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Author Dame Jilly Cooper dies aged 88

Author Dame Jilly Cooper has died aged 88, after a suffering fall over the weekend. The author, known for her romance novels, died on Sunday morning following a fall. "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dame Jilly Cooper

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Saints midfielder nominated for September's Premier League 2 Player of the Month

SAINTS under-21s midfielder Romeo Akachukwu has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for September. The Republic of Ireland under-21 international has played a key role in Tonda Eckert’s side extending their unbeaten

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Police up patrols in student area after reports of burglaries

Police have increased patrols in a Southampton student area after reports of burglaries. These burglaries were reportedly in the Polygon area, and police say they will be visible in the area to support residents. During one of these targeted

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Driver slams 'poor' yellow box junction as thousands receive fines

THOUSANDS of drivers have been fined after stopping in a marked area outside Romsey fire station. The area, in Alma Road, had Moving Traffic Enforcement Cameras installed in March 2024 by Hampshire County Council.  Since then it has caught

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England Rugby World Cup winner Moody, father of Saints goalkeeper, diagnosed with MND

FORMER England Rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner Lewis Moody has revealed that he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The 47 year old, whose teenage son plays as a goalkeeper for Saints, told the BBC of his diagnosis on Monday,

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'Doughnut thief' arrested after allegedly stealing from Greggs

A “doughnut thief” has been arrested after allegedly stealing from a Greggs in Southampton. The suspected thief was arrested by police for reportedly stealing a doughnut from Greggs on the High Street. The man was also wanted for other suspected

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I thought only of singing and stardom and sure it was coming my way - SO:Cultured

I was born in Florida and raised on Rhode Island. I grew up with the radio on. AM radio was the background of every morning – family-friendly DJs with booming voices. Salty Brine played everything from The Supremes, The Doors, and The Carpenters to

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Restaurant allowed to serve food and alcohol outside - despite neighbours' objections

A restaurant has secured changes to its alcohol sales licence – despite objections from residents living above the premises. Porters Charcuterie Ltd tabled the application to be able to serve food and alcohol on an outdoor area of the pavement.

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Teen caught drink driving on e-scooter handed ban - In the Dock

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court: DANIEL HORN, 30, of Weston Lane, Southampton, pleaded guilty to a charge of drink driving after he was caught on Portsmouth Road, Southampton, with 66 microgrammes of alcohol in

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Eastleigh offices with solar panels and EV points seeks new lease of life

A huge office headquarters is ready for a new lease of life. Located in Eastleigh, the four-storey headquarters, now branded Connexus, offers more than 24,000 sq ft of flexible workspace and is situated on Mitchell Way. It sits next to Southampton

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12 pubs in Hampshire among the best pubs in the UK

A group of Hampshire pubs have been named among the best in the county in the new edition of the Good Beer Guide 2026. The prestigious guide, produced annually by the Campaign for Real Ale, has once again shone a spotlight on the region’s thriving

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Busy road could see upgrades to pedestrian crossing for school safety

A busy road could soon see an upgraded pedestrian crossing and other improvements aimed at making roads safer. Hampshire County Council (HCC) has unveiled its plans for Twiggs Lane in Marchwood as part of its wider efforts to improve road safety

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Southampton actor's odds to be next James Bond massively rise

Southampton actor Josh O'Connor's odds to be the next James Bond have considerably lengthened after previously being favourite to get the role. O'Connor, known for his roles in The Crown and Challengers, edged past long-time frontrunner Aaron Taylor-Johnson

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The tiny Hampshire village with 'gentle' walks and pub that's 'an amazing find'

Hampshire is home to a huge number of tiny villages that you might not have visited, but one you could add to your list is Frogham. It can be found in the New Forest, not too far from the town of Fordingbridge, and has a small number of features

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Forgotten women who helped wounded soldiers into hospital

A remarkable story of compassion and commitment lies tucked away in the annals of Southampton history, a tale of unsung heroines whose tireless efforts during the First World War have faded from memory.  They were the Southampton Women’s Stretcher

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Care home transformed into celebrity lookalike stage in fundraising event

A care home in Eastleigh turned into a stage for celebrity lookalikes in a dazzling evening of music, laughter, and fundraising. Alston House Care Home in Leigh Road hosted a Stars in Their Eyes-themed event as staff dressed up as celebrities to

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Village to receive 'post box of the future' with automated system

A post box is out of service as it is set to be upgraded to a "post box of the future". Cellophane has been wrapped around the box on Summerlands Road in Fair Oak ahead an "automated system" being installed, which can be seen in a photo posted

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Rugby World Cup champions celebrate win at Hampshire club

A Hampshire rugby club celebrated women's rugby over the weekend as they were visited by two Red Roses fresh off their victory in the Women's Rugby World Cup. Abby Dow and Lucy Packer both featured for England as they beat Canada 33 to 13 in the

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New Forest holiday park unveils spooky 'human cauldron' hot tub for guests

A holiday park in the New Forest has introduced a 'human cauldron' hot tub experience. Away Resorts has launched the first-of-its-kind attraction at Sandy Balls Holiday Village, near Fordingbridge. The new feature allows guests to summon ‘Tricks

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Prolific thief who stole mobile phones from Bluestar buses avoids jail sentence

A prolific thief who pocketed phones from buses has avoided jail. Simon Bowen stole eight Samsung mobile phones from Bluestar buses on several occasions. Each phone was worth approximately £200, Southampton Magistrates’ Court was told.

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Busy road to close for 10 months for roundabout upgrades

A busy road in Fareham that connects to an A road under the M27 is set to be shut for 10 months. North Hill will be shut for all hours from today until June 2026 as works are being completed to connect utilities in Welborne Garden Village, a 700

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Hairdresser offers weekly free haircuts after own battle with financial difficulties

A hairdresser from Ringwood has started a community haircuts project to help those struggling with their finances. Georgia Chappels, 40, has started a community haircuts project, designed to help those who may otherwise not be able to afford quite

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Runner to cross Itchen Bridge 13 times to raise awareness around suicide

A runner will cross the Itchen Bridge 13 times over and back to raise awareness around suicide and mental health. Adam Drew, 40, will complete the feat in remembrance of his friend Terry Streets, a counsellor and friend who died by suicide in August

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Brand new entertainment venue at St Mary's to open this week

The opening date for a brand new entertainment venue at St Mary's Stadium has been revealed. Level1, a 12,000 square foot social gaming arena that takes up the entire first floor of the Chapel Stand, will open on October 10. Featuring a wide

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The Hampshire postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery last month

Several postcodes in Hampshire won thousands of pounds in the People's Postcode Lottery in September 2025. Multiple streets across the county scooped prizes after their postcodes came out in the draw. The People’s Postcode Lottery is a subscription

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Expect chaos, confetti and carnage at The Carnevil by Bongo's Bingo at Halloween

Bongo’s Bingo is transforming into a twisted circus of chaos, confetti and carnage this Halloween as The Carnevil comes to District on Saturday November 1. The Carnevil is a night of madness and mischief under the big top, where the clowns are

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German who experimented with rockets over the Solent accidentally killed boys

On a chill, windy day in December 1934, more than 90 years ago, somewhere on the Lymington golf course, a tall, fair-haired German inventor prepared his final, ill-fated British demonstration. Gerhard Zucker was the latest, and perhaps most notorious

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Family of soldier who died in 15 storey fall from building 'still have no answers'

The devastated family of a soldier who plunged to his death from a tower block say questions over how he died remain unanswered. Ryan Seal, 27, fell to his death from the 15th floor of Vantage Tower at Centenary Quay last year. Mr Seal, who

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Jander points to collective Saints mistake at Derby - but insists 'we will get there'

CASPAR Jander admitted his disappointment about Saturday's 1-1 draw with Derby County, accepting Saints "sat back" too much after scoring. Adam Armstrong put his side ahead after just seven minutes at Pride Park, but their next shot of any kind

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Southampton academics reveal new insights into Karnak Temple origins

Academics from the University of Southampton have helped unearth new facts about the origins of Karnak Temple. They were part of an international research team that has carried out the most comprehensive geoarchaeological survey of the temple complex