Ross Marshall

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Upper St Helens Road (Image: Google) Police are searching for eyewitnesses after a man has been seen waving road signs, shouting and trying to flag down passing cars at 3am in Hedge End. It has been reported to police that a man in Hedge End has been acting suspiciously on a number of occasions. This has been reported in the Hedge End Village area of the town with last night's incident taking place on Upper St Helens Road.

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Ross Marshall

Royal Palace is the latest restaurant to open at the Royal Pier - the former home of Kuti’s Brasserie. The new curry house boasts an extensive and flavour-filled menu with plans for a roof top bar to be opened during the summer with views over Southampton water. Royal Palace had its official opening event on Tuesday, May 27, which was attended by residents and special guests including Southampton’s Lord Mayor, Cllr James Baillie.

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With his exact net worth shrouded in mystery, Turki Alalshikh, is said to be a billionaire due to his positions within the Saudi Arabian government and an advisor to the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Alalshikh is chairman of the Saudi Government’s General Entertainment Authority and as prior owner of clubs such as Egypt’s Pyramids FC from 2018 to 2019 and Spain’s UD Almería from 2019 until 2025. As previously reported in the Echo, the billionaire may have his eyes set on Saints.

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Ross Marshall

The crash on Bitterne Road East (Image: NQ) A dog has been killed after a crash on a busy road in Southampton. At around noon today, May 27, long queues began to build on Bitterne Road East in Southampton today. Drivers were at a standstill for around 15 minutes while two cars and a van were stopped on the side of the busy road. Police have confirmed that a dog was killed during the incident.

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Ross Marshall

Independence of the Seas (Image: NQ) One of the biggest cruise ships in the UK has been given a top hygiene rating by the CDC. Independence of the Seas is due to be based in Southampton for the summer 2025 season with it having less than 200 passengers less than P&O's Arvia - considered the biggest ship in the UK. Within their hygiene report the CDC highlighted a number of areas for improvement.