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Change to Queen Anne’s arrival time in Southampton
The highly anticipated arrival of a new Cunard ship in Southampton has been given a new time. Queen Anne will now anrrive into the city at 8pm tomorrow, according to the ABP website. The impressive vessel was due in at the weekend but is now
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Last chance to get tickets to Circus Extreme, visiting Southampton!
Circus Extreme is thrilled to be back in Southampton as part of its 2024 world tour. A one-of-a-kind performance, that features some of the most talented performers in the world. Merging modern and contemporary styles with extreme stunts and classic
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Southampton International Boat Show to debut thrilling new sport
Southampton International Boat Show is back with its 'On the Water Stage' lineup featuring the stunning spectacle of wing foiling. Hugo Dobrijevic, the national champion, will debut the sport at the show, displaying his awe-inspiring aerobatics
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Festival promises the best of everything at Upton House, Poole
A tasty starter to get foodies and live music fans in the mood for Glastonbury, Upton House Food and Music Festival, taking place June 14th – 16th, in Poole, is a sure fire feast for all the senses – a family day out in beautiful surroundings with
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Amendments permitted to existing Hampshire Gypsy caravan site
MINOR amendments to a gypsy caravan site were unanimously permitted by a planning committee. Nathan Taylor's application, at Woodington Road in East Wellow, was initially granted in 2021. It was brought back to Test Valley Borough Council's
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Lorry driver admits aiming lorry at pedestrian in row
An HGV driver who sent a person flying backwards by driving his lorry at them has admitted dangerous driving. Martyn Clark, 41, drove towards a member of the public following a row. Clark, of Bishopsfield Road in Fareham, was driving a Scania
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Pupils come out in force to protest building a quarry near their school
Hundreds of pupils from a Hamble school turned out in force to take a stand against plans for a quarry on their doorstep. Teachers and students from The Hamble School lined Satchell Lane yesterday morning, holding placards with messages such as
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Southampton, Fareham and Eastleigh pharmacy opening times for May bank holiday
The May bank holiday is fast approaching and residents across Southampton and Hampshire are eager to know if they can pick up their prescriptions. NHS England has published a list showing which pharmacies will be open across Southampton, Winchester
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Yacht club welcomes back 100-year-old former member
Richard Robinson, a one-hundred-year-old former sailor, took a nostalgic trip back to his old haunt, the Royal Lymington Yacht Club, where he used to sail. Robinson, who was a member of the club for 40 years, enjoyed lunch and a coffee morning,
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Man who sent abusive messages to ex and repeatedly went to her home is released
A man who harassed his former partner, sending her abusive messages and repeatedly turning up at her home has been released from custody. Michael Hunt, 49, bombarded his ex with abusive messages after a row at her home in Southampton, a court heard
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From Chelsea Girl to Woolworths - 11 Southampton shops we miss most
Throughout the years, numerous shops have made their mark on the city centre of Southampton, each with its own story of arrival and departure. From iconic department stores to charming speciality boutiques, these shops have woven a rich tapestry
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Tribute to the Hampshire Cricket Committee chairman during Shane Warne's spell
A much-loved family man, highly regarded accountant and passionate sportsman who was the chairman of Hampshire's Cricket Committee for many years has died aged 85. David Robinson, known as Dave or Robo, was involved in the huge cricketing coup
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Queen Anne: The A to Z of Cunard's latest liner as she arrives in Southampton
Queen Anne, the latest luxury liner in the Cunard fleet, arrives in her homeport of Southampton today (Tuesday April 30) ahead of her maiden voyage. Here's our A to Z guide to the 249th ship in the Cunard fleet, which weighs 113,000 tons and will
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Hundreds to attend funeral of beloved ‘matriarch’ of Sikh community
Hundreds of people are expected to attend the funeral of the ‘matriarch’ of the Southampton Sikh community. Pritam Kaur passed away aged 94 on April 22 at Southampton General Hospital. Mrs Kaur offered a listening ear to many in the city and
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Spacey-Cale: 'There’s plenty of positives to take from this season'
SAINTS Women boss Marieanne Spacey-Cale wants her side to take the positives out of the 2023-24 Women's Championship campaign after defeat at Charlton saw them finish fourth. A win would have seen Saints end their second campaign in the Championship
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Bid to protect popular green wins success
A bid to turn green space outside a Lee-on-the-Solent church into a recreational area has been dropped after the Diocese of Portsmouth said it would not build on the site. In 2017, an application was submitted to Hampshire County Council to register
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City primary school praised for effective leadership for second year running
St Monica Primary School in Southampton has been praised for a second consecutive year by a national education charity which shares leading practice in classrooms. Challenge Partners, an organisation encouraging schools to work together to make
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Key issues ahead of local elections in Southampton: Council finances
Southampton City Council is currently going through one of its most perilous financial periods. The local authority has in-principle approval from government for up to £121.6million of exceptional financial support in the current financial year
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Cosy pub across the water with sea views named the region's best pub
A cosy and welcoming waterfront pub run by two lifelong friends has been named the best pub in the region. The Old Fort, in the Edwardian sailing village of Seaview on the Isle of Wight, fought off tough competition from across the South East
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Huge £2,000 reward offered to find swan killer
A fundraiser to provide a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who killed a swan in Southampton has already reached £2,000. The Just Giving campaign has been set up by a community devastated at the loss of a nesting swan,
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Netley salon wins big at national hair and beauty awards
A Netley salon has won big at a national awards ceremony. PURE Holistic Beauty, in Station Road, Netley, picked up Local salon of the year at the English Hair & Beauty Awards 2024: Chapter 3, organised by Creative Oceanic. The winners were
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Martin: 'We have a clear identity we will embark on until the owners want to sell'
SAINTS boss Russell Martin urged supporters to get behind the team and reiterated the club's decision to continue in its direction. Martin insists "everyone agrees" their current philosophy is the "way to go" for Saints to remain sustainable.
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Pest that forced closure of McDonald’s restaurant revealed
The pest that forced a McDonald’s restaurant to close has been revealed. A cockroach infestation shut the Shirley Road branch last week, the fast-food chain has revealed. The problem is yet to be fully resolved, but the restaurant has been
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Solent University students partner with NHS trust for short film project
Budding directors at a Southampton university have created a series of short films for the NHS. Nine short films have been produced by a group of 28 students from Solent University, Southampton, for use by the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Maritime UK Solent seeks industry experts for voluntary board roles
Maritime UK Solent is now recruiting industry experts to join its board as a non-executive director. The voluntary roles require individuals from the private sector with a proven track record of leadership within the maritime small and medium-sized
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Enjoy half-price luxury wines during Coravin's World Wine Tour at Chewton Glen
A well-known wine preservation company is set to launch a World Wine Tour for a month at Chewton Glen. Coravin will make exceptionally rare fine wines available by the glass in selected restaurants across the UK at half the price. The tour
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Old Sholing seen through incredible vintage postcards
Sholing’s history stretches back centuries, offering a fascinating glimpse into the area’s development and character. Records from 1251 mention Sholing, suggesting an origin stretching even further back. Initially a small, rural hamlet with