Shirley News

Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Hampshire

Free clinics to support people living with dementia

A tram in Shirley.

A tram in Shirley.

Rumpus on board a tram as city's early public transport comes under the spotlight

Bus crash at Blacksmith Arms. January 14, 1953.

Bus crash at Blacksmith Arms. January 14, 1953.

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Pub had to be rebuilt after tragic bus crash left it in ruins

Abhishek Singh, a store manager from Crawley who is temporarily managing Cake Box Shirley.

Abhishek Singh, a store manager from Crawley who is temporarily managing Cake Box Shirley.

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Residents raving about 'impressive' new high street cake shop

Michael Sheppard, 45, is swimming a mile a day at Shirley Swimming Pool for the duration of November.

Michael Sheppard, 45, is swimming a mile a day at Shirley Swimming Pool for the duration of November.

Charity Fundraiser

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Meet the man swimming a mile a day for suicide prevention

The Brownie pack in front of the large screen at the Apple store showcasing their emoji designs

The Brownie pack in front of the large screen at the Apple store showcasing their emoji designs

Cubs and Brownies

Brownies take over Apple store to learn about technology

The signage is already up for the Cake Box store on Shirley High Street.

The signage is already up for the Cake Box store on Shirley High Street.

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Shirley residents excited as popular cake chain set to open store

Ashley Whitcombe's cat Saffi, left, and the neighbour who found her, Alison Scanlon, right.

Ashley Whitcombe's cat Saffi, left, and the neighbour who found her, Alison Scanlon, right.

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Cat feared stolen was 'mistaken for a rat' in neighbour's shed

The Brass Monkey in Shirley

The Brass Monkey in Shirley

Pub of the week

Pub of the Week

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It's all about charity and community at this family friendly high street pub

Clara and Russell Ship run The Stile Inn in Shirley

Clara and Russell Ship run The Stile Inn in Shirley

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The couple who have transformed their rundown local into a friendly pub for all

Shirley, Southampton in old postcards.

Shirley, Southampton in old postcards.

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When Shirley looked unrecognisable

Craft 101 has opened at The Hub in Shirley

Craft 101 has opened at The Hub in Shirley

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A look behind the bar at Southampton's newest craft ale house

The Salvation Army in Shirley has launched its Christmas present appeal

The Salvation Army in Shirley has launched its Christmas present appeal

Personalised Christmas present appeal supporting dozens of families launched

Leo and Caroline Poulter with daughter Neve on their wedding day

Leo and Caroline Poulter with daughter Neve on their wedding day

Couple who suffered years of fertility issues name darling daughter after IVF clinic

The Strifes perform at Monkey Fest

The Strifes perform at Monkey Fest

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The pub with the fundraising frenzy including a festival, car wash and sky dive

£2,000 worth of damage was caused when bricks were thrown at Sony's in Shirley

£2,000 worth of damage was caused when bricks were thrown at Sony's in Shirley

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Bar owner fears for his family's safety after brick attack on his business

Shirley, Southampton in old postcards.

Shirley, Southampton in old postcards.

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Look how much (and how little) Shirley has changed over the years

Rubbish in the alleyway off Church Street, Shirley

Rubbish in the alleyway off Church Street, Shirley

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Fed-up pensioner employs homeless people to clear up litter in Shirley

Police cordoned off the house after three people were stabbed on Friday

Police cordoned off the house after three people were stabbed on Friday

Arrested man was one of three injured in Shirley stabbing, police confirm

A wide range of frames are available at The Eyewear Factory in Shirley

A wide range of frames are available at The Eyewear Factory in Shirley

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The Shirley shop supplying designer glasses at bargain prices

Commercial Road in the 1970s.

Commercial Road in the 1970s.

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Ten old shops that will take you back to the 1970s

The Brass Monkey in Shirley has had a defibrillator installed

The Brass Monkey in Shirley has had a defibrillator installed

Pub unveils defibrillator following a huge community effort

Jill Hiscock on a visit to Liverpool where she met a man protesting on the steps of The World Museum. She would often strike up conversations with all sorts of interesting people.

Jill Hiscock on a visit to Liverpool where she met a man protesting on the steps of The World Museum. She would often strike up conversations with all sorts of interesting people.

Tribute to an inspirational and popular teacher, activist, volunteer and mum

Lynne Marie-Groves, on the right and her daughter, Narcie.

Lynne Marie-Groves, on the right and her daughter, Narcie.

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Mum and daughter's new venture 'will be more than just a salon'