Southern Daily Echo’s chief reporter for Eastleigh, Duncan Eaton, has retired after 44 years at the newspaper.

He left the Southampton-based daily on 31 July.

The role, which may not be filled, will be covered by a team of three reporters based at the Eastleigh district office, of which journalist Simon Carr is the main contact.

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