Picture shows anti-racism demonstrators in Southampton in October 2025. Southampton anti-racist and community groups are holding a demonstration calling for community unity this weekend. A counter-demonstration organised by one of the groups, Southampton Stand Up To Racism, is also being held on Wednesday evening (17/6/26). Both events will be...
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Reader’s letter: Rioters from outside Southampton don’t see the lasting damage to our community
By Lori Foster, Councillor for Portswood. Portswood is a community of diversity, community and togetherness. After the dust of the 2nd June riots cleared, many of us, along with city council workers, headed up to clean and clear – to return order to our homes and streets. By 10am,...
Reader’s letter: When will this madness end?
By D A Jones. I understand the frustration and heartbreak over Henry Nowak, a young man, losing his life. I also understand why people feel let down by how the situation was handled in the immediate aftermath. But we also have to face a difficult truth: even if he...