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Footage shows moments drug driver causes crash that kills lorry driver on M27

Video footage has shown the moments a drug driver travelling at more than 90 miles per hour caused a major crash that killed a 38-year-old lorry driver.

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Man convicted of raping woman six times over two-year period

A man has been convicted of repeatedly raping a woman at addresses in Eastleigh and Southampton

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NSPCC: A young person in my life is struggling with loneliness – what can I do?

Children and young people today are growing up in a very different world to the one many of us grew up in.

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Superfan set to see Marti Pellow after cataract surgery

A great-grandmother who had a lifelong phobia about her eyes being touched has undergone surgery for cataracts and is now looking forward to seeing Marti Pellow perform

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Horror M27 crash: A timeline of key events

A timeline of events after a lorry driver died in a horror crash on the M27 in February 2024

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Information day for retirement apartments to be held in Southampton

An information day for prospective buyers of retirement apartments is set to take place in Southampton.

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Inside the £1.6 million home for sale in Southampton's most desirable postcode

This stunning six bedroom family home in Chilworth, Southampton's most desirable address, is up for sale for £1.6 million with Charters estate agents.

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Woman, 77, dies after fall, inquest told

An inquest has opened into a woman from Chafen Road, Bitterne, who died after a fall

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National Trust reveals ambitious plans to combat nature crisis

The charity also aims to inspire five million more people to support its conservation goals, whether by giving their time, voice or money.

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Judge condemns 'dangerous' man as he jails him for death of lorry driver

What Judge Henry said as he jailed a man for causing the death of a lorry driver on the M27 last year

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From centenary concert to 120 years celebrations - Rotary in Southampton

This year marks the 120th anniversary of Rotary International, a global network of community leaders dedicated to service and positive change.

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Homeowner wins appeal to increase height of boundary wall

A homeowner has won a planning appeal after being refused permission to raise the height of her boundary wall.

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Inquest opens after man found dead in his flat

An inquest has opened into the death of a man found unresponsive in his home in Southampton

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Date set for closure of busy city road to most motorists

A controversial plan to close a busy road to motorists is set to start next week.

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In the dock: Latest cases at Southampton Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

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Schools team up to support The Big Difference and combat food poverty

Two schools in Southampton have teamed up to support food redistribution charity The Big Difference

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Ferry bosses need £250k to replace damaged pontoon and restore service

Operators of the Hythe Ferry say they need to raise £250,000 to replace a faulty structure that is preventing the service from operating

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Prolific shoplifter raced down M27 in 'daredevil act' that killed lorry driver

A prolific thief who has never held a driving licence was racing down a motorway at high speed when he caused a fatal crash.

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First photo released of shoplifter who caused fatal M27 crash

Ross Neiland, from Littlehampton, was jailed after causing the crash on the M27 which killed lorry driver Michal Kaminski.

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Southern Water boss slams 'flat bills' and defends bonus in Parliament

A Southern Water executive defended taking a £160,000 bonus as Parliament put the water sector under scrutiny over price hikes and outages.