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  • Appeal follows Bevois Valley collision
  • Deadline to have say on Portswood plans approaches
  • Airport launches runway extension
  • Ten police stations opening to public; no word on Bitterne
  • New business support service for Southampton

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Police aware of ‘unauthorised encampment’ at Riverside Park

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Residents gather to oppose playing field development plans

st marys group close 2r 600px 20230605 1839140Residents were out in force on Monday evening (June 5) to show their opposition to Sovereign Housing Association’s plans to build 84 dwellings on the former St Mary’s School playing fields.

 

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Goods taken during early morning break-in at Triangle Spar

woman walks past spar 23 11 21 20211123 1233571Police were called to the Triangle on Saturday (June 3) following reports of an early morning break-in at the Spar store.
Library picture taken in 2021

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No firm date for Riverside pontoon repair

broken jetty pontoon riverside park feb 20230204 113816There’s still no firm date for mending the popular Riverside Park pontoon, which has been broken and out of use for around four months.

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Sinkhole emerges on St Catherine's Road

sinkhole stcatherinesroad 5 6 23 600px Updated: A sinkhole has appeared on St Catherine's Road, at its junction with Bond Road by Jupider store.

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June launch for art commission exploring ‘neoliberal climate dystopia’

GHT.2058 Asylo جنّت God's House Tower is to showcase an immersive new art commission that promises a glimpse into a dystopian climate future.

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Overnight closures on St Denys Road for two nights

belmont rd signWork at Belmont Road will mean overnight closures between Thomas Lewis Way and Portswood on St Denys Road from Monday (June 5).

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River inquiry report to be scrutinised

swimmersThe final report of a council inquiry, tasked with examining ‘Protecting, Preserving and Promoting the River Itchen’, comes under scrutiny at a city council meeting on Thursday (June 8).

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Bitterne will be second site for Triangle barber’s

tl cut studios bitterne prA 22-year-old who already runs a barber’s at the Triangle says he’s enlisted football star Francis Benali to open his second site in Bitterne.

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Last chance to see Drawing on the Outside exhibition

Drawing on the Outside Exhibition 2A group of men have been meeting to draw together since last September, and their work is now on display at God's House Tower (SO14 2NY) until Sunday (June 4).

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Get active and raise cash for young people’s charity

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No Limits, a Southampton-based young people’s support charity, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in June and is asking people to fundraise throughout the month by being active.

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Art inspired by photography competition coming to Bitterne Station

local wildlife competition bitterne station flyer section 600pxA new community art project, ‘Nature all around us’, inspired by a local wildlife competition, is on the cards around Bitterne Station.

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Young people encouraged to help children read this summer

Summer Reading Challenge 2023 graphicThe city council is looking for enthusiastic and creative young people who are keen to listen and talk to children about their reading and encourage them to complete the Summer Reading Challenge.

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Work at Bedford and Carlton Place complete

bedford carlton place post work may 2023 photo SCCWork to improve Bedford Place and pedestrianise Carlton Place is now complete, says Southampton City Council.

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Cards and cake mark Cobbett library’s 84th birthday

cobbett library 84th birthday montageChildren played, the cake was cut and colourful cards were displayed, alongside memorabilia including the original 1939 opening programme, at the still shut Cobbett Road Library’s 84th birthday celebration on Saturday (May 20). See previously and read more for larger image.

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Stories of the city portrait exhibition at Southampton City Art Gallery

southampton city art gallery library entrancePortraits of people with connections to Southampton, including Chris Packham, Jane Austen and Craig David, feature in a new exhibition at Southampton City Art Gallery.

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Council secures £1.2m for cycling and walking improvements

cyclists blurredSouthampton City Council has secured £1.2 million from the government’s Active Travel Fund, which supports the national delivery of walking and cycling infrastructure.

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Doing wonderful things for wildlife

wilder southampton sign at Bitterne Station 20 5 23 cropped 600px v2The Wilder Southampton Festival throughout June is a celebration of groups across the city who want to do wonderful things for wildlife.

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Air ambulance lands at Riverside Park

air ambulance riverside park 15 5 03 600jpg The air ambulance helicopter was attracting onlookers in Riverside Park this morning (Monday, May 15). We understand it landed so the team could then attend an incident in town. More pics here.

Southampton City Council’s leader and cabinet announced

SCC cabinet 2023 supplied SCC 600pxThe leader and cabinet for Southampton City Council has been formally announced following the recent local election.

 

 

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Foodbank: Totaliser tallies tonnes of Triangle donations

triangle foodbank appeal montage may 2023 feed 100 familiesVolunteers didn’t get the chance to finally tot up contributions to the foodbank appeal in the Triangle on Saturday (May 13), but judging by the sea of bags in the Old Chemist back room, Bitterne Parkers had dug deep.

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Riverside: Police launch appeal following reported cruelty to duck

riverside park from golf course towards woodmill with ducks general view 600px P1030020Updated: Police have launched an appeal after reports of cruelty to a duck in Riverside Park.

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Spread hope with butterflies on community walk

Inspiring message butterfly label 600pxNon-profit group Touch Network is hosting a city-wide walk from Bitterne Park to the city centre on May 27, encouraging communities to celebrate how we overcome life's challenges.

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Youth charity partners with ‘influencer’

Ellisha Jade White with youth worker no limits supplied 600pxSouthampton-based youth charity No Limits has appointed Ellisha-Jade White as its first ambassador.

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‘Phased return’ to Portswood surgery site announced ­– without GP appointments

Portswood Solent Surgery7 Belmont Rd Google 600pxSolent NHS Trust has announced a “phased return” to its Belmont Road surgery in Portswood, but with no date yet for the return of GP appointments at the site.
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Triple success for Labour in Bitterne Park

Labour retains control of council; increases majority

tony bunday Amanda Barnes Andrews Phil Webbs pic carol bundayBitterne Park now has three Labour councillors following Thursday's local election - and the party has retained control of the city council with an increased majority.
• Labour retains control of Southampton council with increased majority
• Green Party takes seat in Portswood; first for the city

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Plested Bakehouse still coming to Triangle

cottons bakery soon to be plested woman walking past 600px 3 5 23Plested Bakehouse will still open in the former Cotton bakery at the Triangle, according to its owners.

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Triangle: Caribbean food outlet gives update on opening plans

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Soca Shack, which displayed “coming soon” window signage in former Triangle cafe Il Picchio in October has offered an update on its opening plans.

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Green Party takes seat in Portswood; first for the city

katherine barbour 200px Updated: Portswood ward, which includes St Denys, has lost one Labour councillor and gained one Green – the first for the city.
Labour retains control of Southampton council with increased majority

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Labour retains control of Southampton council with increased majority

By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter

civic centre front spring 2023 600pxLabour has won Southampton’s 2023 all-out election and retained control of the city council.

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Latest News

  • Appeal follows Bevois Valley collision
  • Deadline to have say on Portswood plans approaches
  • Airport launches runway extension
  • Ten police stations opening to public; no word on Bitterne
  • New business support service for Southampton

What's On

The Meeting Point
The Old Chemist, Bitterne Park Triangle SO18 1NP
Friday September 29, 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Community drop-in with free tea and coffee. Also a registered warm space. Everyone we...


Macmillan Afternoon Tea
Cobbett Road library, Cobbett Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton SO18 1HL
Friday September 29, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friends of Cobbett Road Library invite everyone to our Afternoon Tea, where you can e...


Riverside Park miniature railway rides
Riverside Park miniature railway, SO18 1PQ
Sunday October 1, 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Open every Sunday throughout the summer from 10:30 - 16:00 weather permitting (check ...


Veg Out Community Vegan Cafe
October Books community space, 189 Portswood Rd, Portswood, Southampton, SO17 2NF
Monday October 2, 11:45 AM - 3:30 PM
See our previous article here. Weekly Community Vegan Cafe, using food that would ot...


Community Drop-in
The Old Chemist, Bitterne Park Triangle SO18 1NP
Monday October 2, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Now a registered warm space. "This is about creating a laid back community space whe...


Health Walk
Riverside Park. Meeting point - car park off Woodmill Lane
Tuesday October 3, 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Gentle 45--minute walk towards Mansbridge and back every first and 3rd Tuesday of the...


Charlton Tots
Charlton House Independent School, Midanbury Lane, SO18 4DJ
Tuesday October 3, 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Charlton House Independent School is opening a new stay and play toddler group. Charl...


The Meeting Point
The Old Chemist, Bitterne Park Triangle SO18 1NP
Friday October 6, 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Community drop-in with free tea and coffee. Also a registered warm space. Everyone we...


Dad's Lego Breakfast
The Old Chemist, Bitterne Park Triangle SO18 1NP
Saturday October 7, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
‘Build quality dad time with kids’: Lego Breakfasts at The Triangle. First Saturday o...


Litter pick - Riverside Park
Riverside Park, by the sports pavilion
Saturday October 7, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Volunteers needed for litter pick - 1st Saturday of the month.

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