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.
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23rd July 2026
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.
Southampton City Council has revealed a new operator to take over the running of Townhill Park Community Centre from September.
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.
Families are being invited to a free day of summer activities at Hoglands Park on Friday, July 24, with sports, games, crafts and entertainment planned from 11am to 3pm.
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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.
A short film outlining the case for giving rivers legal rights, and charting a May river walk to raise awareness, has been released.
River rights walk in May. Photo: Jonny Templeton
TriFest plans are taking shape for July 18, with more than 50 stalls, live music, a dog show and a silent disco planned.
A fundraiser launched to help Compton’s Cocktails replace windows damaged in a vandalism attack had raised around £1,000 of its £1,600 target at the time of writing.
By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
Drivers are being warned that roads could become soft or even start to melt as the heatwave continues.
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A documentary charting Southampton Ukulele Jam’s record-breaking 30-hour “uke-a-thon” will receive a charity premiere screening at Harbour Lights Picturehouse.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Civic leaders have faced criticism for using a housing association to build new properties on land at Townhill Park which was home to council flats.