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Emergency works to shut key route into city from this weekend
A major route from the New Forest into Southampton city centre is set to shut for emergency Southern Water works, with no end date in sight.
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'Heartbreaking' wait for council home may force mum to give up son
A mum fears she may have to give up her profoundly disabled son as their flat cannot meet his needs
'Victory': Traders celebrate as bus gate trial suspended
Traders in Portswood are ecstatic to see the suspension of the bus gate, as Southampton City Council U-turns on the controversial trial
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Passengers warned and refunds issued as voyage cancelled on P&O Cruise's Arvia
P&O has apologised to customers after a 14-night cruise had to be cancelled due to 'operational reasons'.
Husband's golf day inspired by wife's genetic condition
A Southampton man is gearing up for a charity golf event to support the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, inspired by his wife’s battle with the condition
In the Dock - Man who smashed dance studio windows appears in court
A man who smashed the windows at Blue Butterfly Studios, Eastleigh is among the cases heard at court
Man caused nearly £100 worth of damage to police van days before Christmas
A man caught with drugs caused nearly £100 worth of damage to a police van in Southampton
Southampton set for busy weekend as eight cruise ships in port
Southampton Cruise Port Prepares for Busy Weekend of Arrivals
Speeding horse and cart ploughed into crowd in Above Bar on election day
It was general election day and a large group of men had gathered in Above Bar to cast their vote when a pony and trap approached.
Tree falls and blocks pavement opposite Mayflower Theatre - live updates
A tree has fallen near Mayflower Theatre.
Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after city centre crash
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving among other charges after a 3 car crash on a busy stretch of road on Kingsway in Southampton.
Police give update on arrests after death on cruise ship
Police have issued an update after a second man was arrested in connection with a killing onboard MSC Virtuosa.
Library closed after doors and staff kicked by youths who were not allowed in
A library was closed after its doors were kicked and a member of staff assaulted
Man stabbed in city centre and left with 'life-changing injuries'
A 22-year-old was left with "multiple stab wounds" last night to his body, leg and hand before running into a convivence store.
Cars return to road as Portswood Bus Gate is suspended
Cars could be seen freely crossing the Portswood Bus Gate as the controversial trial was suspended this morning
Convenience store cordoned off by police - live updates
A shop in Southampton has been cordoned off this morning. Follow for live updates.
Bees swarm at crossing on busy Southampton street
A swarm of bees have occupied a crossing's "WAIT" light on a busy Southampton street
Banking firm teaches schoolchildren financial skills
Oasis Academy student's in Southampton took part in a financial capability programme, run by HSBC UK.
Record-breaking powerboat with six world records to appear at boat show
The 22-metre Thunder Child II, which holds six world records, will be showcased at the event in September.
Southampton hotel wins European award for community efforts
The hotel, which is operated by Valor Hospitality, has been involved in various projects to help the local community and beyond.