| TOXIC ALGAE FORCE LAKE CLOSURE |
| An outbreak of potentially toxic algae, aggravated by the current hot spell, has forced the temporary closure of the ornamental lake on Southampton Common,... |
| 31 July 2001 |
| WILDLIFE CENTRE RE-OPENS AFTER LOTTERY MAKEOVER |
| Mice, fish and an elderly newt will be moving into smart new council accommodation after the Lottery-funded makeover of a wildlife centre at the heart... |
| 31 July 2001 |
| SOUTHAMPTON YOUNGSTERS IMPROVE NUMERACY AND LITERACY SKILLS |
| Southampton seven-year-olds are continuing to improve their writing, spelling and maths skills, according to Key Stage 1 test results.
More than 2,300... |
| 30 July 2001 |
| EARLY YEARS CENTRE OPENED IN SOUTHAMPTON |
| Southampton’s first new early years centre to be developed as part of the Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership has been opened.
Start... |
| 25 July 2001 |
| ROADSHOW COULD INDENTIFY HISTORIC FINDS |
| Objects uncovered in the gardens and attics of people in the Southampton area will come under scrutiny on Saturday, August 4, in the latest of the city's... |
| 24 July 2001 |
| FESTIVAL AND FOUNTAIN MARK PARKS COMPLETION |
| A preview of a magnificent new fountain will signal the completion of a £4.5million Lottery-backed transformation of Southampton’s Central Parks by the... |
| 24 July 2001 |
| CYBERSPACE HISTORY SCOOPS AWARD |
| A Web-based pictorial history of Southampton, which includes a detailed photographic inventory of the 1940-1 blitz on the city, has scooped a key award.
SHOWcase... |
| 24 July 2001 |
| FREE CHILD CAR SEAT TESTING |
| Serious injuries to children can be significantly reduced if they are in a suitable child restraint, which is correctly fitted. Previous checks have... |
| 23 July 2001 |
| LONG-SERVING SOUTHAMPTON HEADTEACHER RETIRES |
| A long-serving Southampton headteacher is to retire next week.
Peter Dyer will hand over the reins of Mansbridge Primary School next Wednesday July... |
| 23 July 2001 |
| SPARKLING PRECINCT DEAL |
| Above Bar precinct in Southampton is due to be transformed from this Saturday, July 21, 2001 with a new high tech cleaning system. Sparkling paths and... |
| 20 July 2001 |
| FIND OUT ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INNER CITY REGENERATION AREA |
| A new Directory, containing details of all the projects and opportunities currently in operation within the inner city regeneration area is being launched... |
| 19 July 2001 |
| EARLY YEARS CENTRE OPENS IN SOUTHAMPTON |
| Southampton’s first new early years centre to be developed as part of the Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership is being opened this week.
Start... |
| 19 July 2001 |
| “WORM YOUR PIECE” FOR NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAYS |
| Tips on “worming your piece”, an insight into Saxon pottery and a rare look inside a warehouse full of historic finds are on offer to visitors to Southampton... |
| 18 July 2001 |
| THIRD SURE START FOR SOUTHAMPTON YOUNGSTERS |
| Southampton has today been invited to develop a third Sure Start project in the city.
The government’s Sure Start Unit has asked the city to submit... |
| 18 July 2001 |
| MULTI MILLION WINDFALL FOR CITY'S CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE |
| Southampton is to receive nearly £2 million from the government's Neighbourhood Renewal Fund to help tackle deprivation among the city's youth. The cash... |
| 16 July 2001 |
| GREAT SHIPS COME HOME TO MUSEUM – 60 YEARS ON |
| Southampton Maritime Museum’s large model of Southampton Docks as they looked in the 1930s will finally be completed on Monday (July 16) when a world... |
| 13 July 2001 |
| CONTAMINATED LAND - NEW RESPONSIBILITIES |
| Following the recent introduction of Government legislation, councils now have a statutory duty in relation to contaminated land. Objectives include... |
| 12 July 2001 |
| QUALITY MARK FOR SOUTHAMPTON EARLY YEARS CENTRE |
| Southampton’s Hardmoor Early Years Centre is celebrating after being awarded the Basic Skills Agency Quality Mark.
It is the first such centre in the... |
| 12 July 2001 |
| EXCELLENCE IN ARTS FOR SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL |
| Southampton’s Chamberlayne Park School has received national recognition for its excellence in arts after being awarded an Artsmark.
The Artsmark is... |
| 12 July 2001 |
| AWARDS CEREMONY LINE-UP IS MUSIC TO OUR EARS |
| Southampton music star, Mark Hill, half of the chart topping duo Artful Dodger, will be guest of honour at the annual prize-giving ceremony for more than... |
| 12 July 2001 |
| LANDLORD PROSECUTED FOR FILTHY CONDITIONS |
| A city landlord was today ordered to pay £18,000 after he was found guilty at Eastleigh Magistrates Court for breaching the Housing Management Regulations.... |
| 12 July 2001 |
| REGENERATION FUNDS WILL HELP FESTIVAL GO WITH A SWING |
| Preparations are nearing completion for this year's St Mary's Festival, which will take place on Saturday July 14th. The celebrations will be kicked... |
| 10 July 2001 |
| LANDMARK COMMUNITY ACTION FORUM MEETING IN NEWTOWN NICHOLSTOWN |
| Residents in Newtown Nicholstown are invited to a rather special Community Action Forum meeting on Wednesday July 11th in City Parish Hall in St Mary's... |
| 10 July 2001 |
| REGENERATION FUNDS CITY'S FIRST COMMUNITY MINIBUS SCHEME |
| Community groups in the Outer Shirley regeneration area will be able to get out and about a lot easier in the future - thanks to a brand new Community... |
| 10 July 2001 |
| THE FUTURE OF CHAPEL GOES ON DISPLAY |
| An exciting exhibition depicting how the Chapel area of the city will look after a £30million urban village is built, will be on display in St Mary's... |
| 09 July 2001 |
| ROADSHOW COULD INDENTIFY HISTORIC FINDS |
| Objects uncovered in the gardens and attics of people in the Southampton area will come under scrutiny this Saturday, July 7, in the latest of the city's... |
| 05 July 2001 |
| VOCAL FESTIVAL IS ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC |
| Over 300 children from schools across the city will be performing at the Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton University from Monday July 9 – Wednesday... |
| 04 July 2001 |
| SUMMER PIRATE SPECTACULAR |
| X marks the spot at St Mary's Church in Southampton for a Summer Pirate Spectacular. Over 300 children and staff representing all Special schools across... |
| 02 July 2001 |
