A Southampton charity dedicated to eradicating loneliness in the city has officially launched its 16th annual Tree of Light fundraising and awareness campaign. Communicare hopes to help combat isolation through its sponsored festive lights, each one commemorating a loved one or special cause, at its switch-on events in November...
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Southampton NHS Trust sees hundreds patients diagnosed with tooth decay amid dentist appointment troubles
Photo Cottonbro Studio. As getting a dentist appointment seemingly becomes harder and harder, Southampton hospitals have diagnosed hundreds of patients with dental issues. More than 450 patients have been diagnosed with issues attributed to tooth decay in Southampton hospitals over the past three years, a new investigation has revealed....
Experience: The trials and tribulations of working out as a trans woman
By Mabel Wellman. Since I was in primary school, I have enjoyed exercising. I was around ten years old when I got my first set of dumbbells with my pocket money. My step dad bought me a set of weights, dumbbells and barbells from a neighbour too not long...
Kawala come to Southampton’s Engine Rooms in February
North London five-piece Kawala have announced an upcoming project, the Kawala Collection landing January 24th,and will be going on tour, coming to Southampton’s Engine Rooms on February 1st. Mini album, the Kawala Collection, releasing January 24th, consisting of 9 tracks portraying Kawala’s diverse songwriting capabilities, from the sun-kissed American...
Review: Delilah Bon, Joiners, Southampton
Words and pictures by Spring Wise. “And your mother is my cheerleader And I know just how to please her She’s knitting me a sweater Said “Delilah Bon 4eva!”” The first thing I noticed when I arrived at the Joiners (1/11/24) was that I wasn’t the only wheelchair...
Book Review: Bridges Not Borders
By Laura McCarthy. Bridges Not Borders is an anthology of South Asian short stories, edited by Wales-based Aiysha Jahan and Susmita Bhattacharya, who lives in Winchester. The aim of the book is to celebrate unity and to act as a megaphone for a variety of voices. Overall, this a...
Heritage: Do you know your streets in Southampton?
By Martin Brisland. Do you know your streets in Southampton? Where do you think Southampton’s High Street is? Many would assume that the precinct area around the entrance to Westquay, with its large shops,is the High Street. In fact, the area from the Bargate down to Town Quay is...
Interview: Wendy James speaks ahead of her Hampshire appearances
Words by Joy McKay. Photo by David Leigh Dodd. On a Friday evening in 1989 I sat down to watch Top of The Pops, as I did every week. I remember Wendy James, lead singer of Transvision Vamp, screaming down the camera lens at me as she launched into...
View from the Kingsland: Rock Bottom
By Nick Mabey. Considering we’ve only amassed a grand total of one point from nine games, it’s surprising Saints have only just arrived at the bottom of the table (discounting goal difference moments here and there). We had Wolves to thank for elevating us to 19th until this past...
Charlie Barnes takes a break from the Bastille Presents & project to talk about his new solo album
Words: Sally Churchward. Photos: Bella Briscoe. Multi-instrumentalist Charlie Barnes launched his new solo album, The Heart of the Home on Friday. He is also a big part of the Bastille Presents & project, which brought him to Southampton for a show at The 1865. Sally Churchward caught up...