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By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter

Abuse of roadworkers has become “part of the job” in Southampton, it’s been claimed.

New Triangle restaurant Curry Lounge hopes to open by December 13, the team has revealed — and it will be BYOB.

A winter wonderland trail, including nutcrackers, fairy doors and a Grinch display, is now live around St Denys.

Activists are calling for immediate government action on climate change with a march on Saturday (Dec 9) in Southampton city centre, midway through the COP 28 conference.

Local children can again post letters to Santa using special post boxes positioned at various locations in Bitterne Park and St Denys – and may even get a reply.

“Quirky colourful treat” shop The Whimsical Kitchen is planning a move from St Denys to Bitterne Park Triangle.
Photo: España Sheriff

Drivers face further headaches as overnight vehicular closures of Cobden Bridge and St Denys Road are planned for six nights in December for resurfacing and relining work.

The man who became Bitterne Park ward’s first Labour councillor in 2022 has been stripped of his party membership.

by Stephen Slominski 

 The Hampshire Live news website has announced it will be closing on November 30, leaving staff jobless just before Christmas.

A new curry house is being billed for The Triangle at the site of the former Dhamaka restaurant premises.

The play area outside Sainsbury’s on St Denys Road appears to be undergoing some renovation prior to reopening, although it’s unknown when this will be.

The council is planning to carry out repair work in Premier Parade, off Forest Hills Drive, starting towards the end of November.

Yes, the Triangle clock now appears to be telling the correct time after around eight weeks, following a power cut in parts of the Bitterne Park ward.

A consultation has opened on government-funded plans to revamp the Portswood Road and Lodge Road junction next summer.

Southampton City Council, alongside Bluestar, First Solent and Unilink, has revived the popular’ 5 for £5’ group travel offer for Christmas, thanks to government funding.

A Bitterne Park councillor championed what he described as “the excellent work of two of Bitterne Park’s schools” during his maiden speech at a full council meeting on Wednesday (Nov 15).

It's understood that the much-anticipated Triangle Clock repair is scheduled for November 20.
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