Person nearly ridden into by a young man riding an illegal scooter on the pavement – outside 318 Portswood Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 29, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments When the startled victim said that scooters should not be ridden on the pavement, the “scooterist venomously threatened them with violence. Reporting to the police and hope there is a CCTV recording.
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Cyclist speeding through Portswood Library pedestrian crossing on red (plus inability to navigate police website platform to report)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 28, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Cyclist going at “Olympic” speed through the Portswood Library pedestrian crossing on red. It very nearly hit one of the WhatsApp Group representatives. She had difficulty with reporting the incident online so phoned 101 in the end. NJ advised she could also report to Portswood Police Station, open Mon to Friday 8am to 4pm. Additionally, reporting the inability to navigate the...
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An update from A/Inspector Yozanne Richards on the protest activity that took place over the weekend (on Sunday 26/10/25)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 27, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Good morning,   I’m writing to provide an update regarding the protest activity that took place over the weekend.   For the first time in our history, we enacted Section 12 of the Public Order Act 1986 to help ensure the safety of both protesters and the wider public. This legislation enabled us to direct the route of the procession, allowing us to manage the event in a way that...
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Dawn – Westwood Road 7am, Friday 24/10/25. Photo by HRA HonSec Barbara Claridge

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 27, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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Activities organised by the City Rangers this half-term week at the Hawthorn Urban Wildlife Centre, and information on ‘Young Rangers Conservation Volunteering’

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 27, 2025 in News | 0 comments October Half Term FREE trail at the Hawthorns – Below is a poster advertising the October half-term free trail at the Hawthorn Urban Wildlife Centre on Southampton Common. The Hawthorns is open Sundays 10am – 3pm throughout the year and additionally on Wednesdays in school holidays from 10am to 3pm. During school holiday openings, there is always a free trail. This time it is an amphibian and...
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‘Room on the Broom’ crafts at Portswood Library this half term week: 10.30am to 12.30pm, this Wednesday 29 October

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 27, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Portswood Library
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Research Project at the University of Southampton: Older Adult Strength Building – Focus Group taking place this week from 1pm to 4pm this Thursday 30 October!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 27, 2025 in News | 0 comments We understand from the organisers that this is a research project to build technology to help older adults build strength and maintain their independence through daily life activities. They are looking for 4-6 older adults to participate and will be offering £20 gift cards to anyone who participates. They currently have a planned Focus Group for the afternoon of Thursday 30 October if anyone is...
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Officers thank public for their patience and cooperation during protests in Southampton (26/10/25)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 26, 2025 in News | 0 comments From Hampshire Alert / Hampshire and IOW Constabulary: Officers thank public for their patience and cooperation during protests in Southampton Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary would like to thank residents, businesses and visitors of Southampton for their patience and cooperation during today’s protests. For the first time in the force’s history, officers made use of a specific piece of...
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