There appears to still be no firm timetable for repairs to the St Denys Road railway bridge, which has caused a lane closure, and much inconvenience, since mid-December 2023 due to a landslip - although progress described as “good” between the parties involved is reported.
A new state-of-the-art solar camera has been installed in a fly-tipping hotspot in the car park at Riverside Park on Woodmill Lane to tackle the persistent issue of fly-tipping that plagues the area.
Southampton City Council, in partnership with Bluestar and First Solent, is bringing back the popular 5 for £5 group fare this summer.
On Saturday (July 13), Chris Packham, who grew up in Midanbury and Bitterne Park, launched a new wildlife art trail centred around Bitterne Station, which included unveiling new artwork at Cobbett Road Library
• Listen to our interview with Chris Packham on digest+
• ‘Knowledge Protects Nature: Chris Packham unveils new Cobbett Road Library artwork
By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
The latest Southampton City Council plans to save cash could see Woomill Activities Centre and Southampton Water Activities Centre in Chapel sold off or otherwise disposed of.
By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
Approval has been granted to convert a historic Southampton high street hotel into student accommodation despite concerns that the city’s heritage will be lost.
Photo: LDRS
Bitterne Manor Primary School on Quayside Road has been awarded a one-word ‘Good’ rating by schools watchdog Ofsted following its latest inspection, carried out on June 4.
The University of Southampton has led a project to ensure the legacies of South Asians who shaped modern Britain – including the ‘father’ of Southampton’s Sikh community – go down in history.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The new Labour MP for Southampton Itchen believes his time as a city council cabinet member will allow him to “hit the ground running”, and has mentioned cleaning the River Itchen as a local priority.
• Southampton Itchen win: 'The honour of my life' - Paffey
Labour candidates in both Itchen and Test consituencies have won their seats in Southampton, as Kier Starmer's party celebrates a landslide victory after 14 years of Tory government.
• Southampton Itchen win: 'The honour of my life' - Paffey
•'You've made the daughter of a market trader from our inner city our next MP' - Kaur
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
At her victory speech the new Labour MP for Southampton Test, Satvir Kaur, said "You have made me who I am tonight".
• Labour landslide: Wins for party in Southampton
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The new Labour MP for Southampton Itchen, Darren Paffey, has described his party's victory in the constituency as "the honour of my life".
• 'You've made the daughter of a market trader from our inner city our next MP' - Kaur
• Labour landslide: Wins for party in Southampton
The 2024 Summer Reading Challenge, Marvellous Makers, launches on Saturday (July 6) with activities for all children.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Several candidates standing in the general election in Southampton Test constituency, which includes Portswood and St Denys, took aim at the performance of Southern Water after the subject of sewage being released into rivers was raised at a hustings event.
Updated The Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) election tour bus pulled into the Triangle as part of a national road trip to engage parliamentary candidates and the public, while protesters lined Cobden Bridge and took to the water.
The Friends of Riverside Park (FORP), which advocates for better facilities and maintenance, have launched a new Facebook page.
Police say they’ve made an arrest following a series of calls made on Wednesday (June 26), which were designated as hoaxes, to various schools including Bitterne Park secondary.
The 35th annual charity duck race from Mansbridge to Woodmill will soon be underway, and Eastleigh Lions Club is asking businesses to support it by donating prizes.
An incident lead to a closure at Bitterne Park School on Wednesday morning, with parents said to have received an urgent memo asking them not to send in students until further notice. Other city schools have also reportedly been affected by the incident, which police later described as bomb hoaxes.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The runners and riders seeking to become the new Southampton Itchen MP have outlined in their own words why residents should vote for them.
Lack of audience seating was never going to be the problem, as the six men seeking approval to be the next Southampton Itchen MP took their places on stage at Oasis Academy Mayfield on Wednesday evening (June 19).
In a bid to provide new play equipment for their students, staff from a local school are walk from Southampton to Winchester – and have launched a crowdfunder to garner support.
Local students have revitalised a Chessel Bay mural celebrating the area's diverse wildlife.
A retrospective planning application has been lodged with the city council to use the former Church Garage car showroom on St Denys Road as parking for cruise passengers.
An Ofsted inspection of Bitterne Park secondary school which took place last month has again returned an overall one-word rating of ‘Good’.
Having smashed its crowdfunding appeal, festival TriFest is now calling for volunteers to help set up – and take down – the popular Riverside Park festival on July 27.
The Reform UK candidate for the Southampton Itchen constituency has hit out at both Labour and the Conservatives in his website biography.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Residents will have the chance to put their questions to candidates seeking election in the two main Southampton constituencies.
The Air Ambulance landed at Riverside Park just before 4pm on Monday (July 1).