By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The closure of a key road into Southampton will cause “absolute chaos”, a senior councillor has warned.
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30th July 2026
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The closure of a key road into Southampton will cause “absolute chaos”, a senior councillor has warned.
Southampton City Council's transport team believes the Woodmill Bridge traffic lights are operating correctly but cannot eliminate congestion altogether because the route is “an extremely constrained part of the road network”, reports a Bitterne Park councillor.
The annual charity duck race from Mansbridge to Woodmill is gearing up for its return, with tickets now on sale after an earlier appeal for sponsors helped secure the event's traditional £250 first prize.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Plans for a block of 47 flats near the railway at the junction of Horseshoe Bridge and Drummond Drive are progressing three years after council officers approved initial proposals.
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A weekend event will offer visitors the chance to browse handmade artwork, gifts and crafts from local artists - alongside a special exhibition.
The sale of a local station car park is moving ahead with a for sale board now in place.
Southampton City Council has revealed a new operator to take over the running of Townhill Park Community Centre from September.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
New bus routes, service changes and some withdrawals will take effect across Southampton from Sunday, August 30, particularly impacting the east of the city.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Controversial university plans to house more than 1,100 students in a Southampton conservation area have been approved by a single vote.
Multi-way temporary lights are set for St Denys Road by Cobden Bridge and Priory Road from August 3 – 14, with a road closure on Priory Road north.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Southampton City Council says “negotiations are under way” to reintroduce free car parking in Bitterne despite its own May deadline to resolve the issue.
Portswood Primary School has been rated "Strong" in all seven areas assessed by Ofsted in a June inspection.
From paint-splattered artwork to line dancing and a Wild West supper, a week of free creative activities will culminate in a community hoe-down in Townhill Park this August.
Hundreds headed to Riverside Park on Saturday (July 18) for another sunny TriFest, enjoying live music, food and drink, community stalls and family activities as the annual festival once again brought local people together. Read more to see photos from the event...
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Southampton councillors have pledged to do everything in their power to protect a much-loved cinema stay at its current building in Ocean Village.
Multiple emergency vehicles attended what was decsribed as a "bad" traffic incident which saw one car turned on its side near the Midanbury Lane/Cobden Avenue junction at around 8.30am on Sunday morning (July 19).
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Plans to build more than 1,100 student bedspaces in a conservation area have been recommended for approval, despite a petition with 340 signatures.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Plans have been unveiled for 110 affordable homes as part of a major regeneration scheme in Southampton.
Eastleigh Lions Club is appealing for a business sponsor to help maintain the £250 first prize at this year’s annual duck race from Mansbridge to Woodmill.
Updated A key route used by cyclists into town is slated for much-needed “improvements”.
A free workshop for those with concerns about children and technology takes place at The Old Chemist on Thursday (July 16).
Plans for new traffic-calming measures around Highfield are being progressed following feedback from local residents.
A new scheme aimed at reducing disruption caused by roadworks on some of Southampton’s busiest roads has been approved by the government.
More than 40 drivers were caught speeding during the latest police enforcement operation on Cobden Avenue, as officers continued a crackdown following residents' concerns.
Firefighters were called to a vehicle fire off Kent Road in St Denys shortly after 3:30pm on Monday (July 6).
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What a fine T-shirt being sported by this Friends of Cobbett Road Library stall holder at a Bitterne Station community event on Saturday (July 4)!
The Itchen Bridge will fully close overnight for five nights from Monday, July 20, as maintenance work moves into its next phase.
Concerns over the operation of the Woodmill bridge traffic lights are continuing to be raised by residents, with Bitterne Park councillor Phil Webb (Lab) saying he is progressing the issue with council officers.
The TriFest topper has emerged from its hat box for another year, taking pride of place on its familiar Triangle postbox ahead of the festival on Saturday, July 18.