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Police in Netley in December

Teenager faces no action after being charged with Netley murder

Police seize this in Portswood

Police seize this in Portswood

Illegal tobacco, vapes and alcohol products worth £60,000 seized

A general view inside St Mary's.

A general view inside St Mary's.

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Saints FA Cup tie with Burnley given official date and kick-off time

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Manhunt after dog walker sets car ablaze in Sholing

St Anne’s Road, Woolston

St Anne’s Road, Woolston

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Man flashes woman in her 50s stood at bus stop

Tributes have poured in for Southampton man Mitchell Hopkins

Tributes have poured in for Southampton man Mitchell Hopkins

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Girlfriend pays emotional tribute to partner who died unexpectedly on ski slopes

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Cruise cancelled as Regal Princess due in dock for essential maintenance

Jon Windeatt, 87, holding a previous Parking Charge Notice (PCN).

Jon Windeatt, 87, holding a previous Parking Charge Notice (PCN).

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Pensioner vows not to pay 'mindboggling' community centre parking fine

Alleged Islamic State supporter Abdullah Bellil has appeared in court charged with sharing terrorist publications

Alleged Islamic State supporter Abdullah Bellil has appeared in court charged with sharing terrorist publications

Southampton man accused of supporting IS appears in court

Passengers on a flight diverted from Southampton to Nottingham branded their experience as ‘travel hell,’ arriving in the city eight hours after expected.

Passengers on a flight diverted from Southampton to Nottingham branded their experience as ‘travel hell,’ arriving in the city eight hours after expected.

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Passengers call 160-mile diversion from Southampton airport 'travel hell'

A historic photo at Stubbington Study Centre, as 2,000 people signed a petition to save the centre within 24 hours.

A historic photo at Stubbington Study Centre, as 2,000 people signed a petition to save the centre within 24 hours.

Local government

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Petition to save beloved study centre gets 2,000 signatures in one day

Southampton teacher Joe

Southampton teacher Joe

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Southampton teacher becomes new favourite to win BBC's The Traitors

Tara reopened the shop on Wednesday

Tara reopened the shop on Wednesday

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Vandals make bridal store owner more determined after windows smashed

Saints hope to bolster their football management team soon following a shuffle in the club's leadership

Saints hope to bolster their football management team soon following a shuffle in the club's leadership

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Saints working on appointment of Spors as club's new technical director

Wildern School pupils after winning the Platinum Artsmark award

Wildern School pupils after winning the Platinum Artsmark award

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School awarded highest accolade from Arts Council England

Southampton Magistrates' Court

Southampton Magistrates' Court

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In the dock - latest update from magistrates' court

Southampton Magistrates' Court

Southampton Magistrates' Court

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Man jailed for breaching restraining order four times

One in five people aged 18-24 now avoid alcohol completely

One in five people aged 18-24 now avoid alcohol completely

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Southampton ranked among most sober cities in UK

The Pinnacle team with Andy front centre in flip flops

The Pinnacle team with Andy front centre in flip flops

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

State-of-the-art gym catering for elite and novices expanding online

A member of the Royal Logistic Corps inspects a row of Foxhound patrol vehicles ahead of them being loaded onto sealift ship, MV Hurst Point, at The Sea Mounting Centre in Marchwood

A member of the Royal Logistic Corps inspects a row of Foxhound patrol vehicles ahead of them being loaded onto sealift ship, MV Hurst Point, at The Sea Mounting Centre in Marchwood

Hundreds of military vehicles leave Marchwood for major Nato exercise

Latest Southampton death notices and funeral announcements

Latest Southampton death notices and funeral announcements

Latest Southampton death notices and funeral announcements

Apples at Southampton’s Bassett Green School in 1947.

Apples at Southampton’s Bassett Green School in 1947.

Fruit and friendship blossomed during Southampton's darkest days

Inquest opens after man found dead in his home

Inquest opens after man found dead in his home

Inquest opens after man found dead in his home

Southampton has been named the third slowest place for traffic in England.

Southampton has been named the third slowest place for traffic in England.

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Southampton named third slowest place for traffic in England

David Longden-Thurgood outside court

David Longden-Thurgood outside court

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Former PC found to have committed gross misconduct after being cleared of rape

Chinese New Year celebrations

Chinese New Year celebrations

Chinese New Year

Southampton gearing up for vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations

The council chamber at the Civic Centre in Southampton. Picture: LDRS

The council chamber at the Civic Centre in Southampton. Picture: LDRS

Southampton City Council

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Back to normal for budget, says council chief executive

Charlie Gray (left) and Ben O'Nion are launching Echo AI, a smart note-taking service.

Charlie Gray (left) and Ben O'Nion are launching Echo AI, a smart note-taking service.

Two techies who secured £2m investment at 19 launch new AI bot

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A general view inside St Mary's.

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Saints FA Cup tie with Burnley given official date and kick-off time

Saints are set to visit Chelsea in front of the TV cameras next month

Saints are set to visit Chelsea in front of the TV cameras next month

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Saints trip to Chelsea in February given new date and kick-off for TV broadcast

Shea Charles is set to return to Saints this month after he was recalled from his loan

Shea Charles is set to return to Saints this month after he was recalled from his loan

'It was very late' - Rohl opens up on Saints decision to recall loanee Charles

Emma Thompson during the Women’s League Cup match between Portsmouth Women and Southampton FC

Emma Thompson during the Women’s League Cup match between Portsmouth Women and Southampton FC

Saints forward joins Portsmouth on loan for rest of season

Saints hope to bolster their football management team soon following a shuffle in the club's leadership

Saints hope to bolster their football management team soon following a shuffle in the club's leadership

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Saints working on appointment of Spors as club's new technical director

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Ojo is part of a 34-strong TV team delivering the Champions and Challenge Cup for Premier Sports, the new broadcasters of international club rugby's premier competitions.

Ojo is part of a 34-strong TV team delivering the Champions and Challenge Cup for Premier Sports, the new broadcasters of international club rugby's premier competitions.

Bath must head to Dublin with no fear of Leinster, says Topsy Ojo

Oboavwoduo was selected in third place for the illustrious Award from around 1,000 rising stars, supported by SportsAid, across more than 60 different sports in 2024.

Oboavwoduo was selected in third place for the illustrious Award from around 1,000 rising stars, supported by SportsAid, across more than 60 different sports in 2024.

Oboavwoduo honoured to be in top three for SportsAid One-To-Watch award

Ruby White completed her European three-peat and became -48kg world champion at the inaugural U19 World Boxing Championships.

Ruby White completed her European three-peat and became -48kg world champion at the inaugural U19 World Boxing Championships.

Ruby White crowned winner of prestigious SportsAid One-to-Watch award

Nigel Stickings (left) and Sam Reardon (right)

Nigel Stickings (left) and Sam Reardon (right)

Stickings thrilled to present 400m star with SportsAid runner-up prize

ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2025 captains pose alongside the trophy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia © ICC 2023

ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2025 captains pose alongside the trophy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia © ICC 2023

England looking to have “loads of fun” says Tilly Corteen-Coleman

Tigers will fancy their chances at Toulouse, believes Goode

Tigers will fancy their chances at Toulouse, believes Goode

Tigers will fancy their chances at Toulouse, believes Goode

Goode is part of a 34-strong TV team delivering Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup for Premier Sports, the new broadcasters of international club rugby's premier competitions.

Goode is part of a 34-strong TV team delivering Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup for Premier Sports, the new broadcasters of international club rugby's premier competitions.

Harlequins need to regain their physical edge, admits Andy Goode

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Nostalgia

Apples at Southampton’s Bassett Green School in 1947.

Apples at Southampton’s Bassett Green School in 1947.

Fruit and friendship blossomed during Southampton's darkest days

Saints v Man United 19th Jan 1998 - David Hurst

Saints v Man United 19th Jan 1998 - David Hurst

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Saints' domination over Man Utd - in three acts

Owners and managers of the new Club Rosso at Harbour House, Town Quay celebrate the opening.

Owners and managers of the new Club Rosso at Harbour House, Town Quay celebrate the opening.

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Photos show opening of Southampton's trendiest new bar 15 years ago - spot yourself?

Fareham Station in 1915.

Fareham Station in 1915.

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How one of the busiest stations in Hampshire closed before it ever got going

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Entertainment

Enjoying Wickham Festival

The top music acts announced for Wickham Festival 2025

Southampton teacher Joe

Southampton teacher Joe

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Southampton teacher becomes new favourite to win BBC's The Traitors

A scene from Now That's What I Call A Musical

A scene from Now That's What I Call A Musical

Mayflower Theatre

'A retro rave': what we thought of Now That's What I Call A Musical

Charlotte and Joe both live in Hampshire

Charlotte and Joe both live in Hampshire

Two Hampshire contestants both have a good chance of winning BBC's The Traitors

One of Take That has an upcoming gig date in Eastleigh

One of Take That has an upcoming gig date in Eastleigh

Take That member announces upcoming gig in Eastleigh

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View from Westminster

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View from Westminster: MP on devolution

Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis says she 'wasted no time' urging the Secretary of State for Environment to take action on Southern Water.

Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis says she 'wasted no time' urging the Secretary of State for Environment to take action on Southern Water.

View from Westminster

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Eastleigh MP says Southern Water 'must pay for mistakes'

Darren Paffey, Labour MP for Southampton Itchen

Darren Paffey, Labour MP for Southampton Itchen

View from Westminster

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MP: 'I won't shy away from asking tough questions of Labour Government'

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer accepted City minister Ms Siddiq’s resignation on Tuesday but said ‘the door remains open for you going forward’ (Victoria Jones/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer accepted City minister Ms Siddiq’s resignation on Tuesday but said ‘the door remains open for you going forward’ (Victoria Jones/PA)

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Treasury minister ‘very happy’ to work with Tulip Siddiq again if reappointed

The average UK property value in November was £290,000 (Gareth Fuller/PA)

The average UK property value in November was £290,000 (Gareth Fuller/PA)

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Annual UK house price growth accelerated in November – ONS

The move is a show of strength in the face of the Chinese presence (AP)

The move is a show of strength in the face of the Chinese presence (AP)

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Indian navy launches submarine and warships to guard against Chinese presence

RSPB Wallasea Island Nature Reserve in Essex will benefit from extra land where conservationists hope to create a lagoon to help wildlife to thrive (Ben Andrew/ RSPB/ PA)

RSPB Wallasea Island Nature Reserve in Essex will benefit from extra land where conservationists hope to create a lagoon to help wildlife to thrive (Ben Andrew/ RSPB/ PA)

Nature reserve built with help of soil from Crossrail scheme is to expand

Train operator Avanti West Coast said it took more than 5,000 children on free trips under a scheme to help disadvantaged pupils (Avanti West Coast/PA)

Train operator Avanti West Coast said it took more than 5,000 children on free trips under a scheme to help disadvantaged pupils (Avanti West Coast/PA)

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Train operator takes 5,000 pupils on free trips

Economic issues are likely to dominate at the forthcoming German election (AP)

Economic issues are likely to dominate at the forthcoming German election (AP)

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Germany’s economy shrank for second consecutive year in 2024, figures show

The Association of Directors for Children’s Services (ADCS) has published its latest Safeguarding Pressures report (Alamy/PA)

The Association of Directors for Children’s Services (ADCS) has published its latest Safeguarding Pressures report (Alamy/PA)

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Parents’ mental health now most common factor in children’s social care need

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