Work, when it starts, could take around three months to repair a retaining wall on St Denys Road, involve “an electricity shut down for certain properties” and the full closure of the westbound carriageway for a cable diversion, according to a new council page.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors have asked for a focused briefing on a huge investment project which aims to protect hundreds of Southampton homes and businesses from flooding.
One of the few remaining independent hardware stores in the area is set to close after 35 years, and a planning application to turn the property into a takeaway is winding its way before councillors.
Flagship Coffee opened this month on Portswood Road in premises previously occupied by The Nest, promising a modern, speciality approach to the city’s coffee culture.
Bluestar has said that its service 20 buses that run into Southampton from Bitterne Park will be turning right from St Catherine’s Road down the lower section of Bond Road from September.
Southampton Airport has launched a £100,000 ‘Spitfire Wellbeing Fund’ to support local community organisations’ initiatives that reduce health inequalities and improve health and wellbeing.
A reader whose grandfather used to own Saunders Dairy in Bitterne Park has been in touch to ask whether anyone can share information, photos or memories of it.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A petition urging Southampton City Council to build a theme park on the Toys R Us site has ended with a dozen signatures.
Photo: LDRS
A 13-year old boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision between a car and an e-scooter on Wellington Road.
Sovereign Network Group is appealing against the council’s decision to reject plans to build 84 dwellings on the former St Mary’s School playing fields, and the case will now go to an inquiry.
•Government proposes return of mandatory housing targets; city's goal reduced
Southampton City Council (SCC) has completed a major project, transforming East Park Terrace into a road exclusively for buses, cycles, and taxis.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Planning reform proposals announced by government have been welcomed by the leader of Southampton City Council – while the city’s housing target is expected to drop.
Police have launched an appeal after a house on Cobden Avenue was broken into during the night and various items of jewellery were taken.
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The local “(mostly) folk artist”, who previously published a book of Midanbury tunes, has released a new single from her forthcoming EP.
By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
The new home for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, which will bring a “life-saving” service near Southampton Airport, has been unanimously approved.
There appears to still be no firm timetable for repairs to the St Denys Road railway bridge, which has caused a lane closure, and much inconvenience, since mid-December 2023 due to a landslip - although progress described as “good” between the parties involved is reported.
A new state-of-the-art solar camera has been installed in a fly-tipping hotspot in the car park at Riverside Park on Woodmill Lane to tackle the persistent issue of fly-tipping that plagues the area.
Southampton City Council, in partnership with Bluestar and First Solent, is bringing back the popular 5 for £5 group fare this summer.
On Saturday (July 13), Chris Packham, who grew up in Midanbury and Bitterne Park, launched a new wildlife art trail centred around Bitterne Station, which included unveiling new artwork at Cobbett Road Library
• Listen to our interview with Chris Packham on digest+
• ‘Knowledge Protects Nature: Chris Packham unveils new Cobbett Road Library artwork
By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
The latest Southampton City Council plans to save cash could see Woomill Activities Centre and Southampton Water Activities Centre in Chapel sold off or otherwise disposed of.
By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
Approval has been granted to convert a historic Southampton high street hotel into student accommodation despite concerns that the city’s heritage will be lost.
Photo: LDRS
Bitterne Manor Primary School on Quayside Road has been awarded a one-word ‘Good’ rating by schools watchdog Ofsted following its latest inspection, carried out on June 4.
The University of Southampton has led a project to ensure the legacies of South Asians who shaped modern Britain – including the ‘father’ of Southampton’s Sikh community – go down in history.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The new Labour MP for Southampton Itchen believes his time as a city council cabinet member will allow him to “hit the ground running”, and has mentioned cleaning the River Itchen as a local priority.
• Southampton Itchen win: 'The honour of my life' - Paffey
Labour candidates in both Itchen and Test consituencies have won their seats in Southampton, as Kier Starmer's party celebrates a landslide victory after 14 years of Tory government.
• Southampton Itchen win: 'The honour of my life' - Paffey
•'You've made the daughter of a market trader from our inner city our next MP' - Kaur
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
At her victory speech the new Labour MP for Southampton Test, Satvir Kaur, said "You have made me who I am tonight".
• Labour landslide: Wins for party in Southampton
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The new Labour MP for Southampton Itchen, Darren Paffey, has described his party's victory in the constituency as "the honour of my life".
• 'You've made the daughter of a market trader from our inner city our next MP' - Kaur
• Labour landslide: Wins for party in Southampton
The 2024 Summer Reading Challenge, Marvellous Makers, launches on Saturday (July 6) with activities for all children.
