Southampton, South East, England News

Solar lights installed along airport runway
Solar-powered lighting is installed alongside Southampton Airport's runway for planes and airside vehicles.

City Titanic memorial is restored
A newly-restored memorial marking the bravery of the engineers who died when the ill-fated RMS Titanic sank 98 years ago is to be unveiled in Southampton.

Pardew sacked by Southampton despite 4-0 win
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Southampton sack manager Pardew
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Alan Pardew sacked by Southampton
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Southampton sack manager Pardew AFP
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Southampton sack manager Pardew
League One side Southampton dismiss manager Alan Pardew two days after their 4-0 win over Bristol Rovers.

Samurai swords stolen from home
Five collector samurai swords stolen from a home in Southampton could be "a danger in the wrong hands", police say.

Researchers develop sensor technology to charge devices
Eco Factor: Researchers develop sensor technology that harvests energy from physical movements. In a project funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council EPSRC, scientists at the University of Southampton are developing a technology that would harvest energy from physical movements to generate electricity. Using rapid printing process and active printed links, the team is trying to create energy-producing films in textiles. These films would be embedded in the clothing or the materials around like carpets and harvest energy generated by movements to produce electricity, which could be used to power devices instead of relying on batteries for the same. Via: Science Daily

Liebherrs to remain Saints owners
Southampton Football Club's chief executive confirms the club will continue to be owned by the family of Markus Liebherr, who died last week.