Eastleigh News

Therapy horses rekindle fond memories for Orchard Gardens residents

Cart and Horses

Therapy horses bring joy to care home residents

Winchester Road will see enhanced cycling and walking facilities along with Mortimers Lane and Eastleigh Road

Winchester Road will see enhanced cycling and walking facilities along with Mortimers Lane and Eastleigh Road

Local government

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Huge £3.4 million plan for village improvements set to be approved

The Concorde Club in Eastleigh

The Concorde Club in Eastleigh

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Doctor Who stars set to appear in Eastleigh for special event

Newly built two-bedroom bungalow set within a private development on Allington Lane, Fair Oak

Newly built two-bedroom bungalow set within a private development on Allington Lane, Fair Oak

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Inside the newly built two-bedroom detached bungalow in Fair Oak

Dennis Kuzmenok from Southampton admitted sexually assaulting a girl during his court appearance

Dennis Kuzmenok from Southampton admitted sexually assaulting a girl during his court appearance

Man admits sexually assaulting girl, 4, during court appearance

A child enjoying the paddling pool

A child enjoying the paddling pool

When do all of Hampshire's outdoor pools and splash parks open in 2025?

Charming semi-detached home in sought-after Fair Oak Road

Charming semi-detached home in sought-after Fair Oak Road

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Semi-detached family home on the market for £280,000

Hamble Lifeboat Coxswain Peter Brown

Hamble Lifeboat Coxswain Peter Brown

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Lifeboat coxswain honoured for 'long and dedicated voluntary career'

Two Southampton women have been named and shamed by the government for failing to pay the national minimum wage to employees

Two Southampton women have been named and shamed by the government for failing to pay the national minimum wage to employees

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Women named for not paying minimum wage

The Three mobile phone store on Market Street was robbed this afternoon at around 1pm, and a quantity of stock was stolen

The Three mobile phone store on Market Street was robbed this afternoon at around 1pm, and a quantity of stock was stolen

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Three men in balaclavas rob phone store

A drug driver has been banned from the rods for 18 months

A drug driver has been banned from the rods for 18 months

Drug driver banned for 18 months and must pay £785

Eastleigh roadworks

Eastleigh roadworks

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Three week road closure for sewer works

Students from Thornden School with residents at Brendoncare

Students from Thornden School with residents at Brendoncare

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School students make birdhouses for care home garden

Terraced property with gated front garden and an allocated off-street parking space

Terraced property with gated front garden and an allocated off-street parking space

A three-bedroom house with private garage in Eastleigh is on the market

Neighbours are concerned it will affect parking

Neighbours are concerned it will affect parking

Hampshire County Council

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West End residents upset at gym built without permission

Aaron Blair joins the Spitfires following his departure from Maidstone United.

Aaron Blair joins the Spitfires following his departure from Maidstone United.

Eastleigh confirm signing of second Maidstone star this summer

Report shows debt leaving Eastleigh residents isolated and fearful

Report shows debt leaving Eastleigh residents isolated and fearful

Many people in Eastleigh 'fearful and isolated' due to financial struggles

Eastleigh have signed Newport goalkeeper Nick Townsend.

Eastleigh have signed Newport goalkeeper Nick Townsend.

Eastleigh sign international goalkeeper following Newport County exit

A motorist has been fined after using a mobile phone while driving on the M3

A motorist has been fined after using a mobile phone while driving on the M3

M3 motorist sentenced for using mobile phone while driving

Dave Digger Gardener

Dave Digger Gardener

'Last ride' to honour 'legend' and 'pillar of the community'

Cherbourg Primary School's Year 6 boys qualify for national football final

Cherbourg Primary School's Year 6 boys qualify for national football final

Cherbourg Primary School qualify for national football final

Eastleigh have made their first signing of the 2025 summer transfer window

Eastleigh have made their first signing of the 2025 summer transfer window

Eastleigh signing Eweka: 'I've come back to National League with a point to prove'

Liz Jarvis backs Lib Dem plan to boost British-made products

Liz Jarvis backs Lib Dem plan to boost British-made products

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Eastleigh MP votes on initiative to support 'Buy British' movement

Eastleigh's Lib Dem MP urges overhaul of water regulation

Eastleigh's Lib Dem MP urges overhaul of water regulation

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Eastleigh MP says government ban on water company bonuses is 'insufficient'

Residents sow wild patch to boost biodiversity at Eastleigh care home

Residents sow wild patch to boost biodiversity at Eastleigh care home

Eastleigh care home residents create own 'wild patch' garden

Louisa Millburn, left, stood with other organisers as thousands descended on Eastleigh and Hedge End for the Unwrapped Festival.

Louisa Millburn, left, stood with other organisers as thousands descended on Eastleigh and Hedge End for the Unwrapped Festival.

Thousands brave the weather at popular festival in Eastleigh and Hedge End

Eastleigh have made their first signing of the 2025 summer transfer window

Eastleigh have made their first signing of the 2025 summer transfer window

Eastleigh confirm first signing of summer with Maidstone defender

Giant dragon puppet Brimstone to roam Eastleigh streets July 6

Giant dragon puppet Brimstone to roam Eastleigh streets July 6

Six-metre dragon puppet to wow crowds at Eastleigh

Silverlake MotoFest returns with cars, crowds, and community in Eastleigh

Silverlake MotoFest returns with cars, crowds, and community in Eastleigh

Motorsport event to return with former Top Gear presenter

Paul Holmes, MP for Hamble Valley

Paul Holmes, MP for Hamble Valley

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MP calls for government intervention on 'reckless' homes scheme in scathing letter

Kelly Marie Tran, Lily Gladstone, Han Gi-Chan and Bowen Yang in The Wedding Banquet

Kelly Marie Tran, Lily Gladstone, Han Gi-Chan and Bowen Yang in The Wedding Banquet

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Cinema to celebrate Pride Month with line-up of LGBTQ+ films

Eastleigh roadworks

Eastleigh roadworks

Three week road closure for sewer installation works

Pupils at Knightwood School

Pupils at Knightwood School

'Caring and committed' primary school shines in new Ofsted report

Unwrapped Festival takes place this weekend

Unwrapped Festival takes place this weekend

Performers to spill onto streets of Eastleigh during free festival this weekend

Rose Timms, Wendy Cummins, the Mayor, Councillor Janice Asman, Julie Olden and Anne Winstanley

Rose Timms, Wendy Cummins, the Mayor, Councillor Janice Asman, Julie Olden and Anne Winstanley

Local government

Residents recognised as Citizens of Honour

Eastleigh MP hails free school meals pledge for families on Universal Credit

Eastleigh MP hails free school meals pledge for families on Universal Credit

MP welcomes free school meals for all children in poverty

The Bluestar Z00 service to Marwell has been cut, with the bus company announcing that funding has been withdrawn for the service

The Bluestar Z00 service to Marwell has been cut, with the bus company announcing that funding has been withdrawn for the service

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Zoo bus shuttle axed by Bluestar as funding withdrawn

Eastleigh Borough Council

Eastleigh Borough Council

Hampshire County Council

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Plans to turn Eastleigh offices in eight-bed house

One Horton Heath site from above

One Horton Heath site from above

Local government

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Costs spiral as millions added to housing scheme blasted a ‘vanity project’

Liz Jarvis MP with the landlady of The Master Builder Pub in West End

Liz Jarvis MP with the landlady of The Master Builder Pub in West End

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Eastleigh MP calls for urgent clarity over paused Trump tariffs

Southampton man Sunil Lekh threatened to share explicit photos of ex wife after break up

Southampton man Sunil Lekh threatened to share explicit photos of ex wife after break up

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Man told ex wife ‘I will put your filth on Instagram’ after break up

Horrifying attack sees rocks thrown through child's bedroom window

Horrifying attack sees rocks thrown through child's bedroom window

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Trio attack family home slashing tyres and smashing young girl's bedroom window

An Eastleigh dairy thief is among the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

An Eastleigh dairy thief is among the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

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Detergent and dairy thief put behind bars - In the Dock

Eastleigh Road in Fair Oak

Eastleigh Road in Fair Oak

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Drivers warned to expect delays as major road in Fair Oak closed for a month

The Hoosiers, who performed at Playing the Field Festival, at a previous festival.

The Hoosiers, who performed at Playing the Field Festival, at a previous festival.

New Eastleigh music festival confirms it will return next year

The concrete bollard was hit by a lorry in the fatal M27 crash last year

The concrete bollard was hit by a lorry in the fatal M27 crash last year

Planning and development

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Concrete bollard hit by lorry driver in fatal M27 crash to be replaced

ORB Youth Dance Company chosen for Sadler’s Wells national platform

ORB Youth Dance Company chosen for Sadler’s Wells national platform

Eastleigh dance company selected to perform at prestigious event

The thrown rocks damaged three windows and two parked vehicles in the driveway of a property on Allbrook Knoll, Eastleigh

The thrown rocks damaged three windows and two parked vehicles in the driveway of a property on Allbrook Knoll, Eastleigh

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Three windows smashed and tyres punctured in middle of the night

Heads Resourcing Group celebrates employee ownership milestone after 15 years of growth

Heads Resourcing Group celebrates employee ownership milestone after 15 years of growth

Eastleigh firm reaches 'significant milestone' by becoming employee-owned

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Clubs pay tribute to 'legend' chairman

An unauthorised traveller encampment has appeared on Mount Pleasant Playing Fields in Hamble

An unauthorised traveller encampment has appeared on Mount Pleasant Playing Fields in Hamble

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Traveller encampment set up at playing fields near school

Travellers moved on from Mount Pleasant Playing Fields near Hamble Primary School by police

Travellers moved on from Mount Pleasant Playing Fields near Hamble Primary School by police

Police launch assault probe as travellers moved on from field near school

Progress has been made on controversial plans to build up 49 new homes in Eastleigh, as the scheme comes a step closer to becoming a reality. Photo by: Cranbury Estates Ltd.

Progress has been made on controversial plans to build up 49 new homes in Eastleigh, as the scheme comes a step closer to becoming a reality. Photo by: Cranbury Estates Ltd.

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Progress on controversial plans to build 49 new homes in Eastleigh

The Utilita Bowl in Southampton

The Utilita Bowl in Southampton

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Road closures and parking restrictions announced for Utilita Bowl events