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Hampshire butcher expected to sell 5,500 pigs in blankets this Christmas
Southampton butcher Uptons of Bassett is expected to sell 5,500 pigs in blankets this Christmas.
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Call 999 if you see this missing girl aged 14 with Southampton links
A missing 14-year-old from Southbourne has links to Southampton, according to police
Fence hopping burglar caught on camera after spate of break-ins
A man has caught a burglar on camera hopping his fence to break into his neighbour's home, following a spate of similar offences
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Nearly 5,000 students to graduate in Southampton this week
Nearly 5,000 students will celebrate graduating from the University of Southampton this week.
Southampton man shares story for MS appeal
Southampton’s John Stainton has shared his MS journey for the MS Society’s Stop MS Appeal, which aims to raise £100m.
Alison Hammond visits Southampton couple as part of Specsavers campaign
More than half of housebound people are missing vital eye and hearing care, Specsavers research has found.
New campaign to put spotlight on loneliness in Southampton
Southampton Mental Health Network has launched an NHS-backed guide to festive events, support services and anti-loneliness campaigns in Southampton this Christmas.
Youth-led event to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th year
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary at Southampton Central Library on December 16.
Southampton-based yacht sales and services group ends year on a high
Ancasta, a Southampton-based yacht sales group, has reported strong 2025 sales.
Doctor reckoned travelling First Class on Southampton trains was healthier
One Victorian doctor even attributed train travel to chronic illness and debility of the nervous system.
Pub's shock closure, rape charge for ex-teacher and 200 houses - January in review
An ex-teacher being charged with rape, the sudden closure of a pub and plans to build 200 homes on farmland in the New Forest - January's stories.
Thousands watched as ocean liners QE2 and QM2 arrived together for first time
QE2 led the procession at 5am on May 4, 2004, with the 151,400-ton QM2 just minutes behind.
Thief targeted Tesco shop he'd been banned from entering - In The Dock
These are among the latest criminals to face justice in Southampton
UK's biggest cruise ship set to return to Southampton this summer
MSC Cruises’ flagship which is one of the biggest ships in the UK has begun a new winter deployment in the Southern Caribbean for the 2025–26 season.
'I wouldn’t let a Labour MP in my business': MPs banned over rising business rates
Businesses in Southampton have joined a campaign to ban Labour MPs from entering their venues.
Solent University faces strike action after staff forced out of pension scheme
Staff at Solent University have voted to take strike action after management forced hundreds of employees out of their existing pension scheme.
Man, 23 jailed for his role in operating crack cocaine supply line
A man who operated a crack cocaine supply line in Southampton has been jailed for two and a half years.
Is Spotify down right now? Thousands of users report music app 'not working'
Thousands of users are reporting issues with Spotify this afternoon (Monday, December 15).
Man admits leaving animal carcasses outside churches in English forest
Benjamin Lewis pleads guilty to harassing Christians by dumping dead deer and lambs in New ForestA 47-year-old man has admitted harassing Christians by dumping animal carcasses outside churches in and around an English forest.Benjamin Lewis admitted seven offences relating to incidents in which dead...
Man admits stealing lambs and displaying anti-Christian signs
A man has admitted two counts of stealing lambs and several offences of racially/religiously aggravated behaviour towards members of New Forest churches