Southampton Ukulele Jam played a continuous 30-hour ‘UKe-athon’ at the weekend, surpassing their original 24-hour target and several fundraising goals, to bring in over £10k for four local charities.
An appeal has been launched following reports that a man approached a 17-year-old girl in Bitterne and pulled her down a flight of stairs into a subway.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A second Southampton councillor has defected from Labour to the Liberal Democrats in a matter of weeks.
Photo: Southampton Liberal Democrats
Updated Southampton City Council has responded to concerns over recent bin collection delays. Meanwhile following missed glass collections some local bottle banks appear to need emptying.
Update Sun 11:20am: Appeal tops £8K for local charities! Ukes pass 24hr target.
Southampton Ukulele Jam (SUJ) will be strumming around the clock this Saturday (Aug 9) as it attempts a 24-hour record-setting, fundraising UKe-athon in support of four local charities.
Live UK-athon stream from here
A wall understood to have been damaged by a car in early February outside Cobbett Road Library has now been repaired.
Photo: Ali Beg
Riverside Park and ten other city parks have earned Green Flag status for 2025, recognising “exceptional dedication to green space management”.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The council is weighing up how to invest £2million in transport improvements after the “pause” of the controversial Portswood bus gate in May.
Photo: LDRS
Players and volunteers for a new football club, aiming to eventually compete in leagues for men, women, youth and seniors, are in the pipeline.
Police are appealing for information after it was reported that a man was threatening people with a knife in the Bevois Valley/Empress Road area on Sunday.
Library image from 2023
The three Portswood ward councillors have issued a joint statement to condemn protests at Highfield House Hotel, said to house some asylum seekers.
The Triangle’s Bitterne Park Stores has announced a “last-minute shop closure” over the summer
Southern Water business customers could be eligible for a water saving incentive scheme called ‘You Save, We Pay’ to assist the company's water-saving efforts.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A raft of new parking bays for rental e-scooters and e-bikes could be introduced on the east side of Southampton.
The city council (SCC) has confirmed the sale of the Woodmill Activity Centre to Southern Water and Southampton City Scouts.
Photo: SCC
A series of events billed as family-friendly is being hosted at Cobbett Road Library over the next two weeks, including a visit from Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist and “favourite pantomime dame” Mama G.
Photo: Mama G / Petite Pantos
Join us as we take a behind-the-scenes look at The Butcher’s Hook pub at The Triangle and speak to General Manager Ant James...
By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
A senior fire officer is calling for vigilance from the public after crews across Hampshire saw a five-fold increase in wildfires compared to last year.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A motion seeking to protect Hampshire’s chalk streams by giving them legal rights has been approved by Southampton City Council members.
The annual Eastleigh duck race is returning for the August bank holiday, with organisers now seeking prize donations and selling tickets on the towpath.
The Green Open Homes event returns to Southampton in September and is seeking volunteer householders to showcase eco-friendly changes that have cut their environmental impact - and their bills.
Signage in the recently closed Darn It and Stitch premises at The Triangle confirms that a new hospitality business is waiting in the wings.
Maintenance expected to take around six months to “enhance the lifespan” of the Itchen Bridge is due to start on August 11.
Crowds braved the early showers, but soon it was shades on, pints in hand, and happy dog show hounds at TriFest in Riverside Park on Saturday (July 19). Sunhats off to the organisers once more! Read more for our photo gallery.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The reason given for the latest delay to a protracted housing estate regeneration project has dumbfounded a senior opposition councillor.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Southampton City Council’s cabinet has approved the controversial sale of the Woodmill site, which will see Southern Water take over the north side and Southampton City Scouts take on the running of the activities centre.
Previously: Protesters chant against Woodmill sale on Civic steps
Southampton City Council has confirmed Cllr Alex Winning (Lab) as its new leader, with a refreshed cabinet also announced.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Council leaders have backed a plan allowing Southampton Airport to fell 19 trees in South Stoneham Cemetery.
Previously: Campaigners challenge airport plan to cut cemetery trees
In the news: Dismay after Southampton airport gets permission to cut down cemetery trees - The Guardian
The Triangle’s Riverside Bistro, which opened in March in the former Riverside Diner premises, is now offering evening entertainment ranging from DJs to art sessions - and even a display of classic scooters.
An online petition opposing the removal of trees in South Stoneham Cemetery, prompted by an airport plan to fell 19 and carry out work on ten more, has so far attracted 360 signatures.
Photo: SCC
