By Nick Mabey. As we head into the third international break of the season (only two to go, both in March), it’s been quite a four-week spell for Saints since the last one. We’ve played five games, winning four and – importantly given our earlier travails – suddenly become...
Southampton listings 14 – 20 November
The sound of fireworks are probably still ringing in your ears. Hell, you may even have yet to put away the Halloween decorations. If you are planning on a gentle drift into the festive season, look away now. This is the week that things get real in the build...
Marching to stop the deaths of children – Southampton’s peace protest for Palestine
By Sally Churchward. Additional reporting by Tom Williams. Children and babies were in the hearts and on the lips and handmade signs of protesters at Sunday afternoon’s peace march and rally for Palestine in Southampton (November 12). Children in Gaza trapped under rubble – missing, presumed dead. 4,600 dead...
Review – Skindred, The Smile Tour, O2 Guildhall Southampton
By Lewis Maclean. Southampton Guildhall felt very much in high spirits when I walked in (November 11). Skindred are no strangers to the venue, having played here several times before. I noticed it filled up quickly early on. An extra bit special tonight too, because it was sold out....
Suburban Safari Suburban Safungi
By Katie Isham. With the daylight hours fleeing and biblical downpours part of our daily routines, conditions are perfectly ripe for mushroom season. Abundance is the word on the street. Maybe not the street, but the soggy, boggy woodland trails. The fungi explosion is happening right now and you...
Plans announced for Southampton’s Remembrance Service and Parade
The Southampton Remembrance Service and Parade will take place on Sunday, November 12. Military contingents and the City of Southampton (Albion) Band will leave Guildhall Square at 10.35am and head towards the Cenotaph in Watts Park, where the annual Remembrance Service will begin shortly before 11am. The service is...
Peace protest for Palestine to be held in Southampton on Sunday
A peace protest for Palestine will be held in Southampton on Sunday (November 14). The event is organised by Palestine Solidarity Campaign Southampton and the Muslim Council of Southampton. Unlike recent vigils in Southampton which have seen protesters gathering outside the civic centre, those taking part in Sunday’s protest...
Interview: Will Young – pop star turned activist, on animal testing and more
By Sally Churchward. Image: Michael Warley. Handcuffing himself to a puppy farm was not the first time Will Young had taken direct action about something he felt strongly about. Previously he tied himself to a tree in protest against the building of the Newbury bypass. A long-time activist, Will...
Joe Hicks comes to Portsmouth on first full band UK tour this month
To mark the first anniversary of his debut album The Best I Could Do at the Time, singer-songwriter Joe Hicks is releasing a deluxe version of the record (out 3rd November) and embarking on his first ever full band UK tour., bringing him to The Edge of the Wedge, Southsea,...
Southern Water demo taking place today
Protesters from Southampton and Portsmouth are joining others outside Southern Water’s headquarters in Worthing today (November 7) with the message ‘stop polluting our water’. Unite Community organised coaches to the event, which began at noon. A spokesperson said: “week. This is unacceptable. We need to tell Southern Water how...