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Brain stimulation device offers little benefit in managing ADHD, study finds

A brain stimulation device offers little benefit in managing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers have found.

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Iconic DJ Pete Tong to bring Ibiza beats to cruise ship

Legendary DJ Pete Tong is bringing his iconic Ibiza beats to the high seas.

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Mother who lost son to suicide to embark on 24-hour bike ride fundraiser

A mother who launched a charity in memory of her son, who died by suicide, is hosting a 24-hour bike ride to raise funds for the cause.

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Shop owner describes waking up to find store being ransacked by burglars

A shop owner has described how thugs swung a bottle at him when he interrupted them stealing from his store

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Ex-prisoner found dead in Southampton alley a day after being released from jail

An inquest has opened into the death of a former prisoner who was found dead in Southampton.

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Best photos from Royal visit to Southampton

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Southampton Solent University campus for the opening of the SMART Centre – a cutting-edge facility home to the South Coast Institute of Technology (IoT)

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Mystery of robber who waited outside business and stole case crammed with cash

An armed robber pressed a firearm into his back and beat him mercilessly over the head.

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Pedestrian carried 136ft on car bonnet in fatal crash with former taxi driver

A man speeding at almost twice the limit hit and killed a pedestrian, carrying her 136ft on his bonnet, a court has heard.

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Cunard named headline partner for 2026 Olivier Awards

Southampton-based cruise line Cunard has been named headline partner for the 2026 Olivier Awards.

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New research reveals 'striking' environmental threat to river deltas

New research by the University of Southampton has shown river deltas worldwide are sinking faster than sea levels are rising.

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View From Westminster: Plenty to look forward to in 2026

Can I start by wishing all Echo readers a very happy New Year. For everyone lucky enough to have had a festive break, this already feels like a distant memory! For the many of you who were working or volunteering, thank you for your service and I hope that you were able to find some time to rest,

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Southampton law firm appoints two legal directors

Southampton-based law firm Moore Barlow has appointed Jess Ready and Natasha Jones as legal directors.

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Severe delays and heavy traffic - Live Updates

There are severe delays this afternoon on several key routes with traffic slowing to a crawl

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Princess Royal visits Southampton to open cutting-edge marine tech hub

On Thursday 15 January, Southampton Solent University welcomed Her Royal Highness

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Burglars run from Shirley shop after owner disturbs them

Burglars made off with cigarettes and a till after targeting a Shirley shop this morning.

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Tragedy in a spring snowstorm as ships collide and lives are lost in the Solent

On the morning of April 25, 1908, the town woke up to find itself transformed by a freak and untimely late-spring magic.

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Woman 'had water thrown over her' by man in assault

Officers are investigating an assault in Southampton involving two people which saw a woman have water launched in her face.

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Police release image after construction worker 'punched twice in face'

Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in West End.

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Bus left blocking road after crashing into bus stop

A bus has crashed into a bus stop on Portsmouth Road in Sholing.

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Man charged following break-in at Lidl

A man has been charged, following a break-in at Lidl in the city centre.