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Workers have started ripping out play centre Injoy Southampton six months after it suddenly closed

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Workers rip out play centre six months after it shut for good

The pattern in the sky above North Baddesley was apparently caused by a fuel dump

The pattern in the sky above North Baddesley was apparently caused by a fuel dump

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Mysterious spiral-like shape spotted in skies above Hampshire

Scaffolding company wants to expand its operations

Campaigners held a protest outside BOC Gas, Totton demanding the company cuts ties with the animal testing industry

Campaigners held a protest outside BOC Gas, Totton demanding the company cuts ties with the animal testing industry

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Protestors demand Totton company cuts ties with animal testing industry

The Eastleigh takeaways and eateries handed a 'one' food hygiene rating

The Eastleigh takeaways and eateries handed a 'one' food hygiene rating

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Chippy among eateries told 'major improvement' necessary by inspectors

Morrisons is set to close 52 in-store cafés and 17 connivence stores across the UK as well as several florists, meat and fish counters and pharmacies.

Morrisons is set to close 52 in-store cafés and 17 connivence stores across the UK as well as several florists, meat and fish counters and pharmacies.

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Full list of Morrisons cafés and convenience stores set to close in the UK

Southampton’s much-loved Foodie Fortnight is back

Southampton’s much-loved Foodie Fortnight is back

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Full list of deals available in Southampton as Foodie Fortnight starts

Steve Rogers with his new BMW 7 Series

Steve Rogers with his new BMW 7 Series

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Chauffeur expands business with luxury BMW

The shop inside Fareham Shopping Centre

The shop inside Fareham Shopping Centre

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Stores set to close after after 16 years of operation

Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chair

Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chair

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Chamber urges government to prioritise restoring business confidence

Jacob with the other Aster apprentices who also received gifted tools and toolbox.

Jacob with the other Aster apprentices who also received gifted tools and toolbox.

Southampton apprentice given £250 tools to boost career

Parker Meggitt presented a donation of £7,802.75 to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity

Parker Meggitt presented a donation of £7,802.75 to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity

Company donates more than £7,000 to charity

Paul Spencer, site lead, and Daryl Hansford, supply chain manager at the Fareham site, presented the cheque to the charity.

Paul Spencer, site lead, and Daryl Hansford, supply chain manager at the Fareham site, presented the cheque to the charity.

Fareham engineering company donates over £7,000 to charity

Mark Doherty, VAT partner at Azets in Winchester and Romsey.

Mark Doherty, VAT partner at Azets in Winchester and Romsey.

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Warning to Hampshire businesses over international VAT rules

Blackmoor Estate produces fruit, cider and juice

Blackmoor Estate produces fruit, cider and juice

Trader of the Week

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The family-run farm producing fruit for 100 years - now with cider and events

The Daily Echo's Hairdresser of the Year 2025 has been announced

The Daily Echo's Hairdresser of the Year 2025 has been announced

Hairdresser of the Year

Hairdresser of the Year

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Daily Echo Hairdresser of the Year 2025 revealed

The store is located on Third Avenue, Millbrook Road West

The store is located on Third Avenue, Millbrook Road West

Newly refurbished GO Outdoors store opens in Southampton

Commodore Marcel Rosenberg

Commodore Marcel Rosenberg

High-profile speakers lined up for Solent Coastal Powerhouse Summit

Union declares 'victory', ending bus strikes

Union declares 'victory', ending bus strikes

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Union declares 'victory', ending bus strikes

Representatives from Sophies Legacy, Rowans Hospice, Cedar School, New Life Domestic and Momentum in Fitness attended a presentation from Xelabus where each charity received £500.

Representatives from Sophies Legacy, Rowans Hospice, Cedar School, New Life Domestic and Momentum in Fitness attended a presentation from Xelabus where each charity received £500.

More charities given boost as bus firm gives back on anniversary year

The Mansfield-based road line marking company, Acculine, has confirmed that the van caught fire this morning at around 9.30am, outside the popular shopping centre, is theirs

The Mansfield-based road line marking company, Acculine, has confirmed that the van caught fire this morning at around 9.30am, outside the popular shopping centre, is theirs

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Company issues statement after van explodes outside Westquay

Scope on Shirley High Street

Scope on Shirley High Street

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High street shop closes leaving thank you message to customers

Richard Jordan-Baker

Richard Jordan-Baker

Music curator offers service for couples who want classical music

The multi-year partnership will see 2CL become the security innovation partner for the events campus

The multi-year partnership will see 2CL become the security innovation partner for the events campus

Southampton firm strikes multi-year partnership deal with UK venue

Santander to shut 95 bank branches this year - see the full list

Santander to shut 95 bank branches this year - see the full list

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Two Santander branches in Hampshire to shut among plans to put 750 jobs at risk

Sir Ranil led regeneration at Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Sir Ranil led regeneration at Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Campaign launched to 'Transform our Towns' in Hampshire and IOW

Documents lodged include early drawings of how a Scandinavian holiday village at Paultons Park could look.

Documents lodged include early drawings of how a Scandinavian holiday village at Paultons Park could look.

Planning and development

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Theme park reveals plans to build holiday village for 700 guests

Sainsbury’s staff celebrate store’s 20th anniversary

Sainsbury’s staff celebrate store’s 20th anniversary

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‘Lots of happy memories’: Sainsbury’s staff celebrate store’s 20th anniversary

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to save the Hythe Ferry, which has not run for seven months

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to save the Hythe Ferry, which has not run for seven months

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Crowdfunding campaign launched in bid to save 'critical' ferry link

Security wardens patrolling Southampton City Centre

Security wardens patrolling Southampton City Centre

GO! Southampton

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Bid to boost city centre safety in awareness week

Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has launched a funding opportunity for projects tackling anti-social behaviour.

Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has launched a funding opportunity for projects tackling anti-social behaviour.

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PCC launches funding opportunity to tackle anti-social behaviour

Southampton Marathon will use Hendy course vehicles as part of renewed sponsorship agreement

Southampton Marathon will use Hendy course vehicles as part of renewed sponsorship agreement

Eastleigh car retailer to support Southampton Marathon

Hilltop Farm Shepherds Huts

Hilltop Farm Shepherds Huts

'Exclusive retreat' given £16k to build new shepherd's hut

NFBP chair praises event for fostering connections and recognising talent

NFBP chair praises event for fostering connections and recognising talent

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'Remarkable' event celebrates International Women's Day

Plans to turn a former Dorothy Perkins store into a 12-room HMO have been approved

Plans to turn a former Dorothy Perkins store into a 12-room HMO have been approved

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Empty shop to be turned into huge HMO with McDonald's right next door

Chalcroft Business Park on Burnetts Lane has been sold for over £30 million.

Chalcroft Business Park on Burnetts Lane has been sold for over £30 million.

Business park in city suburbs purchased for over £30m

Winners and guests from at the Hospitality Awards

Winners and guests from at the Hospitality Awards

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Southampton hotel team named best in the city

Updated Visual Of Osborne View From The Beach C) Mackenzie Wheeler For Hall And Woodhouse

Updated Visual Of Osborne View From The Beach C) Mackenzie Wheeler For Hall And Woodhouse

Hampshire County Council

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Pub which burnt down set to rise from the ashes as permission granted

ABP has submitted plans to move the Whale from Town Quay to Marchwood Port and put it on show to the public. Picture: Martin Brisland

ABP has submitted plans to move the Whale from Town Quay to Marchwood Port and put it on show to the public. Picture: Martin Brisland

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Bid to 'save the Whale' by restoring bridge built for D-Day

The Halifax branch on Gosport High Street will close for the last time today.

The Halifax branch on Gosport High Street will close for the last time today.

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High street bank to close for good today in 'disappointing' decision

One Stop on North East Road, which is currently closed

One Stop on North East Road, which is currently closed

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Shop forced to close due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

Pennyfarthing Homes has vowed to sponsor the Oakhaven Walk for a further three years

Pennyfarthing Homes has vowed to sponsor the Oakhaven Walk for a further three years

New sponsorship deal provides hospice with 'valuable stability'

Silverlake drives community spirit as MotoFest 2025 races into gear

Silverlake drives community spirit as MotoFest 2025 races into gear

Silverlake drives community spirit as MotoFest 2025 races into gear

Kayleigh Collet of Westlands Farm Shop and Rob Hepworth of Tektraders.

Kayleigh Collet of Westlands Farm Shop and Rob Hepworth of Tektraders.

Westlands Farm Shop

Farm shop expanding into new store with IT firm's help

Kimbridge Barn, near Romsey

Kimbridge Barn, near Romsey

Winners of coveted prize for top wedding professionals elated

Max Harris, group head of strategy and sustainability at ABP

Max Harris, group head of strategy and sustainability at ABP

Summit to showcase maritime innovation and sustainability

Southern Water's CEO Lawrence Gosden said that actions are being taken to improve the company's response to help disabled and vulnerable customers during water outages.

Southern Water's CEO Lawrence Gosden said that actions are being taken to improve the company's response to help disabled and vulnerable customers during water outages.

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Southern Water making improvements to help most vulnerable customers

Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chairman Ross McNally, left, and Drogheda Chamber chief executive Hubert Murphy sign the ‘friendship and solidarity twinning agreement’.

Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chairman Ross McNally, left, and Drogheda Chamber chief executive Hubert Murphy sign the ‘friendship and solidarity twinning agreement’.

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce

International agreement signed to boost trade and investment

The premises in Oxford Street, Southampton, where a new convenience shop is set to open

The premises in Oxford Street, Southampton, where a new convenience shop is set to open

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Convenience store secures alcohol licence despite behaviour fears

Application Site For Consol Ltd At Cremer Mall In Fareham C) Boon Brown

Application Site For Consol Ltd At Cremer Mall In Fareham C) Boon Brown

Hampshire County Council

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New tanning salon set to open in Fareham

Sandy Booth, owner of New Forest Fruit.

Sandy Booth, owner of New Forest Fruit.

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Meet the New Forest farmer cutting down 'wonky' waste with new snack

Red Funnel has cancelled ferry sailings.

Red Funnel has cancelled ferry sailings.

Isle of Wight ferry

Travel cancellation misery set to continue as Red Funnel axe more sailings tomorrow

The council has partnered with Southern Water

The council has partnered with Southern Water

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New Forest Council team up with Southern Water to offer water bill discount

DSG Car Sales Ltd (DSG) was fined a total of £8,177 by Southampton Magistrates Court for breaching an Enforcement Notice.

DSG Car Sales Ltd (DSG) was fined a total of £8,177 by Southampton Magistrates Court for breaching an Enforcement Notice.

Southampton City Council

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Car dealer fined thousands after ignoring planning permission refusal