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Incredible moment ‘huge’ meteor streaks over Southampton caught on camera

Incredible footage shows a “huge” meteor streaking over Southampton leaving stargazers in awe

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Students offered free entry to major South Coast property event

Billed as the south’s biggest property show, the event is expected to attract more than 1,500 attendees.

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Residents given chance to plant tree to remember loved ones

An annual tree planting event in Southampton is giving people a meaningful way to remember loved ones or celebrate new life.

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Solent Freeport to hold AGM for public to meet board and hear updates

Solent Freeport will hold its annual general meeting next month as the date has been confirmed.

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P&O Cruises' flagship among cruise ship arrivals in Southampton this weekend

The city is gearing up for a bustling weekend on the waterfront as a fleet of luxury cruise liners are set to arrive in port over the weekend.

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Co-op thief who targeted Ocean Village store jailed - In the Dock

The latest cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

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Tragic case of mum convicted of killing her 'perfect' daughter

“In the house were found two dead bodies. One in the dining room at the back of the house and another, that of a child, in the kitchen."

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New athletics pavilion taking shape in major outdoors centre works

A new athletics pavilion is taking shape as part of a major £36 redevelopment at the Outdoor Sports Centre in Southampton.

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Pioneering pilot set a record for prestigious trip in bomber

With his immaculate handlebar mustache, a vibrant polka-dot cravat, and a classic leather flying helmet, he was a familiar figure in Southampton.

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Southampton accountancy firm to undergo rebrand this autumn

A leading accountancy and advisory firm is set to undergo a major rebrand this autumn as it was announced at an event in a Southampton hotel.

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School goes yellow to raise awareness of mental health

From bright socks and ribbons to sunny badges and t-shirts, students and staff showed their solidarity.

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Gallery: Southampton celebrates Black community at city centre festival

A festival celebrating diversity and creativity within the Black community took place on October 12, 2025

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MP makes plea for local hospitality support in budget

Southampton MP Darren Paffey has urged the Chancellor to protect the city's hospitality industry in the November budget.

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Marwell Zoo welcomes new endangered okapi calf

Hampshire's most well-known zoo has welcomed a new endangered species and visitors will soon be able to take a look at the animal and her calf in all her glory.

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Drivers warned of delays as busy dual carriageway near M27 hit with works

Drivers in Hampshire are being warned as a major duel carriageway has been hit with road works.

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'Game changer’ cash to transform Weston says Southampton MP

Southampton Itchen MP Darren Paffey has hailed a £21.5 million government investment as a 'game changer' for Weston and the wider constituency.

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Everything we know after 200 cannabis plants seized after fire

Officers have uncovered 200 cannabis plants after house fire at a property on a busy road in Southampton.

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Police search college students bags for knives and 'prohibited items'

Police searched students' bags at an Eastleigh college and seized several 'prohibited' items

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Police find 200 cannabis plants after house fire

Approximately 200 cannabis plants were found when a terraced house on Winchester Road caught fire in Southampton earlier this week.

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This is why several police officers rushed to Millbrook cul-de-sac

Hampshire police rushed to Millbrook yesterday as several social media posts questioned why they were in the area - this is why.