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Around the Port
Around the Port Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Arklow Cape, bulk, 0230, Princes Wharf; Hoegh Trapper, roro, 0315, 44; AS Palina, container, 0430, SCT2/3; Arklow Rover, bulk, 1445, 36; Independent Quest, container, 1500, SCT3/4; Victoria
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Hampshire's cricket ground scoops three prestigious awards
The Utilita Bowl has scooped three prestigious awards at a cricket business ceremony. The venue was recognised at the England and Wales Cricket Board’s Business of Cricket Awards 2024, held at Edgbaston, for its innovation and contributions to
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Southampton charity's 125 years of supporting blind and partially sighted people
A Southampton charity is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Southampton Sight marked the milestone during its annual volunteer conference. The conference began with sessions on equality, inclusion, diversity, and neurodiversity training, followed
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Former Hampshire player returns to club for Global Super League
A former Hampshire cricketer is set to rejoin the club for the Global Super League. Hampshire Hawks will welcome back Danny Briggs, a former player who holds the record for the most wickets in the history of English T20 cricket. Briggs, who
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South Downs National Park plans to plant 20,000 trees
The South Downs National Park is set to plant more than 20,000 trees in the coming months. The new trees will be added to a woodland area in Sussex and Hampshire, which is the size of five football pitches. The park aims to plant a total of
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Grant Thornton welcomes 21 new starters in the region
Grant Thornton UK LLP has welcomed 21 new joiners to its Thames Valley and Southampton team this year. These joiners are part of the company's nationwide intake of 300 new trainees. The fresh faces, including 12 graduates, six school leavers
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Grandmother of 10 who died of cancer 'catastrophically failed' by scan mistakes
The family of a Fareham grandmother who died of cancer say she was 'catastrophically' failed when CT scans that could have diagnosed her sooner were not passed on. Due to a breakdown of communication, the scans taken in 2019 were not passed on
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Chief prosecutor praises use of ‘powerful’ CCTV in sex assault trials
A chief prosecutor has said CCTV footage in sex assault trials provides “powerful” evidence. John Montague, rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO) lead at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), said CCTV helps prosecutors paint a picture of the
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First photo of killer who strangled ‘vulnerable’ neighbour for £481
A man who strangled his neighbour then stole his money and spent it on crack cocaine has been found guilty of murder. Thomas Ellison killed his 58-year-old neighbour Ian Jupe in his own home at Heather Court on May 28 this year. He then laid
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Housekeeper's reign of terror exposed as web of lies unravels in court
The reference was impeccable, her record of service with the nobility unblemished. 'In reply to your letter," it stated, 'I have much pleasure in saying I am sure you will find her very valuable particularly as to cleanliness and punctuality. Of
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Craft fair at Southampton care home to showcase residents' work
A care home is hosting a craft fair showcasing items crafted by its residents. Northlands House Care Home in Southampton will hold the event on Saturday, November 23, featuring products made by its Knit & Natter Group. The group, which was
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Award-winning Christmas light show set to begin in Romsey
An award-winning Christmas light show is set to begin in Romsey. The Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Christmas show will open from 4.30pm on Thursday, November 28, and will run until New Year's Day. The show, which celebrates Christmas
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Cost of buying a house in New Forest 'shocking'
The average property in the New Forest being more than £500,000 is "pretty shocking". Councillor David Harrison said the statistics were a sad reflection on the country as a whole. Data from Nationwide and the Office for National Statistics
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New Forest care home wins national award for dehydration project
A care home in New Milton has won a national award for its work to tackle dehydration. Osborne Lodge Care Home, part of the Vauxian Care Home Group, was honoured with the Infection Prevention & Control Award at the National Nursing Times Awards
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New vehicles set to ease 'huge' demand for minibus services
A Hampshire charity has been equipped with two new minibuses - thanks to a £30,000 donation from one of the county's biggest employers. Cash support provided by ExxonMobil, operators of Fawley refinery, will help Community First meet the "huge"
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Wildlife trust receives major funding boost from National Lottery
The National Lottery has marked its 30th birthday by awarding a major funding boost to a charity. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust announced the funding to its Team Wilder initiative. The four-year grant from the National Lottery
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BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair coming to the New Forest
Applications have opened for the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair Beautiful Borders competition. The event will take place at Beaulieu in the New Forest from May 2 to May 4. The competition is a chance for designers to showcase their talent
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Hampshire discover opponents in first-ever T20 Women's County Cup
Hampshire will face Surrey in the first-ever Vitality T20 Women's County Cup. The knockout tournament, featuring 37 teams from England and Wales, is set to unfold over the course of May, beginning on Monday, May 5. Hampshire, along with the
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Neighbours slam plans for four-storey care home as decision looms
More than 80 objections have been submitted to a council as it prepares to decide on plans to build a 69-bed care home near Bursledon Windmill. Residents claim the development would causes traffic congestion, loss of privacy, increased noise and
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The 640-metre long pier with its own train that survived World War II
Imagine a crisp, salty breeze whipping through your hair as you stand on a pier stretching out into the shimmering expanse of Southampton Water. Gulls cry overhead, the sun glints off the waves, and a sense of timeless tranquillity washes over
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Former hair salon to be turned into community space in town centre
A planning application has been submitted to the council to see a former salon in Eastleigh town centre transformed into a community centre. Located on Leigh Road in Eastleigh, the former building of Daniel Ladies and Gentlemen Hair Stylist is
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Man sent explicit ‘live’ video to ’12-year-old girl’ on Snapchat
A man who sent a “live action” video of himself to someone he thought was a child has walked free from court. Richard Still, 36, sent explicit images and videos of himself with a profile on Snapchat, that he thought belonged to a 12-year-old girl
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Fareham firm appears on The One Show about exploding lithium-ion batteries
A Fareham firm has developed technology to combat exploding lithium-ion batteries. Barnbrook Systems, along with Flair, has created the E:bag, which isolates and deals with overheating or smoking batteries and their devices, such as mobile phones
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Museum set to open cafe on aircraft after council gives green light
A museum that celebrates Southampton's aviation heritage has been given the go-ahead to build a two-storey extension. The scheme will enable visitors to the Solent Sky complex in Albert Road South to access a proposed new cafe on a BAC 1-11 passenger
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Drink and drug drivers among those appearing at Southampton court
The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court: ANNALEISE DORWARD, 34, of Hood Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to driving without insurance at Turnpike Road, Hedge End, on November 25, 2023. Banned from driving for six months
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Cunard launches Black Friday savings on 2025 and 2026 voyages
Cunard is offering exclusive savings on cruises for Black Friday. The Black Friday promotion, which begins at 9am on November 21, is set to run until midnight on December 5, inviting travellers to enjoy significant savings on selected early saver
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This is the reason why most Southampton learners fail their driving test
New data has revealed the main reason why learner drivers fail their test in Southampton -how to avoid it. Maybush driving test centre on Green Lane carried out 7,244 tests between April 2023 and October 2023. Only 44.23 per cent of those learners
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Mobile signal woes as city centre phone mast has been off for months
Southampton residents have reported “inconvenient” and “not good enough” phone signal – here’s why you might be struggling to make calls in parts of the city centre. Those who live or work in the Ocean Village area may have noticed weaker signal
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Plans revealed to turn part of iconic high street building into several flats
Part of a large town centre bank could be converted into flats in a bid to make more use of the landmark building. Planning chiefs are studying an application relating to the Gosport branch of Lloyds, much of which is either empty or under-utilised
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Car showroom on the chopping block could be replaced by student accommodation
Plans to demolition a car showroom to build two three-storey student accommodation buildings on a busy city road have been submitted. Fortitudo and Petra Development have applied to knock down the "redundant" building on St Deny's Road to erect
