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.
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7th December 2025
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.
Officers investigating the death of a man in Portswood last night (December 3) have arrested four people as part of their “initial enquiries”.
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The council is due to introduce new permanent household bin collection days in January.
Bitterne United Reformed Church in Bitterne Precinct is inviting residents to its Christmas Tree Festival, where a collection of trees decorated by local groups and organisations will be on display throughout December.
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.
Police have said that no arrests were made at protests centred around Highfield House Hotel on Sunday (Nov 30), but two people were ordered to leave the dispersal order area.
The Environment Agency is asking for public views on three proposals to enhance the River Itchen north of Woodmill. The consultation runs until Friday, December 12.”
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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.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Council bosses are being urged to position Southampton at the front of the queue for driverless technology.
Southampton’s Winter Maker’s Market will bring work from more than 100 independent artists and makers to God’s House Tower across two festive weekends in December.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Details on the roll-out of weekly food waste collections in Southampton have been revealed by the council.
Fiona Funnell, leader of Southampton’s Delicious Sounds Choir, talks to bitternepark.info about what draws people to join a community choir.
A St Denys pub has said it's been "burgled" for the second time in five days.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Calls are being made for protests outside a Southampton hotel that is housing asylum seekers to be moved to a city centre location.
Southampton City Council is asking residents to share their views on how local services should be funded and prioritised as it prepares its 2026/27 budget.
Police investigating an incident, where thousands of pounds worth of criminal damage was caused at the Utilita Bowl in West End, are appealing for information and witnesses to the incident.
Residents are being urged to watch out for scam text messages claiming to offer access to Winter Fuel Payments.
Nearly 33 months after the Riverside Park pontoon was first reported broken, a new bridge and fittings have been fabricated and await galvanising before reinstallation.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The new proposed operator of Southampton Water Activities Centre (SWAC), it has been revealed.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
New details of major proposals to replace an ageing road bridge in Southampton have been revealed.
The 24-hour cashpoint outside the newsagent at the Triangle now appears to have been removed, leaving a boarded-up space where the ATM was once available.
Long-standing music venue The Joiners in St Mary’s Street, hosting live music since 1968, will be protected from possible closure after being brought into community ownership.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The decision on plans for a major student accommodation scheme in Portswood has been deferred.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Southampton Airport has agreed to plant four times the number of trees it plans to remove from South Stoneham Cemetery.
The council has announced that Southampton City Art Gallery is preparing to welcome back visitors following its refurbishment.
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a sexual offence reported in October on Cemetery Road.