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New operator to take charge of city leisure services

A new operator will take charge of leisure services across Southampton

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Engineering firm expands rapidly with help of T Level placements

He has gained experience across multiple departments, including quality control, programming, and milling.

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University of Southampton scientists win two national awards

The AVG won the 'Outstanding Team Award' at the British Society for Immunology Awards 2025.

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Heartbeat to host ‘biggest ever’ fundraiser at Southampton Common

Southampton is set to host cardiac charity Heartbeat's 'biggest ever' fundraising event

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Plans for 20-storey student housing tower set to be approved

Plans for a 20-storey student accommodation tower in Southampton city centre have been recommended for approval by council officers.

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Calls for safety after boy hit in crash and motorcyclist 'flies through the air'

Residents are calling for safety measures on a Hampshire road after a schoolboy was hit by a driver and a motorcyclist was thrown across the road in a crash.

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Woman, 53, found collapsed at home by police, inquest opening hears

An inquest has opened into the death of a Southampton woman.

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Council says speed changes in Shirley a result of ‘engagement with local people’

Southampton City Council have said alterations to speed limits in Shirley is a result of “engagement with local people”

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Hero staff member honoured for swift emergency aid

Acting swiftly, Robert rushed to her side, prevented her from collapsing, and stayed with her until paramedics arrived.

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Case brought against oil giant over "dangerous" Fawley leak adjourned

Esso leak case adjourned

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Inspector praises members of public who helped in 'terrifying' bus crash

Inspector Andy Tester has said that he "commends" the members of public who helped on the scene after a bus crashed into the River Itchen.

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Amber health alert issued for Southampton and New Forest

An amber heat health alert has been issued for Southampton and New Forest as the UKHSA has put another warning in place

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Rail passengers told 'not to travel' as no trains running in Southampton

Rail passengers told 'not to travel' as no trains running from Southampton Central

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Parents could be fined £70 as cameras to enforce car ban near school from Monday

Drivers who travel down a road outside Bassett Green Primary School could be fined £70 with camera enforcement on Honeysuckle Road "school street".

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Southampton Airport rated as 'good' for accessibility

Southampton was one of 14 airports to receive a 'good' rating for its services, reflecting a positive standard of support.

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Esso prosecuted over 'dangerous' gas leak at Fawley refinery

Esso is being prosecuted after a dramatic incident in which part of Fawley refinery collapsed

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'It's extremely disappointing': No safety fencing on Itchen Bridge until next year

Southampton City Council has revealed that long-awaited safety measures on the Itchen Bridge will not be implemented until 2026

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Hundreds raise over £11k in sold-out Solent Airport runway race

Ruth, who ran with her son Ezra, said: "It has been lovely to be part of this event and see people out raising money for the hospices."

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Cunard set to launch its first ever Wellness at Sea cruise

The seven-night cruise will depart from Southampton on July 5, 2026, aboard the Queen Anne.

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Cantell School's Prom 2025 - in fantastic pictures

More than 100 students turned out to Cantell School's 2025 Prom