 and 7 will be lifted next week.

Testing and commissioning on the upgraded stretch will conclude by 6am on Tuesday 23 June, allowing all four lanes to reopen in both directions and restoring the 70mph limit.

Variable speed limits will continue to operate when required.

The project has involved resurfacing the old concrete carriageway with almost 90,000 tonnes of low noise asphalt, alongside extensive drainage improvements, barrier upgrades and concrete repairs.

Officials say the result will be a quieter, safer and more reliable section of motorway.

Two final overnight closures are needed to remove temporary signage: Friday 19 June — M27 junction 8 eastbound entry slip road, 9pm–6am.

Tuesday 30 June — M3 southbound to M27 eastbound link road, 9pm–6am.

Signed diversion routes will be in place.Temporary restrictions will remain around junction 8 due to separate bridge‑maintenance work, while Hampshire County Council’s junction 10 upgrade is still expected to complete this winter.





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Police have launched an urgent appeal to find missing Southsea teenager Ava Banergee, also known as Gray.Officers say th...
15/06/2026

Police have launched an urgent appeal to find missing Southsea teenager Ava Banergee, also known as Gray.

Officers say the 18‑year‑old was last seen in Southsea at 8.40am today (15 June) and concerns for their welfare are growing.

Ava is described as having pale olive skin, standing 5ft 7ins tall, with short hair. They were last seen wearing a green hoodie with white writing on the front.Police are urging anyone who has seen Ava, or who has information that could help the search, to call 999 immediately, quoting reference 44260283363.



A community group has been left shocked, angry and heartbroken after thieves stole around £10,000 worth of garden equip...
15/06/2026

A community group has been left shocked, angry and heartbroken after thieves stole around £10,000 worth of garden equipment from their storage container at Bartley Park.

The Friends of Bartley Park, based off Ashurst Bridge Road, discovered the break‑in between 17:00 on Thursday and 10:30 on Friday, finding their green shipping container forced open and vital tools missing including strimmers, mowers and a brand‑new wood chipper.

Teresa Young, a retired police officer and long‑standing volunteer, said the group was stunned by the scale of the crime.“They must have had a lot of people because there was a lot of tools that were stolen,” she said, describing the incident as deeply upsetting for a team that has spent five years transforming 25 acres of woodland and grassland into accessible, wildlife‑friendly spaces.

The group won a BBC Make a Difference Award in 2025 for its work revitalising the park.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is investigating and urging anyone with information to contact then .




Bishopstoke is gearing up for a major milestone later this month as the community prepares to celebrate the 120th annive...
15/06/2026

Bishopstoke is gearing up for a major milestone later this month as the community prepares to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the historic Bishopstoke Carnival.

The festivities take place on Saturday 27 June, beginning at 11am with the traditional carnival procession through the village.

Crowds are expected to line the route as colourful floats, community groups and performers mark more than a century of local heritage.

Join the Bishopstoke Carnival on Saturday, 27th June 2026 for a fun festival-themed event at Glebe Meadow, Spring Lane.

Enjoy a parade, music, stalls, duck races, and games. The carnival features a parade from 11am to 12pm, river floats with judging at 1pm, and a fete with music from 12pm to 5pm.
Duck races will occur throughout the day at Bishopstoke Beach. Entry is free.






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