Southampton news

• Gossip: Benfica eye Saints defender

  13-08-2026 11:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The latest transfer gossip from the EFL.
  
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• Main road closure extended on day five of wildfire

  13-08-2026 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  National Highways says repairs cannot begin until the area has been declared safe to access.
  
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• Woman appears in court charged with murdering man

  13-08-2026 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman was remanded in custody after appearing at Southampton Crown Court charged with murder.
  
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• Students look to the future on A-level results day

  13-08-2026 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Students across the south of England are planning their next steps after finding out their grades.
  
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• Optimism abounds as Pompey prepare for new season

  13-08-2026 17:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon shares his optimism and concerns around Portsmouth as they begin their Championship campaign.
  
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• Saints' Jander a doubt for Watford opener

  13-08-2026 17:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Southampton midfielder Caspar Jander is an injury doubt for their opening Championship game against Watford on Sunday (13:30 BST).
  
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• 'Saints gamble Mubama needs to step up'

  13-08-2026 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Could Manchester City striker Divin Mubama's loan spell at Southampton be just what he needs to make the step up to being a true first-team player?
  
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• Portsmouth will 'want revenge' - Stephan

  13-08-2026 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  QPR head coach Julian Stephan says the 6-1 win in March won't have 'great importance' when they face Portsmouth on Saturday.
  
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• Crowds in awe at solar eclipse in South's skies

  13-08-2026 13:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  On Wednesday, more than 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon for much of the south of England.
  
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• Police boss wants action on noisy vehicle exhausts

  13-08-2026 11:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Donna Jones says there is no legally enforceable roadside decibel limit to help tackle the issue.
  
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• Portsmouth move for midfielder Ceesay breaks down

  13-08-2026 11:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Portsmouth end their attempt to sign Gambia midfielder Jesper Ceesay after a change to FA rules mean he is denied a visa.
  
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• As if by magic, Mr Benn appears in exhibition of late author's characters

  13-08-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An exhibition showcases the work and popular characters of late children's author and artist David McKee.
  
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• Cancer vlogger's family finish 230-mile charity hike

  12-08-2026 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of Charlotte Eades complete a 230-mile charity hike on the South Downs Way in her memory.
  
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• 🎧2026-27 EFL season preview

  12-08-2026 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aaron Paul and guests preview all three EFL divisions looking at who are the promotion contenders, relegated giants and dark horses.
  
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• Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures

  12-08-2026 17:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.
  
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• National Motor Museum gears up for move

  12-08-2026 15:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The world-famous collection includes cars, motorbikes and memorabilia charting the history of motoring.
  
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• Driver dies as lorry crashes through M27 slip road barrier

  12-08-2026 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The lorry left the motorway slip road near Eastleigh and came to rest on land below.
  
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• Portsmouth sign Arthur on loan from Brentford

  12-08-2026 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Portsmouth sign defender Benjamin Arthur on a season-long loan from Premier League side Brentford.
  
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• A potted history of player exchange transfer deals

  12-08-2026 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Swap deals are relatively rare in the football transfer market, but they can work to great effect, as proved by Bournemouth manager Harry Redknapp in 1986-87.
  
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• How are firefighters coping with wildfires?

  12-08-2026 07:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters in the south of England were pushed to their limits over the weekend.
  
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• Portsmouth makes community-led City of Culture bid

  12-08-2026 07:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The city produced a campaign film as part of the bid, bringing together 125 local residents.
  
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• Divers discover wreck of warship after 118 years

  12-08-2026 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The long-lost wreck of Royal Navy warship HMS Tiger was discovered off the Isle of Wight.
  
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• Woman, 23, charged with murdering 45-year-old man

  11-08-2026 21:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Craig Wesley Mintram, 45, was pronounced dead at a block of flats on Sunday.
  
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• One-Day Cup knockout stages set after dramatic day

  11-08-2026 20:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leicestershire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Middlesex, Yorkshire & Durham all qualify for the knockout stages of One-Day Cup.
  
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• Man charged with arson after two bungalow fires

  11-08-2026 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire began in a hedgerow before spreading to two vehicles and then the two adjoining properties.
  
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• RNLI workers strike over island redundancy dispute

  11-08-2026 16:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Production of inshore lifeboats will transfer from East Cowes to Poole, Dorset, by the end of 2027.
  
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• 🎧 Much Abu about something

  11-08-2026 16:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Portsmouth striker Guy Whittingham joins Chris Wise and Andy Moon to look back on the loss at West Ham and discuss the arrival of Abu Kamara.
  
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• 🎧 Welcome back to… 72+

  11-08-2026 15:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 72+ podcast is BACK and it's got a brand new home.
  
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• Southampton sign Man City striker Mubama on loan

  11-08-2026 13:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Southampton sign Manchester City striker Divin Mubama on a season-long loan.
  
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• Charles' rise to NI's most expensive footballer

  11-08-2026 13:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After he became Northern Ireland's most expensive player, BBC Sport NI looks at the rise of Shea Charles, from Manchester City's academy to Fulham's £30m man.
  
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