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Riverfront café secures licence to sell alcohol
Plans for flats near Horseshoe Bridge progress
Southampton roadworks could trigger ‘absolute chaos’
Swaythling: Over 1,100 student beds in conservation area approved by single vote margin
Free Bitterne parking still planned despite delay, says council
University’s controversial plans for more than 1,100 student beds recommended for approval
Roads could start melting as temperatures soar
Townhill Park: Labour criticised for using housing association over building council homes
How councillor numbers could be slashed in council merger
Swaythling: ‘Unduly oppressive’ car wash plans dismissed by planning inspector
Church exits Townhill Park Community Centre as council seeks new operator
Labour announce new group leader likely to get top job at council
Reform and Greens pick up seats as Labour lose control of council
New bus services to link Townhill Park and Bitterne with city and hospital
What voters need to know ahead of Southampton City Council elections
May 7 local elections: Meet your 2026 Portswood ward candidates
May 7 local elections: Meet your 2026 Bitterne Park ward candidates
Businesses and residents react to stalled Portswood Shopping Centre redevelopment
‘Upset and outrage’ as Portswood student flats redevelopment stalls
East of city ‘neglected’ in rollout of 20mph speed limits