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Day-by-day forecast with Southampton braced for colder weather

Southampton is set for its first taste of winter this week with temperatures set to fall as low as -1C on Thursday morning

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Councillor buys Hythe Pier and vows to safeguard its future

Hythe Pier has been sold to a woman who spearheaded a campaign to save the ferry service after it was threatened with closure

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Drink drivers among those who have appeared at Southampton's court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

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From Britannia to Queen Mary: Cunard's Southampton story

On July 4, 1966, a date etched in the annals of maritime history as the anniversary of Cunard's groundbreaking Britannia's maiden voyage 126 years prior.

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Decision due as planning inquiry over 84 homes set to finish

Closing statements in a planning inquiry over a proposed redevelopment of former school playing fields in Southampton will be submitted in writing

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Remember when Mr Clumsy stumbled around Southampton?

With a wobble here and a stumble there, Baragara Weafer perfectly embodied the clumsy charm of the iconic figure.

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Southampton shipping: Around the Port

Southampton shipping movements - November 19 and 20

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Police seize multiple knives after shutting down home connected to drugs

Hampshire police have seized and destroyed a selection of knives, believed to be used as weapons after carrying of a closure order in Woolston

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Cold health alert issued for Southampton as temperatures set to plummet

A yellow cold health alert has been issued for Southampton with temperatures set to plummet as the week goes on

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Man arrested after woman woke up to find a man taking off his trousers

Officers have confirmed that a 33-year-old man has been arrested after a woman woke up to find a man taking off his trousers in her home during the night.

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Regal Princess returns to service after issue forces cancellation

The Princess Cruises' ship was marooned in Galveston, Texas after travelling from Southampton and facing 'power generator issues.'

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Southampton shipping movements: Around the Port

Around the Port

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Southampton has lost one in six cash machines in the past three years

Data has revealed that the city has lost one in six ATMs in the last three years.

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Building Character, Building Community: the Boys' Brigade in Southampton

This city has been a proud bastion of the Brigade's values for generations,

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'Idiot' filmed himself on high speed joy ride through Southampton

A judge branded Jordan Curtis an “idiot” after he filmed himself on a “high speed joy ride” through Southampton

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Woman receives treatment at pharmacy for infected insect bite thanks to scheme

The scheme has been used by more than 100,000 people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight since December 2023.

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Creating games that make people read, think and laugh - SO: Cultured

Propulsion Games owner Matt Javanshir speaks on his new titles in our SO: Cultured column

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Sex offender dies at probation premises

The death of sex offender William Smith prompted a report from the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman, which found 'no issues of concern

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Drone display stuns crowds as bright images fill the sky

Onlookers were left stunned at the Utilita Bowl on Saturday night after a drone show spectacle that lit up the night sky.

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Mosaic unveiled in Southampton to celebrate city’s diversity

A mosaic has been unveiled at Southampton Central Library, celebrating diversity within the city and showcasing Southampton as a city of sanctuary