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Asylum seeker jailed for sexual offences against three women

An asylum seeker living at a Southampton hotel has been jailed for sexually assaulting two women and attempting to assault a third

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Spitfires soar over River Itchen as historic factory site reopens as quay

A pair of Spitfires thundered over the River Itchen as the historic Supermarine site opened following redevelopment

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Disabled residents face waits of more than a year for home adaptations

Disabled residents are facing waits of more than a year for changes to be made to their homes to meet their needs.

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City-born artist’s ‘honour’ as major exhibition reopens art gallery

An artist born in Southampton has spoken of her pride in being able to produce the first exhibition for a refurbished city centre art gallery.

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Warning city centre could be 'sterile wasteland' without cafes and restaurants

Southampton business leaders visited the House of Commons for a roundtable discussion with Blair McDougall, Minister for Small Businesses and Economic Transformation.

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Former Ford Transit plant in Southampton was cleared almost 10 years ago

Entire generations of local families began working its giant halls.

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Southampton road to close for gas main works

Coxford Road, Southampton, will be closed from March 16 for gas main replacement works.

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Duo who stole trout from fish farm sentenced - In the Dock

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates Court

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This is when sunshine spell is set to end with rain due back

Sunny spells and mild weather are forecasted to continue across Hampshire into the weekend.

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Southampton agency helps launch Wear A Hat Day campaign

Carswell Gould supported Brain Tumour Research’s Wear A Hat Day campaign launch.

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Construction milestone for flagship University of Southampton building

Construction on the University of Southampton's flagship teaching and learning building has reached its highest point

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Pre-school promises 'necessary changes' to be made after mixed Ofsted inspection

Sticky Fingers Spring Road, a Southampton preschool, has promised to make 'necessary changes' after a mixed review from Ofsted.

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Plan to transform convent into homeless accommodation is refused

A controversial proposal to convert a former convent into homeless accommodation has been refused.

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Calls for 24-hour street lights as 300 sign petition

A petition calling for the return of overnight street lighting in Southampton has been signed by 300 people in just under a week.

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Car-ruining potholes on Southampton street have left residents despairing

Massive potholes on road in Harefield, Southampton, have left residents despairing, as no date has been set for them to be filled.

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Iconic all-girl pop group in Southampton as well as other top gigs

The iconic all-girl group Bananarama performed at Southampton's Mayflower Theatre to a crowd lapping it up.

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Housing chief on council’s housing challenges and making improvements

We had to recognise that we were in a housing crisis. This is the frank admission of Andy Frampton, Southampton councillor responsible for housing.

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Former showroom hits market for £975,000 with possible plan for homes

A former car showroom in Southampton has been put up for sale with an asking price of £975,000, presenting potential for redevelopment after several previous planning bids

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'Charming' two-bed Southampton home up for sale for £235,000

A "charming" end-of-terrace 1900's home is up for sale in Southampton for £235,000.

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One-eyed burglar terrified woman, 78, in raid on home

A man left a 78-year-old woman afraid to sleep in her own home after she caught him trying to burgle her