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Trial of ex-headteacher accused of kissing child ends with hung jury
The trial of a former headteacher of an all-girls’ Catholic school in Southampton, accused of kissing a pupil, has ended with a hung jury
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Drugs seized after youths found in shed at disused convent
Police have seized drugs after finding youths in a shed at a disused convent
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A search is underway for a missing teenager last seen over two weeks ago
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Dozens of Southampton and Hampshire Year R classes in 2025 pictures
68 classes from 40 Southampton and Hampshire infant and primary schools appeared in our Daily Echo First Class supplement celebrating their first term in education.
Inquest opens into death of man, 33, found unresponsive in High Street
An inquest has opened into the death of a Southampton man who was found unresponsive in the high street.
Residents unite in calls to scrap Glen Eyre Road build-outs branded 'a disaster'
Residents in Bassett are calling for build-outs costing £850,000 to be ripped out entirely after constant arguing drivers and safety fears.
Mum fears baby 'could have died' after family trapped in Westquay lift
A Southampton mother says her four-month-old daughter "could have died" after the family became trapped in a lift at Westquay for more than 40 minutes.
‘No evidence’ scrapping free parking had ‘significant impact’ on footfall
There is “no evidence” removing free parking in Southampton suburbs had a “significant impact” on footfall, according to a council report.
City council backs national campaign to tackle knife crime
Southampton City Council supports Sceptre knife crime campaign, working with Hampshire Constabulary and partners.
Campaign launched to help women feel more like themselves during cancer treatment
The KLS Foundation’s Crowning Glory campaign, with Fiander ETL, aims to provide natural hair wigs for women undergoing chemotherapy at Southampton General Hospital.
How you can help make Christmas special for children in need
37th annual Southampton Toy Appeal collects new toys for vulnerable children and teens. Donate at Westquay and city sites to support local families this Christmas.
Shoplifter stole Covid testing kits from Tesco - In the dock
These are among the latest criminals to face justice at Southampton Magistrates' Court
Drivers warned as Southampton set for busy week with eight cruise ships in port
The city is gearing up for a busy week of late-season cruise traffic with eight ships set to arrive in the city across seven days.
Gritters take to city for first time this winter as temps drop below zero
Southampton's roads will be gritted overnight for the first time this winter as temperatures are set to drop below freezing tonight
Picture shows rescue of man 'stuck up to his knees' in mud
The fire service has released an image of the operation to rescue a man 'stuck up to his knees in mud' in Southampton
Travellers ordered to leave encampment set up outside church
Travellers have been ordered to leave grounds outside a church in Chilworth
'Almost every window' on over a dozen buses smashed by youths
Nearly every window of more than a dozen buses has been smashed by a group of youths in Southampton
Police appeal for information after jackets worth £2.5k stolen from John Lewis
Police appeal after six jackets worth over £2,500 stolen from John Lewis, Westquay Shopping Centre, Southampton. Witnesses urged to contact Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.
Where in Southampton is Crabniton and how did it get its name?
Today, the name is gone from the map, but in the 19th century, it was a distinct district, officially recognised on the 1871 Ordnance Survey plan.
Charity café reaches new milestone as it welcomes 2,500th visitor
Southampton’s Night Life Café, run by City Life Church and Two Saints, supports people experiencing homelessness.