RESIDENTS can now apply to close their street to host a street party celebrating the coronation of King Charles III with their neighbours.

The three-day bank holiday marking the coronation will take place from May 6 to May 8.

Celebrations on May 7 include The Coronation Big Lunch, an initiative made possible by The National Lottery.

The special event brings millions of people together annually to boost community spirit and reduce loneliness.

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For the occasion, people across the UK are being encouraged to enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake or a street party with their neighbours.

The Lord Mayor of Southampton, Councillor Jacqui Rayment, said: “People across Southampton joined the rest of the globe in celebrating our late Queen Elizabeth’s II Platinum Jubilee last year and the community spirit was unmatchable.

“I am incredibly excited for the city to come together again for His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation, and I urge residents to plan what they can and enjoy being a part of Great British history.”

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