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  • Police appeal for witnesses following rape report
  • Extension plans lodged for mosque
  • New powers on betting and vape shops welcomed
  • New cross-city bus connection to hospital launching
  • Closure signposted for busy local road

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Centurion Park plan stirs waterfront access debate

Centurion Industrial Park March 24 L Weedy 600pxyResidents have until April 5 to comment on a planning application for an industrial unit with office space at Centurion Industrial Park, that some fear could affect waterfront access.
Photo: L. Weedy

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40% of Riverside Park’s jubilee oaks replaced

Jubilee trees riverside park 10 7 23 P104056140% of the Riverside Park line of trees planted to commemorate the Queen’s platinum jubilee died and have been replaced.

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Time to elect new police chief

By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

police car rear at night 600pxIt will soon be time to find the next publicly elected official to be the Hampshire and Isle of Wight top police chief.

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Triangle cafe on the market

riverside diner for sale 20 3 24Triangle cafe Riverside Diner has been listed for sale.

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Mousehole Lane: Construction scheduled for pedestrian crossing

mousehole lane notice about crossing 18 12 23 600pxWork is due to start next month on the installation of a new pedestrian crossing on Mousehole Lane, near Glenfield Infant, Beechwood Junior and other schools.

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Metro plans ‘in motion’: Advanced studies underway

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

manchester tram pixabayWork is underway to explore the possibility of a new city metro system, which was one of the recommendations from the Southampton Citizens’ Climate Assembly.

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The extraordinary story of the Clock Tower’s move to the Triangle 90 years ago

By Brian Thornton

Triangle clock full 600It should never have been here at all and was actually supposed to be just a fountain and not a tower, but somehow against all odds the iconic Clock Tower is celebrating its 90th year in Bitterne Park.

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Council set for £85m asset sales; sites remain mystery

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

civic centre front spring 2023 600pxThe sale of assets owned by financially stricken Southampton City Council (SCC) is set to move forward – but the sites that could be put on the market remain a mystery to the public.

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Could you help track sewage pongs?

riverside park with sewage works closer shot Jan 24 P1040817A citizen science WhatsApp group of strategically located individuals for reporting on frequent sewage odours around the river is looking for two or more volunteers in Bitterne Park

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Housing waiting list stretches to 11 years as threat of homelessness rises

By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter

Albion Towers by Angela ChickenThere are more than 8,000 applicants for social housing in Southampton but they face waits of up to 11 years and five months for a home.

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Public transport and active travel the way forward — Citizens' Climate Assembly

citizens assembly scc 600An assembly of Southampton citizens, convened to recommend how the council should tackle climate and transport, has said it would like a future where people use public transport and active travel as their main ways to get around.

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Fresh look for Bitterne Park barber's

bitterne park barbers 600px 7 3 24Fresh Fades barber's has now morphed into 'Bitterne Park Barbers' with new signage appearing at the Triangle on Thursday (March 7).

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Request for Portswood Treatment Works’ odour management plan

southern water treatment works signAn information request for the Portswood Wastewater Treatment Works’ odour management plan has been filed.

 

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Splishy-splashiness date confirmed

allaboardtempbanner2024Organisers of ‘All Aboard’, the watery festival that takes place on and around our stretch of the Itchen, have announced the date for the sixth annual shenanigans.

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SO18 Big Local's film celebrates 11-year achievements and legacy

Community project SO18 Big Local, which finishes at the end of March, has released a short film celebrating its achievements and legacy. You can read more about its work and closing celebration in our previous piece, and watch the film on our site, or as large as you like on YouTube.

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  • New cross-city bus connection to hospital launching
  • Closure signposted for busy local road

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Parent & Baby/Toddler Hour
Cobbett Road, Southampton, SO18 1HL
Tuesday August 25, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Weekly Parent and Baby/Toddler Hour at Cobbett Road Library. See main story. Check ...


Community Pantry and Cafe
Bitterne Station, MacNaghten Road, Southampton SO18 1GG
Friday August 28, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
"The Art House Pop Up Pantry offers pay-as-you-feel groceries including fresh produce...


Cobbett Brick Club Lego group
Cobbett Road library, SO18 1HL
Friday August 28, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
"Are you aged 6-13 and want to spend an hour with friends building new creative inven...


Moving Voices Open Mic
Bitterne Station Community Hub, MacNaghten Road, Southampton SO18 1GG
Friday August 28, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bunker 178's monthly open mic session... all are welcome! £7.50 on the door, concess...


Southampton Pride
City-wide
Saturday August 29
"Southampton Pride has grown rapidly [since 2016], both in scale and impact. From int...


Free Shop Saturday - Swaythling railway station
Swaythling railway station
Saturday August 29, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Free food and vegetables avoiding food waste. Not a food bank, just free food...


Southampton Pride
City-wide
Saturday August 29
"Southampton Pride has grown rapidly [since 2016], both in scale and impact. From int...


Parent & Baby/Toddler Hour
Cobbett Road, Southampton, SO18 1HL
Tuesday September 1, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Weekly Parent and Baby/Toddler Hour at Cobbett Road Library. See main story. Check ...


Community Pantry and Cafe
Bitterne Station, MacNaghten Road, Southampton SO18 1GG
Friday September 4, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
"The Art House Pop Up Pantry offers pay-as-you-feel groceries including fresh produce...


Free Shop Saturday - Swaythling railway station
Swaythling railway station
Saturday September 5, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Free food and vegetables avoiding food waste. Not a food bank, just free food...


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