Updated Officers are appealing for information following a report of a shop burglary on St Denys Road on Monday morning (Dec 18).

Updated Crowds gathered at Bitterne Park Triangle for the Christmas event on Saturday (Dec 16).They enjoyed the Southampton Ukulele Jam (video clip here) and carol singers, and children lined up to see Father Christmas in a vintage car.

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College in Eastleigh has contributed hundreds of toys and gifts to a city charity dedicated to fighting local poverty, bringing support to Southampton children in need this festive season.

By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter, & bitternepark.info

The council is investigating the ‘possibility’ that the Itchen Bridge, which overlooks the Saints’ football stadium, could have its lights changed from the colour of rival football club Portsmouth.

Temporary vehicle activated signage to notify motorists of their speed has been strategically placed near two local schools as a short-term measure following long-term community concerns over speeding.

Communities, community organisations, local businesses and charities are invited to donate new toys and gifts to the 35th Southampton toy appeal until Sunday (Dec 17) and help spread festive cheer to vulnerable children and young people.

By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter

Abuse of roadworkers has become “part of the job” in Southampton, it’s been claimed.

A winter wonderland trail, including nutcrackers, fairy doors and a Grinch display, is now live around St Denys.

New Triangle restaurant Curry Lounge hopes to open by December 13, the team has revealed — and it will be BYOB.

Local children can again post letters to Santa using special post boxes positioned at various locations in Bitterne Park and St Denys – and may even get a reply.

“Quirky colourful treat” shop The Whimsical Kitchen is planning a move from St Denys to Bitterne Park Triangle.
Photo: España Sheriff

The man who became Bitterne Park ward’s first Labour councillor in 2022 has been stripped of his party membership.

by Stephen Slominski 

 The Hampshire Live news website has announced it will be closing on November 30, leaving staff jobless just before Christmas.

A new curry house is being billed for The Triangle at the site of the former Dhamaka restaurant premises.

The play area outside Sainsbury’s on St Denys Road appears to be undergoing some renovation prior to reopening, although it’s unknown when this will be.

The council is planning to carry out repair work in Premier Parade, off Forest Hills Drive, starting towards the end of November.

Yes, the Triangle clock now appears to be telling the correct time after around eight weeks, following a power cut in parts of the Bitterne Park ward.

A consultation has opened on government-funded plans to revamp the Portswood Road and Lodge Road junction next summer.

Southampton City Council, alongside Bluestar, First Solent and Unilink, has revived the popular’ 5 for £5’ group travel offer for Christmas, thanks to government funding.

A Bitterne Park councillor championed what he described as “the excellent work of two of Bitterne Park’s schools” during his maiden speech at a full council meeting on Wednesday (Nov 15).