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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

Police have charged two people

Police have charged two people

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Pair charged with preventing burial of a body in funeral parlour investigation

The Henry Cort Community College

The Henry Cort Community College

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Public will get their say to decide future of secondary school

Southampton man Mitchell Ridgwell went on a tirade of harassment against two women in five months

Southampton man Mitchell Ridgwell went on a tirade of harassment against two women in five months

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'Violent and controlling bully' threw drink in ex-girlfriend's face

Police have forfeited more than £11,000 in cash belonging to drug dealer Dawid Such only months before a fatal stabbing in Swaythling, Southampton

Police have forfeited more than £11,000 in cash belonging to drug dealer Dawid Such only months before a fatal stabbing in Swaythling, Southampton

More than £11,000 seized from murder victim just months before his death, court told

Derek Burrows, who was found dead in the River Itchen, Southampton by kayakers, was nearly three times the legal drink drive limit

Derek Burrows, who was found dead in the River Itchen, Southampton by kayakers, was nearly three times the legal drink drive limit

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Tribute to 'kind-hearted' man found dead in river

One lane closed on M27 as crash causes delays

One lane closed on M27 as crash causes delays

One lane closed on M27 as four car crash causes delays

The Hythe Bypass

The Hythe Bypass

Why busy road was closed amid 'extended clean-up operation'

Totton Police Station on Testwood Lane.

Totton Police Station on Testwood Lane.

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New Forest police station to open to public for first time in ten years

Steps will have their own musical

Steps will have their own musical

Mayflower Theatre

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

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

Boomtown Festival

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Police call for review of Boomtown festival's licence after death of 22-year-old

Existing Topographical Survey of Ashely Manor Farm. Image: New Milton Sand & Ballast Ltd/Hampshire County Council

Existing Topographical Survey of Ashely Manor Farm. Image: New Milton Sand & Ballast Ltd/Hampshire County Council

Local government

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Councillor apologises after giving planning permission to controversial quarry

A photo montage showing the proposed telecoms tower at Newlands Road, Blackfield

A photo montage showing the proposed telecoms tower at Newlands Road, Blackfield

Local government

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Green light for 80ft telecoms tower opposite sports centre

Southampton Civic Centre, which is the headquarters of the city council. Picture: LDRS

Southampton Civic Centre, which is the headquarters of the city council. Picture: LDRS

Southampton City Council

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Nursery set to permanently close - despite overwhelming opposition

Popular motorcycle dealership announces sudden closure in Southampton

Popular motorcycle dealership announces sudden closure in Southampton

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Motorcycle dealership suddenly closes after 22 years

What we know as police make arrest following 'cannabis factory' raid

What we know as police make arrest following 'cannabis factory' raid

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What we know as police make arrest in 'cannabis factory' raid

Northfield Road in Ringwood.

Northfield Road in Ringwood.

New Forest District Council

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Developer launches sixth attempt to replace bungalow with three houses

Police have arrested a 55-year-old man

Police have arrested a 55-year-old man

Man, 55, charged after police find Class A drugs and paraphernalia

A BMW driver caught speeding on the M27 is among the latest cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

A BMW driver caught speeding on the M27 is among the latest cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

BMW driver caught at 102mph among M27 speeders in court

Stock image of a bus in Southampton City Centre. Picture: LDRS

Stock image of a bus in Southampton City Centre. Picture: LDRS

Southampton City Council

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Southampton to get more than £4.5m to boost bus services

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

Inside Romsey's town hall.

Inside Romsey's town hall.

Local government

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Groundbreaking technology 'of the future' could be explored in Romsey

Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis

Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis

Infected Blood Scandal

Eastleigh MP calls for changes to blood scandal compensation scheme

PD Blaze of Hants & TVP Police Dog Section.

PD Blaze of Hants & TVP Police Dog Section.

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Police dog catches burglar in the act

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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

Saints v Liverpool at The Dell. October 21, 1989. THE SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO ARCHIVES. Ref - 7288L

Saints v Liverpool at The Dell. October 21, 1989. THE SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO ARCHIVES. Ref - 7288L

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Are Southampton ready to shock Liverpool once again?

Brazil's teenage sensation Endrick has been linked with interest from Saints by Spanish media

Brazil's teenage sensation Endrick has been linked with interest from Saints by Spanish media

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Saints linked with Real Madrid's teenage sensation in Spanish media

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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

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named his team to face world champions South Africa (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named his team to face world champions South Africa (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Warren Gatland makes four changes to Wales starting team for South Africa clash

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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

Saints v Liverpool at The Dell. October 21, 1989. THE SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO ARCHIVES. Ref - 7288L

Saints v Liverpool at The Dell. October 21, 1989. THE SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO ARCHIVES. Ref - 7288L

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Are Southampton ready to shock Liverpool once again?

Foxie's Future has won its battle to buy Foxlease activities centre and secure its future

Foxie's Future has won its battle to buy Foxlease activities centre and secure its future

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Charity wins battle to save 'hugely loved' activities centre after raising £4m

Ashleigh Mutimear-MacMillan, left, and Sonny Wilson take part in the 24-hour Walk the Pier event in 2021. Picture: Mel Port

Ashleigh Mutimear-MacMillan, left, and Sonny Wilson take part in the 24-hour Walk the Pier event in 2021. Picture: Mel Port

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Councillor buys Hythe Pier and vows to safeguard its future

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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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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

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

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

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi speaking to the media at an office of Lahore High Court in Lahore, Pakistan, in 2023 (KM Chaudary/AP)

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi speaking to the media at an office of Lahore High Court in Lahore, Pakistan, in 2023 (KM Chaudary/AP)

Imran Khan given bail in corruption case but must stay in prison in Pakistan

Palestinians gather at the site of an Israeli strike in the courtyard of the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP)

Palestinians gather at the site of an Israeli strike in the courtyard of the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP)

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US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire over lack of link to hostage release

The Royal Navy’s HMS Albion will be decommissioned early (Paul Faith/PA)

The Royal Navy’s HMS Albion will be decommissioned early (Paul Faith/PA)

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Royal Navy assault ships axed as Healey seeks defence savings

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