Southampton’s largest craft brewery and taproom has closed, blaming Covid, Brexit and the cost of living crisis.

Those intending to vote at the local elections on May 4 will need to show photo identification to receive a ballot paper.

An inquiry focusing on “protecting, preserving and promoting the River Itchen in Southampton” holds its fifth meeting this month, which will look on how more people can enjoy the river.

By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter

Figures reveal Southampton is the worst place in the south east region for fly-tipping, although the city council says other local authorities may not be reporting figures properly.

The pontoon in Riverside Park, often used as a spot for bird-feeding and fishing, is to close temporarily for repairs.

Southampton Central Station is set for a £5.5 million revamp to upgrade the southern forecourt accessed from Western Esplanade.

Police were called at midnight on Sunday (Jan 22) to Vanguard Road following reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian.

Extinction Rebellion (XR) Southampton and Friends of the Itchen Estuary protested at the Triangle on Saturday (Jan 28) about "the shocking state of the waterways" and what they say is the dumping of raw sewage into the Itchen. 'Read more' to watch a video >>

An “emergency action” was called in Southampton on Saturday (Jan 28), as one of around 24 events in England, in response to the current NHS crisis.

A cyclist and two pedestrians were reportedly bitten by a dog in Riverside Park last week.

Southampton City Council has won one of its levelling up bids for funds to develop Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre.
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An eight-week consultation on Southampton City Council’s (SCC) net zero strategy starts today (Jan 23).

Updated: Part of Macnaghten Road in Bittene Park has been taped off by police this morning (Jan 19). It followed a disturbance outside a house. Police have confirmed an arrest has been made. A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said:

By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter

A plan for extra traffic powers which will allow Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras across Southampton has been approved by the city council’s cabinet, and the first could appear in the summer – provided the Department for Transport agrees.