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Rhys Thornton and Andrew Wooff

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'Feral' masked gang jailed for £200,000 burglaries

Work has started at the former NatWest building in Shirley to convert the old branch into flats.

Work has started at the former NatWest building in Shirley to convert the old branch into flats.

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Work begins on plans to change NatWest bank into flats

PC Claire Browne

PC Claire Browne

Inquest opens into death of 'respected' police officer

Pictures Of Hiawatha, In Swanmore, A Hampshire Flint Cottage Planning Permmission Is Sought To Knock It Down And Replace It With Two Modern Houses Image 2

Pictures Of Hiawatha, In Swanmore, A Hampshire Flint Cottage Planning Permmission Is Sought To Knock It Down And Replace It With Two Modern Houses Image 2

Hampshire County Council

Controversial decision to demolish cottage delayed again

A New Forest driver was recorded speeding through country roads at 67mph on a 40mph road.

A New Forest driver was recorded speeding through country roads at 67mph on a 40mph road.

Hampshire Constabulary

New Forest driver caught 27mph over the speed limit

Chef Jay Geddes at the pass

Chef Jay Geddes at the pass

The chef to the stars who has cooked for Beyoncé and the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Petition over parking changes 'killing the community spirit'

Petition over parking changes 'killing the community spirit'

Southampton City Council

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Petition over parking changes 'killing the community spirit'

Terraced house in Bitterne Park with a block paved driveway offering off-road parking

Terraced house in Bitterne Park with a block paved driveway offering off-road parking

Three-bedroom home with conservatory in Bitterne Park on sale for £270,000

The Dog and Crook at Brambridge

The Dog and Crook at Brambridge

Pub of the Week

Pub of the Week

Popular village pub reopens with new owners, an old name and gluten free menu

A Southampton man has admitted wounding and assaulting police officers in a string of attacks

A Southampton man has admitted wounding and assaulting police officers in a string of attacks

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Man admits wounding police officer in attack

A New Forest lavender garden has earned plenty of praise from visitors

A New Forest lavender garden has earned plenty of praise from visitors

'Tranquil' New Forest lavender garden is an 'absolute delight' on a visit

Reception space with grey feature wall, large window, and wood-effect flooring under a central light fitting

Reception space with grey feature wall, large window, and wood-effect flooring under a central light fitting

Inside the five-bedroom family home on the market for £529k

Barton-on-Sea in Hampshire has been rated by Rough Guides as being among Britain’s best seaside towns

Barton-on-Sea in Hampshire has been rated by Rough Guides as being among Britain’s best seaside towns

Hampshire spot with 'stunning coastal walks' among Britain's best seaside towns

The group have set up camp in the New Forest

The group have set up camp in the New Forest

Local government

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Large traveller group of 40 vehicles sets up camp on field

The Imperial China Restaurant in Lyndhurst, which is up for sale for over £1 million.

The Imperial China Restaurant in Lyndhurst, which is up for sale for over £1 million.

Beloved Chinese restaurant up for sale for over £1m after 'sudden closure'

Pupil researchers taking part in the workshop.

Pupil researchers taking part in the workshop.

University of Southampton

Young pupils make big impact with research project aimed at improving schools

A Vulcanus grill in action

A Vulcanus grill in action

Hampshire Fare column

Grill Power: Why Hampshire Is the perfect place to BBQ like an Aussie

Southampton City Council's headquarters at the Civic Centre. Picture: SCC

Southampton City Council's headquarters at the Civic Centre. Picture: SCC

Southampton City Council

City could 'breathe a bit' with council shake-up

Preview event of Marwell summer brick exhibition Extinction

Preview event of Marwell summer brick exhibition Extinction

Marwell's latest two million toy brick exhibition 'Extinction' goes on display

The plans for a new junction are to support the Willborne development

The plans for a new junction are to support the Willborne development

Major Hampshire road to close for 26 days as M27 junction upgrade works continue

Liberty secures £3.5m deal to maintain council heating systems

Liberty secures £3.5m deal to maintain council heating systems

Property services company lands £3.5m council contract

University of Southampton secures £4.35m global grant

University of Southampton secures £4.35m global grant

University gets £4.35m to recruit global researchers

Be Active Hampshire is a fully funded 12-week programme designed to help adults become more active.

Be Active Hampshire is a fully funded 12-week programme designed to help adults become more active.

Hampshire County Council

New scheme launched to get thousands of adults in Hampshire moving

Sport

Shea Charles and Nathan Wood during Southampton's friendly against Valenciennes.

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Saints player ratings as Wood raises stock in tight win over Valenciennes

Saints manager Will Still pictured during Friday's friendly clash with fellow Sport Republic side Valenciennes

Saints manager Will Still pictured during Friday's friendly clash with fellow Sport Republic side Valenciennes

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'Message will be clear' - Still's revealing claim about squad he will take to Girona

Saints have added another match to their pre-season schedule ahead of the trip to Girona

Saints have added another match to their pre-season schedule ahead of the trip to Girona

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Saints confirm addition of second friendly match during Girona tour

Adam Armstrong(L) and Ross Stewart of Southampton during the pre-season friendly match between Southampton and Valenciennes at the Staplewood Campus on July 18, 2025 in Southampton, Hampshire. (Photo by Matt Watson/Southampton FC via Getty Images)

Adam Armstrong(L) and Ross Stewart of Southampton during the pre-season friendly match between Southampton and Valenciennes at the Staplewood Campus on July 18, 2025 in Southampton, Hampshire. (Photo by Matt Watson/Southampton FC via Getty Images)

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Saints edge out Valenciennes in fiery pre-season battle between Sport Republic sides

Will Still pictured on the touchline at Staplewood Campus during pre-season.

Will Still pictured on the touchline at Staplewood Campus during pre-season.

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Still on Valenciennes friendly: 'It wasn't quite what we expected, but it's fitness'

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National Sport

Noni Madueke has joined Arsenal from Chelsea (John Walton/PA)

Noni Madueke has joined Arsenal from Chelsea (John Walton/PA)

Saturday’s briefing: Madueke makes Arsenal switch and Man Utd agree Mbeumo deal

Noni Madueke has left Chelsea to join Arsenal in a £48million move (Mike Egerton/PA)

Noni Madueke has left Chelsea to join Arsenal in a £48million move (Mike Egerton/PA)

Noni Madueke eyes ‘great success’ at Arsenal after £48m arrival from Chelsea

Tom Latham hit 104 as Warwickshire booked their place in the Vitality Blast quarter-finals (John Walton/PA)

Tom Latham hit 104 as Warwickshire booked their place in the Vitality Blast quarter-finals (John Walton/PA)

Tom Latham century leads Warwickshire into quarter-finals

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank refused to put a deadline on chairman Daniel Levy’s desire for Premier League success (Adam Davy/PA)

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank refused to put a deadline on chairman Daniel Levy’s desire for Premier League success (Adam Davy/PA)

Thomas Frank refuses to put timeline on Tottenham’s Premier League title quest

England’s Matt Fitzpatrick is one shot off the lead (Peter Byrne/PA).

England’s Matt Fitzpatrick is one shot off the lead (Peter Byrne/PA).

Matt Fitzpatrick one shot behind Open leader Scottie Scheffler at halfway stage

Daniel Dubois will go head to head with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday (Bradley Collyer/PA).

Daniel Dubois will go head to head with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday (Bradley Collyer/PA).

Daniel Dubois believes beating Oleksandr Usyk would put him among greats

Nicolai Hojgaard, left, and Rasmus Hojgaard, right, are both in contention at Royal Portrush (Peter Byrne/Brian Lawless/PA)

Nicolai Hojgaard, left, and Rasmus Hojgaard, right, are both in contention at Royal Portrush (Peter Byrne/Brian Lawless/PA)

Identical twins Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard shine on day two at Royal Portrush

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Nostalgia

Sir James Matthews building.

Sir James Matthews building.

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The grand old house that made way for buildings we may remember

These captivating images transport us back to a bygone era, long before the devastating impact of the Luftwaffe bombs

These captivating images transport us back to a bygone era, long before the devastating impact of the Luftwaffe bombs

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Truly remarkable aerial shots of Southampton from the 1920s

Franc Kuhbauch being stretched off the troopship.

Franc Kuhbauch being stretched off the troopship.

Sailor on trial in Winchester accused of murdering fellow crewman

56 Portswood Road. Southampton.

56 Portswood Road. Southampton.

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Gravestone of literary great in Southampton garden for 60 years

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Entertainment

Nick Parbutt praises Eastleigh Mela as a celebration of community spirit

Eastleigh Mela reveals headline sponsor ahead of celebration

Horrible Histories - The Concert is coming to Mayflower Theatre Southampton next spring

Horrible Histories - The Concert is coming to Mayflower Theatre Southampton next spring

Mayflower Theatre

20 years of Horrible Histories marked with special live concert series

Swedish jazz star Gunhild Carling at Concorde Club

Swedish jazz star Gunhild Carling at Concorde Club

Singer who performed for the King of Sweden to play in Eastleigh

Doctor Who and The Crown actor stars in chilling ghost story

Doctor Who and The Crown actor stars in chilling ghost story

Mayflower Theatre

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West End ghost story The Woman in Black coming to Southampton

Shoefest marked six years since the reopening of The Four Horseshoes in Nursling

Shoefest marked six years since the reopening of The Four Horseshoes in Nursling

Family friendly festival marks six years since reopening of popular pub

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Columnists

Peter McGahan, Worldwide Financial Planning

Peter McGahan, Worldwide Financial Planning

Mortgage rules under review: End of ‘computer says no’?

Peter McGahan, Worldwide Financial Planning

Peter McGahan, Worldwide Financial Planning

Money Matters: What the Israel and Iran conflict signals for the global economy

Ghanaian-born artist brings African heritage to life in Hampshire schools

Ghanaian-born artist brings African heritage to life in Hampshire schools

Artist brings Ghanaian tradition to life in Southampton workshops

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The Met Office has warned flooding is possible during a weekend of thunderstorms (PA)

The Met Office has warned flooding is possible during a weekend of thunderstorms (PA)

Amber weather warning as thunderstorms bring threat of flooding

President Donald Trump speaks at an event for the signing a bill at the White House (AP/Alex Brandon)

President Donald Trump speaks at an event for the signing a bill at the White House (AP/Alex Brandon)

Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties

People take part in a demonstration at Trafalgar Square in support of Palestine Action in June (Lucy North/PA)

People take part in a demonstration at Trafalgar Square in support of Palestine Action in June (Lucy North/PA)

Pro-Palestine protests across the UK as police warn over banned group support

A new test can predict the odds of breast cancer returning in certain patients (Alamy/PA)

A new test can predict the odds of breast cancer returning in certain patients (Alamy/PA)

New test could revolutionise aftercare for thousands of breast cancer patients

Flooding is expected (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Flooding is expected (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Amber weather warning coming into force with dangerous thunderstorms on the way

A team of researchers looked at the impact of giving pregnant women the respiratory syncytial virus (Joe Giddens/PA)

A team of researchers looked at the impact of giving pregnant women the respiratory syncytial virus (Joe Giddens/PA)

RSV jab in pregnancy can ‘significantly’ cut baby’s infection risk, study finds

Turkey’s Marmaris has been ranked the cheapest short-haul holiday destination for UK families (Alamy/PA)

Turkey’s Marmaris has been ranked the cheapest short-haul holiday destination for UK families (Alamy/PA)

Turkey’s Marmaris tops ranking of cheapest family holiday destinations

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