Culture & Arts

Cheryl Baker and Mike Nolan of The Fizz performing

Eurovision Song Contest winners to make Concorde Club debut

Cinderella pantomime launch at Fareham Live, Fareham, Hampshire, Great Britain Press photocall 28th October 2024 Runs from 13th December 2024 to 5th January 2025. Rhiannon Bacchus as CinderellaHorse and Carriage supplied by Madgwick

Cinderella pantomime launch at Fareham Live, Fareham, Hampshire, Great Britain Press photocall 28th October 2024 Runs from 13th December 2024 to 5th January 2025. Rhiannon Bacchus as CinderellaHorse and Carriage supplied by Madgwick

First panto launched at £17 million new theatre venue

The company of Chicago

The company of Chicago

Mayflower Theatre

Soap star and X Factor singer talk ahead of Chicago stage appearance

The event will take place at Solent University

The event will take place at Solent University

Filmmakers to discuss portrayal of gender-based violence on screen at event

Caspar Todd on Married at First Sight UK

Caspar Todd on Married at First Sight UK

Married At First Sight

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New Forest man says he wouldn't do Married at First Sight UK again

Kevin Fraser of Titchfield Festival Theatre

Kevin Fraser of Titchfield Festival Theatre

Planning and development

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Theatre built without planning permission gets stay of execution

Seagrass seed being collected at Seaview, Isle of Wight

Seagrass seed being collected at Seaview, Isle of Wight

Documentary highlights Solent Seascape Project's benefits

Caspar Todd on Married at First Sight UK

Caspar Todd on Married at First Sight UK

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New Forest gardener’s dream of finding love ends on Married at First Sight UK

A scene from &Juliet

A scene from &Juliet

Mayflower Theatre

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Southampton born X Factor star turns greatest love story ever told on its head

Channel 4 Gogglebox views have issued fresh calls to axe couple Mary Killen and Giles Wood from the show.

Channel 4 Gogglebox views have issued fresh calls to axe couple Mary Killen and Giles Wood from the show.

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Calls for Mary and Giles to be axed from Gogglebox over fresh comments

The Beatles at Gaumont Theatre (now known as Mayflower Theatre).

The Beatles at Gaumont Theatre (now known as Mayflower Theatre).

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Extremely rare Beatles record signed in Southampton on sale for $100,000

Some of the team at Good Things coffee shop on Canute Road

Some of the team at Good Things coffee shop on Canute Road

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The coffee shop with 'music at its core' bringing a Japanese touch to the city

A newborn grevy's zebra

A newborn grevy's zebra

Baby Boom: meet the adorable new arrivals at Marwell Zoo

The National Lottery project grant will help make more of the gallery's collection available online for the public to view

The National Lottery project grant will help make more of the gallery's collection available online for the public to view

Art Gallery receives £26,000 grant to digitise collection

Southampton City Art Gallery

Southampton City Art Gallery

Cultural attractions

Second phase of repair works begin at Southampton City Art Gallery

A scene from Wonder Boy

A scene from Wonder Boy

Sonny and his stammer the subject of inspiring play being staged next week

Mike Pavitt as Scrooge with Tiny Tim

Mike Pavitt as Scrooge with Tiny Tim

Marvellous musical version of A Christmas Carol to be staged

To mark the 25th anniversary of Channel 4 Grand Designs, Kevin McCloud is revisiting the first ever build in East Sussex from 1999.

To mark the 25th anniversary of Channel 4 Grand Designs, Kevin McCloud is revisiting the first ever build in East Sussex from 1999.

Grand Designs marks 25th anniversary with revisit to first ever build from 1999

The Romsey Abbey heritage celebrations

The Romsey Abbey heritage celebrations

All the photos from the Romsey Abbey Heritage Craft Day celebrations

Which baker will be crowned the Bake Off winner this year?

Which baker will be crowned the Bake Off winner this year?

The Great British Bake Off

Bake Off fans 'gutted' as judges make 'bizarre decision' to send next baker home

Beaulieu has been named as one of the places that have the most difficult to pronounce names

Beaulieu has been named as one of the places that have the most difficult to pronounce names

Cultural attractions

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The Hampshire village with the name visitors struggle to pronounce

Crooner Jack Jones, who marked his 80th birthday at The Concorde Club, has died

Mike Osman as Jethro

Mike Osman as Jethro

The Concorde Club

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Mike Osman brings his tribute to comedy legend Jethro to the stage

The first Southampton Summer Sessions was a big success

The first Southampton Summer Sessions was a big success

Southampton Summer Sessions

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Chart-topping BRIT Award winner added to Southampton Summer Sessions 2025 bill

Kimberley Nicolle

Kimberley Nicolle

‘My creative process invites people to share the journey with me’

Halloween at Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Halloween at Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Cultural attractions

Amazing autumn things to do in Hampshire this Halloween half term

Gail Platt suffers a cardiac arrest as actress Helen Worth prepares to leave Corrie after 50 years

Gail Platt suffers a cardiac arrest as actress Helen Worth prepares to leave Corrie after 50 years

Coronation Street

Why Coronation Street's iconic theme tune temporarily changed this weekend

Met Police firearms officer turned author Ian Backhouse.

Met Police firearms officer turned author Ian Backhouse.

The firearms officer turned author battling trauma with paranormal fiction

Amy Dowden has only just returned to Strictly in 2024 having missed last season after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Amy Dowden has only just returned to Strictly in 2024 having missed last season after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Amy Dowden may miss Strictly Come Dancing tonight after being rushed to hospital

Pete (right) & Bas

Pete (right) & Bas

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Meet the rapper pensioner duo coming to perform in Southampton

Halloween at Moors Valley

Halloween at Moors Valley

Cultural attractions

Scary trail, spooky train and more: Five fun family things to do this weekend

Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, and Courteney Cox in Year 4 of Friends

Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, and Courteney Cox in Year 4 of Friends

New musical based on TV sensation Friends to play Southampton prior to West End

Bronze rattle pendant from the Peebles Hoard, which dates from 1000-800 BCE

Bronze rattle pendant from the Peebles Hoard, which dates from 1000-800 BCE

University of Southampton

University of Southampton helps preserve 'exceptional' Bronze Age hoard

UK residents must understand their obligations to pay the TV licence if required by law.

UK residents must understand their obligations to pay the TV licence if required by law.

Can TV licence officers force their way into your home? Expert explains all

A scene from 101 Dalmatians: The Musical

A scene from 101 Dalmatians: The Musical

Mayflower Theatre

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You'd be barking mad to miss it: our review of 101 Dalmatians: The Musical

Southampton wrestling company that’s featured WWE stars to celebrate 20th birthday

Southampton wrestling company that’s featured WWE stars to celebrate 20th birthday

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Wrestling company that has brought WWE stars to Southampton marks milestone

Participants in the Art for Earth's Sake project

Participants in the Art for Earth's Sake project

Music students to release climate change track with the help of a chart-topper

Gaye Kenny and Wildlife cameraman and presenter, Hamza Yassin

Gaye Kenny and Wildlife cameraman and presenter, Hamza Yassin

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Southampton woman wins national photography competition

Author Warwick Payne

Author Warwick Payne

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New project from city journalist and politician turned author

BSL signage at Southampton City Farm.

BSL signage at Southampton City Farm.

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Southampton farm adds British Sign Language displays on its trail

Caspar Todd on Married at First Sight UK

Caspar Todd on Married at First Sight UK

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New Forest gardener sees ‘progress’ after getting married on television

Children from Banister Primary School with their artwork in front of the hoardings

Children from Banister Primary School with their artwork in front of the hoardings

School pupils create artwork for new care home hoardings

‘Everything’ follows foster carer Mike and his family on a journey through time with two of the children they have looked after, who are now adults.

‘Everything’ follows foster carer Mike and his family on a journey through time with two of the children they have looked after, who are now adults.

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Southampton features in new film aimed at encouraging fostering

Andrew Wheaton, Brontë Alice-Tadman, Libby Gore, Liam Watson, Daniella Agredo-Piper, Julian Eardley, and Megan Prior will star in the production

Andrew Wheaton, Brontë Alice-Tadman, Libby Gore, Liam Watson, Daniella Agredo-Piper, Julian Eardley, and Megan Prior will star in the production

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Panto cast revealed for Theatre Royal Winchester 'Mother Goose'

15-year-old Ashdunn from Nursling, Hampshire has hit BBC Radio 1 with his music.

15-year-old Ashdunn from Nursling, Hampshire has hit BBC Radio 1 with his music.

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Meet the 15-year-old DJ hitting BBC Radio 1 - despite being too young to play clubs

Caspar Todd on Married at First Sight UK

Caspar Todd on Married at First Sight UK

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New Forest gardener 'running out of energy' with wife after honeymoon

The Point will welcome a performance of

The Point will welcome a performance of

Bowjangles to perform at The Point theatre in Eastleigh

Enjoying last year's Countdown to Christmas event

Enjoying last year's Countdown to Christmas event

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Details of Southampton Christmas lights switch-on revealed

Kym Marsh appears in 101 Dalmatians

Kym Marsh appears in 101 Dalmatians

Mayflower Theatre

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Coronation Street star to play 'most fun character ever' at Mayflower Theatre

The Stranglers will perform at Southampton Summer Sessions 2025

The Stranglers will perform at Southampton Summer Sessions 2025

Southampton Summer Sessions

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The Stranglers announced as Southampton Summer Sessions act for 2025

Top Gear's The Stig visited a Supercar Weekend at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu

Top Gear's The Stig visited a Supercar Weekend at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu

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Top Gear attraction axed following decision to 'rest' BBC show

Fareham Live Gala Night

Fareham Live Gala Night

Win free tickets for Fareham Live show Tiger Who Came to Tea

If you do not watch or record live TV or stream BBC iPlayer, you could be eligible for a £169.50

If you do not watch or record live TV or stream BBC iPlayer, you could be eligible for a £169.50

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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

Paddington Visits launches in Southampton ahead of the beloved bear’s return to the big screen in PADDINGTON IN PERU, in cinemas from November 8th 2024

Paddington Visits launches in Southampton ahead of the beloved bear’s return to the big screen in PADDINGTON IN PERU, in cinemas from November 8th 2024

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Statue of Paddington bear unveiled in Southampton

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