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P&O Cruises announces longest-ever world voyage in 2028 line-up
P&O has announced its winter 2027 to spring 2028 collection — unveiling new itineraries, Caribbean fly-cruises, and one of its longest-ever world voyages.
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Emerald Princess given top hygiene rating after CDC inspection
A hygiene inspection has taken place on one of Southampton's most popular cruise ships
Man living in tent dragged 'screaming' woman into bushes
A man invited a woman to the tent he was living in before he stamped on her and relentlessly beat her with a tree branch
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Westquay shopping centre gets rid of paper parking tickets
Westquay Shopping Centre car parks will no longer use paper tickets for parking
Closed community pub in 'prominent position' hits the market
Closed community pub The Osborne in Shirley could be revived and reopened if a new owner is found, as it is available to rent for £25,000 per year.
Plans to borrow £3m to buy flats backed by Southampton Tenants Union
A group aiming to create a fairer housing market in Southampton has backed council plans to borrow £3million to purchase properties for emergency accommodation.
Home Bargains responds to calls to open in Southampton
Readers have told the Daily Echo that they want to see a Home Bargains in Southampton city centre.
Seven-year-old eco warrior to be honoured with British Citizen Youth Award
Seven-year-old Southampton eco warrior Teddy Michaelides is set to be honoured with a British Citizen Youth Award.
Council secured almost £6million profit from car parking
Just shy of £6million in profit was made from car parking charges by Southampton City Council.
City centre crossroad with a tragic royal history and a very dark past
Today, Charlotte Place is defined by momentum. It is a vast, busy roundabout.
Man who admitted two offences drug driving spared jail - In the Dock
These are among the latest cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court
Tragic loss of lives as cargo ship swallowed by Force 10 gale
The 324-foot freighter had vanished. The full horror of the situation was confirmed when an empty lifeboat and the bodies washed ashore.
Missing woman, 61, found by police after search
Hampshire police are asking residents to "call 999" if they see a missing woman in Southampton.
Man arrested after police find 'significant amount of uncut drugs and cash'
A man has been arrested after police shut down a suspected drug operation in Southampton
Police continue work at scene of Southampton Common murder investigation
Police and forensics remain at the cordoned off area of the Southampton Common where a body was discovered on Wednesday
What is the Local Democracy Reporting Service in Southampton?
The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) offers coverage of local councils - including in Southampton and Hampshire
Police arrest man after rooftop burglary attempt in Southampton
A Southampton man has been arrested after attempted burglary
Popular high street charity shop announces closure
Popular high street charity shop Rainbow Centre in West End, Southampton will close this month
Drivers warned as part of busy city route closes for five days from today
Drivers are being warned that part of a busy Southampton road will be closed for five days from today
Scrapping notices is a move towards secrecy
Plans to scrap laws requiring alcohol licensing notices and changes to local authority governance arrangements to be published in printed local newspapers amount to a direct attack on the public right to know.