National government

9

'Hundreds' of NHS roles may be cut in Southampton

Satvir Kaur and Darren Paffey, MPs for Southampton Test and Itchen respectively.

Satvir Kaur and Darren Paffey, MPs for Southampton Test and Itchen respectively.

12

MPs argue devolution could 'unlock' Southampton's potential

Pro-Palestine protestors took to Leonardo's Southampton factory today to protest as the death toll increases post-ceasefire.

Pro-Palestine protestors took to Leonardo's Southampton factory today to protest as the death toll increases post-ceasefire.

National government

50

Pro-Palestine protestors block factory entrance holding 'shrouded babies'

Yildirim Ordu (right), the manager of the family-run Poppins Restaurant and Café in Portswood, and his brother

Yildirim Ordu (right), the manager of the family-run Poppins Restaurant and Café in Portswood, and his brother

46

'Bills are killing us' - Traders react to latest tax hike

Hampshire defence company secures £251m missile contract

Hampshire defence company secures £251m missile contract

Hampshire defence company secures £251m missile contract

Jim McMahon with Lorna Fielker, left, and Satvir Kaur

Jim McMahon with Lorna Fielker, left, and Satvir Kaur

Local government

5

Government minister visits city to champion devolution plan

Eastleigh's Liberal Democrat MP, Liz Jarvis

Eastleigh's Liberal Democrat MP, Liz Jarvis

Members of Parliament

6

MP claims Chancellor 'missed her chance' to change Eastleigh

The Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP with representatives of the Hawk Conservancy Trust, including CEO, Penny Smout

The Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP with representatives of the Hawk Conservancy Trust, including CEO, Penny Smout

Southampton MP visits Hawk Conservancy Trust to mark English Tourism Week

Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce

Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce

National government

2

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce welcomes £2.2bn defence boost in spring statement

Hampshire Police Federation chair Spencer Wragg.

Hampshire Police Federation chair Spencer Wragg.

Hampshire Constabulary

New campaign launched to tackle rising number of police officer suicides

Dame Caroline Dinenage has suggested that her proposed ban on plastic cigarette filters could prevent swimmers from bathing around

Dame Caroline Dinenage has suggested that her proposed ban on plastic cigarette filters could prevent swimmers from bathing around

National government

4

MP warns Solent swimmers are bathing among cigarette stubs in push for new ban

Councillor David Harrison has taken aim at the Environment Agency's 'secrecy' for spending £5 million on

Councillor David Harrison has taken aim at the Environment Agency's 'secrecy' for spending £5 million on

Environment Agency

2

Councillor takes aim at agency's 'secrecy' over land purchase

(L-R) Kate Powell, Dr Hugo Penny, Tom Rutland MP, Tristan Humphreys, Sharon Hodgson MP, Amanda Hack MP, Becky Excell, Ceira Reading.

(L-R) Kate Powell, Dr Hugo Penny, Tom Rutland MP, Tristan Humphreys, Sharon Hodgson MP, Amanda Hack MP, Becky Excell, Ceira Reading.

coeliac disease

4

Petition to government to safeguard gluten-free prescriptions

Charcoal Grill Kebab in New Milton and Excellent Hand Car Wash in Southampton have both been fined for employing illegal workers, government documents reveal.

Charcoal Grill Kebab in New Milton and Excellent Hand Car Wash in Southampton have both been fined for employing illegal workers, government documents reveal.

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Car wash and takeaway slapped with fines for employing illegal workers

Southampton is the most affected by the cladding in Hampshire

Southampton is the most affected by the cladding in Hampshire

National government

5

Southampton one of worst affected areas for cladding crisis in Hampshire

Southampton Itchen MP, Darren Paffey

Southampton Itchen MP, Darren Paffey

3

Police officer 'sex abuse victim not allowed to report crime to watchdog'

The interns with staff from Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton

The interns with staff from Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton

Hospital welcomes five new neurodiverse interns

Specsavers optometry director Sam Thaker with Paul Holmes MP for Hamble Valley

Specsavers optometry director Sam Thaker with Paul Holmes MP for Hamble Valley

Members of Parliament

4

MP criticises NHS plans to cut services

SPECTRUM is based in Southampton and works to empower disabled people to access the lifestyle of their choice and opportunities that non-disabled people take for granted

SPECTRUM is based in Southampton and works to empower disabled people to access the lifestyle of their choice and opportunities that non-disabled people take for granted

1

Southampton group warns of 'severe negative impacts' of disabled welfare reform

The plans for 270 homes around Halterworth Primary School.

The plans for 270 homes around Halterworth Primary School.

Romsey Town Council

6

Alarms raised over 270 home development around primary school

Left: Transport secretary Heidi Alexander. Right: CGI of the finished scheme

Left: Transport secretary Heidi Alexander. Right: CGI of the finished scheme

M3 Junction 9 plans

Motorway road works will be 'absolutely critical' for the area

CGI of the new layout showing the new access roads from the A33 and A34

CGI of the new layout showing the new access roads from the A33 and A34

M3 Junction 9 plans

13

Funding approved for £300 million motorway upgrades set to begin next month

Oliver Weeks and Matthew Boyle, Tom Dyer, Piers Kannangara

Oliver Weeks and Matthew Boyle, Tom Dyer, Piers Kannangara

9

Hospitality bosses say 35k jobs at risk in Hampshire from government's budget

Prime Minster Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to abolish NHS England to bring back the NHS into 'democratic control'.

Prime Minster Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to abolish NHS England to bring back the NHS into 'democratic control'.

Starmer announces plans to abolish NHS England to restore 'democratic control'

Dame Caroline Dinenage has written to the Department for Education in fears that £90 million in funding could be lost.

Dame Caroline Dinenage has written to the Department for Education in fears that £90 million in funding could be lost.

Hampshire County Council

MP worried £90m in funding could be lost after Stubbington U-turn

Former Southampton FC chairman and current MP Rupert Lowe.

Former Southampton FC chairman and current MP Rupert Lowe.

8

Former Saints chairman suggests Reform ousting was because he posed threat

Southampton Itchen MP, Darren Paffey, joined by residents to discuss antisocial behaviour in Southampton

Southampton Itchen MP, Darren Paffey, joined by residents to discuss antisocial behaviour in Southampton

2

MP joined by residents to discuss antisocial behaviour in Southampton

Part of Hurst Castle fell into the sea during a ferocious storm in 2021. Climate change has been blamed

Part of Hurst Castle fell into the sea during a ferocious storm in 2021. Climate change has been blamed

7

Why the Environment Agency has bought 400 acres of farmland

Liz Lea, therapeutic services manager at No Limits, one of 24 Early Support Hubs across England to receive a share of £7 million in funding.

Liz Lea, therapeutic services manager at No Limits, one of 24 Early Support Hubs across England to receive a share of £7 million in funding.

1

Mental health charity gets over £50k in funding to support young people

Oakhaven Hospice has been awarded £157,000, which can be spent only on upgrades and refurbishments

Oakhaven Hospice has been awarded £157,000, which can be spent only on upgrades and refurbishments

Hospices awarded share of £25m - but say more money needed

The new documentary, with the working title Killer In The Blood: The Boarding School Scandal, will feature victims of an infected blood scandal at a Hampshire school.

The new documentary, with the working title Killer In The Blood: The Boarding School Scandal, will feature victims of an infected blood scandal at a Hampshire school.

Victims from infected blood scandal to feature in documentary

Pupils at Bevois Town Primary School, which is one of 750 schools selected to pilot a new free breakfast club scheme.

Pupils at Bevois Town Primary School, which is one of 750 schools selected to pilot a new free breakfast club scheme.

1

School excited to 'break down barriers' with free breakfast club trial

Tony Weafer, 72, and Chris Carter, 69, who both spoke on increases to the Ofgem energy price cap.

Tony Weafer, 72, and Chris Carter, 69, who both spoke on increases to the Ofgem energy price cap.

Energy Price Cap

21

'Everything up except income' - Pensioners fume over energy price cap rise

Police have confirmed that the incident was reported, and that it has been 'recorded.'

Police have confirmed that the incident was reported, and that it has been 'recorded.'

61

Police record incident after 'agitated' bus driver almost hits protestors

A bus stopped inches away from pro-Palestine protestors who were marching up Above Bar Street.

A bus stopped inches away from pro-Palestine protestors who were marching up Above Bar Street.

Israel Hamas War

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Bus almost hits pro-Palestine protestors at peaceful march

Caroline Nokes MP with representatives of T H WHITE Pro Agri at the Stockbridge site

Caroline Nokes MP with representatives of T H WHITE Pro Agri at the Stockbridge site

MP visits leading agricultural business to learn about industry challenges

The University of Southampton analysed over five million survey responses from 143 countries between 1958 and 2019

The University of Southampton analysed over five million survey responses from 143 countries between 1958 and 2019

University of Southampton

1

Global decline in trust in parliaments and governments, study finds

Conservative MP Sir Julian Lewis (New Forest East)

Conservative MP Sir Julian Lewis (New Forest East)

4

America is risking a pre-WWII 'vacuum' in Europe over Ukraine deal, says MP

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is proposing the salary of a Member of Parliament rises by 2.8% for the next financial year. (John Walton/PA)

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is proposing the salary of a Member of Parliament rises by 2.8% for the next financial year. (John Walton/PA)

National government

8

Readers react as MP could receive receive pay rise

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton General Hospital

£62m in funding announced for Hampshire health services

Andrew Gwynne Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care

Andrew Gwynne Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care

6

Government to bring back family GPs to help strain on Southampton A&E

Andrew Devitt of the Property Care Association has said the current approach to flood mitigation is uncoordinated

Andrew Devitt of the Property Care Association has said the current approach to flood mitigation is uncoordinated

Warning to Hampshire homeowners as flood risks increase

Charlotte Fairall and her daughter Sophie

Charlotte Fairall and her daughter Sophie

Bereaved mum praises government for renewing child cancer taskforce

Eastleigh MP, Liz Jarvis

Eastleigh MP, Liz Jarvis

2

Eastleigh MP says cutting second class deliveries would be a ‘slap in the face’

The rally aims to draw attention to tool theft

The rally aims to draw attention to tool theft

5

Tradesmen back call for harsher penalties on tool thieves

Sir Desmond Swayne, Conservative MP for New Forest West

Sir Desmond Swayne, Conservative MP for New Forest West

4

Hampshire MP raps 'Chinese slave labour' during energy debate

Eastleigh MP, Liz Jarvis

Eastleigh MP, Liz Jarvis

1

Eastleigh MP 'disappointed' after amendment to Water Bill rejected

St Mary's Church Reverend Garry Roberts, who says cuts have come at the worst time as his church is forced to fundraise for repairs.

St Mary's Church Reverend Garry Roberts, who says cuts have come at the worst time as his church is forced to fundraise for repairs.

Listed buildings

9

Government grant cuts come at 'worst time' for churches

Paul Holmes, MP for Hamble Valley, urges Hampshire County Council to rethink the closure of Stubbington Study Centre.

Paul Holmes, MP for Hamble Valley, urges Hampshire County Council to rethink the closure of Stubbington Study Centre.

View from Westminster

1

Hamble Valley MP urges council not to close beloved study centre

The Ordnance Survey headquarters in Nursling.

The Ordnance Survey headquarters in Nursling.

Ordnance Survey

21

Ordnance Survey set to axe nearly 100 jobs with workers put at risk

A view from the anti-racism rally at Watts Park, as a fence separated the counter protest from the Ukip march.

A view from the anti-racism rally at Watts Park, as a fence separated the counter protest from the Ukip march.

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Anti-racism protest outnumbers Ukip rally as groups face off at Bargate

Jayanti Shah MBE, Councillor Lorna Fielker and Satvir Kaur MP all gave their opinions on UKIP and anti-racism rallies, set for 12pm today at the Bargate.

Jayanti Shah MBE, Councillor Lorna Fielker and Satvir Kaur MP all gave their opinions on UKIP and anti-racism rallies, set for 12pm today at the Bargate.

Stand Up To Racism

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People bringing hate 'not welcome' at Ukip or anti-racism rallies

Caroline supporting the Summer Passport Scheme in 2021

Caroline supporting the Summer Passport Scheme in 2021

Members of Parliament

MP pushes for continued funding for programme for impoverished children

Darren Paffey MP (Southampton Itchen, Labour) speaking in Parliament.

Darren Paffey MP (Southampton Itchen, Labour) speaking in Parliament.

Cladding scandal

2

Southampton MP calls for cladding action at Prime Minister's Questions