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Southampton is a city in Hampshire, England, and the largest in South East England, 70 miles (110 km) south-west of London and 15 miles (24 km) north-west of Portsmouth. A major port, and close to the New Forest, it lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water, at the confluence of the River Test and Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south. The unitary authority had a population of 253,651 at the 2011 census. A resident of Southampton is called a Sotonian.

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Southampton student's sign asks commuters for work experience

After months of rejection a university student is using a cardboard sign to ask commuters for work experience.
BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Abraham & Mount on target in impressive Chelsea win

Tammy Abraham scores his eighth league goal of the season as in-form Chelsea sweep aside Southampton at St Mary's to climb to fifth in the Premier League.
BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

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Babe Ruth baseball jersey tops rare sports memorabilia sale

The 1938 coaching uniform could reach half a million dollars at auction this November, while a Marilyn Monroe-Joe DiMaggio signed baseball may fetch over $200,000. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:35Published on September 25, 2019

Poor mistakes would cost us against better opposition, says Southgate

England’s defensive mistakes gave Gareth Southgate food for thought on a night when his attackers’ devastating play proved enough to see off Kosovo in a thrilling Euro 2020 qualifying clash. The..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published on September 11, 2019

Premier League Preview: Southampton v Manchester United

Manchester United head to the south looking to turn around their patchy form as they face Southampton in the Premier League. The Red Devils only have one win in the league so far when they beat Chelsea..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:14Published on August 30, 2019

Solskjaer confirms Smalling set for Roma loan move

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer previews his side's Premier League meeting with Southampton on Saturday. Defender Chris Smalling is on his way to Italy to finalise a loan move to Roma,..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:39Published on August 30, 2019

Elle Angel provides packed lunches for rough sleepers

Every week seven-year-old Elle makes packed lunches for homeless people in Southampton.
BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago

Man dies in Southampton electrical substation crash

The vehicle hit an electricity substation causing a fire, police said.
BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago

Southampton stabbing: Family pays tribute to Cristina Ortiz-Lozano

Cristina Ortiz-Lozano's family say she "passed away too soon" and they will always love and miss her.
BBC News - Published on September 25, 2019

Man jailed for attack on Southampton police officer

Sgt Nicholas Tucker suffered serious facial injuries in the attack outside a city centre bar.
BBC News - Published on September 23, 2019

Bournemouth win at Southampton to go third in Premier League table

Bournemouth survive a second-half fightback from Southampton to secure a fully deserved win at St Mary's and move into third place in the Premier League.
BBC News - Published on September 20, 2019

England v Kosovo: M27 closed near Southampton after van fire

Highways England said a combination of a fire and an oil spillage had damaged the carriageway.
BBC News - Published on September 10, 2019

Southampton's Riverside Park sealed off after body find

The man's body was pulled from the River Itchen in the early hours.
BBC News - Published on September 5, 2019

Tyrone Mings: It would be 'fitting to make England debut at St Mary's'

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings says it would be a "fitting story" if he made his England debut at St Mary's after he was released by Southampton as a teenager.
BBC News - Published on September 4, 2019

Vestergaard earns Saints point against Man Utd

Jannik Vestergaard scores his first goal in English football to earn 10-man Southampton a draw against Manchester United at St Mary's.
BBC News - Published on August 31, 2019

Edwards & Jayawardene to coach Southampton-based teams in Hundred

Charlotte Edwards and Mahela Jayawardene are named head coaches for The Hundred's Southampton-based side.
BBC News - Published on August 29, 2019

British wingsuit scientist dies in Saudi Arabia base jump

Dr Angelo Grubisic was an astronautical engineer based in Southampton and a wingsuit designer.
BBC News - Published on August 22, 2019

Liverpool hold on at Southampton despite Adrian blunder

Liverpool defeat Southampton to secure an 11th successive top-flight victory despite a howler by goalkeeper Adrian.
BBC News - Published on August 17, 2019

Southampton 1-2 Liverpool

Liverpool defeat Southampton to secure an 11th successive top-flight victory despite a howler by goalkeeper Adrian.
BBC News - Published on August 17, 2019

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian could miss Southampton game after a pitch invader injured his ankle

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian could miss his side's game against Southampton on Saturday - after a collision with a pitch invader.
BBC News - Published on August 16, 2019

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian an injury doubt after collision with celebrating fan

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian could miss his side's game against Southampton on Saturday - after a collision with a pitch invader.
BBC News - Published on August 16, 2019

Hundcuffed body in Southampton river 'had traces of drugs'

The handcuffed body of 22-year-old Reece Hillier was found two months after he escaped from police.
BBC News - Published on August 2, 2019

Southampton racing driver, 10, named future star

Amelie Acketts, 10, is being tipped as a future star of British motorsport.
BBC News - Published on July 27, 2019

Emiliano Sala: Three Southampton fans fined for plane gestures

Three Southampton fans admit making abusive gestures at Cardiff City fans after the striker's death.
BBC News - Published on July 24, 2019

Lucy McHugh: Murdered girl's stepdad attacked in Southampton

Richard Elmes, 22, was assaulted outside a shop after Lucy McHugh's killer was jailed, police say.
BBC News - Published on July 23, 2019

Manhunt after arrested man flees from Southampton hospital

A man was arrested on Saturday but taken to Southampton General Hospital after complaining of being ill.
BBC News - Published on June 30, 2019

Making sport more inclusive for people with dwarfism

An event was organised in Southampton to make sport more inclusive for people with dwarfism.
BBC News - Published on June 30, 2019

M27 motorway reopens after 55-mile diversion 'gridlock'

The M27 in Southampton was due to reopen on Monday morning, but instead opened on Saturday evening.
BBC News - Published on June 30, 2019

M27 closure causes gridlock across Southampton

The M27 is closed between junctions 3 and 4 while the 1,000-tonne Romsey Road Bridge is installed.
BBC News - Published on June 29, 2019

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to boost semi-final hopes

Bangladesh move a point behind England and the World Cup semi-final places as they beat Afghanistan by 62 runs at Southampton.
BBC News - Published on June 24, 2019

Cricket World Cup: Best shots from Joe Root's century against West Indies for England

Watch the best shots from Joe Root's second century in the 2019 World Cup as England beat West Indies by eight wickets in Southampton.
BBC News - Published on June 14, 2019

Cricket World Cup: England's Jofra Archer takes two wickets in two balls v West Indies

Jofra Archer dismisses Nicholas Pooran and Sheldon Cottrell in consecutive balls to leave West Indies 202-8 in the World Cup group game at Southampton.
BBC News - Published on June 14, 2019

Cricket World Cup: Chris Gayle caught by England's Jonny Bairstow

West Indies opener Chris Gayle is caught up England's Jonny Bairstow to be dismissed for 36 in the World Cup group game at Southampton.
BBC News - Published on June 14, 2019

Cricket World Cup: England's Chris Woakes bowls West Indies' Evin Lewis

Chris Woakes' inswinging delivery bowls Evin Lewis for two in the World Cup group game between England and West Indies at the Hampshire bowl, Southampton.
BBC News - Published on June 14, 2019

Cricket World Cup: England's Jos Buttler expected to be fit for West Indies

England expect wicketkeeper Jos Buttler to be fit for Friday's World Cup game against West Indies at Southampton.
BBC News - Published on June 12, 2019

Football coach Bob Higgins jailed for 24 years for abusing trainees

Bob Higgins touched and groped young trainees over a 20-year period at Southampton and Peterborough.
BBC News - Published on June 12, 2019

Actors targeted in 'homophobic' attack in Southampton

The pair were starring in Rotterdam, which tells the story of a young gay woman.
BBC News - Published on June 9, 2019

Smith's ton sees Australia beat England in Cricket World Cup warm-up

Steve Smith's century leads Australia to a 12-run victory over England in a World Cup warm-up in Southampton.
BBC News - Published on May 25, 2019

England v Australia warm-up: Steve Smith hits ton as Aaron Finch's side earn narrow win

Steve Smith's century leads Australia to a 12-run victory over England in a World Cup warm-up in Southampton.
BBC News - Published on May 25, 2019

Bob Higgins victims to sue Southampton and Peterborough

A lawyer representing victims of Bob Higgins confirms they will sue Southampton and Peterborough.
BBC News - Published on May 24, 2019

Nathan Redmond 'tackled' by a goal in England training

Watch as Southampton's Nathan Redmond is upended by a small goal during an England training session ahead of their Nations League semi final against the Netherlands.
BBC News - Published on May 23, 2019

Why are post boxes being painted blue?

Blue boxes have appeared in Southampton, Nottingham and Taunton, all venues in the Cricket World Cup
BBC News - Published on May 21, 2019

England claim tense win over Pakistan in second ODI

England beat Pakistan by 12 runs in Southampton, with Jos Buttler scoring the second-fastest century by an England batsman in ODIs.
BBC News - Published on May 11, 2019

England v Pakistan: Jos Buttler stars as hosts wins second ODI

England beat Pakistan by 12 runs in Southampton, with Jos Buttler scoring the second-fastest by an England batsman in ODIs.
BBC News - Published on May 11, 2019

St Mary's Stadium: England to play Euro 2020 qualifier with Kosovo at Southampton

Gareth Southgate's England will play a Euro 2020 qualifier with Kosovo at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium on 10 September.
BBC News - Published on May 1, 2019

Southampton car-free Sundays proposed by campaigners

The idea could see traffic banned in Southampton city centre for one Sunday each month.
BBC News - Published on April 24, 2019

Southampton hospital security staff strike over pay dispute

The 21 staff at Southampton General Hospital say their job is dangerous and want a pay increase.
BBC News - Published on April 19, 2019

Southampton begging fines removed by council

Southampton City Council says only one £100 fine has been paid since 2016 and the fines "do not work".
BBC News - Published on April 16, 2019

Southampton council election rivals both called Payne

A Labour election candidate condemns the Conservatives' choice of a rival with the same surname.
BBC News - Published on April 12, 2019

Body of young father who 'fled from police' found handcuffed in Southampton river

Reece Hillier disappeared in January and had a baby son
Independent - Published on March 21, 2019

Man's handcuffed body found in Southampton river

The 22-year-old had run from police as he was about to be searched and was missing for two months.
BBC News - Published on March 20, 2019

Southampton's Ward-Prowse joins England squad as three pull out

Southampton's James Ward-Prowse joins the England squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Montenegro.
BBC News - Published on March 18, 2019

Southampton's stunning win dents Spurs' top-four hopes

Two late goals in five minutes earn Southampton a late win against Tottenham, helping them remain clear of the Premier League bottom three.
BBC News - Published on March 9, 2019

Southampton 2-1 Tottenham: Saints battle back to stun Spurs

Two late goals in five minutes earn Southampton a late win against Tottenham, helping them remain clear of the Premier League bottom three.
BBC News - Published on March 9, 2019