Southampton news

• PE teacher banned after changing pupils' coursework

  26-10-2026 07:10 via BBC News
  
  The head of PE completed or improved students' coursework with work from others.
  
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• Court case against ex-head over pupil kiss discontinued

  28-10-2026 13:41 via BBC News
  
  A jury previously failed to reach a verdict in the trial of former headteacher James Rouse.
  
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• Leading Blast scorer Weatherley signs deal to 2028

  28-10-2026 12:55 via BBC News
  
  Hampshire batter Joe Weatherley signs a new contract with the county that will last through until the end of the 2028 season.
  
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• Drug-driving arrest after motorcyclist dies in crash

  28-10-2026 11:10 via BBC News
  
  The crash, involving a Citroen C4 and a Triumph motorcycle, happened on The Avenue in Southampton.
  
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• Three treated at scene after gas main ruptures

  28-10-2026 10:13 via BBC News
  
  Gas firm SGN says engineers have put a cordon in place for people's safety in Marchwood.
  
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• Free haircuts project aims to inspire other stylists

  28-10-2026 07:14 via BBC News
  
  Georgia Chappels runs free community haircuts to help those feeling the impact of rising costs.
  
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• Castle display to feature 28,000 handmade poppies

  28-10-2026 07:12 via BBC News
  
  The Remembrance Day display at Southsea Castle is knitted and crocheted by volunteers.
  
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• What do people in the South want from the Budget?

  28-10-2026 07:11 via BBC News
  
  Rising fuel costs and a stalled housing market top the list of concerns ahead of the Budget.
  
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• Why is the Henry Nowak case still being investigated?

  27-10-2026 19:40 via BBC News
  
  A new review will examine if there were "missed opportunities" to prevent the student's murder.
  
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• Samba the missing capybara caught on camera

  27-10-2026 17:10 via BBC News
  
  Samba has been on the run from Marwell Zoo since March.
  
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• No reason Pompey can't push for play-offs - Segecic

  27-10-2026 16:28 via BBC News
  
  Portsmouth attacker Adrian Segecic believes there is "no reason" they cannot push for the Championship play-off positions this season.
  
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• Timelapse video shows motorway bridge demolition

  27-10-2026 15:08 via BBC News
  
  The bridge at junction 9 of the M3 near Winchester has being demolished with specialist machinery.
  
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• 'Spygate has strengthened Saints' bond with fans'

  27-10-2026 15:08 via BBC News
  
  Final Score's Marc Webber reflects on why he thinks Southampton's bond with the fans has strengthened following the Spygate controversy.
  
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• Refused pub entry over poppy

  27-10-2026 12:21 via BBC News
  
  Scott Schillemore says pub staff told him he couldn't come in wearing a poppy.
  
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• Pony dies after getting caught in rope used for swing

  27-10-2026 09:56 via BBC News
  
  The incident in the New Forest prompts warnings about the danger makeshift rope swings pose.
  
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• Will the Chancellor help the South's housing market?

  27-10-2026 07:04 via BBC News
  
  Both buyers and sellers say they are looking to the budget for help for the housing market.
  
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• Man 'baffled' after pub refuses entry over poppy

  26-10-2026 19:57 via BBC News
  
  Wetherspoons says some people were not allowed in the pub on Sunday due to "security measures".
  
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• Southampton state case in automatic promotion race

  26-10-2026 18:32 via BBC News
  
  Southampton's win on Saturday against West Ham makes it clear how serious they are to push for automatic promotion this season.
  
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• Woman found sister's body and knifeman, jury told

  26-10-2026 17:35 via BBC News
  
  Stephen Sexton denies raping and murdering Joanna Derkacz at her Hampshire home in 2023.
  
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• Independent review announced into murder of student Henry Nowak

  26-10-2026 17:15 via BBC News
  
  "We must get to truth of what happened before, during and after that awful night," the home secretary says while announcing the review.
  
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• 🎧 Southampton mean business

  26-10-2026 15:18 via BBC News
  
  A jubilant Adam Blackmore and Jo Tessem discuss superstar James Bree and James Ward-Prowse's delight after a statement win for Southampton against West Ham United.
  
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• Cranes begin removing ageing rail footbridge

  26-10-2026 13:15 via BBC News
  
  Replacing the 79 year old bridge is expected to take up to 12 months and improve accessibility.
  
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• West Ham United 2-3 Southampton - fans' verdict

  26-10-2026 12:35 via BBC News
  
  Your thoughts after Saturday's Championship match between West Ham United and Southampton.
  
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• Portsmouth 2-1 Millwall - fans' verdict

  26-10-2026 12:11 via BBC News
  
  Your thoughts after Saturday's Championship match between Portsmouth and Millwall.
  
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• Castle memorial plaque missing days after unveiling

  26-10-2026 07:11 via BBC News
  
  Police are investigating the disappearance of the plaque, which is described as “deeply upsetting”
  
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• Businesses call for help with 'impossible' fuel prices

  26-10-2026 07:08 via BBC News
  
  Companies and charity groups across the South are calling on the Chancellor for help in the Budget.
  
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• Hundreds gather for migrant protests in Gosport

  25-10-2026 18:55 via BBC News
  
  Hampshire Police has put a dispersal order in place in part of the town until 20:00 GMT.
  
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• Man dies and one-year-old critical following crash

  25-10-2026 14:43 via BBC News
  
  The crash happened on the A34 close to Sutton Scotney Services on Friday, police say.
  
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• 'Pompey are finding a way under Mousinho'

  25-10-2026 14:19 via BBC News
  
  Portsmouth fan Tom Chappell says Pompey have discovered a formula for success and the mood has changed quickly at Fratton Park.
  
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• 'Awkward' Pompey ride their luck into the top half

  25-10-2026 14:08 via BBC News
  
  BBC Radio Solent's Andy Moon on Portsmouth proving tricky opposition in the Championship to help climb the table.
  
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