Young readers across Southampton are being encouraged to read books in the summer break and the initiative offers volunteering opportunities with children for students staying in Southampton over this summer.
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Here at Wessex Scene, we’re launching a newsletter to keep contributors and readers engaged and in the loop.
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The Green City Charter is being launched on Thursday, although was originally supposed to be formally unveiled over two months ago.
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The two coastal cities are known for their importance as ports.
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Southampton Airport has both recently played host to Air Force One and celebrated being named the Best in Europe for customer service.
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A petition opposing Southampton Airport’s attempts to gain permission to fell more than 200 trees has garnered over 4,000 signatures.
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There could be further major lecture strikes across UK universities over pensions.
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The University of Southampton also ranked first for music in the UK.
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Professor Werner asserted that he’d been discriminated against by the University of Southampton based on his nationality and religious beliefs.
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On Wednesday, a memorial tree was planted on Highfield Campus to mark the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth.
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