Death of mother and son in avalanche was a ‘tragic accident’, inquest told
A mother and son caught in an avalanche in the French Alps while skiing were killed in a “tragic accident”, an inquest has heard. Katharine Vokes, 54, known as Kate, and her 22-year-old son Archie ...
Five people arrested on suspicion of murdering taxi driver in 1994
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a taxi driver who was shot dead 30 years ago in what police called an “execution”. Ethsham Ul-Haq Ghafoor, aged 26 and known to his friends and ...
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Flooding closes roads in Southampton – in pictures
Flooding has submerged Southampton this morning - and this is how it unfolded in pictures. Several roads are closed after being turned into lakes following heavy rainfall last night. Thomas Lewis Way ...
Met Office flood warning issued for Totton after downpour
A flood warning has been issued for Ashurst and Totton after heavy rain. Downpours overnight have led to levels in Bartley Water being very high, leading the Met Office to warn residents to protect ...
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When will it stop raining? Southampton weather forecast
The national weather service issued a yellow weather warning for rain, with it expected to clear this afternoon. A ‘danger to life’ flood warning has been issued for Chandler’s Ford to Swaythling by ...
Groundbreaking inclusive sport documentary set to hit screens
A groundbreaking inclusive sport documentary ‘Dare to Defy’, will be available to watch exclusively on Prime Video this December to ...
Rail union claims ‘substantial victory’ in London Underground pay dispute
A rail union has claimed a “substantial victory” for its members on London Underground in a pay dispute. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said it had accepted a pay offer it maintained had ...
M27, M3 traffic: Delays in Southampton due to flooding
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Pregnant women in Hampshire urged to get vaccinated
Pregnant women in Hampshire are being urged to get vaccinated ahead of winter. The NHS is encouraging them to receive COVID-19, flu, RSV, and whooping cough vaccines. More than 3,000 RSV vaccinations ...
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Southampton shipping: Around the Port
Today's principal Southampton arrivals: Angelina Amoretti, tanker, 0200, Esso Berth 4; Carmen, roro, 0630, 38/9; Autostar, roro, 0630, 105; Arcadia, passenger, 1145 ...
Charity concert and party at Pebble Beach to support Oakhaven
Pebble Beach will host a charity concert and party to raise funds for Oakhaven Hospice. Taking place on Sunday, December 1, from 7pm, tickets cost £39.95 each, with £15 going to the hospice. The ...
Benefact Group: £120,000 to be donated to charities
Benefact Group has donated more than £200m to charitable causes since 2014 and aims to reach £250m by 2025. Earlier this year, 370 £1,000 awards were donated, followed by £250,000 of special grants.