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In Common
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Grass-roots community, culture and arts website, based in Southampton.
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Interested in promoting community cohesion, equity, a fairer society, celebrating diversity.
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Southampton Seed Swap returns:
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Southampton Seed Swap returns for 20th birthday - In-Common - Southampton
Keen gardeners and those who are new to planting are invited to join in the celebrations of 20 years of Southampton Seed Swap next month. Once again, the event  will be held at Bitterne Station Commun...
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February 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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"The band left their mark on the fans who flocked to Vinilo record store to see them."
Only The Poets greeted crowds of fans at a record signing at Vinilo, Southampton on Sunday.
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Only The Poets record signing at Vinilo, Southampton - In-Common - Southampton
Words and photos by: Bella Briscoe. On Sunday 1st February, Only The Poets made a return to Southampton for an album signing event. It may have been a flying visit, but the band certainly left their m...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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"Those who were devastated by the closure of independent skate pub Beards & Boards need not be sad any longer. Like a buffalo-sauce drenched phoenix, The Dirty Barrel, Southampton, has risen from the ashes with a flashy new look and a kitchen to boot."
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The Dirty Barrel's opening weekend is a shining success - In-Common - Southampton
By Laura McCarthy. Officially launching on Wednesday 4th February, The Dirty Barrel held their opening party across the 30th and 31st of January to the joy of Southampton locals. Those who were devast...
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February 1, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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"...ultimately a story about how people shape us, those who stay, those who leave, and those who return when we least expect it."
See the full review of Love, Death and the Crucial Three by Hampshire author Will Vigar, out tomorrow.
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Review: Love, Death and the Crucial Three by Will Vigar - In-Common - Southampton
By Anita Foxall. Will Vigar’s Love, Death and the Crucial Three is a unique and touching novel that manages to be intimate and expansive at the same time; a story rooted in the life of Jake, which res...
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February 1, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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Just when we most urgently need an effective broadcasting regulator, Ofcom has drastically watered down its enforcement of the rules it's supposed to uphold.

Ofcom's failure to do its job leaves us dangerously vulnerable. Take action: climatemisinformation.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
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February 1, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
January 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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"A real feast, leaving you fulfilled and drained but grateful for the experience".
See the full review of Miss Saigon at Southampton's Mayflower Theatre.

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Review: Miss Saigon, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton - In-Common - Southampton
By Joy McKay.  Despite being a lover of musical theatre somehow Miss Saigon has always passed me by. I think the wonder of flying monkeys or cars or people dressed up as cats or trains appeals to me m...
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January 29, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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"Someone posting something on the internet doesn’t make it true.
"Sharing their words without scrutiny or investigation isn’t journalism.
"It’s spreading gossip, rumours and possibly inaccurate information."
See our latest opinion piece.

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Opinion: journalism should be putting facts ahead of clicks - In-Common - Southampton
By In Common reader. Image: an anti-asylum seeker protest in Portswood, Southampton. Journalism is often a race to get the facts out first.  A lucky scoop can allow a publication to punch way over its...
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January 23, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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"Dear England is an absolute triumph.
"A love letter to English football."
See the full review of Dear England, at Southampton's Mayflower Theatre this week.

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Review: Dear England, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton - In-Common - Southampton
By Neil Glasspool.  January is not the usual time of year for feverish anticipation around the England men’s football team. That kind of behaviour tends to be reserved for the summertime. However, the...
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January 14, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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"Hope followed by despair followed by hope has left us fans a little confused about how to agree a narrative to frame our support around."
See our latest Southampton football column from our resident Saints fan.
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View from the Kingsland - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year? - In-Common - Southampton
By Nick Mabey. As we approach the halfway mark, it’s difficult to know what to make of Saints’ season so far.  Hope followed by despair followed by hope has left us fans a little confused about how to...
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December 23, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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"The show did exactly what it was meant to, putting huge smiles on the audience's faces."

See the full review of last night's Mayflower Theatre pantomime, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan in Southampton.

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Review: Peter Pan, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton - In-Common - Southampton
By Sally Churchward.  Anyone who is at least a semi-regular attendee to the Mayflower Theatre’s pantomime will have come to know what to expect and this year’s delivers just that. It is a spectacular ...
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December 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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"It was always going to be an emotional evening - balanced delicately between a moment happening and passing"

See the full gig review of the final To Kill A King gig, with support from Keston Cobblers' Club and a guest appearance from Bastille's Dan Smith.

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Review: To Kill a King with support from Keston Cobblers' Club - The Ivy House, Nunhead, London - In-Common - Southampton
By Sally Churchward. Photos: Ritta Boll. The  final To Kill a King concert took fans, friends and those who inhabit the blurred space between the two, on an almost cinematic journey from honey and sep...
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November 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Unity demonstrators to hold march on Sunday in Portswood, Southampton, as anti-asylum seeker protesters change day of rally
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Unity demonstrators to hold march on Sunday as anti-asylum seeker protesters change day of rally - In-Common - Southampton
A Southampton anti-racist organisation is inviting people to take part in a unity march and rally in Portswood on Sunday (30th November).  The move comes after an anti-asylum seeker rally, which has b...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Said it many times, but this band deserve a far wider audience.
November 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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“By raising this flag and gathering today, we are celebrating Palestinian culture and history and we are mourning many thousands of innocent dead"
Last Sunday saw a solemn solidarity march through Southampton and flag raising to mark Palestine Independence Day.

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Solemn solidarity march through Southampton and flag raising to mark Palestine Independence Day - In-Common - Southampton
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 Governm...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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"A great homecoming."
See the full gig review of Wet Leg, with support from Faux Real, at Portsmouth Guildhall.
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Review: Wet Leg with Support from Faux Real, Portsmouth Guildhall - In-Common - Southampton
Words by Joy McKay. Pictures: Ritta Boll. After a brief hiatus locals Wet Leg released a new album accompanied by a tour this year. The Isle of Wight two piece having officially added their touring mu...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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"once again prove what huge talent they possess"
See the full review of A Formal Horse at Winchester's Railway Inn.

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Review: A Formal Horse – Railway Inn, Winchester  - In-Common - Southampton
By Darren Grayer.  I feel the need to lay my cards on the table before I start this review in full – I absolutely love A Formal Horse, and I’m happy to admit to them topping my list of favourite music...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! is the story of the Great Grunwick Film Processing Factory Strike of 1976-8, and the inspirational strike-leader Jayaben Desai.
The play comes to Southampton for one night only on Monday.
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Play We Are The Lions comes to Southampton for one night only - In-Common - Southampton
Coming to Southampton for one night only, on Monday, 24th November, We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! is the story of the Great Grunwick Film Processing Factory Strike of 1976-8, and the inspirational str...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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“Southampton has always been a city built on diversity and hard work — people coming together from all walks of life to make something better."

Southampton residents and organizations raise concerns over large anti-migrant demonstration planned for Sunday.

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Southampton residents and organizations raise concerns over large anti-migrant demonstration - In-Common - Southampton
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 larges...
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October 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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We are changing how we do things over on Facebook, with the aim of creating a less toxic space, where we can seek to understand, be understood and help to build communities.
If you use Facebook, please come and join the conversation.

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In Common statement on use of Facebook - In-Common - Southampton
One of In Common’s founding principles was to promote community cohesion and this has always been key to what we do.  Of course, a community won’t always agree with each other, but in any area it’s im...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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"We don’t want our community to be divided”
The local people who are regularly taking to the streets with a message of welcome to refugees in Southampton.

“We welcome refugees” – on the street with the counter-protesters

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"We welcome refugees" - on the street with the counter-protesters - In-Common - Southampton
Joan* can think of many other things she’d be happy to do with her Friday evening. But tonight, as with most other Fridays since early summer, she’s made the short journey from her home and is standin...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Young Southampton band Welly were absolutely superb in their home city on Wednesday night.
Catch them as soon as you can!
October 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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"The energetic delivery in their performance coupled with tunes that you’ll have in your head for days guarantees smiles all round."

See the full gig review of Welly at Southampton's Papillon.

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Review: Welly, Papillon, Southampton - In-Common - Southampton
By Darren Grayer. Young Southampton band Welly have been making quite a name or themselves since forming in 2021. Their live performances are noted for their energetic approach filled with crowd inter...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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I can't claim to being a TV fan back in the day, but I was never going to turn down the chance to speak to Wendy James or review her gig at The Brook.
I have a lot of admiration for an artist who still loves what she does and appreciates those who come to watch her do it.
October 13, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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"Rock n roll runs through her veins"

See the full gig review of Wendy James at The Brook.

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Review: Wendy James, The Brook, Southampton - In-Common - Southampton
By Darren Grayer.  Wendy James really needs no introduction to anyone who was around at the end of the 80s. Numerous Top Of The Pops appearances with her chart-topping band, Transvision Vamp, and cove...
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October 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM