By Stephen Slominski
South Western Railway (SWR), the operator running the main commuter service from Southampton to Waterloo, is set to become the first to return to public ownership.
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By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
E-scooter users failing to follow the Highway Code are “getting like a plague” in Southampton, a councillor has claimed.
The eagerly anticipated BEK Sourdough Bakery in St Denys has taken another step towards opening, with eye-catching signage now adorning the corner premises at St Denys and Priory roads.
A local sixth form college has been given an ‘Outstanding’ rating by government watchdog Ofsted.
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There was virtual gridlock around many local roads on Wednesday morning (Nov 27) after a section of Thomas Lewis Way was closed in both directions following flooding.
In light of the government’s announcement that the winter fuel payment will only be paid to pensioners receiving certain benefits, some Southampton libraries are offering help with pension credit applications.
South Western Railway (SWR) is inviting bids for its Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF) to support projects with a community or social benefit.
Police recovered 328 knives and made 20 knife-related arrests during a campaign to tackle the problem this month.
Outline plans for student buildings on the former Church Garage car showroom premises on St Denys Road have been submitted.
Southampton City Council has joined a national campaign as part of Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week to highlight support available and encourage residents to report incidents.
Updated: A local volunteer is bringing song, rhyme, and fun to young children at Cobbett Road Library, helping to boost early language development and social skills.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A new Swaythling convenience shop will be allowed to sell alcohol – but not as late into the night as its operator had hoped.
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By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
More than £4.5million will be invested in Southampton to improve bus services.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Closing statements in the planning inquiry over a proposed redevelopment of former St Mary’s School playing fields will be submitted in writing.
The Southampton Toy Appeal is back for its 36th year, aiming to bring festive joy to vulnerable children and struggling families across the city.
Darren Paffey, MP for Southampton Itchen (Lab), has called on the government to consider locating a banking hub in Bitterne.
A sourdough bakers is moving from Eastleigh to St Denys and intends to open at the former St Deny’s Grill (sic) premises on the corner of St Denys and Priory roads in January.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Plans to build two new family homes in Oaktree Road have been approved by councillors.
The group that owns Southampton and other regional airports is likely to be sold to a German based airport company in a £1.53bn deal.
Volunteers joined senior council ranger Ian Bailey on Thursday (Oct 31) to plant hundreds of bulbs, including wild garlic and bluebell, around Cutbush Hidden Pond, near Meggeson Avenue, which has just had a major programme of work including pond dredging and construction of a new viewing platform.
Southampton City Council has said it’s “delighted to announce the appointment of large housing provider Abri as their preferred bidder to deliver up to 189 much needed affordable homes in Townhill Park”.
Southampton City Council, with Bluestar, Unilink, and First Solent, is bringing back the popular 5 for £5 group fare for the festive season.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A major investment project to protect hundreds of Southampton homes and businesses from flooding could be supported by a fund launched by the Labour government.
The council has announced that "unchartered cables" [sic] at the St Denys Road repair site have been deemed safe, and repair work is expected to continue until December 15, although both adjacent lanes will remain closed through November.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The inquiry over refused plans for 84 homes on former St Mary’s School playing fields in Bitterne Park is set to begin this week.
• St Mary’s playing field inquiry: key points from day one
• Housing land supply clash at former St Mary’s School land appeal
Council officers have recommended conditional approval of revised plans for new houses on Oaktree Road, which are set to go before the city’s planning panel.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Residents have warned that plans to build scores of affordable homes on former school playing fields would see the irreversible loss of the area’s last ‘environmental green lung’.
Traffic regulation orders for the council’s ‘Portswood Project,’ which includes a peak-hours bus gate limiting general traffic on Portswood Road from early 2025, are now open for public comment.
Appleton Road and parts of Hillside Avenue are due to be closed on Monday and Tuesday (Oct 4/5) for works on behalf of Southern Water.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The timetable has been confirmed for an inquiry to assess and explore the issue of gambling harms in Southampton.
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