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Disruption as cracked rail halts train services at Southampton Central - live updates
A cracked railway line is causing delays on the rail network in and around Southampton
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Lawyers celebrate clocking up 100 years of combined service
Eighty years of this century of dedication were contributed by long-standing partners Simon Burge and Richard Portlock.
Domestic violence against men increases in Hampshire
Domestic abuse against men rising in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with £2.2 million pledged to support victims
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From the south coast to Egypt and back in a day: The original extreme day trip
Leave the English south coast in the morning, stand before the Great Pyramid of Giza after lunch, and be back home in your own bed that same night.
The cursed pub name of Southampton which has seen five boozers lost to history
In a city defined by relentless transformation, the name 'Royal Oak' for a pub is a curse.
Man caught using social media apps to video call girls avoids prison
John Downing used various social media apps to chat and video call with girls while subject to a sexual harm prevention order
Residents tell of shock after train stabbing suspect has Southampton links
Residents of a Southampton street have spoken of their shock after learning that a man charged with ten counts of attempted murder following a train stabbing spree has links to their road.
Plan for hotel and nightclub at former bank fails in appeal bid
A final bid to secure permission for a multi-million-pound hotel and nightclub development in Southampton city centre has proved unsuccessful.
Former all girls’ school headteacher on trial – what happened on day one?
A former headteacher of an all-girls’ Catholic school in Southampton is standing trial – here is a recap of the first day
Ribbon cutting marks opening of care home's new show suite
The Wickets will officially open in February 2026 and will offer residential, nursing and dementia care.
Man admits having 'police-style baton' in city nightclub - In the Dock
These are among the latest criminals to face justice in Southampton
Ex headteacher had ‘epiphany’ at religious camp after ‘kissing’ pupil, jury told
Former St Anne's Catholic School headteacher had “epiphany" at religious summer camp and admitted an “inappropriate friendship” with student, court told
Train stabbing suspect has links to Southampton, court documents reveal
Anthony Williams, who has been charged with ten counts of attempted murder after a stabbing on board a train this weekend, has links to Southampton, according to court documents.
Echo readers can help the paper win public vote for Making a Difference award
Hard hitting exclusives published in the Southern Daily Echo have been recognised nationally - and now readers have the chance to help the newspaper win a prestigious public vote
Lane closed following M27 incident - live
Motorists are facing heavy delays following an incident on the M27 this morning.
Train cancelled as passengers cause disturbance
A train from Southampton to Brighton has been cancelled after passengers caused a disturbance.
Woman giving evidence in teacher trial says school had 'nothing in place to protect girls'
Former headteacher of St Anne's Catholic School in Southampton James Rouse is standing trial accused of sexual activity with a child
Police appeal after man 'touches himself' in front of boy, age 14
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man committed a sexual offence in front of a 14-year-old boy
Reward of £20,000 offered in hunt for Southampton Common killer
Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the murder of a man whose body was found on Southampton Common
SO Cultured: 'Improving Southampton's access to healthier food'
Gary Smith speaks in the latest SO Cultured column.