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From the Daily Echo, 8 hours ago (around 8am) – Saturday 3 January 2026 “Police and forensics at the scene on Highfield Lane after a break-in on January 3, 2026. Two people have been hospitalised after a break-in the early hours of this morning.”

The crime scene is located at an alleyway next to Vibe Hair Salon, on Highfield Lane near its junction with Portswood Road. “Hampshire police statement in full: We were called just after 6am this morning to a report of a break-in at an address in Highfield Lane, where two men were assaulted. The two injured males, both in their 20s, were taken to hospital for treatment. A 49-year-old man...
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Dementia friendly events and activities for across Southampton for week beginning Monday 5th January 2026 – courtesy of Caraway

Dementia News, Southampton – January 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All A new year has begun and we hope that it will be one full of good things for you and your families. Our Memory Cafes resume next week and we look forward to seeing you. Lots going on through the month so do read on below to find out what’s happening where. Not too late to get your Early...
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According to the Daily Echo, this happened on Boxing Day… “Huge tree falls at Southampton Old Cemetery crushing graves”

The Daily Echo reported on 28 December 2025: “Residents walking through the Southampton Old Cemetery were shocked and saddened to find that a huge weeping beech tree had come crashing to the ground at around 12:30pm on Boxing Day.” Click on the link to read the full article:...
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Visit by two policemen about apparent disturbance next door (Highfield) – night of 29/12/25

One of our WhatsApp Group representatives had a knock on the door on the night of 29/12/25 from two policemen, around 10.30pm. They said there had been a disturbance next door which the representative had been unaware of and had not reported. It appeared to be “a slightly spirited housemate evening in”. They told the representative to phone 999 if it ‘kicked off’
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Here’s a really festive Nature Notes from Friends of Portswood Rec – it’s all about Holly!

    https://www.friendsofportswoodrec.uk/article_21/index.php
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