2+ hour, 10+ min ago   (761+ words) I grew up on the outskirts of Southampton in Nursling and went to secondary school at Mountbatten in Romsey. After a gap year travelling, I returned to study Criminology at the University of Southampton. Following a short stint as a…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (457+ words) Nearly 50,000 sick days were recorded among Portsmouth City Council staff in the last year, with mental health responsible for over a quarter of all absences. Stress, anxiety and depression were the leading causes, accounting for nearly 50,000 sick days within Portsmouth…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (391+ words) Families with children who have ADHD are being invited to try out a new digital tool to help with sleep issues. The website, called Sleep Buddy, has been developed by Southampton researchers with input from parents and carers of children…...

3+ mon, 15+ hour ago   (405+ words) The number of pupils in Scottish schools with additional support needs (ASN) is likely to rise again when figures are published later this year, the country's Education Secretary has said. Statistics released last year showed 40.5% of children had an identified…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (776+ words) HMRC is reminding parents'of 16 to 19 year olds that time is running out to apply for a "1,354 a year boost before a key deadline of August 31 2025. Last year, 870,000 parents extended their Child Benefit payments, with most applying on'the HMRC app or…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago   (583+ words) Sir Keir Starmer has announced an "88 million package for youth clubs and schools as he warned children are "too often isolated at home" facing the challenges of the online world. The funding is aimed at delivering services like new climbing…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (381+ words) Late nights are out and early mornings are in for health-conscious Gen Z who are swapping nightclubs and bars for morning workouts, according to new research. The poll of 18 to 28-year-olds showed a major lifestyle shift, with 39% saying they prefer…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (357+ words) A city outdoor centre is set for a new lease of life under plans to become a leading youth adventure hub. Southampton City Council has approved the sale of the Woodmill Outdoor Activity Centre's Stoneham site to Southampton City Scouts....

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (144+ words) A free life skills course is returning to Southampton to support young people. The 14-week accredited programme, You Matter, is run by Yellow Brick Road Projects and will begin on September 18. It is designed for people aged 16 to 35 and covers…...

6+ mon, 4+ day ago   (755+ words) Parents will be entitled to bereavement leave if they lose a baby before 24 weeks, under new plans to be unveiled by the Government. Ministers are set to amend the Employment Rights Bill so that people will be entitled to protected…...