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Pensions or ISAs: Which is the best option for you?
Well, it’s like a Wagyu burger versus a beer - both can be enjoyable, but both do very different things.
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When we had to pay a toll at junction of Commercial Road and Above Bar Street
Commercial Road in Southampton has a long history that stretches back to the late 18th century.
Beautiful Southampton cinema was a pioneer of its time
It all happened at the Gaiety on the High Street, where the voices of the silver screen finally found their way to the ears of a captivated audience.
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'Patriotism is not a dirty word' - Councillor defends right to fly Union flag
A councillor has defended the right to fly national flags and declared that 'patriotism is not a dirty word'.
Trial set for duo charged with manslaughter of dad days before Christmas
Darren and Luke Carter have denied the manslaughter of a man who died in Oxford Street days before Christmas in 2023
Police move on 30-vehicle travellers camp from popular green space
A travellers camp of 30 vehicles has been moved on from Riverside Park, a popular green space and dog walking field in Southampton.
Southampton pensioner charged with arson with intent to endanger life after fire
A pensioner has been charged with 'arson with intent to endanger life' after a fire in the city.
Work starts on new 'state of the art' speed camera in Southampton
Workmen have begun installing a second speed camera on a busy Southampton bridge eight months after the first was cut down by vandals.
Busy road closed for emergency gas works could be shut for a week
A busy road in Southampton has been closed in both directions for emergency gasworks repairs and could stay closed for a week.
Police find 'seven bags of cocaine' as man in 20s arrested
A Southampton man in his 20s has been arrested after Hampshire police found "seven bags of suspected cocaine" during a car stop yesterday.
Popular retail park issues stark parking scam warning
The popular retail park in Southampton has warned drivers of a "scam" targeting its parking payment systems near West Quay shopping centre.
Night buses in Southampton to give night-time economy a ‘boost’
New night buses that are set to launch in Southampton on Sunday, August 31, will give the city’s night-time economy a much-needed boost, according to a nightclub owner
Karaoke bar could be coming to city centre in plans to transform restaurant
A karaoke bar could be coming to Southampton's High Street as plans have been submitted to transform a restaurant near Above Bar Street.
Lawsuit to stop sinking of SS United States thrown out by judge
A lawsuit aiming to stop the sinking of The SS United States that is set to become the worlds biggest artificial reef has been thrown out by a federal US judge
Man jailed for stealing £6.50 wine from Tesco
A wine thief is among the latest cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court
Complaints to planning enforcement over hotel accommodating asylum seekers
Complaints have been lodged with the council’s planning enforcement team over the use of a Southampton hotel to house asylum seekers.
Asset sale focus switches to ’empty and disused’ sites
A council initiative which involves selling assets across the city is turning its attention to sites that are sitting “empty and disused”, councillors have been told.
Shopkeepers demand police action as 'epidemic of shoplifting' worsens
Infuriated shopkeepers in Southampton are demanding more police intervention as the thievery “epidemic” heightens
Roadworks to disrupt route between Fair Oak and Southampton
Avington Road will shut temporarily from its junction with Avington Lane to its junction with Avington Park for sewer installation work.
Woman runs marathon for brain charity in memory of grandparents
Liv's grandparents, Terry and Sue Brown, were helped by the charity after her granddad became disabled due to an acquired brain injury (ABI).