The Latest Breaking News from Southampton

Joanne Sheen murder probe: Second arrest after remains of missing mum found in London

Close friend of Joanne Sheen says ‘nothing could prepare’ her for the discovery of her missing friend

Evening Standard · Sep 21

Missing Mum's Seven-Year Mystery Deepens as Man Is Re-Arrested on Murder Suspicion After Wildfire Find

Human remains found in fire-damaged shrubland in Feltham have been identified as missing Southampton mother Joanne Sheen, prompting two arrests in a murder investigation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 20

'Nothing could prepare me for the discovery of the murdered body of my missing friend'

The remains of Joanne Sheen, who had been missing for seven years, were found last month after they were unearthed by a wildfire

Evening Standard · Sep 19

Former PE teacher found guilty of having sex with 16-year-old pupil

Bronwen James, 30, was convicted of the charges involving a schoolboy at Bitterne Park School in Southampton, Hampshire.

Evening Standard · Sep 10

First look: Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 to undergo major luxury refurbishment

The ship is the only vessel in the world regularly operating transatlantic crossing between Southampton and New York

The Independent UK · Sep 9

‘Why was Mum in clothes you could wear in the winter?’: family seeks answers after care home heatstroke death

Thousands died because of this summer’s extreme hot weather – caused by the climate crisis. Anita Bazell, taken to hospital during June’s heatwave with a body temperature of 41.2C, was one of them

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

Air pollution from ships may be more harmful than road traffic emissions, port study finds

Scientists say ultrafine particles in cruise ship emissions associated with reduced ability to resist common viruses

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4

Traffic-calming schemes are controversial – here’s why some succeed while others fail

In January 2025, a traffic-calming gate was installed by the local council in the Portswood area of Southampton on the south coast of England. But when this bus gate (a section of road where only buses and other authorised vehicles are allowed to pass) was removed following months of consultations,…

The Conversation · Aug 17

Ten new Wetherspoons pubs to open before Christmas - with two coming to London

A new site will open in Manchester Airport, as well as cities including Edinburgh, Southampton and Hull

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Most X accounts posting about Belfast and Southampton unrest were based outside UK

Exclusive: Analysis shows 55% of accounts were overseas – and seven of 12 most-read posts came from US

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9