By Rachel Jones @HMP_SHE On Saturday a small but passionate group gathered in Southampton Guildhall square for a protest organised by the local branch of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (18/4/26). Around 30 people attended, representing a wide range of ages. Though modest in number, the group demonstrated a strong sense...
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Review: Artfulscribe’s LitFest – Mayflower Studios, Southampton
By Anita Foxall. The annual LitFest, organised by Artfulscribe, has firmly established itself as one of Southampton’s cultural highlights, and this year once again delivered a weekend rich with literature, and written and spoken word (13-15/3/26). The University of Southampton, supporter and sponsor of the LitFest, curated the opening...
Opinion: I didn’t want to join unity demonstration but I’m glad I did and I would again
By Portswood Protester. These days it seems I’m always cross. Cross about something, or someone or the general state of the world. On Sunday I was particularly cross that I had to go along to the counter-protest in Portswood (1/3/26). There are other things that I needed to be...
Southampton Police confirm that three dispersed on Sunday were attending Southampton Patriots march
Southampton Police have confirmed via social media that three men who were “shouting about starting fights” at Sunday’s (1/3/26) protests and on whom the Police used their powers under a dispersal order, stated that they were attending the “Southampton Patriots” march and rally. On Sunday, around 60 people gathered...
Reader’s letter: Look what we can achieve when we unite – let’s keep up the momentum
By Adnan Chaudy, Southampton Stand Up To Racism. When Southampton stands together, we show what real community looks like. Last month, hundreds of local people — proud, diverse, and united — took to the streets for our Unity Demonstration against the far-right rally, which had been billed by its...
Solemn solidarity march through Southampton and flag raising to mark Palestine Independence Day
Pictures: Mike Daish. Around 70 people marched through Southampton on Sunday to take part in a solemn show of solidarity with the Palestinian people. The march also renewed demands for the UK Government to stop arming Israel and shut down weapons factories, including the Leonardo site in Southampton. The...
Southampton residents and organizations raise concerns over large anti-migrant demonstration
Southampton residents and organisations have spoken of their concern for the local community following the announcement of plans for a large anti-migrant protest, which organisers aim to be the largest seen outside of London, set to take place in the city on Sunday. The demonstration, backed by Tommy Robinson,...
Southampton joined Global March for Gaza
words and images by Charlotte Ndupuechi. Southampton joined a Global March for Gaza as communities across the south coast united for justice, humanity and Palestine. On Sunday 15 June 2025, residents from across the South gathered for a March for Gaza as part of a Global Day of Action...
Trans rights protest in Winchester hailed as a success
By Mabel Wellman. On the 3rd May, the Hampshire Trans+ Network organised a protest in Winchester. This was to protest against the recent Supreme Court ruling which has excluded trans women from the definition of a woman in UK law. The fallout of which has ranged from trans women...
Places We Fear campaign highlights locations where violence against women and girls has occurred
A Southampton woman has launched a campaign in the city to protest against violence against women and girls (VAWG) and will be holding a march in the city on Saturday (April 19th). Megan Parker explained: “Through my campaign, I have been mapping locations in Southampton where women have experienced...