The latest news from the city.
Chase & Status play EngineRooms in Southampton on Thursday 29 October with tickets at £20, part of an outstore event for their new album Generic Everything. Doors open at 20:00, the duo take the stage at 21:00, and the event is for 16 and over.
A guide to Happy Bean Coffee Bar on Bedford Place, an independent, dog-friendly, and inclusive café known for its Moonroast specialty coffee, in-house baking, vegan and gluten-free options, and commitment to sustainability.
The Chennai Lounge, Spice 87 and Spice Kitchen have made the final of the Asian Curry Awards, the 'Curry Oscars', decided by a public vote. Judges visit before the winners are announced at a London gala on 15 November, with Spice 87 also shortlisted for the ARTA awards.
Southampton's Christmas Market returns from 12 November to 27 December across Above Bar Street, the Bargate and Guildhall Square, with a new 38-metre Sky Booster ride, over 30 alpine chalets, a walk-through tree and a nightly laser show.
The Sewing Studio is a dressmaking business on Junction Road in Totton, known mainly for bridal gown alterations and general clothing work. It has a 4.9 rating on Google Maps from 50 reviews, which praise the team's kindness and attention to detail. The post covers services, lead times for bespoke pieces and how to get in touch.
The New Forest's best spots for autumn colour, from Bolderwood's deer and beech woods to the Blackwater Tall Trees Trail and the ancient Knightwood Oak. Includes practical parking notes and guided walks from the 2026 Walking Festival.
October is the time to see the New Forest's beech and oak woods at their brightest, with routes for all abilities. The post covers walks, the deer rut and photography tips.
A guide to the New Forest National Park, 220 square miles of Hampshire from Southampton to the Solent, with its free-roaming animals, villages like Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst, the Heritage Centre, the Wildlife Park and more than 140 miles of paths and trails.
The Big Moon bring their acoustic in-store tour to Southampton's Vinilo on Sunday 1 November, with a signing and a set from their new album Forever. Tickets are through See Tickets, and the show is all ages.
Restaurante Carnicero Steakhouse Restaurant & Bar on Oxford Street brings Galician steakhouse cooking to Southampton, with aged cuts, open-flame grilling and a warm, red-panelled room. Covers the à la carte, set lunch, Sunday roast and Christmas bookings.
