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  • Portswood takeaway owner defends bid for 3am opening
  • Free bus travel for veterans on remembrance days
  • Christmas event set to return to Triangle
  • Railway engineering work between St Denys and Fratton just before Xmas
  • Townhill Park Community Centre secures 25-year future

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Portswood takeaway owner defends bid for 3am opening

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

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Flame and Flavor owner Abdul Qadir. Photo: LDRS

A Portswood takeaway owner has defended plans to serve hot food until 3am every night amid objections from residents, councillors and environmental health officers.
• Licence to grill? Portswood takeaway wants to serve until 3am

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Christmas event set to return to Triangle

santa 600px 20251220 134419The popular Christmas in the Triangle event returns in December with various attractions in the pipeline – but it's unlikely to see a road closure this year.

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What would make Portswood better for you?

portswood shopping centre hoarding artwork for substack 20261026 105134A public drop-in event is being promoted to talk about “small improvements” to Portswood.

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Free bus travel for veterans on remembrance days

Bluestar poppies 2026 suppliedServing and former members of the Armed Forces will be able to travel free on Bluestar buses on Remembrance Sunday, when Southampton's annual service and parade takes place.

 

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Get your local class or group noticed!

Whats On get your class noticed 4 600pRun a local class, group or regular activity? Our What's On listings offer a simple, low-cost way to get it in front of more local people.

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Railway engineering work between St Denys and Fratton just before Xmas

train South Western Railway livery 1000px 20250126 114315Railway lines will be closed as engineering work takes place between St Denys and Fratton on the last Sunday before Christmas.

 

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Townhill Park regeneration: 56 homes in 15 years

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

Plot 10 Copse Longmead rd townhill park LDRS 1000pxFifteen years after plans to transform Townhill Park were first drawn up, just 56 homes have been completed as the major regeneration scheme now faces challenges.

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Free parking proposal for Bitterne goes to consultation

SCC parking sign GP 600px 20180315 114237Southampton City Council is proposing 90 minutes’ free parking at Peartree Gardens while longer-term arrangements for the Bitterne car park are explored.

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Townhill Park Community Centre secures 25-year future

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

townhill park community centre460Southampton City Council’s cabinet has approved a 25-year lease of Townhill Park Community Centre to Testlands.

 

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Triangle Spar transferring to new ownership

spar triangle exterior 1000px 20261026 120230The Spar shop at Bitterne Park Triangle may not still be “there for you” – as the brand’s slogan would have it - beyond November 11 when it closes and transfers to new ownership.

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Why city still can’t recycle yoghurt pots and plastic trays

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

plastic recycling woodmillSouthampton residents could wait another two years to recycle yoghurt pots, plastic trays and cartons in their wheelie bins, as the council faces pressure to cut waste incineration costs.

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Planning application for former St Denys Road car showroom

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

cruise azure st denys rd from over street 1 5 24 600pxPlans have been submitted for security fencing and electric gates at the former car showroom on St Denys Road recently used for cruise parking.

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New barber and beauty salon for Triangle

Aza Fades Yoya Beauty 1000px 20261026 110617A new barber’s and “beauty and aesthetics” salon has opened on the Triangle.

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Testlands set for 25-year lease at Townhill Park Community Centre

townhill park community centre SCCSouthampton City Council is proposing to grant a 25-year lease for Townhill Park Community Centre to Testlands, the Southampton-based charity that took over running the facility in September.

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Pooch park mooted for former Riverside playground

woodmill wooden playground kit removed 1 600 2023 08 06 141640 002Southampton City Council is exploring the possibility of turning the "disused" former play area at Woodmill, in Riverside Park, into an enclosed dog exercise and training area.

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Chippy plans refuse to flounder

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

Ian Knight Outside Proposed Bitterne Fish And Chip Shop LDRSA planning agent has slammed Southampton City Council after proposals for a new Bitterne Precinct fish and chip shop were rejected.

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Council tight-lipped over station car park and care home sale

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

st denys station car park for sale sign l weedy 600pxCouncil-owned St Denys Station car park, off Osborne Road South, and a former Bitterne care home, have attracted a “good level of interest” after being put up for sale, but SCC has declined to give more details.

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Townhill Park taxi HQ approved - with concessions

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

forest hills driving test centre 600px wide 20220223 104104Residents are claiming a small victory after plans for a 24-hour taxi operation at the former Townhill Park driving test centre were scaled back.

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Riverside tree work just ‘routine’

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Plans are go for Bitterne Park HMO

6 st catherines road 6 8 26Plans to turn a three-storey house in St Catherine’s Road, Bitterne Park, into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been approved subject to conditions.

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Boy injured in St Denys road ‘fail to stop’ collision

st denys road cobden bridge priory road traffic eye level 600px 20220221 135557Police officers are appealing for information after a teenager was injured in what they describe as a “fail to stop collision” near Cobden Bridge.

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Pink Weekend brings in £2,354 for Maggie’s

pink weekend logo enhancedTriangle businesses helped raise £2,354 in aid of charity Maggie’s Southampton during Pink Weekend events.

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Pupils ‘arrive happily each day’ at this Highfield school

Highfield Church of England Primary School Hawthorn Rd GoogleHighfield Church of England Primary School has been rated "Strong" in all seven areas assessed by Ofsted in September.
Photo: Google

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Fresh hopes for a Bitterne walk-in health centre

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

bitterne walk in centre signWalking in to the walk-in centre before its 2015 closure
Plans to bring more health services back to Bitterne remain alive, more than a decade after its walk-in centre closed.

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New Naomi and Jack’s charity shop for Bitterne Precinct

Naomi and Jacks Bitterne charity shop opening supplied 1000pxA new Naomi and Jack’s charity shop has been unveiled in Bitterne Precinct.

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Butcher’s Hook reports burglary

butchers hook bitterne park triangleexternalThe Butcher’s Hook reported on Wednesday (Oct 7) it has been burgled.

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Charge coming down the line for station parking

parking charge sign 1000px 20261007 101409A charge is to be introduced for parking in the Bitterne Station car park.
• New parking restrictions proposed near Triangle

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New parking restrictions proposed near Triangle

manor farm road from Triangle parking bays 1000px 20261005 100503The council is proposing to introduce a ‘no waiting at any time’ parking restriction on Manor Farm Road, close to Triangle shops.
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Licence to grill? Portswood takeaway wants to serve until 3am

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

flame and flavor portswood broadway 1000pxA high street takeaway restaurant in Portswood wants to sell hot food and drinks until 3am seven days a week.

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St Denys Community Centre is a ‘gem’ - new chair

Jen Schwab 1000px 20260922 112423The new chair of St Denys Area Community Association says the community centre has huge potential - and wants local people to help decide what comes next.

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  • Free bus travel for veterans on remembrance days
  • Christmas event set to return to Triangle
  • Railway engineering work between St Denys and Fratton just before Xmas
  • Townhill Park Community Centre secures 25-year future

What's On

Improvements to Portswood drop-in
Sainsbury's Portswood, Community Room, 224 Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton SO17 2LB.
Wednesday November 4, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What would make Portswood better for you?” is the question being asked by the council...


Community Pantry and Cafe
Bitterne Station, MacNaghten Road, Southampton SO18 1GG
Friday November 6, 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, Cobbett Rd, Southampton SO18 1HL
Friday November 6, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
"Are you aged 6-13 and want to spend an hour with friends building new creative inven...


Awkward Strawberry #12
Bitterne Station Community Hub, 127 Macnaghten Rd, Southampton SO18 1GG
Friday November 6, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
A high-energy evening of art, music, comedy & storytelling - this month's special...


Free Shop Saturday - Swaythling railway station
Swaythling railway station
Saturday November 7, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Free food and vegetables avoiding food waste. Not a food bank, just free food...


Dad's Lego Breakfast
Ascension Church Cafe, Thorold Road, Southampton SO18 1HZ
Saturday November 7, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
"The Dad’s Lego Breakfast is a friendly run space for Dad’s to connect with other Dad...


Pop-up pantry, cafe & fundraising jumble sale
Bitterne Station Community Hub, 127 Macnaghten Rd, Southampton SO18 1GG
Saturday November 7, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Fund raising event for The Hub's regular weekly pop-up pantry

Free entry


Veg Out Pop-Up Community Vegan Cafe
October Books community space, 189 Portswood Rd, Portswood, Southampton, SO17 2NF
Monday November 9, 12:15 PM - 2:30 PM
See our previous article here. Weekly Community Vegan Cafe, using food that would ot...


St Denys Community Centre public meeting
St Denys Community Centre, Priory Road, Southampton, SO17 2JZ
Tuesday November 10, 7:00 PM -
The community centre is holding its next public meeting which is open to all to come ...


Creatives Showcase
Suite 8, Fairways House, Mount Pleasant Road, Southampton, SO14 0QBB
Thursday November 12, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Please join us for our first showcase event where we celebrate the diversity of pract...


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