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Park and ride costs slashed for Christmas period, council reveals
Southampton City Council cuts park and ride fares for Christmas period
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Flurry of senior appointments at shipping container supplier
Willbox, a south coast-based shipping container supplier, has announced senior appointments
Marketing specialist joins growing Southampton PR firm
Marketing specialist Taylor Haydon joins Southampton PR agency leepeckmedia, bringing sustainability expertise and strengthening services for clients.
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As derelict Toys 'R' Us building to be torn down, what does it mean for the brand?
The story of this one building — from its heyday as a childhood destination to its 2018 closure.
Teen arrested after cannabis, cash, and large knife seized from hotel room
Police arrest teenager after seizing cannabis, cash, and a large knife from a Bargate hotel room.
'I would like to invite Andrew to come and spend Christmas with me' - letter
A Southampton man has invited Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to spend Christmas 2025 with him and his wife, in a Letter to the Echo
Allington Lane set for flood relief works after several bouts of flooding
Allington Lane is set for works after a number of incidents in recent months.
Southampton hotels helping save 9.5 million litres of water a year
Water-saving technology in six Premier Inn hotels, many of which are in Southampton, is helping to save 9.5 million litres of water annually.
Man smashed window at station and assaulted emergency worker - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court:
Business leaders gather to discuss future of region
Business leaders gathered to discuss collaboration, investment and the potential for regional growth.
Amazon and Barclays to speak at Southampton conference
Amazon and Barclays to share insights at South Coast CPS conference, focusing on property, investment, port expansion, and the upcoming Hampshire & Solent combined authority.
Man arrested on suspicion of serious drug offences
Man arrested in the Nichols Road area during patrol, with suspected heroin and crack cocaine later found.
Scheme to tackle repeat shoplifting to launch in Southampton
Southampton launches Business Crime Navigator scheme to tackle repeat shoplifting, offering tailored rehabilitation for offenders.
Ex council leader named as Labour mayoral candidate
Lorna Fielker has been announced as Labour's mayoral candidate for 2026
Suspected sex offender arrested near Albion Towers
Man arrested near Albion Towers for failing to comply with sex offender register requirements.
Arrests made police work to reunite owners with stolen Stihl tools
Do you recognise these power tools?
Homebuilder helps family living in unsafe house on BBC's DIY SOS
Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton helped a Bitterne Village family on BBC's DIY SOS: The Big Build after the family lost £72,000 on a dangerous renovation.
Man charged after 22-year-old left with fractured skull in Southampton knife attack
A man has been left with a fractured skull following a knife attack in the city.
Southampton Christmas Market to open with brand-new laser light show
Southampton Christmas Market 2025 opens on November 13 with a launch party, laser light show, live music, festive stalls, family activities and Santa’s Grotto.
Fireworks light up the skies of Southampton in weekend full of displays
The skies of Southampton were lit up by fireworks all over the weekend as several big firework displays took place.