Southampton news

• 'Saints won't be adrift for long'

  19-08-2026 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  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.
  
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• Villa £18m bid for Harwood-Bellis rejected by Southampton

  20-08-2026 21:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa have bid worth around £18m plus add-ons rejected by Southampton for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
  
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• Abbott stars before Yorkshire fight back with ball

  20-08-2026 21:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hampshire end day one on 60-4, 113 runs behind Yorkshire, after Kyle Abbott helps dismiss the visitors for 173.
  
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• Boy, 14, dies in hospital after being hit by bus

  20-08-2026 20:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A bus driver is arrested as a 14-year-old boy dies after being knocked down.
  
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• WATCH: Work ongoing to repair forest fire road

  20-08-2026 17:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Work continues on the A31 dual carriageway through the New Forest that remains shut following a van fire on 9 August.
  
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• Arson arrest after former care home gutted by fire

  20-08-2026 17:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters spent more than 22 hours tackling the blaze which left the building partially collapsed.
  
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• Quadruplets among students in South celebrating GCSE success

  20-08-2026 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Quadruplets, a young carer and an aspiring basketball player are among those celebrating their results.
  
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• 'Don't panic Pompey - but don't sweep start under carpet'

  20-08-2026 16:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Radio Solent's Andy Moon takes a look at Portsmouth's squad after a difficult start to the season.
  
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• No Portsmouth incomings before weekend - Mousinho

  20-08-2026 14:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says there will be no new signings before Saturday's Championship game at Lincoln City.
  
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• Does Larin need more help up top?

  20-08-2026 13:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some Saints fans are starting to worry about the defensive capabilities of their side - but is it the attack that needs attention?
  
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• Bathing warning issued for several island beaches

  20-08-2026 12:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Several Isle of Wight beaches are under a no-swim warning because of water pollution.
  
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• 🎧 Dream starts, comeback drama & VAR in Championship?

  20-08-2026 11:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  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.
  
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• Pick of the stats: Southampton v Stoke City

  20-08-2026 10:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport highlights some of the key facts and statistics for the Championship match between Southampton and Stoke City.
  
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• Pick of the stats: Lincoln City v Portsmouth

  20-08-2026 10:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport highlights some of the key statistics and facts for the Championship game between Lincoln City and Portsmouth.
  
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• Royal Marines and soldiers settle MoD asbestos claim

  20-08-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Royal Marines Commandos settle case with Ministry of Defence over Latvia exercise asbestos claims.
  
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• Why is the wildfire-affected A31 still closed and when will it reopen?

  20-08-2026 07:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The major road will have been closed for about two weeks by the time it is back in action.
  
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• How AI solutions could help balance the budgets of the South's councils

  20-08-2026 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councils in the south of England say increasing use of AI is relieving pressure on staff and budgets.
  
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• One-Day Cup: Brilliant Adams earns Hants victory over Surrey

  19-08-2026 20:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Blaze post a record score in beating Durham in the One-Day Cup to stay top as Hampshire, Warwickshire and Somerset also win.
  
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• Forest wildfire hit road to remain shut until weekend

  19-08-2026 17:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are removing an 8km (5 mile) long hose in the New Forest that has helped fight a wildfire.
  
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• Man, 81, stabbed nephew 11 times, murder trial told

  19-08-2026 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An elderly man killed his nephew after a money row and set a fire to cover his tracks, a jury hears.
  
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• Portsmouth defender Ogilvie suffers injury setback

  19-08-2026 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Portsmouth defender Connor Ogilvie suffers a setback with his knee injury, head coach John Mousinho says.
  
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• Firework displays axed as wildfire threat continues

  19-08-2026 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The displays were due to take place at Poole Quay on Thursday and Bournemouth beach on Friday.
  
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• Domestic abuse perpetrators 'don't fear the system', says Commissioner

  19-08-2026 07:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Skye Nicholls' sister says she believes domestic abuse was a factor which led to her death.
  
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• 11-year-old heads to Pokemon World Championship

  19-08-2026 07:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Declan from Portsmouth started playing the trading card game aged eight.
  
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• Holiday hug may have led to fatal fall - inquest

  18-08-2026 20:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Clark, 41, fell down a cliff after going for a midnight walk with a woman he met in Majorca.
  
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• Saints 'miles off' last season's standards at Watford - Adam Blackmore analysis

  18-08-2026 17:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore gives his thoughts on where Southampton are at after their Championship defeat at Watford on Sunday.
  
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• Analysis: Saints 'miles off' last season's standards at Watford

  18-08-2026 17:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore gives his thoughts on where Southampton are at after their Championship defeat at Watford on Sunday.
  
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• Man jailed for violence at Henry Nowak protest

  18-08-2026 17:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Peter Black previously served a jail sentence for trying to buy a handgun on the dark web.
  
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• Forest recovery to take 'many years' after wildfire

  18-08-2026 16:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Experts say it could take up to two decades for the national park to fully recover from the fire.
  
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• 'I can thrive' at Portsmouth - Kamara on return

  18-08-2026 15:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Portsmouth winger Abu Kamara believes that he can "thrive" back at Portsmouth where he previously spent a season on loan.
  
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