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Founder of Direct Carpets, Kenneth Woolley and his wife Ruby

Family reopens Shirley carpet shop to restore 'tarnished' reputation

Southampton hospital issues announcement ahead of resident doctor strikes

Man denies stabbing another man in the face in Southampton

The property on Thornbury Avenue.

The property on Thornbury Avenue.

Planning and development

Controversial hotel plan residents described as 'quasi-HMO' refused permission

Lymington Sea Water Baths has been named among the UK's most refreshing lidos

Lymington Sea Water Baths has been named among the UK's most refreshing lidos

Hampshire lido perfect for 'energetic family days out' named among UK's best

Gosport Town Hall

Gosport Town Hall

Planning and development

Upgraded 5G towers could be installed on town hall roof

MP commends swift justice as 13 jailed over disorder that 'terrorised' city

ATS Euromaster in Fareham

ATS Euromaster in Fareham

Former tyre garage up for sale after company announced significant financial losses

Unexploded bomb located at Hanover Buildings. Bomb disposal.

Unexploded bomb located at Hanover Buildings. Bomb disposal.

Unexploded bomb threatened to destroy city centre

Stanwell House chef Jordan Knox

Stanwell House chef Jordan Knox

Meet the top New Forest hotel chef with a family passion for food

webuyanycar has opened a new branch in Southampton's West Quay Retail Park

webuyanycar has opened a new branch in Southampton's West Quay Retail Park

Car firm webuyanycar opens new branch in Chandler's Ford

Kate Thevanayagam who runs the sessions

Kate Thevanayagam who runs the sessions

Park yoga to host tea party to celebrate international yoga day

Screen grab taken from PA Video of police and protestors clashing in Southampton during a protest following the death of Henry Nowak. Vickrum Digwa was jailed at Southampton Crown Court for life with a minimum term of 21 years for the murder of

Screen grab taken from PA Video of police and protestors clashing in Southampton during a protest following the death of Henry Nowak. Vickrum Digwa was jailed at Southampton Crown Court for life with a minimum term of 21 years for the murder of

Judge jails thirteen violent protesters in a week - this is what was said in court

CGI of the proposed transformation of the former Mamas & Papas site at West Quay Retail Park. Image: Aviva Investors

CGI of the proposed transformation of the former Mamas & Papas site at West Quay Retail Park. Image: Aviva Investors

Local government

Plans for almost 600 student flats an 'utter dereliction', says councillor

Ocean Village in Southampton. Picture: MDL Marinas

Ocean Village in Southampton. Picture: MDL Marinas

Local government

Future waterfront plans could add 1,600 homes and alter skyline

Dancing Man Brewery is well-regarded for its front outdoor seating area

Dancing Man Brewery is well-regarded for its front outdoor seating area

The 'popular' Southampton pub with a beer garden that 'really comes into its own'

The recent beer festival at The Waterloo Arms was a massive success

The recent beer festival at The Waterloo Arms was a massive success

Pub of the Week

A warm welcome awaits at this cosy ale house at the heart of the community

Totton car boot sale has been cancelled

Totton car boot sale has been cancelled

Anger as car boot sale forced to cancel after end of free parking in town

Playhouse Gentleman's Club in London Road, Southampton. Picture: LDRS

Playhouse Gentleman's Club in London Road, Southampton. Picture: LDRS

Local government

Strip club allowed to stay open later as council takes 'pragmatic' approach

Southampton Summer Sessions is back for 2026 and here's all you need to know for the event

Southampton Summer Sessions is back for 2026 and here's all you need to know for the event

Southampton Summer Sessions

Southampton Summer Sessions 2026 guide including banned items and bag policy

Thomas Lewis Way

Thomas Lewis Way

The road you drive down every day is named after this local hero

Well of Loneliness

Well of Loneliness

Blackmail spinster who trapped lovers in web of deceit

Thief who stole iPhone ordered to repay phone's value - In the Dock

Sport

Former Saints defender hails Koeman for life-changing move to St Mary's

Southampton fans could soon benefit from a new points-based loyalty rewards system.

Southampton fans could soon benefit from a new points-based loyalty rewards system.

New loyalty system for fans and stadium improvements planned: Latest FAB information

Canada's Cyle Larin became the fourth active Saints player to score at the World Cup on Friday.

Canada's Cyle Larin became the fourth active Saints player to score at the World Cup on Friday.

Larin joins Saints World Cup goalscorer club - who are the others?

England's Tyler Dibling is the perfect loan signing for Saints.

England's Tyler Dibling is the perfect loan signing for Saints.

One player Saints should consider signing in every position this summer

Benali: 'Stewart exit leaves me thinking there is no loyalty in football'

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National Sport

Scotland’s John McGinn celebrates scoring against Haiti (Martin Rickett/PA)

Scotland’s John McGinn celebrates scoring against Haiti (Martin Rickett/PA)

Scotland mark World Cup return with 1-0 win over Haiti

England trained in sunshine before the weather turned (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England trained in sunshine before the weather turned (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England camp sheltering indoors amid ‘deadly’ tornado warning in Kansas City

Arne Slot believes Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool ‘a legend’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arne Slot believes Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool ‘a legend’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool ‘as a legend’

England’s Harry Kane (right), Ollie Watkins, Jordan Henderson (second left) and Dan Burn (second right) during a training session at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England’s Harry Kane (right), Ollie Watkins, Jordan Henderson (second left) and Dan Burn (second right) during a training session at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England play down impact of equipment ‘heist’ ahead of World Cup clash

Rahiebb heads up Roger Varian’s Royal Ascot team (Mike Egerton/PA)

Rahiebb heads up Roger Varian’s Royal Ascot team (Mike Egerton/PA)

Rahiebb to fly the flag for Varian at Royal Ascot

England trained in Kansas City for the first time on Saturday (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England trained in Kansas City for the first time on Saturday (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England’s full squad train in Kansas City as they step up World Cup preparations

Tommy Fury saw off Eddie Hall in Manchester (Peter Byrne/PA)

Tommy Fury saw off Eddie Hall in Manchester (Peter Byrne/PA)

Tommy Fury secures majority decision win against Eddie Hall

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Nostalgia

Unexploded bomb located at Hanover Buildings. Bomb disposal.

Unexploded bomb located at Hanover Buildings. Bomb disposal.

Unexploded bomb threatened to destroy city centre

Thomas Lewis Way

Thomas Lewis Way

The road you drive down every day is named after this local hero

Well of Loneliness

Well of Loneliness

Blackmail spinster who trapped lovers in web of deceit

A render shows the planned design for the monument.

A render shows the planned design for the monument.

Spitfire monument plan boosted by sea defence work go-ahead

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Entertainment

Vue Eastleigh will broadcast a live showing of the BTS World Tour: Arirang on June 13.

Vue Eastleigh to screen live broadcast of BTS World Tour: Arirang

The Two Mr Ps are set to bring their live podcast to Southampton's O2 Guildhall.

The Two Mr Ps are set to bring their live podcast to Southampton's O2 Guildhall.

Teaching brothers set to bring podcast to Southampton

Amy Macdonald opened Southampton Summer Sessions 2026

Amy Macdonald opened Southampton Summer Sessions 2026

Southampton Summer Sessions

'This is the life' - Amy Macdonald starts Southampton Summer Sessions in style

Josiah Eloi in last year's Beauty and the Beast as Dame Potty

Josiah Eloi in last year's Beauty and the Beast as Dame Potty

Star of TV's The Chase to appear in Hampshire panto this Christmas

Hollywood Bowl is offering a free game of bowling to anyone with the surnames Bellingham and Kane.

Hollywood Bowl is offering a free game of bowling to anyone with the surnames Bellingham and Kane.

Hollywood Bowl offering free games to football fans with lucky surnames

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Columnists

Caroline Nokes MP

Caroline Nokes MP

View from Westminster

View from Westminster - 'Southampton is a tolerant, diverse city'

Peter McGahan, Worldwide Financial Planning

Peter McGahan, Worldwide Financial Planning

Money Matters - Make downturns work for you

Satvir Kaur MP

Satvir Kaur MP

View from Westminster

Southampton 'won't give in to hate', MP says in Echo column

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Thousands packed in to the Hydro arena (Steve Welsh/PA)

Thousands packed in to the Hydro arena (Steve Welsh/PA)

Scotland fans celebrate as first World Cup game in 28 years ends in a win

The Duke of Sussex attended the NBA finals series in Texas (Suzanne Plunkett/PA)

The Duke of Sussex attended the NBA finals series in Texas (Suzanne Plunkett/PA)

Duke of Sussex makes surprise appearance at NBA Finals

Peter Murrell embezzled just over £400,000 from the SNP while he was its chief executive (Jane Barlow/PA)

Peter Murrell embezzled just over £400,000 from the SNP while he was its chief executive (Jane Barlow/PA)

MPs urged to examine ‘systemic failings Murrell exploited’ to embezzle £400,000

First Minister John Swinney said he wants to take forward the highest standards of governance (Jane Barlow/PA)

First Minister John Swinney said he wants to take forward the highest standards of governance (Jane Barlow/PA)

John Swinney: ‘Fundamental flaw’ in Sturgeon and Murrell having top SNP roles

parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt said the ‘most obvious challenge’ to parkrun ‘is this whole gender, sex debate’. (parkrun/ PA)

parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt said the ‘most obvious challenge’ to parkrun ‘is this whole gender, sex debate’. (parkrun/ PA)

Our most obvious challenge is the ‘gender, sex debate’, says parkrun founder

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Investigation into Andrew to include claims of sexual misconduct

Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis leaving 10 Downing Street (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis leaving 10 Downing Street (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Dan Jarvis: I have ‘big responsibility’ to get Armed Forces the funds they need

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