Harbour Lights Picturehouse has appealed for public support following the announcement of plans to redevelop Ocean Village, which it says include a proposed tower block on the site currently occupied by the cinema.
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A documentary charting Southampton Ukulele Jam’s record-breaking 30-hour “uke-a-thon” will receive a charity premiere screening at Harbour Lights Picturehouse.
A new Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance airbase has been officially opened at Southampton Airport, following a multi-million-pound relocation project.
More than three years and four months after it was first reported broken, the Riverside Park pontoon was finally being craned back onto the water on Tuesday (June 9).
The Triangle Launderette has announced it has reopened following a refit “after a gruelling eight weeks of hard work and delays”.
Southampton City Council (SCC) has announced housing provider Sovereign Network Group (SNG) is to deliver family affordable homes at Townhill Park.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Details on how the number of councillors could be slashed as part of the major restructure of local government have been revealed.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Proposals for a car wash on a former council-owned car park in Swaything have been thrown out by a planning inspector.
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Why did people of all ages chose to take part in St Denys Carnival in May? Hear about about fabulous floats, costumes and water guns, the significance of the river for the local area, and what the event “means” in this 10-minute audio feature. We even hear why parades should pop up… well, anywhere. This one's free to listen now on digest+ >>>
“It is more important than ever that we stand together and focus on what unites us”
Following last night’s (June 2) widely reported disorder focused around Portswood’s Belmont Road area, during which 11 officers and a dog were injured, both the police and Southampton City Council have issued statements condemning the behaviour.
St Denys Road by Belmont Road at around 12.30am on Tuesday, strewn with debris. Photo: Taliesin Henty-Dodd
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Violent scenes involving protesters clashing with police in Southampton have been labelled “thuggery”, “very scary” and “totally unacceptable”.
Henry Nowak. Photo: Hampshire & IOW Constabulary
Residents were raising awareness of the rights of rivers and the development of a charter for the council during a colourful jaunt from Mansbridge to Cobden Bridge on Sunday (May 31) - with support from the "goddess of the River Itchen, Ancasta", pictured.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
City Life Church is giving up its long-running management of Townhill Park Community Centre due to financial challenges, with the council now seeking a new operator.
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Compton’s Garden Party at the Triangle in June will feature a road closure, large stage and a programme of acts running from the afternoon into the evening, organisers have announced.
Former Triangle baker Graham Cotton was awarded the ‘City of Southampton Award’ at the council’s mayor making ceremony on May 20.
16 new rental e-scooter and e-bike carriageway parking bays are set to be installed in the east of Southampton – including several in Bitterne Park.
See our picture gallery from St Denys Carnival 2026...
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Council leaders say they are working to remove “bus deserts” on the east side of Southampton.
The Triangle’s SOroast Coffee says it’s moving its large roasting machine to make more room in the coffee shop.
Major work is set to take place on Thomas Lewis Way from May 25.
A prominent former bank building in Bitterne Park, now used by the Persian Cultural Centre, has been put up for sale or rent, according to property agents Savills.
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A free showcase event celebrating the city’s green and blue spaces returns to Southampton Common in May, marking a week-long city festival.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The new Lord Mayor of Southampton wants to use her year in office to celebrate the city she has called home for almost 50 years, while a Portswood councillor has been elected sheriff.
The government has announced “bathing status” for 13 new beach and river sites, with a Catch-22 highlighted in a national media report suggesting the designation is harder to achieve in areas such as the River Itchen, where people are reluctant to swim due to existing pollution.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The new leader of Southampton City Council has been elected.
Triangle newcomer Comptons Cocktails is a regional finalist in the Muddy Stilettoes’ ‘Best Bar’ category, with public voting open until May 26.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Labour has lost control of Southampton City Council with no single party holding enough seats for a majority.
Webb holds Bitterne Park for Labour; Foster takes Portswood for Greens
No party now has overall control of Southampton City Council following Thursday's local election results, while Phil Webb won for Labour in Bitterne Park and Lori Foster for the Greens in Portswood.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Two new bus routes linking residential Townhill Park and Bitterne with the city centre, major employment areas and Southampton General Hospital have been announced.
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