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Boss of company which runs Southampton container port removed after Epstein messages

The chairman of DP World, a company that operates Southampton's main container terminal and owns P&O Ferries has been removed, following the release of emails linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Videos show scene of shocking fatal shooting in Southampton

A resident captured the scene of a shocking fatal shooting that took place on Conifer Road, Coxton on Wednesday, February 11.

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Daily Echo editor joins call for PM to bring in lawfare protections

More than 160 UK editors and legal figures have urged Sir Keir Starmer to include anti-SLAPP laws in the King’s Speech.

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Met Office issues ice warning across Hampshire

Ice is expected across the country after a weather warning was issued by the Met Office.

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Police remain at scene of shooting in Southampton as murder probe enters third day

Police remain at the scene of a fatal shooting that took place in Southampton at 8pm on Wednesday, February 11.

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Community project in Southampton boosted by 'lovely' grant scheme

Hartford Care awarded a £1,000 grant to Monty’s Community Hub in Sholing, Southampton.

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Sex trafficking fugitive extradited to Romania after Southampton arrest

A convicted sex trafficker who evaded capture for years has been extradited to Romania to face justice.

Daily Echo | Southampton

Warring couples before the magistrates gave orders 'kiss and make up!"

MAGISTRATES delivered sentences with a difference for two sets of warring husband and wives - kiss and make up!

Daily Echo | Southampton

Stalker left unwanted gifts and waited outside victim's home - In The Dock

These are among the latest criminals to face justice in Southampton

Daily Echo | Southampton

Holi Hungama festival returning to Southampton in March

Holi Hungama festival returns to Southampton’s Guildhall Square on March 7, 2026.

Daily Echo | Southampton

Construction firm raises £1,000 for cardiac charity

Morgan Sindall South has raised £1,040 for Heartbeat with a 110km Purbeck cycling challenge.

Daily Echo | Southampton

Southampton charity calls for donations ahead of plant sale

Southampton charity Communicare is seeking donations for its spring plant sale at CommuniBakes.

Daily Echo | Southampton

Meet the Southampton apprentice making his mark on South Western Railway

South Western Railway is offering 28 new apprenticeship roles, including in engineering and HR.

Daily Echo | Southampton

Southampton retains Purple Flag status for fourth year

Southampton has retained its Purple Flag status for a fourth year.

Daily Echo | Southampton

Early bird tickets on sale for major property conference in Southampton

Early bird tickets are on sale for the South Coast CPS property and construction conference at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton.

Daily Echo | Southampton

School announces emergency closure for all pupils

A school has announced an emergency closure for all pupils.

Daily Echo | Southampton

Two women charged after £300 of sportswear stolen from city centre store

Two women have been charged after more than £300 worth of sports clothing was stolen from a city centre store.

Daily Echo | Southampton

Man suffers fractured skull in gang hammer attack

A man was left with a fractured skull after being struck over the head with a hammer in a violent assault

Daily Echo | Southampton

Police seize firearms and knives from Southampton address

Hampshire police seized knives and two firearms from an address on Pinegrove Road in Sholing, Southampton.

Daily Echo | Southampton

Emergency services rush to scene after two cars in crash

Emergency vehicles attended the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Sholing.