By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Residents will take to the streets to protest against plans for hundreds of student flats on a university site.
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17th January 2026
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Residents will take to the streets to protest against plans for hundreds of student flats on a university site.
Some local roads in Bitterne Park were again gridlocked on Wednesday (Jan 14) following similar jams on Tuesday, both thought to be caused by disruption on the M27. The traffic light sequence at Woodmill is also being blamed. Pictured is Wednesday's particularly slow crawl down Bond Road at 9am - with cars trying to get up the hill finding it virtually impossible.
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What was the Old Chemist like when it really was a working pharmacy? And how does it feel to return to the same building decades later, now freshly renovated and serving the community in a very different way?
Fires & Fascism, a documentary examining the increasing number and intensity of wildfires across Europe and the links it draws to climate change, corruption and far-right politics, is to be screened at October Books.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The Environment Agency is expected to publish a report next month on its project to improve the ecosystem along the lower River Itchen, including Riverside Park.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Tensions flared at a community meeting in Portswood as attempts were made to focus discussions on the use of a hotel as accommodation for asylum seekers.
Update: Alert no longer in force
A flood alert has been issued for Mansbridge and Riverside Park, with high river levels and tides on Friday bringing a risk of minor flooding.
Library photo
Police have rejected concerns that a Highfield neighbourhood meeting on Thursday is intended to discuss banning protests, ahead of a Police and Communities Together (PACT) session with residents.
The Songbird cafe at The Triangle has announced it will close in April 2026.
Ceno Restaurant has announced it has closed after over 20 years, blaming “ongoing issues connected with the Highfield Hotel” in which it’s located, and which accommodates asylum seekers.
Photo: Google
Cobbett Brick Club, a new Lego group for 6-13s, will be continuing during January.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was taken to hospital from a Harcourt Road property with what's described as "a serious head injury".
A planning application to erect two one-bed flats at a Manor Farm Road property close to the Triangle has now been approved, with councillors granting conditional permission following an earlier refusal and a dismissed appeal.
Heralded by a flotilla of inclusive flags mysteriously appearing on lamp posts and bright blue skies after an unpredictable week, Christmas in the Triangle proceeded confidently on December 20, raising the bar and attracting the largest crowds seen in recent years. Read our report & see our picture gallery.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
St Denys Road company Cruise Azure Parking has had its challenge to restrictions imposed on its operation by the council rejected by a planning inspector.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A toy library which has provided free play to thousands of children for more than 50 years is set to close at the end of the month.
Photo: LDRS
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A controversial student accommodation scheme on the site of Portswood shopping centre has been approved by the narrowest of margins at a council meeting.
A new store specialising in African, Middle Eastern and South Asian produce has opened in Portswood on the corner of Brookvale and Portswood roads, next door to Waitrose.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Developers have agreed to make changes to a major student accommodation scheme in Portswood by increasing commercial space in an attempt to secure planning permission.
Local group The Friends of Riverside Park has paid tribute to longstanding member and former chair Doug Perry, who has passed away aged 93.
A car fire at the Triangle on Wednesday evening (Dec 10) caused a short road closure as emergency services dealt with the clear-up.
Photo: Matt Hill
MP for Southampton Itchen Darren Paffey (Lab) has urged a reassessment by LINK on its decision that Bitterne doesn’t need a banking hub following four bank branch closures in as many years.
By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
A new cocktail bar in Bitterne Park has been granted permission to serve alcohol and play both live and recorded music.
The council is due to introduce new permanent household bin collection days in January.
Southampton City Council has become the first city-status authority to join the Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA), a group of more than 30 organisations calling for tougher restrictions on gambling advertising.
Updated: There have been calls for better signage to warn drivers of larger vehicles about the possible pitfalls of driving over Woodmill Bridge after a spate of reported incidents.
Protesting groups again faced each other on Sunday afternoon outside Highfield House Hotel, following a march through Portswood organised by Southampton Stand Up to Racism.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Protesters and counter protesters who have repeatedly gathered outside a Southampton hotel housing asylum seekers will be asked to attend a council meeting to discuss issues around the demonstrations.
Southampton City Council has announced four free weekend parking days in district centre car parks, including Bitterne and Portswood, in the run up to Christmas.