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New friendship group set to launch in Southampton
Sholing Friends, backed by Communicare, launches at Hart Court on February 2 with a talk on falls.
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Police close Southampton road following incident - live
Police have closed a busy Southampton road following an incident this morning.
Man charged with sexually assaulting staff member at asylum hotel
A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a staff member at Highfield House Hotel in Southampton, which is used to house asylum seekers
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Repeat offender told to undergo mental health treatment - In The Dock
These are among the latest criminals to appear at a Southampton court
Car wash worker on trial for causing colleague's death by reversing car onto him
A man is on trial for causing the death of his co-worker by hitting him with a customer's car at the car wash where they worked
Popular cruise company cancels sailing from Southampton next month
MSC has cancelled a Southampton cruise next month.
Southampton firm named one of the UK's top franchises
Speedy Freight has been named among the UK's top franchises, ranking 31st in the 2026 HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100.
Outrage as rubbish dumped beside graves in Southampton cemetery
Outrage has erupted after a pile of rubbish was dumped just metres from graves at a Southampton cemetery, leaving grieving families shocked and angry.
Woman who ran into fire to save neighbours left with repair bill
A woman who tried to rescue her neighbours from a fire is now facing the cost of repairing her council-owned flat after it was left flooded by sprinklers.
Speeder clocked at 111mph on the M27
A motorist who hurtled along a Hampshire motorway at more than 110mph has appeared in court
Where in Southampton is King John's Palace and how did it get its name
Immediately, it's a name that evokes with it all the Plantagenet courtly drama and valour that we expect of a king who signed the Magna Carta.
Curly Bites in Shirley launch public petition over canopy refusal by council
A small business in Shirley has launched a petition demanding clearer council rules on planning matters after an retrospective application for a canopy was refused.
Drivers being warned as road works hit Glen Eyre Road next month
A busy road in Southampton is being hit with a fresh stint of works which are likely to cause delays.
Drivers warned as two sets of roadworks set to hit busy road in Bursledon
Motorists are being warned of two sets of roadworks set to be hitting Bridge Road in Bursledon.
Southampton's historic Westgate reopens after repair works
The historic Westgate structure in Southampton's Old Town has reopened after the council completed refurbishment works ahead of schedule.
Spacious semi-detached family home up for sale for £315,000
A spacious semi-detached family home in Harefield is up for sale.
Southampton university study finds GP booking systems causing confusion
New research by University of Southampton and University of Oxford finds NHS GP access reforms are confusing patients and burdening staff.
Man denies murder of woman, 34, who suffered serious head injury
A man has denied murdering a woman who died after suffering a serious head injury in Southampton
Tributes to 'beautiful soul' mum, 34, as man due in court
The family of a woman who died following an assault in Bitterne have today paid tribute to her
Audi driver found guilty of killing woman after crashing into her while speeding
A man has been found guilty of causing the death of the woman by driving into her at 56mph in a 30mph zone