6+ hour, 4+ min ago   (342+ words) Twenty years ago, against a backdrop of ancient trees and bitter rural division, a defiant battle cry echoed across Hatchet Pond as the New Forest Hounds swore they would resurrect their banned centuries-old tradition of fox-hunting. Marking the first anniversary…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (420+ words) A long-awaited blueprint to transform a town centre has been welcomed by councillors. The Totton Town Centre Masterplan has been described as a “significant opportunity” to shape the future of the town over the coming years. Members of New Forest…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (382+ words) An e-scooter merchant has hit out at their "undeserved" reputation amid calls for police clampdown. Dildar Singh Bhatti, who owns South Coast Electric Scooters in Shirley, blamed reckless riders for unfairly damaging e-scooters’ reputation, and his business. He said: “They’re…...

20+ hour, 30+ min ago   (505+ words) Plans have been revealed for a £1 million project to build padel courts at Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre. The proposals from the city council would see six outdoor padel courts installed by converting three tennis courts, which are also used for…...

23+ hour, 10+ min ago   (174+ words) Thieves have stolen cash from a supermarket ATM during the early hours of the morning. The incident happened at the Co-op on St Vigor Way in Colden Common, opposite the Community Centre, at around 2am on Saturday. A police spokesperson said:…...

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3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (151+ words) Volunteers are needed to help bring festive cheer to those who might otherwise spend Christmas Day alone. Community First is seeking volunteers for its annual Christmas Day lunch, which offers food and companionship to older and vulnerable people who would…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (121+ words) Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King is set to bring his acclaimed show to Southampton. His King Of Crumbs tour, extended due to high demand, will stop at The Attic on November 19. The show features a mix of smart writing and Mr Beckett-King's…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (186+ words) Nine cruise ships are scheduled to visit Southampton this weekend, bringing thousands of passengers to the city. On Saturday, September 12, five ships are due to arrive, including MSC Virtuosa, Ventura, Celebrity Apex and Iona. MSC Virtuosa is scheduled to be…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (421+ words) A flock of birds on the brink of extinction in the UK has been released into the wild in a new effort to revive the species. Thirty turtle doves, now on the brink of extinction in the UK, were released…...