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Hospital worker, 25, named as inquest opens into fatal fire
A Totton woman who died in a house fire has been named after the opening of the inquest into her death
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Full list of schools closed today across Southampton and Hampshire
Schools have closed across Hampshire today due to heating, water and power failures in freezing temperatures.
All the Southampton and Hampshire schools closed - live
A number of schools across Hampshire have shut their doors due to heating issues.
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Charity set to host quiz night to raise funds for mental health
Southampton Mental Health Network will host a fundraising quiz night on February 4, 2026.
Man admits drug driving and dangerous driving - In The Dock
These are among the latest criminals to face justice in Southampton
Southampton pub could be turned into flats if plans approved
An empty pub in Southampton could be converted into five flats.
Winning numbers announced for SO:LOTTO draw
The winning numbers for the weekly SO:LOTTO draw have been released.
Hospital facing £55m blackhole amid cutting hundreds of jobs
A hospital trust is facing a financial shortfall and struggling to keep up.
Business owner opens 'dream' international market
A woman has realised her dream of running her own business by opening an international market.
High street chain Claire's collapses into administration
The high street chain Claire's is being put into administration
Stop-and-searches lead to six arrests, weapon and drug seizures
A series of stop-and-searches in the city led to six arrests, the recovery of two weapons, and the seizure of drugs.
Long delays after vehicle breaks down on the motorway - Live
Drivers on the M27 are facing lengthy delays after a broken-down vehicle blocked one of the lanes.
Restaurant closes after 20 years blaming hotel housing asylum seekers
A Southampton restaurant has closed after more than two decades due to "ongoing issues" with the adjoining hotel
Man staying in asylum hotel admits sex offences against three women
A man from Afghanistan has been told to “expect a prison sentence of some length” after pleading guilty to sexual offences against three women.
Two charged with GBH after burglary leaves men in hospital
Two men have been charged with GBH and other offences after an aggravated burglary in Southampton. A police spokesperson said: "We were called just after 6am on Saturday 3 January to reports of a break-in at an address in Highfield Lane.
Southampton man in court charged with death by dangerous driving
Christopher Jackson has appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
Snow falls across Hampshire amid mass return to work
Hampshire has woken up to a light dusting of snow after another night of freezing temperatures
Pictures show iconic ship with Southampton links moored permanently in Dubai
Few ships are as identified with Southampton as the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), even if it is now moored half a world away
Police figures show more arrests from fewer stop and searches
The number of stop and searches carried out in Southampton has declined.
Residents without water due to outage in Southampton
An area of Southampton is without water this morning