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Paco Robles obituary
My family friend Paco (Francisco) Robles, who has died aged 99, was one of the last survivors of the largest ever single day’s migration into the UK, when on 23 May 1937 about 4,000 people arrived in Southampton fleeing the Spanish civil war. Paco, who was 10 at the time, and his younger sister, M...
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Most people arrested during Henry Nowak protests had been reported for domestic abuse
Exclusive: Hampshire police data reveals 22 of 37 detained had been accused or convicted of intimate partner violenceMost people arrested during violent protests after the sentencing of Henry Nowak’s murderer had previously been reported to the police for domestic abuse, the Guardian can disclose....
Revealed: the top 10 UK cities for first-time buyers
Vibrant areas for young workers who plan to rent while saving for a deposit and then get on the property ladderThe new 100% mortgages for first-time buyersHomes to rent before buying in citiesThe common property rite of passage for graduates and career-focused first jobbers has changed over the past...
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Mother of Henry Nowak’s murderer jailed for removing knife from scene
Kiran Kaur, 53, sentenced to three years for assisting Vickrum Digwa after he stabbed student in SouthamptonThe mother of Vickrum Digwa, the murderer whose false claims of racism against his victim, Henry Nowak, triggered riots in Southampton, has been jailed for removing a knife from the scene of t...
Brownie group finds new meeting place thanks to Sainsbury's
A Brownie group has found a new place to meet after losing access to its usual venue.
Memorial dinner raises thousands in tribute to Southampton student
A memorial dinner has raised nearly £4,000 in memory of a promising student.
Three-bed detached Bassett home for sale for £595,000
A three-bedroom detached house in Bassett is up for sale for £595,000.
Economist awarded honorary doctorate by Solent University
An economist has received an honorary degree in recognition of his work in economics, public policy and social impact.
Fair Oak housebuilder named official sponsor of radio show
A Hampshire housebuilder has become the official sponsor of a weekly radio programme.
London to Paris cycling challenge raises £85,000 for cancer charity
A gruelling cycling challenge has raised £85,000 for a cancer charity.
Vickrum Digwa, brother and father deny weapons charges
Vickrum Digwa, his brother and father have pleaded not guilty to owning 55 weapons allegedly found at the killer's family home.
Latest planning applications submitted to Southampton council
Southampton City Council has received a variety of planning applications in recent days, covering changes to residential, commercial, and mixed-use sites.
Three-bedroom Harefield home for sale for £290,000
A three-bedroom terraced house in Harefield is up for sale for £290,000.
Hosepipe ban victims slam nine-month delay in fixing water leak
Southampton residents have blasted Southern Water for failing to repair a leak that began last year - despite telling customers to obey a hosepipe ban
Southampton's 'real life Matilda' raises over £800 for farm after break-in
Southampton’s “real life Matilda” has raised over £800 for a community farm after a break-in by reading books.
Southampton infant school 'could not be prouder' after glowing Ofsted report
A Southampton infant school has said it "could not be prouder" after receiving glowing feedback from Ofsted inspectors.
Drink driver caught twice, with identical reading both times - In The Dock
These are among the latest defendants to appear before Southampton magistrates
Man accused of dangerous driving denies 'drifting' around roundabout
A man has denied dangerous driving for allegedly "drifting" around a roundabout
Meet the woman who was the last in Hampshire to be executed
She had been convicted at Hampshire Assizes over the brutal murder of her husband, Thomas, a former shipwright.
Urgent appeal to find missing 12-year-old girl in Southampton
Officers are appealing for information to help find a missing 12-year-old girl last seen in Southampton.