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This year's Christmas tree at Palace House, Beaulieu

Christmas shows and festive fun galore: five things to do this weekend

The Daily Echo published 11 death notices last week.

The Daily Echo published 11 death notices last week.

Latest Southampton death notices and funeral announcements

It comes after the ONS revealed the most popular boys’ and girls’ names in England and Wales earlier this year

It comes after the ONS revealed the most popular boys’ and girls’ names in England and Wales earlier this year

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Expert reveals top trends and most popular baby names for 2025

KES Prep reception children shone in their Nativity, ‘Dance to the Manger,’

KES Prep reception children shone in their Nativity, ‘Dance to the Manger,’

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Submit pictures of your school's nativity performance for our second picture special

Diversity star in Jack and the Beanstalk at Mayflower Theatre

Diversity star in Jack and the Beanstalk at Mayflower Theatre

Pantos galore and more festive fun: five things to do this weekend

Shieldhall in action

Shieldhall in action

Historic steamship's sailing programme for her 70th anniversary year unveiled

Chloe Dawkins (left), Scott Wilton (right), and baby Willis

Chloe Dawkins (left), Scott Wilton (right), and baby Willis

Parents praise opening of new special care baby unit after son was born prematurely

Latest Southampton death notices and funeral announcements

Latest Southampton death notices and funeral announcements

Latest Southampton death notices and funeral announcements

The That Little Tea Shop team support causes close to their customers hearts with sales of their delicious food and drinks

The That Little Tea Shop team support causes close to their customers hearts with sales of their delicious food and drinks

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

The tucked away tea shop with a top TripAdvisor rating and family fundraising

David French, chief executive of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, opens the new unit

David French, chief executive of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, opens the new unit

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New £10m unit set to transform baby care at Southampton hospital

This year's new Father Christmas at The Great Hall

This year's new Father Christmas at The Great Hall

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Families set to report 'fake Santa' to Trading Standards over grotto changes

Hampshire County Council is calling on more people to come forward and care for vulnerable children

Hampshire County Council is calling on more people to come forward and care for vulnerable children

County council urges people to consider fostering

Marshmallow toasting at Glow Marwell

Marshmallow toasting at Glow Marwell

Light trails and other festive fun for families this weekend

Light Up Hillier Gardens

Light Up Hillier Gardens

'Our new favourite festive family tradition': Light Up Hillier Gardens opens

The campaign will highlight the charity's impact over the past year

The campaign will highlight the charity's impact over the past year

Age Concern Hampshire

Hampshire charity launches festive campaign to support elderly people

Westquay on Ice has returned to Southampton

Westquay on Ice has returned to Southampton

Ice skating, craft markets and more: fabulous things to do this weekend

No visit to the market to Southampton's Christmas Market complete without trying a German Bratwurst, this is what we thought of it.

No visit to the market to Southampton's Christmas Market complete without trying a German Bratwurst, this is what we thought of it.

Christmas Markets

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I tried Southampton's Christmas Market - it's surprisingly fun for thrill seekers

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Daily Echo

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Daily Echo

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Daily Echo

Girlylicious has opened a second salon in Woolston

Girlylicious has opened a second salon in Woolston

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The new pamper party salon for lovely little ladies in Southampton

Eddie North has been diagnosed with aplastic anaemia and is in urgent need of a stem cell transplant

Eddie North has been diagnosed with aplastic anaemia and is in urgent need of a stem cell transplant

Heartfelt plea for boy, 10, in urgent need of stem cell transplant

A visit to Santa's Winter Wonderland at Stewarts Abbey Garden Centre

A visit to Santa's Winter Wonderland at Stewarts Abbey Garden Centre

I found a slice of Lapland right here in Hampshire and it made my kids' day

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Mum wants to continues son's legacy after his death

Christmas at Hinton Ampner

Christmas at Hinton Ampner

National Trust for Scotland

Top twinkling days out with National Trust in Hampshire this Christmas

A new drone light show is coming to Utilita Bowl in November

A new drone light show is coming to Utilita Bowl in November

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Christmas countdown launch, drone show and more family fun this weekend

RSPCA branch to host annual Christmas Fair this month

RSPCA branch to host annual Christmas Fair this month

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RSPCA branch to host annual Christmas Fair this month

First Class 2024. Beaulieu Village Primary School.

First Class 2024. Beaulieu Village Primary School.

First Class: Reception classes in Echo picture special - out on Friday

A scene from Room on the Broom

A scene from Room on the Broom

Julia Donaldson favourite Room on the Broom to fly onto Southampton stage

The number of Southampton children born to British mothers has tumbled, figures reveal

The number of Southampton children born to British mothers has tumbled, figures reveal

Southampton births to British-born parents tumble, figures reveal

Remembrance Sunday service in Southampton

Remembrance Sunday service in Southampton

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Remembrance, films, fireworks and more: things to do this weekend

Southampton’s Christmas market begins to take shape before opening next week

Southampton’s Christmas market begins to take shape before opening next week

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Southampton’s Christmas market begins to take shape as opening looms

NSPCC Hampshire

I volunteer for the NSPCC in Hampshire schools – this is why I do it

Carole and Barry on their wedding day 60 years ago and today

Carole and Barry on their wedding day 60 years ago and today

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Teen romance led to lifelong love for a couple celebrating 60 years of marriage

Hampshire has plenty of fireworks displays taking place in 2024

Hampshire has plenty of fireworks displays taking place in 2024

Fireworks, fast cars and football: five fun things to do this weekend

Hampshire County Council is spotlighting care leavers aiding peers across the county

Hampshire County Council is spotlighting care leavers aiding peers across the county

Hampshire care leavers helping peers across county

Enjoying last year's Countdown to Christmas event

Enjoying last year's Countdown to Christmas event

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Panto star and Britain's Got Talent winner to help switch on Christmas lights

A scene from Wonder Boy

A scene from Wonder Boy

Sonny and his stammer the subject of inspiring play being staged next week

AFC Totton U9 Reds

AFC Totton U9 Reds

Hundreds more youngsters pictured as we celebrate youth football

Carpathia Grange home manager Pooja Dhoot and deputy manager Jodie Farr collect the award

Carpathia Grange home manager Pooja Dhoot and deputy manager Jodie Farr collect the award

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Care home in Hythe recognised

Halloween at Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Halloween at Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Cultural attractions

Amazing autumn things to do in Hampshire this Halloween half term

Totton and Eling Tornadoes u10s

Totton and Eling Tornadoes u10s

Hundreds of youngsters pictured as we celebrate youth football in Hampshire

Halloween at Moors Valley

Halloween at Moors Valley

Cultural attractions

Scary trail, spooky train and more: Five fun family things to do this weekend

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

$Moon Cooper, a five-month-old French bulldog, who went through surgery and intensive treatment after fracturing her front legs.$ $Moon Cooper, a five-month-old French bulldog, who went through surgery and intensive treatment after fracturing her front legs.$

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French Bulldog puppy breaks both legs on walk - and suffers pneumonia

Junior Neighbourhood Wardens at an Intergenerational meeting, where people aged 9-89 come together to share fun experiences

Junior Neighbourhood Wardens at an Intergenerational meeting, where people aged 9-89 come together to share fun experiences

Clubs and societies

Southampton Council invites children to become junior wardens

18-month-old Ava is looking for a forever home in Hampshire.

18-month-old Ava is looking for a forever home in Hampshire.

Meet the toddler with a 'wonderful smile' looking for a forever home

Halloween at Paultons Park

Halloween at Paultons Park

Skeletons, pumpkins and more: Five things to do this weekend

Southampton death notices and funeral announcements from the Daily Echo

Southampton death notices and funeral announcements from the Daily Echo

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Tributes as death notices and funeral announcements published

Enjoying last year's Countdown to Christmas event

Enjoying last year's Countdown to Christmas event

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Details of Southampton Christmas lights switch-on revealed

Kym Marsh appears in 101 Dalmatians

Kym Marsh appears in 101 Dalmatians

Mayflower Theatre

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Coronation Street star to play 'most fun character ever' at Mayflower Theatre

Elsanta Crescent is one f the parks set for improvements this year

Elsanta Crescent is one f the parks set for improvements this year

Three play areas set for improvements - starting this year

A scene from War Horse

A scene from War Horse

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From football to fashion: five fun things to do this weekend

Charlotte Davies from North Baddesley

Charlotte Davies from North Baddesley

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This is why stunning postbox toppers have been placed around Southampton area

Pumpkin Time at Sunnyfields Farm. Photo: Maya George

Pumpkin Time at Sunnyfields Farm. Photo: Maya George

Pumpkins, steam trains and the ballet: five fun things to do this weekend

Former Goal 17 Mentors with the Mayor of Southampton

Former Goal 17 Mentors with the Mayor of Southampton

Mentoring programme for care leavers launching in Southampton