This was found in a tree in Southampton Old Cemetery on Southampton Common!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 27, 2024 in News | 0 comments The nest was destroyed and removed by experts from the Goverment’s National Bee Unit on Tuesday. However, it is suggested that people are vigilant as there could possibly be some hornets still at large. Info courtesy of the BBC and a friend! Link to article below: Southampton – Large Asian Hornet nest destroyed near City Centre....
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For the attention of all University of Southampton students! Free recycling bags available to collect for student households!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 27, 2024 in News | 0 comments Here is a message from the University: “The University is committed to being a good neighbour and working to ensure its impact on the local area is both enriching and beneficial. We know a lot of our students come from different areas of the UK that may have different recycling requirements. To reduce bin contamination and to help students improve their recycling efforts, we have...
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One of our followers found a couple of lost items while out this morning (25/9/24). He decided to take them home because they were wet.. Is one of them yours?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 26, 2024 in News | 0 comments 1) A pair of size 10 mercurial vapour football boots, at the junction of Winn Road and Brookvale road; 2) A black schoolbag – containing a black and blue striped tie. This was found in the road Brookvale Road, roughly near Highfield Nursery School. If you have lost one or both of the above or know someone who has, please email: peterhart765@gmail.com. Thank you.
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An Update on the Portswood Broadway Bus-Gate Project – 25 September 2024

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 25, 2024 in News | 0 comments Portswood Broadway Bus-gate Project The trial Bus-gate project is due to begin in early 2025 with Portswood Broadway closed to through car traffic between 7-10am and 4-7pm Monday to Saturday, between the traffic lights on Highfield Lane and Westridge Road. This will be introduced initially on a 6-month minimum trial basis. A Steering Group of local representatives was set up in May and there...
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A low loader car transporter stopped at 11pm – in Brookvale Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 24, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Night of  23/24 September 2024. Two men in black got out and walked to Abbotts Way. The person reporting followed them and watched. The two men realised they were being watched and went back to the low loader and promptly drove off. Suspicious incident reported to the police.  
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This free event is tomorrow, Tuesday 24 September, at Portswood Library! Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Library

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 23, 2024 in News | 0 comments
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Stay Informed and Connected by joining Hampshire Alert

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 22, 2024 in News | 0 comments Courtesy of: Southampton Police “Stay Informed and Connected with Hampshire Alert and Let’s Talk! Hampshire Alerts: Receive messages about crime, witness appeals, and general policing activity in your local area. Play an active part in making Hampshire and the Isle of Wight a safer place to live and work. Let’s Talk: Participate in our community survey to share your concerns with our...
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Congratulations to the University of Southampton on being ranked the 19th best in the UK and second best in the south east – by The Times and The Sunday Times’ Good University Guide 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 21, 2024 in News | 0 comments Only the University of Oxford was ranked higher than Southampton in the region by the newspaper. More below courtesy of the University of Southampton  “We’re top 20! It’s great to see we’re ranked 19th in the UK and second in the south east in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. Thanks to our amazing colleagues and fantastic students, it’s a great...
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