A new independent shop selling an impressive selection of fruit and vegetables, fresh nan, halal meat, dried goods and other groceries opened on Burgess Road on Tuesday (Dec 3).

SOS Presents is bringing the smash-hit musical Made in Dagenham to the MAST Mayflower Studios this January, and it’s one that musical theatre fans won’t want to miss.

The recommendation is to approve outline proposals to develop two semi-detached houses into a three-storey building comprising nine flats when they go before the council’s planning committee next week.

Secondhand outlet Piper’s Emporium has closed its Triangle shop after seven years, but the business will continue trading.

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

A start-up business which takes its name from a Viking hero has secured permission to brew and sell mead from a Midanbury property.

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By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

E-scooter users failing to follow the Highway Code are “getting like a plague” in Southampton, a councillor has claimed.

By Stephen Slominski

South Western Railway (SWR), the operator running the main commuter service from Southampton to Waterloo, is set to become the first to return to public ownership.

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The eagerly anticipated BEK Sourdough Bakery in St Denys has taken another step towards opening, with eye-catching signage now adorning the corner premises at St Denys and Priory roads.

A local sixth form college has been given an ‘Outstanding’ rating by government watchdog Ofsted.

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St Denys Road is now open with a single westbound lane as well as eastbound lanes, SCC Highways has confirmed. They tweeted on Sunday evening (Dec 1): "St Denys Road works have progressed well, resulting in a single lane being opened westbound as well as two lanes for eastbound travel. Thank you for your patience"

There was virtual gridlock around many local roads on Wednesday morning (Nov 27) after a section of Thomas Lewis Way was closed in both directions following flooding.

In light of the government’s announcement that the winter fuel payment will only be paid to pensioners receiving certain benefits, some Southampton libraries are offering help with pension credit applications.

South Western Railway (SWR) is inviting bids for its Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF) to support projects with a community or social benefit.

Police recovered 328 knives and made 20 knife-related arrests during a campaign to tackle the problem this month.

Outline plans for student buildings on the former Church Garage car showroom premises on St Denys Road have been submitted.

Southampton City Council has joined a national campaign as part of Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week to highlight support available and encourage residents to report incidents.

A local volunteer is bringing song, rhyme, and fun to young children at Cobbett Road Library, helping to boost early language development and social skills.

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

A new Swaythling convenience shop will be allowed to sell alcohol – but not as late into the night as its operator had hoped.

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 By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

More than £4.5million will be invested in Southampton to improve bus services.