Fires, crashes and a schoolboy's brush with death - the news in February
February was dominated by major fires, horrific crashes and disturbing court cases
Woman hurt by rock in 'incredibly frightening' burglary
A woman was injured by one of several objects hurled at a house in Southampton, a court heard
Plan to build almost 200 homes on farmland given green light
Plans to build almost 200 homes on agricultural land near Totton have been given the green light - despite a large number of objections
Burglar jailed after stealing BMW in overnight crime spree
A Southampton man stole a silver-coloured BMW during a crime spree carried out in four towns and villages on the same night
Empty bank set to become language school after plans approved
Planning chiefs have approved proposals to turn a former bank into a language school for foreign and domestic students
Massive council shake-up hailed as 'unique opportunity' for Southampton
Government plans to devolve more powers to the regions have been welcomed by the leader of Southampton City Council
In the dock: latest cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court
In the dock - latest cases heard at magistrates' court
The following cases were heard at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court
Plans for 162 student bed spaces on historic hotel city centre site
A developer has unveiled plans to provide a further 162 student bed spaces on an historic site in the centre of Southampton
