A pupil at Bitterne Park Primary School has been chosen as the winner of a Southampton MP’s Christmas card competition.
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18th October 2025
A pupil at Bitterne Park Primary School has been chosen as the winner of a Southampton MP’s Christmas card competition.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Sections of some roads in Southampton could be returning to 30mph just 15 months after a 20mph speed limit came into force.
Southampton FC and Southampton City Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore redeveloping St Mary’s waterfront into a “leading sports and leisure destination.”
South Western Railway (SWR) is advising customers to check services before travelling this Christmas and New Year due to seasonal alterations and major engineering works in the Woking area.
An outline application to redevelop a pair of semi-detached houses into a three-storey building comprising nine flats has won approval by councillors.
The westbound lane of St Denys Road leading onto Thomas Lewis Way, which has been shut for around a year, was expected to be opened this afternoon (Dec 13) by 3pm.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Southampton City Council has advised South Stoneham House owner University of Southampton that measures must be taken to address issues as a “matter of urgency”.
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Christmas Day falling on a Wednesday affects some Southampton waste collections, but Bitterne Park residents are largely expected to see minimal disruption this festive season.
The Friends of Riverside Park (FORP), working with partner groups, has been successful in applying for a community tree pack giving the group 30 new trees to plant in the park.
Network Rail is starting what it calls “essential safety work” managing vegetation along the railway between St Denys and Netley, although the possible extent of the work has raised questions from some residents.
Updated Kent Road in St Denys is currently closed due to a sewer collapse.
Darren Paffey, MP for Southampton Itchen (Lab) has visited Abbeyfield House on Cobbett Road to mark a national celebration of the value of care and support services.
By Stephen Slominski
Storm Darragh caused chaos for passengers heading for Southampton Airport on Saturday evening (Dec 7), forcing two flights to divert and leaving passengers far from home.
Secondhand outlet Piper’s Emporium has closed its Triangle shop after seven years, but the business will continue trading.
Tickets have gone on sale for the Christmas in the Triangle raffle, in support of Basics Banks, foodbanks run by Southampton City Mission
A new independent shop selling an impressive selection of fruit and vegetables, fresh nan, halal meat, dried goods and other groceries opened on Burgess Road on Tuesday (Dec 3).
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A start-up business which takes its name from a Viking hero has secured permission to brew and sell mead from a Midanbury property.
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.
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