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Emergency works to shut key route into city from this weekend

A major route from the New Forest into Southampton city centre is set to shut for emergency Southern Water works, with no end date in sight.

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'Heartbreaking' wait for council home may force mum to give up son

A mum fears she may have to give up her profoundly disabled son as their flat cannot meet his needs

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'Victory': Traders celebrate as bus gate trial suspended

Traders in Portswood are ecstatic to see the suspension of the bus gate, as Southampton City Council U-turns on the controversial trial

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Passengers warned and refunds issued as voyage cancelled on P&O Cruise's Arvia

P&O has apologised to customers after a 14-night cruise had to be cancelled due to 'operational reasons'.

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Husband's golf day inspired by wife's genetic condition

A Southampton man is gearing up for a charity golf event to support the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, inspired by his wife’s battle with the condition

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In the Dock - Man who smashed dance studio windows appears in court

A man who smashed the windows at Blue Butterfly Studios, Eastleigh is among the cases heard at court

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Man caused nearly £100 worth of damage to police van days before Christmas

A man caught with drugs caused nearly £100 worth of damage to a police van in Southampton

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Southampton set for busy weekend as eight cruise ships in port

Southampton Cruise Port Prepares for Busy Weekend of Arrivals

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Speeding horse and cart ploughed into crowd in Above Bar on election day

It was general election day and a large group of men had gathered in Above Bar to cast their vote when a pony and trap approached.

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Tree falls and blocks pavement opposite Mayflower Theatre - live updates

A tree has fallen near Mayflower Theatre.

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Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after city centre crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving among other charges after a 3 car crash on a busy stretch of road on Kingsway in Southampton.

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Police give update on arrests after death on cruise ship

Police have issued an update after a second man was arrested in connection with a killing onboard MSC Virtuosa.

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Library closed after doors and staff kicked by youths who were not allowed in

A library was closed after its doors were kicked and a member of staff assaulted

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Man stabbed in city centre and left with 'life-changing injuries'

A 22-year-old was left with "multiple stab wounds" last night to his body, leg and hand before running into a convivence store.

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Cars return to road as Portswood Bus Gate is suspended

Cars could be seen freely crossing the Portswood Bus Gate as the controversial trial was suspended this morning

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Convenience store cordoned off by police - live updates

A shop in Southampton has been cordoned off this morning. Follow for live updates.

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Bees swarm at crossing on busy Southampton street

A swarm of bees have occupied a crossing's "WAIT" light on a busy Southampton street

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Banking firm teaches schoolchildren financial skills

Oasis Academy student's in Southampton took part in a financial capability programme, run by HSBC UK.

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Record-breaking powerboat with six world records to appear at boat show

The 22-metre Thunder Child II, which holds six world records, will be showcased at the event in September.

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Southampton hotel wins European award for community efforts

The hotel, which is operated by Valor Hospitality, has been involved in various projects to help the local community and beyond.