Southampton news

• Rare cottonweed returned to beachfront

  03-12-2025 07:03 via bbc.com
  The plant has been in severe decline, having previously been widespread across the UK and Ireland.
  
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• 'It affects me every day' - Downes opens up on his illness struggles at Saints

  04-12-2025 21:35 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC midfielder Flynn Downes has opened up for the first time on the "toll" his continued illness issues have taken on him over the last year.
  
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• Saints back Southampton City Council’s annual Toy Appeal for sixth year

  04-12-2025 18:25 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton Football Club and Saints Foundation have once again thrown their support behind Southampton City Council’s annual Toy Appeal.
  
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• Former Hampshire star wins PCA Inclusion Award for work at Utilita Bowl

  04-12-2025 11:54 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Former Hampshire all-rounder Benny Howell has been named the winner of the 2025 PCA Inclusion Award for his work championing neurodiversity in cricket.
  
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• Southampton road closed as police called to incident - live

  04-12-2025 11:19 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Police have been called to an incident in Southampton this morning.
  
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• Southampton road closed as murder investigation launched - live

  04-12-2025 11:19 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Police have been called to an incident in Southampton this morning.
  
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• Crash on M3 causes major delays for drivers on the M27

  04-12-2025 10:29 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Drivers are facing major delays on the M27 and the M3.
  
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• Hampshire Mayor candidate Donna Jones responds to election delay

  04-12-2025 09:45 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  The Conservative candidate for the the county has condemned a delay to the Mayoral Election.
  
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• Candidates hit out after Hampshire mayor election delayed to 2028

  04-12-2025 09:45 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Candidates in the Hampshire mayoral election have hit out after it was delayed to 2028
  
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• 'Very good' - Schneiderlin impressed with Saints academy after visiting Lallana

  04-12-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Former Southampton FC ace Morgan Schneiderlin was left impressed by the club's academy after a trip to visit former teammate Adam Lallana.
  
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• University of Southampton announces 'game-changer' partnership

  04-12-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  University of Southampton has partnered with Siemens to boost UK semiconductor innovation.
  
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• Two-bed Sholing bungalow up for sale for £350,000

  04-12-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  A detached two-bedroom bungalow is up for sale in Southampton for £350,000.
  
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• The largest free celebration in the Southampton calendar to return in 2026

  04-12-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton Mela Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture which attracts around 30,000 people to the city each summer, will return in 2026.
  
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• Students work with industry pros to shape future of Southampton's music scene

  04-12-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Solent University launches The Playbook masterclass series in Southampton, connecting music business students, alumni, and industry pros.
  
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• Southampton student helps tell stories of care leavers in new film

  04-12-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Solent University student Teo Smith has partnered with charity Step by Step to film care leavers’ stories.
  
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• Southampton port given top award for work with military

  04-12-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Associated British Ports has won a RLC award for its work with the Royal Logistics Corps.
  
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• Saints survived relegation shock to break Birmingham's hearts at St Andrew's

  04-12-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  We rewind to 12 May 1984, a defining afternoon at St Andrew's where a depleted Saints side held their nerve to deal their hosts a knock-out blow.
  
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• Romeu confident Saints can be 'really successful' under interim boss Eckert

  04-12-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Oriol Romeu believes Southampton FC can achieve success this season with interim boss Tonda Eckert at the helm.
  
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• Phantom gang went in and out of house laden down with beds and chairs

  04-12-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Imagine the shock of Peter Flack when he returned to his Southampton house to find it cleared of about £400 worth of furniture.
  
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• New winter trail opens in Southampton

  04-12-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton's free Snow Windows Trail, featuring festive hand-painted winter scenes by Tom Baker at 22 venues, runs until January 4.
  
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• Motorist, 78, fined after being caught by notorious speed camera - In The Dock

  04-12-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  These are among the latest criminals to face justice in Southampton
  
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• Four-bedroom Southampton home hits the market for £375,000

  04-12-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  A four-bedroom end terrace home is up for sale in Southampton for £375,000.
  
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• Council under fire over plan to hold talks with 'far-right agitators'

  04-12-2025 04:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Anti-racism campaigners have criticised the city council for deciding to hold talks with protestors targeting a hotel housing asylum seekers
  
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• Mousinho focused on turning around Pompey's form

  03-12-2025 18:26 via bbc.com
  Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho talks to BBC Radio Solent about Pompey's loss of momentum, sympathy with fans and a key run of fixtures.
  
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• England's Smith earns first central contract

  03-12-2025 17:56 via bbc.com
  Hampshire's Linsey Smith is among 17 players to receive full England women's central contracts for 2025-26.
  
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• 'I love them also!' - Scienza very grateful for support from Saints fans

  03-12-2025 17:30 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton FC ace Leo Scienza is thankful for the support he has already received from fans, and insisted: "I love them also!"
  
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• Residents issued advice as bin collection days to change in Southampton

  03-12-2025 17:19 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Southampton bin collection days changing from January 5, 2026. Residents advised to check new waste, recycling, and garden waste schedules.
  
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• Man hand delivers Evri parcels dumped by bins

  03-12-2025 17:18 via bbc.com
  Andy Baker said the courier company had marked the parcels as delivered or with the sender.
  
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• Ex-teacher convicted of sex offences against 'vulnerable' pupil

  03-12-2025 16:57 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  A former Southampton teacher has been convicted of sexual offences against a "vulnerable" pupil he groomed and manipulated 20 years ago
  
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• Teacher guilty of sexual abuse of vulnerable pupil

  03-12-2025 16:41 via bbc.com
  Edward Waller, 66, sent naked photos of himself and had sex with the girl while he was her teacher.
  
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