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Thomas Ellison has been found guilty of murder after strangling his neighbour in Southampton

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First photo of killer who strangled ‘vulnerable’ neighbour for £481

Southampton paedophile Richard Still sent videos to ‘girl’ on Snapchat

Southampton paedophile Richard Still sent videos to ‘girl’ on Snapchat

Man sent explicit ‘live’ video to ’12-year-old girl’ on Snapchat

Vodafone confirmed to the Daily Echo that a mast, like this one, has been offline since September.

Vodafone confirmed to the Daily Echo that a mast, like this one, has been offline since September.

Mobile signal woes as city centre phone mast has been off for months

Grandmother of 10 who died of cancer 'catastrophically failed' by scan mistakes

A decision is expected to be made today

A decision is expected to be made today

Local government

Neighbours slam plans for four-storey care home as decision looms

The plans look to demolish the existing building at 21 - 35 St Deny's Road.

The plans look to demolish the existing building at 21 - 35 St Deny's Road.

Student housing

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Car showroom on the chopping block could be replaced by student accommodation

A CGI image of the proposed extension to the Solent Sky museum in Albert Road South, Southampton

A CGI image of the proposed extension to the Solent Sky museum in Albert Road South, Southampton

Cultural attractions

Museum set to open cafe on aircraft after council gives green light

Part of a Gosport bank could be converted into nine apartments

Part of a Gosport bank could be converted into nine apartments

Plans revealed to turn part of iconic high street building into several flats

The former hair salon is set to be turned into a community space

The former hair salon is set to be turned into a community space

Local government

Former hair salon to be turned into community space in town centre

Chief CPS prosecutor John Montague has praised the use of CCTV footage in sex assault trials, describing it as “powerful” evidence

Chief CPS prosecutor John Montague has praised the use of CCTV footage in sex assault trials, describing it as “powerful” evidence

RECLAIM OUR PARKS

Reclaim our Parks

Chief prosecutor praises use of ‘powerful’ CCTV in sex assault trials

Maybush Test Centre in Southampton.

Maybush Test Centre in Southampton.

This is the reason why most Southampton learners fail their driving test

A host of drink and drug drivers have appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court

A host of drink and drug drivers have appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court

Drink and drug drivers among those appearing at Southampton court

Postcard of Hythe Pier with Olympic passing

Postcard of Hythe Pier with Olympic passing

The 640-metre long pier with its own train that survived World War II

The average property price in the New Forest is more than £500,000

The average property price in the New Forest is more than £500,000

Cost of buying a house in New Forest 'shocking'

Brockenhurst village.

Brockenhurst village.

Housekeeper's reign of terror exposed as web of lies unravels in court

Mountain Ash Close leading to Heather Court

Mountain Ash Close leading to Heather Court

Man found guilty of murder after strangling neighbour in flat

Above Bar Street

Above Bar Street

Two men punched in assault in Above Bar Street, police say

Snow at Southampton Common

Snow at Southampton Common

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Met Office warns of 'chance of snow' in Southampton this week

Taylor Harwood-Bellis scored on his England debut in a 5-0 win over Republic of Ireland

Taylor Harwood-Bellis scored on his England debut in a 5-0 win over Republic of Ireland

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England hero Harwood-Bellis pleads innocence as he's 'hammered' by Saints teammates

ExxonMobil Fawley site manager Nick Bone, left, with Tm Houghton, chief executive of Community First

ExxonMobil Fawley site manager Nick Bone, left, with Tm Houghton, chief executive of Community First

New vehicles set to ease 'huge' demand for minibus services

The Team Wilder community work in Freemantle

The Team Wilder community work in Freemantle

Wildlife trust receives major funding boost from National Lottery

The South Downs National Park

The South Downs National Park

South Downs National Park

South Downs National Park plans to plant 20,000 trees

BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair will take place in Beaulieu between May 2-4 2025

BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair will take place in Beaulieu between May 2-4 2025

BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair coming to the New Forest

Queen Mary 2 sailing in New York, USA

Queen Mary 2 sailing in New York, USA

Cunard launches Black Friday savings on 2025 and 2026 voyages

A family in Stardrop

A family in Stardrop

Christmas Events

Award-winning Christmas light show set to begin in Romsey

Southampton Sight volunteers at the anniversary event

Southampton Sight volunteers at the anniversary event

Southampton charity's 125 years of supporting blind and partially sighted people

Southampton Port

Southampton Port

Port of Southampton

Around the Port

Utilita Bowl representatives with their awards

Utilita Bowl representatives with their awards

Hampshire's cricket ground scoops three prestigious awards

Sport

File photo of Danny Briggs

Former Hampshire player returns to club for Global Super League

Hampshire discover opponents in first-ever T20 Women's County Cup

Hampshire discover opponents in first-ever T20 Women's County Cup

Hampshire discover opponents in first-ever T20 Women's County Cup

Taylor Harwood-Bellis scored on his England debut in a 5-0 win over Republic of Ireland

Taylor Harwood-Bellis scored on his England debut in a 5-0 win over Republic of Ireland

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England hero Harwood-Bellis pleads innocence as he's 'hammered' by Saints teammates

Saints defender Ronnie Edwards was considered a bargain signing in the summer

Saints defender Ronnie Edwards was considered a bargain signing in the summer

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'Finding my feet' - Summer signing Edwards opens up on start to life at Saints

Saints defender Ronnie Edwards was given a tour of The Cedar School by pupils

Saints defender Ronnie Edwards was given a tour of The Cedar School by pupils

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Saints defender delights pupils at Southampton school with visit

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National Sport

Stonewall’s research comes during their Rainbow Laces campaign (Isaac Parkin/PA)

Stonewall’s research comes during their Rainbow Laces campaign (Isaac Parkin/PA)

One in four LGBTQ+ people do not feel welcome at live sports events – Stonewall

Pep Guardiola is poised to extend his contract at Manchester City (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola is poised to extend his contract at Manchester City (Martin Rickett/PA)

Q&A: What would Pep Guardiola’s contract extension mean for Manchester City?

Sione Tuipulotu’s gran will watch him captain Scotland this weekend (Jane Barlow/PA)

Sione Tuipulotu’s gran will watch him captain Scotland this weekend (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland’s Tuipulotu brothers surprised by grandmother’s arrival from Australia

Tom Curry was forced off early against Australia on November 9 after being knocked out (David Davies/PA)

Tom Curry was forced off early against Australia on November 9 after being knocked out (David Davies/PA)

England working with Tom Curry to reduce concussion risk

Renee Slegers described Arsenal’s switch to Meadow Park for their Champions League game against Bayern Munich as a “bump in the road” (Adam Davy/PA)

Renee Slegers described Arsenal’s switch to Meadow Park for their Champions League game against Bayern Munich as a “bump in the road” (Adam Davy/PA)

Renee Slegers: Arsenal moving from Emirates for men’s game is a bump in the road

Warren Gatland is under immense pressure (David Davies/PA)

Warren Gatland is under immense pressure (David Davies/PA)

Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run

Tottenham intend to appeal against the seven-match suspension imposed on Rodrigo Bentancur (left) for comments made about team-mate Son Heung-min (John Walton/PA)

Tottenham intend to appeal against the seven-match suspension imposed on Rodrigo Bentancur (left) for comments made about team-mate Son Heung-min (John Walton/PA)

Spurs appeal over length of Rodrigo Bentancur ban for Son Heung-min comment

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Nostalgia

A CGI image of the proposed extension to the Solent Sky museum in Albert Road South, Southampton

A CGI image of the proposed extension to the Solent Sky museum in Albert Road South, Southampton

Cultural attractions

Museum set to open cafe on aircraft after council gives green light

Postcard of Hythe Pier with Olympic passing

Postcard of Hythe Pier with Olympic passing

The 640-metre long pier with its own train that survived World War II

Brockenhurst village.

Brockenhurst village.

Housekeeper's reign of terror exposed as web of lies unravels in court

Princess of Wales hospital ship in Southampton Docks on March 20, 1900.

Princess of Wales hospital ship in Southampton Docks on March 20, 1900.

The Princess who regularly greeted brave soldiers at Southampton Docks

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Entertainment

Steps will have their own musical

Mayflower Theatre

Official Steps musical to debut in Southampton in 2026 with tickets on sale soon

Colleen Cockroft, Hilary Buttle, Karen Holloway, Jane Evans and Pat Jeskins

Colleen Cockroft, Hilary Buttle, Karen Holloway, Jane Evans and Pat Jeskins

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Art exhibition sheds light on talented Southampton amateur painters

Suicide prevention quilt to be displayed in Southampton

Suicide prevention quilt to be displayed in Southampton

Suicide prevention quilt to be displayed in Southampton

The Best in Show award was given to Mike Smithson for his painting 'Bruce', a Golden Labrador

The Best in Show award was given to Mike Smithson for his painting 'Bruce', a Golden Labrador

Art and craft show declared 'most successful yet' after 900 visits

Scott Mills will take over from Zoe Ball on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

Scott Mills will take over from Zoe Ball on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

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Eastleigh's Scott Mills announced as new host of BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

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Columnists

Money Matters: Lifetime mortgages are badly misunderstood

Matt Javanshir, owner of Propulsion Games.

Matt Javanshir, owner of Propulsion Games.

Creating games that make people read, think and laugh - SO: Cultured

Satvir Kaur, Southampton Test MP

Satvir Kaur, Southampton Test MP

View from Westminster

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Southampton Labour MP says budget was 'solid plan'

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George Harrison’s Futurama electric guitar (The Beatles Story/PA)

George Harrison’s Futurama electric guitar (The Beatles Story/PA)

Guitar bought by teenage George Harrison for £58 sells for more than £1 million

Defence Secretary John Healey will appear before MPs on Thursday (PA)

Defence Secretary John Healey will appear before MPs on Thursday (PA)

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Healey faces MP questions after ’12 Storm Shadow missiles used in Russia’

Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, lead a rally in Managua, Nicaragua. (AP/Alfredo Zuniga)

Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, lead a rally in Managua, Nicaragua. (AP/Alfredo Zuniga)

Ortega proposes reform to make him and his wife Nicaragua’s ‘co-presidents’

Michael McConville, son of IRA murder victim Jean McConville, at his parents’ grave in Lisburn (Liam McBurney/PA)

Michael McConville, son of IRA murder victim Jean McConville, at his parents’ grave in Lisburn (Liam McBurney/PA)

Disappeared victim’s son criticises ‘cruel’ depiction of mother’s death in drama

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said the move was in response to changing Russian tactics (AP)

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said the move was in response to changing Russian tactics (AP)

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US will allow Ukraine to use anti-personnel land mines against Russian forces

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (Seth Wenig/AP)

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (Seth Wenig/AP)

Georgia election workers seek further penalties against Rudy Giuliani

Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott issue joint plea to MPs to reject assisted dying legislation (UK Parliament/PA)

Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott issue joint plea to MPs to reject assisted dying legislation (UK Parliament/PA)

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Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott make joint plea to reject assisted dying

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