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Police close road over 'concern for welfare' of man on roof of property

The police closed a road following a concern for the welfare of a man on the roof of a property.

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Two Hampshire schools closed today set to reopen to pupils from tomorrow

Two schools in Hampshire will reopen to pupils on Tuesday after being forced to close or partially close due to serious building issues.

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Patients waiting up to 12 hours in emergency department

Patients are waiting up to 12 hours to be seen in the emergency department at Southampton Hospital.

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Southampton MP quits X over 'appalling' use of Grok AI

A Southampton MP has left the social media platform X over concerns its AI tool is enabling the creation of abusive images without consent

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'Severe delays' of more than 40 minutes as traffic crawls at 10mph

Severe delays of up to 37 minutes are building on the M27, with traffic moving at an average speed of around 10mph.

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Incredible images capture Cunard fireworks over Southampton Water

These incredible images capture fireworks lighting up the night sky over Southampton as Queen Anne and Queen Mary II depart the city's waterfront.

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Solar panels planned for Banister Primary as council pushes greener schools

The council is pushing ahead with plans to make schools greener by installing large-scale solar panels, starting with Banister Primary School.

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Man jailed for having meat cleaver in a public place - In The Dock

These are among the latest criminals to face justice in Southampton

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£3 Southampton park and ride scheme set to continue

Southampton's £3 weekend park and ride scheme is set to continue.

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Southampton law firm advises on £47m partnership with fire safety business

A law firm has advised on £47 million worth of business deals in a long-running client partnership.

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Children in drug and alcohol treatment - revealed

Children under 14 in Hampshire are being drawn into drug use, as new figures reveal a sharp rise in those needing treatment

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Iconic cruise ship set to return to Southampton for first time in 18 years

Liberty of the Seas is set to return to the city for the first time in 18 years.

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Hampshire County Council given new powers to tackle pavement parking issues

Hampshire is set to gain new powers to tackle the growing problem of pavement parking across the county off the back of new legislation.

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Popular cruise ship set to arrive in Southampton for first time in 2026

A popular ship is set to make its return to the city for the first time this year.

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Southampton-based company partners with communication firm to boost public safety

2CL Communications has partnered with Commend UK to deliver AI-powered communication and security systems.

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'Eye-watering' increase proposed to parking permit charges in Southampton

Residents are facing an “eye-watering” increase in charges to be able to park in roads near their homes.

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New Forest police called to vandalised and abandoned car in Ringwood

Police have confirmed they are dealing with an abandoned vehicle in Ringwood after residents raised concerns.

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Golf equipment worth £8,000 stolen in burglary

A 29-year-old man from Ringwood has been charged with two counts of burglary after £8,000 of golf equipment was stolen in Hampshire.

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Poplar cruise ship is set to return to Southampton for the first time this year

A cruise ship is set to return to Southampton for the first time this year after a 10 month absence from the port.

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Man charged after being found in in stolen car minutes after first police report

Man charged after police say he was found in the driver's seat of a vehicle reported stolen ony 20 minutes ago.