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Footballer caught at 57mph on M27 banned from driving

A footballer caught speeding by a camera on the M27 in a Mercedes has been banned from the roads

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Westquay shoplifter arrested wearing stolen trainers

Homeless man Mark Biggs stole a £2,000 coffee machine and was wearing stolen trainers when he was arrested

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Outcry over plans to sell car park as traders clash with council

Council leaders have been urged to speak with businesses over controversial plans to sell a car park – and rule out disposing of any other site in the area.

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The grand old house that made way for buildings we will likely remember

In the tapestry of Southampton's history, some threads are woven tightly, lasting for centuries, while others, though vibrant, are cut remarkably short.

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Ten cruises ships to come to Southampton - including some of biggest in UK

Drivers in Southampton are being warned as ten cruise ships are set to be bringing thousands of passengers to the city this weekend.

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Fuel thief slapped with £80 fine - In the Dock

The latest cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

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Plans to remove trees and change home extension submitted to city council

A homeowner has applied to remove a silver birch tree from their garden at 2 Glenwood Avenue, Southampton.

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Truly remarkable aerial shots of Southampton from the 1920s

These captivating images transport us back to a bygone era, long before the devastating impact of the Luftwaffe bombs.

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Southampton becomes the first international university to open a campus in India

University of Southampton has celebrated becoming the first international institution to open a campus in India

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Councillor brands suspected murder 'shocking' but 'not a surprise'

A Southampton City Council Councillor has reacted after three men were arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a man in Freemantle.

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Police cordon off flats amid murder probe - live

Flats have been cordoned off as an investigation into a suspected murder continues, after three men were arrested.

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Police dog helps catch boy, 17, on 'stolen e-bike'

A dog sniffed out a 17-year-old boy suspected of anti-social behaviour in Hedge End on Wednesday

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Three arrested for murder as man found dead in flat

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a man in Freemantle, Southampton.

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Listed fort takes out injunction after 'urban explorers' cause damage

The listed 19-century Spitbank Fort has been placed under legal protection after "repeated trespasses by so-called urban explorers".

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Man racially abused in unprovoked incident in Southampton city centre

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 28-year-old man was racially abused in Southampton

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Met Office issues thunderstorm warning across Hampshire

A yellow weather warning has been issued ahead of thundery showers rolling into Southampton

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Has the business lunch had its day?

In recent times, sealing the deal over a mid-day meal was known as the Power Lunch in the 1980s.

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Keynote speaker announced for major business conference

The event, organised by Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, will take place on October 8 at The Spark, Solent University.

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More pictures show celebrations at the Toynbee School Prom 2025

Dozens of students turned out to the Toynbee School Prom 2025.

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Man who fled court smashed through glass in dock

A man who escaped custody at Southampton Crown Court last week is still at large