In Completely Retail News (10/01/24) “Portswood Shopping Centre has been snapped up for £10m”. In a Daily Echo article (11/01/24): “Iceland set to close Southampton store….”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 14, 2024 in News | 0 comments Portswood Shopping Centre “has been snapped up for £10m” In an article by Jack Oliver on 10th January 2024, in ‘Completely Retail News’, he writes that Portswood Shopping Centre has been acquired by Tri7 from the previous owner Portswood Centre Ltd for £10m. The article by Jack Oliver is below: Portswood Shopping Centre Snapped Up for £10m. Article from Completely Retail...
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Courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec: there has been some serious damage to the conifer tree near the Grosvenor Rd entrance, the lower branches were removed and scattered and the tree is now badly debarked…

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 13, 2024 in News | 0 comments Sorry to hear this Friends of Portswood Rec. Hope you find out how this happened. Courtesy of: Friends of Portswood Rec We’re very sorry to report that there has been some serious damage to the conifer tree near the Grosvenor Rd entrance. Just before Christmas, the lower branches were removed and scattered. Now the tree has been badly debarked, along with a couple of the scattered logs....
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Woodies at the Junction Inn now have a live departure board linked to St Denys station!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 13, 2024 in News | 0 comments Courtesy of Woodies at the Junction Inn. “Want somewhere warm to stand whilst waiting for the train. Wait with us as we now have a live departure board linked to the St Denys station.” See in link below. What a novel idea! HRA Members benefit from a 15% discount on food and drink during weekday lunchtimes at Woodies at the Junction Inn: 12 midday to 2.30pm (only applicable on drinks...
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From Southampton Police on Facebook (13/01/24): Portswood’s Neighbourhood Policing Team recently conducted an operation on Portswood High Street targeting shoplifting and anti-social behaviour

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 13, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Info below courtesy of Southampton Police: “A mixture of uniformed and plain-clothed officers worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of our local businesses and residents. The operation resulted in the acquirement of valuable intelligence and the arrest of a local prolific shoplifter. We are committed to continuing our efforts in combating the activities that harm our...
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Caraway / Portswood Dementia Action Group programme for week beginning Monday 15 January 2024, for across Southampton

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 12, 2024 in News | 0 comments “WHATS ON THIS WEEK! Brought to you by… Caraway ISSUE #1.10:  12 January 2024 Dear Friends, Here is the weekly line up for this week…Please Note: You can now view our January 2024 Memory Cafe Programme online!With love,Caraway Dementia Action Group Monday 15 January Shirley Memory Café:  Make & Brew Café, St James Road, SO15 5HE, from 2-4pm. With Music and Singing from the...
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Southampton Police on Facebook (12/01/24): Increase in reports of theft from vehicles recently

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 12, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Info below – courtesy of Southampton Police on Facebook this afternoon, Friday 12 January 2024 “Hello everyone, We just wanted to remind you of some crime prevention advice following an increase in reports of thefts from vehicles recently, particularly in the north of the city. In the past three days, we have received reports that vehicles had been broken into on Westridge Road,...
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Car window smashed – Oakmount Triangle

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 11, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments This took place while the car was outside their house  – possibly between 8am and 9am on 11 January 2024.
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Van broken into – Highfield Close

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 11, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Took place during night of 10/11 January 2024. Nothing stolen. Incident reported to police. The representative is wondering if it is related to the incidents of night-time prowlers earlier in the week caught on CCTV camera, documented on this site? She has a criminal reference no and suggested if there were other similar incidents reported within the Group, this can be used.
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