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Friendly city hairdresser who went from warehouse worker to business owner
Bita Hair Studio is the city hair salon which promises a combination of convenience, culture, and care.
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Thousands step aboard special train on 3-day visit to Southampton
More than 2,000 people visited Railway 200’s Inspiration train at Southampton Central.
The biggest headlines from a busy April in Southampton - how many do you remember?
In Southampton, April was a month of tension, tragedy and disruption as communities grappled with public unrest, heart-breaking stories and a sudden business closures.
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Thieves steal headlights from rare Bentley for Southampton TV film
A rare and highly valuable 1920 Bentley Open Top Tourer had, in the words of its owner, been left "naked and somewhat expressionless"
Drunk driver who failed to stop for police banned from road - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court
MP welcomes council funding boost after authority was ‘pushed to the brink’
Southampton MP Satvir Kaur has acknowledged the city council was pushed to the “brink” financially during her time as leader of the local authority.
Seven stolen cars still missing three months after cruise parking theft
Ten of the vehicles stolen from a Southampton cruise parking facility have now been recovered, police have confirmed
Urgent calls to power up Southampton to secure port's operations
Urgent action must be taken to deliver the power infrastructure needed to secure the future of the Port of Southampton.
Primary school issues warning to parents after girl, 11, approached by man
Additional staff will be monitoring the gates of a primary school following an incident in which an 11-year-old girl was approached by a man.
‘There’s people’s faeces outside my front door’: Fury after sewage floods driveway
‘There’s people’s faeces outside my front door,’ said a furious woman after a burst drain caused human waste to overflow into her driveway.
Hampshire housebuilder collects Christmas gifts for children
Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton has backed The Parenting Network’s Christmas Toy Appeal.
P&O Cruises launches 'gamechanger' all-inclusive packages
P&O Cruises has launched its Wave 2026 campaign with new all-inclusive packages.
Green light for extension to busy community centre
Plans for an extension to a Southampton community centre to provide improved facilities have been given the green light by council planners.
Specsavers audiologist offering young people vital hearing care
Dr Alison Vaughan, an audiologist from Specsavers Totton is supporting Southampton youth at No Limits.
Latest planning applications submitted to Southampton council
Southampton City Council is reviewing planning applications for home extensions, commercial flat conversions, and extensive tree works.
Drug driver sentenced after leading police on chase through Southampton
Jordan Carson, 25, of Southampton, sentenced for drug driving after 60mph police chase.
Southampton panto star leads charity Christmas raffle
Max Fulham hosted the Heartbeat Christmas Draw at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton, raising £6,853 for charity.
Five people charged with attempted murder after man seriously injured in stabbing
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an alleged stabbing.
SO: Cultured - I firmly believe that learning never stops
I was born in Mansbridge in 1969 and spent my first 35 years here, attending Mansbridge Primary and Bitterne Park Secondary.
Guests evacuated as fire crews descend on hotel
Guests have been evacuated from the Harbout Hotel at Ocean Village due to fire alarm