I have worked as a local journalist and freelance writer for around 20 years. I’m passionate about local journalism, and believe it has an important role to play in supporting local communities to grow and develop. I founded In Common after being made redundant. I didn’t want to stop...
Michael Akadiri brings Trust Me I’m a Daddy to Totton
Image by Edward Moore. Following his Biggest Award in Comedy nominated debut and subsequent hit tour, multi-award-winning comedian and junior doctor Michael Akadiri takes his sophomore show, Trust Me I’m a Daddy on the road, bringing him to The Attic in Totton on November 15th. Described as “supremely...
Catherine Collins – deputy editor
As a former feature and entertainments writer for the Daily Echo and various other publications (and now working in communications and PR) – I believe everyone has a story to tell… it’s just a matter of helping them to tell it. I’m really looking forward to being involved and...
Review: Lacuna Coil, Bournemouth Academy
Words and pictures by Billy Perrett. The energy for Lacuna Coil in Bournemouth last night was incredible (18/10/24). From the line outside until the very end of the show, everybody was so amped and ready for what was to come and rightfully so. Blind Channel kicked off the evening...
Review: Bastille Presents & – 1865, Southampton
Words by Sally Churchward. Photos by Bella Briscoe. There was something intimate, magical and raw about Bastille’s gig at Southampton’s 1865 last night (18/10/24). Obviously it was a much smaller venue than frontman Dan Smith typically plays with the band’s regular line up – who routinely sell out arenas...
Opinion: Anti-racism – a call to action
By Manthan Pathak. This summer, the country endured a series of racist attacks that were perhaps the most vivid expression of hatred we’ve witnessed in decades. Now, we face the threat of that hatred spilling onto our streets again. As an anti-racist campaigner for 30 years, I write these...
Katie Isham – writer
Born and bred in Southampton, I try to escape but it always seems to pull me back. Maybe it’s something to do with the pull of the sea; I’m always happier near the coastline. Life working with teenagers in a Southampton school keeps me busy and fortunate to see...
Benefits come to Southampton’s Joiners this month
Image by Tom White Last month, Teesside’s Benefits returned with their new single “Land Of The Tyrants,” ahead of their tour, which brings them to Southampton’s Joiners on October 22nd. The track marks their first new material since 2023’s widely acclaimed debut album “NAILS”. “NAILS” landed in April last...
Spring Wise – writer
I’m an artist, home educating parent, foster carer and roller derby coach born and bred in Southampton. I’m also a queer autistic wheelchair user with a passion for disability rights, accessibility and social justice. I love to grow and nurture things of all kinds and am a passionate pursuer...
Interview: Delilah Bon – the ‘evil hate-filled female’ on rage, songwriting and making tiny furniture
By Spring Wise. Images by Helen Tate. Delilah Bon (she/her) chats with Spring Wise (they/them) ahead of her sold out show at The Joiners, Southampton, on November 1st. About a year ago, I complimented a friend on a t-shirt they had on which said “Dead Men Don’t Rape”. She...