Food and drink

From left to right Ellie Harris, Krystal Harris, Sienna Harris, Lenny Harris, Scarlett Harris

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Chippy that sells more than 850 sausages a week wins award

KFC on Leigh Road, Eastleigh

KFC on Leigh Road, Eastleigh

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You can have KFC for breakfast as store changes opening hours

Clockwise from left: a selection of starters, the apple Jalebi and the dosa

Clockwise from left: a selection of starters, the apple Jalebi and the dosa

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I tried the UK's best new Indian restaurant in Southampton

See how expensive each of the food stalls, rides and drinks are at this year's Christmas market in Southampton.

See how expensive each of the food stalls, rides and drinks are at this year's Christmas market in Southampton.

Christmas Markets

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Christmas market full price list: from rides to food stalls

Both Hampshire farm shops were praised for their quality produce

Both Hampshire farm shops were praised for their quality produce

Hampshire farm shops with 'the area’s best produce' named among best in the UK

The sign is already up at Tulum Tacos and Tequila.

The sign is already up at Tulum Tacos and Tequila.

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Experienced restaurateur could bring tacos and tequila to Oxford Street

The Moose Bar is back this year serving alcoholic drinks -shoppers have reacted to the prices.

The Moose Bar is back this year serving alcoholic drinks -shoppers have reacted to the prices.

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'Does it come with a brewery?': shoppers react to Christmas market prices

Lewis Hodder is head chef at The White Horse Otterbourne

Lewis Hodder is head chef at The White Horse Otterbourne

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Meet the chef cooking up a storm at an award-winning village gastropub

Savannah Padfield and Braden Maunder

Savannah Padfield and Braden Maunder

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Couple 'horrified' after finding flies inside Morrisons food packaging

Abhishek Singh, a store manager from Crawley who is temporarily managing Cake Box Shirley.

Abhishek Singh, a store manager from Crawley who is temporarily managing Cake Box Shirley.

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Residents raving about 'impressive' new high street cake shop

Trying out the new winter menu from Luke Holder and team at Lime Wood

Trying out the new winter menu from Luke Holder and team at Lime Wood

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I tried the new winter menu at Lime Wood - and it was utterly spectacular

Dan Rogan is to host an exclusive dining experience at The Bugle

Dan Rogan is to host an exclusive dining experience at The Bugle

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Top chef to host exclusive dining events at landmark waterfront building

Southampton City Council's headquarters at the Civic Centre

Southampton City Council's headquarters at the Civic Centre

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New shop gets alcohol licence on shorter hours

Campaigners are fighting plans to turn the Malt and Hops in South Street, Hythe, into a day nursery

Campaigners are fighting plans to turn the Malt and Hops in South Street, Hythe, into a day nursery

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Plan to turn much-loved pub into nursery sparks more than 200 objections

A 10-course tasting experience with executive chef Matt Whitfield will take place this festive season

A 10-course tasting experience with executive chef Matt Whitfield will take place this festive season

Venue gearing up for 'biggest festive period yet' after recording-breaking year

Aldi shoppers in Hampshire can donate items via the community donation points in stores

Aldi shoppers in Hampshire can donate items via the community donation points in stores

Aldi reveals top items shoppers in Hampshire can donate to help foodbanks

Pub told 'major improvement' needed by official inspectors

Pub told 'major improvement' needed by official inspectors

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Pub told 'major improvement' needed by official inspectors

The Best Fry in Anns Hill Road, Gosport, is set to become part of a three-bedroom house

The Best Fry in Anns Hill Road, Gosport, is set to become part of a three-bedroom house

Chippie set to become house after being battered by rising costs

Clockwise from left: The ackee and saltfish, trini doubles and fish tacos

Clockwise from left: The ackee and saltfish, trini doubles and fish tacos

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I tried the new autumn menu at Turtle Bay and this is what I thought

Car dealership becomes official partner of Hampshire Fare

Chef Simon Hartnett

Chef Simon Hartnett

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Meet the chef at the helm of the new restaurant at a 17th Century country hotel

Ankit and Dharti of Popado Indian Pizza

Ankit and Dharti of Popado Indian Pizza

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Vegan curry house launches new 'Southampton-first' Indian-style pizza delivery

The Westlands Farm Shop team

The Westlands Farm Shop team

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

The family-run farm shop bringing fresh local produce to a Hampshire High Street

Plans to turn Gosport Conservative Club into a pub have been submitted by Amber Taverns

Plans to turn Gosport Conservative Club into a pub have been submitted by Amber Taverns

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'Passionate' operator plans to open pub at disused building

The Suan Thai team after their Good Food Award win last year.

The Suan Thai team after their Good Food Award win last year.

Romsey Thai restaurant wins yet more awards

The signage is already up for the Cake Box store on Shirley High Street.

The signage is already up for the Cake Box store on Shirley High Street.

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Shirley residents excited as popular cake chain set to open store

If successful, Miss Millie's will be able to stay open until 4am every night.

If successful, Miss Millie's will be able to stay open until 4am every night.

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Popular fast food chain on Above Bar applies to stay open until 4am

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Mars releases new Milky Way chocolate as fans cry 'I might die if I don't have this'

Here's how you can get a free dessert at a Hampshire pub next week

Here's how you can get a free dessert at a Hampshire pub next week

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Here's how you can get a free dessert at a Hampshire pub next week

Krispy Kreme is giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts in the UK as part of World Kindness Day.

Krispy Kreme is giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts in the UK as part of World Kindness Day.

Krispy Kreme giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts this week

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

The Victory Inn, The Cricketers and The Dancing Man Brewery were among the best Sunday roast spots in the Southampton area according to readers

The Victory Inn, The Cricketers and The Dancing Man Brewery were among the best Sunday roast spots in the Southampton area according to readers

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Best spots for a roast dinner in the Southampton area according to our readers

Kimbridge Barn Head Chef Harry Nowell and some of his sweet delights

Kimbridge Barn Head Chef Harry Nowell and some of his sweet delights

Meet the pastry chef serving exceptional afternoon teas at a tea rooms

Louise Martin and Annaliese Hughes are behind the relaunch of Orange Grove Hotel and Gardens

Louise Martin and Annaliese Hughes are behind the relaunch of Orange Grove Hotel and Gardens

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

Two tenacious businesswomen launch renovation of historic hotel

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

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JD Wetherspoon boss issues price rise warning to customers

The car park to McDonalds and KFC was temporary closed due to a vehicle fire.

The car park to McDonalds and KFC was temporary closed due to a vehicle fire.

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Vehicle fire forces closure of car park at fast food chains

The team at Mike's Traditional Fish & Chips in Eastleigh

The team at Mike's Traditional Fish & Chips in Eastleigh

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Mike's Traditional Fish & Chips wins accreditation for quality

Lorelei Reddin fly fishing

Lorelei Reddin fly fishing

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I tried fly fishing on the famous River Test during a staycation - and loved it!

Marco Pierre White

Marco Pierre White

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Marco Pierre White restaurant announces Black Friday deals

Cheers! - Natasha Dochniak from Hampshire Fare with Andy Burdon, CEO of Powder Monkey Group

Cheers! - Natasha Dochniak from Hampshire Fare with Andy Burdon, CEO of Powder Monkey Group

Brewery group becomes latest partner of Hampshire Fare

Dan Rogan and Luke Holder are among chefs battling it out at the Great Hampshire Menu

Dan Rogan and Luke Holder are among chefs battling it out at the Great Hampshire Menu

Some of Hampshire's top chefs to battle it out for foodie crown

New research from Just Eat has found that pet parents do not want to “remember, remember, the 5th of November”

New research from Just Eat has found that pet parents do not want to “remember, remember, the 5th of November”

Dog owners can get a free Just Eat takeaway today - how to claim yours

KFC in Southampton reopens after ‘being alerted to a pest issue’

KFC in Southampton reopens after ‘being alerted to a pest issue’

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KFC in Southampton closes over 'pest issue' as workers seen cleaning

Open fire restaurant Hearth at Heckfield Place

Open fire restaurant Hearth at Heckfield Place

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Meet the chef cooking up a storm at this luxury hotel open fire restaurant

Evelyn Warren, 17, and Victoria Hannan, 39, outside of their family business Riverside Diner in Bitterne Park.

Evelyn Warren, 17, and Victoria Hannan, 39, outside of their family business Riverside Diner in Bitterne Park.

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Beloved family business still open after sale falls through

Some of the team at Good Things coffee shop on Canute Road

Some of the team at Good Things coffee shop on Canute Road

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The coffee shop with 'music at its core' bringing a Japanese touch to the city

The Cocky Anchor on Market Place are launching an exclusive new stout.

The Cocky Anchor on Market Place are launching an exclusive new stout.

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See the new exclusive stout being launched by a beloved micropub

This latest Aldi deal comes after Asda offered customers the chance to buy any two large tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses for £5 last week.

This latest Aldi deal comes after Asda offered customers the chance to buy any two large tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses for £5 last week.

Aldi selling 'cheapest' Celebrations tubs for a limited time this week

Mike and Steph Lawson from Gosport were disgusted to find a metal screw in their pizza from Pizza Hut

Mike and Steph Lawson from Gosport were disgusted to find a metal screw in their pizza from Pizza Hut

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‘A metal screw in my wife’s pizza chipped her tooth'

The Anchor Hotel in Test Lane, Redridge, could be turned into five flats and two commercial units

The Anchor Hotel in Test Lane, Redridge, could be turned into five flats and two commercial units

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Plans unveiled to transform pub into flats and businesses

Riverside Diner

Riverside Diner

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Popular café thanks customers for their loyalty as new owner prepares to take over

Operations manager, Louis Rogers at Boathouse Swanwick

Operations manager, Louis Rogers at Boathouse Swanwick

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New boss announced at riverside restaurant following refurbishment

India Cottage in Christchurch Road, Ringwood

India Cottage in Christchurch Road, Ringwood

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We tried the 'faultless' restaurant that has Raiders of the Lost Ark prop in garden

Saroj Watmanee of Britannia Thai in Brockenhurst and some of his food

Saroj Watmanee of Britannia Thai in Brockenhurst and some of his food

Meet the chef serving Thai treats to delighted diners in the New Forest