<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Southampton - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Southampton with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Headliners revealed for Isle of Wight Festival 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 festival will mark the 25th anniversary of the revival of the legendary rock event in 2002.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/headliners-revealed-for-isle-of-wight-festival-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/headliners-revealed-for-isle-of-wight-festival-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football fans tackle 23-mile walk for veterans charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forty-five Brighton and Hove Albion and Portsmouth Football Club fans are setting off for Normandy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/football-fans-tackle-23-mile-walk-for-veterans-charity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/football-fans-tackle-23-mile-walk-for-veterans-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De-string the birds! Why pigeons deserve more kindness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dexter Mathurine, or Dexter the Pigeon Guy, is on a mission to change how pigeons are seen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/de-string-the-birds-why-pigeons-deserve-more-kindness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/de-string-the-birds-why-pigeons-deserve-more-kindness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New £15m museum charts history of Royal Marines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new exhibition in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard features artefacts and immersive displays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/new-15m-museum-charts-history-of-royal-marines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/new-15m-museum-charts-history-of-royal-marines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to draft in military aircraft to fight wildfires, Burnham says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister is hosting the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/uk-to-draft-in-military-aircraft-to-fight-wildfires-burnham-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/uk-to-draft-in-military-aircraft-to-fight-wildfires-burnham-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unsinkable' man's watch offers insight into shipwrecks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur John Priest had to quit the industry as people reportedly no longer dared work alongside him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/unsinkable-mans-watch-offers-insight-into-shipwrecks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/unsinkable-mans-watch-offers-insight-into-shipwrecks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South braces for first named storm of the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire, Dorset, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire and Oxfordshire prepare for Storm Austen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-braces-for-first-named-storm-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-braces-for-first-named-storm-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: West Ham v Southampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The key stats before West Ham's clash with Southampton in the Championship on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-west-ham-v-southampton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-west-ham-v-southampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Portsmouth v Millwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The key stats before Portsmouth's clash with Millwall in the Championship on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-portsmouth-v-millwall-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-portsmouth-v-millwall-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Pudsey surprises pupils during PE lesson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Children in Need mascot joins in with a lesson at a school in Havant, Hampshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-pudsey-surprises-pupils-during-pe-lesson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-pudsey-surprises-pupils-during-pe-lesson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Marines abseil to launch Poppy Appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal British Legion charity is aiming to raise more than £50m this year for the armed forces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/royal-marines-abseil-to-launch-poppy-appeal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/royal-marines-abseil-to-launch-poppy-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two storms in two days as Austen and Boelo target UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office has named a new storm, Boelo, which is set to bring another round of stormy weather to the UK over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/two-storms-in-two-days-as-austen-and-boelo-target-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/two-storms-in-two-days-as-austen-and-boelo-target-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews tackle flats fire after smoke spotted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters in 10 fire engines were sent to the fire at the block on Anglesea Terrace, Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-crews-tackle-flats-fire-after-smoke-spotted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-crews-tackle-flats-fire-after-smoke-spotted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorway to close for bridge demolition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The £290m project to rebuild the junction on the M3 in Hampshire has reached its halfway point.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/motorway-to-close-for-bridge-demolition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/motorway-to-close-for-bridge-demolition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth misses out on City of Culture shortlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth fails to make the shortlist in the year it celebrates 100 years of city status.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-misses-out-on-city-of-culture-shortlist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-misses-out-on-city-of-culture-shortlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer's patients in new study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drugs will be tested simultaneously, which it's hoped will speed up the process of finding new treatments for this common type of dementia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/diabetes-and-adhd-drugs-to-be-tested-on-alzheimers-patients-in-new-study/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/diabetes-and-adhd-drugs-to-be-tested-on-alzheimers-patients-in-new-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Azaz confirms he will continue playing for Republic of Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward Finn Azaz confirms he will continue to represent the Republic of Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/azaz-confirms-he-will-continue-playing-for-republic-of-ireland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/azaz-confirms-he-will-continue-playing-for-republic-of-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man tried to visit sex workers after killing girlfriend, jury told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Sexton stands accused of killing Joanna Derkacz at her Hampshire home in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-tried-to-visit-sex-workers-after-killing-girlfriend-jury-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-tried-to-visit-sex-workers-after-killing-girlfriend-jury-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Months of sewage leaks then came a £8500 water bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melissa Stroud could be forgiven for thinking she is Thames Water's least valued customer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/months-of-sewage-leaks-then-came-a-8500-water-bill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/months-of-sewage-leaks-then-came-a-8500-water-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There is now a belief and confidence about Pompey']]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon looks back on another confidence building result for Portsmouth after their 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/there-is-now-a-belief-and-confidence-about-pompey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/there-is-now-a-belief-and-confidence-about-pompey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex sign Hampshire batter Orr]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesex sign top-order batter Ali Orr on a three-year deal, after his contract at Hampshire expired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/middlesex-sign-hampshire-batter-orr/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/middlesex-sign-hampshire-batter-orr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolves 1-1 Portsmouth - the fans' verdicts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolves and Portsmouth supporters have their say after the 1-1 Championship draw between the two sides on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wolves-1-1-portsmouth-the-fans-verdicts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wolves-1-1-portsmouth-the-fans-verdicts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peixoto told me I talk too much - Mousinho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pompey boss John Mousinho reacts to the 1-1 draw with Wolves in the Championship at Molineux.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/peixoto-told-me-i-talk-too-much-mousinho/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/peixoto-told-me-i-talk-too-much-mousinho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone footage captures men catapulting pheasants]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least three poachers are filmed as part of a rural crime project which uses civilian drones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/drone-footage-captures-men-catapulting-pheasants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/drone-footage-captures-men-catapulting-pheasants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tadley Calleva dream FA Cup run ended by Aldershot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eighth-tier Stafford Rangers will host Grimsby in the FA Cup first round after thumping National League strugglers Gateshead 5-0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tadley-calleva-dream-fa-cup-run-ended-by-aldershot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tadley-calleva-dream-fa-cup-run-ended-by-aldershot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boil water notice lifted after clear bacteria tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 70 homes were told to boil their water on Sunday after a routine test found bacteria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/boil-water-notice-lifted-after-clear-bacteria-tests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/boil-water-notice-lifted-after-clear-bacteria-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires are UK's 'new reality', MPs warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs say the UK needs firefighting aircraft, tougher prevention measures and a new wildfire strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wildfires-are-uks-new-reality-mps-warn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wildfires-are-uks-new-reality-mps-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS speeds up tests and brings them closer to home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth's new community diagnostic centre opens close to patient homes offering more services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/nhs-speeds-up-tests-and-brings-them-closer-to-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/nhs-speeds-up-tests-and-brings-them-closer-to-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebecca Jackson on life in male-dominated motorsport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Portsmouth-born motoring journalist has swapped racing for raising her twins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rebecca-jackson-on-life-in-male-dominated-motorsport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rebecca-jackson-on-life-in-male-dominated-motorsport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I left state secrets on the train']]></title><description><![CDATA[Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-left-state-secrets-on-the-train/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-left-state-secrets-on-the-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to spot brilliant colours after 'false autumn' spoils some leaf displays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's hottest summer on record has caused some trees to shed their leaves early, but experts say spectacular autumn colours could still be on the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/where-to-spot-brilliant-colours-after-false-autumn-spoils-some-leaf-displays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/where-to-spot-brilliant-colours-after-false-autumn-spoils-some-leaf-displays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man restrained partner with bag before murder, jury told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Sexton denies raping and murdering Joanna Derkacz at her Hampshire home in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-restrained-partner-with-bag-before-murder-jury-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-restrained-partner-with-bag-before-murder-jury-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's largest donor centre 'major milestone']]></title><description><![CDATA[The country's first centre for blood, plasma and platelet donations has opened in Reading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/englands-largest-donor-centre-major-milestone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/englands-largest-donor-centre-major-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Lee-on-Solent homes told to boil tap water]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boil Water Notice was issued to dozens of properties in Lee-on-Solent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/some-lee-on-solent-homes-told-to-boil-tap-water/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/some-lee-on-solent-homes-told-to-boil-tap-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rantzen felt 'deprived of choice' over her own death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A note written by Dame Esther Rantzen is released by her family following a private funeral.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rantzen-felt-deprived-of-choice-over-her-own-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rantzen-felt-deprived-of-choice-over-her-own-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI revealed 400 years of seafaring history]]></title><description><![CDATA[A project using data from the Elizabethan Era to the Industrial Revolution analyses trade routes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-ai-revealed-400-years-of-seafaring-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-ai-revealed-400-years-of-seafaring-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abuse campaigner sees late-plea changes debated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris Shears wants an end to sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling and coercive cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/abuse-campaigner-sees-late-plea-changes-debated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/abuse-campaigner-sees-late-plea-changes-debated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sholing and Eastleigh feature in FA Cup first round draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sholing-and-eastleigh-feature-in-fa-cup-first-round-draw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sholing-and-eastleigh-feature-in-fa-cup-first-round-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A week is a long time in football']]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth fan Tom Chappell says the 1-0 win at Norwich City - a first away win with a clean sheet of the season - was a triumph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-week-is-a-long-time-in-football/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-week-is-a-long-time-in-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints can't win every game but aim to - Peretz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Daniel Peretz says that Southampton must start turning draws into wins if they are to achieve automatic promotion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-cant-win-every-game-but-aim-to-peretz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-cant-win-every-game-but-aim-to-peretz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FA Cup round one draw 'emotional' for club and town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assistant manager George Coffin says the team feels "confident" ahead of Tuesday's replay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fa-cup-round-one-draw-emotional-for-club-and-town/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fa-cup-round-one-draw-emotional-for-club-and-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey have shown strong mentality - Milovanovic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth striker Marko Milovanovic says his side have shown a strong mentality to win their past two league games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-have-shown-strong-mentality-milovanovic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-have-shown-strong-mentality-milovanovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes driver sought over fatal M27 crash debris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debris collected from the motorway by police is believed to be from the front of a Mercedes GLA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mercedes-driver-sought-over-fatal-m27-crash-debris/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mercedes-driver-sought-over-fatal-m27-crash-debris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton 0-0 Bolton Wanderers - fans' verdicts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your thoughts after Southampton and Bolton Wanderers played out a goalless draw in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-0-0-bolton-wanderers-fans-verdicts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-0-0-bolton-wanderers-fans-verdicts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents told to boil tap water due to bacteria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth Water says 70 properties in the town may be affected by contaminated supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/residents-told-to-boil-tap-water-due-to-bacteria/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/residents-told-to-boil-tap-water-due-to-bacteria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Postcode lottery' driving children's inequality in England, commissioner warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Rachel De Souza's landmark report says children are being failed by a "postcode lottery".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/postcode-lottery-driving-childrens-inequality-in-england-commissioner-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/postcode-lottery-driving-childrens-inequality-in-england-commissioner-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norwich City 0-1 Portsmouth - fans' verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your thoughts after Portsmouth edged a 1-0 win at Norwich City in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/norwich-city-0-1-portsmouth-fans-verdict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/norwich-city-0-1-portsmouth-fans-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Portsmouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport highlights some of the key stats and facts for the Championship match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-wolverhampton-wanderers-v-portsmouth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-wolverhampton-wanderers-v-portsmouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest after tyres damaged on five police vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five police vehicles and another car had 13 tyres damaged on Station Street in Ryde.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/arrest-after-tyres-damaged-on-five-police-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/arrest-after-tyres-damaged-on-five-police-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charities 'busier than ever' with furniture poverty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charities in Hampshire tell the BBC that furniture poverty is becoming an increasing problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/charities-busier-than-ever-with-furniture-poverty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/charities-busier-than-ever-with-furniture-poverty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My dad made monsters for the movies']]></title><description><![CDATA[Winchester hosts an exhibition dedicated to movie monster maker Ray Harryhausen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/my-dad-made-monsters-for-the-movies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/my-dad-made-monsters-for-the-movies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should fireworks lose their bang?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some displays are swapping explosions for lasers as the government weighs cutting fireworks noise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/should-fireworks-lose-their-bang/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/should-fireworks-lose-their-bang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 23,000 take part in the Great South Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Great South Run returned to Portsmouth on Sunday, starting on the Avenue De Caen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/more-than-23000-take-part-in-the-great-south-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/more-than-23000-take-part-in-the-great-south-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Learning to read in my 80s has changed my life']]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan, from Southampton, learned to read through the charity Read Easy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/learning-to-read-in-my-80s-has-changed-my-life/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/learning-to-read-in-my-80s-has-changed-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indie band celebrates album's top 10 chart success]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Howlers reached top 10 in the charts in several categories with its second album 'Heavy'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/indie-band-celebrates-albums-top-10-chart-success/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/indie-band-celebrates-albums-top-10-chart-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sholing reach round one of FA Cup for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several teams earn their spots in Monday's first round draw for the first time in their history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sholing-reach-round-one-of-fa-cup-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sholing-reach-round-one-of-fa-cup-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson out for up to eight weeks with hamstring tear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho says attacker Keshi Anderson will miss up to eight weeks with a hamstring tear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/anderson-out-for-up-to-eight-weeks-with-hamstring-tear/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/anderson-out-for-up-to-eight-weeks-with-hamstring-tear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mousinho reacts to Pompey win at Norwich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho gives his reaction after their narrow win over Norwich City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-reacts-to-pompey-win-at-norwich/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-reacts-to-pompey-win-at-norwich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eckert reacts after Saints draw with Bolton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southapton head coach Tonda Eckert gives his reaction after Southampton's 0-0 draw with Bolton Wanderers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-reacts-after-saints-draw-with-bolton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-reacts-after-saints-draw-with-bolton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port operator withdraws vehicle terminal plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associated British Ports focuses on creating more space at existing sites in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/port-operator-withdraws-vehicle-terminal-plans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/port-operator-withdraws-vehicle-terminal-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rider warns of out-of-control dogs year on from fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marie Vickers suffered severe injuries when she fell from her horse after it was chased by a dog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rider-warns-of-out-of-control-dogs-year-on-from-fall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rider-warns-of-out-of-control-dogs-year-on-from-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum feels 'heard' as PM responds to drowning campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanessa Abbess has been campaigning after the death of her son Joe at Bournemouth Beach in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mum-feels-heard-as-pm-responds-to-drowning-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mum-feels-heard-as-pm-responds-to-drowning-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: What can blue poo reveal about you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-can-blue-poo-reveal-about-you/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-can-blue-poo-reveal-about-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies in M27 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire police said the crash involving a white Triumph motorcycle happened shortly before 06:40 BST.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/motorcyclist-dies-in-m27-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/motorcyclist-dies-in-m27-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastleigh sign defender Koiki on short term deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[National League side Eastleigh sign former Northampton Town defender Ali Koiki on a short-term deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eastleigh-sign-defender-koiki-on-short-term-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eastleigh-sign-defender-koiki-on-short-term-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform councillor calls TV report 'vote interference']]></title><description><![CDATA[ITV News filmed undercover with Reform councillors and candidates around the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/reform-councillor-calls-tv-report-vote-interference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/reform-councillor-calls-tv-report-vote-interference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Failed student jailed for 28 years for murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The court heard Deepak Sandhu stole from Xiaoqing Ke and tried to flee the country after her death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/failed-student-jailed-for-28-years-for-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/failed-student-jailed-for-28-years-for-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire &amp; Scotland bowler Wheal retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire and Scotland seamer Brad Wheal has retired from professional cricket after a succession of injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-amp-scotland-bowler-wheal-retires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-amp-scotland-bowler-wheal-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Southampton v Bolton Wanderers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport highlights some of the key stats and facts for the Championship match between Southampton and Bolton Wanderers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-southampton-v-bolton-wanderers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-southampton-v-bolton-wanderers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother of Henry Nowak's killer could be released early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiran Kaur, 53, was found guilty of assisting an offender and was jailed for three years in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mother-of-henry-nowaks-killer-could-be-released-early/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mother-of-henry-nowaks-killer-could-be-released-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex offender who broke into girl's bedroom jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Buxey, 43, was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on Thursday to 18 years in jail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sex-offender-who-broke-into-girls-bedroom-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sex-offender-who-broke-into-girls-bedroom-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman 'blindsided' by early menopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danielle Standen speaks to the BBC about entering early menopause after chemotherapy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/woman-blindsided-by-early-menopause/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/woman-blindsided-by-early-menopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about Great South Run 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of runners and spectators will descend on Portsmouth for the Great South Run weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/what-you-need-to-know-about-great-south-run-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/what-you-need-to-know-about-great-south-run-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parking fee rises could 'desecrate' high streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Village, town and coastal car park charges will increase from the new year, raising almost &pound;190,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/parking-fee-rises-could-desecrate-high-streets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/parking-fee-rises-could-desecrate-high-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity watchdog condemns abuse of RNLI crews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers have faced abuse and threats since helping migrants ashore in Portsmouth and Gosport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/charity-watchdog-condemns-abuse-of-rnli-crews/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/charity-watchdog-condemns-abuse-of-rnli-crews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey midfielder Swift out for six weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth boss John Mousinho tells BBC Radio Solent midfielder John Swift will be missing for six weeks because of a knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-midfielder-swift-out-for-six-weeks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-midfielder-swift-out-for-six-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribute to former fighter pilot after fatal car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clive Nigel Fitz, 93, was the driver of a Ford Focus when it was involved in a crash on 26 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tribute-to-former-fighter-pilot-after-fatal-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tribute-to-former-fighter-pilot-after-fatal-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Toys R Us store demolition gets under way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-awaited demolition of Southampton's derelict Toys R Us building has started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-toys-r-us-store-demolition-gets-under-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-toys-r-us-store-demolition-gets-under-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win is all that matters - but we got away with one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth fan Tom Chappell writes of his relief at seeing Pompey eventually overcome 10-man Sheffield United in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/win-is-all-that-matters-but-we-got-away-with-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/win-is-all-that-matters-but-we-got-away-with-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women sentenced for migrant protest police assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the former Haslar naval base in Gosport on 22 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/women-sentenced-for-migrant-protest-police-assaults/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/women-sentenced-for-migrant-protest-police-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧A win on the road, at last!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boys celebrate and break down the win at Norwich after tinkering Tonda returns, Jander impresses and Saints win on the road at long last.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-win-on-the-road-at-last/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-win-on-the-road-at-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&#127911; Ince on Watford, Spygate chat &amp; Leicester latest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Tommy Smith are joined by former Hornets midfielder Tom Ince to chat about Championship crisis club Watford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/127911-ince-on-watford-spygate-chat-amp-leicester-latest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/127911-ince-on-watford-spygate-chat-amp-leicester-latest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth 3-2 Sheffield United - fan's verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your thoughts after Wednesday's Championship match between Portsmouth and Sheffield United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-3-2-sheffield-united-fans-verdict/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-3-2-sheffield-united-fans-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norwich City 0-1 Southampton - the fans' verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norwich City and Southampton supporters give BBC Sport their thoughts on Saints' 1-0 Championship win at Carrow Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/norwich-city-0-1-southampton-the-fans-verdict/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/norwich-city-0-1-southampton-the-fans-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heritage sites at 'heart of communities' share &pound;41m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 74 historic buildings will receive funding for repairs and renovations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heritage-sites-at-heart-of-communities-share-pound41m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heritage-sites-at-heart-of-communities-share-pound41m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heritage sites at 'heart of communities' share £41m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 74 historic buildings will receive funding for repairs and renovations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heritage-sites-at-heart-of-communities-share-41m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heritage-sites-at-heart-of-communities-share-41m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meningitis survivor finally gets prosthetic hand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamish Wilson, from Crowborough, says his life is now getting 'as close as possible to normal'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/meningitis-survivor-finally-gets-prosthetic-hand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/meningitis-survivor-finally-gets-prosthetic-hand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chemicals suspected as dead fish spotted in stream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tests are being carried out after blue water and dead fish were seen in Sopley Brook in Bransgore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/chemicals-suspected-as-dead-fish-spotted-in-stream/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/chemicals-suspected-as-dead-fish-spotted-in-stream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frustration as council house demand 'outweighs supply']]></title><description><![CDATA[Dawn lives in a Fawley three-bedroom council house with her three sons, two who have disabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/frustration-as-council-house-demand-outweighs-supply/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/frustration-as-council-house-demand-outweighs-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eckert hopes to have injured Downes back quickly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert hopes midfielder Flynn Downes will recover quickly from an ankle injury suffered in Wednesday's win at Norwich City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-hopes-to-have-injured-downes-back-quickly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-hopes-to-have-injured-downes-back-quickly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was furious at times' - Mousinho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth boss John Mousinho spoke to BBC Radio Solent following their 3-2 win over Sheffield United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-was-furious-at-times-mousinho/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-was-furious-at-times-mousinho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protester wears burqa to deny concealing identity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Timothy Miller, 76, and from Hedge End was arrested at a protest in Portsmouth on 12 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/protester-wears-burqa-to-deny-concealing-identity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/protester-wears-burqa-to-deny-concealing-identity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schoolchildren help rescue crabs before lake clearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sediment build-up has made parts of Canoe Lake shallower, causing algae and water quality issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/schoolchildren-help-rescue-crabs-before-lake-clearance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/schoolchildren-help-rescue-crabs-before-lake-clearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen shot friend by mistake, inquest told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Bell, 17, died two days after being shot with an air rifle at a party in Chineham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/teen-shot-friend-by-mistake-inquest-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/teen-shot-friend-by-mistake-inquest-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RNLI crew's children being bullied, council told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors hear crew members' children were bullied at school because their dads are in the RNLI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rnli-crews-children-being-bullied-council-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rnli-crews-children-being-bullied-council-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Town of Culture save Sandown?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sandown on the Isle of Wight is in the final weeks of preparing its bid to become Town of Culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/will-town-of-culture-save-sandown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/will-town-of-culture-save-sandown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bye bye Barfluer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Witnessing history on Poole Quay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bye-bye-barfluer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bye-bye-barfluer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I'm introducing mindfulness for my uni students]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lecturer explains why University of Portsmouth students have been given a mindfulness session.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-im-introducing-mindfulness-for-my-uni-students/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-im-introducing-mindfulness-for-my-uni-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Island fossil identified as new dinosaur species]]></title><description><![CDATA[Invictibellatrix would have been up to four metres long with feathers and had 20cm claws.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/island-fossil-identified-as-new-dinosaur-species/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/island-fossil-identified-as-new-dinosaur-species/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community hopes Town of Culture will bring change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sandown was chosen in July as one of 15 finalists from nearly 400 hopefuls across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/community-hopes-town-of-culture-will-bring-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/community-hopes-town-of-culture-will-bring-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police car removed after pier crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The police car had been left stuck in a gap after ploughing through the railings of Ryde Pier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-car-removed-after-pier-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-car-removed-after-pier-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum of drowned teen calls for water safety minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanessa Abbess whose son drowned off Bournemouth Beach is delivering a letter to 10 Downing Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mum-of-drowned-teen-calls-for-water-safety-minister/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mum-of-drowned-teen-calls-for-water-safety-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bethell returns as England call up youngsters Jack and Rew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob Bethell will return for England's white-ball tour of Australia, while there are also first international call-ups for exciting prospects Thomas Rew and Eddie Jack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bethell-returns-as-england-call-up-youngsters-jack-and-rew/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bethell-returns-as-england-call-up-youngsters-jack-and-rew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight teens arrested after derelict building fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire Police says all the suspects are boys aged between 13 and 16, who remain in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eight-teens-arrested-after-derelict-building-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eight-teens-arrested-after-derelict-building-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staff recruitment starts for migrant removal centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gosport removal centre would house migrants with no lawful right to remain before they are deported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/staff-recruitment-starts-for-migrant-removal-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/staff-recruitment-starts-for-migrant-removal-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧 Derby day despondency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Portsmouth manager Guy Whittingham joins Chris Wise and Andy Moon to figure out what went wrong for Pompey at St Mary's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-derby-day-despondency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-derby-day-despondency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists discover new ancient crocodile relative]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reptile had long, needle-like teeth that were unusual among long-snouted crocodiles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/scientists-discover-new-ancient-crocodile-relative/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/scientists-discover-new-ancient-crocodile-relative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victims bear the brunt of 'awful' court delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia from West Sussex was sexual assaulted in Southampton but saw the case delayed in the courts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/victims-bear-the-brunt-of-awful-court-delays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/victims-bear-the-brunt-of-awful-court-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenagers arrested after derelict hotel fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sandown High Street was shut while firefighters tackled the blaze through the night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/teenagers-arrested-after-derelict-hotel-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/teenagers-arrested-after-derelict-hotel-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cross-Channel ferry sets sail for final time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brittany Ferries' Barfleur has been sailing between Poole and Normandy for more than 30 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cross-channel-ferry-sets-sail-for-final-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cross-channel-ferry-sets-sail-for-final-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after falling from bridge onto M3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say officers were called following reports that a man had fallen from the bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-dies-after-falling-from-bridge-onto-m3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-dies-after-falling-from-bridge-onto-m3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CrossCountry plans 60,000 extra train seats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extra trains will run under the plans, through Birmingham to cities including Glasgow and Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crosscountry-plans-60000-extra-train-seats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crosscountry-plans-60000-extra-train-seats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pompey blew their best chance to win at St Mary's']]></title><description><![CDATA[Fan writer Tom Chappell reflects on Pompey's 1-0 defeat to Southampton in the south coast derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-blew-their-best-chance-to-win-at-st-marys/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-blew-their-best-chance-to-win-at-st-marys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth lacked attacking quality in derby - Poole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth defender Regan Poole admits that his side lack attacking quality in their south coast derby defeat to Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-lacked-attacking-quality-in-derby-poole/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-lacked-attacking-quality-in-derby-poole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton 1-0 Portsmouth - the fans' verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters have their say after Southampton's 1-0 win over Porstmouth in the south coast derby in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-1-0-portsmouth-the-fans-verdict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-1-0-portsmouth-the-fans-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bree had 'feeling' he would score derby goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton defender James Bree says he had "a feeling" he would score in Sunday's South Coast derby win against Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bree-had-feeling-he-would-score-derby-goal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bree-had-feeling-he-would-score-derby-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our newborn baby nearly died from Group B Strep']]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura and Matt welcomed their first child in February but he quickly became seriously unwell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/our-newborn-baby-nearly-died-from-group-b-strep/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/our-newborn-baby-nearly-died-from-group-b-strep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New mega cranes 'keeping port in the premier league']]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;60m investment has seen four of Europe's biggest quay cranes delivered to Southampton docks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/new-mega-cranes-keeping-port-in-the-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/new-mega-cranes-keeping-port-in-the-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourist tax: Who would pay and where would it go?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses fear it would deter families, while conservationists want the money spent locally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tourist-tax-who-would-pay-and-where-would-it-go/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tourist-tax-who-would-pay-and-where-would-it-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can blue poo reveal how smart you are?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Southampton project aims to better understand links between our guts and brains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/can-blue-poo-reveal-how-smart-you-are/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/can-blue-poo-reveal-how-smart-you-are/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officer injured as football fans pull down barriers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say serious disorder was averted despite an attempt by rival fans to reach each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/officer-injured-as-football-fans-pull-down-barriers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/officer-injured-as-football-fans-pull-down-barriers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derby defeat 'one that got away' for Pompey]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentator Andrew Moon reflects on Pompey's defeat by Southampton in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/derby-defeat-one-that-got-away-for-pompey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/derby-defeat-one-that-got-away-for-pompey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth's Mousinho reacts to loss at Southampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth boss John Mousinho speaks to BBC Radio Solent after defeat away at Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouths-mousinho-reacts-to-loss-at-southampton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouths-mousinho-reacts-to-loss-at-southampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints boss Eckert reacts to win over Portsmouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert speaks to BBC Radio Solent after beating Portsmouth in the south coast derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-boss-eckert-reacts-to-win-over-portsmouth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-boss-eckert-reacts-to-win-over-portsmouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters called to hotel blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sandown High Street remains shut while firefighters dampen down the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/firefighters-called-to-hotel-blaze/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/firefighters-called-to-hotel-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Lights illuminate skies across the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/northern-lights-illuminate-skies-across-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/northern-lights-illuminate-skies-across-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['People take no pride and just dump their rubbish']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nazrul Chaudhery is taking action to clean up the area he lives in with the help of the council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/people-take-no-pride-and-just-dump-their-rubbish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/people-take-no-pride-and-just-dump-their-rubbish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church seeks help decoding Da Vinci-style labyrinth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The labyrinth has 11 circuits, 1,500 green and brown glazed tiles and one route to the centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/church-seeks-help-decoding-da-vinci-style-labyrinth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/church-seeks-help-decoding-da-vinci-style-labyrinth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Hampshire became a focus in the Channel migrant debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attention turns to Portsmouth and Gosport after migrant boats head for the Hampshire coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-hampshire-became-a-focus-in-the-channel-migrant-debate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-hampshire-became-a-focus-in-the-channel-migrant-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferry farewell after decades of Channel crossings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brittany Ferries' Barfleur has been a regular sight sailing between Poole and Normandy since 1992.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ferry-farewell-after-decades-of-channel-crossings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ferry-farewell-after-decades-of-channel-crossings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Forest wildfire cost estimated at £600,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tackling the blaze required around 5,500 hours of firefighter time, a finance director says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/new-forest-wildfire-cost-estimated-at-600000/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/new-forest-wildfire-cost-estimated-at-600000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Migrant taxi service' smuggler deported from UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladyslav Cherniavskyi used a yacht to smuggle migrants across the Channel, the Home Office says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/migrant-taxi-service-smuggler-deported-from-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/migrant-taxi-service-smuggler-deported-from-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son jailed for murdering mum in 'ferocious' attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Bowen is given a life sentence for the murder of his mother, Janet Bowen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/son-jailed-for-murdering-mum-in-ferocious-attack/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/son-jailed-for-murdering-mum-in-ferocious-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preserved D-Day era floating roadway unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The whale is on display as a "passing monument" outside of the Solent Gateway site near Marchwood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/preserved-d-day-era-floating-roadway-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/preserved-d-day-era-floating-roadway-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Long, hard road' from skydive injury to Ironman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Oakes is taking on the challenge three years after being seriously injured while skydiving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/long-hard-road-from-skydive-injury-to-ironman/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/long-hard-road-from-skydive-injury-to-ironman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: How heavy is the record-breaking pumpkin?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-how-heavy-is-the-record-breaking-pumpkin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-how-heavy-is-the-record-breaking-pumpkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional homecoming for HMS Dragon]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMS Dragon left Portsmouth to head to the eastern Mediterranean on March 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/emotional-homecoming-for-hms-dragon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/emotional-homecoming-for-hms-dragon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South coast derby not just another game - Pack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth captain Marlon Pack believes the south coast derby is far from just another game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-coast-derby-not-just-another-game-pack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-coast-derby-not-just-another-game-pack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewed appeal in murder investigation one year on]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body of Ernest Konrad Deputat, 45, was discovered on Southampton Common on 8 October, 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/renewed-appeal-in-murder-investigation-one-year-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/renewed-appeal-in-murder-investigation-one-year-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jander, Larin and Peretz fit for Portsmouth - Eckert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert confirms Caspar Jander, Cyle Larin and Daniel Peretz will all be fit for Sunday's south coast derby against Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/jander-larin-and-peretz-fit-for-portsmouth-eckert/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/jander-larin-and-peretz-fit-for-portsmouth-eckert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: How well do you know the south coast derby?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of the south coast derby between Southampton and Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-the-south-coast-derby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-the-south-coast-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire legend Adams leaves after 25 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire club legend Jimmy Adams leaves the county after more than 25 years as a player and coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-legend-adams-leaves-after-25-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-legend-adams-leaves-after-25-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lessons learnt, let's move on from Spygate']]></title><description><![CDATA[We asked you for your thoughts on the FA's decision to hand Southampton boss Tonda Eckert a suspended ban for his role in Spygate - here is a selection of what you had to say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/lessons-learnt-lets-move-on-from-spygate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/lessons-learnt-lets-move-on-from-spygate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eckert energy and stopping star duo - south coast derby talking points]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport breaks down the main narratives and talking points before the 74th south coast derby between Southampton and Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-energy-and-stopping-star-duo-south-coast-derby-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-energy-and-stopping-star-duo-south-coast-derby-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus driver arrested after pedestrian dies in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 54-year-old bus driver was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and drug driving, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bus-driver-arrested-after-pedestrian-dies-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bus-driver-arrested-after-pedestrian-dies-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A fair and just ruling or Eckert's great escape?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have your say on Tonda Eckert's suspended ban here and come back later to see a handful of your responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-fair-and-just-ruling-or-eckerts-great-escape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-fair-and-just-ruling-or-eckerts-great-escape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFL preview: Savage salvation and a happy homecoming?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the five things across the EFL that you should be keeping your eyes on this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/efl-preview-savage-salvation-and-a-happy-homecoming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/efl-preview-savage-salvation-and-a-happy-homecoming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Southampton v Portsmouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport highlights some of the key stats and facts for the Championship match between Southampton and Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-southampton-v-portsmouth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-southampton-v-portsmouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toddler with cancer becomes TikTok baking star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Betty's family is looking to raise &pound;520,000 so she can get specialist treatment in Barcelona.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/toddler-with-cancer-becomes-tiktok-baking-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/toddler-with-cancer-becomes-tiktok-baking-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans to be kept apart again at south coast derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of Southampton and Portsmouth will be kept apart again for Sunday's game at St Mary's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fans-to-be-kept-apart-again-at-south-coast-derby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fans-to-be-kept-apart-again-at-south-coast-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spygate will 'haunt' Tonda Eckert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Blackmore says the Spygate scandal will haunt Southampton boss Tonda Eckert, but that he'll be keen to draw a line under it after being handed a suspended ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/spygate-will-haunt-tonda-eckert/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/spygate-will-haunt-tonda-eckert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fellow coaches help Eckert during difficult period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has said that senior figures in English football, fellow managers and other coaches outside the game have helped him get through the difficult times during the Spygate scandal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fellow-coaches-help-eckert-during-difficult-period/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fellow-coaches-help-eckert-during-difficult-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spygate scandal 'changed my life' - Eckert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has said that Spygate is an experience that has changed his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/spygate-scandal-changed-my-life-eckert/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/spygate-scandal-changed-my-life-eckert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's changed my life' - Eckert on Spygate scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says the Spygate scandal is an experience that has changed his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/its-changed-my-life-eckert-on-spygate-scandal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/its-changed-my-life-eckert-on-spygate-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey 'clear underdogs' in derby - Mousinho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho tells BBC Radio Solent his team are clear underdogs in the South Coast derby but hopes they can rise to the occasion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-clear-underdogs-in-derby-mousinho/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-clear-underdogs-in-derby-mousinho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halloween fans warned over scarefest scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three of nine locations allegedly hosting events listed on the website said they were fake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/halloween-fans-warned-over-scarefest-scam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/halloween-fans-warned-over-scarefest-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lifeboat crews sent 'threats' during migrant rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The messages were transmitted via radio to volunteers assisting migrants to shore in Gosport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/lifeboat-crews-sent-threats-during-migrant-rescue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/lifeboat-crews-sent-threats-during-migrant-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum fundraising for terminally ill daughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alicia hopes her two-year-old daughter Betty can undergo treatment in Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mum-fundraising-for-terminally-ill-daughter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mum-fundraising-for-terminally-ill-daughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hellberg reveals Eckert apology after Spygate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg says he received a phone call from Tonda Eckert to apologise over the Spygate affair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hellberg-reveals-eckert-apology-after-spygate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hellberg-reveals-eckert-apology-after-spygate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair sentenced over anti-migrant protest violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two men were involved in protests after migrants were brought ashore in Eastney, Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pair-sentenced-over-anti-migrant-protest-violence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pair-sentenced-over-anti-migrant-protest-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We have to take emotion out of Saints derby - Adams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pompey midfielder Ebou Adams says there is a fine line between becoming the hero or the villain against Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/we-have-to-take-emotion-out-of-saints-derby-adams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/we-have-to-take-emotion-out-of-saints-derby-adams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail services disrupted by electricity fault]]></title><description><![CDATA[All lines have reopened after power supply issues disrupted trains between Eastleigh and Fareham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rail-services-disrupted-by-electricity-fault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rail-services-disrupted-by-electricity-fault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribunal finds ex-chief constable lied over workplace affairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Chilton had sexual relationships with two subordinates and lied about them, a panel finds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tribunal-finds-ex-chief-constable-lied-over-workplace-affairs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tribunal-finds-ex-chief-constable-lied-over-workplace-affairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Eckert deal should be 'high on agenda' - Beattie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Southampton striker James Beattie believes a new contract for head coach Tonda Eckert should be "high on the agenda" for the club's hierarchy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/new-eckert-deal-should-be-high-on-agenda-beattie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/new-eckert-deal-should-be-high-on-agenda-beattie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He's lucky... he got off very lightly']]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Football Daily podcast team discuss if the suspended six-week ban for Tonda Eckert is appropriate for his part in Southampton's 'Spygate' saga.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hes-lucky-he-got-off-very-lightly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hes-lucky-he-got-off-very-lightly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care home celebrates five 'fantastic' centenarians]]></title><description><![CDATA[A special cake was brought out as part of the celebration at the care home on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/care-home-celebrates-five-fantastic-centenarians/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/care-home-celebrates-five-fantastic-centenarians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newborn babies screened to identify rare conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The voluntary scheme involves taking a blood sample from the umbilical cord shortly after birth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/newborn-babies-screened-to-identify-rare-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/newborn-babies-screened-to-identify-rare-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns as children seriously ill after beach trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three mums say their children became seriously ill after trips to beaches in Dorset this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/concerns-as-children-seriously-ill-after-beach-trips/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/concerns-as-children-seriously-ill-after-beach-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eckert free to stay as Southampton boss as Spygate ban suspended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-free-to-stay-as-southampton-boss-as-spygate-ban-suspended/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-free-to-stay-as-southampton-boss-as-spygate-ban-suspended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deaf couple watch 'emotional' DIY SOS rebuild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alis lost their life savings to unsafe building work on their Southampton home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/deaf-couple-watch-emotional-diy-sos-rebuild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/deaf-couple-watch-emotional-diy-sos-rebuild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton SOS home 'one the worst' ever seen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Knowles has been telling us just how bad Ahmed and Rifat Ali's DIY SOS home was.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-sos-home-one-the-worst-ever-seen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-sos-home-one-the-worst-ever-seen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposal to raise island chain ferry ticket prices thrown out by council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isle of Wight councillors reject proposals to raise ticket prices for the Floating Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/proposal-to-raise-island-chain-ferry-ticket-prices-thrown-out-by-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/proposal-to-raise-island-chain-ferry-ticket-prices-thrown-out-by-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chain ferry ticket price rise thrown out by council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isle of Wight councillors reject proposals to raise ticket prices for the Floating Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/chain-ferry-ticket-price-rise-thrown-out-by-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/chain-ferry-ticket-price-rise-thrown-out-by-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at flats being treated as possible arson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blaze charred the entrance, windows and stairwell and left a section of the roof missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-at-flats-being-treated-as-possible-arson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-at-flats-being-treated-as-possible-arson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: What has happened so far in the Championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you know the Championship? What do you remember about the start to the 2026-27 season so far? Put it to the test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/quiz-what-has-happened-so-far-in-the-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/quiz-what-has-happened-so-far-in-the-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby termination was 'our most loving choice']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rosanna Brown was advised to end her pregnancy because her baby had a life-threatening condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/baby-termination-was-our-most-loving-choice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/baby-termination-was-our-most-loving-choice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-day bagels in Royal Navy 'modern' meals trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A warship's new "grazing galley" aims to stop sailors missing meals due to work demands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/all-day-bagels-in-royal-navy-modern-meals-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/all-day-bagels-in-royal-navy-modern-meals-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should we build 15 new homes in every village?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say encouraging small developments on the edge of villages could boost the rural economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/should-we-build-15-new-homes-in-every-village/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/should-we-build-15-new-homes-in-every-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cross-Channel ferry set for final sailing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brittany Ferries' Barfleur has been sailing between Poole and Normandy for more than 30 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cross-channel-ferry-set-for-final-sailing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cross-channel-ferry-set-for-final-sailing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military training sites to be investigated following rape and abuse claims at Army college]]></title><description><![CDATA[In August, four young women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed at the school in Harrogate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/military-training-sites-to-be-investigated-following-rape-and-abuse-claims-at-army-college/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/military-training-sites-to-be-investigated-following-rape-and-abuse-claims-at-army-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrell joins Portsmouth's coaching staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Portsmouth and Wales midfielder Joe Morrell returns to his former club as a coach, joining John Mousinho's backroom staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/morrell-joins-portsmouths-coaching-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/morrell-joins-portsmouths-coaching-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair not guilty of manslaughter over street death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abraham Cilliers died after an alleged street altercation three days before Christmas 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pair-not-guilty-of-manslaughter-over-street-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pair-not-guilty-of-manslaughter-over-street-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shevchenko's son signs for seventh-tier club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kristian Shevchenko, son of Ballon d'Or winner Andriy Shevchenko, signs for seventh-tier club Sholing FC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/shevchenkos-son-signs-for-seventh-tier-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/shevchenkos-son-signs-for-seventh-tier-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiff's Bielik banned over Portsmouth incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Football Association bans Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik for two games and fines him &pound;10,000 after he admitted a case of misconduct involving a Portsmouth fan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cardiffs-bielik-banned-over-portsmouth-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cardiffs-bielik-banned-over-portsmouth-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deaf couple's unsafe home rebuilt on DIY SOS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alis' home rebuild is being shown on the BBC show after they lost &pound;72,000 on building work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/deaf-couples-unsafe-home-rebuilt-on-diy-sos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/deaf-couples-unsafe-home-rebuilt-on-diy-sos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pumpkin named Bagheera breaks world record]]></title><description><![CDATA[The giant squash weighs 2,856.8lbs (1,295.8kg) and measured more than 20ft (6m) in circumference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pumpkin-named-bagheera-breaks-world-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pumpkin-named-bagheera-breaks-world-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do Pompey have the edge over troubled Saints?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth have not won Southampton since 2010 but could their rivals' current predicament provide a good opportunity to end that run on Sunday?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/do-pompey-have-the-edge-over-troubled-saints/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/do-pompey-have-the-edge-over-troubled-saints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints under 'extra pressure' before derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nerves are buzzing around Southampton as they await to hear the outcome of boss Tonda Eckert's Spygate hearing amid a looming South Coast derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-under-extra-pressure-before-derby/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-under-extra-pressure-before-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged over Gosport migrant protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protesters held a demonstration after 149 migrants were brought to Gosport on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-charged-over-gosport-migrant-protest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-charged-over-gosport-migrant-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chain ferry ticket price rise floated by council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raising prices and implementing a flat rate of &pound;1 per crossing for under-19s are proposed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/chain-ferry-ticket-price-rise-floated-by-council/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/chain-ferry-ticket-price-rise-floated-by-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer patient hit with £680 in parking charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queen Alexandra Hospital, in Portsmouth, says it has asked for the parking charges to be cancelled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cancer-patient-hit-with-680-in-parking-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cancer-patient-hit-with-680-in-parking-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency alarm tests to sound at oil refinery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fawley oil refinery will be testing its emergency alarm system on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/emergency-alarm-tests-to-sound-at-oil-refinery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/emergency-alarm-tests-to-sound-at-oil-refinery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego Downton Abbey 'the greatest compliment']]></title><description><![CDATA[The 4,711-piece set is inspired by Highclere Castle, the filming location for the hit period drama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/lego-downton-abbey-the-greatest-compliment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/lego-downton-abbey-the-greatest-compliment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larin returns to Southampton with 'back irritation']]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton striker Cyle Larin withdraws from international duty with Canada after experiencing back irritation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/larin-returns-to-southampton-with-back-irritation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/larin-returns-to-southampton-with-back-irritation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-chief constable admits misconduct over affair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Chilton faces a misconduct hearing over two alleged previous workplace relationships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ex-chief-constable-admits-misconduct-over-affair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ex-chief-constable-admits-misconduct-over-affair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldershot host Tadley Calleva in final FA Cup qualifying round]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 64 non-league sides in the FA Cup learn their opponents for the fourth qualifying round, including ninth-tier SE Dons and Tadley Calleva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/aldershot-host-tadley-calleva-in-final-fa-cup-qualifying-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/aldershot-host-tadley-calleva-in-final-fa-cup-qualifying-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twelve arrests after protest over migrant boat arrival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flares were set off and there were a few scuffles with police during the stand-off in Gosport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/twelve-arrests-after-protest-over-migrant-boat-arrival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/twelve-arrests-after-protest-over-migrant-boat-arrival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail disruption expected after station's power cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The power cut was reported at the station earlier and disruption is expected throughout Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rail-disruption-expected-after-stations-power-cut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rail-disruption-expected-after-stations-power-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrell to join Portsmouth's coaching staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Portsmouth and Wales midfielder Joe Morrell will be returning to his former club as a coach, joining John Mousinho's backroom staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/morrell-to-join-portsmouths-coaching-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/morrell-to-join-portsmouths-coaching-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We need more knee and hip patients for NHS operations']]></title><description><![CDATA[An orthopaedic centre that has cared for 1,200 patients in a year aims to double that number.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/we-need-more-knee-and-hip-patients-for-nhs-operations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/we-need-more-knee-and-hip-patients-for-nhs-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens 'ripped off' in &pound;500,000 building 'scam']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sian and Simon Romsey lost thousands after paying a deposit for extensive building work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dozens-ripped-off-in-pound500000-building-scam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dozens-ripped-off-in-pound500000-building-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gamers compete in Uckers World Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[The board game invented by the Royal Navy in the 18th Century is still played today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gamers-compete-in-uckers-world-championships/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gamers-compete-in-uckers-world-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferry disruption after 'fleas' discovered on board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wightlink says "insects, possibly fleas", were identified in a passenger lounge on one of its ferries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ferry-disruption-after-fleas-discovered-on-board/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ferry-disruption-after-fleas-discovered-on-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road reopens after fire at block of flats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire crews were called to a block of flats on Garfield Road, Ryde, at about 13:00 BST.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/road-reopens-after-fire-at-block-of-flats/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/road-reopens-after-fire-at-block-of-flats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trespass incidents cause almost 10,000 minutes of delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[SWR's network had the third-highest rate of vandalism and obstruction across Network Rail's routes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/trespass-incidents-cause-almost-10000-minutes-of-delays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/trespass-incidents-cause-almost-10000-minutes-of-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind bars: Drugs and illegally-brewed alcohol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drug seizures at a prison more than double, as staff continue to battle "widespread" substance abuse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/behind-bars-drugs-and-illegally-brewed-alcohol/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/behind-bars-drugs-and-illegally-brewed-alcohol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: What stopped Paul Merton's show?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-stopped-paul-mertons-show/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-stopped-paul-mertons-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can big events change how a city is seen?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton has a packed summer calendar, with hopes of being known as a cultural destination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/can-big-events-change-how-a-city-is-seen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/can-big-events-change-how-a-city-is-seen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldershot sign forward Lewis from Braintree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aldershot Town sign striker Anisius Lewis from National League South side Braintree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/aldershot-sign-forward-lewis-from-braintree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/aldershot-sign-forward-lewis-from-braintree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth: 'The roof started leaking']]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Merton and Suki Webster were on stage at the Theatre Royal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-the-roof-started-leaking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-the-roof-started-leaking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver, 81, sentenced over death of motorcyclist]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Beckett receives a suspended sentence after a fatal crash near Boroughbridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/driver-81-sentenced-over-death-of-motorcyclist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/driver-81-sentenced-over-death-of-motorcyclist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Fisherman captures dolphins chasing boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Blake captures the pod of about 20 bottlenose dolphins chasing his boat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-fisherman-captures-dolphins-chasing-boat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-fisherman-captures-dolphins-chasing-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two fans hurt as flare thrown into football crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[A five-year-old boy, from Gosport, also had his clothes damaged by the flare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/two-fans-hurt-as-flare-thrown-into-football-crowd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/two-fans-hurt-as-flare-thrown-into-football-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey have made solid progress under Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon reflects on Richard Hughes' four years as Sporting Director at Fratton Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-have-made-solid-progress-under-hughes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-have-made-solid-progress-under-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Merton show halted by theatre roof leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Merton and his wife Suki Webster's show was abandoned when water began falling on the audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/paul-merton-show-halted-by-theatre-roof-leak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/paul-merton-show-halted-by-theatre-roof-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peretz withdraws from Israel squad with injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton goalkeeper Daniel Peretz withdraws from the Israel national side following a minor injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/peretz-withdraws-from-israel-squad-with-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/peretz-withdraws-from-israel-squad-with-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School pupils play mass Simon Says game for charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 12,000 children take part in an event to support bereaved children and young people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/school-pupils-play-mass-simon-says-game-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/school-pupils-play-mass-simon-says-game-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Extraordinary' sighting of rare bird of prey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pallid harriers breed mainly in Eastern Europe and Central Asia and are very rarely seen in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/extraordinary-sighting-of-rare-bird-of-prey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/extraordinary-sighting-of-rare-bird-of-prey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fireworks company fined after blaze shut motorway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company had no licence to store the explosives in a barn and containers, which were destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fireworks-company-fined-after-blaze-shut-motorway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fireworks-company-fined-after-blaze-shut-motorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning young player award awesome - Baker]]></title><description><![CDATA[England and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker says winning the young player of the year award at the PCA awards is a "massive honour".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/winning-young-player-award-awesome-baker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/winning-young-player-award-awesome-baker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&#127911;It'll all come out in the wash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Pompey kitman "Big" Kev McCormack joins Chris Wise and Andy Moon to look back at his 27 years of service at Fratton Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/127911itll-all-come-out-in-the-wash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/127911itll-all-come-out-in-the-wash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Traitors star calls it 'the hardest game']]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Scott, from Southampton, reflects on his time in the castle during series three.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/former-traitors-star-calls-it-the-hardest-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/former-traitors-star-calls-it-the-hardest-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to 'remarkable' Dame Esther Rantzen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legendary broadcaster spent much of her final years in the New Forest, which she called a "haven".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tributes-paid-to-remarkable-dame-esther-rantzen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tributes-paid-to-remarkable-dame-esther-rantzen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should villagers set their own speed limit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One MP has called for villages to have a greater say over the speed limits on their roads]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/should-villagers-set-their-own-speed-limit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/should-villagers-set-their-own-speed-limit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lack of rehabilitation at 'high-risk' jail - report]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMP Winchester struggles to work constructively with its inmates, inspectors find.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/lack-of-rehabilitation-at-high-risk-jail-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/lack-of-rehabilitation-at-high-risk-jail-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel prices leave people asking 'what can we do?']]></title><description><![CDATA[Record fuel prices across the country have left people in the South looking for ways to cope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fuel-prices-leave-people-asking-what-can-we-do/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fuel-prices-leave-people-asking-what-can-we-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rantzen, who fronted the BBC's That's Life for two decades, went on to found Childline, and in recent years had been a campaigner for assisted dying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/veteran-broadcaster-dame-esther-rantzen-dies-aged-86/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/veteran-broadcaster-dame-esther-rantzen-dies-aged-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Esther Rantzen: The dame who feared being boring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryony Leyland looks back at the broadcaster's life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/esther-rantzen-the-dame-who-feared-being-boring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/esther-rantzen-the-dame-who-feared-being-boring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-rounder Gray signs for Hampshire from Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex all-rounder Eva Gray signs for Hampshire on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/all-rounder-gray-signs-for-hampshire-from-essex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/all-rounder-gray-signs-for-hampshire-from-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who made your County Championship team of the season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The votes have been counted... who made your County Championship team of the season?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/who-made-your-county-championship-team-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/who-made-your-county-championship-team-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV's future now down to player support - Bland]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV golfer Richard Bland reveals that the future of the league will rely on "player support" with their members still left in the dark as to what will happen going forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/livs-future-now-down-to-player-support-bland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/livs-future-now-down-to-player-support-bland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire reaches home after spreading through vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[People living nearby in East Cowes were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-reaches-home-after-spreading-through-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-reaches-home-after-spreading-through-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football stadium food truck is 'changing lives']]></title><description><![CDATA[A new food trailer at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium helps get young people into work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/football-stadium-food-truck-is-changing-lives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/football-stadium-food-truck-is-changing-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the South ready for a future of wildfires?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts have warned the risk of wildfires could double within the next 50 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/is-the-south-ready-for-a-future-of-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/is-the-south-ready-for-a-future-of-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larin presented with key to home city of Brampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton striker Cyle Larin is given a key to his home city of Brampton, Canada, to recognise his contribution to football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/larin-presented-with-key-to-home-city-of-brampton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/larin-presented-with-key-to-home-city-of-brampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Thomas refused bail over alleged boat damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Thomas is remanded in custody after appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/daniel-thomas-refused-bail-over-alleged-boat-damage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/daniel-thomas-refused-bail-over-alleged-boat-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor to come out of retirement and reunite with Lewis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Taylor will come out of retirement to play in the Modus Super Series alongside Adrian Lewis in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/taylor-to-come-out-of-retirement-and-reunite-with-lewis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/taylor-to-come-out-of-retirement-and-reunite-with-lewis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I thank heart donor's family for my 'fantastic mundane' life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kev Rands says he is forever grateful for the heart transplant that gave him a family of his own.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-thank-heart-donors-family-for-my-fantastic-mundane-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-thank-heart-donors-family-for-my-fantastic-mundane-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New sniffer dog team to detect drugs used in spiking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley and Hampshire police forces team up in time for the start of the university year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/new-sniffer-dog-team-to-detect-drugs-used-in-spiking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/new-sniffer-dog-team-to-detect-drugs-used-in-spiking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migrants using longer, more dangerous routes across Channel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/migrants-using-longer-more-dangerous-routes-across-channel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/migrants-using-longer-more-dangerous-routes-across-channel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stolen dog reunited with owners after a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breeze is now being well looked after at home, but had to have an eye removed after her mistreatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/stolen-dog-reunited-with-owners-after-a-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/stolen-dog-reunited-with-owners-after-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluetongue found in Oxfordshire and Isle of Wight]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 2000 cases in the UK including 50 in Dorset, farmers are urged to discuss vaccination with vets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bluetongue-found-in-oxfordshire-and-isle-of-wight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bluetongue-found-in-oxfordshire-and-isle-of-wight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work begins to replace station's ageing footbridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 79-year-old Havant footbridge will be closed for 12 months, with a diversion route in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/work-begins-to-replace-stations-ageing-footbridge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/work-begins-to-replace-stations-ageing-footbridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award winner to fourth choice - what has gone wrong for Ramsdale?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From challenging for the Premier League with Arsenal and playing for England, Aaron Ramsdale is now Southampton's fourth-choice goalkeeper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/award-winner-to-fourth-choice-what-has-gone-wrong-for-ramsdale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/award-winner-to-fourth-choice-what-has-gone-wrong-for-ramsdale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skateboarders complete Amsterdam charity challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two lifelong friends push from London to the Dutch capital in a charity fundraising challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/skateboarders-complete-amsterdam-charity-challenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/skateboarders-complete-amsterdam-charity-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pumpkin patches feel the heat after summer drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[What impact have the extreme heat and dry conditions over summer had on Halloween's pumpkin crops?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pumpkin-patches-feel-the-heat-after-summer-drought/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pumpkin-patches-feel-the-heat-after-summer-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunt family completes walk for murdered loved ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Hunt and his daughter Amy walked 13 miles a day from their Hertfordshire home to Bournemouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hunt-family-completes-walk-for-murdered-loved-ones/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hunt-family-completes-walk-for-murdered-loved-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses blames music festival for revenue losses up to £1m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Portsmouth traders have criticised the impact of Victorious Festival, held on Southsea Common.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/businesses-blames-music-festival-for-revenue-losses-up-to-1m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/businesses-blames-music-festival-for-revenue-losses-up-to-1m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sussex end season with win at relegated Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex beat Division One's bottom side Hampshire in their final County Championship fixture of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sussex-end-season-with-win-at-relegated-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sussex-end-season-with-win-at-relegated-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform small boat vote branded 'political stunt']]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of Portsmouth City Council denies his party does not oppose small boat crossings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/reform-small-boat-vote-branded-political-stunt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/reform-small-boat-vote-branded-political-stunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after dinghy slashed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Thomas is accused of criminal damage after a video appeared to show him slashing at a dinghy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/daniel-thomas-pleads-not-guilty-after-dinghy-slashed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/daniel-thomas-pleads-not-guilty-after-dinghy-slashed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe sign ex-England striker Ings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wycombe Wanderers sign former Burnley, Liverpool and England striker Danny Ings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wycombe-sign-ex-england-striker-ings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wycombe-sign-ex-england-striker-ings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' experience 'incredible' for Eastleigh - Gray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eastleigh boss Matt Gray says Jonny Williams' time as a free agent helped the National League side sign the former Wales midfielder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/williams-experience-incredible-for-eastleigh-gray/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/williams-experience-incredible-for-eastleigh-gray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternity care downgraded amid staff shortages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspectors said some women had to wait more than six hours to start induction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/maternity-care-downgraded-amid-staff-shortages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/maternity-care-downgraded-amid-staff-shortages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunnelling starts on delayed £800m reservoir]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reservoir in Hampshire is now not expected to be completed until 2034, later than originally planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tunnelling-starts-on-delayed-800m-reservoir/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tunnelling-starts-on-delayed-800m-reservoir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It has broken us as a family,' mother of poison seller victim tells hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanya Whitaker broke down before she spoke of how her son Samuel's death had devastated her family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/it-has-broken-us-as-a-family-mother-of-poison-seller-victim-tells-hearing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/it-has-broken-us-as-a-family-mother-of-poison-seller-victim-tells-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaning leads Sussex recovery against Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Leaning's aggressive half-century helps Sussex post 244 before they reduce Hampshire to 55-4 on day one of their Division One fixture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/leaning-leads-sussex-recovery-against-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/leaning-leads-sussex-recovery-against-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastleigh sign ex-Wales international Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eastleigh sign 32-year-old former Crystal Palace, Charlton and Gillingham midfielder Jonny Williams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eastleigh-sign-ex-wales-international-williams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eastleigh-sign-ex-wales-international-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for throwing bottle at migrant protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Del Somerville, 42, pleaded guilty to violent disorder following an overnight protest at Eastney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-jailed-for-throwing-bottle-at-migrant-protest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-jailed-for-throwing-bottle-at-migrant-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed by insurgents gave up helicopter place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mawer had worked for construction firm RA International in the African country for 18 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-killed-by-insurgents-gave-up-helicopter-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-killed-by-insurgents-gave-up-helicopter-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two women admit police assaults at migrant protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of demonstrators turned up at the former Haslar naval base in Gosport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/two-women-admit-police-assaults-at-migrant-protest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/two-women-admit-police-assaults-at-migrant-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No 'switch' to stop small boats, Lucy Powell tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's deputy leader was speaking to BBC local radio ahead of the party's annual conference]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/no-switch-to-stop-small-boats-lucy-powell-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/no-switch-to-stop-small-boats-lucy-powell-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expect bumps in the road after Pompey's 'OK' start]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon looks back at Portsmouth's 'OK' start to the Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/expect-bumps-in-the-road-after-pompeys-ok-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/expect-bumps-in-the-road-after-pompeys-ok-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does Eckert's Spygate case compare?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent looks at what other historical FA cases might mean for Tonda Eckert as he awaits his Spygate hearing on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-does-eckerts-spygate-case-compare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-does-eckerts-spygate-case-compare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council rejects call to bar migrant landings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth City Council votes against a motion to bar future small boat landings in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/council-rejects-call-to-bar-migrant-landings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/council-rejects-call-to-bar-migrant-landings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rescuing animals has been my life's work']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Green has worked with the fire service for 30 years and is a pioneering animal rescue advisor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rescuing-animals-has-been-my-lifes-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rescuing-animals-has-been-my-lifes-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three charged after Gosport migrant boat protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people are charged after a protest in Gosport sparked by reports of an arrival of migrants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/three-charged-after-gosport-migrant-boat-protest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/three-charged-after-gosport-migrant-boat-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eckert deserves 'severe ban' over Spygate - Cambridge boss Harris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cambridge United boss Neil Harris says Tonda Eckert deserves a severe ban for his role in the Spygate scandal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-deserves-severe-ban-over-spygate-cambridge-boss-harris/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-deserves-severe-ban-over-spygate-cambridge-boss-harris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FA charges Cardiff's Bielik as police end inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Football Association charges Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik over an altercation involving Portsmouth fans, but a police investigation has been concluded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fa-charges-cardiffs-bielik-as-police-end-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fa-charges-cardiffs-bielik-as-police-end-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&#127911;Spygate debate &amp; Grimsby's CEO on Jamestown Analytics]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the 72+ podcast, Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Cambridge United boss Neil Harris and Grimsby CEO Polly Bancroft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/127911spygate-debate-amp-grimsbys-ceo-on-jamestown-analytics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/127911spygate-debate-amp-grimsbys-ceo-on-jamestown-analytics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man pushed police officer off motorbike at protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Wylie, from Havant, will be sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on 27 November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-pushed-police-officer-off-motorbike-at-protest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-pushed-police-officer-off-motorbike-at-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What have we learned from the Championship so far?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we enter the three-week international break, BBC Sport looks back at the opening block of Championship fixtures to see what we have learned so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/what-have-we-learned-from-the-championship-so-far/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/what-have-we-learned-from-the-championship-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heroes championed at BBC Make a Difference Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winners were crowned by a panel of judges and received their awards at Tuesday's ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heroes-championed-at-bbc-make-a-difference-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heroes-championed-at-bbc-make-a-difference-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey close to being a really good side - Bailey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth midfielder Odin Bailey says their three-game unbeaten run shows they are improving as a team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-close-to-being-a-really-good-side-bailey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-close-to-being-a-really-good-side-bailey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Drought grants for farmers are kind but won't go far']]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity is offering emergency support to eligible farmers in the south of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/drought-grants-for-farmers-are-kind-but-wont-go-far/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/drought-grants-for-farmers-are-kind-but-wont-go-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧Season so far and Saints up next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guy Whittingham joins Chris Wise and Andy Moon to look back on the draw with Blackburn and the season so far, as well as the upcoming South Coast derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/season-so-far-and-saints-up-next/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/season-so-far-and-saints-up-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pompey their own Achilles heel again']]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth fan writer Tom Chappell reflects on Pompey's 2-2 draw with Blackburn Rovers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-their-own-achilles-heel-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-their-own-achilles-heel-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man rearrested after missing mum's remains found]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remains of mother-of-three Joanne Sheen were found almost seven years after she went missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-rearrested-after-missing-mums-remains-found/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-rearrested-after-missing-mums-remains-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building suffers partial roof collapse in fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blaze broke out at a commercial building in Whitchurch shortly before 15:00 BST on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/building-suffers-partial-roof-collapse-in-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/building-suffers-partial-roof-collapse-in-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The English origins of the Madrid clubs' kits]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport Spanish football reporter Elizabeth Conway explains the English origins of the kit colours of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-english-origins-of-the-madrid-clubs-kits/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-english-origins-of-the-madrid-clubs-kits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur faces 12 weeks out with stress fracture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth defender Benjamin Arthur is set to be out for 12 weeks with a stress fracture in his back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/arthur-faces-12-weeks-out-with-stress-fracture/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/arthur-faces-12-weeks-out-with-stress-fracture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isle of Wight selected for national youth scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The island is one of 42 councils selected as part of a government programme to support young people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/isle-of-wight-selected-for-national-youth-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/isle-of-wight-selected-for-national-youth-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blaze win One-Day Cup in last-ball thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Jones seals the Blaze's treble success with a dramatic last-ball boundary to win a thrilling One-Day Cup final and shatter Hampshire's hopes of silverware.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/blaze-win-one-day-cup-in-last-ball-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/blaze-win-one-day-cup-in-last-ball-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We have to settle for the point and move on' - Mousinho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho says his side should have taken all three points in their 2-2 draw with Blackburn Rovers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/we-have-to-settle-for-the-point-and-move-on-mousinho/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/we-have-to-settle-for-the-point-and-move-on-mousinho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parkinson on Spygate video after 'amazing' Saints win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Parkinson says he watched the tongue-in-cheek Spygate video posted by club co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac before Wrexham's win over Saints.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/parkinson-on-spygate-video-after-amazing-saints-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/parkinson-on-spygate-video-after-amazing-saints-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samuel 'caught off guard' on winning Davis Cup debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toby Samuel and Arthur Fery get Britain off to a winning start in their Davis Cup qualifying tie against Ecuador.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/samuel-caught-off-guard-on-winning-davis-cup-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/samuel-caught-off-guard-on-winning-davis-cup-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a public loo played a pivotal role in a Cold War spy ring]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nondescript toilet block in a Hampshire town was at the heart of a Soviet spy ring operation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-a-public-loo-played-a-pivotal-role-in-a-cold-war-spy-ring/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-a-public-loo-played-a-pivotal-role-in-a-cold-war-spy-ring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: How did David end his 90th birthday challenge?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-how-did-david-end-his-90th-birthday-challenge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-how-did-david-end-his-90th-birthday-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memories of a world sailing adventure 50 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Foskett and his wife set sail with their friends on a life-changing journey in 1975.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/memories-of-a-world-sailing-adventure-50-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/memories-of-a-world-sailing-adventure-50-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton International Boat Show gets under way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the event over the next 10 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-international-boat-show-gets-under-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-international-boat-show-gets-under-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder accused charged with emergency worker assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Langley, 48, has also been charged with assaulting an emergency worker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/murder-accused-charged-with-emergency-worker-assault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/murder-accused-charged-with-emergency-worker-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight chaos caused by 'millisecond' software defect, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/flight-chaos-caused-by-millisecond-software-defect-report-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/flight-chaos-caused-by-millisecond-software-defect-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrexham better than their results show - Eckert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton boss Tonda Eckert is not underestimating Saturday's opponents Wrexham despite Phil Parkinson's side making a mixed start to the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wrexham-better-than-their-results-show-eckert/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wrexham-better-than-their-results-show-eckert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hants relegated as Leics keep survival hopes alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire are relegated from Division One as Leicestershire chase a target of 334 to keep their own survival hopes alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hants-relegated-as-leics-keep-survival-hopes-alive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hants-relegated-as-leics-keep-survival-hopes-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrexham owners aim Spygate dig at Southampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have poked fun at next opponents Southampton ahead of their Championship fixture this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wrexham-owners-aim-spygate-dig-at-southampton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wrexham-owners-aim-spygate-dig-at-southampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mousinho spinning plates as tough games approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon looks at Portsmouth's injury crisis ahead of a tough selection of games following the international break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-spinning-plates-as-tough-games-approach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-spinning-plates-as-tough-games-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forced adoption records could 'unlock' missing histories]]></title><description><![CDATA[A campaigner says church records could reveal the hidden history of forced-adoption homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/forced-adoption-records-could-unlock-missing-histories/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/forced-adoption-records-could-unlock-missing-histories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trackers locate 'island's first' Asian hornet nest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A photo taken on the Isle of Wight sparked a search for the nest, which was found in an oak tree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/trackers-locate-islands-first-asian-hornet-nest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/trackers-locate-islands-first-asian-hornet-nest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[90 at 90, the ride of a lifetime using different modes of transport]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Laurillard , 90, decided to try 90 different modes of transport as a birthday challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/90-at-90-the-ride-of-a-lifetime-using-different-modes-of-transport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/90-at-90-the-ride-of-a-lifetime-using-different-modes-of-transport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injuries leave Pompey 'incredibly short' in attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho says that his side are "incredibly short" in their front four positons because of current injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/injuries-leave-pompey-incredibly-short-in-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/injuries-leave-pompey-incredibly-short-in-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Wrexham v Southampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the key stats for Wrexham v Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-wrexham-v-southampton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-wrexham-v-southampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Audiences like it when things go wrong']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Michael Palin is coming to Winchester for 'Michael Palin &ndash; In The Philippines'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/audiences-like-it-when-things-go-wrong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/audiences-like-it-when-things-go-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councils in South given £11m to modernise services]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Berkshire and the Isle of Wight councils receive grants for adult and children's care services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/councils-in-south-given-11m-to-modernise-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/councils-in-south-given-11m-to-modernise-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 wickets fall on day one of Leics v Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire end on 148-7, having earlier dismissed Hampshire for 214 on day one of their County Championship match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/17-wickets-fall-on-day-one-of-leics-v-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/17-wickets-fall-on-day-one-of-leics-v-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sterling admits dangerous driving on motorway before crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former England winger crashed a Lamborghini into motorway barriers in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sterling-admits-dangerous-driving-on-motorway-before-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sterling-admits-dangerous-driving-on-motorway-before-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Violent disorder charge over marina migrant protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 50-year-old man from Havant is charged with violent disorder following an anti-migrant protest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/violent-disorder-charge-over-marina-migrant-protest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/violent-disorder-charge-over-marina-migrant-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ankersen resigns from role at Southampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sport Republic chief executive Rasmus Ankersen resigns from his position as a director at Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ankersen-resigns-from-role-at-southampton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ankersen-resigns-from-role-at-southampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reward of &pound;20k offered to help find woman's killer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body of Janna Fuller, 58, was found at a property she owned in Farnborough in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/reward-of-pound20k-offered-to-help-find-womans-killer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/reward-of-pound20k-offered-to-help-find-womans-killer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police dismiss RNLI migrant tent rumours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police issue a statement to correct misinformation circulating about the structure in Gosport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-dismiss-rnli-migrant-tent-rumours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-dismiss-rnli-migrant-tent-rumours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorway reopens after lorry crash caused fuel spill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The motorway closed after the HGV crashed and ruptured its fuel tank in the early hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/motorway-reopens-after-lorry-crash-caused-fuel-spill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/motorway-reopens-after-lorry-crash-caused-fuel-spill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future model for water sector debated by MPs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A debate prompted by a petition started by campaigner Ash Smith hears proposals for the water industry's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/future-model-for-water-sector-debated-by-mps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/future-model-for-water-sector-debated-by-mps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'Brampton bagsman' taking Championship by storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at the scintillating form of Southampton's 'Brampton bagsman' Cyle Larin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-brampton-bagsman-taking-championship-by-storm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-brampton-bagsman-taking-championship-by-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Driving a bus is easier than driving a car']]></title><description><![CDATA[Stagecoach hopes to attract more women bus drivers during an open day in Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/driving-a-bus-is-easier-than-driving-a-car/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/driving-a-bus-is-easier-than-driving-a-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is next for Winchester lido campaign?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sea Lanes will build a new lido and padel courts at Winchester's old leisure centre site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/what-is-next-for-winchester-lido-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/what-is-next-for-winchester-lido-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lifeboat crews can't just leave migrants to drown']]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Burt tells the BBC that crews have a duty to rescue anyone in distress, regardless of who they are.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/lifeboat-crews-cant-just-leave-migrants-to-drown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/lifeboat-crews-cant-just-leave-migrants-to-drown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder inquiry arrest after death of woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a 48-year-old man from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/murder-inquiry-arrest-after-death-of-woman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/murder-inquiry-arrest-after-death-of-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon boss Jackson hails on-loan keeper Bursik]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson says keeper Josef Bursik "answered all questions" posed of him in the win over Doncaster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wimbledon-boss-jackson-hails-on-loan-keeper-bursik/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wimbledon-boss-jackson-hails-on-loan-keeper-bursik/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧A Valley low enough...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen to the latest episode of BBC Radio Solent's Who Needs Mourinho? podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-valley-low-enough/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-valley-low-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samuel to make Davis Cup debut after 'surreal' year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Briton Toby Samuel is to make his Davis Cup debut for Great Britain after what he calls a "surreal" 12 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/samuel-to-make-davis-cup-debut-after-surreal-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/samuel-to-make-davis-cup-debut-after-surreal-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disappointed air show fans offered free race entry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thruxton Race Circuit offers free entry to ticketholders of the cancelled Hampshire Air Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/disappointed-air-show-fans-offered-free-race-entry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/disappointed-air-show-fans-offered-free-race-entry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 15, arrested after fire at former town hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire broke out in the Grade II listed building near the town's seafront and pier on 26 August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/boy-15-arrested-after-fire-at-former-town-hall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/boy-15-arrested-after-fire-at-former-town-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest island routes open on King's coast path]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly opened parts of the King Charles III England Coast Path run from Thorness Bay to Chilton Chine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/latest-island-routes-open-on-kings-coast-path/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/latest-island-routes-open-on-kings-coast-path/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-day era floating roadway saved by preservation work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The structure had been partially submerged for decades before being recovered in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/d-day-era-floating-roadway-saved-by-preservation-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/d-day-era-floating-roadway-saved-by-preservation-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for Burnham to remove bus 'postcode lottery']]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigner Susan Dorsett calls on Andy Burnham to invest in the region's bus services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/call-for-burnham-to-remove-bus-postcode-lottery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/call-for-burnham-to-remove-bus-postcode-lottery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dour Charlton draw displayed Pompey's limitations]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent commentator Andrew Moon reflects on Portsmouth's 0-0 draw at Charlton in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dour-charlton-draw-displayed-pompeys-limitations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dour-charlton-draw-displayed-pompeys-limitations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mousinho happy with Portsmouth's draw at Charlton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth manager John Mousinho speaks to BBC Radio Solent after their goalless draw with Charlton Athletic at The Valley]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-happy-with-portsmouths-draw-at-charlton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-happy-with-portsmouths-draw-at-charlton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol City win belongs to the players - Eckert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton boss Tonda Eckert praises his players after their dominant win over Bristol City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bristol-city-win-belongs-to-the-players-eckert/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bristol-city-win-belongs-to-the-players-eckert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Just for fun' shanty singers progress to album release]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Cowes Shanty formed in 2023 and have become popular singing in bars and at local festivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/just-for-fun-shanty-singers-progress-to-album-release/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/just-for-fun-shanty-singers-progress-to-album-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police to crack down on face coverings at protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary says it will use powers under the Crime and Policing Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-to-crack-down-on-face-coverings-at-protests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-to-crack-down-on-face-coverings-at-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints' Eckert praises fan 'connection' at St Mary's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton boss Tonda Eckert says their impressive home form under him has helped them 'reconnect' with the fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-eckert-praises-fan-connection-at-st-marys/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-eckert-praises-fan-connection-at-st-marys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform accuses union of 'inflammatory' protest email]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Reform councillor criticises Unison's response to an anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/reform-accuses-union-of-inflammatory-protest-email/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/reform-accuses-union-of-inflammatory-protest-email/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transfer window thoughts as Portsmouth spend £10m]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon gives his thoughts on Portsmouth and their summer transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/transfer-window-thoughts-as-portsmouth-spend-10m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/transfer-window-thoughts-as-portsmouth-spend-10m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Charlton Athletic v Portsmouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport highlights some of the key facts and stats for the Championship match between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-charlton-athletic-v-portsmouth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-charlton-athletic-v-portsmouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire need miracle to avoid relegation - Domingo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire cricket head coach Russell Domingo believes his side need "a bit of a miracle" if they are to remain a Division One side in the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-need-miracle-to-avoid-relegation-domingo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-need-miracle-to-avoid-relegation-domingo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notts wrap up final-day victory over Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olly Stone takes match figures of 9-95 as Nottinghamshire wrap up a final-day victory over bottom club Hampshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/notts-wrap-up-final-day-victory-over-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/notts-wrap-up-final-day-victory-over-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fraud-accused former Southern Water boss in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Wright is among seven ex-employees accused of manipulating water quality tests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fraud-accused-former-southern-water-boss-in-court/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fraud-accused-former-southern-water-boss-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supplies disrupted after four water mains burst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Water said under 40 properties were affected and bottled water had been supplied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/supplies-disrupted-after-four-water-mains-burst/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/supplies-disrupted-after-four-water-mains-burst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mousinho forecast close Championship season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho says that the Championship has already shown to be "really competitive" at both ends of the table this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-forecast-close-championship-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-forecast-close-championship-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hughes optimistic after challenging transfer window]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth sporting director Richard Hughes is "optimistic" about the squad he has helped to build following the completion of the transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hughes-optimistic-after-challenging-transfer-window/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hughes-optimistic-after-challenging-transfer-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abuse of volunteers forces lifeboat museum closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The museum in Poole says it will remain closed until until the anti-migrant protests stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/abuse-of-volunteers-forces-lifeboat-museum-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/abuse-of-volunteers-forces-lifeboat-museum-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton's Larin wins player of the month award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton striker Cyle Larin wins the Championship's player of the month award for August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southamptons-larin-wins-player-of-the-month-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southamptons-larin-wins-player-of-the-month-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Smith support act talks of 'gorgeous' experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradley Jago was one of the 10 acts chosen to support Sam Smith's London and Manchester residencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sam-smith-support-act-talks-of-gorgeous-experience/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sam-smith-support-act-talks-of-gorgeous-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher sexually abused pupils at multiple schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronwen James, 30, admitted abusing two girls and was convicted of offences against a teenage boy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/teacher-sexually-abused-pupils-at-multiple-schools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/teacher-sexually-abused-pupils-at-multiple-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use all powers necessary on anti-migrant protests, home secretary tells police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two anti-migrant protests took place in Dover and Portsmouth last weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/use-all-powers-necessary-on-anti-migrant-protests-home-secretary-tells-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/use-all-powers-necessary-on-anti-migrant-protests-home-secretary-tells-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Esther Rantzen says she is too fragile to travel to Switzerland to end life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The broadcaster and campaigner says she missed her chance to go before living with cancer became "unbearable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/esther-rantzen-says-she-is-too-fragile-to-travel-to-switzerland-to-end-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/esther-rantzen-says-she-is-too-fragile-to-travel-to-switzerland-to-end-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protesters warned over RNLI disruption risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The warning from Sussex Police comes after protests in Dover and Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/protesters-warned-over-rnli-disruption-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/protesters-warned-over-rnli-disruption-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immigration centre set for planning inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gosport's council leader and MP had called for scrutiny of plans to expand and re-open the centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/immigration-centre-set-for-planning-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/immigration-centre-set-for-planning-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The first Hampshire fire truck at the scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters among the first to arrive at the scene of the A31 fire speak to the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-first-hampshire-fire-truck-at-the-scene/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-first-hampshire-fire-truck-at-the-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth migrant boat witness urges compassion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people protested in Portsmouth after migrants were brought ashore on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-migrant-boat-witness-urges-compassion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-migrant-boat-witness-urges-compassion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pioneering treatment cleared my inoperable cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caroline Ainslie was told her stage 4 cancer was inoperable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pioneering-treatment-cleared-my-inoperable-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pioneering-treatment-cleared-my-inoperable-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RNLI reviews security after volunteers targeted online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers were targeted online after it assisted in the rescue of people crossing the Channel on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rnli-reviews-security-after-volunteers-targeted-online/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rnli-reviews-security-after-volunteers-targeted-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group entered hotel of cricketers mistaken for migrants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protesters congregated at a Portsmouth hotel after false rumours that a coach of migrants had arrived.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/group-entered-hotel-of-cricketers-mistaken-for-migrants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/group-entered-hotel-of-cricketers-mistaken-for-migrants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧 Saints sink the Swans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boys return to break down a statement victory over in-form Swansea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-saints-sink-the-swans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-saints-sink-the-swans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate Bielik fan clash at Portsmouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating an incident between Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik and a Portsmouth supporter during Pompey's 2-0 home win on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-investigate-bielik-fan-clash-at-portsmouth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-investigate-bielik-fan-clash-at-portsmouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Navy aircraft carrier departs for training]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMS Queen Elizabeth left Portsmouth Naval Base at about 18:20 BST on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/royal-navy-aircraft-carrier-departs-for-training/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/royal-navy-aircraft-carrier-departs-for-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A happy knack of finding ways to win']]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentator Andy Moon reflects on the victory over Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-happy-knack-of-finding-ways-to-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-happy-knack-of-finding-ways-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major route closed after serious crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A34 near Winchester is shut southbound between the A303 and the M3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/major-route-closed-after-serious-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/major-route-closed-after-serious-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal cigarettes and tobacco worth £15k seized]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police seized more than 11,000 cigarettes during an operation in Fleet this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/illegal-cigarettes-and-tobacco-worth-15k-seized/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/illegal-cigarettes-and-tobacco-worth-15k-seized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with rape of 14-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sadiq Farhad Azad is charged with rape, stalking and criminal damage after alleged offences in Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-charged-with-rape-of-14-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-charged-with-rape-of-14-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints boss Eckert reacts to draw with Lincoln]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton boss Tonda Eckert spoke BBC Radio Solent after their draw with Lincoln City in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-boss-eckert-reacts-to-draw-with-lincoln/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-boss-eckert-reacts-to-draw-with-lincoln/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barry-Murphy praises 'impeccable' ref after Bielik incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy praises the way the referee dealt with an incident involving his player Krystian Bielik and a Portsmouth fan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/barry-murphy-praises-impeccable-ref-after-bielik-incident/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/barry-murphy-praises-impeccable-ref-after-bielik-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey boss apologises as Cardiff's Bielik clashes with fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho apologises to Cardiff City players after an incident involving home fans at Fratton Park during their Championship match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-boss-apologises-as-cardiffs-bielik-clashes-with-fan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-boss-apologises-as-cardiffs-bielik-clashes-with-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK hopes new group will attract women to party]]></title><description><![CDATA[The party launches Women for Reform at its party conference this weekend, after criticism about its policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/reform-uk-hopes-new-group-will-attract-women-to-party/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/reform-uk-hopes-new-group-will-attract-women-to-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twinning plan with Iraqi city proposed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The link with Portsmouth will be discussed by the city council at a meeting on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/twinning-plan-with-iraqi-city-proposed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/twinning-plan-with-iraqi-city-proposed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: Where was Crush the turtle released?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-where-was-crush-the-turtle-released/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-where-was-crush-the-turtle-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS trust joins Alzheimer's prevention drug trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NHS trust in Surrey and Hampshire is the first European centre for the clinical trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/nhs-trust-joins-alzheimers-prevention-drug-trial/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/nhs-trust-joins-alzheimers-prevention-drug-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jander has 'little bit of setback' in recovery from injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert reveals that midfielder Caspar Jander has suffered a setback that will delay his return to the team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/jander-has-little-bit-of-setback-in-recovery-from-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/jander-has-little-bit-of-setback-in-recovery-from-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Queen Elizabeth II sculpture unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artwork stands at Romsey Abbey's north churchyard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-queen-elizabeth-ii-sculpture-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-queen-elizabeth-ii-sculpture-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out of favour Ramsdale will 'support team' - Eckert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton boss Tonda Eckert says Aaron Ramsdale still has a role to "support the team" despite becoming their fourth-choice keeper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/out-of-favour-ramsdale-will-support-team-eckert/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/out-of-favour-ramsdale-will-support-team-eckert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M27 junction upgrade set to open ahead of schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will open in phases from 14 September, with new slip roads, an underpass and four roundabouts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/m27-junction-upgrade-set-to-open-ahead-of-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/m27-junction-upgrade-set-to-open-ahead-of-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capybara sighting confirmed as Samba hunt continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capybara Samba remains at large following her escape from Marwell Zoo in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/capybara-sighting-confirmed-as-samba-hunt-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/capybara-sighting-confirmed-as-samba-hunt-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Lincoln City v Southampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the key stats for Lincoln City v Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-lincoln-city-v-southampton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-lincoln-city-v-southampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic maiden flight for island-built plane]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Islander is the first to be built at the factory since production returned in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/historic-maiden-flight-for-island-built-plane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/historic-maiden-flight-for-island-built-plane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferry regulation risks sustainability, boss warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has said he would "look seriously" at any proposal to regulate ferry services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ferry-regulation-risks-sustainability-boss-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ferry-regulation-risks-sustainability-boss-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM pledges 'serious look' at island ferry fares]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham responds to an MP's call for regulatory powers to control ferry prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pm-pledges-serious-look-at-island-ferry-fares/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pm-pledges-serious-look-at-island-ferry-fares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mousinho reacts after loss against Derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho speaks to BBC Radio Solent after defeat by Derby County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-reacts-after-loss-against-derby/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-reacts-after-loss-against-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for 'fitting tribute' to goalkeeping legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Knight played 801 games for Portsmouth Football Club between 1978 and 2000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/calls-for-fitting-tribute-to-goalkeeping-legend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/calls-for-fitting-tribute-to-goalkeeping-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire make Kuggeleijn U-turn after criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire decide that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club having "listened to feedback from staff and supporters".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-make-kuggeleijn-u-turn-after-criticism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-make-kuggeleijn-u-turn-after-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth 0-2 Derby - fans' verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[We asked for your thoughts after Tuesday's Championship match between Portsmouth and Derby County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-0-2-derby-fans-verdict/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-0-2-derby-fans-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen becomes youngest known woman to run length of GB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoebe Harris ran more than 1,000 miles (1,609km) from John O'Groats to Land's End in 68 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/teen-becomes-youngest-known-woman-to-run-length-of-gb/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/teen-becomes-youngest-known-woman-to-run-length-of-gb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's Stewart suffers Swansea injury blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland striker Ross Stewart set to miss Swansea City's next four matches because of a quad injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/scotlands-stewart-suffers-swansea-injury-blow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/scotlands-stewart-suffers-swansea-injury-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will new uniform rules save parents money?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fareham mum, a second-hand uniform bank and a Hampshire headteacher discuss the changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/will-new-uniform-rules-save-parents-money/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/will-new-uniform-rules-save-parents-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints make deadline day loan signing of Abbott]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Abbott makes a loan move to Southampton, while defender Yukinari Sugawara joins Serie A side Cagliari on loan for the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-make-deadline-day-loan-signing-of-abbott/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-make-deadline-day-loan-signing-of-abbott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth sign Burton's Shade &amp; Meghoma on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth sign left-back Jayden Meghoma from Premier League side Brentford on a season-long loan deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-burtons-shade-amp-meghoma-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-burtons-shade-amp-meghoma-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swans to sign Monga as Ronald and Inoussa stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swansea City expect to sign Manchester City winger Jeremy Monga on loan for the rest of the season, despite the proposed exits of Ronald and Zeidane Inoussa collapsing on deadline day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/swans-to-sign-monga-as-ronald-and-inoussa-stay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/swans-to-sign-monga-as-ronald-and-inoussa-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dons sign Richards, Bursik and Simmonds on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Wimbledon sign Chelsea forward Dujuan Richards, Portsmouth goalkeeper Joe Bursik and Brighton defender Freddie Simmonds on season-long loan deals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dons-sign-richards-bursik-and-simmonds-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dons-sign-richards-bursik-and-simmonds-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listen to Solent Sport deadline day special]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen to BBC Radio Solent's transfer deadline day show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/listen-to-solent-sport-deadline-day-special/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/listen-to-solent-sport-deadline-day-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer care time of day 'could influence outcomes']]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients having morning sessions live longer than those treated in the afternoon, research suggests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cancer-care-time-of-day-could-influence-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cancer-care-time-of-day-could-influence-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archer and Tuanzebe to join Auxerre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Manchester United and Burnley defender Axel Tuanzebe and Southampton forward Cameron Archer are joining Auxerre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/archer-and-tuanzebe-to-join-auxerre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/archer-and-tuanzebe-to-join-auxerre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth goalkeeper legend Knight dies aged 65]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Alan Knight, who played 801 Portsmouth games, dies aged 65 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-goalkeeper-legend-knight-dies-aged-65/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-goalkeeper-legend-knight-dies-aged-65/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 83, guilty of murder after stabbing nephew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Wotton believed his nephew was trying to defraud him of an inheritance, a court was told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-83-guilty-of-murder-after-stabbing-nephew/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-83-guilty-of-murder-after-stabbing-nephew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire extend Abbott deal and sign all-rounder Kuggeleijn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire's South African seamer Kyle Abbott signs a one-year extension and Kiwi all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn joins for their final four county matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-extend-abbott-deal-and-sign-all-rounder-kuggeleijn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-extend-abbott-deal-and-sign-all-rounder-kuggeleijn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitten dies after being abandoned in a box]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two kittens, named Scooter and Vespa, were found abandoned in a box on Sunday but Vespa died on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/kitten-dies-after-being-abandoned-in-a-box/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/kitten-dies-after-being-abandoned-in-a-box/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight road closures for further wildfire repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A31 was closed for two weeks following the devastating wildfire in the New Forest in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/overnight-road-closures-for-further-wildfire-repairs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/overnight-road-closures-for-further-wildfire-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton's Edozie hands in transfer request]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton winger Sam Edozie says he has handed in a transfer request ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southamptons-edozie-hands-in-transfer-request/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southamptons-edozie-hands-in-transfer-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradford sign Pompey defender Matthews on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradford City sign defender Hayden Matthews from Portsmouth in a season-long loan deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bradford-sign-pompey-defender-matthews-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bradford-sign-pompey-defender-matthews-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival study tests how we find friends in crowds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Psychologists study the strategies people use during research at Portsmouth's Victorious Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/festival-study-tests-how-we-find-friends-in-crowds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/festival-study-tests-how-we-find-friends-in-crowds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harwood-Bellis close to joining Aston Villa for £29m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa are closing in on a &pound;29m deal for Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/harwood-bellis-close-to-joining-aston-villa-for-29m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/harwood-bellis-close-to-joining-aston-villa-for-29m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy to miss eight weeks after surgery - Mousinho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho has revealed that winger Josh Murphy will be sidelined for eight weeks after the club decided he should undergo a groin operation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/murphy-to-miss-eight-weeks-after-surgery-mousinho/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/murphy-to-miss-eight-weeks-after-surgery-mousinho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young football fan's 970-mile ride in memory of grandad]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young Southampton FC fan cycles between every Premier League stadium in memory of his grandad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/young-football-fans-970-mile-ride-in-memory-of-grandad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/young-football-fans-970-mile-ride-in-memory-of-grandad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧 Five-star Saints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Blackmore and former Saints midfielder Jo Tessem analyse a resounding 5-1 win for Saints against Millwall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-five-star-saints/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-five-star-saints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton 5-1 Millwall - fans' verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Championship match between Southampton and Millwall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-5-1-millwall-fans-verdict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-5-1-millwall-fans-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[80 years on: The day football restarted after WW II]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport goes back 80 years to flag up a new book highlighting the day the football restarted after World War Two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/80-years-on-the-day-football-restarted-after-ww-ii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/80-years-on-the-day-football-restarted-after-ww-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies and man critically injured after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 76-year-old woman has died and an 80-year-old man is seriously hurt after the crash near Andover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/woman-dies-and-man-critically-injured-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/woman-dies-and-man-critically-injured-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Final day of Victorious Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers have described this year's festival at Southsea Common, Portsmouth, as "unforgettable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/in-pictures-final-day-of-victorious-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/in-pictures-final-day-of-victorious-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shuttle service launched due to fault with ferry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wightlink said its Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head FastCat service remains affected on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/shuttle-service-launched-due-to-fault-with-ferry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/shuttle-service-launched-due-to-fault-with-ferry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groups unite for long-term recovery after wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire in the New Forest, which started on 9 August, affected more than 100 hectares of heathland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/groups-unite-for-long-term-recovery-after-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/groups-unite-for-long-term-recovery-after-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will you tell your grandchildren about the summer of '26?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been a summer of broken records, wildfires and hosepipe bans across the South.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/what-will-you-tell-your-grandchildren-about-the-summer-of-26/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/what-will-you-tell-your-grandchildren-about-the-summer-of-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samuel breaks more new ground with first win at a Slam]]></title><description><![CDATA[British qualifier Toby Samuel breaks more new ground with a dominant victory over Tomas Machac on his US Open debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/samuel-breaks-more-new-ground-with-first-win-at-a-slam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/samuel-breaks-more-new-ground-with-first-win-at-a-slam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defeat at Ashton Gate is becoming tiresome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth supporter Tom Chappell is tired of seeing his team beaten at Bristol City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/defeat-at-ashton-gate-is-becoming-tiresome/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/defeat-at-ashton-gate-is-becoming-tiresome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire frustrated by rain against Glamorgan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire are frustrated by rain in Cardiff after setting Glamorgan 302 to win and reducing them to 21-3, resulting in a drawn County Championship match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-frustrated-by-rain-against-glamorgan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-frustrated-by-rain-against-glamorgan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival ferry link cancelled after fault]]></title><description><![CDATA[The catamaran will not run on Sunday, with passengers urged to use the hovercraft or car ferry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/festival-ferry-link-cancelled-after-fault/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/festival-ferry-link-cancelled-after-fault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Hit-filled day two at Victorious Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music fans filled the waterfront for day two of Victorious Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/in-pictures-hit-filled-day-two-at-victorious-festival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/in-pictures-hit-filled-day-two-at-victorious-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['So many aspects we need to improve' - Mousinho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth boss John Mousinho spoke to BBC Radio Solent following their 2-1 defeat at Bristol City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/so-many-aspects-we-need-to-improve-mousinho/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/so-many-aspects-we-need-to-improve-mousinho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There is more to come' - Eckert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton manager Tonda Eckert says there is more to come from his side after their 5-1 victory over Millwall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/there-is-more-to-come-eckert/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/there-is-more-to-come-eckert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hovercraft services cancelled due to weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services between Ryde and Southsea were cancelled, with passengers advised to use tickets on ferries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hovercraft-services-cancelled-due-to-weather/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hovercraft-services-cancelled-due-to-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Music fans flock to Victorious Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival-goers enjoyed blue skies as the three-day festival on the seafront threw open its doors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/in-pictures-music-fans-flock-to-victorious-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/in-pictures-music-fans-flock-to-victorious-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['To be home is special' - Ward-Prowse on return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse says that it feels like "the right time" to be back at the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/to-be-home-is-special-ward-prowse-on-return/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/to-be-home-is-special-ward-prowse-on-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The forgotten legacy of New Forest's WW2 airfields]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 80 years ago, urgent wartime demand saw the tranquil Hampshire landscape transformed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-forgotten-legacy-of-new-forests-ww2-airfields/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-forgotten-legacy-of-new-forests-ww2-airfields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: What have Reading Festival goers been urged to do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-have-reading-festival-goers-been-urged-to-do/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-have-reading-festival-goers-been-urged-to-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reading sign Portsmouth defender Knight on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defender Josh Knight joins League One side Reading on a season-long loan from Championship club Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/reading-sign-portsmouth-defender-knight-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/reading-sign-portsmouth-defender-knight-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolton sign goalkeeper Bazunu and midfielder Ito]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bolton Wanderers sign Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu and Gent midfielder Atsuki Ito for undisclosed fees on three-year deals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bolton-sign-goalkeeper-bazunu-and-midfielder-ito/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bolton-sign-goalkeeper-bazunu-and-midfielder-ito/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses criticise 'ridiculous' street displays ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traders in Quay Street, Lymington, are told they must remove items placed outside their premises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/businesses-criticise-ridiculous-street-displays-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/businesses-criticise-ridiculous-street-displays-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton's women's side face significant budget cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton Women's head coach Simon Parker reveals that the summer has been "challenging" for the women's set-up at the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southamptons-womens-side-face-significant-budget-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southamptons-womens-side-face-significant-budget-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrested after one-year-old taken to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman and two men held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after one-year-old boy taken to hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/three-arrested-after-one-year-old-taken-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/three-arrested-after-one-year-old-taken-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clubs remain interested in Harwood-Bellis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton boss Tonda Eckert confirms there are still discussions around defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis' future at the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/clubs-remain-interested-in-harwood-bellis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/clubs-remain-interested-in-harwood-bellis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former QPR player Buzsaky confirms he is safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former QPR midfielder Akos Buzsaky posts a message on social media to confirm he is safe after being reported missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/former-qpr-player-buzsaky-confirms-he-is-safe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/former-qpr-player-buzsaky-confirms-he-is-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency drought grants to open for farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution will roll out the support from 7 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/emergency-drought-grants-to-open-for-farmers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/emergency-drought-grants-to-open-for-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton re-sign former captain Ward-Prowse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton complete a deal to sign their former captain James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-re-sign-former-captain-ward-prowse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-re-sign-former-captain-ward-prowse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning photos capture August's Sturgeon Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lunar eclipse coincided with August's full Moon to make the celestial display even more spectacular]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/stunning-photos-capture-augusts-sturgeon-moon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/stunning-photos-capture-augusts-sturgeon-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition plans submitted for old Toys R Us site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The demolition of the former toy store in Southampton city centre could begin next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/demolition-plans-submitted-for-old-toys-r-us-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/demolition-plans-submitted-for-old-toys-r-us-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of former UK service personnel have had their pensions cut after being overpaid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/military-veterans-told-they-owe-thousands-of-pounds-over-clerical-error/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/military-veterans-told-they-owe-thousands-of-pounds-over-clerical-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton sign German defender  Schlotterbeck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton complete the signing of defender Keven Schlotterbeck from Bundesliga side FC Augsburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-sign-german-defender-schlotterbeck/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-sign-german-defender-schlotterbeck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton's Quarshie joins SK Sturm Graz on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton defender Josh Quarshie joins Austrian side SK Sturm Graz on loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southamptons-quarshie-joins-sk-sturm-graz-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southamptons-quarshie-joins-sk-sturm-graz-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 81, killed nephew due to mental disorder - court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Wotton regarded his nephew as a "malicious adversary" and stabbed him 11 times, a jury hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-81-killed-nephew-due-to-mental-disorder-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-81-killed-nephew-due-to-mental-disorder-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parent 'disgusted' by late sixth form change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellington Academy near Tidworth says enrolling Year 12 students is not "viable" this academic year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/parent-disgusted-by-late-sixth-form-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/parent-disgusted-by-late-sixth-form-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton close to sealing Ward-Prowse return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton are close to completing a deal to re-sign their former captain James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-close-to-sealing-ward-prowse-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-close-to-sealing-ward-prowse-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth sign midfielder Mohamed from Casa Pia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth sign midfielder Iyad Mohamed, 25, from Portuguese side Casa Pia for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-midfielder-mohamed-from-casa-pia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-midfielder-mohamed-from-casa-pia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidnapper who hit lone woman with van convicted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safiya Anna Haverty strangled the woman and dragged her in the direction of the vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/kidnapper-who-hit-lone-woman-with-van-convicted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/kidnapper-who-hit-lone-woman-with-van-convicted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deliberate fire suspected at former town hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flames were visible in the building's top-floor windows as crews fought the fire in the early hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/deliberate-fire-suspected-at-former-town-hall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/deliberate-fire-suspected-at-former-town-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Saints eye Ward-Prowse return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton reportedly explore a deal to re-sign James Ward-Prowse from West Ham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-saints-eye-ward-prowse-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-saints-eye-ward-prowse-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victorious Festival: What you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of people are set to descend on Southsea this weekend as Victorious Festival returns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/victorious-festival-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/victorious-festival-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Life-changing' NHS apprenticeship scheme expands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The programme was set up in partnership with the Isle of Wight's HTP Apprenticeship College.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/life-changing-nhs-apprenticeship-scheme-expands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/life-changing-nhs-apprenticeship-scheme-expands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire lose to Lancashire in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blaze secure their place in the One-Day Cup knockout phase in September as Somerset, Surrey and Lancashire also win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-lose-to-lancashire-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-lose-to-lancashire-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth expecting new signing before Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says the club could add a new signing before the game against Bristol City on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-expecting-new-signing-before-saturday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-expecting-new-signing-before-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empty theatre bought by council put up for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former bingo hall has stood empty for several years and cost more than &pound;1m in bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/empty-theatre-bought-by-council-put-up-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/empty-theatre-bought-by-council-put-up-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastleigh sign striker Duku on short-term deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eastleigh complete the signing of free-agent striker Manny Duku on a short-term deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eastleigh-sign-striker-duku-on-short-term-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eastleigh-sign-striker-duku-on-short-term-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former QPR player Buzsaky reported missing by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former QPR midfielder Akos Buzsaky has been reported missing in Hungary, the club said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/former-qpr-player-buzsaky-reported-missing-by-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/former-qpr-player-buzsaky-reported-missing-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact of Dolly Parton's UK children's book scheme praised]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Reading MP says he believes the town was the second place in the UK to receive the books.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/impact-of-dolly-partons-uk-childrens-book-scheme-praised/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/impact-of-dolly-partons-uk-childrens-book-scheme-praised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The pull of the Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just why do people keep coming back to the Isle of Wight?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-pull-of-the-island/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-pull-of-the-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton closing in on defender Schlotterbeck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton are closing in on a deal to sign German centre-back Keven Schlotterbeck from Bundesliga side FC Augsburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-closing-in-on-defender-schlotterbeck/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-closing-in-on-defender-schlotterbeck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints need to be 'robust and resilient' - Eckert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert was encouraged by the first half performance but admits there is work to do.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-need-to-be-robust-and-resilient-eckert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-need-to-be-robust-and-resilient-eckert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧Saints hammered at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Blackmore and former Saints midfielder Jo Tessem pick apart a heavy 4-1 home defeat to West Ham in the League Cup second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-hammered-at-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-hammered-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton 1-4 West Ham - fan's verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[We asked for your thoughts after Tuesday's Carabao Cup match between Southampton and West Ham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-1-4-west-ham-fans-verdict/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-1-4-west-ham-fans-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog rescued after getting head stuck in breeze-block]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cookie the cavapoo, from Gosport, got stuck after chasing a fox in his garden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dog-rescued-after-getting-head-stuck-in-breeze-block/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dog-rescued-after-getting-head-stuck-in-breeze-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man bailed over rape of girl,14, in wooded area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teenage girl reported being attacked on Sunday afternoon near the Wide Lane roundabout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-bailed-over-rape-of-girl14-in-wooded-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-bailed-over-rape-of-girl14-in-wooded-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sterling charged with dangerous driving after M3 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raheem Sterling will appear in court next month to face charges of dangerous driving after crashing his car into motorway barriers in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sterling-charged-with-dangerous-driving-after-m3-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sterling-charged-with-dangerous-driving-after-m3-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coastal wildfire believed to be set deliberately]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smoke from the fire led to road closures, and residents were advised to keep doors and windows shut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/coastal-wildfire-believed-to-be-set-deliberately/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/coastal-wildfire-believed-to-be-set-deliberately/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was in so much pain I could barely feed my cats - now I'm back as a pro wrestler]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AEW star Jamie Hayter is set for two big shows in Glasgow and at Wembley Stadium in London this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-was-in-so-much-pain-i-could-barely-feed-my-cats-now-im-back-as-a-pro-wrestler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-was-in-so-much-pain-i-could-barely-feed-my-cats-now-im-back-as-a-pro-wrestler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer heatwave of 1976 was 'like a war zone']]></title><description><![CDATA[As another hot summer prompts comparisons with 1976, people say the memories remain vivid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/summer-heatwave-of-1976-was-like-a-war-zone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/summer-heatwave-of-1976-was-like-a-war-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autistic DJ befriended at festival given 'dream' set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam, 23, has been asked to play a DJ set at the music event next year after his story went viral.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/autistic-dj-befriended-at-festival-given-dream-set/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/autistic-dj-befriended-at-festival-given-dream-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧 Kavuma-McQueen impresses for Pompey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Wise and Andy Moon are joined by football commentator and Portsmouth fan Ian Darke to look back on Pompey's 3-1 win at Lincoln City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-kavuma-mcqueen-impresses-for-pompey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-kavuma-mcqueen-impresses-for-pompey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspectors to assess police after Henry Nowak murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire Police officers initially arrested the student and placed him in handcuffs as he lay dying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/inspectors-to-assess-police-after-henry-nowak-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/inspectors-to-assess-police-after-henry-nowak-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Obsessive' Billie Piper stalker jailed for 12 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philip Jerome admits breaching a stalking prevention order designed to protect the ex-Doctor Who star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/obsessive-billie-piper-stalker-jailed-for-12-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/obsessive-billie-piper-stalker-jailed-for-12-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms and flooding forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move northwards across the UK on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/yellow-weather-warnings-issued-as-thunderstorms-and-flooding-forecast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/yellow-weather-warnings-issued-as-thunderstorms-and-flooding-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Now I can play with my friends']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Portsmouth play park has been made fully accessible after a two year campaign to raise funds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/now-i-can-play-with-my-friends/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/now-i-can-play-with-my-friends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints fans celebrate 25 years at St Mary’s Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton Football Club fans share their memories after 25 years at St Mary's Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-fans-celebrate-25-years-at-st-marys-stadium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-fans-celebrate-25-years-at-st-marys-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our charity lost &pound;25,000 during road closure']]></title><description><![CDATA[Several organisations reported losses after the A31 was closed due to a wildfire in the New Forest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/our-charity-lost-pound25000-during-road-closure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/our-charity-lost-pound25000-during-road-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RNLI strikers to protest at headquarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers for the charity are striking in a dispute over the closure of an Isle of Wight centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rnli-strikers-to-protest-at-headquarters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rnli-strikers-to-protest-at-headquarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're the football club that nobody wants to sign for']]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Kelly set up SANDS United Basingstoke after he lost his daughter Amelia Grace Kelly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/were-the-football-club-that-nobody-wants-to-sign-for/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/were-the-football-club-that-nobody-wants-to-sign-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot suffers life-threatening injuries in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 62-year-old man was taken to hospital following the crash on Sunday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pilot-suffers-life-threatening-injuries-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pilot-suffers-life-threatening-injuries-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧 Divin-e intervention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Blackmore and former Saints midfielder Jo Tessem unpick Southampton's first win of the Championship season after Cyle Larin and Ryan Manning scored either side of Divin Mubama's first Saints goal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-divin-e-intervention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-divin-e-intervention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy injury concerns Mousinho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho tells BBC Radio Solent Josh Murphy's persistent groin injury is a concern]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/murphy-injury-concerns-mousinho/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/murphy-injury-concerns-mousinho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton 3-1 Stoke City - fan's verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's match between Southampton and Stoke City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-3-1-stoke-city-fans-verdict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-3-1-stoke-city-fans-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincoln City 1-3 Portsmouth - fans' verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's match between Lincoln City and Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/lincoln-city-1-3-portsmouth-fans-verdict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/lincoln-city-1-3-portsmouth-fans-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Preston set sights on Archer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest transfer gossip from the EFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-preston-set-sights-on-archer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-preston-set-sights-on-archer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate rape of girl, 14, in wooded area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teenage girl reported being attacked on Sunday afternoon near the Wide Lane roundabout in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-investigate-rape-of-girl-14-in-wooded-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-investigate-rape-of-girl-14-in-wooded-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey learn from previous defeats in Lincoln win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fan writer Tom Chappell reflects on why Portsmouth's past two defeats helped them take victory against Lincoln City at Sincil Bank on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-learn-from-previous-defeats-in-lincoln-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-learn-from-previous-defeats-in-lincoln-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car wash 'worried' about possible water use ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owners of a car wash are "worried" about the impact a water ban could have on its business and customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/car-wash-worried-about-possible-water-use-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/car-wash-worried-about-possible-water-use-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mapping data helps identify future wildfire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's mapping service provides data that could help predict the risk of future wildfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mapping-data-helps-identify-future-wildfire-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mapping-data-helps-identify-future-wildfire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breast cancer patterns found by AI could help treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The findings could help doctors identify high-risk patients and develop more targeted treatments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/breast-cancer-patterns-found-by-ai-could-help-treatment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/breast-cancer-patterns-found-by-ai-could-help-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents are 'sick to death' of noisy driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Hampshire say anti-social driving is often going on until the early hours of the morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/residents-are-sick-to-death-of-noisy-driving/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/residents-are-sick-to-death-of-noisy-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey, Essex, Somerset &amp; Blaze make County Cup Finals Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey, Essex, Somerset and The Blaze make Finals Day at Old Trafford next Saturday after winning their quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/surrey-essex-somerset-amp-blaze-make-county-cup-finals-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/surrey-essex-somerset-amp-blaze-make-county-cup-finals-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bess pulls Yorkshire clear of Hants in relegation scrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dom Bess delivers a first five-wicket haul of the season to hand Yorkshire a crucial victory in their nail-biting County Championship relegation battle with Hampshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bess-pulls-yorkshire-clear-of-hants-in-relegation-scrap/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bess-pulls-yorkshire-clear-of-hants-in-relegation-scrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pompey can breathe a sigh of relief']]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent commentator Andrew Moon reflects on Portsmouth's 3-1 win at Lincoln City in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-can-breathe-a-sigh-of-relief/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-can-breathe-a-sigh-of-relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crosscountry-cancels-almost-all-uk-services-after-power-cut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crosscountry-cancels-almost-all-uk-services-after-power-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire operation ends in New Forest after two weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last firefighters prepare to leave the national park after a blaze broke out on 9 August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-operation-ends-in-new-forest-after-two-weeks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-operation-ends-in-new-forest-after-two-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket legend backs memorial match for Covid victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual Lee Nurse memorial match takes place at May's Bounty in Basingstoke on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cricket-legend-backs-memorial-match-for-covid-victim/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cricket-legend-backs-memorial-match-for-covid-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to avoid breaking down in extreme weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basingstoke-based group sees rise in call outs during hot weather and warns of thunderstorms to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-to-avoid-breaking-down-in-extreme-weather/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-to-avoid-breaking-down-in-extreme-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harwood-Bellis misses Saints win amid interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton boss Tonda Eckert says Taylor Harwood-Bellis is an "absolute professional" but said it is "normal" to have "emotions and thoughts going through your head" with other clubs interested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/harwood-bellis-misses-saints-win-amid-interest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/harwood-bellis-misses-saints-win-amid-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorkshire and Hampshire set up intriguing finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire put themselves into a commanding position heading into the last day of their County Championship relegation battle with Hampshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/yorkshire-and-hampshire-set-up-intriguing-finale/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/yorkshire-and-hampshire-set-up-intriguing-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eckert reacts after Southampton beat Stoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton boss Tonda Eckert speaks to BBC Radio Solent after beating Stoke City at St Mary's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-reacts-after-southampton-beat-stoke/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-reacts-after-southampton-beat-stoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mousinho reacts to win at Lincoln City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth boss John Mousinho speaks to BBC Radio Solent after Saturday's 3-1 win at Lincoln City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-reacts-to-win-at-lincoln-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-reacts-to-win-at-lincoln-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade wins first World Series title in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's James Wade beats Australian qualifier Brody Klinge 8-5 in the Australian Masters final for his first World Series darts title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wade-wins-first-world-series-title-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wade-wins-first-world-series-title-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs press for faster action over funeral sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs from across party lines sign a letter to the health secretary outlining their concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mps-press-for-faster-action-over-funeral-sector/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mps-press-for-faster-action-over-funeral-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: What did this woman find in her wall?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-did-this-woman-find-in-her-wall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-did-this-woman-find-in-her-wall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dual carriageway reopens after wildfire repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Highways confirmed the route reopened on Saturday morning with some speed restrictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dual-carriageway-reopens-after-wildfire-repairs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dual-carriageway-reopens-after-wildfire-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VHS proving its appeal at 'last video rental shop']]></title><description><![CDATA[Leif and Sam opened the Video Vault on a weekend whim and were taken aback by the attention it received.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/vhs-proving-its-appeal-at-last-video-rental-shop/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/vhs-proving-its-appeal-at-last-video-rental-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Duck released after recovering from injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The injury, which left the duck's beak hanging at an angle, was treated at a centre near Ringwood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-duck-released-after-recovering-from-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-duck-released-after-recovering-from-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill stars for Yorks on day two against Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Lyth's half-century backed up George Hill's five-wicket haul as Yorkshire and Hampshire trade blows in their County Championship clash at Utilita Bowl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hill-stars-for-yorks-on-day-two-against-hants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hill-stars-for-yorks-on-day-two-against-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eckert hails 'best in the league' Larin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says Cyle Larin is the Championship's best striker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-hails-best-in-the-league-larin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-hails-best-in-the-league-larin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 80, hit by car and dies at supermarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said they would like to speak to any witnesses and anyone with relevant dash cam footage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/woman-80-hit-by-car-and-dies-at-supermarket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/woman-80-hit-by-car-and-dies-at-supermarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to boy, 14, who died after he was hit by bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Croucher, 14, from Portsmouth, died in hospital after being knocked down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tributes-to-boy-14-who-died-after-he-was-hit-by-bus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tributes-to-boy-14-who-died-after-he-was-hit-by-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey out to spoil Lincoln's party]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Mousinho tells BBC Radio Solent that Portsmouth are aiming to spoil the party as Lincoln City host their first second-tier game in 65 years on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-out-to-spoil-lincolns-party/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-out-to-spoil-lincolns-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson suspect bailed after derelict care home fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former care home was reduced to a charred shell after the fire on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/arson-suspect-bailed-after-derelict-care-home-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/arson-suspect-bailed-after-derelict-care-home-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five things in EFL: Fallen giants and ambitious upstarts]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham and Leicester look to bounce back - BBC Sport highlights five things to keep an eye on in this weekend's EFL schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/five-things-in-efl-fallen-giants-and-ambitious-upstarts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/five-things-in-efl-fallen-giants-and-ambitious-upstarts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildlife and ancient trees destroyed by A31 wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Forestry England survey finds dead trees and wildlife, scorched bogs and areas devoid of plants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wildlife-and-ancient-trees-destroyed-by-a31-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wildlife-and-ancient-trees-destroyed-by-a31-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's oldest person celebrates turning 117]]></title><description><![CDATA[Born before the Titanic sank, Ethel Caterham has seen out two world wars and survived Covid at 110.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/worlds-oldest-person-celebrates-turning-117/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/worlds-oldest-person-celebrates-turning-117/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction firms urged to offer more apprenticeships]]></title><description><![CDATA[The head of an agency that employs apprentices says it is becoming harder to find work for young people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/construction-firms-urged-to-offer-more-apprenticeships/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/construction-firms-urged-to-offer-more-apprenticeships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa £18m bid for Harwood-Bellis rejected by Southampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa have bid worth around &pound;18m plus add-ons rejected by Southampton for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/villa-18m-bid-for-harwood-bellis-rejected-by-southampton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/villa-18m-bid-for-harwood-bellis-rejected-by-southampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbott stars before Yorkshire fight back with ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire end day one on 60-4, 113 runs behind Yorkshire, after Kyle Abbott helps dismiss the visitors for 173.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/abbott-stars-before-yorkshire-fight-back-with-ball/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/abbott-stars-before-yorkshire-fight-back-with-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 14, dies in hospital after being hit by bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bus driver is arrested as a 14-year-old boy dies after being knocked down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/boy-14-dies-in-hospital-after-being-hit-by-bus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/boy-14-dies-in-hospital-after-being-hit-by-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Work ongoing to repair forest fire road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work continues on the A31 dual carriageway through the New Forest that remains shut following a van fire on 9 August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-work-ongoing-to-repair-forest-fire-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-work-ongoing-to-repair-forest-fire-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson arrest after former care home gutted by fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters spent more than 22 hours tackling the blaze which left the building partially collapsed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/arson-arrest-after-former-care-home-gutted-by-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/arson-arrest-after-former-care-home-gutted-by-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quadruplets among students in South celebrating GCSE success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quadruplets, a young carer and an aspiring basketball player are among those celebrating their results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/quadruplets-among-students-in-south-celebrating-gcse-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/quadruplets-among-students-in-south-celebrating-gcse-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't panic Pompey - but don't sweep start under carpet']]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Andy Moon takes a look at Portsmouth's squad after a difficult start to the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dont-panic-pompey-but-dont-sweep-start-under-carpet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dont-panic-pompey-but-dont-sweep-start-under-carpet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Portsmouth incomings before weekend - Mousinho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says there will be no new signings before Saturday's Championship game at Lincoln City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/no-portsmouth-incomings-before-weekend-mousinho/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/no-portsmouth-incomings-before-weekend-mousinho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Larin need more help up top?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Saints fans are starting to worry about the defensive capabilities of their side - but is it the attack that needs attention?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/does-larin-need-more-help-up-top/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/does-larin-need-more-help-up-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bathing warning issued for several island beaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several Isle of Wight beaches are under a no-swim warning because of water pollution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bathing-warning-issued-for-several-island-beaches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bathing-warning-issued-for-several-island-beaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&#127911; Dream starts, comeback drama &amp; VAR in Championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen to the newest episode of the 72+ podcast as Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Bolton manager Steven Schumacher to break down the opening weekend of league fixtures in the EFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/127911-dream-starts-comeback-drama-amp-var-in-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/127911-dream-starts-comeback-drama-amp-var-in-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Southampton v Stoke City]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport highlights some of the key facts and statistics for the Championship match between Southampton and Stoke City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-southampton-v-stoke-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-southampton-v-stoke-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Lincoln City v Portsmouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport highlights some of the key statistics and facts for the Championship game between Lincoln City and Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-lincoln-city-v-portsmouth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-lincoln-city-v-portsmouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Marines and soldiers settle MoD asbestos claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Marines Commandos settle case with Ministry of Defence over Latvia exercise asbestos claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/royal-marines-and-soldiers-settle-mod-asbestos-claim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/royal-marines-and-soldiers-settle-mod-asbestos-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is the wildfire-affected A31 still closed and when will it reopen?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The major road will have been closed for about two weeks by the time it is back in action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-is-the-wildfire-affected-a31-still-closed-and-when-will-it-reopen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-is-the-wildfire-affected-a31-still-closed-and-when-will-it-reopen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI solutions could help balance the budgets of the South's councils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councils in the south of England say increasing use of AI is relieving pressure on staff and budgets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-ai-solutions-could-help-balance-the-budgets-of-the-souths-councils/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-ai-solutions-could-help-balance-the-budgets-of-the-souths-councils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-Day Cup: Brilliant Adams earns Hants victory over Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blaze post a record score in beating Durham in the One-Day Cup to stay top as Hampshire, Warwickshire and Somerset also win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/one-day-cup-brilliant-adams-earns-hants-victory-over-surrey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/one-day-cup-brilliant-adams-earns-hants-victory-over-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest wildfire hit road to remain shut until weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters are removing an 8km (5 mile) long hose in the New Forest that has helped fight a wildfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/forest-wildfire-hit-road-to-remain-shut-until-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/forest-wildfire-hit-road-to-remain-shut-until-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 81, stabbed nephew 11 times, murder trial told]]></title><description><![CDATA[An elderly man killed his nephew after a money row and set a fire to cover his tracks, a jury hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-81-stabbed-nephew-11-times-murder-trial-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-81-stabbed-nephew-11-times-murder-trial-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth defender Ogilvie suffers injury setback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth defender Connor Ogilvie suffers a setback with his knee injury, head coach John Mousinho says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-defender-ogilvie-suffers-injury-setback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-defender-ogilvie-suffers-injury-setback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Saints won't be adrift for long']]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton fan writer Glen de la Cour gives his thoughts on the opening day defeat to Watford, but still feels confident about a Saints promotion push.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-wont-be-adrift-for-long/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-wont-be-adrift-for-long/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firework displays axed as wildfire threat continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The displays were due to take place at Poole Quay on Thursday and Bournemouth beach on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/firework-displays-axed-as-wildfire-threat-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/firework-displays-axed-as-wildfire-threat-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic abuse perpetrators 'don't fear the system', says Commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skye Nicholls' sister says she believes domestic abuse was a factor which led to her death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/domestic-abuse-perpetrators-dont-fear-the-system-says-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/domestic-abuse-perpetrators-dont-fear-the-system-says-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11-year-old heads to Pokemon World Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Declan from Portsmouth started playing the trading card game aged eight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/11-year-old-heads-to-pokemon-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/11-year-old-heads-to-pokemon-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday hug may have led to fatal fall - inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Clark, 41, fell down a cliff after going for a midnight walk with a woman he met in Majorca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/holiday-hug-may-have-led-to-fatal-fall-inquest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/holiday-hug-may-have-led-to-fatal-fall-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints 'miles off' last season's standards at Watford - Adam Blackmore analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore gives his thoughts on where Southampton are at after their Championship defeat at Watford on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-miles-off-last-seasons-standards-at-watford-adam-blackmore-analysis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-miles-off-last-seasons-standards-at-watford-adam-blackmore-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: Saints 'miles off' last season's standards at Watford]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore gives his thoughts on where Southampton are at after their Championship defeat at Watford on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/analysis-saints-miles-off-last-seasons-standards-at-watford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/analysis-saints-miles-off-last-seasons-standards-at-watford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for violence at Henry Nowak protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Black previously served a jail sentence for trying to buy a handgun on the dark web.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-jailed-for-violence-at-henry-nowak-protest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-jailed-for-violence-at-henry-nowak-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest recovery to take 'many years' after wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say it could take up to two decades for the national park to fully recover from the fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/forest-recovery-to-take-many-years-after-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/forest-recovery-to-take-many-years-after-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I can thrive' at Portsmouth - Kamara on return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth winger Abu Kamara believes that he can "thrive" back at Portsmouth where he previously spent a season on loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-can-thrive-at-portsmouth-kamara-on-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-can-thrive-at-portsmouth-kamara-on-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC who strangled nurse could be released next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former PC Timothy Brehmer strangled his lover after she threatened to expose their affair to his wife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pc-who-strangled-nurse-could-be-released-next-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pc-who-strangled-nurse-could-be-released-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drugs worth £160m seized at same port in a month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office says the huge hauls were found at the Port of Southampton earlier this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/drugs-worth-160m-seized-at-same-port-in-a-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/drugs-worth-160m-seized-at-same-port-in-a-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Goalkeeper Bursik set for Pompey exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth goalkeeper Josef Bursik is set to leave Fratton Park when he recovers from injury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-goalkeeper-bursik-set-for-pompey-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-goalkeeper-bursik-set-for-pompey-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fratton Park expansion not a priority - Eisner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth owner Michael Eisner says Fratton Park expansion is not high on his list of immediate priorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fratton-park-expansion-not-a-priority-eisner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fratton-park-expansion-not-a-priority-eisner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum's plea to end jail terms with no end date after son dies in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theresa Mcrae, from Southampton, is demanding immediate action to end "torturous" indefinite prison terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mums-plea-to-end-jail-terms-with-no-end-date-after-son-dies-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mums-plea-to-end-jail-terms-with-no-end-date-after-son-dies-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fireworks and torch events cancelled amid fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fireworks events have been cancelled across the South of England amid wildfire fears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fireworks-and-torch-events-cancelled-amid-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fireworks-and-torch-events-cancelled-amid-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton's O'Brien-Whitmarsh joins Northampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northampton Town sign Southampton midfielder Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southamptons-obrien-whitmarsh-joins-northampton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southamptons-obrien-whitmarsh-joins-northampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire deployment reduced as forest emergency eases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews will remain in the New Forest until at least Wednesday but resources are being scaled back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-deployment-reduced-as-forest-emergency-eases/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-deployment-reduced-as-forest-emergency-eases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers ignoring road closures near New Forest wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Linwood in the New Forest say drivers are repeatedly ignoring road closure signs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/drivers-ignoring-road-closures-near-new-forest-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/drivers-ignoring-road-closures-near-new-forest-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧 False start for Pompey]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Chris Wise and Andy Moon reflect on Pompey's defeat to QPR.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-false-start-for-pompey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-false-start-for-pompey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire captain Adams signs new deal to 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire women's captain Georgia Adams signs a new two-year deal that will keep her at the Utilita Bowl until 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-captain-adams-signs-new-deal-to-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-captain-adams-signs-new-deal-to-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A chilling awakening at Fratton Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth supporter Tom Chappell admits his team are not yet as good as he thought after an opening day Championship defeat by QPR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-chilling-awakening-at-fratton-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-chilling-awakening-at-fratton-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We looked completely lost' - Southampton fans on Watford loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton fans give their views on the 2-1 defeat by Watford in their opening Championship game of the season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/we-looked-completely-lost-southampton-fans-on-watford-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/we-looked-completely-lost-southampton-fans-on-watford-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penguins enjoy wave machine after children fundraise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flow cannon feature at Marwell Zoo was powered up at the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/penguins-enjoy-wave-machine-after-children-fundraise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/penguins-enjoy-wave-machine-after-children-fundraise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews face days of work to stop fire flare-ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are keeping the ground around the edge of the fire wet and dousing hotspots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crews-face-days-of-work-to-stop-fire-flare-ups/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crews-face-days-of-work-to-stop-fire-flare-ups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after 18-year-old dies in car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash, involving a blue Ford Focus, happened in Yateley on Saturday night, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-arrested-after-18-year-old-dies-in-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-arrested-after-18-year-old-dies-in-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire road closure leaves business counting cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourists spend five or more hours travelling to the seaside town as major route remains shut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wildfire-road-closure-leaves-business-counting-cost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wildfire-road-closure-leaves-business-counting-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for open inquiry into immigration centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gosport Borough Council leader Zoe Huggins has written to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/call-for-open-inquiry-into-immigration-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/call-for-open-inquiry-into-immigration-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dynamic of the game changed' - Eckert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert speaks to BBC Radio Solent after his side's 2-1 defeat at Watford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dynamic-of-the-game-changed-eckert/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dynamic-of-the-game-changed-eckert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['In every moment I saw one team' - Dionisi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford head coach Alessio Dionisi speaks to BBC Three Counties Radio after his side's 2-1 win over Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/in-every-moment-i-saw-one-team-dionisi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/in-every-moment-i-saw-one-team-dionisi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey defeat was 'self-inflicted']]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth's defeat by QPR was self-inflicted, says BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-defeat-was-self-inflicted/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-defeat-was-self-inflicted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters tackle wildfire for eighth day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest: Firefighters tackling a wildfire say they are focusing on extinguishing hotspots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/firefighters-tackle-wildfire-for-eighth-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/firefighters-tackle-wildfire-for-eighth-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The volunteers providing meals and help to wildfire crews]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cambridgeshire-based Rapid Relief Team provides refreshments and wipes to emergency services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-volunteers-providing-meals-and-help-to-wildfire-crews/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-volunteers-providing-meals-and-help-to-wildfire-crews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mousinho reacts after Portsmouth's 3-1 loss to QPR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth manager John Mousinho spoke to BBC Radio Solent after they lost to QPR at Fratton Park after taking the lead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-reacts-after-portsmouths-3-1-loss-to-qpr/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-reacts-after-portsmouths-3-1-loss-to-qpr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public urged to avoid 'surrounded' New Forest fire site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest: Fire service receives reports of people accessing the area where crews are working.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/public-urged-to-avoid-surrounded-new-forest-fire-site/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/public-urged-to-avoid-surrounded-new-forest-fire-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints reject £17.1m Benfica bid for Harwood-Bellis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton reject a &pound;17.1m offer from Benfica for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-reject-171m-benfica-bid-for-harwood-bellis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-reject-171m-benfica-bid-for-harwood-bellis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A31 closure 'painful' for local businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The main route between Southampton and Bournemouth has been closed by a major fire since Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a31-closure-painful-for-local-businesses/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a31-closure-painful-for-local-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: What were these people queuing for?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-were-these-people-queuing-for/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-were-these-people-queuing-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrisers defy superb Wong to reach Hundred final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunrisers Leeds survive a late wobble to beat Southern Brave in the Eliminator and reach the women's Hundred final on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sunrisers-defy-superb-wong-to-reach-hundred-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sunrisers-defy-superb-wong-to-reach-hundred-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Dorset firefighters criticise 'unacceptable' PPE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters in Dorset have said it's "unacceptable" they have not got the lightweight personal protective equipment that the crews in Hampshire have been issued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-dorset-firefighters-criticise-unacceptable-ppe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-dorset-firefighters-criticise-unacceptable-ppe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen arrested over e-scooter and pedal bike crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident in Southampton on Thursday involved an e-scooter and a pedal cycle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/teen-arrested-over-e-scooter-and-pedal-bike-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/teen-arrested-over-e-scooter-and-pedal-bike-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth sign Kavuma-McQueen on loan from Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth sign highly-rated 17-year-old Chelsea winger Ryan Kavuma-McQueen on a season-long loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-kavuma-mcqueen-on-loan-from-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-kavuma-mcqueen-on-loan-from-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Watford v Southampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the key stats for Watford v Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-watford-v-southampton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pick-of-the-stats-watford-v-southampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's going on with Southampton boss Eckert's FA probe?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Southampton felt the full force of the EFL's disciplionary powers at the back end of last season, Spygate is far from over with the future of Tonda Eckert still uncertain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/whats-going-on-with-southampton-boss-eckerts-fa-probe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/whats-going-on-with-southampton-boss-eckerts-fa-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hammers &amp; Boro to go up? Championship club-by-club preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport correspondents take a closer look at the 24 teams taking part in the 2026-27 Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hammers-amp-boro-to-go-up-championship-club-by-club-preview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hammers-amp-boro-to-go-up-championship-club-by-club-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosmetic tourism warning after woman's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother-of-three Hayley Dowell died after cosmetic surgery in Turkey, an inquest hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cosmetic-tourism-warning-after-womans-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cosmetic-tourism-warning-after-womans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival uses hydrogen-powered main stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boomtown festival in Hampshire is expecting its biggest year, with 77,000 people due to attend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/festival-uses-hydrogen-powered-main-stage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/festival-uses-hydrogen-powered-main-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police search lake after man reported in water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers say the man may have left the area before emergency services arrived on Wednesday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-search-lake-after-man-reported-in-water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-search-lake-after-man-reported-in-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main road closure extended on day five of wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Highways says repairs cannot begin until the area has been declared safe to access.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/main-road-closure-extended-on-day-five-of-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/main-road-closure-extended-on-day-five-of-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman appears in court charged with murdering man]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was remanded in custody after appearing at Southampton Crown Court charged with murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/woman-appears-in-court-charged-with-murdering-man/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/woman-appears-in-court-charged-with-murdering-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students look to the future on A-level results day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students across the south of England are planning their next steps after finding out their grades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/students-look-to-the-future-on-a-level-results-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/students-look-to-the-future-on-a-level-results-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Optimism abounds as Pompey prepare for new season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon shares his optimism and concerns around Portsmouth as they begin their Championship campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/optimism-abounds-as-pompey-prepare-for-new-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/optimism-abounds-as-pompey-prepare-for-new-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints' Jander a doubt for Watford opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton midfielder Caspar Jander is an injury doubt for their opening Championship game against Watford on Sunday (13:30 BST).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-jander-a-doubt-for-watford-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-jander-a-doubt-for-watford-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/water-bills-set-to-rise-for-many-after-firms-permitted-extra-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/water-bills-set-to-rise-for-many-after-firms-permitted-extra-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Saints gamble Mubama needs to step up']]></title><description><![CDATA[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?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-gamble-mubama-needs-to-step-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-gamble-mubama-needs-to-step-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth will 'want revenge' - Stephan]]></title><description><![CDATA[QPR head coach Julian Stephan says the 6-1 win in March won't have 'great importance' when they face Portsmouth on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-will-want-revenge-stephan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-will-want-revenge-stephan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crowds in awe at solar eclipse in South's skies]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, more than 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon for much of the south of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crowds-in-awe-at-solar-eclipse-in-souths-skies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crowds-in-awe-at-solar-eclipse-in-souths-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Benfica eye Saints defender]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest transfer gossip from the EFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-benfica-eye-saints-defender/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-benfica-eye-saints-defender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police boss wants action on noisy vehicle exhausts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donna Jones says there is no legally enforceable roadside decibel limit to help tackle the issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-boss-wants-action-on-noisy-vehicle-exhausts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-boss-wants-action-on-noisy-vehicle-exhausts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth move for midfielder Ceesay breaks down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth end their attempt to sign Gambia midfielder Jesper Ceesay after a change to FA rules mean he is denied a visa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-move-for-midfielder-ceesay-breaks-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-move-for-midfielder-ceesay-breaks-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As if by magic, Mr Benn appears in exhibition of late author's characters]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exhibition showcases the work and popular characters of late children's author and artist David McKee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/as-if-by-magic-mr-benn-appears-in-exhibition-of-late-authors-characters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/as-if-by-magic-mr-benn-appears-in-exhibition-of-late-authors-characters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer vlogger's family finish 230-mile charity hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Charlotte Eades complete a 230-mile charity hike on the South Downs Way in her memory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cancer-vloggers-family-finish-230-mile-charity-hike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cancer-vloggers-family-finish-230-mile-charity-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧2026-27 EFL season preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Paul and guests preview all three EFL divisions looking at who are the promotion contenders, relegated giants and dark horses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/2026-27-efl-season-preview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/2026-27-efl-season-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/your-heatwave-tips-on-how-to-cope-in-extreme-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/your-heatwave-tips-on-how-to-cope-in-extreme-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Motor Museum gears up for move]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world-famous collection includes cars, motorbikes and memorabilia charting the history of motoring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/national-motor-museum-gears-up-for-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/national-motor-museum-gears-up-for-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver dies as lorry crashes through M27 slip road barrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lorry left the motorway slip road near Eastleigh and came to rest on land below.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/driver-dies-as-lorry-crashes-through-m27-slip-road-barrier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/driver-dies-as-lorry-crashes-through-m27-slip-road-barrier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth sign Arthur on loan from Brentford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth sign defender Benjamin Arthur on a season-long loan from Premier League side Brentford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-arthur-on-loan-from-brentford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-arthur-on-loan-from-brentford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A potted history of player exchange transfer deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-potted-history-of-player-exchange-transfer-deals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-potted-history-of-player-exchange-transfer-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How are firefighters coping with wildfires?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters in the south of England were pushed to their limits over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-are-firefighters-coping-with-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-are-firefighters-coping-with-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth makes community-led City of Culture bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city produced a campaign film as part of the bid, bringing together 125 local residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-makes-community-led-city-of-culture-bid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-makes-community-led-city-of-culture-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Divers discover wreck of warship after 118 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-lost wreck of Royal Navy warship HMS Tiger was discovered off the Isle of Wight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/divers-discover-wreck-of-warship-after-118-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/divers-discover-wreck-of-warship-after-118-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 23, charged with murdering 45-year-old man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Wesley Mintram, 45, was pronounced dead at a block of flats on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/woman-23-charged-with-murdering-45-year-old-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/woman-23-charged-with-murdering-45-year-old-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-Day Cup knockout stages set after dramatic day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Middlesex, Yorkshire &amp; Durham all qualify for the knockout stages of One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/one-day-cup-knockout-stages-set-after-dramatic-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/one-day-cup-knockout-stages-set-after-dramatic-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with arson after two bungalow fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire began in a hedgerow before spreading to two vehicles and then the two adjoining properties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-charged-with-arson-after-two-bungalow-fires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-charged-with-arson-after-two-bungalow-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RNLI workers strike over island redundancy dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production of inshore lifeboats will transfer from East Cowes to Poole, Dorset, by the end of 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rnli-workers-strike-over-island-redundancy-dispute/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rnli-workers-strike-over-island-redundancy-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧 Much Abu about something]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-much-abu-about-something/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-much-abu-about-something/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧 Welcome back to… 72+]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 72+ podcast is BACK and it's got a brand new home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-welcome-back-to-72/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-welcome-back-to-72/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton sign Man City striker Mubama on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton sign Manchester City striker Divin Mubama on a season-long loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-sign-man-city-striker-mubama-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-sign-man-city-striker-mubama-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles' rise to NI's most expensive footballer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &pound;30m man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/charles-rise-to-nis-most-expensive-footballer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/charles-rise-to-nis-most-expensive-footballer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools swimming gap revealed across region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children at schools with more pupils on free school meals are less likely to leave able to swim 25m, data suggests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/schools-swimming-gap-revealed-across-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/schools-swimming-gap-revealed-across-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fighting relegation &amp; eyeing promotion? Championship set for six-team play-offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Championship play-offs expand to six teams this season. Here's a closer look at how it may pan out and the thoughts of those involved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fighting-relegation-amp-eyeing-promotion-championship-set-for-six-team-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fighting-relegation-amp-eyeing-promotion-championship-set-for-six-team-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulham sign Charles from Southampton for £30m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulham confirm the signing of Southampton midfielder Shea Charles in a deal worth up to &pound;30m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fulham-sign-charles-from-southampton-for-30m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fulham-sign-charles-from-southampton-for-30m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Therapy help for intensive care patients with PTSD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers in Southampton use EMDR to help one in four ICU patients left with PTSD symptoms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/therapy-help-for-intensive-care-patients-with-ptsd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/therapy-help-for-intensive-care-patients-with-ptsd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot weather and holidays impacting blood donor supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fewer people have been able to give blood, a donation centre says, as it urges people to book slots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hot-weather-and-holidays-impacting-blood-donor-supply/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hot-weather-and-holidays-impacting-blood-donor-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighting in New Forest to continue for several days]]></title><description><![CDATA[One woman says she thought her family's car might go up in flames as the fire took hold on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/firefighting-in-new-forest-to-continue-for-several-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/firefighting-in-new-forest-to-continue-for-several-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets face nervous wait after defeat by Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trent Rockets face a nervous wait to see if they will qualify automatically for the final of The Hundred after a six-wicket defeat by Southern Brave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rockets-face-nervous-wait-after-defeat-by-brave/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rockets-face-nervous-wait-after-defeat-by-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carabao Cup second-round draw details]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/carabao-cup-second-round-draw-details/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/carabao-cup-second-round-draw-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kamara rejoins Portsmouth in three-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth complete the signing of Hull City winger Abu Kamara for an undisclosed fee, on a three-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/kamara-rejoins-portsmouth-in-three-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/kamara-rejoins-portsmouth-in-three-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flames sweep across heathland after van fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dramatic footage shows how quickly flames spread from a van fire in the New Forest to nearby heathland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/flames-sweep-across-heathland-after-van-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/flames-sweep-across-heathland-after-van-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth should fear no one this season - Adams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth's Ebou Adams urges his team-mates to be fearless in the Championship this season and believes they can compete with any side in the second tier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-should-fear-no-one-this-season-adams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-should-fear-no-one-this-season-adams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're not under siege any more' say shopkeepers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses in the Shirley area of Southampton saw months of harassment from teenagers last summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/were-not-under-siege-any-more-say-shopkeepers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/were-not-under-siege-any-more-say-shopkeepers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councils 'losing out on cash' due to mayoral delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councils in the south of England say they are falling behind northern authorities that already have mayors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/councils-losing-out-on-cash-due-to-mayoral-delays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/councils-losing-out-on-cash-due-to-mayoral-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle fire spreads to heathland as crews fight blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service says it is currently tackling the blaze on the A31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/vehicle-fire-spreads-to-heathland-as-crews-fight-blaze/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/vehicle-fire-spreads-to-heathland-as-crews-fight-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex through as One-Day Cup nears tense finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day of unlikely One-Day Cup results includes defeats for the top three in Group A as Middlesex go through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/middlesex-through-as-one-day-cup-nears-tense-finale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/middlesex-through-as-one-day-cup-nears-tense-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested after man found dead in early hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman, 23, and a man, 54, are arrested on suspicion of murder following a death in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/two-arrested-after-man-found-dead-in-early-hours/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/two-arrested-after-man-found-dead-in-early-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews tackle 'challenging' woodland blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters in the the New Forest extinguish the fire about 24 hours after it began.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-crews-tackle-challenging-woodland-blaze/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-crews-tackle-challenging-woodland-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth analysis: Cause for optimism despite cup exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans usually take a 'glass half-full' approach in August. For Portsmouth, there were positives against West Ham in the Carabao Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-analysis-cause-for-optimism-despite-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-analysis-cause-for-optimism-despite-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulham agree &pound;30m fee for Southampton's Charles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulham agree a deal worth up to &pound;30m for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, subject to a medical.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fulham-agree-pound30m-fee-for-southamptons-charles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fulham-agree-pound30m-fee-for-southamptons-charles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seventy firefighters tackle blaze at sports club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two crews have returned to reinspect the scene and dampen down any remaining hotspots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/seventy-firefighters-tackle-blaze-at-sports-club/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/seventy-firefighters-tackle-blaze-at-sports-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Poet of cricket' remembered on 100th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Michael Atherton unveils a plaque honouring the journalist John Woodcock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/poet-of-cricket-remembered-on-100th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/poet-of-cricket-remembered-on-100th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot weather reveals hidden history across the South]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hot summer reveals parch marks from centuries old structures at sites including Blenheim Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hot-weather-reveals-hidden-history-across-the-south/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hot-weather-reveals-hidden-history-across-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deepfake victim urges better regulation of 'dangerous' AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia's photos were used to create obscene images without her consent by someone she knew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/deepfake-victim-urges-better-regulation-of-dangerous-ai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/deepfake-victim-urges-better-regulation-of-dangerous-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Hampshire club shape Brazil's football magic?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Radio Solent's Tom Murray explores the link between Southampton and the father of football in Brazil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/did-hampshire-club-shape-brazils-football-magic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/did-hampshire-club-shape-brazils-football-magic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: Who is the face in the maze?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-who-is-the-face-in-the-maze/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-who-is-the-face-in-the-maze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where in the South to watch rare solar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the first time since 1999 that more than 90% of the Sun is expected to be covered by the Moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/where-in-the-south-to-watch-rare-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/where-in-the-south-to-watch-rare-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow your club this 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has never been easier to follow your Championship club this season on BBC Sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/follow-your-club-this-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/follow-your-club-this-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heard the one about the Hovercraft and Lee on Solent?]]></title><description><![CDATA[No, we don't mean the museum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heard-the-one-about-the-hovercraft-and-lee-on-solent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heard-the-one-about-the-hovercraft-and-lee-on-solent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Image of Spygate 'far from truth' says Eckert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says he is "grateful" to owner Dragon Solak for backing him in the wake of the Spygate scandal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/image-of-spygate-far-from-truth-says-eckert/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/image-of-spygate-far-from-truth-says-eckert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limping tiger rescued from circus put to sleep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zoppa, whose name means "limping" in Italian, was brought to the island's Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/limping-tiger-rescued-from-circus-put-to-sleep/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/limping-tiger-rescued-from-circus-put-to-sleep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The National League returns - how can it live up to the drama of 2025-26?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National League kicks off on Saturday with a lot to live up to following the most dramatic end to the 2025-26 campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-national-league-returns-how-can-it-live-up-to-the-drama-of-2025-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-national-league-returns-how-can-it-live-up-to-the-drama-of-2025-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo welcomes new Asian short-clawed otters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marwell Zoo, near Winchester, collects Rizzo and Thien Than and brings them to their new home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/zoo-welcomes-new-asian-short-clawed-otters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/zoo-welcomes-new-asian-short-clawed-otters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowes Week fireworks:  All you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eyes to the skies off Cowes as the fireworks finale returns for the regatta's bicentenary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cowes-week-fireworks-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cowes-week-fireworks-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tower blocks demolition is 'least worst option']]></title><description><![CDATA[A councillor defends a plan to close four sub-standard tower blocks and uproot hundreds of residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tower-blocks-demolition-is-least-worst-option/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tower-blocks-demolition-is-least-worst-option/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rewatch the Southampton Fans' Forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent host the Southampton FC Fans' Forum for 2026 at St Mary's Stadium with Tonda Eckert, Johannes Spors and Phil Parsons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rewatch-the-southampton-fans-forum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rewatch-the-southampton-fans-forum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey squad a long way from full strength - Mousinho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth manager John Mousinho tells BBC Radio Solent the club still needs a number of signings before the end of the transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-squad-a-long-way-from-full-strength-mousinho/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-squad-a-long-way-from-full-strength-mousinho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire and England bowler Turner retires aged 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire and England fast bowler John Turner retires from cricket aged 25 after more than a year out injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-and-england-bowler-turner-retires-aged-25/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-and-england-bowler-turner-retires-aged-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swansea sign Scotland striker Stewart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swansea City sign free agent Ross Stewart on a three-year deal following the Scotland striker's departure from Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/swansea-sign-scotland-striker-stewart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/swansea-sign-scotland-striker-stewart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧 Saints transfers and Eckert FA charge latest]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent sports editor Adam Blackmore discusses Southampton's latest transfer news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-saints-transfers-and-eckert-fa-charge-latest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-saints-transfers-and-eckert-fa-charge-latest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&#127911; Transfer latest - Kamara, Ceesay &amp; Kavuma-McQueen]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentator Andrew Moon discusses Pompey's latest transfer news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/127911-transfer-latest-kamara-ceesay-amp-kavuma-mcqueen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/127911-transfer-latest-kamara-ceesay-amp-kavuma-mcqueen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Saints eye Ben Farhat, Charles exit nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton are reportedly nterested in signing striker Louey Ben Farhat from second-tier German club Karlsruher SC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-saints-eye-ben-farhat-charles-exit-nears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-saints-eye-ben-farhat-charles-exit-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy and man drawn out to sea rescued by bystanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pair were swimming when they were spotted in difficulty being pulled out to sea off Ventnor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/boy-and-man-drawn-out-to-sea-rescued-by-bystanders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/boy-and-man-drawn-out-to-sea-rescued-by-bystanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity raises £10k in one day to clear bee infestation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of bees caused damage to a ceiling and dripped honey on a reception area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/charity-raises-10k-in-one-day-to-clear-bee-infestation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/charity-raises-10k-in-one-day-to-clear-bee-infestation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic slipway dig at Buckler's Hard enters river]]></title><description><![CDATA[The excavation of the 18th Century Buckler's Hard slipway is continuing into the water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/historic-slipway-dig-at-bucklers-hard-enters-river/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/historic-slipway-dig-at-bucklers-hard-enters-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firm not liable for Storm Eunice death, judge rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Bristow, 23, was in a van that was travelling along a road when a tree fell on to the cab.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/firm-not-liable-for-storm-eunice-death-judge-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/firm-not-liable-for-storm-eunice-death-judge-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why aren't more women getting into padel?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The racquet sport sits between tennis and squash and is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-arent-more-women-getting-into-padel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-arent-more-women-getting-into-padel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half of vaccines are binned - 'fridge-free' versions could change that]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have kept vaccines stable at room temperature for a year, which could transform global vaccination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/half-of-vaccines-are-binned-fridge-free-versions-could-change-that/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/half-of-vaccines-are-binned-fridge-free-versions-could-change-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swansea poised to sign Scotland striker Stewart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swansea City are closing in on the signing of Scotland international Ross Stewart after the striker was released by Championship rivals Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/swansea-poised-to-sign-scotland-striker-stewart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/swansea-poised-to-sign-scotland-striker-stewart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowes Week marks bicentenary with racing spectacle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sailors from across the UK and beyond have gathered for the week-long competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cowes-week-marks-bicentenary-with-racing-spectacle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cowes-week-marks-bicentenary-with-racing-spectacle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth progressing in deal to sign Kamara]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth are progressing in their pursuit of Hull City winger Abu Kamara, reports BBC Radio Solent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-progressing-in-deal-to-sign-kamara/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-progressing-in-deal-to-sign-kamara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're in this together' - Saints captain Stephens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton captain Jack Stephens says that the club is "together" heading into the new season after the Spygate scandal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/were-in-this-together-saints-captain-stephens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/were-in-this-together-saints-captain-stephens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&#127911; Pompey's 2026-27 season preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Chris Wise and Andy Moon look back on Pompey's eventful summer and ahead to the new campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/127911-pompeys-2026-27-season-preview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/127911-pompeys-2026-27-season-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Kamara set for Pompey return soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest transfer gossip from Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-kamara-set-for-pompey-return-soon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-kamara-set-for-pompey-return-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huddersfield sign Portsmouth defender Bowat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huddersfield Town sign Portsmouth defender Ibane Bowat for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/huddersfield-sign-portsmouth-defender-bowat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/huddersfield-sign-portsmouth-defender-bowat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peat burning underground sparks heathland flare-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The small fire on Tuesday comes nearly two weeks after the heathland fire that burned for five days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/peat-burning-underground-sparks-heathland-flare-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/peat-burning-underground-sparks-heathland-flare-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apology after carer fed dog food to elderly woman by mistake]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident was among "abysmal failures" of care by a council contractor, an investigation finds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/apology-after-carer-fed-dog-food-to-elderly-woman-by-mistake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/apology-after-carer-fed-dog-food-to-elderly-woman-by-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail timetable changes after substation fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trains are rescheduled, with different stops and longer journey times, following a fire on 7 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rail-timetable-changes-after-substation-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rail-timetable-changes-after-substation-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This year has been the worst for my heat anxiety']]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/this-year-has-been-the-worst-for-my-heat-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/this-year-has-been-the-worst-for-my-heat-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The avalanche that killed a climbing legend - and a generation of record-setting guides]]></title><description><![CDATA[Their fellow guides say their deaths in Pakistan dealt a devastating blow to Nepal's mountaineering community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-avalanche-that-killed-a-climbing-legend-and-a-generation-of-record-setting-guides/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-avalanche-that-killed-a-climbing-legend-and-a-generation-of-record-setting-guides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health services to expand after £2m funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NHS trust in Surrey and Hampshire says demand for specialist psychological support is rising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mental-health-services-to-expand-after-2m-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mental-health-services-to-expand-after-2m-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced for racist emails to Suella Braverman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jagjivan Ram of Solihull pleaded guilty to two charges under the Malicious Communications Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-sentenced-for-racist-emails-to-suella-braverman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-sentenced-for-racist-emails-to-suella-braverman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officers investigated after man dies in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating four Hampshire constables.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-officers-investigated-after-man-dies-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-officers-investigated-after-man-dies-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity return for model village streaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erica the Streaker at Godshill Model Village will now raise awareness of a breast cancer charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/charity-return-for-model-village-streaker/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/charity-return-for-model-village-streaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water firm applies for non-essential use ban after drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Water is applying to DEFRA for a Drought Order and Non-Essential Use Ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/water-firm-applies-for-non-essential-use-ban-after-drought/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/water-firm-applies-for-non-essential-use-ban-after-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water company applies to ban usage over drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Water is applying to DEFRA for a Drought Order and Non-Essential Use Ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/water-company-applies-to-ban-usage-over-drought/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/water-company-applies-to-ban-usage-over-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Pompey close in on deal for Ceesay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth are reportedly closing in on a deal for midfielder Jesper Ceesay from Turkish Super Lig side Antalyaspor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-pompey-close-in-on-deal-for-ceesay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-pompey-close-in-on-deal-for-ceesay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hovercraft propeller becomes waterfront landmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four-bladed propeller from the Princess Margaret sits near Albany Green in East Cowes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hovercraft-propeller-becomes-waterfront-landmark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hovercraft-propeller-becomes-waterfront-landmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young white-tailed eagles released on Exmoor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up to 20 additional young birds will be released over the next three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/young-white-tailed-eagles-released-on-exmoor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/young-white-tailed-eagles-released-on-exmoor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton are 'winning this league' - Downes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton midfielder Flynn Downes says he and his team-mates have a "chip on their shoulder" he believes can help them win the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-are-winning-this-league-downes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-are-winning-this-league-downes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home damaged and gardens gutted as bonfire spreads]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bonfire destroyed two sheds and fences, before it spread to the back of a house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/home-damaged-and-gardens-gutted-as-bonfire-spreads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/home-damaged-and-gardens-gutted-as-bonfire-spreads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family marks 200-year connection with Cowes Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family connection with one of the yacht racing pioneers behind the first regatta off Cowes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/family-marks-200-year-connection-with-cowes-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/family-marks-200-year-connection-with-cowes-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant shut due to 'shocking' mice infestation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmental health officers inspected Galbi Korean Restaurant in Southsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/restaurant-shut-due-to-shocking-mice-infestation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/restaurant-shut-due-to-shocking-mice-infestation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superb Short half-century guides Fire past Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh Fire claim their fourth win in five matches in this season's Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt Short helps them defeat Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/superb-short-half-century-guides-fire-past-brave/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/superb-short-half-century-guides-fire-past-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rewatch the Portsmouth Fans' Forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent host the Portsmouth FC Fans' Forum for 2026 at Fratton Park with John Mousinho, Marlon Pack, Andrew Cullen and Jay Sadler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rewatch-the-portsmouth-fans-forum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rewatch-the-portsmouth-fans-forum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vampire cultist sentenced over church carcasses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benjamin Lewis, who had a "fascination with vampires", displayed animal body parts at churches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/vampire-cultist-sentenced-over-church-carcasses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/vampire-cultist-sentenced-over-church-carcasses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barney-Smith wants to 'mix it with the best']]></title><description><![CDATA[British and Commonwealth super-featherweight champion Royston Barney-Smith has ambitions to "mix it with the best" at 130lbs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/barney-smith-wants-to-mix-it-with-the-best/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/barney-smith-wants-to-mix-it-with-the-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forty firefighters battle woodland blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews were alerted to the fire at about 09:00 BST on Monday in Shootash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/forty-firefighters-battle-woodland-blaze/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/forty-firefighters-battle-woodland-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man becomes 34th charged over Nowak protest unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crowds gathered outside Southampton's police station on 2 June before moving to the Portswood area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-becomes-34th-charged-over-nowak-protest-unrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-becomes-34th-charged-over-nowak-protest-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey-linked Kamara 'still has huge potential']]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon ponders Portsmouth's potential move to bring Abu Kamara back to Fratton Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-linked-kamara-still-has-huge-potential/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-linked-kamara-still-has-huge-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest footbridge saved with plan for repair and reopening]]></title><description><![CDATA[One village resident chained himself to the bridge as demolition work was due to begin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/forest-footbridge-saved-with-plan-for-repair-and-reopening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/forest-footbridge-saved-with-plan-for-repair-and-reopening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews tackle field fire as public told to avoid area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters were at the scene of a large field fire on Drove Road in Chilbolton on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crews-tackle-field-fire-as-public-told-to-avoid-area/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crews-tackle-field-fire-as-public-told-to-avoid-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gay hits ton as Durham cruise to win at Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emilio Gay hits an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup, while wins for Leicestershire and Middlesex take them top of their groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gay-hits-ton-as-durham-cruise-to-win-at-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gay-hits-ton-as-durham-cruise-to-win-at-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post-mortem on woman's death proves inconclusive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men arrested for murder were released without further action while another remains on bail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/post-mortem-on-womans-death-proves-inconclusive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/post-mortem-on-womans-death-proves-inconclusive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of mountaineer Nirmal Purja recovered after Pakistan avalanche]]></title><description><![CDATA[The renowned climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/body-of-mountaineer-nirmal-purja-recovered-after-pakistan-avalanche/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/body-of-mountaineer-nirmal-purja-recovered-after-pakistan-avalanche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video shows how drought is affecting the South]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drought is announced for parts of England after low rainfall and high temperatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/video-shows-how-drought-is-affecting-the-south/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/video-shows-how-drought-is-affecting-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is exempt from hosepipe bans in the South?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each water company across the South allows certain exemptions to its ongoing hosepipe bans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/who-is-exempt-from-hosepipe-bans-in-the-south/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/who-is-exempt-from-hosepipe-bans-in-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chamberlain stuns O'Leary with knockout win in Dublin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Briton Mark Chamberlain stuns Republic of Ireland's Pierce O'Leary as he dropped him twice on the way to securing a knockout win in the 10th round to claim the IBO light-welterweight belt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/chamberlain-stuns-oleary-with-knockout-win-in-dublin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/chamberlain-stuns-oleary-with-knockout-win-in-dublin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train services to be diverted due to hot weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Western Railway says some services will be diverted on Monday and Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/train-services-to-be-diverted-due-to-hot-weather/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/train-services-to-be-diverted-due-to-hot-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where, why and how the South caught fire this summer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fires have ravaged the south of England, impacting the environment and straining resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/where-why-and-how-the-south-caught-fire-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/where-why-and-how-the-south-caught-fire-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastleigh sign experienced striker Hawkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[National League side Eastleigh sign striker Oliver Hawkins after a successful trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eastleigh-sign-experienced-striker-hawkins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eastleigh-sign-experienced-striker-hawkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug dealer who supplied crack and heroin jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rrahim Statovci, 23, was jailed for running a Class A drugs line between Slough and Basingstoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/drug-dealer-who-supplied-crack-and-heroin-jailed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/drug-dealer-who-supplied-crack-and-heroin-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two hundred years of Cowes Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's most famous yachting regatta celebrates two centuries of sailing on the Solent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/two-hundred-years-of-cowes-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/two-hundred-years-of-cowes-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: What is swimmer Roz scared of?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-is-swimmer-roz-scared-of/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-is-swimmer-roz-scared-of/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former workers fight for wages they say they're owed: 'It makes me sick']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonia Garcia Monuz is among ex-catering firm employees who claim they are owed unpaid wages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/former-workers-fight-for-wages-they-say-theyre-owed-it-makes-me-sick/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/former-workers-fight-for-wages-they-say-theyre-owed-it-makes-me-sick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire beat Essex in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire end Durham's unbeaten One-Day Cup start, while there are wins for Derbyshire, Hampshire, Kent, Leicestershire, Worcestershire &amp; Surrey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-beat-essex-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-beat-essex-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Model village's football streaker removed after complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[The character was intended as a "light-hearted joke" but had been removed after negative feedback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/model-villages-football-streaker-removed-after-complaints/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/model-villages-football-streaker-removed-after-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eckert will be happy when FA reaches Spygate verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says the looming FA charge over the Spygate scandal is on his mind as he awaits a verdict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-will-be-happy-when-fa-reaches-spygate-verdict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eckert-will-be-happy-when-fa-reaches-spygate-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman sentenced for neglecting 27 horses and 33 dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jean Winn, 75, admits two animal welfare offences after an investigation by the RSPCA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/woman-sentenced-for-neglecting-27-horses-and-33-dogs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/woman-sentenced-for-neglecting-27-horses-and-33-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tension building as O'Leary faces Chamberlain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dublin's Pierce O'Leary takes on Portsmouth's Mark Chamberlain on Saturday at the 3Arena for the IBO light-welterweight title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tension-building-as-oleary-faces-chamberlain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tension-building-as-oleary-faces-chamberlain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowes Week 2026 - all you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[With more than 630 yachts racing on the Solent - enjoy the spectacle and festivities of Cowes Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cowes-week-2026-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cowes-week-2026-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Upsetting' that camp fire likely led to rare habitat blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[The area's National Trust countryside manager says nesting birds, reptiles, small mammals and amphibians will have died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/upsetting-that-camp-fire-likely-led-to-rare-habitat-blaze/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/upsetting-that-camp-fire-likely-led-to-rare-habitat-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How victim's wedding photos were used to create obscene images]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire officers uncover a website where more than a million child sexual abuse images were shared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-victims-wedding-photos-were-used-to-create-obscene-images/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-victims-wedding-photos-were-used-to-create-obscene-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Most dangerous' child sex offender jailed for 22 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A detective says Paul Hopkins is the most dangerous offender his team has ever investigated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/most-dangerous-child-sex-offender-jailed-for-22-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/most-dangerous-child-sex-offender-jailed-for-22-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barney-Smith chasing 'statement' win over Bellotti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royston Barney-Smith believes that a victory against Reece Bellotti on Saturday would send out a "massive statement" to the 130lbs division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/barney-smith-chasing-statement-win-over-bellotti/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/barney-smith-chasing-statement-win-over-bellotti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pony warning after girl injured at forest campsite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors are reminded to stay back from free-roaming ponies and other livestock in the national park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pony-warning-after-girl-injured-at-forest-campsite/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pony-warning-after-girl-injured-at-forest-campsite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for nearly killing friend in street stabbing after argument]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Foreman, 22, was lucky not to have faced a murder charge after stabbing a friend, a judge says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-jailed-for-nearly-killing-friend-in-street-stabbing-after-argument/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-jailed-for-nearly-killing-friend-in-street-stabbing-after-argument/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strangled patient's sisters say unsafe care risks 'more deaths']]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Laversuch was strangled to death on a mental health ward by another patient.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/strangled-patients-sisters-say-unsafe-care-risks-more-deaths/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/strangled-patients-sisters-say-unsafe-care-risks-more-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wakes after cardiac arrest to see 'unbelievable' new baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hampshire dad speaks of the moment he first saw his newborn after suffering a cardiac arrest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-wakes-after-cardiac-arrest-to-see-unbelievable-new-baby/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-wakes-after-cardiac-arrest-to-see-unbelievable-new-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorway slip road to close for 18 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[The M3's junction at Winchester will close while major upgrade works are carried out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/motorway-slip-road-to-close-for-18-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/motorway-slip-road-to-close-for-18-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient killed by teen after staff failures, jury finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owen Herbert strangled Richard Laversuch to death after being admitted to a psychiatric ward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/patient-killed-by-teen-after-staff-failures-jury-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/patient-killed-by-teen-after-staff-failures-jury-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastleigh sign Johnson on loan from Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eastleigh sign Sheffield Wednesday defender Reece Johnson on a season-long-loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eastleigh-sign-johnson-on-loan-from-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eastleigh-sign-johnson-on-loan-from-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/more-than-half-of-england-in-drought-environment-agency-declares/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/more-than-half-of-england-in-drought-environment-agency-declares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spider-Man movie swings Basingstoke into limelight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basing View and the former AA headquarters in Basingstoke are transformed into a makeshift New York City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/spider-man-movie-swings-basingstoke-into-limelight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/spider-man-movie-swings-basingstoke-into-limelight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four murder arrests after missing woman's body found]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body of Janna Fuller, who was reported missing on 22 July, was found in a house in Farnborough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/four-murder-arrests-after-missing-womans-body-found/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/four-murder-arrests-after-missing-womans-body-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spacey-Cale to step down at Southampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton director of women's football Marieanne Spacey-Cale says she will step down this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/spacey-cale-to-step-down-at-southampton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/spacey-cale-to-step-down-at-southampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heathland fire damage is 'heartbreaking']]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC South's environment correspondent Jon Cuthill returns to the now "sooty" and "depressing" site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heathland-fire-damage-is-heartbreaking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heathland-fire-damage-is-heartbreaking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey defender Williams joins Blackpool on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blackpool sign Portsmouth defender Jordan Williams on a season-long loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-defender-williams-joins-blackpool-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-defender-williams-joins-blackpool-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bullying' nurse who swore at patient struck off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dean Thomson, who had been on the nursing register since 1995, worked for the Homeless Healthcare Service in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bullying-nurse-who-swore-at-patient-struck-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bullying-nurse-who-swore-at-patient-struck-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic scheme to be dismantled after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents have held several demonstrations over the traffic calming measures on Glen Eyre Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/traffic-scheme-to-be-dismantled-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/traffic-scheme-to-be-dismantled-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New beer sommelier praises 'superb' local brewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Perry, from Dorset, says the Guild of Beer Sommeliers training was "really full on".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/new-beer-sommelier-praises-superb-local-brewers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/new-beer-sommelier-praises-superb-local-brewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail services cut due to effects of dry weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hot, dry weather shrinks railway embankments for a second year in a row, which can cause tracks on top to buckle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rail-services-cut-due-to-effects-of-dry-weather/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rail-services-cut-due-to-effects-of-dry-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waste site told to stop work due to dangerous dust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harmful dust emissions put neighbouring businesses and wildlife sites at risk, inspectors say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/waste-site-told-to-stop-work-due-to-dangerous-dust/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/waste-site-told-to-stop-work-due-to-dangerous-dust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The reel film festival showing classics outdoors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slindon Cinema staged an outdoor festival of movie classics, all projected from 35mm celluloid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-reel-film-festival-showing-classics-outdoors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-reel-film-festival-showing-classics-outdoors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Scienza 'open to opportunities']]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest transfer gossip from the EFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-scienza-open-to-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-scienza-open-to-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth sign Brooke-Smith on four-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth sign forward Luke Brooke-Smith from New Zealand side Wellington Phoenix for an undisclosed fee, on a four-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-brooke-smith-on-four-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-brooke-smith-on-four-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three-day agricultural show gets under way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Forest and Hampshire County Show traces its origins to village event in 1920.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/three-day-agricultural-show-gets-under-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/three-day-agricultural-show-gets-under-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews tackle large crop fire near village]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews from across Hampshire respond to the blaze, which started in a combine harvester before spreading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crews-tackle-large-crop-fire-near-village/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crews-tackle-large-crop-fire-near-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campfire remains found at site of heathland fire that burned for five days]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire, which burned for five days on the Isle of Wight, has been put out but firefighters remain at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/campfire-remains-found-at-site-of-heathland-fire-that-burned-for-five-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/campfire-remains-found-at-site-of-heathland-fire-that-burned-for-five-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campfire remains found at site of heathland fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire, which burned for five days on the Isle of Wight, has been put out but firefighters remain at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/campfire-remains-found-at-site-of-heathland-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/campfire-remains-found-at-site-of-heathland-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double murderer guilty of sexual assaults in 1990s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allan Grimson was already serving a life sentence for the murders of two men in the 1990s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/double-murderer-guilty-of-sexual-assaults-in-1990s/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/double-murderer-guilty-of-sexual-assaults-in-1990s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to Briton believed to have been murdered in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Sonia Exelby, 32, who was found dead in Florida, say she was "deeply loved".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tributes-to-briton-believed-to-have-been-murdered-in-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tributes-to-briton-believed-to-have-been-murdered-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelensky visit to Portsmouth naval base sends 'clear message' of support for Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/zelensky-visit-to-portsmouth-naval-base-sends-clear-message-of-support-for-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/zelensky-visit-to-portsmouth-naval-base-sends-clear-message-of-support-for-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey striker Waddingham ready to compete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth striker Thomas Waddingham declares himself "fully fit" recovering from a long-term injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-striker-waddingham-ready-to-compete/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-striker-waddingham-ready-to-compete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter written by Titanic passenger sells for £60k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Price Hodges wrote the letter just days before he died when the ship sank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/letter-written-by-titanic-passenger-sells-for-60k/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/letter-written-by-titanic-passenger-sells-for-60k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kalpana's King George win 'number one' for Balding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire trainer Andrew Balding won &pound;1.3m in two hours on Sunday as Kalpana took UK racing's biggest prize fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/kalpanas-king-george-win-number-one-for-balding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/kalpanas-king-george-win-number-one-for-balding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boiler theft gang jailed for new-build home raids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four men are jailed for burgling new-build homes across England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/boiler-theft-gang-jailed-for-new-build-home-raids/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/boiler-theft-gang-jailed-for-new-build-home-raids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey's Milovanovic 'long way off being match fit']]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho reveals new striker signing Marko Milovanovic is weeks away from being "match ready".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompeys-milovanovic-long-way-off-being-match-fit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompeys-milovanovic-long-way-off-being-match-fit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Huge haul' of crabs and oysters seized by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Havant Police says several people were spotted collecting shellfish in three shopping bags.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/huge-haul-of-crabs-and-oysters-seized-by-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/huge-haul-of-crabs-and-oysters-seized-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Saints battle West Brom for Galves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton and West Brom reportedly both reach an agreement with Ligue 2 club Rodez AF for Nolan Galves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-saints-battle-west-brom-for-galves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-saints-battle-west-brom-for-galves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunnel marks 15 years of ending traffic queues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hindhead Tunnel was built after decades of severe congestion on the A3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tunnel-marks-15-years-of-ending-traffic-queues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tunnel-marks-15-years-of-ending-traffic-queues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus routes for a fun family day out in the South]]></title><description><![CDATA[We take a look at bus routes for a family day out across the south of England this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bus-routes-for-a-fun-family-day-out-in-the-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bus-routes-for-a-fun-family-day-out-in-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tai wins gold, Morgan and Greenbank on podium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Tai clinches gold for England in convincing fashion in the women's 100m backstroke S9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tai-wins-gold-morgan-and-greenbank-on-podium/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tai-wins-gold-morgan-and-greenbank-on-podium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hants lose to Worcs in One-Day Cup thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesex and holders Worcestershire achieve contrasting wins to extend their perfect starts to this year's One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hants-lose-to-worcs-in-one-day-cup-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hants-lose-to-worcs-in-one-day-cup-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo's new capybara home as Samba search continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tango and Ripple move into a new enclosure at Marwell Zoo as it continues to search for missing one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/zoos-new-capybara-home-as-samba-search-continues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/zoos-new-capybara-home-as-samba-search-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hero police officer killed on duty honoured]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Kenneth Adams was 38 when he died alongside a colleague during a high-speed pursuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hero-police-officer-killed-on-duty-honoured/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hero-police-officer-killed-on-duty-honoured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravindra stars with 98 as Fire beat MI London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh Fire continue their winning start to the men's Hundred with a 15-run win over MI London, after Sunrisers Leeds beat Southern Brave in the earlier game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ravindra-stars-with-98-as-fire-beat-mi-london/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ravindra-stars-with-98-as-fire-beat-mi-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocaine worth nearly £20m found in banana shipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hampshire Police and Thames Valley Police specialist unit helped move the drugs to a secure location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cocaine-worth-nearly-20m-found-in-banana-shipment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cocaine-worth-nearly-20m-found-in-banana-shipment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters at heathland fire scene for third day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efforts continue to tackle remaining hotspots in a 25-hectare (62-acre) area of woodland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/firefighters-at-heathland-fire-scene-for-third-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/firefighters-at-heathland-fire-scene-for-third-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: Which song featured this man's mandolin?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-which-song-featured-this-mans-mandolin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-which-song-featured-this-mans-mandolin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does the South make of the King of the North?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/what-does-the-south-make-of-the-king-of-the-north/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/what-does-the-south-make-of-the-king-of-the-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is causing the summer wildfires?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of factors are creating ideal conditions for fire, making wildfires increasingly common.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/what-is-causing-the-summer-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/what-is-causing-the-summer-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gangs, violence and dumped dead animals: The hidden world of illegal hare hunts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers talk of attacks as police receive nearly 9,000 reports of banned hare coursing, the BBC finds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gangs-violence-and-dumped-dead-animals-the-hidden-world-of-illegal-hare-hunts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gangs-violence-and-dumped-dead-animals-the-hidden-world-of-illegal-hare-hunts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday's One-Day Cup round-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesex, Durham and Leicestershire join Nottinghamshire with two wins from two in the One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fridays-one-day-cup-round-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fridays-one-day-cup-round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heathland fire 'under control' after major damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efforts continue to tackle remaining hotspots in a 25-hectare (62-acre) area of woodland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heathland-fire-under-control-after-major-damage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heathland-fire-under-control-after-major-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlawful strip searches sees former inspector jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerard Hutchings exploited his position and sexually abused some of his victims]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/unlawful-strip-searches-sees-former-inspector-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/unlawful-strip-searches-sees-former-inspector-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hughes grateful for Pompey board's 'show of faith']]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth sporting director Richard Hughes hopes extra investment in the summer window will help the club "be really competitive" this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hughes-grateful-for-pompey-boards-show-of-faith/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hughes-grateful-for-pompey-boards-show-of-faith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jander, Azaz &amp; Edozie to miss Saints' Germany trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton trio Caspar Jander, Finn Azaz and Sam Edozie will miss Saints' eight day pre-season trip to Germany due to injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/jander-azaz-amp-edozie-to-miss-saints-germany-trip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/jander-azaz-amp-edozie-to-miss-saints-germany-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm in a different situation to last season - Segecic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth forward Adrian Segecic tells BBC Radio Solent he is no longer seen as a young newcomer at the Championship club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/im-in-a-different-situation-to-last-season-segecic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/im-in-a-different-situation-to-last-season-segecic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth sign striker Milovanovic for &pound;3m &amp; Bielica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth complete the signings of striker Marko Milovanovic and goalkeeper Daniel Bielica.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-striker-milovanovic-for-pound3m-amp-bielica/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-striker-milovanovic-for-pound3m-amp-bielica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Charlton battle Pompey for Kamara]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlton Athletic reportedly rival Portsmouth for the signing of Hull City winger Abu Kamara.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-charlton-battle-pompey-for-kamara/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-charlton-battle-pompey-for-kamara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do steam railways tackle lineside fire risks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swanage Railway and the Watercress Line implement safety measures to allow steam trains to run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-do-steam-railways-tackle-lineside-fire-risks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-do-steam-railways-tackle-lineside-fire-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple's 'nightmare' year in leaking council flat]]></title><description><![CDATA[James and Taylor Wilson say they have mould and dripping ceilings at their home in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/couples-nightmare-year-in-leaking-council-flat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/couples-nightmare-year-in-leaking-council-flat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Play area aims to interest children in rare habitat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A science centre hopes play is the key to making children care about the future of chalk streams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/play-area-aims-to-interest-children-in-rare-habitat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/play-area-aims-to-interest-children-in-rare-habitat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS trust 'sorry' over psychiatric ward killing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owen Herbert strangled fellow patient Richard Laversuch at a mental healthhospital in 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/nhs-trust-sorry-over-psychiatric-ward-killing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/nhs-trust-sorry-over-psychiatric-ward-killing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large heathland fire quadruples in size within hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are expected to work through the night and into Friday to tackle the gorse fire on the Isle of Wight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/large-heathland-fire-quadruples-in-size-within-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/large-heathland-fire-quadruples-in-size-within-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lorry crash shuts main roads for seven hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lorry driver escaped with minor injuries after crashing into a barrier on the M27, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/lorry-crash-shuts-main-roads-for-seven-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/lorry-crash-shuts-main-roads-for-seven-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenny ready for 'massive step up' with Portsmouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward Eoin Kenny tells BBC Radio Solent he is ready for the step up in quality after joining Championship club Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/kenny-ready-for-massive-step-up-with-portsmouth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/kenny-ready-for-massive-step-up-with-portsmouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorway closed after lorry crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The M27 is shut westbound between Romsey and Ringwood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/motorway-closed-after-lorry-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/motorway-closed-after-lorry-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South prepares for Britain's largest Muslim festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50,000 Muslims from around the world are expected at the Jalsa Salana at the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-prepares-for-britains-largest-muslim-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-prepares-for-britains-largest-muslim-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double amputee veteran swims across the Solent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Harmer lost both of his legs while serving as a combat medic in Afghanistan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/double-amputee-veteran-swims-across-the-solent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/double-amputee-veteran-swims-across-the-solent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum who watched son die feels 'extremely let down' by Ofcom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Nikolin-Caisley's son, Vlad, was 17 when he died and she believes he was "encouraged" by an online group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mum-who-watched-son-die-feels-extremely-let-down-by-ofcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mum-who-watched-son-die-feels-extremely-let-down-by-ofcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatboy Slim helps to save 'lifeblood' music venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DJ is among investors including Andy Burnham helping to buy the Brighton home of The Pipeline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fatboy-slim-helps-to-save-lifeblood-music-venue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fatboy-slim-helps-to-save-lifeblood-music-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-the-uk-is-dithering-over-what-to-do-about-e-scooters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-the-uk-is-dithering-over-what-to-do-about-e-scooters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eleven guilty in £40m cocaine smuggling plot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drugs were dropped into international waters off the Isle of Wight from a container ship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eleven-guilty-in-40m-cocaine-smuggling-plot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eleven-guilty-in-40m-cocaine-smuggling-plot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain Salt leads Fire to victory against Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt leads from the front as his unbeaten 47 helps them begin the 2026 Hundred season with a six-wicket win against Southern Brave in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/captain-salt-leads-fire-to-victory-against-brave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/captain-salt-leads-fire-to-victory-against-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient's killer could have been in secure unit, inquest told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owen Herbert strangled fellow patient Richard Laversuch at a mental healthhospital in Hampshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/patients-killer-could-have-been-in-secure-unit-inquest-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/patients-killer-could-have-been-in-secure-unit-inquest-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brave fightback against Fire to make winning start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Brave produce a remarkable fightback to begin their Hundred campaign with a hard-fought eight-run win against Welsh Fire in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/brave-fightback-against-fire-to-make-winning-start/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/brave-fightback-against-fire-to-make-winning-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of trying to save the firm millions in penalties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ex-southern-water-boss-among-four-charged-over-alleged-plan-to-manipulate-water-tests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ex-southern-water-boss-among-four-charged-over-alleged-plan-to-manipulate-water-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas heater probe after couple's camper-van deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kayleigh and Christopher Coll died after using a parabolic gas heater inside their camper-van.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gas-heater-probe-after-couples-camper-van-deaths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gas-heater-probe-after-couples-camper-van-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the M27 really the worst motorway?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey of drivers rated the M27 in Hampshire as the worst major road in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/is-the-m27-really-the-worst-motorway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/is-the-m27-really-the-worst-motorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired fire engines to help fight fires in Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vehicles had been based at Basingstoke, Burley, Redbridge and Wickham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/retired-fire-engines-to-help-fight-fires-in-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/retired-fire-engines-to-help-fight-fires-in-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton boss Eckert charged by FA over Spygate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert is charged by the Football Association for his role in the Spygate scandal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-boss-eckert-charged-by-fa-over-spygate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-boss-eckert-charged-by-fa-over-spygate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No other place' for psychotic patient who killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owen Herbert, 19, strangled Richard Laversuch, 63, after being admitted to a Basingstoke hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/no-other-place-for-psychotic-patient-who-killed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/no-other-place-for-psychotic-patient-who-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Sister scheme helps girls to stay in sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Big Sister scheme is helping to stop teenage girls dropping out of sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/big-sister-scheme-helps-girls-to-stay-in-sport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/big-sister-scheme-helps-girls-to-stay-in-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Combine harvester helps stop field fire spreading]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Willis was filmed by his step-daughter as the blaze threatened to spread across his field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/combine-harvester-helps-stop-field-fire-spreading/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/combine-harvester-helps-stop-field-fire-spreading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parts of the UK move closer to drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather &ndash; the stage before drought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/parts-of-the-uk-move-closer-to-drought/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/parts-of-the-uk-move-closer-to-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to Saints legend Keegan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tributes-to-saints-legend-keegan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tributes-to-saints-legend-keegan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Titanic item offers 'priceless snapshot' of ship life]]></title><description><![CDATA[A letter, written just days before the infamous boat sank, is expected to sell for up to &pound;35,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/titanic-item-offers-priceless-snapshot-of-ship-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/titanic-item-offers-priceless-snapshot-of-ship-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major city bridge sees overnight closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resurfacing the road and footways, began overnight on Monday and will end on Saturday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/major-city-bridge-sees-overnight-closures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/major-city-bridge-sees-overnight-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stone skimmer aims for world title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gordon Couling, 70, competes in the World Stone Skimming Championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/stone-skimmer-aims-for-world-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/stone-skimmer-aims-for-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can 'King of the North' Burnham help the South?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents living in the south of England have mixed feelings about the incoming prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-can-king-of-the-north-burnham-help-the-south/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-can-king-of-the-north-burnham-help-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity welcomes Burnham pledge to end rough sleeping]]></title><description><![CDATA[A homelessness charity working in the south and west of England praises the new prime minister's pledge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/charity-welcomes-burnham-pledge-to-end-rough-sleeping/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/charity-welcomes-burnham-pledge-to-end-rough-sleeping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's best and worst major roads named in poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent watchdog Transport Focus finds Kent's M20 motorway is among the most highly rated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/englands-best-and-worst-major-roads-named-in-poll/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/englands-best-and-worst-major-roads-named-in-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increased budget can help Portsmouth climb the Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon believes an improved transfer budget can help them steer clear of trouble in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/increased-budget-can-help-portsmouth-climb-the-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/increased-budget-can-help-portsmouth-climb-the-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient's killer was 'not suitable' for low-risk ward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owen Herbert, 19, strangled Richard Laversuch, 63, after being admitted to a hospital in Basingstoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/patients-killer-was-not-suitable-for-low-risk-ward/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/patients-killer-was-not-suitable-for-low-risk-ward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gifted, charismatic and passionate amid highs and lows - Keegan obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The positivity and vibrancy Kevin Keegan brought made him a cherished figure within the game, writes chief football writer Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gifted-charismatic-and-passionate-amid-highs-and-lows-keegan-obituary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gifted-charismatic-and-passionate-amid-highs-and-lows-keegan-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England and Southampton legend Keegan dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/england-and-southampton-legend-keegan-dies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/england-and-southampton-legend-keegan-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mousinho a 'major part' of Swanson signing new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth's Zak Swanson hails the club's retention of boss John Mousinho as a "major part" of his decision to sign a new contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-a-major-part-of-swanson-signing-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-a-major-part-of-swanson-signing-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people]]></title><description><![CDATA[South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-east-water-hosepipe-ban-to-affect-24-million-people/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-east-water-hosepipe-ban-to-affect-24-million-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire sign IPL star Sharma for One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[India all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma joins last year's finalists Hampshire for this season's Metro Bank One-Day Cup campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-sign-ipl-star-sharma-for-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-sign-ipl-star-sharma-for-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Southampton eyeing striker Lankshear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton could be interested in signing Tottenham forward Will Lankshear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-southampton-eyeing-striker-lankshear/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-southampton-eyeing-striker-lankshear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest fire severely damages woodland area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters were called to the five-hectare blaze between Ashurst and Deerleap in the New Forest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/forest-fire-severely-damages-woodland-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/forest-fire-severely-damages-woodland-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defibrillator updates urged before summer holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guardians of publicly accessible devices are asked to check availability is correctly recorded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/defibrillator-updates-urged-before-summer-holidays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/defibrillator-updates-urged-before-summer-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garden shed fire spreads to houses and cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five properties and two cars were damaged by a fire that spread quickly from electrical equipment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/garden-shed-fire-spreads-to-houses-and-cars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/garden-shed-fire-spreads-to-houses-and-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/thames-water-lenders-preparing-legal-challenge-in-event-of-burnham-nationalisation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/thames-water-lenders-preparing-legal-challenge-in-event-of-burnham-nationalisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclist dies two days after collision with car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Joshua Grant, 31, was kind and generous and had a passion for BMX riding, his mother says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cyclist-dies-two-days-after-collision-with-car/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cyclist-dies-two-days-after-collision-with-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints beat Eastleigh in first pre-season friendly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton beat National League neighbours Eastleigh in their annual pre-season friendly at the Silverlake Stadium on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-beat-eastleigh-in-first-pre-season-friendly/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-beat-eastleigh-in-first-pre-season-friendly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weatherley 'gutted' by Hants' Finals Day defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire batter Joe Weatherley says he is "gutted" after the Hawks are narrowly beaten in the final of the T20 Blast by Northamptonshire Steelbacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/weatherley-gutted-by-hants-finals-day-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/weatherley-gutted-by-hants-finals-day-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum helps young motorcyclists after son's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Wilding meets riders on a road safety course to promote her son's "legacy of kindness".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mum-helps-young-motorcyclists-after-sons-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mum-helps-young-motorcyclists-after-sons-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strawberry fields - Hampshire's summer fruit heyday]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the county's perfect soils and climate saw it became a major hub for strawberry growing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/strawberry-fields-hampshires-summer-fruit-heyday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/strawberry-fields-hampshires-summer-fruit-heyday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northants claim third T20 Blast title after beating Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire Steelbacks win their third T20 Blast title after a titanic tussle with Hampshire Hawks in an enthralling Edgbaston final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/northants-claim-third-t20-blast-title-after-beating-hants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/northants-claim-third-t20-blast-title-after-beating-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weatherley &amp; Fuller help Hants beat Notts in Blast semi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire Hawks beat Notts Outlaws by 27 runs at Edgbaston to join Northamptonshire Steelbacks in the T20 Blast final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/weatherley-amp-fuller-help-hants-beat-notts-in-blast-semi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/weatherley-amp-fuller-help-hants-beat-notts-in-blast-semi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: What was shown at Stephanie and Carl's wedding?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-was-shown-at-stephanie-and-carls-wedding/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-was-shown-at-stephanie-and-carls-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to man who died in two-lorry crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Hough, 28, who died in the crash in Winchester, "left people feeling happy and loved".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tributes-paid-to-man-who-died-in-two-lorry-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tributes-paid-to-man-who-died-in-two-lorry-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farnborough Airshow ready for launch - despite absentees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's meeting with the King means he will miss the start of Farnborough Air Show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/farnborough-airshow-ready-for-launch-despite-absentees/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/farnborough-airshow-ready-for-launch-despite-absentees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What links the South to the Falkland Islands?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands came to Portsmouth to welcome their friends and relatives back after the war in 1982.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/what-links-the-south-to-the-falkland-islands/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/what-links-the-south-to-the-falkland-islands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It hurts' - Saints boss Eckert on Spygate judgement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert admits it has been "tough to read" judgement on his role in the scandal that saw the club kicked out of the Championship play-offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/it-hurts-saints-boss-eckert-on-spygate-judgement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/it-hurts-saints-boss-eckert-on-spygate-judgement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mother-of-henry-nowak-killer-jailed-for-removing-knife-from-murder-scene/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mother-of-henry-nowak-killer-jailed-for-removing-knife-from-murder-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham into Blast final with upset win over Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian all-rounder Heather Graham plays a starring role as Durham beat Hampshire to reach the final of the Women's T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/durham-into-blast-final-with-upset-win-over-hants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/durham-into-blast-final-with-upset-win-over-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trampolinist 'held back tears' on Take That tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millie Harvey had just finished her degree at Bournemouth University when she joined the Take That Circus tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/trampolinist-held-back-tears-on-take-that-tour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/trampolinist-held-back-tears-on-take-that-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney general criticised after errors in rape case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three teenage boys were convicted for raping two girls in Fordingbridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/attorney-general-criticised-after-errors-in-rape-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/attorney-general-criticised-after-errors-in-rape-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dawson and Banton can play in T20 Finals Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire's Liam Dawson and Somerset's Tom Banton will be released from England's one-day international squad to play in Saturday's T20 Blast Finals Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dawson-and-banton-can-play-in-t20-finals-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/dawson-and-banton-can-play-in-t20-finals-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Familiar faces return for men's T20 Blast Finals Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northants Steelbacks, reigning champions Somerset, Hampshire Hawks and Notts Outlaws will face off on T20 Blast Finals Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/familiar-faces-return-for-mens-t20-blast-finals-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/familiar-faces-return-for-mens-t20-blast-finals-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to Kardashian bodyguard killed in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four-vehicle crash happened on the A287 Farnham Road near Hook on the evening of 4 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tributes-to-kardashian-bodyguard-killed-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tributes-to-kardashian-bodyguard-killed-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endurance athlete ready to run from Beijing to London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Jarvis from from Hamble, Hampshire will cover about 31 miles (50km) every day for eight months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/endurance-athlete-ready-to-run-from-beijing-to-london/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/endurance-athlete-ready-to-run-from-beijing-to-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire's Adams wants 'clean slate' for T20 Finals Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire Hawks captain Georgia Adams says her side needs to "begin again" as they head into T20 Finals Day at the Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshires-adams-wants-clean-slate-for-t20-finals-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshires-adams-wants-clean-slate-for-t20-finals-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to stop paying Coastguard volunteers dropped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transport minister says the proposal was scrapped after speaking with volunteers about its impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/plans-to-stop-paying-coastguard-volunteers-dropped/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/plans-to-stop-paying-coastguard-volunteers-dropped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain injury epidemic coming due to headers, warns Nobby Stiles' son]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Stiles says women's football is "a particular concern" after an inquest heard headers had contributed to his father's brain disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/brain-injury-epidemic-coming-due-to-headers-warns-nobby-stiles-son/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/brain-injury-epidemic-coming-due-to-headers-warns-nobby-stiles-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in his 20s dies in two-lorry crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A passenger in one of the heavy goods vehicles died in the crash early on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-in-his-20s-dies-in-two-lorry-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-in-his-20s-dies-in-two-lorry-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last season's highs not an overnight success - Devlin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth defender Terry Devlin says his performances from last season have been thanks to multiple campaigns of dedication and hard work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/last-seasons-highs-not-an-overnight-success-devlin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/last-seasons-highs-not-an-overnight-success-devlin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnsley sign Portsmouth striker Kirk on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barnsley sign Portsmouth striker Makenzie Kirk on a season-long loan deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/barnsley-sign-portsmouth-striker-kirk-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/barnsley-sign-portsmouth-striker-kirk-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Water admits polluting sensitive stream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pollution from a wastewater treatment works was spread along a four-mile stretch of the River Test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southern-water-admits-polluting-sensitive-stream/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southern-water-admits-polluting-sensitive-stream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Charles wanted by Premier League clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest transfer gossip from the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-charles-wanted-by-premier-league-clubs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-charles-wanted-by-premier-league-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nowak killer's first recorded confession revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vickrum Digwa was recorded in a police van discussing Henry Nowak's murder in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/nowak-killers-first-recorded-confession-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/nowak-killers-first-recorded-confession-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Distressed' patients found by hospital inspectors]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS inspectors come to the aid of unmonitored emergency room patients during a hospital visit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/distressed-patients-found-by-hospital-inspectors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/distressed-patients-found-by-hospital-inspectors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The artists behind Portsmouth's Lion trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[An lion trail is taking place to celebrate 100 years since Portsmouth was given city status.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-artists-behind-portsmouths-lion-trail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-artists-behind-portsmouths-lion-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hants, Northants, Notts &amp; Somerset reach T20 semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset, Northants Steelbacks, Notts Outlaws and Hampshire Hawks reach the T20 Blast semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hants-northants-notts-amp-somerset-reach-t20-semis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hants-northants-notts-amp-somerset-reach-t20-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shipping containers alight in scrapyard fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 200m cordon is in place around the scrapyard and people have been urged to avoid the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/shipping-containers-alight-in-scrapyard-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/shipping-containers-alight-in-scrapyard-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribute to 'loving' father-of-three killed in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash happened on the A3057 Romsey Road on the evening of 8 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tribute-to-loving-father-of-three-killed-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/tribute-to-loving-father-of-three-killed-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧 Portsmouth transfer latest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Moon on whether goalkeepers are still on Portsmouth's shopping list, squashes some transfer rumours and offers a possible reason why it's been quiet regarding striker Marko Milovanovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-portsmouth-transfer-latest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/-portsmouth-transfer-latest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drink-drive boat limits urged after fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Blake lost his life along with his friend when their boat hit a navigation marker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/drink-drive-boat-limits-urged-after-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/drink-drive-boat-limits-urged-after-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council issues warning over summer wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton City Council urges caution after an 11-acre local blaze and wildfires across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/council-issues-warning-over-summer-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/council-issues-warning-over-summer-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Shein has proved he can perform at a high level']]></title><description><![CDATA[Fredrikstad fan and journalist Martin Bjerke offers the lowdown on new Portsmouth signing Rocco Shein.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/shein-has-proved-he-can-perform-at-a-high-level/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/shein-has-proved-he-can-perform-at-a-high-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton sign Dobbin from Villa for £9m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton complete the signing of forward Lewis Dobbin from Aston Villa for a fee of almost &pound;9m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-sign-dobbin-from-villa-for-9m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/southampton-sign-dobbin-from-villa-for-9m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former teacher charged with 1970s sex assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pauline Newton, 77, is accused of four counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/former-teacher-charged-with-1970s-sex-assaults/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/former-teacher-charged-with-1970s-sex-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to reconnect with your old childhood home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claire Marsh says returning to her old Eastleigh house "brought some peace".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-to-reconnect-with-your-old-childhood-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-to-reconnect-with-your-old-childhood-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo gets new capybara as search for Samba continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marwell Zoo welcomes a new capybara as it continues to search for missing Samba.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/zoo-gets-new-capybara-as-search-for-samba-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/zoo-gets-new-capybara-as-search-for-samba-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC South presenter learns how to 'Float to Live']]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC South presenter Edward Sault learns a life-saving technique with the RNLI in Poole.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bbc-south-presenter-learns-how-to-float-to-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bbc-south-presenter-learns-how-to-float-to-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire warnings after heathland destroyed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire's fire service urges people to avoid the use of BBQs and bonfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wildfire-warnings-after-heathland-destroyed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wildfire-warnings-after-heathland-destroyed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killer of fellow patient deteriorated 'rapidly']]></title><description><![CDATA[Owen Herbert strangled Richard Laversuch hours after being admitted to a ward at Parklands Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/killer-of-fellow-patient-deteriorated-rapidly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/killer-of-fellow-patient-deteriorated-rapidly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder arrest over 1989 shooting of jeweller]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 55-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murdering jeweller Ricky Haywood in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/murder-arrest-over-1989-shooting-of-jeweller/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/murder-arrest-over-1989-shooting-of-jeweller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man guilty of manslaughter over woman's balcony fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tia Langdon, 25, tried to escape over a third-floor balcony after being attacked by a drug dealer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-guilty-of-manslaughter-over-womans-balcony-fall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-guilty-of-manslaughter-over-womans-balcony-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleetwood sign midfielder Cannon from Wrexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fleetwood Town sign Wrexham midfielder Andy Cannon on a three-year deal on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fleetwood-sign-midfielder-cannon-from-wrexham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fleetwood-sign-midfielder-cannon-from-wrexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&#127911; Saints' summer so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jono Holmes is joined by BBC South Today's Lewis Coombes and The Daily Echo's Saints Reporter Dan Hargreaves to discuss how Southampton's summer is unfolding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/127911-saints-summer-so-far/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/127911-saints-summer-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogue gardener jailed for defrauding 18 customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Knight took deposits from then failed to finish work including claims his grandfather had died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rogue-gardener-jailed-for-defrauding-18-customers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/rogue-gardener-jailed-for-defrauding-18-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derby sign Southampton defender Taylor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derby County sign free agent left-back Charlie Taylor after his Southampton contract expired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/derby-sign-southampton-defender-taylor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/derby-sign-southampton-defender-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy targeting consistency after injury-hit season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth winger Josh Murphy is "fully expecting" to be fit and ready for the new season after struggling with injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/murphy-targeting-consistency-after-injury-hit-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/murphy-targeting-consistency-after-injury-hit-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires burn in parts of UK as fire chiefs warn of extreme pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major incidents were declared in North Wales and in Glossop, Derbyshire in the Peak District on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wildfires-burn-in-parts-of-uk-as-fire-chiefs-warn-of-extreme-pressure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/wildfires-burn-in-parts-of-uk-as-fire-chiefs-warn-of-extreme-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Saints target strikers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest transfer gossip from the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-saints-target-strikers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-saints-target-strikers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth sign Estonia midfielder Shein]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pompey sign Estonia international midfielder Rocco Shein from Norwegian side Fredrikstad for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-estonia-midfielder-shein/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-estonia-midfielder-shein/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews tackle 11-acre Southampton blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the fire at 16:00 BST on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-crews-tackle-11-acre-southampton-blaze/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-crews-tackle-11-acre-southampton-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police crackdown on illegal fishing in rivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire police says it has been "actively patrolling" the river networks and will continue to do so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-crackdown-on-illegal-fishing-in-rivers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-crackdown-on-illegal-fishing-in-rivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Further eight charged after Henry Nowak protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary published the names for the first time on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/further-eight-charged-after-henry-nowak-protests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/further-eight-charged-after-henry-nowak-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire service urges against use of BBQs and bonfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service issues advice after wildfire warnings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-service-urges-against-use-of-bbqs-and-bonfires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fire-service-urges-against-use-of-bbqs-and-bonfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastleigh sign Akoto on permanent deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eastleigh sign defender Nick Akoto following his exit from Burton Albion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eastleigh-sign-akoto-on-permanent-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eastleigh-sign-akoto-on-permanent-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayes relishing T20 Blast quarter-final with Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire batter Ben Mayes feels he has "settled into a rhythm" that has helped him produce some impressive scores in the T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mayes-relishing-t20-blast-quarter-final-with-essex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mayes-relishing-t20-blast-quarter-final-with-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayes 'could not be happier' with Hampshire impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire batter Ben Mayes feels he has "settled into a rhythm" that has helped him produce some impressive scores in the T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mayes-could-not-be-happier-with-hampshire-impact/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mayes-could-not-be-happier-with-hampshire-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa's Dobbin close to &pound;9m Southampton move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa forward Lewis Dobbin is close to a move to Southampton for almost &pound;9m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/villas-dobbin-close-to-pound9m-southampton-move/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/villas-dobbin-close-to-pound9m-southampton-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Saints close in on Dobbin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest transfer gossip from the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-saints-close-in-on-dobbin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-saints-close-in-on-dobbin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peak-time roadwork charges approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government approves Southampton City Council's plans to charge firms up to &pound;2,500 a day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/peak-time-roadwork-charges-approved/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/peak-time-roadwork-charges-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there another king buried under a car park?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researcher believes location is just 20 yards from the slab that marks the King's presumed grave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/is-there-another-king-buried-under-a-car-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/is-there-another-king-buried-under-a-car-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire beat Sussex to seal home T20 quarter-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast, while Hampshire seal a home tie in the last eight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-beat-sussex-to-seal-home-t20-quarter-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-beat-sussex-to-seal-home-t20-quarter-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey beat Hants and Blaze also win before T20 Blast finals day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey and The Blaze warm up for Friday's T20 Blast finals day with wins in their final group stage games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/surrey-beat-hants-and-blaze-also-win-before-t20-blast-finals-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/surrey-beat-hants-and-blaze-also-win-before-t20-blast-finals-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews still tackling hot spots at heathland fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wildfire has fire spread across about 10 hectares (25 acres) near the Hampshire-Surrey border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crews-still-tackling-hot-spots-at-heathland-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crews-still-tackling-hot-spots-at-heathland-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I won't swap weight-loss jab for the pill]]></title><description><![CDATA[GLP-1 medication users explain their weight-loss journeys, the risks, and why injections work for them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-i-wont-swap-weight-loss-jab-for-the-pill/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-i-wont-swap-weight-loss-jab-for-the-pill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Exceptional' wildfire risk for parts of UK as heat health alerts issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[The warnings come as parts of the UK are set to enter their second week of temperatures above the heatwave threshold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/exceptional-wildfire-risk-for-parts-of-uk-as-heat-health-alerts-issued/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/exceptional-wildfire-risk-for-parts-of-uk-as-heat-health-alerts-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews tackle large fire on heath and woodland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blaze is estimated to cover about six hectares of heathland, according to the fire service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crews-tackle-large-fire-on-heath-and-woodland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/crews-tackle-large-fire-on-heath-and-woodland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Near perfect sailing conditions' for island race]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 800 boats take part in the 50-nautical mile (93 km) race around the Isle of Wight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/near-perfect-sailing-conditions-for-island-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/near-perfect-sailing-conditions-for-island-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwave to stretch into second week despite cooler air for some this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heatwave-to-stretch-into-second-week-despite-cooler-air-for-some-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heatwave-to-stretch-into-second-week-despite-cooler-air-for-some-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'magpie-like' thief who posed as a house sitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arianna Rose's thefts included war medals and jewellery in her fraud across four counties, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-magpie-like-thief-who-posed-as-a-house-sitter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-magpie-like-thief-who-posed-as-a-house-sitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I would love to get my hands on Federer's hair']]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon master barber Karina Swann makes sure the players' hair is as sharp as their serves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-would-love-to-get-my-hands-on-federers-hair/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-would-love-to-get-my-hands-on-federers-hair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: Which writer's letters went under the hammer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-which-writers-letters-went-under-the-hammer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-which-writers-letters-went-under-the-hammer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast: Essex outplay Hampshire, Lancs win Roses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey and Gloucestershire become the latest sides to reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast on a busy night of action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/t20-blast-essex-outplay-hampshire-lancs-win-roses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/t20-blast-essex-outplay-hampshire-lancs-win-roses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder after fatal house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucas Scutt, 24, died at the scene following the house fire in Cowes last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-charged-with-murder-after-fatal-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-charged-with-murder-after-fatal-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blaze and Durham complete Finals Day line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blaze beat Somerset by seven wickets in the T20 Blast, a result that guarantees a semi-final spot for them and Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-blaze-and-durham-complete-finals-day-line-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-blaze-and-durham-complete-finals-day-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I play every game like it's my last' - Poole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth defender Regan Poole tells BBC Radio Solent he is happy with the competition for places in the team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-play-every-game-like-its-my-last-poole/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-play-every-game-like-its-my-last-poole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen stuck on cliff winched to safety by helicopter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teenager climbed 200m (656ft) up the steep cliff after becoming cut off by the tide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/teen-stuck-on-cliff-winched-to-safety-by-helicopter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/teen-stuck-on-cliff-winched-to-safety-by-helicopter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer signings will not impact Pack's Pompey role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth midfielder Marlon Pack believes he still has a role to play at the club, even if big-money signings are made in his position this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/summer-signings-will-not-impact-packs-pompey-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/summer-signings-will-not-impact-packs-pompey-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastleigh host Gateshead, Aldershot visit Boston on opening day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026-27 National League fixtures have been revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eastleigh-host-gateshead-aldershot-visit-boston-on-opening-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/eastleigh-host-gateshead-aldershot-visit-boston-on-opening-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Portsmouth make bid for goalkeeper Bielica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth have made an offer for NAC Breda goalkeeper Daniel Bielica according to reports in the Netherlands]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-portsmouth-make-bid-for-goalkeeper-bielica/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-portsmouth-make-bid-for-goalkeeper-bielica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A century in Portsmouth: Betty's memories at 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC speaks to Betty Atkins, a Portsmouth resident who is older than the city itself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-century-in-portsmouth-bettys-memories-at-100/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/a-century-in-portsmouth-bettys-memories-at-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruise ship fumes spread viruses, study suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers identify cruise ships as the source of pollution particles which may harm human health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cruise-ship-fumes-spread-viruses-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cruise-ship-fumes-spread-viruses-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: The dos and don'ts of a hosepipe ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC South's environment correspondent Jon Cuthill explains what people can and can't do.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-the-dos-and-donts-of-a-hosepipe-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/watch-the-dos-and-donts-of-a-hosepipe-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digwa, dad and brother plead not guilty to charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three men appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court charged with multiple weapons offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/digwa-dad-and-brother-plead-not-guilty-to-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/digwa-dad-and-brother-plead-not-guilty-to-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandown on shortlist for first UK Town of Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sandown-on-shortlist-for-first-uk-town-of-culture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/sandown-on-shortlist-for-first-uk-town-of-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smiling eyes in Ireland as Pompey pre-season begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon is over in Ireland with the Portsmouth squad as they prepare for the new Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/smiling-eyes-in-ireland-as-pompey-pre-season-begins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/smiling-eyes-in-ireland-as-pompey-pre-season-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drink-driving arrest after cyclist dies in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is arrested on suspicion of offences including drink-driving after a fatal collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/drink-driving-arrest-after-cyclist-dies-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/drink-driving-arrest-after-cyclist-dies-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧Portsmouth want to spend more on permanent signings]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentator Andrew Moon answers fans' questions while with the team on their pre-season trip to Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-want-to-spend-more-on-permanent-signings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-want-to-spend-more-on-permanent-signings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital 'close to collapse' during heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pressures on the hospital in June were "in many ways almost worse than Covid", a senior doctor says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hospital-close-to-collapse-during-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hospital-close-to-collapse-during-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Seven clubs chasing ex-Posh midfielder Collins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millwall, Portsmouth, Watford, Huddersfield Town, Oxford United, Reading and Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly all trying to sign Archie Collins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-seven-clubs-chasing-ex-posh-midfielder-collins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-seven-clubs-chasing-ex-posh-midfielder-collins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surge in public defibrillator use during heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Central Ambulance Service urges people to check any publicly accessible defibrillators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/surge-in-public-defibrillator-use-during-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/surge-in-public-defibrillator-use-during-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Pompey's pre-season training camp in Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon joins the Portsmouth squad for their pre-season training camp in the Republic of Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/inside-pompeys-pre-season-training-camp-in-ireland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/inside-pompeys-pre-season-training-camp-in-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It felt a bit James Bond': The mission to reintroduce a lost insect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Species Recovery Trust hopes to reintroduce the New Forest cicadas not seen in UK since the 1990s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/it-felt-a-bit-james-bond-the-mission-to-reintroduce-a-lost-insect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/it-felt-a-bit-james-bond-the-mission-to-reintroduce-a-lost-insect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home improvement firms fined £370k for spam calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firms and call centres in Bournemouth, Romsey and London targeted elderly people, regulators found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/home-improvement-firms-fined-370k-for-spam-calls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/home-improvement-firms-fined-370k-for-spam-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why heatwaves hit women harder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-heatwaves-hit-women-harder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-heatwaves-hit-women-harder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hants stunned by Middlesex in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Lynn hits a 49-ball century to help Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat Glamorgan and seal their place in the men's T20 Blast quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hants-stunned-by-middlesex-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hants-stunned-by-middlesex-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey win, Hants reach Finals Day in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey beat Warwickshire Bears and Hampshire Hawks overcome The Blaze in the Women's T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/surrey-win-hants-reach-finals-day-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/surrey-win-hants-reach-finals-day-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber heat health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/amber-heat-health-alerts-in-effect-as-uk-set-for-one-of-longest-lasting-heatwaves-since-1976/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/amber-heat-health-alerts-in-effect-as-uk-set-for-one-of-longest-lasting-heatwaves-since-1976/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migrants centre plan 'deeply disappointing', MP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to expand Haslar Immigration Removal Centre are criticised by Dame Caroline Dinenage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/migrants-centre-plan-deeply-disappointing-mp-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/migrants-centre-plan-deeply-disappointing-mp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cafe owner charged over city-centre fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire broke out in The Square, Winchester, at about 06:00 BST on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cafe-owner-charged-over-city-centre-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cafe-owner-charged-over-city-centre-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints players back for pre-season testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[After long summer holidays for those Southampton players not at the World Cup, pre-season gets underway this week for the new Championship campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-players-back-for-pre-season-testing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/saints-players-back-for-pre-season-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey would 'absolutely' pursue Kamara - Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth sporting director Richard Hughes says the club would "absolutely" be interested in a potential return for former loanee Abu Kamara this summer if Hull are willing to sell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-would-absolutely-pursue-kamara-hughes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pompey-would-absolutely-pursue-kamara-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family pay tribute to 'cherished' victim of house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucas Scutt, 24, died after a fire at a house in Cowes, Isle of Wight, on 26 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/family-pay-tribute-to-cherished-victim-of-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/family-pay-tribute-to-cherished-victim-of-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrests after biker dies in four-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash involved two Harley Davidson motorbikes, a car and campervan on the A287 Farnham Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/arrests-after-biker-dies-in-four-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/arrests-after-biker-dies-in-four-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talks to collaborate over 2027 Island Games travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jersey, Guernsey and several other islands could come together to travel to the 2027 Island Games in the Faroe Islands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/talks-to-collaborate-over-2027-island-games-travel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/talks-to-collaborate-over-2027-island-games-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your tips from the last heatwave on how to cope in extreme temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/your-tips-from-the-last-heatwave-on-how-to-cope-in-extreme-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/your-tips-from-the-last-heatwave-on-how-to-cope-in-extreme-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staff praise 100-year-old hospital's community spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andover War Memorial Hospital joined the NHS in 1948 and was set up with local donations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/staff-praise-100-year-old-hospitals-community-spirit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/staff-praise-100-year-old-hospitals-community-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why can just a few hot days increase fire risks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire services across the south of England warn that the heatwave has increased the risk of wildfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-can-just-a-few-hot-days-increase-fire-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-can-just-a-few-hot-days-increase-fire-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Substation fire leads to widespread rail disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire forced the closure of the rail line between Bournemouth and Brockenhurst.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/substation-fire-leads-to-widespread-rail-disruption/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/substation-fire-leads-to-widespread-rail-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder victim suffered neck fractures, jury told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Sexton denies raping and murdering Joanna Derkacz in Hampshire in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/murder-victim-suffered-neck-fractures-jury-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/murder-victim-suffered-neck-fractures-jury-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ogilvie set to miss start of season after knee surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth defender Connor Ogilvie will undergo surgery on his knee that could see him miss the start of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ogilvie-set-to-miss-start-of-season-after-knee-surgery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/ogilvie-set-to-miss-start-of-season-after-knee-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson suspect in custody after leaving hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire, early on Monday morning, involved four buildings in The Square in Winchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/arson-suspect-in-custody-after-leaving-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/arson-suspect-in-custody-after-leaving-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after getting into difficulty in sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the man, aged in 50s, died in hospital the following day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-dies-after-getting-into-difficulty-in-sea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/man-dies-after-getting-into-difficulty-in-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Portsmouth face competition for Pepple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bolton and Sheffield United have reportedly joined the race to sign Portsmouth transfer target Bim Pepple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-portsmouth-face-competition-for-pepple/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-portsmouth-face-competition-for-pepple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth sign forward Kenny from Dundalk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth sign forward Eoin Kenny from League of Ireland Premier Division side Dundalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-forward-kenny-from-dundalk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-sign-forward-kenny-from-dundalk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum of two breaks three peaks challenge record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trish Patterson, 41, from Hythe is the fastest woman to complete the three peaks on foot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mum-of-two-breaks-three-peaks-challenge-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mum-of-two-breaks-three-peaks-challenge-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['School's mentor scheme has boosted our confidence']]></title><description><![CDATA[The programme connects teens at a Basingstoke school with positive role models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/schools-mentor-scheme-has-boosted-our-confidence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/schools-mentor-scheme-has-boosted-our-confidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Events cancelled amid New Forest horse flu outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[A horse show is cancelled and a riding school pauses its forest hacks as equine flu spreads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/events-cancelled-amid-new-forest-horse-flu-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/events-cancelled-amid-new-forest-horse-flu-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swan rescued by kayak released back into the wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[A swan returns to the wild after it was found with a large fishing lure trapped between its beak and wing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/swan-rescued-by-kayak-released-back-into-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/swan-rescued-by-kayak-released-back-into-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson arrest after 'suspicious' fire at four properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50 firefighters were called to the blaze in The Square, Winchester, at about 06:00 BST.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/arson-arrest-after-suspicious-fire-at-four-properties/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/arson-arrest-after-suspicious-fire-at-four-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gotland to host 2031 Island Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2031 Island Games will be held on the Swedish island of Gotland for a third time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gotland-to-host-2031-island-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gotland-to-host-2031-island-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire sign Patel and Hudson-Prentice for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire sign Leicestershire opening bat Rishi Patel and Sussex all-rounder Fynn Hudson-Prentice on all-format deals to start in the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-sign-patel-and-hudson-prentice-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hampshire-sign-patel-and-hudson-prentice-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFL players exit World Cup over weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolves striker Raul Jimenez and West Ham defender Edson Alvarez were in the Mexico team eliminated by England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/efl-players-exit-world-cup-over-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/efl-players-exit-world-cup-over-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to go crabbing responsibly]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hampshire wildlife trust says there should be a space where people learn how to do crabbing responsibly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-to-go-crabbing-responsibly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/how-to-go-crabbing-responsibly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mechanic's tips for protecting your car in the heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jess Barker talks about the importance of checking your car's coolants and tyres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mechanics-tips-for-protecting-your-car-in-the-heat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mechanics-tips-for-protecting-your-car-in-the-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy and woman released as man's death not suspicious]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Isle of Wight teenager and woman are released by Hampshire police after further inquiries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/boy-and-woman-released-as-mans-death-not-suspicious/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/boy-and-woman-released-as-mans-death-not-suspicious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast: Yorks beat Foxes, Hants defeat Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Lyth strikes an undefeated 131 from 63 balls &ndash; the highest score of this year's Vitality Blast &ndash; as Yorkshire beat Leicestershire Foxes at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/t20-blast-yorks-beat-foxes-hants-defeat-kent/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/t20-blast-yorks-beat-foxes-hants-defeat-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's T20 Blast round-up - Bouchier stars as Hants go top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire Hawks beat Lancashire Thunder to return to the top of the Vitality Women's Blast after Surrey lose to Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/womens-t20-blast-round-up-bouchier-stars-as-hants-go-top/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/womens-t20-blast-round-up-bouchier-stars-as-hants-go-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I wouldn't be here without quick actions of paramedics']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Drake, from Alton, suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-wouldnt-be-here-without-quick-actions-of-paramedics/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/i-wouldnt-be-here-without-quick-actions-of-paramedics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to catch your EFL players in the round of 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Into the round of 16 we go at the World Cup and we still have some English Football League stars searching for international glory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/where-to-catch-your-efl-players-in-the-round-of-16/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/where-to-catch-your-efl-players-in-the-round-of-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plea to avoid flushing wet wipes down the toilet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Water estimates it removes 4,500 tonnes of wipes from its sewer network annually.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/plea-to-avoid-flushing-wet-wipes-down-the-toilet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/plea-to-avoid-flushing-wet-wipes-down-the-toilet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South weekly quiz: What moon appeared this week?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-moon-appeared-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/south-weekly-quiz-what-moon-appeared-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman jailed for defrauding kids charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claire Alderton from Portsmouth has been jailed for committing fraud by false representation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/woman-jailed-for-defrauding-kids-charity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/woman-jailed-for-defrauding-kids-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavalry horses hit the beach after parade season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment trains on Hayling Island beach away from their Hyde Park Barracks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cavalry-horses-hit-the-beach-after-parade-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/cavalry-horses-hit-the-beach-after-parade-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could there ever be a tunnel to the Isle of Wight?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The idea of a fixed link between the Isle of Wight and the mainland has long been discussed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/could-there-ever-be-a-tunnel-to-the-isle-of-wight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/could-there-ever-be-a-tunnel-to-the-isle-of-wight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillingham sign keepers Wright and MacLorg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gillingham sign goalkeeper Ollie Wright on a season-long loan from Southampton and fellow shot-stopper Lennon MacLorg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gillingham-sign-keepers-wright-and-maclorg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gillingham-sign-keepers-wright-and-maclorg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Both South Coast derbies moved to Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Coast derbies between Southampton and Portsmouth next season have both been moved to Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/both-south-coast-derbies-moved-to-sunday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/both-south-coast-derbies-moved-to-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nowak killer appeals against conviction and sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vickrum Digwa is serving a minimum of 21 years behind bars after fatally stabbing the student.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/nowak-killer-appeals-against-conviction-and-sentence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/nowak-killer-appeals-against-conviction-and-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head who changed term dates to go on cruise banned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Ryde Academy headteacher Joy Ballard is banned from teaching for at least two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/head-who-changed-term-dates-to-go-on-cruise-banned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/head-who-changed-term-dates-to-go-on-cruise-banned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth title-winner Higham dies, aged 95]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth's oldest living player and 1949-50 First Division title winner Peter Higham dies, aged 95.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-title-winner-higham-dies-aged-95/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-title-winner-higham-dies-aged-95/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 14, and woman arrested over death of man]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 50s died in hospital after being found seriously injured at a home on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/boy-14-and-woman-arrested-over-death-of-man/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/boy-14-and-woman-arrested-over-death-of-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother says new custodial sentences for daughter's rapists 'better' but still 'not enough']]></title><description><![CDATA[Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences but have since been handed a four year detention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mother-says-new-custodial-sentences-for-daughters-rapists-better-but-still-not-enough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mother-says-new-custodial-sentences-for-daughters-rapists-better-but-still-not-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police dog helps officers catch criminal in cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carl Isham from Ryde tried to escape police by escaping through a cemetery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-dog-helps-officers-catch-criminal-in-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-dog-helps-officers-catch-criminal-in-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupils immortalise WW2 heroes with special plaque]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plaque honours Wing Cdr James Nicolson VC, Pilot Officer Martyn Aurel King and Pte Bert Warne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pupils-immortalise-ww2-heroes-with-special-plaque/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/pupils-immortalise-ww2-heroes-with-special-plaque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosepipe ban for Hampshire and Isle of Wight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Water follows South East Water by introducing restrictions on its customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hosepipe-ban-for-hampshire-and-isle-of-wight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hosepipe-ban-for-hampshire-and-isle-of-wight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Pompey closing in on Milovanovic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest transfer gossip from Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-pompey-closing-in-on-milovanovic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-pompey-closing-in-on-milovanovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men bailed after fatal fire murder arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 20s died following the roof fire at the home on Ronsons Close, Cowes, on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/men-bailed-after-fatal-fire-murder-arrests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/men-bailed-after-fatal-fire-murder-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The making of Dean - England's serene stand-in skipper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Dean could have been defined by one crushing dismissal at Lord's - here is how she has steered England to the World Cup semi-finals as stand-in captain instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-making-of-dean-englands-serene-stand-in-skipper/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/the-making-of-dean-englands-serene-stand-in-skipper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police search for 135 sheep stolen from farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The livestock taken from a farm in the Hursley area has a total estimated value of &pound;18,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-search-for-135-sheep-stolen-from-farm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/police-search-for-135-sheep-stolen-from-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent school 'pleased' with alternative to GCSEs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty years ago, Beadales School launched its own alternative exam system to GCSEs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/independent-school-pleased-with-alternative-to-gcses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/independent-school-pleased-with-alternative-to-gcses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City farm vandalism sees animals lost to fox]]></title><description><![CDATA[The community has raised thousands to help pay for repairs as released chickens lost to fox.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/city-farm-vandalism-sees-animals-lost-to-fox/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/city-farm-vandalism-sees-animals-lost-to-fox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Despondent' coastguards protest pay cuts plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coastguard rescue officers demand the government reinstates their payments for emergency callouts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/despondent-coastguards-protest-pay-cuts-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/despondent-coastguards-protest-pay-cuts-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth bring in midfielder Bailey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth sign Odin Bailey on a three-year deal after the midfielder left Stockport County at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-bring-in-midfielder-bailey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/portsmouth-bring-in-midfielder-bailey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of ferry route 'massive blow' to town, says MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brittany Ferries announced it will sell the vessel which serves Poole - Cherbourg travellers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/loss-of-ferry-route-massive-blow-to-town-says-mp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/loss-of-ferry-route-massive-blow-to-town-says-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three boys arrested after pigeons found dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead birds were discovered underneath South Parade Pier and also on Commercial Road in Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/three-boys-arrested-after-pigeons-found-dead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/three-boys-arrested-after-pigeons-found-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge 'wrong' to spare boy rapists from custody, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three teenage boys convicted of rape should have been detained, the Court of Appeal hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/judge-wrong-to-spare-boy-rapists-from-custody-court-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/judge-wrong-to-spare-boy-rapists-from-custody-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nowak case officers face gross misconduct investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/nowak-case-officers-face-gross-misconduct-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/nowak-case-officers-face-gross-misconduct-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Pompey to sign Stockport's Bailey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest transfer gossip from Portsmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-pompey-to-sign-stockports-bailey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-pompey-to-sign-stockports-bailey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Textile artist's 206 tea towels lost in the post]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collection of work has gone missing ahead of being displayed at the Alton Arts Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/textile-artists-206-tea-towels-lost-in-the-post/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/textile-artists-206-tea-towels-lost-in-the-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We never imagined our teen would suffer a stroke']]></title><description><![CDATA[A mum delivers a warning to others after her son Finley suffered a life-changing stroke aged 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/we-never-imagined-our-teen-would-suffer-a-stroke/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/we-never-imagined-our-teen-would-suffer-a-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxfam in 'race against time' after Venezuela earthquake]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oxford-based charity has launched an emergency appeal for those affected by the disaster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/oxfam-in-race-against-time-after-venezuela-earthquake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/oxfam-in-race-against-time-after-venezuela-earthquake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl reveals rape trauma ahead of sentence review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teenager is one of two girls who were raped by two boys in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/girl-reveals-rape-trauma-ahead-of-sentence-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/girl-reveals-rape-trauma-ahead-of-sentence-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol City interest was real - Mousinho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho says summer speculation over a potential move to Bristol City was built on real interest from the Robins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bristol-city-interest-was-real-mousinho/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/bristol-city-interest-was-real-mousinho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gaslighted until my morning sickness made me blind']]></title><description><![CDATA[Expectant Mums are asking why a pregnancy sickness drug is not easily accessible to all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gaslighted-until-my-morning-sickness-made-me-blind/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gaslighted-until-my-morning-sickness-made-me-blind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gossip: Pompey eye Kamara, Bowat clear to leave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest Portsmouth transfer news and rumours with Hull City winger Abu Kamara a reported target.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-pompey-eye-kamara-bowat-clear-to-leave/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/gossip-pompey-eye-kamara-bowat-clear-to-leave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summerville exits World Cup but Canada progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville sees his shot saved during a dramatic penalty shootout against Morocco to knock the Netherlands out of the World Cup on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/summerville-exits-world-cup-but-canada-progress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/summerville-exits-world-cup-but-canada-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers 'angry' as pigeons found dead at pier]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dead birds were discovered underneath South Parade Pier in Southsea on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/volunteers-angry-as-pigeons-found-dead-at-pier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/volunteers-angry-as-pigeons-found-dead-at-pier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Stunning Strawberry Moon lights up the sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clear night skies over Hampshire and Dorset give stunning shots of the Strawberry Moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/in-pictures-stunning-strawberry-moon-lights-up-the-sky/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/in-pictures-stunning-strawberry-moon-lights-up-the-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water vole volunteers 'get very excited by flattened poo']]></title><description><![CDATA[Regular surveys of the River Meon show a successful reintroduction of water voles in Hampshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/water-vole-volunteers-get-very-excited-by-flattened-poo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/water-vole-volunteers-get-very-excited-by-flattened-poo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwave highlights 'cooling divide' concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[An air conditioning engineer says he has seen an increase in calls following the recent heatwave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heatwave-highlights-cooling-divide-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/heatwave-highlights-cooling-divide-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mousinho shows rare honesty about Robins' approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's always a lot to discuss on the opening day of pre-season and today's interview with John Mousinho is particularly fascinating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-shows-rare-honesty-about-robins-approach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/mousinho-shows-rare-honesty-about-robins-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal crash court ruling 'extraordinary' - coroner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charges are dropped against a port truck driver who ran over a 87-year-old cruise ship passenger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fatal-crash-court-ruling-extraordinary-coroner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/fatal-crash-court-ruling-extraordinary-coroner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hants captain Vince hopeful over Cartwright injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire captain James Vince is keeping his "fingers crossed" over an injury suffered by all-rounder Hilton Cartwright in the T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hants-captain-vince-hopeful-over-cartwright-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hants-captain-vince-hopeful-over-cartwright-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men remain in custody after fatal house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 30 firefighters were sent to the fire on Ronsons Close, Cowes, on Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/two-men-remain-in-custody-after-fatal-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/two-men-remain-in-custody-after-fatal-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbott's mentorship has 'changed my life' - Baker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker says Kyle Abbott's mentorship helped him on his journey to becoming an England Test player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/abbotts-mentorship-has-changed-my-life-baker/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/abbotts-mentorship-has-changed-my-life-baker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-is-pregnancy-sickness-drug-not-easily-accessible-to-all/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/why-is-pregnancy-sickness-drug-not-easily-accessible-to-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight attendant recounts 'dire' volcanic ash scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clare O'Donnell recounts a flight in 1982 made famous by the pilot's expert handling of the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/flight-attendant-recounts-dire-volcanic-ash-scare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/flight-attendant-recounts-dire-volcanic-ash-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses 'can't survive' roadworks, publican warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Water has been repairing a collapsed sewer in Shirley, Southampton since April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/businesses-cant-survive-roadworks-publican-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/businesses-cant-survive-roadworks-publican-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/navy-to-build-drone-equipped-warships-instead-of-replacing-ageing-destroyers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/navy-to-build-drone-equipped-warships-instead-of-replacing-ageing-destroyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent stun Hants as Lees ties record in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half-centuries from Daniel Bell-Drummond and Sam Billings inspire Kent to victory over South Group leaders Hampshire in the T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/kent-stun-hants-as-lees-ties-record-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/kent-stun-hants-as-lees-ties-record-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hants extend lead, Blaze go second in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire beat Durham to move two points clear at the top of the Women's T20 table, while The Blaze go second with victory against Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hants-extend-lead-blaze-go-second-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/hants-extend-lead-blaze-go-second-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three more murder and arson arrests after fatal fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to the blaze in Cowes in the early hours of Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/three-more-murder-and-arson-arrests-after-fatal-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/southampton/three-more-murder-and-arson-arrests-after-fatal-fire/</guid></item></channel></rss>